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ButtonTRIP fig. 24, set on the right
steering column stalk shall be used (with
electronic key into ignition device) to en-
ter the “General Trip” and “Trip B” func-
tion. To scroll the values of each option
use buttons set aside the stalk.ButtonTRIPshall also be used to reset
the “General Trip” and “Trip B” functions
to start a new mission:
❒ short push: to display the differ-
ent values;
❒ long push: to reset and then start
a new mission.
To scroll the Trip Computer options,
briefly press buttons
-and..
New mission (reset)
Reset can be:
❒“manual”, reset is performed by the
driver by pressing button TRIP;
❒“automatic”, reset is performed
when the trip distance reaches
9999.9 km (or mi), when travel
time reaches 99.59 (99 hours and
59 minutes) or after disconnecting
and then reconnecting the battery.
A0F0076mfig. 24
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Lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
Turn the knob Duntil obtaining the re-
quired position.
Back rest angle adjustment
(where provided)
Use lever E. Pulling the lever upwards
the seat will bend back by one position.
Pushing the lever downwards the seat
will bend forward.
Tilting the back rest
To get to the rear seats, pull handle F:
the back rest will tilt and the seat can
slide forward.
Bringing back the back rest the seat will
return automatically to its original posi-
tion (mechanical memory).
After bringing the back rest to its origi-
nal position check tat it firmly locked.
Check also that the seat is firmly locked
in the runners by trying to move it back
and forth.
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ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE
FRONT SEATS (where
provided) fig. 27
Seat controls are the
following:
Multifunction control A:
❒front seat height adjustment;
❒rear seat height adjustment;
❒vertical seat movement;
❒longitudinal seat movement;
B:Back rest angle adjustment;
C:Driver’s seat positions store buttons;
D:Lumbar adjustment;
E:Back rest tipping.
IMPORTANTSeat can only be ad-
justed when the electronic key is fitted
into the ignition device and for about 1
minute from removing it or after press-
ing button START/STOP. After open-
ing the door the seat can be adjusted for
about 3 minutes or until closing the
door.
Only make adjustments
when the car is station-
ary.
WARNING
A0F0254mfig. 27
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OF THE CARSeat warming
(where provided)
With electronic key fitted into ignition
device, turn ring nut A-fig. 28 to turn
this function on/off.
Seat warming can be adjusted to 3 dif-
ferent levels (0= seat warming off).
A0F0024mfig. 28
Easy Entry
This function, operating regardless of the
ignition key position into the ignition de-
vice, facilitates access to rear seats.
To access the rear seats, pull handle E-
fig. 27and move the seat back for-
wards: the seat will slide forward auto-
matically.
Bringing the seat back to its normal po-
sition will return the seat to its original
position.
If when returning to the original position
it finds an obstacle (e.g.: rear passen-
ger’s knees), the seat will stop, it will
then move forward and then it will lock. Storing driver’s seat/door
mirror positions
ButtonsCallows to store and recall three
different driver’s seat and door mirror po-
sitions. Storing and recalling are only pos-
sible with electronic key fitted into igni-
tion device.
Stored position can only be recalled for
about 3 minutes after opening the doors
and for about 1 minute after removing
the electronic key from the ignition de-
vice.
To store the required seat position, ad-
just it as required then press the button
corresponding to position to store for a
few seconds.
To recall the stored position, press briefly
the corresponding button.
Storing a new position will automatically
clear the one stored previously using the
same button.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front head restraints are built into the
seats.
REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Rear seats are fitted with two head re-
straints.
If required, head restraints can be re-
moved as follows:
❒pull up lever A-fig. 29 and tilt the
rear seat backrest forward (a “red
band”Bwill appear);
❒raise head restraints to max. height;
❒press buttons C-fig. 30 (set aside
the two head restraint supports)
then remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
A0F0137mfig. 30
A0F0085mfig. 29
A0F0199mfig. 28/a
FRONT SEATS SPORTS
(where provided)
fig. 28/a
Certain versions are fitted with electri-
cally adjustable front seats with sports
configuration.
To adjust these seats see the indications
contained in previous paragraphs.
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OF THE CARThis function can be activated/deacti-
vated by keeping the folding button
pressed for over 2 seconds. A buzzer will
sound when activation/deactivation is
set.
AA0F0081mfig. 35
As the driver’s door mir-
ror is curved, it may
slightly alter the per-
ception of distance.
When driving the mir-
rors shall always be in
open position.
WARNING
Storing the “parking”
position of the door mirror
on the passenger side
On versions equipped with powered
seats, to improve visibility during park-
ing manoeuvres when engaging the re-
verse gear, the driver can adjust/move
(and store) the passenger door mirror
to a position different from that used
during normal running. To store the required mirror position pro-
ceed as follows:
❒engage reverse with car stopped and
ignition key fitted into ignition de-
vice;
❒turn selector A-fig. 34 to2(to se-
lect the passenger door mirror);
❒adjust the passenger door mirror as
required to obtain best position for
parking manoeuvres;
❒keep one of the buttons C-fig. 27
pressed for 3 seconds at least (see
paragraph “Seats” in this section).
Together with the passenger door mir-
ror “parking” position, also the driver
seat and door mirror positions will be
stored. The sound of a buzzer confirms
that the mirror position has been stored.
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CLIMATE CONTROL
(fast cooling)
IMPORTANTThe compressor √can
be enabled only if the ventilation is en-
abled.
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob Acompletely leftwards;
❒turn knob Cto top speed;
❒turn knob BtoO;
❒press buttons √andv(buttons
leds on).
How to keep the required
cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒turn air recirculation off (if on).
❒turn knob Ato the required tem-
perature;
❒turn the knurled ring Cto the re-
quired fan speed.
LOOKING AFTER
THE SYSTEM
During the winter, the climate control
system
√must be turned on at least
once a month for about ten minutes.
Before summer, have the system
checked at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
RECIRCULATION
To turn this function on press button
v: the button led will turn on.
This function is particularly useful when
the outside air is heavily polluted (in a
traffic jam, tunnel, etc.) However, it is
better not to use it for long periods, es-
pecially if there are several people in the
car to prevent window misting up.
Do not use the air recirculation function
on rainy/cold days as it would consid-
erably increase the possibility of the win-
dows misting inside.
IMPORTANTThe inside air recircula-
tion system makes it possible to reach
the required (“heating” or “cooling”)
conditions faster.
After connecting/dis-
connecting the battery,
wait for 3 minutes at
least before fitting the elec-
tronic key into the ignition de-
vice in order to allow the cli-
mate control system control unit
to reset the positions of the
electric actuators that adjust air
temperature and distribution.
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OF THE CARTo guarantee perfect
and regular sensor op-
eration do not apply
stickers in the “monitoring”
area between sensor and wind-
screen. Keep windscreen and
sensor clean and avoid to accu-
mulate dust or other sub-
stances.
AUTOMATIC
TWO-ZONE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
The car is fitted with a two-zone climate
control system which makes it possible
to separately adjust the air temperature
in the two passenger’s compartment ar-
eas to reach the required comfort.
To obtain top control of both zones, the
system is fitted with outside temperature
sensor, passenger’s compartment tem-
perature sensor and bilateral sun radia-
tion sensor.
The climate control system automatically
controls and adjusts the following pa-
rameters and functions:
❒air temperature at driver/passengers
vents;
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution at driver/passenger
vents;
❒compressor activation;
❒air recirculation.
The following parameters and functions
can be set or changed manually:
❒required temperature;
❒fan speed;
❒air distribution on seven levels;
❒compressor on/off;
❒window demisting/defrosting;
❒air recirculation.
The system is fitted with AQS (Air Qual-
ity System) sensor (where provided),
that turns on air recirculation automati-
cally when it detects the presence of out-
side polluted air (for example in queues
and tunnels).
Where provided, the system is integrat-
ed with an anti-misting sensor A-fig. 42
set behind the driving mirror, capable of
“monitoring” a preset internal area of the
windscreen and of intervening automat-
ically to prevent or to reduce window mist-
ing up, through a proper strategy. This
sensor can be deactivated through any
manual system control when the strate-
gy is operating. The sensor is enabled at
each start-up and in any case when the
user presses one of the AUTO buttons.
A0F0091mfig. 42
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I- OFF button to disable climate control;
L- air recirculation on/off button;
M- climate control compressor on/off button;
N- passenger’s compartment temperature sensor Controls fig. 43
A- air distribution buttons (on driver and
passenger side);
B- knob for adjusting temperature on
the left side;
C- automatic operation button (AUTO);
D- climate control data display;
E- knob for adjusting temperature on
the right side;
F- rear window/door mirrors heating
on/off button;
G- MAX-DEF function button (fast de-
frosting/demisting function for wind-
screen, heated rear window and door
mirrors);
H- buttons for adjusting the fan speed;
fig. 43 A0F0155m
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