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.................14
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM....14
THE KEYS.................15
ALARM...................16
IGNITION SWITCH............18
SEATS....................18
STEERING WHEEL............20
REAR VIEW MIRRORS.........20
CLIMATE CONTROL...........22
CLIMATIC COMFORT..........23
HEATING AND VENTILATION.....24
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL....26
EXTERIOR LIGHTS............28
WINDOW CLEANING..........29
CRUISE CONTROL............30
ROOF LIGHT................31
CONTROLS................32
INTERIOR FITTINGS...........33
DOORS...................36
ELECTRIC WINDOWS..........37
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT / ENGINE
COVER...................38
HEADLIGHTS...............39
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
SYSTEM..................40
“Alfa DNA” SYSTEM (Dynamic car
control system)..............44
EOBD SYSTEM (European On Board
Diagnosis)..................46
RADIO SYSTEM..............47ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER..................47
PARKING SENSORS...........48
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)...................50
REFUELLING THE CAR.........54
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT .56
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THE KEYS
KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
The metal insert A fig. 5 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Operation
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 6 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal
insert.
1)
Door unlocking
Briefly press button
: unlocking of
doors, timed switching on of internal
roof light and double flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/
markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if
the fuel cut-off system intervenes.
If when locking the doors, one or more
doors are not closed correctly, the LED
flashes quickly together with the
direction indicators.
Door locking
Briefly press button
: locking of
doors, switching off of internal roof light
and single flashing of direction
indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
If one or more door are open, the doors
will not be locked. This is indicated by a
rapid flashing of the direction indicators
(for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors will be locked if the tailgate isopen however.
When a speed of more than 20 km/h is
reached, the doors will be locked
automatically if this specific function
was set.
When the doors are locked from
outside the car (using the remote
control), LED A fig. 7 will switch on for a
few seconds and then start flashing
(deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside
the car (by pressing the
button on
the dashboard) the LED will remain on
constantly.
REQUESTING
ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8
remote controls. Should a new remote
control be necessary, go to the
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership,
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Increasing speed
This can be done in two ways:by pressing the accelerator and
storing the new speed reached
or
by moving the stalk upwards (+) until
the new speed, which will be stored
automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the stalk
corresponds to an increase in speed of
about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held upwards will continuously increase
the speed.
Decreasing speed
This can be done in two ways:by deactivating the device and then
storing the new speed
or
by moving the stalk downwards (–)
until the new speed, which will be
stored automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the stalk will
correspond to a slight reduction in
speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping
the stalk held downwards will decrease
the speed continuously.
Deactivation
The device can be switched off by the
driver in the following ways:
by turning ring nut A fig. 24 toO;
by switching off the engine;
by pressing the CANCEL/RESUME
button;
by pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator; in this last case the system
is not completely deactivated but gives
priority to the acceleration request. The
device still remains active, without the
need to press the CANCEL/RESUME
button to return to the previous
condition once acceleration is
concluded.
WARNING
14)When driving with device active, do not
press the "N" button on the transmission
control panel.
15)If operation of the device is faulty or in
the case of failure, turn ring nut A fig. 24 to
O and contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ROOF LIGHT
Operation
The lens of roof light A fig. 25 can be
set to three positions:
right side pressed: light always on
left side pressed: light always off
central position (neutral): the light
switches on and off when the doors are
opened or closed.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
To facilitate getting in/out of the car at
night or in poorly lit areas, two timed
modes have been provided.
Timing while getting into the car
The roof light switches on as follows:
for about 10 seconds when the
doors are unlocked;
for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
for about 10 seconds when one of
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the doors is closed.
The timed period is interrupted when
the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON.
Timing while getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the roof light will switch on as
follows:
for about 10 seconds, if the key is
removed within 2 minutes of the engine
switching off;
for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
for about 10 seconds when one of
the doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when
the doors are locked.
CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Operation
Press switch A fig. 26 to switch the
lights on/off.
Warning lights
andon the panel
are lit up when the hazard warning
lights are on.
16)
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 the
fig. 28 button to lock all
doors at the same time. When the
doors are locked, the LED on the
button lights up.26A0L0023
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
authorises the installation of transceiver
devices on condition that such
installations are carried out in a
workmanlike fashion, following the
manufacturer’s instructions, at a
specialised centre.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not
allow the car on the road if devices
have been installed which modify the
features of the car. This may also cause
invalidation of warranty in relation to
faults caused by the change either
directly or indirectly related to it.
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. shall not
be liable for damage caused by the
installation of accessories either not
supplied or recommended by Fiat
Group Automobiles S.p.A. and/or not
installed in compliance with the
provided instructions.
RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle
mobile phones, CB radios, amateur
radio etc.) cannot be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted
on the roof.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices
inside the passenger compartment
(without a separate aerial) may cause
the vehicle’s electronic systems to
malfunction. This could compromise
safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for passengers' health.
As far as the use of EC-approvedmobile phones is concerned (GSM,
GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage
instructions provided by the mobile
phone manufacturer.
WARNING
44)Take care when fitting additional
spoilers or non-standard alloy wheels: they
could reduce the ventilation of the brakes
and affect efficiency in sharp, repeated
braking or on long descents. Make sure
that nothing obstructs the pedal stroke
(mats, etc.).
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
They are located in the rear bumper
fig. 53 and their function is to detect the
presence of any obstacles near the rear
part of the car; they consequently
inform the driver, through an intermittent
acoustic signal.
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
The sensors are automatically activated
when reverse gear is engaged. As the
obstacle behind the car gets closer, the
acoustic signal becomes more
frequent.
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Bulbs Type Power Ref. Figure
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED - -
Rear side lights LED - -
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Halogen
headlights) (for versions/markets, where provided)H7 55 W D
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Xenon
headlights) (for versions/markets, where provided)D1S 35 W -
Dipped/Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-LED
headlights) (for versions/markets, where provided)LED - -
Front direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21 W B
Side direction indicators WY5W 5 W A
Brake lights LED - -
3rd brake light LED - -
Number plate lights W5W 5 W A
Rear fog light W16W 16 W A
Reversing light W16W 16 W A
Roof light C10W 10 W C
Luggage compartment light W5W 5 W A
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INTERIOR BULB
REPLACEMENT
ROOF LIGHT
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:remove roof light A fig. 109 working
at the points indicated by the arrows;
open protective flap B fig. 110 andreplace bulb C, releasing it from the
side contacts. Make sure that the new
bulb is correctly secured between the
contacts;
reclose protective flap B fig. 110 and
fix roof light A fig. 109 in its housing,
making sure that it is locked.
LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHT
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
open the luggage compartment and
extract roof light A fig. 111, working in
the point shown by the arrow;
open protection B and replace the
press-fitted bulb;
reclose protection B on the lens;
refit roof light A by inserting it in its
correct position, firstly on one side and
then pressing on the other side until it
clicks into place.
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BATTERY
Battery A fig. 130 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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28)
4)
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 After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting the
electrical supply from the battery. When
reconnecting the electrical supply to the
battery, make sure that the ignition key
is in the STOP position and the driver
side door is closed.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the batteryis damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk of
freezing (this can happen as early as
-10°C). Refer to the “Car inactivity”
paragraph in “Starting and driving” if the
car is left parked for a long time.
If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply
(alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership, whose qualified
staff will evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
WARNING
127)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
128)Using the battery with insufficient fluid
irreparably damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
129)If the car will be unused for an
extended period of time in extremely cold
weather conditions, remove the battery
and store it in a heated area to prevent it
from freezing.
130)When performing any operation on
the battery or near it, always protect your
eyes with special goggles.
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