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.
fig. 13
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IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to three different positions fig. 19:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car radio, central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are enabled;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety system that requires the
ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the engine does not start,
before the starting operation can be repeated.
If the ignition switch is tampered with (e.g.: attempted
theft), have it checked over by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services before driving again.
Always remove the key when you leave the car to
prevent someone from accidentally operating the
controls. Remember to engage the handbrake. Engage
1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse if the car is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in the car.
STEERING LOCKEngagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering wheel
until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn the ignition key to MAR.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g.: installation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in non-compliance of the car with
type-approval requirements.Never remove the key while the car is moving. The
steering wheel will lock as soon as it is turned. This
holds true for cars being towed as well.
fig. 19
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WARMING UP THE ENGINE JUST
AFTER IT HAS STARTEDProceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium revs and without
accelerating abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum performance for the first few kilometres. It
is advisable to wait until the engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.STOPPING THE ENGINETurn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a demanding drive, before turning the engine off
you should allow it to idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to decrease.
A quick burst on the accelerator before stopping the engine
serves absolutely no practical purpose. It wastes fuel and
is especially damaging to turbocharged engines.
PARKINGSwitch off the engine and pull up the handbrake. Engage a gear (1
stif
the car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered to one side.
If the car is parked on a steep slope block the wheels with a wedge or
stone. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car.
Never leave children unattended in the car. Always
remove the key from the ignition when leaving the car
and take it with you.
HANDBRAKETo engage the handbrake pull lever A fig. 108 upwards until the car is
secured. To release the handbrake, raise lever A slightly, hold down
button B and lower the lever.
fig. 108
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BS system ........................................ 101
– Mechanical Brake Assist................... 102
– System intervention.......................... 101
Additional heater ................................. 69
Air cleaner .......................................... 202
Alarm ................................................. 46
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 106
"Alfa DNA" (system) ............................ 106“Alfa DNA” system
– Driving modes................................. 106
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 108
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 107
– "Na l" Mode .............................. 106A
lfa Romeo Code system .................... 39
Ashtray ............................................... 84
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 104
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 62
Battery .............................................. 203
– advice for extending lifetime............. 203
– replacement .................................... 203
Battery (recharging).............................. 184Body versions....................................... 214
Bodywork
– bodywork codes .............................. 214
– maintenance ................................... 209
– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 209
– warranty......................................... 209
Bonnet................................................. 97
– Closing ........................................... 98
– Opening ......................................... 97
Brake Assist ......................................... 104
Brakes ................................................. 224
– brake fluid level............................... 202
bulb replacement .......................... 171-172
– interior lights................................... 173
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 169
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 167
Carrying children safely ...................... 130
CBC system (Cornering Brake Control) ... 105
Central locking..................................... 81
Changing a bulb .................................. 166
– General instructions ......................... 166
Changing a wheel ................................ 154Cigar lighter ........................................ 83
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................................... 209
– car interior...................................... 211
– engine compartment ........................ 210
– front headlights ............................... 210
– leather parts ................................... 211
– leather seats.................................... 211
– plastic and coated parts ................... 211
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 211
– windows ......................................... 210
Climate control/heating system ............. 57
Climatic comfort ................................... 56
– Diffusers ......................................... 56
Clutch ................................................. 223
CO2 emissions..................................... 250
Code Card........................................... 40
Control buttons..................................... 27
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 80
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 174
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Cruise Control ...................................... 75Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 69
Diesel filter .......................................... 202
Dimensions .......................................... 235
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 170
Direction indicators .............................. 71
– bulb replacement............................. 170
– “Lane change” function .................... 71
Display................................................ 24
Doors .................................................. 88
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 88
Driver side knee bag ............................ 139
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque) .............................................. 105
Dusk sensor ......................................... 70
Dynamic Suspension (active shock
absorber system) ................................ 113Electric power steering ........................ 114
Electric sun roof ................................... 85
Electric windows .................................. 90
– Controls .........................................."Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 105Engine codes ...................................... 214Engine compartment
– checking levels ................................ 193
– washing ......................................... 210
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 201
– identification codes.......................... 214
– marking.......................................... 213
– technical specifications..................... 216
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 200
– level check ...................................... 200
EOBD system ....................................... 114
Exterior lights ....................................... 69
– Left stalk ......................................... 69
External courtesy lights ......................... 72
Extinguisher ......................................... 84
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 131
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 161
Flashing .............................................. 71
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ...... 245
Fog lights........................................ 80-171"Follow Me Home" device ................... 71Front airbags...................................... 137
Front armrest ....................................... 82Front driver side airbag ........................ 138
Front passenger airbag ......................... 138
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 173
Fuel consumption.................................. 248
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 81
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 222
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 122
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 176
G
ear Shift Indicator ............................ 26
Glove compartment .............................. 82
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 174
H
andbrake ........................................ 145
Hazard warning lights .......................... 80
Headlights ........................................... 100
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 101
– bulb replacement............................. 169
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 100
– Light beam direction ........................ 100
Headlight washers................................ 208
Head restraints..................................... 52
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 52
– Front headrests ................................ 52
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– Rear head restraints......................... 53
Hill Holder system ................................ 103Identification data
– bodywork paint plate....................... 213
– Chassis marking .............................. 213
– engine marking ............................... 213
– identification data plate ................... 212
Ignition device ..................................... 48
– Steering lock ................................... 48
Installation of electrical/electronic
devices .............................................. 116
Installing a Universal Isofix child seat ..... 135
Interior fittings ...................................... 82
Interiors (cleaning)................................ 211Jack................................................... 155Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 169
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 171
Lubricants (specifications)...................... 245
Luggage compartment .......................... 94
– Closing the luggage compartment..... 95
– Emergency luggage compartment
opening .......................................... 94– Extending the luggage
compartment................................... 96
– Luggage compartment
initialisation .................................... 95
– Opening the luggage
compartment................................... 94
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 173
M
ain beam headlights ....................... 71
– bulb replacement............................. 169
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ................. 192
– periodic checks ............................... 192
– scheduled servicing ......................... 187
– scheduled servicing plan .................. 188
Menu options ....................................... 29
MSR system ......................................... 104
Multifunction display ............................ 24
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement............................. 172
Parking ............................................. 145
– Handbrake ..................................... 145
Parking lights ....................................... 70
Parking sensors .................................... 117
Performance ........................................ 236
Plugs (type) .......................................... 216Pollen filter........................................... 202
Power sockets....................................... 83
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .......... 134
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system .............................. 115
Pretensioners........................................ 127
– Load limiters ................................... 127
Protecting the environment .................... 123
– Particulate filter (DPF)....................... 123
Puddle light
– bulb replacement............................. 175
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones.............................................. 116
Rain sensor .......................................... 73
Raising the car ..................................... 185
Rear fog light ....................................... 80
Rear fog light/reversing light................. 172
Rear view mirrors ................................. 54
– Door mirrors ................................... 55
– Internal mirror ................................. 54
Rear window washer jets ...................... 208
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ......... 201
Rear window washer/wiper .................. 74
Rear Window Wiper
– blade replacement ........................... 207
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