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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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EBD failure
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and
(amber)
warning lights with the engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels
may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
Drive with extreme caution straight to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the system checked.
The display will show the dedicated message.
ABS FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up when the system
is inefficient. Under these circumstances the braking system will work
as normal without the extra performance offered by the ABS system.
Drive with caution and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
Brake pad wear (amber)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on when the
front and rear brake pads are worn. In this situation, replace as soon
as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.Airbag failure (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a failure in the airbag
system.
The display will show the dedicated message.
If, when the key is turned to MAR, the
warning
light does not come on or if it stays on with the vehicle
in motion (together with the message on the display)
there could be a failure in the restraint systems; under these
circumstances the airbags or pretensioners may not be triggered
in the event of an accident or, more rarely, they could be
triggered accidentally. Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the system checked immediately.
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Time adjustment (Clock adjustment)This function enables the clock to be set through two sub-menus:
“Time” and “Format”.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button and two submenus ("Time" and
"Format") will be displayed;
❒press the button ""or"
" to switch between the two
submenus;
❒once you have selected a sub-menu, press SET/
briefly;
❒when you select “Time”, pressing SET/
makes the hours flash on
the display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button, which makes the display flash the
"minutes";
❒press the "
"or"
" button to make the adjustment.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each
time the "
"or"
" button is pressed. Hold down the
button to increase/decrease the setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the setting by single pressing the button when you approach
the required value.
❒When you select “Format”, pressing the SET/
button briefly
makes the display mode flash on the display;
❒press button "
"or"
" to select “24h” or “12h”.
When you have made the required settings, briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the submenu screen or hold the button down
to go back to the main menu screen without saving the new settings.
Hold the SET/
button down again to return to the standard screen
or to the main menu according to where you are in the menu.
Set date (Setting the date)Using this function it is possible to change the date (day – month –
year).
Proceed as follows to start the update:
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the "year" starts flashing on the
display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the "month" will flash on the
display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the “day” will flash on the display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to make the adjustment.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each
time the "
"or"
" button is pressed. Hold the button
down to increase/decrease the setting rapidly. Complete the setting by
single pressing the button when you approach the required value.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the standard screen without saving.
First page (Display of information on
the main screen)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to choose the information you would like to
see on the main screen. You can view the date or the trip distance.
To make your choice, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button: "Initial page" will be displayed;
❒press the SET/
button again briefly to display the "date" and
"engine info" options;
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❒press "
"or"
" to select the information you wish to see
on the main page of the display;
❒briefly press the SET/button to go back to the menu screen or
hold the button down to go back to the standard screen without
saving.
When the key is turned to MAR-ON and the initial check stage is over,
the display will show the information selected via the “First page”
menu function.
See radio (audio information
display)This function is used to display radio information.
❒Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS message, automatic
tuning activation or AutoSTore;
❒Audio CD, MP3 CDs: track number;
❒CD Changer: CD number and track number;
To show the sound system information on the display (On) or clear it
(Off), proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button, the display will show "On" or
"Off" flashing depending on the previous setting;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to select;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the menu screen or
hold the button down to go back to the standard screen without
saving.
Autoclose (Automatic door lock
operation with car running)When activated (On), this function locks the doors automatically when
the vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to display a submenu;
❒press the SET/button briefly to make the display flash "On" or
"Off" according to what was previously set;
❒press the ""or"
" button to select;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the main menu screen without
saving;
❒hold the SET/button down again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu according to where you are in the menu.
Unit of measurement (Setting the
unit of measurement)With this function it is possible to set the units through three submenus:
"Distances", "Consumption" and "Temperature".
To set the desired measurement unit, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button to display the three sub-menus;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to navigate through the three
submenus;
❒once the submenu to be modified has been selected, briefly press the
SET/
button;
❒if the submenu “Distance” is entered: by briefly pressing SET/
the display shows "km" or "mi" depending on the previous setting;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to select;
❒when you select “Consumption”, pressing SET/
button makes
km/l, l/100km or mpg appear on the display depending on the
previous setting;
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Daytime running lights (DRL)With this function is possible to turn the daytime running lights on and
off.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to display a submenu;
❒press the SET/button briefly to make the display flash "On" or
"Off" according to what was previously set;
❒press the ""or"
" button to select;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the main menu screen without
saving;
❒hold the SET/button down again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu according to where you are in the menu.
Courtesy lights (Activation/
deactivation of “Greeting lights”)(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn on the side lights, the number
plate lights and the ceiling lights for approximately 25 seconds when
the doors or boot are opened using the remote control, with the
following exceptions:
❒interruption after 5 seconds from when the door closes
❒interruption after locking using the remote control
❒interruption after a lock or other action using the remote controlProceed as follows to switch the function on and off:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to make the display flash "On" or
"Off" according to what was previously set;
❒press the ""or"
" button to select;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the menu screen or
hold the button down to go back to the standard screen without
saving.
Menu exitThis is the last function that closes the cycle of settings listed in the
menu screen.
Pressing the SET/
button briefly will return the display to the
standard screen without saving.
Press the
button to return to the first menu item.
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SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using this component. Under the
bonnet there is also a label that summarises all the symbols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEMTo further protect your car from theft, it has been fitted with an engine
immobilising system. It is automatically activated when the ignition
key is removed.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates the signal
emitted during ignition by an antenna built into the ignition device. The
modulated signal, which changes each time the engine is started, is
the “password”, by means of which the control unit recognises the key
and enables to start the engine.OPERATIONEach 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 inhibitor.
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, during starting, the code is not correctly recognised, the
warning light switches on in the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come with the vehicle. If you are
still unable to start the engine contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROLThe metal insert A fig. 13 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 14 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal insert.
Press button B fig. 14 only with the key away from your
body, especially your eyes and from objects which could
get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of doors and luggage
compartment, timed switching-on of internal roof lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel cut-off system
intervenes.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot are not
closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators start flashing quickly.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button: for locking of doors and luggage
compartment, with switching-off of roof light and single flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided). If the luggage compartment is
open, the doors will, however, be locked.
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When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are
automatically locked if this specific function has been set (only on
versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).
When the doors are locked from outside the car (using the remote
control), LED A fig. 15 will switch on for a few seconds and then start
flashing (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside the car (by pressing the
button) the LED will remain on constantly.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press the
button to open the luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that the boot has been
opened.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLSThe system can recognise up to 8 remote controls. If you need to
request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services,
taking the CODE Card (for versions/markets, where provided), an
identity document and documents proving ownership of the car with
you.REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROLProceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 16 and move the metal insert B to opening
position; turn screw C to
using a fine bit screwdriver;
❒remove battery compartment D and replace battery E respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in the key and secure it by turning
screw C to
.
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