USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be understood as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the current chapter
at the side of each even page.
In-depth knowledge of your new car starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply and directly explains how
it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see what is described here for yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
THEKEYS....................................8
IGNITION DEVICE...............................9
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM.......................10
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................11
DOORS.....................................11
SEATS.....................................13
HEADRESTS.................................15
STEERING WHEEL..............................15
REAR VIEW MIRRORS...........................16
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................17
INTERIOR LIGHTS..............................20
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER . ................20
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM.......................22
ELECTRIC WINDOWS............................26
ELECTRIC SUNROOF............................27
ENGINE BONNET . .............................29
BOOT......................................30
HEADLIGHTS.................................31
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........31
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM.......................32
Activating the device
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
on the
dashboard. The device does not come on
if one or more doors is not properly shut.
Deactivating the device
The device disengages automatically:
the key insert is turned to opening
position in the driver side door;
by pressing the buttonon the key;
by turning the ignition key to the MAR
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 2 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 avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
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.
IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 4:
STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. radio, central door locking
system, alarm, etc.) are enabled;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device 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)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
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Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
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) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as well.
ALFA ROMEO CODESYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted by the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the icon
appears on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come with
the car. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.Activation of warning light while
driving
If the iconappears on the display,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop).
If the iconcontinues to be
displayed, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
strong shocks. In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic devices inside the
key, it should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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SEATS
FRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever 1 fig. 7 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position, you should be able to rest your
arms on the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever 3 fig. 7 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 2 fig. 7 until the required
position is reached.
8)
Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press button
1 fig. 8 to switch the function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on
the button turns on.
Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press button
2 fig. 8 to switch the function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on
the button turns on.
FRONT SEATS WITH ELECTRIC
ADJUSTMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The controls for seat adjustment are
fig. 9:Control 1: Driver's seat position memory
buttons
Control 2: Backrest angle and lumbar
adjustment.
Multifunction control 3: seat height
adjustment (vertical movement of seat)
and back and forward movement of the
seat.
IMPORTANT Electric adjustment is only
possible with the ignition key turned to
MAR and for approximately 1 minute
after turning it to STOP. The seat can be
moved for approximately 3 minutes after
opening or closing the door.
SEAT HEATING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key at MAR, turn ring 1
fig. 10 to switch the function on/off.
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HEADRESTS
FRONT
These are height-adjustable and lock into
the desired position automatically.
To adjust the height, proceed as follows:
9)
upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place;
downward adjustment: press button 1
fig. 12 and lower the head restraint.
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons 1 and 2 fig. 12 then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
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 1 and 2 fig. 13 then
remove the head restraints by pulling
them upwards.
WARNING
9)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 1 by pushing
it forwards (position A fig. 15) and adjust
the steering wheel. Having made the
adjustment, lock lever 1 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position B).
10) 11)
NOTE "Veloce" versions are equipped
with sports configuration steering wheel.
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Activation
Turn the knurled ring 1 fig. 18 to position
. To activate automatic control of the
side lights and dipped beam headlights
according to the external light conditions.
When the lights are automatically
switched off, the front and rear fog lights
(if activated) are also switched off. The
next time the lights are switched on
automatically, the fog lights must be
reactivated manually (if required).
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut 1 fig. 18 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel beyond
the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end of
travel position, the main beam headlights
deactivate, the dipped headlights
reactivate and the
warning light
switches off.
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1
fig. 18. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in
the MAR position and the dipped
headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
Press buttons
andfig. 19 to
adjust. The adjustment position is shown
on the display.
Position 0: one or two people in the
front seats.
Position 1: 4 people.
Position 2: 4 people + load in luggage
compartment.
Position 3: driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every
time the load carried changes.IMPORTANT If the vehicle is equipped
with Bi-xenon headlights, headlight
alignment is carried out automatically
and therefore buttons
andare
not present.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
Press the button
fig. 20 to switch the
lights on/off.
With the lights on, warning light
in the
instrument panel switches on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Operation
Press the button
fig. 20 to switch the
lights on/off.
The rear fog lights are only switched on
with the dipped headlights or front fog
lights on.
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Press the button again to turn the lights
off or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the lights on, the warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place
the left stalk in the unstable position for
less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the side selected will flash
five times and then switch off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed,
pull stalk A towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.
EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
These light up the car and the space in
front of it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are
unlocked by pressing the button
on the
remote control (or the luggage
compartment is unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam headlights, rear
side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights stay on for approximately
25 seconds unless the doors and luggage
compartment are locked again with the
remote control or the doors (or luggage
compartment) are opened and reclosed.
In these cases they switch off after
5 seconds.
AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS(Adaptive Frontlight System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with Xenon
headlamps which directs the main light
beam and adapts it to the driving
conditions round bends/when cornering,
continuously and automatically.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the car is started.
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