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AUTO FUNCTION (dusk sensor)
This is an infrared LED sensor that works
in conjunction with the rain sensor and is
located on the windscreen. It is able to
detect variations in outside lighting
based on the light sensitivity set via the
Connect system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
switch the lights on.
Function activation
Turn the light switch to AUTO.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device at ON.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the light
switch to a position other than AUTO.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
Turn the light switch toto switch on
the side lights, the lights on the
instrument panel and the dipped beam
headlights.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS
(where provided)
17) 18)
With the ignition device turned to ON and
the light switch turned to positionOthe
daytime running lights are automaticallyactivated; the other lights and interior
lighting remain off.
Where provided, if the direction
indicators are operated, the brightness
of the corresponding DRL will be
decreased as long as the direction
indicators are on.
Where provided, the DRL can be
activated/deactivated from Connect
system, by selecting the following
functions in sequence on the main Menu:
"Settings", "Lights" and "Daytime Lights".
IMPORTANT : on markets where DRL use
is not required, these lights work as side
lights and they are switched on and off
jointly with the main beam headlights.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
The fog light switch is integrated with the
light switch.
Press the
button to turn on the fog
lights with side lights and dipped beam
headlights on.
To turn off the fog lights, press the
button again or turn the switch to the
Oposition.
The fog lights are switched on with the
dipped beam headlights or DRL on (the
latter work as side lights) and are
switched on when switching on the main
beam headlights but not when the main
beam headlights are flashed only.If the fog lights are not switched off
before stopping the engine, the next time
the engine is started they will switch on
again.
Cornering lights
(where provided)
The fog lights perform cornering
function. This function allows to
illuminate the road or a corner better by
lighting the corresponding fog light.
The cornering function can be
deactivated on the Connect system by
selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main menu: "Settings",
"Lights" and "Cornering Lights".
REAR FOG LIGHT
The rear fog light switch is integrated
with the light switch.
Press the
button to switch the light
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when
the dipped beam headlights or fog lights
are switched on. The light can be
switched off by pressing the
button
again or by switching off the dipped
beam headlights.
When the engine is stopped with the rear
fog lights on, the next time the engine is
started the lights will, however, be off.
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PARKING LIGHTS
They are switched on if, within a few
seconds from stopping the engine, the
light switch is taken first to theO
position and then to position
. All side
lights switch on, if you want to leave only
those on one side (right/left) switched on,
you need to move the direction indicators
control on the position on the side you
wish to leave on.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
HEADLIGHTS OFF TIMER
The "Follow Me" function delays the
switching off of the headlights after the
vehicle has been stopped.
The function can be activated from the
Connect system by selecting the
following functions in sequence on the
main menu: "Settings", "Lights" and
"Follow me"; the side lights and the
dipped beam headlights stay on for a
time that can be set between 30, 60 and
90 seconds.
Function activation
With the headlights on, take the ignition
device to the STOP position: the timer
starts when the light switch is rotated to
positionO.
IMPORTANT To activate this function the
headlights must be deactivated within
2 minutes after the ignition device has
been taken to STOP.
Function deactivation
This function is deactivated by switching
on the headlights, the side lights or
bringing the ignition device to ON.
AFS (Adaptive Frontlight System)
FUNCTION
(where provided)
This is a system combined with Bi-Xenon
Headlamps (35W) which directs the main
light beam, horizontally and vertically,
and continuously and automatically
adapts it to the driving conditions round
bends/when cornering.
The system directs the light beam to light
up the road in the best way, taking into
account the speed of the car, the
bend/corner angle and the speed of
steering.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed main beam
headlights push the left lever towards
the instrument panel fig. 30. The light
switch must be turned toAUTOor
.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light/icon on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.The main beam headlights are switched
off by pushing the left stalk forward
again. Warning light/icon
switches off
in the instrument panel.
Flashing the headlights
The flashing of the main beam headlights
is activated by pulling the left stalk
towards the steering wheel, the lights
remain on while you are operating the
lever.
Automatic high beam headlights
(where provided)
In order not to dazzle other road users,
the lights are automatically deactivated
when approaching vehicles travelling in
the opposite direction or when following
a vehicle travelling in the same direction.
This function is enabled with the Connect
system and with the light switch turned
to AUTO.
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WARNING
17)The daytime running lights are an
alternative to the dipped headlights for
driving during the daytime in countries
where it is compulsory to have lights on
during the day; where it is not compulsory,
the use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
18)Daytime running lights cannot replace
dipped beam headlights when driving at
night or through tunnels. The use of daytime
running lights is governed by the highway
code of the country in which you are driving.
Comply with legal requirements.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch 1 fig. 33 switches on/off light
8.
Switch 2 is used to switch the rear
ceiling lights on/off.
Switch 3 switches on/off all lights
inside the ceiling lights (front and rear) in
the passenger's compartment.
Switch 4 activates or deactivates the
ceiling light 6, 7, 8 switching on/off upon
opening/closing the doors. Lights switch
on/off progressively.
Switch 5 switches on/off light 6.
Ceiling light timing
On certain versions, to facilitate getting
in/out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
WINDSCREEN WIPER
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
7) 8)
This operates only with the ignition
device at ON.
Ring nut fig. 34 can be set to the
following positions:
windscreen wiper off.
rotating the ring nut to the first
position activates the first
sensitivity level of the rain sensor.
rotating the ring nut to the second
position activates the second
sensitivity level of the rain sensor.
rotating the ring nut to the third
position activates the first
continuous speed level of the
windscreen wipers in manual mode.
rotating the ring nut to the fourth
position activates the second
continuous speed level of the
windscreen wipers in manual mode.
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The globe (7" TFT Display) lights up
gradually according to lower
consumption.
Dynamic,
3.5” TFT Display
7” TFT Display
The displayed parameters are related to
vehicle stability, the graphs illustrate the
trend of the longitudinal/lateral
accelerations (G-meter information),considering gravitational acceleration as
a reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are also
indicated.
Race (where provided),
7” TFT Display
The displayed parameters are related to
vehicle stability, the graphs illustrate the
trend of the longitudinal/lateral
accelerations (G-meter information),
considering gravitational acceleration as
a reference unit.
Lateral and longitudinal
fig. 60 acceleration peaks are also
indicated.
5 Compass
Views the position indicating the cardinal
point.6 Milometer
Indicates the total kilometres (or miles)
travelled.
7 Failure warning lights
Area dedicated to displaying failures, the
following symbols could be displayed on
rotation:
Low criticality symbols (yellow amber).
High criticality symbols (red).
8 Range(7” TFT Display only)
Indicates the kilometres (or miles) left
before the fuel tank is empty.
9 Warning lights(7” TFT Display only)
Displays the warning light related to the
active mode among the following:
low beam headlights;
main beam headlights;
Auto low beam headlights;
Auto main beam headlights.
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Green warning lights
Warning
lightWhat it means
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the side lights or dipped headlights are turned on.
"Follow me" function engaged
This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition device was placed in STOP position.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the front fog lights are turned on.
LEFT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved downwards or, together with the right direction
indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
RIGHT DIRECTION INDICATOR
The warning light switches on when the direction indicator control stalk is moved upwards or, together with the left direction
indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (on 3.5" TFT Display)
This warning light comes on when the automatic main beam headlights are activated.
Blue warning lights
Warning
lightWhat it means
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (on 3.5" TFT display)
The symbol comes on when the main beam headlights are activated.
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Symbol What it means
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking lights / trailer
direction indicators (if present) / trailer lights (if present) / side lights / direction indicators / rear fog light / reversing light / brake
lights / number plate lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical connection.
Replace the bulb or the relevant fuse. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
KEYLESS START SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Start system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol comes on also in the case of a fault to the Lane Departure Warning system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
(where provided)
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the automatic main beam headlights.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.
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Green symbols
Symbol What it means
DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS (on 7" TFT display)
The symbol switches on when the dipped beam headlights are turned on.
START & STOP EVO OPERATION
The symbol comes on in the case of Start & Stop Evo system intervention (stopping the engine).
When the engine is restarted the symbol switches off (for the engine restarting modes see the "Start & Stop Evo" paragraph in
the "Starting and driving" chapter).
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The symbol comes on when the Cruise Control system is activated.
Blue symbols
Symbol What it means
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (on 7" TFT display)
The symbol comes on when the automatic main beam headlights are activated.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS (on 7" TFT display)
The symbol comes on when the main beam headlights are activated.
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settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Headlight sensor;
Follow me;
Cornering lights;
Flash lights when locking;
Daytime running lights;
Courtesy lights;
Interior lights;
Automatic High Beam;
Restore settings.
Units & Language
To access the “Units and languages”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
The following settings can be modified
when this mode is selected:
Units;
Language;
Restore settings.
Clock & Date
To access the “Clock & Date” function,
select it by turning the Rotary Pad and
press the Rotary Pad to activate. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Sync with GPS Time;
Set time;
Time format;
Set Date;
Restore settings.
Safety
To
access
the
“Safety”
function,
select
it

by
turning
the
Rotary
Pad
and
press
the

Rotary
Pad
to
activate.
The
following
settings
can
be
modified

when
this
mode
is
selected:
Speed
Limiter
This
lets
you
activate/deactivate
the

function
warning
that
you
have
exceeded

the
set
speed.
Speed
Limiter
Speed
Lets
you
set
the

speed
limit
value.
By

turning
the
Rotary
Pad,
the
speed

increases
by
5
mph
(
Ú
km/h),
on
rotation,

from
a
minimum
of
20
mph
(30
km/h)
to
a

maximum
of
110
mph
(180
km/h).
Forward
Collision
Warning
Allows
you
to
select
the
intervention

readiness
for
the
anti-collision
system.

The
options
available

are:
"Status":
lets
you
activate/deactivate

the
system
(where
provided);
"Mode":
used
to
set
the
following

operating
modes:
Warning-brake,

Warning,
Off
(where
provided);
"Sensitivity":
allows
you
to
select
the

intervention
readiness
for
the
system

according
to
the
distance
of
the
obstacle

(near,
average,
far).
Lane
Departure
Warning
This
function
can
be
used
to
select

the
"readiness"
of
the
Lane
Departure
system to intervene. The options
available are:
“Sensitivity": allows you to select the
intervention readiness for the system
(high, low).
Blind Spot Alert
With this function, you can
activate/deactivate the acoustic signal
warning of objects in the blind spot of the
exterior rear view mirror.
Passenger airbag(where provided)
Lets you activate/deactivate the front
passenger airbag function. When the
function is accessed, the system will
detect the activation/deactivation state
of the airbags and confirm change of
state. Press the Rotary Pad to continue.
The air bag status is visible through the
LED next to the status icon on the
dashboard.
Passenger protection activated: the ON
LED switches on with a steady light.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF LED switches on with a steady light.
Seat belt reminder
This function appears only if the seat belt
reminder was deactivated and allows to
reactivate it.
Driver assistance
To access the “Driver assistance”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
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