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GENERAL TRIP - TRIP B
The TRIP COMPUTER function enables displaying on the re-configurable multifunction display the engine oil temperature and the sizes rele-
vant to the car operating conditions. This function comprises the GENERAL TRIP concerning the complete mission of the car and TRIP B con-
cerning the partial car mission. This function (as shown in the graph below) is contained within the complete mission. Both functions are re-
settable.
The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures relating to
ACTUAL CONSUMPTION,AVERAGE CONSUMPTION,RANGE,AVERAGE VELOCITY,TRAVEL TIME(driving time),
TRAVEL DISTANCE.
TRIP B (with automatic reset each time at least 2 hours have passed since stopping the engine), displays information concerning
AVERAGE CON-
SUMPTION B,AVERAGE VELOCITY B,TRAVEL TIME B(driving time), TRAVEL DISTANCE B.
Start of journey procedure (reset)
To start a new journey monitored by the GENERAL TRIP, with the ignition key at MAR, press the button with
U(see “Control buttons”).
The reset operation (pressing the
Ubutton) in the presence of the screens concerning the GENERAL TRIP also makes it possible to reset
TRIP B. The reset operation (pressing the
Ubutton) in the presence of only the screens concerning TRIP B makes it possible to reset only the
information associated with this function.
IMPORTANTThe
RANGEandACTUAL CONSUMPTIONinformation cannot be reset.
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
Reset TRIP B
˙Reset TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial mission˙
˙Reset TRIP B
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˙
TRIP B
TRIP B
TRIP B
End of partial mission
Start of new partial missionEnd of partial mission
Start of new partial mission
Reset TRIP B
GENERAL TRIP
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
Reset GENERAL TRIP
˙
End of complete mission
Start of new mission
Reset GENERAL TRIP
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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
WARNING LIGHTS
IMPORTANTThe presence of warning lights depends on the type of equipment with which the car is fitted.
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LOW BRAKE FLUID AND/OR HANDBRAKE ON
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 when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the mini-
mum level, due to a possible leak in the circuit and when the handbrake is engaged.
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HIGH ENGINE COOLANT FLUID TEMPERATURE
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 together with the message + symbol on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display, when the engine is overheated. If it turns on when travelling, stop the car leaving the
engine on and slightly accelerated to further activate the circulation of the coolant fluid.
If the warning light does not go off within the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
If the xwarning light turns on when travelling check that the hand-
brake is not engaged. If the warning light stays on together with the
message + symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display with the hand-
brake off, stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
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AIR BAG FAILURE
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 stays on glowing steadily if there is an operating failure in the
Air bag system.
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
If the message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display when travelling, stop the engine immediately and con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
WARNING
If the ¬warning light does not turn on when turning the ignition key
to MAR or if it stays on when travelling, this could indicate a failure in
safety retaining systems; under this condition air bags or pretensioners could
not trigger in the event of collision or, in a restricted number of cases, they could
trigger accidentally. Stop the car and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
to have the system checked immediately.
WARNING
The failure of the ¬warning light (warning light off) is also indicat-
ed by the flashing for more than the normal 4 seconds of the pas-
senger’s front air bag deactivated warning light.
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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
INCOMPLETE DOOR CLOSING
The message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when one or both
doors or the tailgate are not properly shut.
LOW BATTERY CHARGE
If the message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display when the engine
is running, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services immediately.
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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light on the dial turns on glowing steadily when, with the ignition key turned to MAR,
the driver’s seat belt is not correctly fastened.

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
U
EOBD ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should
go off when the engine has started. The initial turning on indicates that the warning light is work-
ing properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on when travelling together with the message + symbol on
the reconfigurable multifunction display:
glowing steadily- means a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause high emis-
sions at the exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling and high consumption levels.
In these conditions it is possible to continue driving without however demanding heavy effort or
high speeds. Prolonged use of the vehicle with the warning light on may cause damage. Contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible.
The warning light goes off if the fault disappears, but it is still stored by the system;
flashing- indicates the possibility of damage to catalyst (see “EOBD system” in this chapter).
If the warning light flashes, it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of
the engine until the warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to
avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices as soon as possible.
If, turning the ignition key to MAR, the Uwarning light does not
turn on or if it turns on glowing steadily or flashing when travelling,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible.

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Warning
light on dialMessage
on display
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
If with the engine running, the message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction
display, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services immediately.
If with the engine running, the message + symbol are shown on the reconfigurable multifunction
display, this means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor device (see “Alfa Romeo
CODE system” in this chapter). Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have all the keys mem-
orised.
INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
The message + symbol on the display are shown when the inertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
If after the display of the message the smell of fuel or leaks from the
supply system are noted,do not re-engage the switch to avoid the
risk of fire.
WARNING

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INEFFICIENT ABS SYSTEM
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warning light on the dial lights up, but it should go off after
approx. 4 seconds.
The warning light turns on together with the message + symbol on the reconfigurable multifunc-
tion 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 advisable, particularly
in all cases of less than perfect grip. It is therefore necessary to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vices as soon as possible.
Inefficient EBD electronic braking distributor
x
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+The car is fitted with electronic braking distributor (EBD). The turning
on at the same time of the xand>warning lights on the dial togeth-
er with the message + symbol on the reconfigurable 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.
Drive extremely carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service to have
the system checked.
WARNING
The turning on only of the >warning light on the dial together with
the message + symbol on the reconfigurable multifunction display, 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 an-
tilock function. In these conditions, the effectiveness of the EBD may also be re-
duced, 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 brak-
ing, to have the system checked.
WARNING

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AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
To start the system (fig. 76):
- turn the knob rings to set the required
temperatures (driver’s side - passenger’s
side).
- press the
AUTObutton.
IMPORTANTThe climate control sys-
tem makes it possible to personalise the
temperatures required on the two sides with
a maximum difference of 7°C between the
driver’s side and the passenger’s side.
IMPORTANTThe climate control com-
pressor only works with the engine running
and an outside temperature above 4°C.
For further details about the system and
how to make the best use of it, read the
instructions given in the pages that follow.
A0A0203m
fig. 76
The coolant used for the
climate control system is
R134a which meets cur-
rent regulations and does not harm
the environment in the event of ac-
cidental spillage.
Absolutely avoid the use of oth-
er fluids which are incompatible
with the system components.
GENERAL
The car is fitted with a two-zone climate
control system, controlled by an electronic
control unit which makes it possible to sep-
arately adjust the air temperature on the dri-
ver’s side and on the passenger’s side. To
obtain optimum temperature control in the
two areas of the passenger compartment,
the system has an outside sensor, a pas-
senger compartment sensor and a two-zone
sun ray sensor.
With an outside tempera-
ture below 4°C the climate
control compressor is unable to
work. It is therefore unadvisable
to use the inside air re-circulation
feature
vwith a low outside
temperature as the windows might
mist over quickly.
WARNING