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VERY IMPORTANT!
FUEL CAPACITY
Petrol engines:only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.
JTD engines:only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles that meet European Specification EN590.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines with mechanical transmission:make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever
to neutral, fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AV Vand release it as soon
as the engine has started.
Petrol engine with Selespeed transmission:keep the brake pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition key to AV V
and release it as soon as the engine has started; the transmission sets to neutral automatically (the display shows position
N).
JTD engines:turn the ignition key to MARand wait for the
Yandmwarning lights to go off; turn the ignition
key to AV Vand release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
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ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL DEVICES
If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining
the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the
car system is able to withstand the load required.

CODE CARD
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. IT is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case
emergency starting is necessary.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve vehicle performance levels and safety, respect for the environment and
low running costs unaltered over the course of time.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK…
…you will find important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and vehicle maintenance over
time. Pay particular attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(protecting the environment) â(vehicle safety).
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure
better respect for the environment.
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THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects
which should, in particular, be closely studied.
This indicates the correct procedures
to be followed to prevent the vehicle
from damaging the environment. Warning. Partially or fully ignoring
these rules may lead to serious injury.Warning. Partially or fully ignoring these
rules may lead to serious damage being
caused to the vehicle which, in some cir-
cumstances, may cause forfeiture of the
warranty cover.
PERSONAL
SAFETYPROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENTVEHICLE
SAFETY
The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the vehicle at the time of going to press.
As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production,
therefore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer’s sales network.

The codes of any keys not
presented during the mem-
orising procedure are
erased. The reason for this is to en-
sure that any lost or stolen keys
cannot be used to start the engine.
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OPERATION
Each time the ignition key is turned to the
STOPposition the Alfa Romeo CODE sys-
tem deactivates the functions of the engine
electronic control unit.
Each time the car is started turning the
ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE control unit sends a recognition
code to the engine control unit to deacti-
vate the inhibitor. The code is crypted and
variable between over four billion possible
combinations, and it is sent only if the sys-
tem control unit has recognised the code
transmitted from the key which contains
an electronic transmitter, through an aeri-
al wound around the ignition switch.IMPORTANTTurning on of the Alfa
Romeo CODE warning light (
Y) when
travelling with the ignition key at MAR:
1) If the warning light turns on, this
means that the system is running a self-
test (for example for a voltage drop). At
the first stop, it will be possible to test the
system: switch off the engine turning the
ignition key to STOP; then turn the igni-
tion key to MAR: the warning light turns
on and should go off in about one second.
If the warning light stays on, repeat the
procedure described previously leaving the
key at STOPfor over 30 seconds. Should
the inconvenience persists, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services. If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light
(
Y) on the cluster turns on.
In this case, the key should be moved to
theSTOPposition and then back to
MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try
again with the other key provided with the
car. If it is still not possible to start the car,
follow the instructions given in the “In an
emergency” chapter and then contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
IMPORTANTEvery key has its own
code, which must be memorised by the
system control unit. To memorise new
keys, up to a maximum of eight, apply
solely to Alfa Romeo Authorised Services
taking with you all the keys in your pos-
session, the CODE card, a personal identi-
ty document and the car’s ownership doc-
uments.

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2) For versions without the reconfig-
urable multifunction display, the flashing
of the warning light means that the car is
not protected by the engine inhibitor
device. This condition for cars with recon-
figurable multifunction display is shown by
the turning on of the warning light togeth-
er with the display of the message: “C
ODE
SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED
”. Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services immediately
to have all the keys memorised.
If after about 2 seconds
with the ignition key at
MAR, for versions without
reconfigurable multifunction dis-
play, the Alfa Romeo CODE warn-
ing light (
Y) turns on again flash-
ing, or for versions with reconfig-
urable multifunction display, the
warning light turns on again to-
gether with the message “Code
system not programmed”, this
means that the code of the keys
has not been stored, therefore the
car is not protected by the Alfa
Romeo CODE system against at-
tempted theft. In this case contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to
have the key codes stored.
KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT
If when pressing button (BorC-fig. 6)
on the remote control, nothing happens,
the battery should be replaced by a new
one of the same type to be found c/o nor-
mal retailers.
Used batteries are harm-
ful to the environment.
They should be disposed of
as specified by law in the special
containers provided. Avoid expo-
sure to naked flames and high tem-
peratures. Keep out of reach of
children.
fig. 5
A0A0603b
Battery replacement:
– press button (A-fig. 5) and move
the metal insert (B) to the open position;
– using a finely-tipped screwdriver, turn
the opening device (C) and pull out the
battery holder (D);
– replace the battery (E) making sure
that the bias is correct;
– re-insert the battery holder in the key
and lock it, turning the device (C).

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ELECTRONIC ALARM
DESCRIPTION
The system comprises: a transmitter,
receiver, control unit with siren and volu-
metric sensors. The electronic alarm is
controlled by the receiver incorporated in
the instrument cluster and it is turned on
and off by the remote control in the key
which sends the crypted and variable
code. The electronic alarm controls: the
unlawful opening of doors, bonnet and
boot (perimetral protection), operation of
the ignition key, battery cable cutting, the
presence of moving bodies in the passen-
ger compartment (volumetric protection),
any abnormal raising/sloping of the car
(for versions/markets where applicable)
and central door locking. It also makes it
possible to cut off the volumetric protec-
tion.
IMPORTANTThe engine inhibitor
function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo
CODE system which is activated automati-
cally when the ignition key is removed.The remote control is incorporated in the
key with buttons (B, C, D-fig. 6) which
activate the corresponding control and
send the code to the receiver. This code
(rolling code) changes at each transmis-
sion.
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
KEYS WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys
with incorporated remote control. Should
a new key with remote control be neces-
sary for any reason during the life of the
car, contact directly Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services, taking with you the CODE card,
a personal identity document and the car’s
ownership documents.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE
ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut
and the ignition key in the STOPor
PARKposition (key removed), point the
key with the remote control in the direction
of the car, then press and release the but-
ton (C-fig. 6).
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the
doors are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnostic test indicated by a differ-
ent flashing frequency of the deterrent led
(A-fig. 7) on the dashboard. If a fault is
detected the system sounds a further
warning “beep”.
fig. 6
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fig. 7
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WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
When the system is on, the alarm comes
into action in the following cases:
– opening of one of the doors, bonnet or
tailgate;
– disconnection of the battery or sec-
tioning of electric cables;
– intrusion in the passenger compart-
ment, for example breakage of windows
(volumetric protection);
– attempt to start the engine (key in
MARposition);
– abnormal car lifting/sloping (for ver-
sions/markets where applicable).
Depending on the markets, the cutting in
of the alarm causes operation of the siren
and hazard warning ligths (for about 26
seconds). The ways of operating and the
number of cycles may vary depending on
the markets.
A maximum number of cycles is howev-
er envisaged.
Once the alarm cycle has ended, the sys-
tem resumes its normal control function.
VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
To make sure that the protection system
works correctly the side windows and sun-
roof (if fitted) must be properly shut.
The function can be cut off (if, for exam-
ple, leaving animals in the car) carrying
out the following operations in rapid suc-
cession: starting from the condition with
the ignition key at MAR, move the key
toSTOP, then immediately back to
MARand then to STOPagain, then
remove the ignition key.
The deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the
dashboard lights up for about 2 seconds to
confirm that the function has been cut off.
To restore volumetric protection, move
the and keep the ignition key at MARfor
over 30 seconds.
If, with the volumetric protection func-
tion deactivated, an electric control con-
trolled by the ignition key at MAR(e.g.
power windows) turn the ignition key to
MAR, operate the control and move the
key to STOPin a maximum time of 30
seconds. This way volumetric protection is
not restored.
HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system com-
pletely (for instance during prolonged
inactivity of the vehicle) simply lock the
car turning the key in the lock.
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATION
In accordance with the law in force in
each country, on the subject of radio fre-
quency, we wish to point out that for the
markets in which the transmitter needs to
be marked, the certification number is
given on the component.
Depending on the versions/markets, the
code may also be given on the transmitter
and/or on the receiver.

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IGNITION DEVICE
SWITCH(fig. 8)
The key can be turned to one of four
positions:
–STOP: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine inhibitor engaged,
steering lock engaged, services excluded
apart from those supplied directly (e.g.
hazard warning lights).
–MAR: drive position. The engine lock
is deactivated and all electrical devices are
powered.
fig. 8
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When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key
from the ignition to pre-
vent any occupants of the vehicle
from accidentally activating the
controls. Never leave children in
the vehicle unaccompanied. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and, if the vehicle is parked on an
uphill slope, to engage the first
gear. If the vehicle is facing down-
hill, engage reverse gear.
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for exam-
ple an attempted theft)
have it checked over by Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services before
travelling again.
IMPORTANTDo not leave the key in
this position when the engine is stopped.
–AV V: unstable position for starting
the engine.
IMPORTANTIf the engine fails to
start move the key back to STOPand
repeat.
The ignition switch has a safety device
which prevents passage to AV Vwhen
the engine is running.
–PARK: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, sidelights switched on
automatically.
IMPORTANTTo turn the key to the
PARKposition, button (A) on the switch
must be pressed first.