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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRESSOR
Press C to turn the compressor on/off (the LED on the button will
light up when the compressor is on). The system remembers that
the compressor has been switched off, even after the engine has
stopped.
When the compressor is switched off the system deactivates air re-
circulation to prevent the windows from misting up and deactivates
the AQS function. In this case, although the system is capable of
maintaining the required temperature, the AUTO LED will go out.
The temperatures will flash for a few seconds if the required tem-
perature cannot be maintained.
To restore automatic control for switching on the climate control
compressor, press C button again or press the AUTO button.
With compressor off:
❍if the outside temperature is higher than the set one, the sys-
tem will not be able to satisfy the request. The temperature
value will then flash on the display for a few seconds;
❍the fan speed can be manually reset.
When the compressor is on and the engine is running, manual ven-
tilation cannot drop under the maximum speed (only one LED on).
IMPORTANT With the climate control compressor off, it is not pos-
sible to admit air into the passenger compartment with a tempera-
ture below the outside temperature; moreover, under certain envi-
ronmental conditions the windows could mist up very quickly since
the air cannot be dehumidified.
RAPID WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
Press-to turn windscreen and side window demisting/defrosting
function on (LED on button lit). The climate control system carries
out the following operations:
❍switches on the climate control compressor when climatic con-
ditions allow;
❍turns air recirculation off;
❍sets maximum air temperature (HI) in both zones;
❍sets proper fan speed according to the engine coolant tem-
perature;
❍directs air flow to the windscreen and front side windows vents;
❍theheatedrearwindscreenisturnedon
❍shows fan speed (LED G lit).
IMPORTANT The MAX-DEF function will remain on for approximately
3 minutes from when the engine coolant reaches adequate tem-
perature.
The LED on the AUTO button will go out when the function is on.
With the function activated the only possible manual adjustments
are adjusting the fan speed and the turning the heated rear wind-
screen off. By pressing B, C,
-or AUTO buttons, the climate
control system will turn the MAX-DEF off.
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SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn A ring fig. 40 to2.The
day lights are switched off and the side lights and dipped beam head-
lights are switched on. The warning light
3in the instrument pan-
el comes on.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key at STOP
or removed, by turning the ring A-fig. 40 first to
Oand then to
2.
The warning light
3on the instrument panel will come on. Op-
erate the direction indicator stalk to select the side (right or left).
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system consists of an infrared LED sensor combined with a rain
sensor installed on the windscreen. It can detect changes of light
intensity outside the car according to the light sensitivity setting
programmed in the set-up menu: the higher the sensitivity, the low-
er the amount of external light needed to switch the lights on.
Activation
The dusk sensor is activated by turning the A ring fig. 40 to2A.
In this way the side lights and dipped beam headlights are both
switched on automatically according to the outside light level.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
LEFT STALK fig. 40
The left stalk operates most of the external lights. The external
lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various controls on the dashboard
will come on when the external lights are switched on.
DAY LIGHTS (DRL) “Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key turned to MAR and A ring fig.40 turned to
position
Othe day lights are turned on; the other lights remain off.
For day light functions, see the “Menu Items” paragraph in this
chapter. If the function is deactivated, no lights are switched on
when the A ring is turned to position
O.
fig. 40A0K0099m
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MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With A ring in position2pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(stable position). The warning light
1on the instrument panel
will come on. To turn the lights off, pull the stalk again towards
the steering wheel (dipped beam headlights will stay on). It is
not possible to switch on the main beam headlights in fixed mode
if the automatic lighting control system is active.
FLASHINGS
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) re-
gardless of the position of A ring. The
1warning light will come
on in the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Put the stalk in the stable position:
❍upward: activation of right direction indicator;
❍downward: activation of left direction indicator.
Lights
¥orÎwill flash on the instrument panel. The direction in-
dicators 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 stalk
in the unstable position for less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the selected side flashes five times and then switch-
es off automatically. IMPORTANT The sensor is unable to detect the presence of fog. Un-
der these circumstances, these lights are therefore turned on man-
ually.
When the lights are turned on by the sensor, the fog lights (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided) and the rear fog lights may be
turned 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 manually (if required).
With the sensor active, it is possible to flash the headlights but
the main beam headlights cannot be switched on. If you need to
turn these lights on, turn A ring fig. 40 to position
2and turn
the dipped beam headlights on.
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 fault is indicated on the instrument
panel display. It is also possible to deactivate the sensor and switch
on these light.
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EXTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS
This function lights up the vehicle and the space around it when
the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are unlocked by pressing the
Ëbutton on the remote control (or the boot is unlocked by press-
ing
R), the dipped beam headlights, side lights and number
plate lights are activated.
The lights remain lit for approximately 25 seconds unless the doors
and boot are locked once again, the doors or boot are opened
and closed or the instrument panel is activated. In these cases they
go out after 5 seconds.
The exterior courtesy lights can be enabled/disabled using the Set-
up Menu (see the paragraph “Menu Items” in this chapter).
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the area in front of the car
for a certain amount of time.
Activation
With the ignition key on STOP or removed, pull A stalk fig. 40 to-
wards the steering wheel within 2 minutes of the engine switch-
ing off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
The
3warning light on the instrument panel will light up (and
the corresponding message will appear on the display) as long as
the function is active.
The light comes on when the stalk is first moved and stays on un-
til the function is automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk increases only the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the A stalk fig. 40 pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds.
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INCREASING THE STORED SPEED
Press the accelerator and store the new speed or move the stalk
upwards (+). Each movement of the stalk will correspond to an
increase in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held
upwards the speed will continuously increase.
REDUCING THE STORED SPEED
Deactivate the device and store the new speed or move the stalk
downwards (–) until the new speed is reached. It will then auto-
matically be stored. Each movement of the stalk will correspond
to a reduction in speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held downwards will continuously reduce the speed.
TURNING THE DEVICE OFF
Toturnthedeviceoff:
❍turn the A ring fig. 43 to OFF;
❍stop the engine;
❍press the brake pedal, the clutch or the accelerator; in this
last case the system is not actually turned off but the system
gives priority to the acceleration request. The device still re-
mains active, without the need to press the RES button to re-
turn to the previous condition once acceleration is concluded. When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car may
slightly exceed the preset speed. When the device is activated,
Ü
light comes on together with the relevant message on the instru-
ment panel (for versions/markets, where provided).
STORING THE SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❍turn A ring fig. 43 to ON and press the accelerator until the
car reaches the desired speed;
❍move the stalk upwards (+) for at least one second, then re-
lease it. The speed is now stored and you can therefore release
the accelerator pedal.
If needed (when overtaking for instance), you can accelerate sim-
ply by pressing the accelerator pedal; when you come off the ped-
al, the car will return to the speed memorised previously.
RESTORING STORED SPEED
If the device was disengaged - for example by pressing the brake
or clutch pedal - the stored speed can be reset as follows:
❍accelerate gradually until reaching a speed approaching the one
stored;
❍engage the gear selected at the time of speed storing;
❍press RES button (B-fig. 43).
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CEILING LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 44
A Switch is used to switch the ceiling lights on/off.
A Switch positions:
❍central position (position 1): C and D lights come on/off when
the doors are opened/closed;
❍pressed to the left (position 0): C and D lights are always off;
❍pressed to the right (position 2): C and D lights are always on.
Lights are gradually switched on/off.
Turning the device off automatically
The device is automatically turned off in the following cases:
❍if the ABS or VDC systems intervene;
❍with car speed below the preset limit;
❍in the event of system fault.
Do not position the gear lever in neutral when dri-
ving with the device on.
In the event of faulty operation or fault, turn the
ring A-fig. 43 to OFF and contact an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service.
fig. 44A0K0061m
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B switch operates the map reading light.
B switch positions:
❍central position (position 1): C and D lights are always off;
❍pressed to the left (position 0): C light on;
❍pressed to the right (position 2): D light on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both
switches are in the central position: closing the doors the lights will
go out avoiding to drain the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the On position,
the ceiling lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turn-
ing the engine off.
CEILING 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.
Timing while getting into the car
The ceiling lights switch on according to the following modes:
❍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.
The timing is interrupted when the ignition is turned to MAR.
Timing while 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
seconds;
❍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 locking the doors.
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REAR CEILING LIGHT
Press the A lens fig. 45 to turn the light on/off.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the doors are closed
and will then go off automatically. The light will go out when the
ignition is turned to MAR.
IMPORTANT The light will go out automatically after a few minutes
if a door is forgotten open. Open another door or close and reopen
the concerned door.
fig. 45A0K0092mfig. 46A0K0114m
COURTESY LIGHTS fig. 46
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two B courtesy lights are present behind the sun visors. Lift the A
cover to turn the lights on.
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