Alfa Romeo 156 GTA owners manual page 10

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OPERATION (fig. 4) This condition is indicated by a brief flash The codes of the keys not of the warning light (A) on the check pan- provided during the new Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP position, the Alfa Romeo CODE sys- el. memorising procedure are erased from the memory. This is to tem deactivates the functions of the engine If the code has not been recognised cor- electronic control unit. rectly, the warning light (A) stays on to- ensure that any lost or stolen keys gether with the warning light (B). can no longer be used to start the Each time the engine is star ted, turning the car. key to the MAR, position, the control unit In this case, you are recommended to re- turn the key to the STOP position and then of the Alfa Romeo CODE system sends a recognition code to the engine control unit back to MAR; if the inhibition persists, try to deactivate the inhibition of the functions. again possibly with the other key provided The recognition code, which is crypted and with the car. If it is still impossible to start IMPORTANTThe Alfa Romeo CODE the car carry out the emergency starting pro- variable between over 4 billion combina- (¢) warning light comes on when travel- tions, is only sent if the system control unit cedure described in section “In an emer- ling with the ignition key on MAR: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR gency“ and turn to an Alfa Romeo Autho- has recognised the code sent to it by the key, which contains an electronic transmit- rized Service. 1)If the warning lamp lights up while the ter, through an aerial in the ignition switch. IMPORTANTEvery electronic key has car is moving, it means that the system is running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a volt- its own code, which must be memorised o memorise newby the system control unit. T age drop). The first time you stop you can keys, up to a maximum of eight, apply sole- test the system as follows: switch the en- ly to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services taking gine off by turning the ignition key to with you all the keys in your possession, the STOP; then turn the key back to MAR: A0B0021m the warning lamp will light up and should CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s possession documents. go out in the space of about one second. If the warning lamp fails to go out, leave the key at STOP for more than 30 seconds and repeat the procedure described previously. If the problem persists, contact your Alfa Romeo Authorized Service. fig. 4 9

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