
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
44
STEERING WHEEL
LEVERS
The devices and services controlled by the
levers on the steering wheel can only be ac-
tivated with the ignition key at MAR.
LEFT-HAND LEVER
The left-hand lever controls the outer lights
except for the fog lamps and rear fog
guards.
When the outer lights are switched on, the
various controls on the dashboard are illu-
minated.
Only with the ignition key at PARK, re-
gardless of the position of the knurled ring,
the sidelights and number plate lights stay on.
Position (1or2-fig. 60) of the lever
causes the turning on only of the sidelights
(front and rear), on the right or left respec-
tively.
Lights switched off
(fig. 55)
When the pointer in the knurled ring is op-
posite the symbol O, the outer lights are
switched off. When the ignition key is
turned to MAR, the warn-
ing light
F(with passen-
ger’s front air bag deactivation
switch at ON) turns on and flash-
es for few seconds to remind that
passenger’s air bag will be de-
ployed in a crash, after which it
should go off.The front air bag is trig-
gered for shocks greater in
magnitude than the pre-
tensioners. For impacts between
these two thresholds, it is there-
fore normal that only the preten-
sioners are triggered.
Do not hook rigid objects
to the coat hooks and to
the support handles.
The air bag does not sub-
stitute the seat belts, but
only increases their effec-
tiveness. Moreover, since the front
air bags do not come into operation
in the event of front impact at low
speed, side collisions, bumps from
behind or overturning, in these cir-
cumstances the occupants would
only be protected by the seat belts
which must therefore always be
fastened. Never wash seat back-
rests with pressurised wa-
ter or steam (by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).

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52
fig. 67
A0A0748b
DASHBOARD
(For right-hand drive versions see dashboard and instruments in the dedicated paragraph at the end of the manual)
1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Tailgate release button - 6. Cards holder
(for versions/markets where applicable) - 7. Sound system (for versions/markets where applicable) - 8. Adjustable central air vents - 9. Upper fixed vent - 10.
Glass/can holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 11. Front fog light button - 12. Hazard light switch - 13. Rear fog light button - 14. front passen-
ger’s air bag - 15. Glovebox - 16. Door locking button - 17. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 18. Cigar lighter/ashtray housing lid - 19. Temperature sen-
sor - 20. Windscreen wiper stalk - 21. Ignition key and ignition switch - 22. Horn - 23. Steering wheel locking/release lever - 24. Driver’s air bag - 25. Set of
controls - 26. Bonnet opening lever.

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79
FUEL RESERVE
(amber)
The warning light turns on (on certain ver-
sions with the message on the display)
when about 7 litres fuel are left in the tank
and, on certain versions when the cruising
range is less than 50 km.
LEFT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved downwards
or, together with the right indicator, when
the hazard warning light button is pressed.
RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION
INDICATOR (green)
The warning light turns on when the di-
rection indicator stalk is moved upwards or,
together with the left indicator, when the
hazard warning light button is pressed.
SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
(green)
The warning light turns on when side/tail-
lights or low beams are turned on.
CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
(green)
The warning light turns on (on certain ver-
sions with message + symbol on the dis-
play) when turning the Cruise Control
knurled ring to ON.
MAIN BEAMS
(blue)
The warning light turns on when the main
beams or the “Follow me home” device are
turned on (see the relevant paragraph).
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
FAILURE
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The display will show message + symbol
when one of the following lights is failing:
❒side/taillights
❒brake lights and relevant fuse
❒rear fog lights
❒number plate lights.
The failure referring to these lights could
be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown pro-
tection fuse or an electric connection cut-off.
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CONTROLS
TAILGATE OPENING (fig. 112)
Electric tailgate release is only allowed with
the ignition key in the ignition switch at
MARcar stationary, at STOPorPARK
for 3 minutes without opening/closing a
door. To release the tailgate, press button
(A) on the central console panel.
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
(fig. 112)
They are switched on by pressing button
(C), on the central console panel, regard-
less of the position of the ignition key.
When the hazard lights are switched on,
the switch itself begins to flash together with
the direction indicators and warning lights
on the instrument panel. This function is
switched off by pressing the button again. Use of the hazard lights is
ruled by the Highway Code
of the country in which the
car is used. Observe regulations.
FOG LIGHTS (fig. 112)
These are turned on pressing button (B),
on the centre console panel, when the out-
er lights are already on, at the same time
the led on the button itself turns on.
Press button (B) again to switch off.
IMPORTANTThe front foglights should
be used in compliance with the local traffic
laws.
fig. 112
A0A0091b
REAR FOG GUARDS (fig. 112)
These are turned on, with the dipped beam
headlights or fog lights on, pressing button
(D) on the centre console panel, at the
same time the warning light on the button
itself turns on.
Turning the ignition key to STOPthe fog
guards are automatically turned off and they
do not come on the next time the engine
is started unless button (D) is pressed. To
turn them off press button (D).
IMPORTANTAlways use the rear fog
guards in compliance with local regulations.

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194
BULBS
High beam
Low beam
Gas-discharge low beam headlights
Front sidelights
Foglights
Front direction indicators
Side direction indicators
Rear direction indicators
Rear sidelights - braking lights
Third stop (additional braking lights)
Reversing light
Rear foglights
Number plate light
Puddle lights
Front roof light
Rear roof light
Courtesy mirror light
Glovebox light
Boot lightFIGURE 21
D
D
F
B
E
B
A
B
B
–
B
B
A
C
C
C
A
A
CPOWER
55W
55W
35W
6W
55W
21W
5W
21W
5W/21W
–
21W
21W
5W
5W
10W
10W
1.2W
5W
5W TYPE
H7
H7
DS2
H6W
H1
PY21W
W5W
P21W
P21/5W
Led
P21W
P21W
W5W
C5W
C10W
C10W
W1.2W
W5W
C5W

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199
REVERSING LIGHT
AND REAR FOG GUARDS
(fig. 31-32)
The reverse light and the rear fog light
(both reverse lights for Mexico version) are
housed inside the light unit secured to the
rear bumper and are located at the bottom
side.
fig. 31
A0A0627b
fig. 33
A0A0629b
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– from the bumper lower side (fig. 31),
operate on the bulb holder (A-fig 32) turn-
ing it counter-clockwise and remove it. Take
care not to get burnt if the muffler is still hot;
– Remove the bulb pushing gently and
turning counter-clockwise;
– Replace the bulb, then refit the bulb
holder.
Anyway, you are advised to have this op-
eration carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.REAR DIRECTION INDICATORS
AND REAR SIDELIGHTS-
BRAKING LIGHTS
(fig. 33-34)
The rear direction indicators and the side-
lights-braking lights are in the tail light unit
fastened to the body.
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
– From inside the boot, open the com-
partment (A-fig. 33) and then the door
(B) through the tab (C);
– Turn the bulb for sidelight and braking
light counter-clockwise (D-fig.34), or the
bulb for the direction indicator (E-fig.34)
and remove it;
fig. 32
A0A0628b

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
257
DASHBOARD
fig. 1
A0A0724b
1.Adjustable side air vents - 2.Fixed side window air vents -3.Front passenger’s air bag - 4.Tailgate release button - 5.Cards holder (for versions/mar-
kets where applicable) - 6. Sound system (for versions/markets where applicable) -7.Adjustable central air vents - 8.Upper fixed vent - 9.Glass/can
holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 10.Front fog light button - 11.Hazard light switch - 12.Rear fog light button - 13.External lights con-
trol lever - 14.Instrument panel - 15.Windscreen wiper stalk - 16. Bonnet opening lever - 17.Set of controls - 18.Ignition key and ignition switch - 19.
Horn - 20.Steering wheel locking/release lever - 21.Driver’s air bag - 22.Door locking button - 23.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 24.Cigar
lighter/ashtray housing lid - 25.Temperature sensor - 26.Glovebox.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
261
Dashboard ................................ 52
Diesel fuel filter ........................... 229
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ........ 167
Digital multifunction display .......... 58
Dimensions ................................ 250
Direction indicators
- changing front bulbs ................ 198
- changing rear bulbs ................. 199
- changing side bulbs ................. 198
- switching on .......................... 46
Door locking system .................... 107
Door mirrors ............................... 23
Doors ........................................ 15
Electronic alarm system .............. 11
Emergency starting ...................... 179
- coasting ................................ 181
- starting with an auxiliary
battery .................................. 180
Engine codes/body versions ......... 241
Engine
- identification codes ................. 241
- marking ................................ 241
- specifications ......................... 242
Engine compartment - bonnet .................................. 131
- washing ................................ 238
Engine oil consumption ................ 224
Engine starting ........................... 169
Environmental protection .............. 168
EOBD (system) ........................... 140
External lights (switching on) ....... 44
First-aid kit ................................ 215
Fix &Go Automatic (device) ......... 186
Flashing high beams .................... 45
Fluids and lubricants .................... 253
Follow me home device ............... 46
Foglights
- changing bulbs ....................... 196
- switching on .......................... 106
Front ceiling light ........................ 121
- changing bulbs ....................... 201
Front fog lights
- changing bulbs ....................... 196
- switching on .......................... 106
Fuel consumption ........................ 255
Fuel flap .................................... 167
Fuel supply ................................ 243
Fuses ........................................ 205
Getting to know your car... 6
Glove compartment ..................... 121
Glove compartment light
- changing bulbs ....................... 203
Handbrake ............................... 108
Hazard warning lights
- switching on .......................... 106
Headlamp beam adjustment ......... 108
Headlight washers ................. 49-236
Headlights
- adjustment abroad .................. 133
- compensation for tilt .......... 108-132
Headrests
- front ..................................... 18
- rear ...................................... 21
Heating and climate
control system ......................... 81
Hoses ........................................ 234
Identification data ...................... 240
Ignition device ............................ 14
Ignition switch and
steering lock ....................... 14-15
In an emergency.................... 179