GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ....... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
ALARM ........................................... 13
IGNITION SWITCH .......................... 14
SEATS ............................................ 15
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 17
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 18
CLIMATE CONTROL ....................... 19
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 20
HEATING AND VENTILATION.......... 21
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL........ 24
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ......................... 2
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 28
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 29
ROOF LIGHT................................... 31
CONTROLS .................................... 32
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 33
DOORS ........................................... 36
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 37
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT /
BONNET ......................................... 38
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 40
ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY
CONTROL) SYSTEM ....................... 41
“ALFA DNA” SYSTEM (DYNAMIC
CAR CONTROL SYSTEM)............... 45 EOBD SYSTEM (EUROPEAN ON
BOARD DIAGNOSIS) ...................... 48
RADIO SYSTEM .............................. 49
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER .................................. 49
PARKING SENSORS....................... 50
TPMS (TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM) ................. 53
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 56
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 57
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DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
“Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key at MAR-ON and
ring nut A fig. 22 turned to
, the
daytime running lights switch on. The
other lights and interior lighting stay off.
IMPORTANT The daytime running
lights are an alternative to the dipped
headlights for driving during the
daytime in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the
use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot be used in place of dipped
headlights when driving through tunnels
or at night. The use of daytime running
lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country in which you are driving.
Comply with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON, turn ring nut A fig. 22 to
.
The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped
headlights are switched on. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel. PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on
with ignition key at STOP or removed,
by moving ring nut A fig. 22 first to
position
and then to position
.
The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A at
, pull the stalk
towards the steering wheel beyond the
end of travel position. The
warning
light switches on in the instrument
panel. When the stalk is pulled towards
the steering wheel again, beyond the
end of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and the warning
light
switches off.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
regardless of the position of ring nut A.
Thewarning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
For the activation and deactivation of
the rear fog lights, refer to the
"Controls" section.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left stalk fig. 22 operates most of
the exterior lights. The exterior lights
can only be switched on when the
ignition key is at MAR-ON.
The instrument panel and the
dashboard and central tunnel
controls will light up together with the
exterior lights.
CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Operation
Press switch A fig. 26 to switch the
lights on/off.
Warning lights
and
on the panel
are lit up when the hazard warning
lights are on.
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REAR FOG LIGHT
Operation
Press the
fig. 27 button to switch
the light on/off.
The LED on the button lights up to
indicate the activation of the rear fog
light. The rear fog light switches on only
when the dipped headlights are on.
CENTRAL LOCKING
Operation
Press thefig. 28 button to lock all
doors at the same time. When the
doors are locked, the LED on the
button lights up.
Locking takes place irrespective of the
position of the ignition key. FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
Operation
This intervenes in the event of impact,
causing:
❒
fuel supply cut-off with the engine
consequently switching off;
❒ the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒ the switching on of the interior lights;
❒ the switching on of the hazard
warning lights.
The digital
warning light and the
dedicated message on the display
indicate the intervention of the system.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area.
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After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒bring the left exterior light control
stalk to central position (neutral);
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ activate the right direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒ activate the left direction indicator;
❒ deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒ turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
16) The use of hazard warning lights
is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
17) If, after an impact, you smell fuel or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
system to avoid the risk of fire.
INTERIOR FITTINGSSTORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Front
For versions/markets, where provided,
the car features a storage compartment
A fig. 29 on the dashboard.
Rear
This is located at the centre of the rear
partition, easily accessible from the 2
seats. To access it, press button A fig.
30 and release clasp B. There is a
lock in button A, permitting the storage
compartment to be locked using a
specific key.
On some versions, the storage
compartment is replaced with a mesh
pocket fig. 31.29
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AIR CLEANERFor cleaner replacement, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
BATTERYBattery A fig. 118 does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at
a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership
is, however, necessary to check
efficiency.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
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If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery rapidly
and maintain its efficiency over time,
carefully observe the following
instructions:
❒
when you park the car, ensure that
the doors and tailgate are properly
closed, to prevent roof lights inside
the passenger and luggage
compartments respectively from
staying on;
❒ switch off the roof lights; the car is,
however, equipped with a system
which switches the interior lights off
automatically;
❒ do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒ before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.118
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INDEX
ABS .............................................. 42
– System intervention ................... 42
Air cleaner ...................................... 145
Alarm ............................................. 13"Alfa DNA" system ........................ 45
– "All Weather" mode ................... 47
– Driving modes ........................... 46
– “Dynamic” mode ....................... 46
– "Natural" mode.......................... 46
– “Race” mode............................. 46Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
Ashtray .......................................... 35
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ... 42Backrest pocket ........................... 35
Battery ........................................... 145 – advice for extending lifetime ...... 145
– replacement .............................. 145
Battery (recharging) ........................ 129
Body versions ................................ 156
Bodywork – body codes ............................... 156
– maintenance ............................. 150
– protection against atmospheric agents................... 149
– warranty .................................... 149
Bonnet – Closing ...................................... 39 – Opening .................................... 38
Brakes ........................................... 160 – brake fluid level.......................... 142
bulb replacement.................... 123-124
Bulb replacement – exterior lights ............................. 122
– interior lights .............................. 125
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 120
Car inactivity ................................. 111
Carrying children safely .................. 93
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ......................................... 42
Central locking ............................... 32
Changing a bulb............................. 118 – General instructions................... 118
Cigar lighter.................................... 34
Cleaning and maintenance – bodywork .................................. 149
– car interior ................................. 151
– engine compartment ................. 150
– front headlights ......................... 150
– leather parts .............................. 152
– leather seats.............................. 151
– plastic and coated parts ............ 152
– seats and fabric parts ................ 151
– windows.................................... 150
Climate control ............................... 19 – Passenger compartment air diffusers .................................... 20 Climatic comfort ............................. 20
Clutch ............................................ 159
CO2 emissions............................... 175
Conditions of use ........................... 110
Control buttons .............................. 62
Control panel and instruments ....... 60
Controls ......................................... 32
Cruise Control ................................ 29
Cup holder ..................................... 35
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 27
Dimensions .................................... 167
Dipped beam headlights – bulb replacement ...................... 122
Direction indicators ........................ 27 – bulb replacement ...................... 122
– “Lane change” function ............. 27
Door mirrors – Door mirrors .............................. 18
Doors ............................................. 36 – Central door locking/unlocking ...................... 36
Driver's side front airbag ................ 97
Driving style.................................... 110
DTC (Drag Torque Control) system ......................................... 42EBD system .................................. 42
Electric windows ............................ 37 – Controls .................................... 37"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 44
INDEX
Engine codes ................................ 156
Engine compartment – checking levels .......................... 139
– washing .................................... 150
Engine coolant indicator ................. 62
Engine – engine cooling system fluid level........................................... 141
– identification codes ................... 156
– marking ..................................... 155
– technical data............................ 157
Engine oil – consumption ............................. 141
– level check ................................ 141
EOBD system ................................ 48
ESC (Electronic Stability Control) system ......................................... 41
Exterior lights ................................. 26
Extinguisher ................................... 35Filling the tank ............................... 56
Fitting "Universal" child restraint system ......................................... 94
Fix&Go automatic kit ...................... 115
Flashing ......................................... 27
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ............................. 171"Follow Me Home" device ............. 28Front airbags................................. 97
Fuel consumption .......................... 174
Fuel cut-off system......................... 32 Fuel level gauge ............................. 62
Fuel supply..................................... 158
Fuses (replacement) ....................... 126
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 62Handbrake.................................... 103
Hazard warning lights..................... 32
HBA system ................................... 43
Headlights...................................... 40 – Adjusting the headlights abroad ...................................... 40
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
– Light beam direction.................. 40
Heating and ventilation ................... 21
Hill Holder system .......................... 43Identification data – bodywork paint plate ................. 154
– chassis marking ........................ 154
– engine marking.......................... 155
Identification data – identification data plate.............. 154
Ignition switch ................................ 14 – Steering lock ............................. 15
Installing electrical/electronic devices ........................................ 49
Instrument panel ............................ 60
Interior fittings ................................ 33
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 151Light clusters – front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 122
– rear light clusters (changing a bulb).......................................... 123
Lubricants (specifications) .............. 171
Luggage compartment / Bonnet .... 38
Luggage compartment – Opening .................................... 38
Luggage compartment roof light – bulb replacement ...................... 125
M
ain beam headlights .................. 27
– bulb replacement ...................... 122
Maintenance and care – heavy-duty use of the car .......... 138
– periodic checks ......................... 138
– scheduled servicing ................... 134
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 135
Manual climate control ................... 24
Menu options ................................. 64
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 124O
ddments pocket......................... 34
On-board instruments – display....................................... 60
– engine coolant temperature indicator .................................... 62
– fuel level gauge ......................... 62
– On-board instruments ............... 60
– rev counter ................................ 62