KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DISPLAY ......................................... 84
MENU ITEMS .................................. 87
CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ............................... 94
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 96
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ................................... 99
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 99
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 100
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 100
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 100
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 101
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 102
-DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 103
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 105
- ALFA TCT FAILURE .......................... 106
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 106
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 106
- DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERING
FAILURE ............................................. 107
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE/ALARM FAILURE ................. 107
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 108
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 109
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 110
-REAR FOG LIGHTS ........................... 111
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 112
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................... 112
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 112
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 113
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel
versions) ............................................. 114-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel
versions) ............................................. 114
- DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in
progress (diesel versions with DPF
only) ................................................... 116
- iTPMS SYSTEM ............................... 117
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 119
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 120
- CRUISE CONTROL (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 121
- SIDE LIGHTS ................................... 121
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 121
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 121
- FOG LIGHTS .................................... 121
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 122
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 122
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................... 123
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 123
- BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ................... 123
- DUSK SENSOR FAILURE ................. 123
- RAIN SENSOR FAILURE .................. 124
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 124
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 125
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 125
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 126
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INDICATOR.......................................... 122
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
button
oris pressed. Hold
down the button to increase/decrease
the setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
❒When you select "Format": briefly
pressing the SET/
button makes
the display mode flash on the display;
❒press button
orto select
“24h” or “12h”.
When you have made the required
settings, briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go
back to the main menu screen without
saving the new settings.
Hold the SET/
button down again
to return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to where
you are in the menu.
Set date (Setting the
date)
Using this function it is possible to
change the date (day – month – year).
Proceed as follows to start the update:
❒briefly press the SET/
button:
the "year" starts flashing on the
display;❒press the
orbutton to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
"month" will flash on the display;
❒press the
orbutton to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
“day” will flash on the display;
❒press the button
orto
make the adjustment.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
button
oris pressed. Hold
the button down to increase/decrease
the setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go
back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
First page (Display of
information on the main
screen)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to choose
the information you would like to see on
the main screen. You can view the
date or the trip distance.To make your choice, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button:
"Initial page" will be displayed;
❒press the SET/
button again
briefly to display the "date" and
"engine info" options;
❒press
orto select the
information you wish to see on the
main page of the display;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
When the key is turned to MAR-ON
and the initial check stage is over, the
display will show the information
selected via the "First page" menu
function.
Autoclose (Automatic
door lock operation with
car running)
When activated (On), this function locks
the doors automatically when the
vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
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❒interruption after locking using the
remote control
❒interruption after a lock or other
action using the remote control
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.Menu exit
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Pressing the SET/
button briefly will
return the display to the standard
screen without saving.
Press the
button to return to the
first menu option.
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Courtesy lights
(Activation/deactivation
of “Greeting lights”)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn
on the side lights, the number plate
lights and the ceiling lights for
approximately 25 seconds when the
doors or boot are opened using the
remote control, with the following
exceptions:
❒interruption after 5 seconds from
when the door closes
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redALFA TCT FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light flashes (together with a
message in the display and an acoustic signal) to
indicate that the transmission is faulty.
The warning light can switch on even in case of
transmission overheating, after a particularly
demanding use. In this case an engine
performance limitation is carried out.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a
transmission failure, follow the procedure
described in the "Alfa TCT" paragraph, in chapter
"Starting and driving".
redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights
up when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
closed correctly. An acoustic signal is activated
with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on
the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not
closed correctly.
redSPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the car
exceeds the speed limit value set in the Setup
Menu (e.g. 120 km/h).
On some versions a message is shown along
with a symbol on the display, and an acoustic
signal is emitted.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 62
Additional heater ............................ 35
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System) ........................ 38
Air cleaner ...................................... 210
Alarm ............................................. 14
“Alfa DNA” system ........................ 66
– Driving modes ........................... 66
– "Natural" Mode.......................... 67
Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
ALFA TCT ...................................... 151
Ashtray .......................................... 48
ASR system (Anti-Slip
Regulation) ................................... 63
Automatic dual zone climate
control ......................................... 28
Battery .......................................... 211
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 211
– replacement .............................. 211
Battery (recharging) ........................ 191
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 216
– protection against
atmospheric agents................... 216
– warranty .................................... 216
Bonnet ........................................... 59
– Closing ...................................... 59
– Opening .................................... 59Brakes ........................................... 233
– brake fluid level.......................... 209
bulb replacement ........................... 178
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ............................. 177
– interior lights .............................. 180
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 175
Carrying children safely ................. 133
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system ......................................... 63
Central locking ............................... 45
Changing a bulb............................. 173
– General instructions................... 173
Changing a wheel .......................... 165
Checking levels .............................. 205
Cigar lighter.................................... 48
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork .................................. 216
– car interior ................................. 218
– front headlights ......................... 217
– leather parts .............................. 218
– leather seats.............................. 218
– plastic and coated parts ............ 218
– seats and fabric parts ................ 218
Climate control ............................... 22
– Central air diffusers.................... 22
– Rear air diffuser ......................... 22
– Side air diffusers ........................ 22– Upper air diffusers ..................... 22
Climatic comfort ............................. 23
– Diffusers .................................... 23
Clutch ............................................ 232
CO2 emissions............................... 254
CODE Card .................................... 11
Control buttons .............................. 85
Control panel and instruments ....... 94
– Multifunction display .................. 94
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display....................................... 95
Controls ......................................... 44
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement ...................... 181
Cruise Control ................................ 40
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 35
Diesel filter ..................................... 210
Dimensions .................................... 240
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
Direction indicators ................... 37-178
– bulb replacement ...................... 178
– “Lane change” function ............. 37
Display ........................................... 84
Doors ............................................. 51
– Child safety device .................... 52
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 51
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 81
Luggage compartment................... 56
– Bag hooks................................. 58
– Closing the luggage
compartment ............................ 56
– Emergency luggage
compartment opening ............... 56
– Extending the luggage
compartment ............................ 57
– Luggage compartment
initialisation ................................ 56
– Luggage retaining net ................ 58
– Opening the luggage
compartment ............................ 56
– Securing your load .................... 58
Main beam headlights .................. 37
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 204
– periodic checks ......................... 204
Manual climate control ................... 24
Menu options ................................. 87
Money holder ................................. 48
MSR system .................................. 64
Multifunction display....................... 84
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Parking ......................................... 149
– Handbrake ................................ 149
Parking lights ................................. 36
Parking sensors ............................. 77Performance .................................. 241
Pollen filter ..................................... 210
Power sockets ............................... 47
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready
Alert Brake) .................................. 64
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .... 137
Pretensioners ................................. 131
– Load limiters.............................. 131
Protecting the environment ............ 81
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ........................................ 76
Rain sensor .................................... 39
Raising the car ............................... 192
Rear armrest .................................. 47
Rear fog lights ................................ 44
Rear fog lights/reversing lights........ 178
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 180
Rear view mirrors ........................... 20
– Door mirrors .............................. 21
– Internal mirror ............................ 20
Rear window washer jets ............... 215
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ... 209
Rear window washer/wiper ............ 40
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement..................... 214
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ......................................... 84
Refuelling ....................................... 245Refuelling the car ........................... 80
Rev counter ................................... 96
Rim Protector (tyres)....................... 237
Roof lights...................................... 42
– Courtesy lights .......................... 43
– Front roof light ........................... 42
– Glove compartment light ........... 43
– Luggage compartment roof
light ........................................... 43
– Rear roof light............................ 43
Roof rack/ski rack .......................... 60
Safe Lock (device)......................... 13
Saving fuel ..................................... 158
SBR system (Seat Belt
Reminder) .................................... 129
Scheduled servicing ....................... 196
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 197
Seat belts....................................... 128
– Use ........................................... 128
Seats ............................................. 16
– Front seats ................................ 16
Setup menu ................................... 86
Side airbags (Side Bags -
Window Bags).............................. 144
Side bags (front side airbags) ......... 144
Side lights/brake lights ................... 178
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights .................................... 36