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Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors,
the system will no longer be available and a warning
message will be shown on the display, until 4 wheels
with sensors are fitted again.The TPMS cannot warn of sudden decreases in tyre
pressure (for example when a tyre bursts). In this case,
stop the car, braking with caution and avoiding
abrupt steering.Replacing standard tyres with winter tyres and vice
versa requires TPMS system adjustment that must only
be performed by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.Variations in outside temperature may cause tyre
pressures to vary. The TPMS may temporarily indicate
insufficient pressure. In this case, check the tyre
pressure when cold and, if necessary, restore the inflation values.
When a tyre is removed, it is advisable to replace the
rubber valve seal as well: contact Alfa Romeo
Authorised Services. Tyre and rim fitting/removal
operations require specific precautions; to avoid damaging or
fitting the sensors incorrectly, tyre and wheel fitting/removal
operations should only be carried out by specialised staff.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.Intense radio-frequency interference may prevent the
correct operation of the TPMS. This condition will be
indicated by a message on the display. The message
will disappear automatically as soon as the interference ceases to
affect the system.
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FRONT AIRBAGSThe car is equipped with multi-stage front airbags (“Smart bags”) for
the driver and passenger and knee bags for the driver.“SMART BAG” SYSTEM (MULTISTAGE
FRONT AIRBAGS)The front airbags (driver's and passenger's) and the driver's knee bag
have been designed to protect the occupants in the event of head-on
crashes of medium-high severity, by placing cushions between the
occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-deployment in other types of impacts (side impacts, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not indicate a system malfunction.Front airbags may not activate in the following situations:
❒frontal impacts against highly deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision against guard rail);
❒jamming of the car underneath other vehicles or protective barriers
(e.g. underneath a truck or a guard rail); in this case, the bags
would offer no additional protection with respect to the seat belt and
their deployment would be inappropriate. In these cases, non-
deployment does not indicate a system malfunction.
Do not apply stickers or other objects to the steering
wheel, to the passenger's side air bag cover or on the
roof side lining. Do not place objects on the passenger
side of the dashboard because these could interfere with the
correct opening of the passenger airbag and cause injury to
occupants.
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The airbags do not replace, but rather complement, the use of seat
belts, which should always be worn. In the event of an impact,
someone not wearing a seat belt could move forward and come into
contact with a bag which is still in the opening phase. The protection
offered by the bag is compromised in these circumstances.

FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment in the centre of the steering
wheel fig. 103.
Always drive with your hands on the steering wheel
rim so that the airbag can inflate freely if necessary.
Do not drive with your body bent forward. Keep the
back of your seat upright and lean back into it.
FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment in the dashboard fig. 104.
Do not arrange cradle child seats facing backwards if the
front passenger side airbag is enabled. Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby
regardless of the severity of the collision. Always
deactivate the passenger side airbag when placing a child
seat on the front seat. The passenger seat must also be slid back as far
as possible in order to avoid the child seat from coming into contact
with the dashboard. Though not required by law, we recommend that
you reactivate this airbag as soon as the child no longer needs to be
transported to ensure better protection for adults.
fig. 103
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DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAGThis is located in a dedicated compartment under the steering wheel
fig. 105.
It provides additional protection in the event of a frontal impact.Deactivating the passenger side front
airbag and side bag (chest/pelvis
protection)Deactivate the passenger side front airbag and side bags (chest-pelvis
protection) when you have to transport a child on the front seat. With
the airbags deactivated, the
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
To deactivate the airbags, see the “Knowing your car”
section, “Menu Options” paragraph.
SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS -
WINDOW BAGS)The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and passenger,
protecting the chest/pelvis, and window bags for protecting front and
rear passengers’ heads.
Side bags protect occupants from side-on crashes of medium/high
severity by placing the bag between the occupant and the internal
parts of the side structure of the car.
Non-activation of side bags in other types of collisions (head-on
collisions, rear shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not an indication of system
malfunction.
fig. 105
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PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONSProceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever in neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the warning lights
and
(or the symbol on the display) on the instrument panel will
switch on;
❒wait for the warning lights (or the symbol on the display) to switch
off;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal, without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV;
warning light switches off.
Waiting too long will waste the heating work carried out by the
glow plugs. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If the
warning light flashes for about 1 minute after
starting or during prolonged cranking, this indicates a fault
in the glow plug preheating system. Use the car normally
if the engine starts and go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible.
It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
It is advisable not to demand maximum performance from
your car (e.g. excessive acceleration, long distances at
maximum rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.) when it is
first used.When the engine is off, do not leave the ignition key turned
to MAR to prevent unnecessary electrical consumption from
draining the battery.Remember that the brake servo and electromechanical
power steering are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much more effort than
usual is required on the brake pedal and steering wheel.Never start the engine by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. These manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
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The vehicle's driving characteristics will be modified
with the space-saver wheel fitted. Avoid violent
acceleration and braking, sharp steering and fast
cornering. The total life of a space-saver wheel is approximately
3,000 km, after which it must be replaced by another wheel of
the same type. Never attempt to fit a conventional tyre on a rim
designed for use as a space-saver wheel. Repair and refit the
standard wheel as soon as possible. Two or more space-saver
wheels should never be used together. Do not grease the threads
of bolts before fitting them: they might slip out.The jack provided is only intended to be used for
replacing tyres on the vehicle with which it is supplied,
or on same-model vehicles. Never use the jack for
other purposes, such as lifting other car models. Never use it for
repair operations under the vehicle. Incorrect positioning of the
jack may cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads
higher than those shown on the label. Never install snow chains
on the small spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving wheel) is
punctured and you need to use snow chains, use a standard
wheel from the rear axle and install the small spare wheel on the
rear axle. In this way, with two normal front drive wheels, it is
possible to use snow chains.Incorrectly fitting the hubcap may cause it to fall off
when the vehicle is in motion. Never tamper with the
inflating valve. Never introduce tools of any kind
between rim and tyre. Regularly check the inflation pressure of
the tyres and space-saver wheel (see chapter "Technical
specifications").
JACKPlease note that:
❒the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❒the jack requires no adjustment;
❒the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a fault it must be
replaced by another original one;
❒no tool other than its cranking device may be fitted on the jack.
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DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPS
Parking sensor control unit, Tyre pressure monitoring control unit, Rain/dusk sensor on interior
rear view mirror, Electrochromic sensor on interior rear view mirror, Seat belts fastened warning
light display on interior rear view mirror, Control panel lighting (central control panel, driver
side control panel, control panel on steering wheel,Blue&Me
™
control panel), Heater pad
activation switches on front seats, Alarm system volumetric sensor control unit, Electric sun roof
control unit, Navigation system socket on dashboardF49 5
Clutch activation switch, Brake light switch, Relay switch coils on engine fuse box control unit,
Control system on internal climate control/heater unit,Blue&Me™
control unit, Radio setup,
Flow meter, Water in diesel sensorF51 5
Instrument panelF53 5
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RAISING THE CARIf you need to lift the car contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, who
will be equipped with a workshop lift.
IMPORTANT Be careful when positioning the arm of the lift for versions
with side skirts.
TOWING THE CARThe tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in the
boot.ATTACHING THE TOW HOOKRelease the plug A by pressing the lower part, take the tow hook B
from its housing in the tool support and tighten it securely on the front
threaded pin (fig. 156) or on the rear threaded pin (fig. 157).
Before beginning to tow, turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP, without extracting it The steering
column will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be steered.
fig. 156
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