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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SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of options which can be selected using
the "+" and "–" buttons (or
andfor versions with
Start&Stop system) to access the different selection and setting
operations (Setup) indicated below.
Some options have a submenu. The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the SET/
button.
The menu comprises the following options:
❒MENU
❒SPEED BEEP
❒LIGHT SENSOR (for versions/markets where provided)
❒RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets where provided)
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BEEP/BUZZ
❒SERVICE❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒COURTESY LIGHTS
❒MENU EXITSelecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
❒press the SET/button briefly to select the main menu setting
you wish to change;
❒press the "+" or "–" buttons (with single presses) to select the new
setting;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to save the new setting and go
back to the previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
❒briefly press the SET/button to display the first submenu
option;
❒press the "+" or "–" buttons (with single presses) to scroll through all
the submenu options;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to select the displayed submenu
option and to open the relevant settings menu;
❒press the "+" or "–" buttons (with single presses) to select the new
setting for this submenu option;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to save the new setting and go
back to the previous submenu option.
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Rain sensor (Rain sensor sensitivity
adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to adjust the rain sensor sensitivity to 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button, the previously set sensitivity level
will flash on the display;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to adjust;
❒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.
Activation/Trip B data (Trip B
enablement)
This function may be used to activate (On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B
(partial trip). For further information see “Trip computer”.
Proceed as follows to switch the function on and off:
❒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.
Time adjustment (Clock adjustment)
This function enables to set the clock through two submenus: "Time"
and "Format".
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button and two submenus ("Time" and
"Format") will be displayed;
❒press the "+" or "–" button to move between the two submenus;
❒once you have selected a sub-menu to be modified, press SET/
briefly;
❒when the “Time” submenu is entered, by briefly pressing SET/
the hours flash on the display;
❒press the "+" or "−" button to adjust;
❒briefly press the SET/
button, which makes the display flash the
"minutes";
❒press the "+" or "−" button to adjust.
IMPORTANT Each press on the "+" or "−" buttons causes an increase
or decrease of one unit. 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 "+" or "–" to 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.
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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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If the backrest encounters an obstacle when moving back (e.g. the
knees of the passenger in the back seat), the seat will stop, move
forwards by a few centimetres and then stop in this position.HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT
Head restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automatically
into the desired position:
❒upwards adjustment: raise the head restraint until it clicks into place;
❒downwards adjustment: press button A fig. 25 and lower the head
restraint.
Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this case
can they protect your head correctly.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 25, 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
(to adjust the height see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A fig. 26, then remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A fig. 27 by pushing it forwards (position 1) and
adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it towards
the steering wheel (position 2).
All adjustments must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and engine off.
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 badly affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
fig. 26A0J0083fig. 27A0J0034
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DESCRIPTION
The automatic dual zone climate control system regulates the air
temperatures/distribution in the passenger compartment in two areas:
driver side and passenger side.
The system keeps the passenger compartment comfort level constant
and compensates for any variations in external conditions, including
solar radiation detected by a specific sensor.
The automatically controlled parameters and functions are:
❒air temperature at the driver's/front passenger side vents;
❒air distribution at the driver's/front passenger side vents;
❒fan speed (continuous variation of the air flow);
❒compressor engagement (for cooling/dehumidifying the air);
❒air recirculation.
All these functions can be adjusted manually by operating the system
and selecting one or more functions and modifying their parameters.
Automatic control of the manually changed functions will be
suspended: the system will only override the settings for safety reasons.
Manual selections always have higher priority than automatic settings
and are stored until the AUTO button is pressed, except for cases in
which the system intervenes for safety reasons.
You can adjust one function manually without affecting the automatic
control of the others. The amount of air introduced into the passenger
compartment is not affected by vehicle speed; it is electronically
controlled by a fan.The air temperature is always automatically controlled according to the
temperature set on the display (except for when the system is off or in
certain conditions when the compressor is not running).
The system allows the following to be set or adjusted manually:
❒driver's/passenger side air temperature;
❒fan speed (continuous variation);
❒air distribution to 7 positions (driver/passenger);
❒compressor enabling;
❒rapid defrosting/demisting function;
❒air recirculation;
❒heated rear window;
❒system deactivation.
SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
The climate control system can be switched on in different ways: we
recommend pressing one of the AUTO buttons and turning the knobs
to set the desired temperatures.
It is possible to select different temperatures for the driver and
passenger, with a maximum difference of 7°C.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to adjust the
temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced into the
passenger compartment. It also manages the air recirculation system
and the activation of the air conditioning compressor.
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