AIR VENTS
❒Climate control system ....................... 22
LEFT STALK
❒External lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and on-board
instruments ......................................... 94
❒Warning lights ..................................... 99
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 39
UConnect Radio/UConnect Radio
Nav (for versions/markets, where
provided)
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
❒Operation ...........................................140
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
❒Opening .............................................. 46
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
❒Climate comfort .................................. 23
❒Manual climate control system ............ 24
❒Automatic dual-zone climate control
system................................................ 28
CONTROL BUTTONS
❒Door locking ....................................... 45
❒Fog lights ............................................ 44
❒Rear fog lights .................................... 44
❒iTPMS system (for versions/markets
whereprovided).................................. 72
STEERING WHEEL
❒Adjustment ......................................... 19
❒Driver side front airbag ........................140
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CRUISE CONTROL LEVER (for
versions/markets, where provided)
❒Operation ........................................... 40
CLIMATE CONTROL
(cooling)
To cool, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the blue section;
❒press button F to turn internal air
recirculation on (circular LED around
the button on);
❒turn knob E to
;
❒press button B to turn the climate
control system on and turn knob C to
at least 1 (1st speed); for faster
action, turn knob C to 6 (maximum
fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
Proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the right to increase
the temperature;
❒press button F to turn internal air
recirculation off (circular LED around
the button off);
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT HEATING
For rapid heating, proceed as follows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button F to turn on the internal
air recirculation system;❒turn knob E to
;
❒turn knob C to 6 (maximum fan
speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the
desired comfort conditions and press
button F to turn internal air recirculation
off (circular LED around the button off)
and prevent misting.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it
takes a few minutes to obtain fast
heating.
AUTOMATIC
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
This function activates automatic
demisting/defrosting of: front windows
(windscreen and side windows), heated
nozzles, heated exterior rear view
mirrors.
To activate the function, turn knob E to
the “Defrosting” symbol identified by
the
symbol.
The manual climate control system will
automatically set itself to the following
configuration:
❒the demisting symbol
will turn
from red to orange (to indicate that
the function has been activated);❒the heated rear window (and all
defrosting devices in the car) will be
turned on. The circular LED around
the
button will light up to indicate
that the function has been activated;
❒the air flow will go to maximum
speed (6th);
❒air circulation will be opened, if it was
closed (the circular LED around the
corresponding button will be off);
❒air mixing will go to “maximum heat”;
❒the additional electric heater (for
versions/markets, where provided)
will be turned on;
❒the compressor will be activated (the
circular LED will switch on to indicate
that the AC function is on).
Window demisting
The climate control system is very
useful in preventing the windows from
misting up in the event of high levels
of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside
moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature
inside and outside the passenger
compartment, proceed as follows to
demist the windows:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
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ADDITIONAL HEATER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This allows the passenger
compartment to be heated more
quickly in cold weather conditions. The
additional heater turns off automatically
after the required comfort conditions
are achieved.
Automatic dual zone
climate control system
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The additional heater activates
automatically depending on the
environmental conditions and with
engine started.
Manual climate control
system
The additional heater activates
automatically when knob A is turned to
the end of the red section and the fan
is set to at least 1
stspeed.
IMPORTANT The heater only works if
the outside temperature and engine
coolant temperature are low. The heater
will not activate if the battery voltage is
too low.
IMPORTANT
2) The climate control system
detects the passenger
compartment temperature with a
mean radiant temperature sensor
fitted in a cover under the internal
rear view mirror. Obstructing the
field of view of this sensor with
any object could cause the
climate control system to operate
with less than optimal efficiency
.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
IN BRIEF
The left stalk fig. 31 operates most of
the external lights. The external
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
external lights.
DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
“Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key at MAR-ON and
ring nut A fig. 31 turned to
, the
daytime running lights switch on. The
other lights and interior lighting stay off.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW PLUG
HEATING FAILURE (diesel versions)
This warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON. It will switch off as soon as
the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature. The engine can be started as soon
as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature
conditions, the warning light comes on for a very
short time only.
Glow plug preheating failure
The warning light will flash (a message will appear
on the display, on some versions) to indicate a
fault in the glow plugs preheating system.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
amberWATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel versions)
The warning light remains on constantly when
driving (together with a message in the display),
to indicate the presence of water in the diesel
filter.
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WARNING
68) Failure of thewarning light is indicated by thewarning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the passenger side airbag. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING
106) Using the levers incorrectly
(levers pushed towards the
dashboard, see fig. 137) could
break them.
107) Never leave children
unattended in the car. Always
remove the ignition key when
leaving the car and take the key
with you.
108) The Launch control function is
only available in Dynamic mode.
Regardless of what is explicitly
indicated in the description of
these modes, the ESC and ASR
systems are deactivated during
operation of the Launch Control
function. This means that vehicle
dynamic control is the sole
responsibility of the driver.
Therefore pay the utmost
attention when using the Launch
Control. Take into account traffic
and road surface conditions and
during manoeuvres make sure
there is enough room in the area
concerned.
SAVING FUEL
Here are some suggestions which can
help you to save fuel and lower harmful
emissions.
GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Car maintenance
Checks and adjustments should be
carried out in accordance with the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” (see
chapter “Maintenance and care”).
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the car and its
arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack
from the roof after use. These
accessories lower aerodynamic
penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. When transporting
particularly large objects, use a trailer
if possible.
Electrical devices
Use the electrical devices only for the
necessary amount of time. The heated
rear window, additional headlights,
screen wipers and heater fan require a
considerable amount of energy;
increasing the current uptake increases
fuel consumption (by up to +25% in
an urban cycle).
Climate control system
Using the climate control system will
increase consumption: use the air vents
when the temperature outside permits.
Devices for
aerodynamic control
The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and fuel consumption.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 62
Additional heater ............................ 35
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System) ........................ 38
Air cleaner ...................................... 210
Alarm ............................................. 14
“Alfa DNA” system ........................ 66
– Driving modes ........................... 66
– "Natural" Mode.......................... 67
Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
ALFA TCT ...................................... 151
Ashtray .......................................... 48
ASR system (Anti-Slip
Regulation) ................................... 63
Automatic dual zone climate
control ......................................... 28
Battery .......................................... 211
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 211
– replacement .............................. 211
Battery (recharging) ........................ 191
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 216
– protection against
atmospheric agents................... 216
– warranty .................................... 216
Bonnet ........................................... 59
– Closing ...................................... 59
– Opening .................................... 59Brakes ........................................... 233
– brake fluid level.......................... 209
bulb replacement ........................... 178
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ............................. 177
– interior lights .............................. 180
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 175
Carrying children safely ................. 133
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system ......................................... 63
Central locking ............................... 45
Changing a bulb............................. 173
– General instructions................... 173
Changing a wheel .......................... 165
Checking levels .............................. 205
Cigar lighter.................................... 48
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork .................................. 216
– car interior ................................. 218
– front headlights ......................... 217
– leather parts .............................. 218
– leather seats.............................. 218
– plastic and coated parts ............ 218
– seats and fabric parts ................ 218
Climate control ............................... 22
– Central air diffusers.................... 22
– Rear air diffuser ......................... 22
– Side air diffusers ........................ 22– Upper air diffusers ..................... 22
Climatic comfort ............................. 23
– Diffusers .................................... 23
Clutch ............................................ 232
CO2 emissions............................... 254
CODE Card .................................... 11
Control buttons .............................. 85
Control panel and instruments ....... 94
– Multifunction display .................. 94
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display....................................... 95
Controls ......................................... 44
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement ...................... 181
Cruise Control ................................ 40
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 35
Diesel filter ..................................... 210
Dimensions .................................... 240
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
Direction indicators ................... 37-178
– bulb replacement ...................... 178
– “Lane change” function ............. 37
Display ........................................... 84
Doors ............................................. 51
– Child safety device .................... 52
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 51
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 81