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fig. 79
A0A0012b
fig. 80
A0A0013b
fig. 81
A0A0007b
plate at the side of the steering column)
for more than 4 seconds the complete
instrument cluster lighting is turned on
again.INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF
SWITCH ON DISPLAY
(fig. 81)
The display shown appears automatical-
ly when the inertial fuel cut-off switch cuts
in, following a crash of a certain magni-
tude.
The switch shuts off the supply of fuel.
IMPORTANTSee the description in
the Controls paragraph under the Inertial
fuel cut-off switch.
display with minimum brightness
display with maximum brightness inertial fuel cut-off switch on display
fig. 78
A0A0014bbuzzer deactivated display (OFF)
LIGHT RHEOSTAT (fig. 79-80)
This function makes it possible to adjust
the lighting (dimming/increasing) of the
instrument cluster, odometer display (total
and trip meter, headlamp aiming device
display) of the clock/outside temperature
display and of the radio display.
To obtain the required lighting adjust-
ment use button
âorãwhen the
standard display is on (clock + outside
temperature).
Partial lighting
Keeping the
ãbutton pressed (on the
plate at the side of the steering column)
for more than 4 seconds the instrument
cluster lighting is turned off with the excep-
tion of the speedometer.
Keeping the
âbutton pressed (on the
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RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
The reconfigurable multifunction display
is able to display all the useful and neces-
sary information when driving and a menu
allows the following adjustments and/or
settings:
TIME
DATE
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE
INFORMATION ABOUT VEHICLE CONDI-
TION
- Trip computer
- Lighting adjustment (rheostat)
- Display of failure messages with corre-
sponding symbol
- Display of warning messages with cor-
responding symbol (e.g.: possible ice
on road)
- Gear selected, for 2.0 JTS Selespeed
versions
- Engine oil level (JTD versions only)Reconfigurable multifunction
display menu
SPEED
- Activation/deactivation of the corre-
sponding indication (ON/OFF)
- Setting the speed limit
TRIP B
- Activation/deactivation of the corre-
sponding function (ON/OFF)
TIME
- Setting the hours
- Setting the minutes
DATE
- Setting the day
- Setting the month
- Setting the year
DST (SUMMER TIME)
- Activation/deactivation of summer
time
MODE 12/24
- Selecting the clock mode on 12 or 24
hours
RADIO
- Activation/deactivation of the follow-
ing items on the display:
frequency or RDS message of the
radio station selected, compact
disc and corresponding track selectedTELEPHONE
- Activation/deactivation of the follow-
ing items on the display:
incoming or outgoing phone call with
name and/or number of the sub-
scriber connected
NAVIGATION
- Activation/deactivation of the displays
and information concerning the route
to be followed
LANGUAGE
- Setting the language of the messages
shown on the display
UNITS
- Selection of the following units of mea-
sure: km, mi, °C, °F, km/l, l/100km,
mpg
BUZZER
- Buzzer volume adjustment
SERVICE
- Display of information concerning cor-
rect vehicle maintenance, strictly con-
nected with the Scheduled
Maintenance Programme
MENU OFF
- Exits the menu.
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TIME
To adjust the clock (hours - minutes) proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screen
Return to
standard screenQ
Q
Q R
R
R
â
ã
â
ã
â
ã
See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
Each press on the
âorãbutton increases or
decreases
by one unit. Keeping the
corresponding button pressed
obtains automatic fast increase of
decrease. When you are near the
required value, release the
control and complete adjustment
with single presses.
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MODE 12/24
This function is used to set the clock in the 12 hour or 24 hour mode. To adjust, proceed as follows:
Menu screen
Return to menu screen
Return to
standard screenQ
Q R
R
â
ã
â
ã
See INITIAL CHECK and ACCESS
TO THE MENU SCREEN
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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
>
INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM (where fitted)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds.
The warning light turns on (on some versions the message + symbol are shown on the recon-
figurable multifunction display) when the system is inefficient. In this case the braking system
keeps its effectiveness unchanged, but without the potential offered by the ABS system. Caution
is advised, particularly in all cases of less than perfect grip. It is also necessary to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
The car is fitted with electronic braking distributor (EBD). The turn-
ing on at the same time of the
xand>warning lights on the dial
(on some versions the message + symbol are shown on the reconfig-
urable multifunction display) with the engine running indicates an EBD system
failure; in this case heavy braking may cause the rear wheels to lock before
time, with the possibility of skidding. Driving extremely carefully, immedi-
ately contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have the system checked.
The turning on only of the
>warning light (on some versions the
message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play) with the engine running normally indicates a failure of the ABS
system only. In this case the braking system maintains its effectiveness,
without however the antilock function. In these conditions, the effectiveness
of the EBD may also be reduced. In this case, too, you are recommended to
contact the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service immediately, driving in
such a way as to avoid sharp braking, to have the system checked.
Inefficient EBD electronic braking distributor
x
>
+
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AIR TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
Turn the ring of knob (1-fig. 95) clock-
wise or counter-clockwise respectively to
higher or lower the temperature of the air
admitted to the passenger compartment.
AIRDISTRIBUTION KNOB
Turning the knob ring (3-fig. 95), the
following positions are selected in sequence:
Air flow towards the upper centre,
front centre vents and from the front
and rear outlets with the possibility of ad-
justment using the controls on the actual
vents.
Splitting of air flow between the pre-
vious vents and the lower part of the
passenger compartment.
Air flow to the lower part of the pas-
senger compartment (front and rear).
Splitting of air flow between the
windscreen/front side windows and
the lower part of the passenger compart-
ment.
Air flow towards the windscreen and
front side windows for demist-
ing/defrosting.
Flow air to allow quick demist-
ing/defrosting of the windscreen
and front side windows, turning on
rearscreen heating for defrosting/demisting
(function called
MAX-DEF).
μ
w
≤
y
-
¥
FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
Turning the ring of knob (2-fig. 95) it is
possible to select one of the fan speeds to per-
sonalise the amount of air admitted to the pas-
senger compartment.
Position0turns off the fan and automati-
cally engages inside air re-circulation (shown
by the lighting up of the led next to the but-
ton4
v) thereby shutting off the inlet of
outside air to the car.
To switch off inside air re-circulation, press
button (4)
v.
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HEATING (fig. 98)
To obtain the temperature required, pro-
ceed as follows:
- temperature adjustment knob pointer (1)
on the red sector as required;
- air quantity adjustment knob pointer (2)
on the fan speed required to personalise the
amount of air admitted;
- air distribution knob pointer (3) on the
required position.
To obtain the maximum heating power pro-
ceed as follows:
- knob pointer (1) as far as it will go clock-
wise (maximum temperature red sector);
- knob pointer (2) on maximum fan
speed;
- air distribution knob pointer (3) on the
required position (position
w) is recom-
mended.
IMPORTANTTo be able to obtain sat-
isfactory passenger compartment warming,
the engine should have reached normal op-
erating temperature.The filter has the specific capability of com-
bining the mechanical filtering of the air with
an electrostatic effect so that the outside air
admitted to the passenger compartment is
purified and free of particles such as dust,
pollen, etc.
In addition to the above mentioned func-
tions, is also reduces the concentration of
pollutants.
The filtering action is active in all air inlet
conditions and it is clearly more effective
with the windows closed.
Have the conditions of the filter checked
at least once a year, preferably at the on-
set of summer by Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.If the car is habitually used in dusty or pol-
luted areas, the filter should be checked and
replaced at shorter intervals than those spec-
ified in the Programmed Maintenance
Schedule.
If the filter is not replaced
the efficiency of the cli-
mate control system may
be seriously compromised up to
blocking the air flow at the outlets
and vents.
POLLEN FILTER
(for versions/markets where applicable)
A0A0734b
fig. 98
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AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUST-
MENT KNOBS
(fig. 101)
Turning the rings of knobs (2or6), clock-
wise or counter-clockwise, respectively high-
ers or lowers the temperature of the air re-
quired respectively in the left zone (knob 2)
or right zone (knob 6) of the passenger
compartment. The temperatures set are
shown on the displays (1) and (5) above
the knobs.
Separate operation of the temperatures set
is restored automatically using knob (6).
Turning the knob rings clockwise or
counter-clockwise until they reach the ex-
treme selections HIorLO, the maximum
heating or cooling functions are respective-
ly engaged:
A0A0204b
fig. 101