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Low engine oil pressure (red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light
comes on, but should go out as soon as the engine is
started. There is sometimes a brief delay before the warn-
ing light goes out. In the event of insufficient oil pressure (warn-
ing light remains on constantly) the display will show the dedicat-
ed message.
Oil degraded (Diesel versions)
The warning light flashes when the system detects that the en-
gine oil has degraded.
After the initial signalling, each time the engine is started, the
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warning light will continue to flash cyclically for 3 minutes with
intervals of 5 seconds with the warning light OFF until the oil is
changed.
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If warning light vis flashing, go to a Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service immediately to have the
engine oil changed and the warning light in the in-
strument panel will go out. Failure to do so may adversely
affect the validity of the warranty.
Electric power steering failure (red)
This warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go off after a few sec-
onds.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you will
not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate
the steering wheel will be increased. Steering is, however, possi-
ble. In this case contact your nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-
vice. The display will show the dedicated message.g
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Trip B data (Trip B enablement)
Through this option it is possible to activate (On) or deactivate
(Off) the Trip B (partial trip) display.
For further information see the “Trip computer” paragraph.
For activation / deactivation, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: (On) or (Off) will flash on the display
(according to previous setting);
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out storing the new settings.
Set time (Clock)
With this function it is possible to set the clock through two sub-
menus: “Time” and “Mode”.
Proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: the display will show two sub-menus
“Time” and “Mode”;
– press + or – to switch between the two sub-menus;
– once you have selected a sub-menu, press MENU ESC briefly;
- when accessing the “Time” submenu: briefly press MENU ESC:
“hours” will flash on the display;
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press MENU ESC: “minutes” will flash on the display;
– press + or – to change the setting.
IMPORTANT The setting increases or decreases by one unit each
time + or – is pressed. Hold down the button to increase/de-
crease the setting rapidly. Complete the setting by briefly press-
ing the button when you are close to the required setting.
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– when accessing the “Mode” submenu: briefly press MENU ESC:
the previously set display format will flash on the display;
– press + or – to select “24h” or “12h”.
When you have made the required settings, briefly press MENU
ESC to go back to the sub-menu screen or hold the button down
to go back to the main menu screen without storing the new set-
tings.
– hold down MENU ESC to go back to the standard screen or main
menu, depending on which point in the menu you have reached.Set date
With this function it is possible to update the date (day - month -
year).
To update the date proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: “year” will flash on the display;
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press MENU ESC: “month” will flash on the display;
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press MENU ESC: “day” will flash on the display;
– press + or – to change the setting.
IMPORTANT The setting increases or decreases by one unit each
time + or – is pressed. Hold the button down to increase/de-
crease the setting rapidly. Complete the setting by briefly press-
ing the button when you approach the required setting.
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out storing the new settings.
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Courtesy lights (Activation/deactivation of
“Courtesy lights”) (where provided)
This function allows the side lights, number plate lights and inter-
nal courtesy lights to be lit up for approximately 25 seconds when
the doors or luggage compartment are opened using the remote
control, with the following exceptions:
❍interruption after 5 seconds following doors closure
❍interruption following a locking operation using the remote con-
trol
❍interruption following any operation using the remote control
To activate / deactivate this function, proceed as follows:
– briefly press MENU ESC: “On” or “Off” will flash on the dis-
play (according to previous setting);
– press + or – to change the setting;
– briefly press the MENU ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out storing the new settings.
Exit Menu
This is the last function that closes the setting cycle listed in the ini-
tial menu screen. Briefly press MENU ESC to go back to the stan-
dard screen without storing new settings. Press – to return to the
first menu item.
TRIP COMPUTER
GENERAL FEATURES
The “Trip computer” is used to display information on car opera-
tion when the key is turned to MAR. This function allows you to
define two separate trips called “Trip A” and “Trip B” to monitor
the car’s complete mission (trip) in a mutually independent man-
ner. Both functions can be reset (reset - start of new mission).
“Trip A” can be used to display figures relating to:
– Range
– Distance travelled
– Average fuel consumption
– Instantaneous fuel consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).
The “Trip B” function is used to display information relating to:
– Distance travelled B
– Average fuel consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time).
“Trip B” functions may be excluded (see paragraph on “Trip B on”).
“Range” and “Instantaneous fuel consumption” cannot be reset.
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Values displayed
Range
Approximately indicates the distance the vehicle can travel with
the present amount of fuel in the tank.
The message “- - - -” will appear on the display in the following
cases:
– range value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with the engine running for a long time.
IMPORTANT Changes in the range value can be affected by many
factors: driving style, type of route (motorway, urban road, moun-
tain road, etc.), vehicle use conditions (load being carried, tyre
inflation pressure, etc.). The above notes should therefore be tak-
en into consideration when planning a trip.
Distance travelled
This value shows the distance covered from the start of the new
mission.
Average fuel consumption
This value shows the approximate average fuel consumption from
the start of the new mission.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
This indicates any change in fuel consumption. The value is con-
stantly updated. The message “- - - -” will appear on the display
if the car is parked with the engine running.
Average speed
This value shows the average speed of the car based on the overall
time elapsed since the start of the new mission.
Trip time
This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the new mis-
sion.
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SYMBOLS
Some vehicle components have coloured labels whose symbols in-
dicate precautions to be observed when using this component.
There is also a label under the bonnet that summarises all the sym-
bols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
This is an electrical engine locking system which increases protec-
tion against an attempted theft of the car. It is automatically acti-
vated when the ignition key is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates the sig-
nal emitted during ignition by an antenna built into the ignition de-
vice. This signal is the ‘password’ which changes at each ignition
and which the control unit uses to recognise the key and enable
ignition.
OPERATION
Each time the car is started by turning the ignition key to MAR, the
Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit sends an acknowledgement
code to the engine management control unit to deactivate the in-
hibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit
has recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine management
control unit. If the code is not recognised correctly during ignition,
the
Ywarning light comes on in the instrument panel. In this
case turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if the lock persists
try again with the spare set of keys. If you are still unable to
start the engine contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.
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During automatic operation the set temperatures, the air distribu-
tion and fan speed can be changed at any time using the corre-
sponding buttons or knobs: the system will automatically change
the settings to adapt to the new request.
During fully automatic operation (FULL AUTO), the word FULL will
disappear if the air distribution, air speed, compressor and/or re-
circulation settings are changed.
In this way the climate control system will continue to automati-
cally manage all functions except for those that have been man-
ually adjusted. There is only one fan speed in all the areas of the
passenger compartment.
ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn knob N or H to the right or left to adjust the air temperature:
knob N for the front left-hand area, knob H for the front right-
hand area of the passenger compartment.
The set temperatures are shown on the display.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature between the
two areas: to set the same temperature turn knob N.
To return to separate management of air temperature and distrib-
ution between the two areas, turn knob N or H or press the MONO
button once again (the LED on the button should be lit up).
Turn the knobs fully clockwise or counter-clockwise to engage re-
spectively HI (maximum heating) or LO (maximum cooling). To
deactivate these functions, rotate the temperature knob to the
desired temperature.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The system can be switched on in several ways: we recommend
pressing one of the AUTO buttons and turning the knob to the re-
quired temperature. It is also possible to select different tempera-
tures for the driver and passenger side to a maximum temperature
difference of 7°C.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to ad-
just the temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced
into the passenger compartment. It also manages the air recircu-
lation system and the enablement of the air conditioning com-
pressor.
Manual intervention is only required for the following functions dur-
ing fully automatic operation:
❍MONO, to align the air temperature and distribution set on
the passenger’s side with that on the driver’s side;
❍Tair recirculation (to keep it always on or always off);
❍-to speed up demisting/defrosting of windscreen, rear win-
dow and external rearview mirrors;
❍(to demist/defrost the heated rear windscreen and door mir-
rors.
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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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