SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured
labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using
this component. Under the bonnet
there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It
is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
There is an electronic device in each
key which can identify the signal
emitted, when the engine is started,
from an aerial built into the ignition
switch. The signal, which changes
each time the engine is started, is the
“password” by means of which the
control unit recognises the key and
enables starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR-ON, the Alfa
Romeo CODE system control unit
sends an acknowledgement code to
the engine management control unit to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key.Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
management control unit.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the
warning
light (on some versions a message
together with a symbol is shown on the
display) switches on in the instrument
panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come
with the car. If it is still not possible to
start the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Activation of warning
light while driving
❒If the
warning light (or symbol on
the display) switches on, this means
that the system is running self-
diagnosis (caused, for example, by a
voltage drop).
❒If thewarning light (or symbol on
the display) stays on, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm activates in the following
cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/
luggage compartment (perimeter
protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition
switch (ignition key turned to
MAR-ON);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by
an acoustic and visual signal (flashing of
the direction indicators for several
seconds). The alarm activation modes
may vary according to the market.
There is a maximum number of
acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal
operation.IMPORTANT The engine locking
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically
activated when the ignition key is
extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries.
SWITCHING ON THE
ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition key either
turned to STOP or removed, point the
key with remote control towards the car
and press and release the
button.
Except for specific markets, the system
emits a visual and acoustic signal and
enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the
switching on of the alarm: in the event
of faults, the system will generate a
further acoustic and/or visual signal
through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a
second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on
the dashboard, wait about 4 seconds
and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check that the doors,
bonnet and luggage compartment are
closed correctly and then reactivate the
system by pressing the
button.If the alarm emits an acoustic signal
even when the doors, bonnet and
luggage compartment are correctly
closed, a fault has occurred in system
operation: in this case, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated
using the remote control, once about
30 seconds have elapsed from when
the ignition key was turned to STOP
and a door or the tailgate was last
opened and then closed, the alarm
activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the
button A fig. 10 lighting up intermittently
and the indications of activation
described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the
doors are closed by turning the metal
insert of the key in the driver side door
latch. If the system self-activates, the
doors are not locked.
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SWITCHING OFF THE
ALARM
Press the
button. The following
operations are performed (excluding
some markets):
❒the direction indicators flash briefly
twice;
❒there are two brief acoustic signals;
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT
PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of
the protection, close the side windows
and any sun roof completely (for
versions/markets, where provided).
To disable the function, press button A
fig. 10 before activating the alarm.
When the function is disabled, this is
indicated by the LED on the button
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift
protection must be repeated each
time the instrument panel is switched
off.DISABLING THE ALARM
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car
inactivity), close the doors by turning
the metal insert of the key with remote
control in the door lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or
the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the key in
the ignition switch and then turning it to
MAR-ON.
IGNITION DEVICEThe key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 11:
❒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.
2) 3)
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A0K0548
11
A0K0362
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PARKING SENSORS(for versions/markets, where provided)
These are located in the car's front
bumper fig. 89 and rear bumper fig. 90
and their function is to inform the driver,
through an intermittent acoustic signal,
about the presence of obstacles in
front of and behind the car.ACTIVATION
Version with rear
sensors
On the versions with 4 rear sensors, the
system is activated when the reverse
gear is engaged.
Version with front and
rear sensors
On the versions with 4 front sensors
and 4 rear sensors, the system is
activated when the reverse gear is
engaged or by pressing the button
fig. 91.
When reverse gear is released, the front
and rear sensors remain activated
until a speed of around 15 km/h
is exceeded to allow the parking
manoeuvre to be completed.The system can also be activated by
pressing the button
in the central
tunnel: a LED in the button switches on
when the system is activated.
Every time the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON the LED on the button
flashes briefly to indicate that the
system is running a diagnosis. The LED
activation should not be understood
as a fault.
The sensors are deactivated by
pressing the button
again or when
a speed of 15 km/h is exceeded: the
LED in the button is off when the
system is not active.
89
A0K0360
90
A0K0060
91
A0K0361
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Unit of measurement
(Setting the unit of
measurement)
With this function it is possible to set
the measurement units through three
sub-menus: “Distance”, “Consumption”
and “Temperature”.
To set the desired measurement unit,
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
display the three sub-menus;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to navigate through the three
submenus;
❒once the submenu to be modified
has been selected, briefly press
the SET/
button;
❒when the “Distance” submenu is
entered: briefly pressing
SET/
displays "km" or "mi"
depending on the previous setting;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒when the “Consumption” submenu is
entered, pressing SET/displays
km/l, l/100 km or mpg depending
on the previous setting;
If the set distance unit is "km", the fuel
consumption unit will be displayed in
km/l or l/100 km.If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel
consumption unit will be displayed
in “mpg”.
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒when the “Temperature” submenu is
entered, pressing SET/displays
“°C” or “°F” depending on the
previous setting;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
When you have made the required
settings, briefly press the
SET/
button to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button
down to go back to the main menu
screen without saving the new settings.
Hold the SET/
button down again
to return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to where
you are in the menu.
Language (Language
selection)
Display messages can be shown in
different languages: Italian, English,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Dutch, Turkish and Brazilian.
To set the desired language proceed as
follows:❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
previously set "language" starts
flashing on the display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Warnings volume
(Adjusting the
alert/warning acoustic
signal volume)
With this function it is possible to adjust
(to eight levels) the volume of the
acoustic signal which sounds in the
event of alerts and warning.
To set the desired volume proceed as
follows:
❒press the SET/
button briefly,
making the display flash the
previously set volume "level";
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGESIMPORTANT The warning light switches on together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this section in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures. Serious faults
are indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter
duration. The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS IN INSTRUMENT PANELWarning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redLOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a
few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the level of the brake fluid in
the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to leaks in the circuit.
The display shows the dedicated message.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Handbrake applied
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the handbrake is engaged. If
the car is moving an acoustic signal is also
emitted.Release the handbrake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display)
stays on, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redALTERNATOR FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
as soon as the engine has started (with the
engine idling a brief delay before switching off is
acceptable).If the warning light (or symbol on the display)
stays on constantly or flashing, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
63) If the
warning light does not switch on when the key is turned to MAR-ON or if it stays on when driving (together
with the message on the display), there may be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or
pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or, in a lower number of cases, they could deploy
erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
64) Failure of the
warning light is signalled by the flashing for longer than the usual 4 seconds of the
warning light
(located in the trim above the internal rear view mirror). In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the
passenger side airbag. In this case, the
warning light may not indicate a fault in the restraint systems. Before
proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redENGINE OIL DETERIORATED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will turn on flashing together with a dedicated message
on the display (for versions/markets where provided).
Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as
follows:
- for 1 minute every two hours;
- for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals of 5 seconds
until oil is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the warning
light will continue to flash in the same mode, until the oil is changed. A
specific message will appear on the display (for versions/markets, where
provided) in addition to the warning light. If the warning light flashes, this
does not mean that there is a fault, but simply informs that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the car. Engine oil
deterioration is accelerated by:
- mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration process
more frequent;
- use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have
time to reach its regular operating temperature;
- repeated interruptions of the regeneration process, signalled by the DPF
warning light switching on.Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as
possible.
65) 66)
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