VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
WARNING
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in which the
occupants could even be fatally injured.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio,
satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any case burden the electrical supply, contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose personnel will check whether the vehicle's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or
whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Take care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the
brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal
stroke (mats, etc.).
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL / ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the context of after-sales service must carry the following label.
Alfa Romeo authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a
workmanlike fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANT Traffic police may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices have been installed which modify the features of the
vehicle. This may also cause invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related
to it.
Alfa Romeo shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Alfa
Romeo 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 vehicle unless a
separate aerial is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile
phone Manufacturer.
IMPORTANT The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the vehicle in addition to constituting a potential hazard for
passengers' health.
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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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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
Procedureopen flap A fig. 57, pulling it
outwards;
introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds
in order for the fuel to flow inside the
tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler and close flap A.
Flap A fig. 57 is provided with a dust
cover gaiter B which prevents deposits
of impurities and dust at the end of the
filler when the flap is closed.
55) 56) 57)
Emergency refuelling
If there is no fuel in the car or the supply
circuit is completely empty, proceed as
follows to reintroduce fuel to the tank:
take the dedicated funnel Cfig. 58 from the tool kit located in the
luggage compartment;
open flap A, pulling it outwards;
insert funnel C in the filler as
illustrated in fig. 58 and refuel;
after refuelling, remove the funnel
and close the flap;
finally, put the funnel back in its case
and put this back in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it
at a distance of at least 20 cm.
WARNING
55)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for
the car. The use of non-compliant
objects/caps could cause a pressure
increase inside the tank, resulting in
dangerous situations.
56)Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
57)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with
our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help
you to deal with critical situations
independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that
you call the freephone number found in
the Warranty Booklet.
You can also use the toll-free number
00 800 2532 4200 to find your nearest
dedicated Alfa Romeo DealershipSTARTING THE ENGINE.......105
REPAIRING A WHEEL.........106
REPLACING A WHEEL........109
CHANGING A BULB..........112
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS . . .116
INTERIOR BULB REPLACEMENT. .119
REPLACING FUSES..........120
RECHARGING THE BATTERY. . . .124
RAISING THE CAR...........124
TOWING THE CAR...........125
104
IN AN EMERGENCY
Oddments pocket............34
On-board instruments
display..................58
engine coolant temperature
indicator.................60
fuel level gauge............60
On-board instruments........58
rev counter...............60
Speedometer..............60
Parking...................96
Handbrake...............96
Parking lights................28
Parking sensors..............48
Passenger side front airbag.......90
Passenger side front airbag and
child restraint systems........91
Performance...............160
Plafoniera bagagliaio
sostituzione lampada........119
Plugs (type)................149
Power socket................34
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)...................43
Pretensioners................86
Load limiters..............86
Protecting the environment.......56
Pulsante TRIP RESET..........66
Radio system...............47
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones................5,48Raising the car..............124
Rear direction indicators........117
Rear fog light................32
Rear fog light/reversing light......118
Rear view mirrors.............20
Internal mirror.............20
Refuelling.................162
Refuelling the car.............54
Rev counter.................60
Rims
dimensions..............157
rims and tyres............155
wheels and tyres...........139
Roof lights..................31
Front roof light.............31
Ruote....................155
Saving fuel................101
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) . . .85
Scheduled Servicing Plan.......128
Screen wiper/washer...........29
“Smart washing” function......30
Seat belts..................84
Use ....................84
Seats.....................18
Setup menu.................60
Side lights/brake lights.........117
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
bulb replacement..........116Side lights/dipped headlights......28
Snow chains...............103
Snow tyres................102
Speedometer................60
Speedometer (speed indicator).....60
Starting the engine.........95,105
Bump starting............105
Jump starting.............105
Steering..................154
Steering lock................18
Steering wheel...............20
Storage compartments..........33
Sun visors..................35
Suspension................153
Symbols...................14
Technical data..............146
The keys...................15
Key with remote control.......15
Key without remote control.....15
Third brake lights
bulb replacement..........118
Towing the car..............125
Attaching the tow hook......125
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................50
Transmission...............151
Trip Computer...............65
Ty r e s
Fix&Go automatic (kit).......106