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❒remove battery compartment D and
replace battery E, respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in
the key and secure it by turning
screw C to
.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation
of the interior door handles and the
door locking/unlocking button. We
recommend that you activate this
device each time you park the car.Switching the device on
The device is enabled on all the doors
by pressing the
button on the key
twice quickly. Device activation is
indicated by 3 flashes of the direction
indicators and a flash of the LED on the
button fig. 8. The device does not
come on if one or more doors is not
properly shut.
Deactivating the device
The device disengages automatically
by:
❒the key insert is turned to opening
position in the driver side door;
❒press button
on the key;
❒by turning the ignition key to the
MAR-ON position.
IMPORTANT Once the safe lock system
is engaged, it is impossible to open
the doors from inside the car. Therefore,
before getting out of the car check
that there is no one left on board. If the
remote control battery is flat, the device
can only be deactivated by using the
metal insert in one of the door locks.
WARNING
1) Press button B fig. 7 only with the
key away from your body,
especially your eyes and from
objects which could get damaged
(e.g. your clothes). Do not leave
the key unattended, to prevent
people, especially children, from
inadvertently pressing the button.
IMPORTANT
1) Used batteries may be harmful to
the environment if not disposed of
correctly. They must be disposed
of as specified by law in the
special containers or taken to an
Alfa Romeo Dealership, which will
take care of their disposal.
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ALARM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
The alarm activates in the following
cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/
luggage compartment (perimeter
protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition
switch (ignition key turned to
MAR-ON);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by
an acoustic and visual signal (flashing of
the direction indicators for several
seconds). The alarm activation modes
may vary according to the market.
There is a maximum number of
acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal
operation.IMPORTANT The engine locking
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically
activated when the ignition key is
extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to
meet requirements in various countries.
SWITCHING ON THE
ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition key either
turned to STOP or removed, point the
key with remote control towards the car
and press and release the
button.
Except for specific markets, the system
emits a visual and acoustic signal and
enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the
switching on of the alarm: in the event
of faults, the system will generate a
further acoustic and/or visual signal
through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a
second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on
the dashboard, wait about 4 seconds
and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check that the doors,
bonnet and luggage compartment are
closed correctly and then reactivate the
system by pressing the
button.If the alarm emits an acoustic signal
even when the doors, bonnet and
luggage compartment are correctly
closed, a fault has occurred in system
operation: in this case, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated
using the remote control, once about
30 seconds have elapsed from when
the ignition key was turned to STOP
and a door or the tailgate was last
opened and then closed, the alarm
activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the
button A fig. 10 lighting up intermittently
and the indications of activation
described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the
doors are closed by turning the metal
insert of the key in the driver side door
latch. If the system self-activates, the
doors are not locked.
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SWITCHING OFF THE
ALARM
Press the
button. The following
operations are performed (excluding
some markets):
❒the direction indicators flash briefly
twice;
❒there are two brief acoustic signals;
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch
off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the
key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT
PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of
the protection, close the side windows
and any sun roof completely (for
versions/markets, where provided).
To disable the function, press button A
fig. 10 before activating the alarm.
When the function is disabled, this is
indicated by the LED on the button
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift
protection must be repeated each
time the instrument panel is switched
off.DISABLING THE ALARM
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a lengthy period of car
inactivity), close the doors by turning
the metal insert of the key with remote
control in the door lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key
with the remote control run out or
the system fails, the alarm can
be switched off by placing the key in
the ignition switch and then turning it to
MAR-ON.
IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 11:
❒STOP: engine off, key can be
removed, steering column locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car
radio, central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) are enabled;
❒MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
❒AVV: engine start-up.
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.
2) 3)
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
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 a
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
3) When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to prevent
someone from accidentally
activating the controls.
Remember to engage the
handbrake. Engage 1
stgear if the
car is parked uphill or reverse if
the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
car.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). This could badly affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance
of the car with approval
requirements.
5) Never remove the key while the
car is moving. The steering wheel
will lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 12 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
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Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 12 up or down until
the required height is reached.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
whilst seated in the driver's seat.
Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob C fig. 12 until the required
position is reached.
8)
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press
button A fig. 13 to switch the function
on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED
on the button switches on.Electric lumbar
adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press
button B fig. 13 to switch the function
on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED
on the button switches on.
FRONT SEATS WITH
ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The controls for seat adjustment are fig.
14:
Multifunction control A:
❒seat height adjustment (vertical seat
movement);
❒lengthwise seat movement;
B: Backrest angle and lumbar
adjustment;C: Driver's side seat position memory
buttons.
IMPORTANT Electric adjustment is only
possible with the ignition key turned
to MAR-ON and for approximately
1 minute after turning it to STOP. The
seat can be moved after opening the
door for about 3 minutes, or until the
door is closed.
Memorising driver’s
seat positions
Buttons C allow three different driver’s
seat positions to be memorised and
recalled.
Memorisation and recall are possible
with the ignition key in MAR-ON
position and for 3 minutes after opening
the driver's side door or until the door
is closed, even when the ignition key
is to the STOP position.
The performed position memorisation is
confirmed by a beep.
To memorise a seat position, adjust it
with the various controls, then press the
button where you want to memorise
the position for several seconds.
When a new seat position is
memorised, the previously memorised
position on the same button is
automatically overwritten.
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Recalling a memorised position is also
possible for about 3 minutes after
the doors are opened and about 1
minute after the ignition key is turned to
the STOP position.
To recall a memorised position, press
the relevant button briefly.
SEAT HEATING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key at MAR-ON,
turn ring nut A fig. 15 to switch the
function on/off.
Heating can be set to 3 different levels
(0 = seat heating off).
WARNING
6) All adjustments must be made
solely with the car stationary.
7) After releasing the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat
is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. Failure
to lock the seat in place could
result in its unexpected
movement and the driver losing
control of the car.
8) For maximum protection keep the
backrest upright, lean back into it
and make sure that the seat belt
fits closely across the chest and
pelvis.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
These are height-adjustable and lock
into the desired position automatically.
For the height adjustments proceed
as follows:
9)
❒upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place;
❒downwards adjustment: press button
A fig. 16 and lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 16, then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
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“Anti-Whiplash” device
The head restraints are equipped with
an “Anti-Whiplash” device, which
reduces the distance between head
and head restraint in the event of a rear
impact, thus mitigating the “whiplash”
effect.
The head restraint may move when the
backrest is pressed by the occupant's
torso or hand: this behaviour is caused
by the system and should not be
considered a malfunction.
REAR
Two height-adjustable head restraints
are provided for the back seats (for the
adjustment see the previous
paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is
also provided for the central seat.
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 17, then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
WARNING
9) The head restraints must be
adjusted so that the head, rather
than the neck, rests on them. Only
in this case they can protect your
head correctly.
STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release the lever by pushing it
forwards (position 1 fig. 18) and adjust
the steering wheel. Having made the
adjustment, lock lever A by pulling
it towards the steering wheel (position
2).
10) 11)
NOTE The "Quadrifoglio Verde"
versions are equipped with sports
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WARNING
10) Any adjustment of the steering
wheel position must be carried
out only with the car stationary
and the engine turned off.
11) 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 and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting
type-approval requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORS
INTERNAL MIRROR
The rear view mirror has two different
positions: normal or anti-glare.
Adjustment
The mirror must be adjusted starting
from the normal position, with the lever
A fig. 19 towards the windscreen
(daytime use).
To prevent dazzling effects due to
following cars, the mirror can be moved
into the anti-glare position by moving
the lever A towards the back of the car.Electrochromic interior
mirror
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The electrochromic rear view mirror
fig. 20 comes with an adjustment
device to automatically prevent dazzling
effects due to following cars. This
function is set as default.
When reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.
When reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.
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