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Display of selected driving mode
(“Alfa dna” system) (where provided)
On versions equipped with a “Reconfigurable multifunctional Dis-
play” a message + symbol associated with the selected driving
mode - “DYNAMIC”, “NORMAL” or “ALL WEATHER” - is shown.
A warning message is shown on the display if one of these dri-
ving modes is not available.
On versions equipped with a “Multifunctional display” a letter (d
or a) associated with the selected driving mode is shown togeth-
er with a dedicated message.
Rear fog lights (amber)
This warning light comes on when the rear fog lights
are turned on.4
Front fog lights (green)
This warning light comes on when the front fog lights
are turned on.5
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DISPLAY
The car may be equipped with the multifunctional display/multi-
functional reconfigurable display which, in accordance with the set-
tings made, can display useful information when driving.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN fig. 6
The following information is shown on the display:
A. Date
B. Odometer (covered km or miles).
C. Driving mode selected via “ALFA dna” (dynamic vehicle con-
trol system) (where provided)
– d = Dynamic
– n = Normal
– a = All Weather
D. Clock (always displayed, even with ignition key removed and
the doors closed)
E. Outdoor temperature
F. Headlight alignment position (with dipped beam headlights on
only).
G. Scheduled servicing deadline
With the ignition key removed, when a door is opened/closed, the
display is activated and shows the time and total mileage (in km
or miles) for a few seconds.
fig. 6A0J1222g
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RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 7
The following information is shown on the display:
A. Time
B. Partial mileage (in Km or miles)
C. Odometer (distance travelled in kilometres/miles)
D. Car conditions (e.g. doors open, ice on road, etc.)
E. Headlight alignment position (with dipped beam headlights on
only).
F. Outdoor temperatureOn some versions when the “DYNAMIC” driving mode is select-
ed, the display shows the turbine pressure fig. 8.
fig. 7A0J1223gfig. 8A0J0195m
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With selector wheel A in position 2pull the lever towards the
steering wheel (stable position). The
1warning light will come
on in the instrument panel. To turn the main beams off, pull the
lever again towards the steering wheel (dipped beams will remain
on). It is not possible to switch on the main beam headlights in
fixed mode if the automatic lighting control system is active.
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) re-
gardless of the position of selector wheel A. The
1warning light
will come on in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever to (stable) position:
❍upward adjustment: right-hand indicator ON;
❍downward adjustment: left-hand indicator ON.
Warning light
Îor¥will blink on the instrument panel. The di-
rection indicators are switched off automatically when the steering
wheel is straightened.
Lane change function
If you want to signal that you are changing lane, hold the left lever
in the unstable position for less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the selected side flashes three times and then switch-
es off automatically. IMPORTANT the sensor is not able to detect the presence of fog.
The fog lights must therefore be switched on manually if required.
When the lights are switched on by the sensor, the front and rear
fog lights (where provided) can also be switched on. When the
lights are automatically switched off, the front and rear fog lights
(if activated) are also switched off. The next time the lights are
switched on automatically, the fog lights must be reactivated man-
ually (if required).
With the sensor active, it is possible to flash the headlights but
the main beam headlights cannot be switched on. If you wish to
switch on the main beam headlights, rotate selector wheel
A-fig. 33 to
1and activate the fixed main beam headlights.
When the lights have been activated automatically and are then
switched off by the sensor, the dipped beam headlights are switched
off first, followed by the side lights a few seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped beam headlights are switched on independently of the out-
side light level and the sensor failure is indicated on the instrument
panel display. It is also possible to deactivate the sensor and switch
on the side lights and dipped beam headlights.
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1CRUISE CONTROL (where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an electronic driving aid that allows you to drive at a speed
of above 30 km/h on long and straight dry roads (e.g. motor-
ways), at a preset speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
It is not recommended for use on extra-urban roads with traffic. Do
not use it in town.
DEVICE ENGAGEMENT
Turn selector wheel A-fig. 36 to ON. The device cannot be engaged
when the vehicle is in 1stgear or reverse: It is advisable to engage
the device at 5thgear or higher.
REARSCREEN WIPER/WASHER
(where provided)
Activation
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR. The function
stops when the lever is released. Turning selector wheel B-fig. 34
from position
Oto position 'activates the rearscreen wiper ac-
cording to the following:
❍intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off;
❍synchronised with the windscreen wiper (but with half stroke
frequency);
❍continuous operation with reverse engaged and windscreen
wiper on.
With reverse gear engaged and windscreen wiper on, the rearscreen
wiper is activated in continuous mode. Pushing the lever towards
the dashboard (unstable position) will activate the rear window
washer jet.
Keeping the lever pushed for more than half a second will also
activate the rearscreen wiper. Releasing the lever will activate the
smart washing function as described for the windscreen wiper.
fig. 36A0J0065m
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COURTESY LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, two different timed switching-on modes have
been provided to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or with
poor lighting.
Light timing when getting into the car
The courtesy lights will turn on as follows:
❍for about 10 seconds when the front doors are unlocked;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❍for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Light timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the courtesy lights
will turn on as follows:
❍within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for about 10 sec-
onds;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❍when one of the doors is closed for about 10 seconds.
Timing will stop automatically when the doors are locked. Switch B works as a spotlight.
Switch B positions:
❍central position (position 1): lights C and D are always off;
❍pressed to the left (position 0): light C is on;
❍pressed to the right (position 2): light D is on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both
switches are in the central position: lights off with doors closed in
order to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the On position,
the lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turning the
engine off.
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ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT OF
“Dynamic” MODE
Engagement
Move lever A-fig. 70 upwards (to the letter “d”) and hold in this
position for 0.5 seconds until the corresponding LED lights up or
the word “Dynamic” appears on the display (see diagrams). Up-
on release, lever A returns to the central position.
Disengagement
To disengage “Dynamic” mode and return to “Normal”, move
the lever as described above once again. In this case, the LED cor-
responding to “Normal” mode will light up and the words “Normal
engaged” will appear on the reconfigurable multifunctional display
(see diagram).
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A0J1052g
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ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT
OF “All Weather” MODE
Engagement
Move lever A-fig. 70 downwards (to the letter “a”) and hold in
this position for 0.5 seconds until the corresponding LED lights up
or the word “All Weather” appears on the display (see diagrams).
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Disengagement
To disengage “All Weather” mode and return to “Normal”, carry
out the same procedure described for“Dynamic” mode, moving
lever A-fig. 70 to “a”. IMPORTANT NOTES
❍It is not possible to go from“Dynamic” mode straight to “All
Weather” mode and vice versa. You must always first go back
to “Normal” mode and then select the other mode.
❍If “Dynamic” mode was engaged when the engine was
switched off, the next time it is started “Normal” mode is au-
tomatically selected. If, however, “All Weather” or “Normal”,
was engaged when the engine was switched off, the selected
mode is maintained the next time it is started.
❍“Dynamic” mode cannot be engaged at speeds of above
110 km/h.
❍In the event of system failure or a fault with lever A-fig. 70,
no driving modes can be selected. The display will show a
warning message.
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