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DASHBOARDThe presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions.1. Fixed vent for directing air to the side windows 2. Adjustable air vent 3. Exterior light control lever 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear
window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Adjustable upper vents 7. Radio navigator display (for versions/markets, where provided) 8. Hazard
warning lights 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Adjustable central air vents 12. Car radio (for versions/markets, where provided)
13. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 14. Gear lever 15. "Alfa DNA" system 16. Control buttons: fog lights/rear fog lights,
Start&Stop system (for versions/markets, where provided), door lock/unlock, AFS light on/off (for versions/markets, where provided) 17. Ignition
device 18. Driver front airbag 19. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) 20. Headlight alignment corrector (for versions/markets,
where provided) and Set Up Menu access buttons.
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Rear fog lights (amber)
The warning light switches on when the rear fog lights are switched on.
The LED above the
button will also light up when the lights are on.
Front fog lights (green)
The warning light switches on when the fog lights are switched on.
The LED above the
button will also light up when the lights are on.
Side lights (green)
This warning light comes on when the side lights are turned on.Follow me home (green)The warning light switches on (together with a message shown on the
display) when this device is in use (see “Follow me home device”
paragraph in this section).
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Dipped headlights (green)
The warning light switches on when the dipped headlights are
switched on.
Main beam headlights (blue)
The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are
switched on.
Left direction indicator
(green)
This warning light comes on when the direction indicator control lever
is moved downwards and when the hazard warning light button is
pressed.
Right direction indicator
(green)
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator stalk is
moved upwards or when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
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Exterior lights failure
On some versions, the display will show a message + symbol if a fault
is detected in one of the following lights:
❒daytime running lights (DRL)
❒side lights
❒direction indicators
❒rear fog lights
❒number plate lights.
The failure relating to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs,
a blown protection fuse or a break in the electrical connection.
Brake light failure
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if a fault
is detected in the brake lights.
The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or
an interruption of the electric connection.
Dusk sensor failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is
a fault in the dusk sensor.
Rain sensor failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is
a fault in the rain sensor.Parking sensor failure(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is
a fault in the parking sensors.
Display of selected driving mode
(“Alfa DNA” system)(for versions/markets, where provided)
On versions equipped with a "Reconfigurable multifunction display",a
message + symbol associated with the selected driving mode -
“DYNAMIC”, “NATURAL” or “ALL WEATHER” - is shown.
A warning message is shown on the display if one of these driving
modes is not available.
On versions equipped with “Multifunction display”, a letter (d or a)
associated with the selected driving mode is shown together with
a dedicated message.
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SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTSWith the ignition key turned to MAR, turn ring nut A fig. 39 to
.
The daytime running lights are switched off and the side lights and
dipped headlights are switched on. The warning light
switches
on on the instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTSThese lights can only be switched on with ignition key at STOP or
removed, by moving ring nut A fig. 39 first to position
and then to
position
.
The warning light
switches on on the instrument panel.
When the direction indicator stalk is activated the side for the lights
(left or right) can be selected.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL
(AUTOLIGHT) (Dusk sensor)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined with the rain sensor and located on
the windscreen, detects the variations in outside brightness depending
on the light sensitivity set with the Set-up Menu: the greater the
sensitivity, the less external light is required to activate the exterior
lights.Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring nut A fig. 39 is turned to
.In
this way the side lights and dipped headlights are activated
automatically according to the external light level.
IMPORTANT The sensor is unable to detect the presence of fog.
Therefore under these circumstances, these lights must be turned on
manually.
When the lights are turned on by the sensor, the fog lights (for
versions/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 ring nut A to position
and turn the dipped
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 irrespective of the outside
light level and the sensor failure is indicated on the instrument panel
display.
It is also possible to deactivate the sensor and switch on these lights if
necessary.
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTSPress switch A fig. 48 to switch on/off the lights.
Warning lights
and
on the instrument panel switch on and
switch A flashes when the lights are on.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are lit up
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The lights switch off automatically when emergency braking ceases.
FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 49 button to switch the lights on/off.
The
warning light on the instrument panel and the LED on the
button itself will light up when the lights are on.
REAR FOG LIGHTSPress the
fig. 49 button to switch the lights on/off.
The rear fog lights are only switched on with the dipped headlights or
front fog lights on.
Press the button again to switch the lights off, or switch off the dipped
headlights or the front fog lights (for versions/markets, where
provided).
The
warning light on the instrument panel and the LED on the
button itself will light up when the lights are on.
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTIONThe correct orientation of the headlights is important for the driver's
comfort and safety as well as for all other road users. This is also
covered by a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aligned to ensure the best visibility
conditions for yourself and others when driving with lights on. To check
and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTORThis device works with the ignition key in the MAR position and the
dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust, press the
and
fig. 81 buttons. The adjustment
position is shown on the display.
Position 0
one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1
4 people.
Position 2
4 people + load in luggage compartment.
Position 3
driver + maximum permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every time that the load carried
changes.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with Bixenon headlights, the
headlight alignment is controlled electronically, as a consequence the
and
buttons are not present.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT(for versions/markets, where provided)
To check and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS ABROADThe dipped headlights are aligned to comply with the regulations of
the country of purchase. When travelling in countries with opposite
driving direction, to avoid dazzling the drivers on the other side of the
road, you need to cover areas of the headlight according to the
Highway code of the country you are travelling in.
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Bulbs Type Power Re. Figure
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LEDs - -
Rear side lights LEDs - -
Dipped headlights H7 55W D
Main beam headlamps H1 55W E
Main/Dipped beams (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights)
(for versions/markets, where provided)F D1S -
Front direction indicators PY24W 24W B
Rear direction indicators R10W 10W B
Side direction indicators LEDs - -
Brake lights LEDs - -
3rd brake light LEDs - -
Number plate light W5W 5W A
Fog lights H3 55W E
Rear fog lights H21W 21W B
Reversing lights P21W 21W B
Front roof light C10W 10W C
Luggage compartment roof light W5W 5W A
Glove compartment light C5W 5W C
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DIPPED HEADLIGHTSTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 140;
❒remove the connector A fig. 142, press the tab B forward and then
release by pushing it towards the inside the car;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it is locked correctly, secure the
tab B again and reconnect the connector A;
❒then refit the cover B fig. 140.
DIRECTION INDICATORSFront
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the cover C fig. 140 anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn;
❒replace the bulb + bulb holder assembly A fig. 143.
Side
These are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
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