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STARTING THE
ENGINEPROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal,
without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
100) 101)
102)
❒If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating the starting
procedure.
❒If, when the ignition key is at
MAR-ON, the
instrument panel
warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on together with the
warning light, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If
the warning light (or the symbol on
the display) remains on, try with
the other keys provided with the car.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
if the engine still does not start.❒Never leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is stopped.
PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
16)
❒engage the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the
warning lights
and
on the
instrument panel will turn on (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒wait for the warning lights 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.WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium speed without
accelerating abruptly;
❒do not demand full performance at
first. It is advisable to wait until the
engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
1)1)
19) 78
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of window washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades
Check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF
THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTSVERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
2
A0K2302
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Reconfigurable multifunctional display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E.
Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
3
A0K2303
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS
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– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 54
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 87
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)......................................... 67
Dual Pinion active steering ............. 79
Dusk sensor ................................... 36EBD system .................................. 65
Electric sun roof ............................. 52
Electric windows ............................ 56
– Controls .................................... 57"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 68Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 225
Engine compartment
– washing .................................... 219
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 102
Engine............................................ 227
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 212
– marking ..................................... 224
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 211
– level check ................................ 211
EOBD system ................................ 79
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 65
External courtesy lights .................. 38
External lights................................. 35Extinguisher ................................... 51
Filling the tank ............................... 86
Fitting "Universal" child seat ........... 140
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 176
Flashing ......................................... 37
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 247
Fog lights ................................. 45-184"Follow Me Home" device ............. 38Front airbags................................. 146
Front armrest ................................. 48
Front driver side airbag................... 146
Front passenger airbag .................. 146
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Fuel consumption .......................... 251
Fuel cut-off system......................... 46
Fuel level gauge ............................. 102
Fuel supply..................................... 231
Fuel tank cap ................................. 86
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .................... 187Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 91
Glove compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 187Handbrake.................................... 156
Hazard warning lights..................... 45
HBA system ................................... 67
Headlights...................................... 64– Adjusting headlights abroad ...... 64
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 64
– Light beam direction.................. 64
Headlight washers ......................... 217
Head restraints............................... 18
– "Anti-Whiplash" device .............. 19
– Front headrests ......................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 19
Hill Holder system .......................... 66
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 224
– Chassis marking........................ 224
– engine marking.......................... 224
– identification data plate.............. 224
Ignition device ................................ 15
– Steering lock ............................. 16
Installing a Universal Isofix child
seat.............................................. 143
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 81
Interior fittings ................................ 47
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 220
iTPMS system ................................ 77Jack.............................................. 171Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 183
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