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IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque and increases the possibility of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as the
acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent scratching or
altering the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside gently with a cloth following
the direction of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a pressure washer, keep the water jet
at least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thoroughly,
taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the electronic control
units or at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP position. After the washing operation,
make sure that the various protections (e.g. rubber caps and guards)
have not been removed or damaged.INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might
explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed
to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with a sponge
soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
CLEANING ALCANTARA SEATS
Alcantara trim can be treated and cleaned easily in the same way as
the other trims. The same indications given for cleaning fabrics are
also therefore applicable for this trim.
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INDEX
ABS system ........................................ 88
– Mechanical Brake Assist................... 88
– System intervention.......................... 88
Additional heater ................................. 59
Air cleaner .......................................... 186
Alarm ................................................. 40
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 91
– Driving modes................................. 92
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 94
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 93
– "Natural" Mode .............................. 92
Alfa Romeo Code system .................... 34
Ashtray ............................................... 73
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 90
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 53
Battery .............................................. 186
– advice for extending lifetime............. 186
– replacement .................................... 186
Battery (recharging).............................. 168
Bodywork
– maintenance ................................... 193– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 192
– warranty......................................... 193
Bonnet................................................. 84
– Closing ........................................... 84
– Opening ......................................... 84
Brake Assist ......................................... 90
Brakes ................................................. 207
– brake fluid level............................... 185
bulb replacement .......................... 156-157
– interior lights................................... 158
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 154
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 152
Carrying children safely ...................... 114
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ... 90
Central locking..................................... 70
Changing a bulb .................................. 151
– General instructions ......................... 151
Changing a wheel ................................ 140
Checking levels .................................... 178
Cigar lighter ........................................ 72
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork ....................................... 192– car interior...................................... 194
– front headlights ............................... 194
– leather parts ................................... 195
– leather seats.................................... 195
– plastic and coated parts ................... 195
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 194
Climate control/heating system ............. 50
Climatic comfort ................................... 49
– Diffusers ......................................... 49
Clutch ................................................. 206
CO2 emissions..................................... 229
Code Card........................................... 35
Control buttons..................................... 22
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 69
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Cruise Control ...................................... 65
Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 59
Diesel filter .......................................... 186
Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ................. 108
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Dimensions .......................................... 216
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 155
Direction indicators ......................... 61-156
– bulb replacement............................. 155
– “Lane change” function .................... 61
Display................................................ 20
Doors .................................................. 77
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 77
DPF (particulate filter) ........................... 108
Driver side knee bag ............................ 126
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque) .............................................. 91
Dusk sensor ......................................... 60
Dynamic Suspension (active shock
absorber system) ................................ 98
Electric power steering ........................ 100
Electric sun roof ................................... 74
Electric windows .................................. 79
– Controls .......................................... 79
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 90
Engine codes - bodywork versions ........ 198
Engine compartment
– washing ......................................... 194
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6Engine................................................. 200
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 184
– marking.......................................... 197
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 184
– level check ...................................... 184
EOBD system ....................................... 99
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ............................................... 89
Exterior lights ....................................... 59
– Left stalk ......................................... 59
External courtesy lights ......................... 62
Extinguisher ......................................... 74
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 116
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 146
Flashing .............................................. 61
Fluids and lubricants............................. 224
Fog lights........................................ 70-156
"Follow Me Home" device ................... 61
Front airbags...................................... 123
Front armrest ....................................... 72
Front driver side airbag ........................ 123
Front passenger airbag ......................... 124
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 158Fuel consumption.................................. 227
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 70
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 206
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 107
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 161
Gear Shift Indicator ............................ 21
Glove compartment .............................. 71
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 159
Handbrake ........................................ 133
Hazard warning lights .......................... 69
Headlights ........................................... 87
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 87
– bulb replacement............................. 154
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 87
– Light beam direction ........................ 87
Headlight washers................................ 192
Head restraints..................................... 45
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 46
– Front headrests ................................ 45
– Rear head restraints......................... 46
Hill Holder system ................................ 89
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate....................... 197
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– Chassis marking .............................. 197
– engine marking ............................... 197
– identification data plate ................... 196
Ignition device ..................................... 42
– Steering lock ................................... 42
Installation of electrical/electronic
devices .............................................. 100
Installing a Universal Isofix child seat ..... 120
Interior fittings ...................................... 71
Interiors (cleaning)................................ 194
Jack................................................... 141
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 154
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb) .............................................. 156
Lubricants (features).............................. 224
Luggage compartment .......................... 81
– Closing the luggage compartment..... 82
– Emergency luggage compartment
opening .......................................... 82
– Extending the luggage
compartment................................... 83
– Luggage compartment
initialisation .................................... 82
– Opening the luggage
compartment................................... 81Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 158
Main beam headlights ....................... 61
– bulb replacement............................. 154
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ................. 177
– periodic checks ............................... 177
Menu options ....................................... 24
MSR system ......................................... 90
Multifunction display ............................ 20
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Parking ............................................. 132
– Handbrake ..................................... 133
Parking lights ....................................... 60
Parking sensors .................................... 101
Performance ........................................ 217
Pollen filter........................................... 186
Power sockets....................................... 72
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .......... 119
Pretensioners........................................ 112
– Load limiters ................................... 112
Protecting the environment .................... 108
Puddle light
– bulb replacement............................. 160
Radio transmitters and mobile
phones.............................................. 101
Rain sensor .......................................... 63
Raising the car ..................................... 169
Rear fog light ....................................... 70
Rear fog light/reversing light................. 157
Rear view mirrors ................................. 47
– Door mirrors ................................... 47
– Internal mirror ................................. 47
Rear window washer jets ...................... 192
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ......... 185
Rear window washer/wiper .................. 64
Rear Window Wiper
– blade replacement ........................... 191
– blades ............................................ 189
Reconfigurable multifunction display ...... 20
Refuelling ............................................ 221
Refuelling the car ................................. 107
Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector (tyres) .............................. 211
Roof lights ........................................... 67
– Courtesy lights ................................ 68
– Front roof light ................................ 67
– Glove compartment light .................. 69
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– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 68
– Puddle lights ................................... 68
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 86
Safe Lock device ................................. 37
Saving fuel .......................................... 135
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 110
Scheduled servicing.............................. 171
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 172
Seat belts............................................. 109
– Use ................................................ 109
Seats ................................................... 43
– Easy Entry ...................................... 44
– Front seats ...................................... 43
– Sports configuration front seats......... 44
Setup menu ......................................... 23
Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 126
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 127
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 156
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............................. 154
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 60
“Smart Bag” system (Multistage front
airbags) ............................................ 123
Snow chains....................................... 138
Snow tyres ........................................... 137
Spark plugs (type) ................................ 200
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 130
Starting the engine ............................... 139
– Bump starting.................................. 140
– Jump starting .................................. 139
Start&Stop system ................................ 95
Steering lock ........................................ 42
Steering system .................................... 208
Steering wheel ..................................... 46
Storing the car ..................................... 138
Sun visors ............................................ 73
Suspension .......................................... 207
Symbols .............................................. 33
Technical specifications ....................... 196
The keys .............................................. 35
– Code Card...................................... 35
– Key without remote control ............... 35
– Key with remote control.................... 35
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Towing the car ..................................... 169
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 169Towing trailers ..................................... 136
– Installing a tow hook........................ 137
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) ............................................. 104
Transmission ........................................ 206
TRIP button .......................................... 32
Trip Computer ...................................... 30
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ......................... 209
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 146
– inflation pressure ............................. 214
– snow tyres ...................................... 212
– tyres provided ................................. 212
Tyres - maintenance .............................. 188
Using the Gearbox ............................. 133
Warning lights on panel .................... 6
Weights............................................... 218
Welcome movement ............................. 22
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim code ......... 211
– dimensions ..................................... 212
– wheels and tyres.............................. 188
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