GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
6
THE ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against attempted
theft, the car is fitted with an electronic en-
gine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE) which
is activated automatically when the key is
removed from the ignition. In fact the grip
of each key contains an electronic device
which modulates the radio frequency signal
transmitted when the engine is started by a
special aerial incorporated in the ignition
switch. This modulated signal is the “pass-
word” by which the control unit recognises
the key and only in this condition can the
engine be started.
KEYS
The car is delivered with a key with met-
al insert (upon request for models/markets
where required) and a key with remote con-
trol. For models/markets where required
two keys with remote control can be pro-
vided.
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL (for versions/
markets where applicable)
The fixed metallic insert A-fig. 2 oper-
ates:
– the ignition switch;
– the driver’s door lock;
– the passenger’s Air bag deactivation (up-
on request for versions/markets where ap-
plicable);
– the fuel filler cap lock.
G
G
E
E
T
T
T
T
I
I
N
N
G
G
T
T
O
O
K
K
N
N
O
O
W
W
Y
Y
O
O
U
U
R
R
C
C
A
A
R
R
fig. 2
A0A1118b
fig. 1
A0A00621b
SYMBOLS
On some of the components making up
your
Alfa GT
, or near to them, special
coloured labels have been attached. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of the
precautions to be taken as regards that par-
ticular component. A summary list of the
symbols (fig.1) is to be found under the
bonnet.
