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LOW ENGINE
OIL PRESSURE
Message + symbol are displayed when en-
gine oil pressure is low.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE
Message + symbol are displayed when the
battery charge is low.
If message + symbol are displayed, con-
tact immediately Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
AIR BAG FAILURE
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light stays on glowing steadi-
ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.
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If when turning the igni-
tion key to MAR, the
warning light
¬does not
turn on or if it stays on when trav-
elling there could be a failure in
safety systems; in this event air
bags or pretensioners could not
trigger in case of impact or, in a mi-
nor number of cases, they could
trigger accidentally. Before restart-
ing contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
The failure of the warning
light
¬(warning light off)
is also indicated by the
flashing for more than the normal
4 seconds of the air bag warning
light
¬.
If message + symbol are
displayed when travelling
stop the engine immedi-
ately and contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.

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BRAKE PAD WEAR
With the brake pedal pressed, the display
will show message + symbol when front
brake pads are worn; in this case have them
changed as soon as possible.
IMPORTANTSince the car is fitted with
wear sensors for the front brake pads, when
changing them, check also the rear brake
pads.
SELESPEED
TRANSMISSION
FAILURE
(2.0 T.SPARK
Selespeed versions)
On versions with Selespeed transmission,
message + symbol are displayed when there
is a failure in the Selespeed transmission. In
the event of Selespeed transmission failure,
go as soon as possible to the nearest Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services and have the
system checked.
ENGINE CONTROL
SYSTEM FAILURE
(EOBD) (amber)
(upon request for versions/
markets where applicable)
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 working properly.
If the warning light stays on or turns on
when travelling (together with message +
symbol on the display):
glowing steadily- means a fault in the
supply/ignition system which could cause
high emissions at the exhaust, possible lack
of performance, poor handling and high con-
sumption levels. In these conditions it is pos-
sible to continue driving without however re-
quiring heavy effort or high speed from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on may cause damages. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible. The warning light goes off if the
fault disappears, but it is however stored by
the system;
SEAT BELTS NOT
FASTENED (red)
The warning light turns on glowing steadi-
ly with ignition key at MAR, when the dri-
ver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly.
INCOMPLETE DOOR
LOCKING
Message + symbol are displayed when
one or more doors or the bonnet are not
properly shut.
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ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
Turning the key to MARthe symbol on
the display shall flash only once and then
go off. If with the ignition key at MAR, the
symbol stays on the display (together wit
the message), this indicates a possible fail-
ure (see “Alfa Romeo CODE system”).
IMPORTANTThe turning on at the
same time of warning light
Uand sym-
bol
Yindicates a failure of the Alfa Romeo
CODE system.
If with the engine running, the display
shows message + symbol, this means that
the car is not protected by the engine im-
mobilising device (see “Alfa Romeo CODE
system” in this section). Contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have all the keys
memorised.
GLOW PLUG
WARMING
(diesel versions)
GLOW PLUG WARMING
FAILURE (diesel versions)
Glow plug warming
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the dis-
play shows message + symbol. The symbol
will turn off when glow plugs reach the pre-
set temperature. Start the engine immedi-
ately after the symbol turns off.
IMPORTANTWith mild or hot ambient
temperature, warning light stays on for very
short time. flashing- indicates the possibility of dam-
age to the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in
this section). If the light flashes, it is nec-
essary to release the accelerator pedal to
lower the speed of the engine until the warn-
ing light stops flashing; continue the journey
at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving
conditions that may cause further flashing
and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
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If, turning the ignition key
to MAR, the warning light
Udoes not turn on or if it
turns on glowing steadily or flash-
ing when travelling, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible.
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INEFFICIENT ABS
SYSTEM (where
provided) (amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
The warning light turns on (together with
message + symbol on the display) when the
system is inefficient. In this case the brak-
ing system keeps its effectiveness un-
changed, but without the potential offered
by the ABS system.
Caution is advisable, particularly in all cas-
es of less than perfect grip. It is necessary
to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
INEFFICIENT EBD
ELECTRONIC
BRAKING
DISTRIBUTOR (red)
(amber)
The turning on at the same
time of warning lights
xand>(togeth-
er with message + symbol on the 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 with the utmost care to the nearest
Alfa Romeo Authorized Service to have the
system checked.
INERTIAL FUEL
CUT-OFF SWITCH
Message + symbol are displayed when the
inertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.
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If after the message you
smell fuel or see leaks from
the fuel system, do not re-
set the switch to avoid fire risk.

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VDC SYSTEM
(where provided)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
few seconds.
If the warning light does not turn off or
stays on when travelling (together with mes-
sage + symbol on the display), contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorized Services.
The warning light flashes when the VDC
system cuts in.
ASR (WHEEL
ANTISKID SYSTEM)
(where provided)
(amber)
Turning the ignition key to MAR, the
warning light turns on, but it should go off
after few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the sys-
tem is switched off. The warning light flash-
es when the system cuts in, to alert the dri-
ver that the system is adapting to the road
surface grip conditions.
The turning on of the warning light (to-
gether with message + symbol on the dis-
play) also indicates a failure of the ASR sys-
tem. In this case contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services as soon as possible.
FRONT
PASSENGER’S AIR
BAG DEACTIVATED
(amber)
(upon request for
versions/markets where
applicable)
With passenger’s front air bags ON, turn-
ing the ignition key to MARthe warning
light turns on, but it should go off after about
4 seconds.
The warning light turns on when the pas-
senger’s front Air bag is deactivated.
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Warning light Findi-
cates also warning light
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failures. This is indicated by
intermittent flashing, over 4 sec-
onds, of warning light
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event warning light
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dicate safety system failures. Con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices to have the system checked
immediately.

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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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WARNING LIGHTS
FAILURE
The message will be displayed when one
of the following warning lights is failing: ABS
warning light, EBD warning light, ASR warn-
ing light, VDC warning light.
ENGINE OIL
LEVEL SENSOR
The warning light turns on when a fault
is detected to the engine oil level sensor.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible to have the failure elimi-
nated.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage + symbol and the buzzer will sound
when the car exceeds the speed limit set
previously (see “Reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display”).
RANGE (Trip Computer)
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage + symbol when the cruising range is
less than 50 km.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
The display will show the dedicated mes-
sage starting from 2000 km from the dead-
line planned in the Service Schedule. The
message will be repeated every 200 km
when turning the ignition key to MAR.
POSSIBLE
PRESENCE
OF ICE
ON THE ROAD
The display shows message + symbol √
and a buzzer will sound when the outside
temperature reaches or falls below 3°C to
warn the driver of the possible presence of
ice on the road.
The buzzer will sound for approx. 2 sec-
onds whereas the message will stay on the
display for aprrox. 10 seconds then, only
the symbol will stay displayed until tem-
perature exceeds 6°C or until the engine
is switched off.
If when travelling, next to the indication
of possible ice on road, the temperature will
raise above 6° C symbol
√will turn off. If
temperature falls again below 3° C a new
message (outside temperature flashing) +
symbol
√will be displayed together with
the sound of the buzzer.
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PARKING SENSORS
(fig. 111)
(upon request for
versions/markets where
applicable)
Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper and their function is to inform the
driver, through an intermittent buzzer,
about the presence of obstacles behind
the car.
ACTIVATION
Sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
As the distance from the obstacle behind
the car decreases, the acoustic alarm
becomes more frequent.
BUZZER WARNINGS
When the reverse gear is engaged an
intermittent acoustic signal is automatical-
ly activated.
The acoustic signal:
– becomes louder as the reduction of
distance between the car and the obstacle
decreases;
– becomes continuous when the dis-
tance between the car and the obstacle is
less that 30 cm and stops immediately if
the distance raises.
– is constant if the distance is unvaried.
If this situation takes place for side sen-
sors, the signal is stopped after about 3
seconds to prevent sound indications
when performing manoeuvres near walls.
OPERATION WITH TRAILER
Parking sensor operation
is deactivated automati-
cally when the trailer elec-
tric cable plug is fitted into the car
tow hook socket.
Sensors are reactivated automatically
when removing the trailer cable plug.
fig. 111
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