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The failure relating to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs,
a blown protection fuse or a break in the electrical connection.
Brake light failure
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if a fault
is detected in the brake lights.
The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or
an interruption of the electric connection.
Dusk sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is
a fault in the dusk sensor.
Rain sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is
a fault in the rain sensor.
Parking sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is
a fault in the parking sensors.
Dynamic Suspension failure (active
shock absorber system)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol are displayed in the event of
active shock absorber system failure.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as
possible.
Display of selected driving mode
(“Alfa DNA” system)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On versions equipped with a "Reconfigurable multifunction display", a
message + symbol associated with the selected driving mode
“DYNAMIC”, “NATURAL” or “ALL WEATHER” is shown. A warning
message is shown on the display if one of these driving modes is not
available.
On versions equipped with "Multifunction display", a letter ("d" or "a")
associated with the selected driving mode is shown together with a
dedicated message.
Engine oil level display
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON the display shows, for a
few seconds, the engine oil level. In case of insufficient engine oil level,
a warning message appears on the display.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct engine oil quantity, always check
using the dipstick (see paragraph “Checking levels” in the section
“Maintenance and care”).
IMPORTANT For a correct engine oil level indication, perform the
check with the car parked on a level surface.
IMPORTANT To perform the engine oil reading correctly, after turning
the key to MAR-ON, wait for about 2 seconds before starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT The engine oil level may increase after a long stop.
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WARNING LIGHTS ON TRIM LOCATED
ON INTERNAL REAR VIEW MIRROR
Passenger airbag/side bags deactivated (amber)
The warning light
on the trim located on the internal rear view
mirror (see fig. 4) switches on when the front passenger's airbag and
side bag are disabled.
With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the
warning light switches on constantly for several seconds,
flashes for another few seconds and then should switch off.
A failure of the warning lightis indicated by the
warning light
switching-on on the instrument
panel. In addition, the airbag system automatically
disables the airbags on the passenger's side (front and side bags
where provided). Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services to have the system checked immediately.
Seat belts not fastened (red) (green)
The warning lights
switch on in the trim located on the internal rear
view mirror (see fig. 5) to warn passengers in the front and rear seats
that their seat belts are not fastened.
The warning lights can be red and green: see paragraph "S.B.R.
system" in the "Safety" section for the switching-on modes of
the warning lights.
fig. 4A0J0402fig. 5A0J0413
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DISPLAY
The car may be provided with a multifunction or reconfigurable
multifunction display that shows useful information to the driver,
according to the previous settings, when driving.
With the ignition key removed, the display lights up and shows the
time and total odometer reading (in km or miles) for a few seconds
when a door is opened/closed.
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
"STANDARD" SCREEN
The following information appears on the display fig. 6:
ADate
BMilometer (distance covered in km or miles)
CDriving mode selected via "Alfa DNA" (dynamic car control system)
(for versions/markets, where provided): d = Dynamic; n = Natural;
a = All Weather
DTime (always displayed, even with key removed and doors closed)
EStart&Stop function indicator (for versions/markets where provided)
FOutside temperature
GGear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where provided)
HHeadlamp alignment position (only with dipped headlamps on)
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY “STANDARD” SCREEN
The following information appears on the display fig. 7:
ATime
BTrip mileage (in km or miles)
CMilometer (distance covered in km or miles)
DCar status indications (e.g. doors open, possible ice on road,
etc.)/Start&Stop function indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)/Gear Shift Indicator (for versions/markets, where
fig. 6A0J1270fig. 7A0J0333
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provided)

WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, when the key is turned to MAR-ON, the following
occurs:
❒quick movement (up and down) of the speedometer and rpm gauge;
❒lighting of graphic symbols/display;
❒displaying of an animated graphic representation of the vehicle
profile.
Gauge movement
❒If the key is removed from the ignition switch whilst the gauges are
moving, they immediately go back to their initial position.
❒Once they have reached the full scale values, the gauges rest on the
value indicated by the vehicle.
❒The movement of the gauges stops when the engine is started.
Lighting of graphic symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted, the gauges, graphic symbols
and display light up in sequence.
Display of graphic animation
When the key is removed from the ignition switch (with the doors
closed), the display remains lit up and shows a graphic animation.
The display lighting is then dimmed gradually until it goes out
completely.
CONTROL BUTTONS
"+" or(versions with Start&Stop system): to scroll upwards
through the screen and the related options or to increase the displayed
value fig. 10.
SET/
: press briefly to access the menu and/or go to next screen
or confirm the selection. Hold down to go back to the standard screen.
"–" or
(versions with Start&Stop system): to scroll downwards
through the screen and the related options or to decrease the displayed
value.
IMPORTANT The "+" and "–" buttons (or
andfor
versions with Start&Stop system) activate different functions according
to the following situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to scroll up or down;
❒during settings operations, they increase or decrease values.
fig. 10A0J0302
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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 "+" or "−" button to adjust;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the "month" will flash on the
display;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to adjust;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the “day” will flash on the
display;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to adjust.
IMPORTANT Each press on the "+" or "−" buttons causes an increase
or decrease of one unit. 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 "+" or "−" to select the desired view on the main screen 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.
See radio (audio information
display)
This function is used to display radio information.
❒Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS message, automatic
tuning activation or AutoSTore;
❒CD audio/CD MP3: track number.
To show the radio information on the display ("On") or clear it ("Off"),
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button, the display will show "On" or
"Off" flashing depending on the previous setting;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to select;
❒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.
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IMPORTANT The “Scheduled Servicing Plan” includes car maintenance
at fixed intervals (refer to the "Maintenance and care" chapter). This
is displayed automatically, with ignition key at MAR-ON, 2000 km (or
equivalent value in miles) before servicing or, where provided, 30
days before servicing. It is also displayed each time the key is turned to
MAR-ON or, for versions/markets, where provided, every 200 km
(or equivalent value in miles). Below this threshold servicing indications
are more frequent. The display will be in km or miles according to the
unit of measurement set. When the next scheduled service is
approaching, the word “Service” will appear on the display, followed
by the number of kilometres/miles or days (where provided) left,
when the key is turned to MAR-ON. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services where the "Scheduled Servicing Plan" operations will be
performed and the message will be reset.
When the service interval is reached and for about 1000 km/600 mi
or 30 days, a service due message is displayed.
Passenger airbag/side bag (front
passenger side airbag and side bag
for pelvis, chest and shoulder
protection - Side bag -
activation/deactivation)
This function is used to activate/deactivate the passenger side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the SET/
button and, after the message (Bag pass: Off)
(to deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to activate) is displayed by
pressing buttons "+" or "−", press the SET/
button again;
❒a confirmation request message will appear on the display;❒by pressing the "+" or "−" buttons select "Yes" (to confirm the
activation/deactivation) or "No" (to quit);
❒press the SET/
button briefly, a message confirming the
selection will be displayed and you will return to the menu screen or,
pressing the button for longer, you will return to the standard screen
without memorising.
Daytime running lights (DRL)
With this function is possible to turn the daytime running lights on and
off.
Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to display a submenu;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to make the display flash "On" or
"Off" according to what was previously set;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to select;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the main menu screen without
saving;
❒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.
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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
❒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 the "+" or "−" button to select;
❒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.
TRIP COMPUTER
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Trip computer is used to display information on car operation
when the key is turned to MAR.
This function allows you to define two separate trips called “Trip A”
and “Trip B” for monitoring the car's "complete journey" in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Both functions are resettable (reset - start of a new journey).
“Trip A” is used to display the figures relating to:
❒Range
❒Distance travelled
❒Average fuel consumption
❒Instant fuel consumption
❒Average speed
❒Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the figures relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time).
The “Trip B” function may be disabled (see “Activating Trip B”).
“Range” and “Instant consumption" parameters cannot be reset.
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After a few seconds the name and value of the selected parameter are
replaced by an icon fig. 12.
The icons relating to the various parameters are the following:
❒
"Range";
❒
"Average consumption A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Distance" (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Instantaneous consumption";
❒
"Average speed A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Trip time" (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is active);
TRIP button 0.00
The TRIP 0.00 button is located on the right hand stalk fig. 13. With
the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this button allows you to view the
previously described values and also set them to zero to begin a
new mission:
❒short press: display various values;
❒long press: values reset and start of a new mission.
New mission
This begins after a reset:
❒“manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button;
❒“automatic” resetting, when the “trip distance” reaches 99999.9 km
or when the “Travel time” reaches 999:59 (999 hours and 59
minutes);
❒after disconnection/reconnection of the battery.
fig. 12A0J0033fig. 13A0J0077
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