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SEATSFRONT SEATS
All adjustments must be made with the car stationary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 20 and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
driving position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering
wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever, always check that
the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it
back and forth. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to lose control of
the car.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 20 up or down until the desired height is achieved.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated in the driver's seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob C fig. 20 until the desired position is reached.
For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt
fits closely across your chest and pelvis.
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HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONTHead restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automatically
into the desired position:
❒upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it clicks into place;
❒downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 23 and lower the head
restraint.
Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 23, then remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.“Anti-Whiplash” device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-Whiplash” device,
which reduces the distance between head and head restraint in the
event of a rear impact, thus mitigating the “whiplash” effect.
The head restraint may move when the backrest is pressed by the
occupant's torso or hand: this behaviour is caused by the system and
should not be considered a malfunction.
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REARTwo height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back seats
(to adjust the height see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A fig. 24, then remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
STEERING WHEELIt can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A fig. 25 by pushing it forwards (position 1) and
adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it towards
the steering wheel (position 2).
All adjustments must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and engine off.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 the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENTThe luggage compartment can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or totally
extended by splitting the rear seat. See the descriptions in “Removing
the parcel shelf” and “Folding back the seats” paragraphs for how
to expand the luggage compartment.
Removing the parcel shelf
Proceed as follows:
❒free the ends of the two parcel shelf B mounting links A fig. 62 by
removing the eyelets C from the mounting pins;
❒free the pins A fig. 63 on the outside of the shelf from the housings B
in the side mountings, then remove the parcel shelf;
❒after removal, the parcel shelf can be loaded sideways into the
luggage compartment or placed between the front seat backrests
and the folded-back rear seat cushions (with the luggage
compartment completely expanded).
Folding the seatsProceed as follows:
❒raise the head restraints to the maximum height, press both the
buttons A fig. 64 to the side of the two supports, then remove the
head restraints by sliding them upwards;
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELYFor optimal protection in the event of a collision, all passengers must
be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems. This is even more
important for children.
This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries according to EC
Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared with adults, a child's head is
proportionally larger and heavier than the rest of the body, while
muscles and bone structure are not fully developed. Therefore, correct
restraint systems are necessary which are different from adult seat
belts.
Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and wear the seat belts normally.
The results of research in relation to the best protection for children is
summarised in European Regulation EEC-R44, which divides the
restraint systems into five groups in addition to making their use
compulsory:Group Weight groups
Group0 upto10kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kgAll restraint devices must bear the type-approval data along with the
control mark on a label firmly secured to the child seat which must
never be removed.Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended having been specifically tested for
Alfa Romeo cars.
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. It is advisable to always carry children in a child seat on
the rear seat, which is the most protected position in the event
of a collision.Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the
front seat in a backwards-facing cradle seat, the
passenger's front and side air bags must be deactivated
through the Setup menu. Deactivation should be verified by
checking the
warning light on the instrument panel.
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.
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WHEELSRIMS AND TYRESPressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres. The vehicle
registration document also lists all type-approved tyres.
IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies between the Owner
handbook and the registration document, take the information from the
latter.
For safe driving, the car must be fitted with tyres of the same make and
type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use tubes with tubeless tires.SPACE-SAVER WHEELPressed steel rim. Tubeless tyre.READING THE TYRE CODEExample fig. 173: 195/55 R 16 91V195
Rated width (S, distance in mm between sidewalls)
55
Height/width ratio (H/S) as a percentage
RRadial tyre16
Rim diameter in inches (Ø)
91
Load rating (capacity)
VMaximum speed indexMaximum speed index
Qup to 160 km/hRup to 170 km/hSup to 180 km/hTup to 190 km/hUup to 200 km/hHup to 210 km/hVup to 240 km/hW
up to 270 km/h
Yup to 300 km/h
Maximum speed index for snow tyresQM + S
up to 160 km/h
TM + S
up to 190 km/h
HM + S
up to 210 km/h
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DIMENSIONSDimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. Height is measured with car unladen.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUMEUnladen capacity (V.D.A. standards): = 270 dm
3
AB CD E FGH
4063 904 2511 648 14461475
(*)/
1483(**)
17201469
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1475(**)
(*)With 5/ R1 tyres
(**)With 215/40 R18 tyresSmall variations in size are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims
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