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DASHBOARD
(As concerns right-hand drive versions, see dashboard and instrument panel controls described in the dedicated paragraph at the end of this
manual)
1. Side swivel air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. Outer light control lever - 4. Speedometer with mileage recorder and trip recorder and headlamp
aiming display - 5. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - 6. Multifunction display - 7. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge - 8. Rev counter - 9. Tail-
gate release button - 10. Car holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 11. Radio (for versions/markets where applicable) - 12. Centre swivel air
vents - 13. Fixed upper vent - 14. Glass holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 15. Fog lamp button - 16. Hazard warning light switch - 17. Rear
fog guard button - 18. Passenger’s front Air bag - 19. Glove-box - 20. Door locking button - 21. Controls for heating, ventilation and climate control - 22. Cig-
ar lighter/ashtray cover - 23. Temperature sensor - 24. Windscreen wiper control lever - 25. Ignition key and switch - 26. Horn - 27. Steering wheel lock-
ing/release lever - 28. Driver’s front Air bag - 29. Set of controls: trip meter reset, headlamp aiming device, trip computer - 30. Bonnet opening lever.
fig. 67
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A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip recorder with
headlamp position display - E. Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F. Rev counter
Petrol version
A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip meter with
headlamp position display) - E. Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F. Rev counter
INSTRUMENT PANEL
Petrol versions
fig. 68 - 1.8 T. SPARK - 2.0 JTS
fig. 69 - 2.0 JTS Selespeed
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fig. 70 - 3.2 V6
fig. 71 - JTD 16V
Petrol versions
A.Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B.Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C.Speedometer - D.Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip meter with
headlamp position display) - E.Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F.Rev counter
Diesel versions
A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning
light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature
gauge with maximum temperature warn-
ing light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer
display (mileage recorder, trip meter with
headlamp position display) - E. Reconfigu-
rable multifunction display - F. Rev counter
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SPEEDOMETER
The gauge (A-fig. 72) indicates the
car speed.
MILEAGE RECORDER
Odometer display (B-fig. 72) with
double meter (total and trip) and head-
lamp position display.
The display shows:
– the mileage on the first line (6 fig-
ures)
– the trip meter on the second line (4
figures)
– the position relating to the headlamp
aiming device.
To reset the trip meter, keep the button
(A-fig. 73) on the plate at the side of
the steering column pressed a few sec-
onds.
IMPORTANTIf the battery is discon-
nected the trip meter reading is not
stored.
REV COUNTER (fig. 74-75)
The danger zone (red) indicates exces-
sively high engine speed. Do not drive for
long periods with the pointer in this area.
IMPORTANTThe electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the flow
of fuel when the engine is “over-revving”
resulting in a gradual loss of engine power.
When the engine is idling, the rev counter
may indicate a gradual or sudden highering
of the speed, this is normal as it takes place
during normal operation, for example when
engaging the climate control system or the
fan. In particular a slow change in the speed
preserves the battery charge.
fig. 73
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fig. 74 - Petrol versions
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fig. 75 - JTD 16Vversions
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DIMMER
With this function it is possible to adjust the lighting (dimming/brightening) of the instrument cluster, mileage recorder (total, trip meter),
headlamp aiming display, radio display, radio navigator display and two-zone climate control.
Partial lighting
Keeping the
ãbutton pressed (on the plate at the side of the steering column) for more than 4 seconds, the instrument cluster light-
ing is turned off with the exception of the speedometer.
Keeping the
âbutton pressed (on the plate at the side of the steering column) for more than 4 seconds, the complete instrument clus-
ter lighting is turned on again.
Standard screen
with mechanical
transmission
Standard screen with
Selespeed transmission
Return to
standard screen
IMPORTANT
When the outer lights are switched on, dimming of the brightness
can be perceived. In the event of any faults, lighting adjustment
(rheostat) is not possible and the display is
shown at its maximum brightness.
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DISPLAYS IN CONCURRENCE WITH THE EVENT
Standard screen:
when the radio is
turned on in the
RADIO DISPLAY ON
condition
Standard screen:
when a phone call is
received in the TELEPHONE
DISPLAY ON conditionDisplay with the ignition key removed open-
ing or closing a door.
The reconfigurable multifunction display
together with the mileage recorder display
(total and trip) is timed, after 10 seconds it
goes off automatically.
In the event of a failure
see the “Warning lights”
chapterStandard screen:
during assisted
navigation in the
NAVIGATION DISPLAY
ON condition
The displays illustrated
are purely indicative.
fig. 87
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20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180Thousands of km
(*) Or every 3 years for harsh conditions (cold climates, city driving or prolonged lengths of time at idle speed, dusty roads or roads covered with sand and/or salt).
Or every 5 years, regardless of mileage.
Sight check for conditions of timing gear drive toothed belt
Change counter-rotating shaft drive belt
Change timing gear drive belt (*)
Change accessory poly-V drive belt
Change spark plugs
Check operation of engine control system (through diagnosis socket)
Check mechanical transmission oil level
Change engine oil and engine oil filter
Change brake fluid (or every 2 years)
Change fuel filter (JTD versions)
Change pollen filter (or every year)
Check emissions/smoke at the exhaust (JTD versions)

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ADDITIONAL
OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys, check and if necessary top up:
– engine coolant fluid level
– brake/hydraulic clutch control fluid
level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen and headlamp washer
fluid level
– tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3000 kmcheck and if necessary
top up the engine oil level.
The use of FL Seleniaproducts is rec-
ommended which have been designed
and made expressly for Alfa Romeo cars
(see “Refuelling” in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
PROGRAMME
For cars with an annual mileage
of below 20,000 km (for exam-
ple about 10,000 km) the follow-
ing yearly inspection programme
is advised:
– Check tyre conditions/wear and if
necessary adjust the pressure (including
spare wheel)
– Check operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, boot, passenger compart-
ment, glovebox lights, warning lights,
etc.)
– Check operation of windscreen wiper
system, spray jet adjustment
– Check position/wear of windscreen
– Check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear– Sight check for conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes (exhaust -
fuel supply - brakes), rubber parts (boots
- sleeves - bushes etc..), brake and fuel
supply system hoses
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication
– Check battery charge
– Sight check for conditions of various
drive belts
– Check and if necessary top up fluid
levels (engine coolant, brakes, wind-
screen washer, battery etc. )
– Change engine oil and engine oil filter
– Change pollen filter.