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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IGNITION SWITCH
Operation
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 9:
STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. radio,
central door locking system, alarm, etc.)
are still available;
MAR-ON: driving position. All
electrical devices are available;
AVV: engine starting.
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.
...... 03)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.
Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo
Dealership before driving again.
3)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone
from accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance,
invalidate the warranty, cause serious
safety problems and also result in the car
not meeting type-approval requirements.
5)Never extract the mechanical key while
the vehicle is moving. The steering wheel
will automatically lock as soon as it is
turned. This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
SEATS
ADJUSTMENTS
Lengthwise adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Lift lever A fig. 10 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the
rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
Alfa Romeo’s advice: the seat must be
adjusted so that the entire sole of the
foot presses on the brake pedal when it
is fully depressed; at the same time,
your right leg must be bent slightly. In
this way, in the event of emergency, the
driver can generate sufficient force to
achieve adequate pressure on the
brake pedal. Moreover, this reduces the
risk of leg injuries in the event of an
accident.
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