Audio
To access the "Audio" menu, press the
"audio" button on the display.
The following adjustments can be carried
out using the "Audio" menu:
"Balance/Fader" (left/right and
front/rear audio balance adjustment);
"Equalizer" (for versions/markets,
where provided): to adjust the bass,
medium and treble settings;
"Volume/Speed" (excluding versions
with Hi-Fi system) speed-dependent
automatic volume adjustment;
"Loudness" (for versions/markets,
where provided): improves audio quality
at low volumes;
"Auto-On Radio": provides the options
of radio on, radio off or restore status
when the ignition key was last turned to
STOP.
MEDIA MODE
Change track (next/previous)
Briefly press the
button or turn the
BROWSE ENTER button/knob clockwise
to play the next track or briefly press the
button or turn the BROWSE ENTER
button/knob anticlockwise to return to
the beginning of the selected track or to
the beginning of the previous track if this
has been played for less than 8 seconds.
Fast forward/rewind through tracks
Press and hold down the
button to
fast forward the selected track or keep
the
button pressed to fast rewind
the track.
Track selection (Browse)
NOTE
Bluetooth®devices do not offer
the possibility of scrolling through tracks
using the above categories.
NOTE This button might be disabled for
some
Apple®devices.
Press the "Browse" button to activate
this function on the source being played.
Turn the BROWSE ENTER button/knob
to select the desired category and then
press the button/knob to confirm the
selection.
Press the "X" button to cancel the
function.Track information display
Press the "Info" button to display the
information on the track being listened to
for devices that support the function.
Press the "X" button to exit the screen.
Shuffle
Press the ">" button then the "Shuffle"
button to play the tracks on the SD card
(for versions/markets, where provided),
or on the USB or
Bluetooth®devices in a
random order.
Press the "Shuffle" button again to
deactivate the function.
Repeat
Press the ">" button then the "Repeat"
button to activate the function.
Press the "Repeat" button again to
deactivate the function.
Pairing a
Bluetooth®device
activate theBluetooth®function on
the device;
press the MEDIA button on the front
panel;
if the “Media” source is active, press he
“select resource” button
select theBluetooth®Media source;
press the "Add Device" button;
look forUconnect™on theBluetooth®
audio device.
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This chapter describes the interaction
modes related to operation of the SD
card (for versions/markets, where
provided) and the
Bluetooth®, AUX and
USB devices.
Press the “select source” button to select
the desired audio source from those
available.
Bluetooth®SOURCE
when requested by the audio device,
enter the PIN code shown on the system
display or confirm on the device the PIN
displayed;
select “Yes” or “No” when asked if you
want to set the
Bluetooth®audio device
as the favourite.
an audio device can also be paired by
pressing the
button on the front panel
and selecting "Phone/Bluetooth”.
USB SOURCE
149)
If a USB device is inserted with the
system on, it will start playing the tracks
found on the device.
SD Card SUPPORT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The system is equipped with an SD and
SD-HC card reader able to read/manage
cards with SPI technology.
To activate SD mode, insert an SD Card in
the dedicated slot on the vehicle.
AUX source
150)
When a device is inserted using the AUX
output socket the system starts
reproducing the AUX source connected,
if it is already being played.Adjust the volume using the
button/knob on the front panel or
using the volume adjustment control on
the connected device.
IMPORTANT: the functions of the device
connected to the AUX socket are directly
managed by the device itself.
PHONE MODE
Phone mode activation
Press the PHONE button on the front
panel to activate the Phone mode.
A message on the display confirms
connection of the phone.
NOTE To consult the list of mobile phones
and supported functions, visit the
www.driveuconnect.eu website
Main functions
Use the buttons on the display to:
dial the phone number (using the
graphic keypad on the display);
display and call the contacts in the
mobile phone phonebook;
display and call contacts from the
registers of previous calls;
pair up to 10 phones/audio devices to
make access and connection easier and
quicker;
transfer calls from the system to the
mobile phone and vice versa and
deactivate the microphone audio for
private conversations.To consult the list of mobile phones and
supported functions, visit the
www.driveuconnect.eu website or call
Customer Service (the number may vary
depending on the country: please refer to
the reference table in the "Customer
Service number list" section herein).
Pairing a mobile phone
To pair the mobile phone, proceed as
follows:
activate theBluetooth®function on
the mobile phone;
press the PHONE button on the front
panel;
if no phone is paired with the system
yet, the display shows a dedicated
screen;
select "Yes" to start the pairing
procedure, then search for the
Uconnect™device on the mobile phone;
when prompted by the mobile phone,
use its keypad to enter the PIN code
shown on the system display or confirm
on the mobile phone the PIN displayed;
from the "Phone" screen you can
always pair a mobile phone by pressing
the "Settings" button: press the "Add
Device" button and proceed as described
above;
select "Yes" or “No” at the request to
pair the mobile phone as the preferred
device;
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NOTE After updating the phone software,
for proper operation, it is recommended
to remove the phone from the list of
devices linked to the radio, delete the
previous system pairing also from the list
of Bluetooth devices on the phone and
make a new pairing.
Transferring phone data (phonebook
and recent calls)
If your mobile phone has a function for
sending the phonebook via
Bluetooth®
technology.
Answer "Yes" when asked to copy the
phonebook to the system.
Answer "No" to carry out the operation
later on.
Making a phone call
The operations described below can only
be accessed if supported by the mobile
phone in use.
A call can be made by:
selecting theicon (mobile phone
phonebook);
selecting "Recent Calls";
selecting the icon(Keypad);
pressing the "Redial" button.Handling an incoming call
The buttons on the display allow the
following phone call functions to be
managed:
To answer a call: press the "Answer"
button or the
button on the steering
wheel controls;
To end a call: press the "Ignore" button
or the
button on the steering
wheel controls;
Ignore;
Put on hold/resume;
Deactivate/activate the microphone;
Transfer the call;
Switch from one call to the other;
Conference/merge two active calls.
Text message reader
To use this function the mobile phone
must support the SMS exchange function
throughBluetooth™.
If this function is not supported by the
phone, the corresponding
button is
deactivated (grey).
When a text message is received, the
display will show a screen where the
options "Listen", "Call" or "Ignore" can be
selected.
The list of SMS messages received from
the mobile phone can be accessed by
pressing the
button.NOTE Some mobile phones may not take
the SMS delivery confirmation settings
into account when interfacing with
Uconnect™. If an SMS message is sent via
Uconnect™, the user could face an
additional cost, without any warning, due
to the SMS delivery confirmation request
sent by the phone. For any problems
related to the above, contact your
telephone service provider.
Siri Eyes Free
Siri allows you to use your voice to send
text message, manage media sources,
phone calls and much more. You can keep
your eyes on the road and your hands on
the steering wheel, while using Siri to
perform other useful operations.
Press the
button on the steering wheel
(long press) to activate Siri. When you
hear a double beep you can begin to
interact with Siri.
NOTE the Siri enabled device must be
paired with theUconnect™system using
the pairing procedure (see the related
paragraph).
Speak clearly with a normal rhythm and
volume.
Siri is available on the iPhone 4S and
subsequent versions.
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exceeding the speed limit and speed limit
value setting;
"Guide": navigation customization;
"DMS": change display of the GPS
signal;
"TMC Station List": display the list of
radio stations that transmit TMC (Traffic
Message Channel) traffic information.
Information
Press the "Information" button in the
Navigation Main Menu to select from the
following information:
Traffic;
Where am I?: display your current
position on the map;
Trip Computer: summarises the main
information about the current route.
Emergency
Press the "Emergency" button to select
and navigate to the nearest hospital or
police station.
"APPS" Mode
Press the APPS button on the front panel
to display the following application
functions:
Media/Radio Information
General information
External temperature
Trip Computer
Clock
Bush
Uconnect™LIVE
Uconnect™LIVE SERVICES
Press the APPS button to access the
Uconnect™LIVEapplications.
The services available depend on the car
configuration and the market.
To use theUconnect™LIVEservices, you
need to download theUconnect™LIVE
app from Google Play or Apple Store and
register using the app or on
www.DriveUconnect.eu.
First access to the vehicle
Once you have launched the
Uconnect™LIVEApp and entered your
details, you have to pair the Bluetooth
with your smartphone and the radio, as
described in the "Pairing a mobile phone"
chapter, to access theUconnect™LIVE
services in your vehicle.
When pairing is complete, the connected
services can be accessed by pressing the
Uconnect™LIVEicon on the radio.
Before you can use the connected
services, you must first do the
Bluetooth®pairing, then complete the
activation procedure by following the
instructions that appear in the
Uconnect™LIVEapp.Settings of the Uconnect™ LIVE
services that can be managed through
the radio
From the dedicated radio menu for
Uconnect™LIVE servicesyou can access
the "Settings" section using the l'icon
In this section you can check the
system options and change them to suit
your own preferences.
System updates
If an update for theUconnect™LIVE
system is available while the
Uconnect™LIVEservices are being used,
the user will be informed with a message
on the radio screen.
Connected services that can be
accessed on the vehicle
The Efficient Drive, Performance and
my:Car applications were developed to
improve the customer's driving
experience, therefore they are available
in all markets where theUconnect™LIVE
services can be accessed.
If the navigation system is installed in the
radio, accessing theUconnect™LIVE
services enables use of the TomTom
"Live" services.
Performance
The Performance application creates
driving confidence and make drivers
more aware of their car’s capabilities.
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my:Car
my:Car allows you to keep the "health" of
your vehicle always under control.
my:Car can detect malfunction in real
time and inform the user about the expiry
of the servicing interval. Press the
"my:Car" button to interact with the
application.
The display will show a screen with the
"care:Index" section, which provides all
the detailed information about the status
of the vehicle. Press the "Active
warnings" button to show (if present) the
details of the vehicle's faults which
caused a warning light to switch on.
SETTINGS
Press thebutton on the front panel to
display the main "Settings" menu
NOTE The menu items displayed vary
according to the versions.
Display;
DNA messages;
Clock
Safety & Driving Assist.
Lights;
Doors and Door lock;
Vehicle Shutdown Vehicle;
Audio;
Phone/Bluetooth;
Radio Setup;
System Information.
Restore Default Settings;
Clear personal data;
DRIVING MODE (DNA) INFORMATION
ACTIVATION
This function can be used to select
whether to show Alfa DNA messages
("ON") or not ("OFF") on the display.
VOICE COMMANDS
Using voice commands
The
button on the steering wheel
activates the “Phone” voice recognition
mode, there is a "beep" and the display
shows a suggestion screen inviting the
user to say a command.
If the
button is pressed during a
system voice message, it activates the
“Radio/Media” voice recognition mode
that controls the radio and the USB/SD
players (for versions/markets, where
provided).
You are advised to follow the suggestions
below to be sure that the voice
commands are always recognised by the
system:
speak at a normal volume;
always wait for the "beep" (warning
sound) before speaking;
if possible, try and keep the noise in
the passenger compartment to a
minimum. It is also advisable to close the
windows and sunroof (for
versions/markets, where provided).
for optimum operation, it is advisable
to close the windows and the sun roof
(for versions/markets, where provided)
to avoid external interference;
WARNING Voice commands must always
be given in safe driving conditions, in
compliance with the laws in force in the
country where you are driving and using
the mobile phone correctly.
Multiple choice
In a few specific cases the system cannot
unambiguously identify the given voice
command and asks the user to choose
between a maximum of four alternatives.
The system will propose a numbered list
of the available alternatives, asking the
user to say the associated number.
List of voice commands
GLOBAL voice commands:
HELP
CANCEL
REPEAT
VOICE TUTORIAL
PHONE voice commands:
CALL
DIAL
REDIAL
CALL BACK
DISPLAY THE RECENT CALLS
CALLS MADE
DISPLAY MISSED
CALLS RECEIVED
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INDEX
ABS system................60
Active safety systems...........60
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System)...........19
Air cleaner.................141
Alarm system................11
Alfa DNA system..............32
Alfa Romeo Code system.........10
ALFATCT..................85
Key removal..............121
ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system....60
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............24
AUX source.............183 ,195
Battery..................142
Battery (recharging)...........140
Bluetooth®..............183 ,194
Bodywork
Boot.....................30
Brakes
brake fluid level............139
Carrying children safely.........68
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system..................61
Changing a wheel.............114Checking levels..............135
Cleaning and maintenance
Climate control system..........22
CO
2emissions..............172
Control buttons...............40
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............38
Reconfigurable multifunction
display..................38
Controlli
Front panel control summary
table..................190
Courtesy lights
Front ceiling light............20
Cruise Control...............91
Daytime running lights (DRL)......17
Diesel filter................141
Dimensions................158
Dipped headlights
Direction indicators............19
“Lane change” function........19Display....................40
Doors.....................11
Child safety device...........12
Door central locking/unlocking....11
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)..................60
Dusk sensor . . ...............17
EBD system ................60
Electric sunroof..............28
Electric windows..............26
Controls.................26
Electronic Q2 system ("E-Q2") . .....61
Engine...................150
Engine bonnet . . .............29
Closing..................30
Opening.................29
Engine compartment
Engine oil
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................60
External courtesy lights..........19
External lights . . .............17
Advice for extending its life.....142
Replacement..............142
Maintenance..............144Bodywork...............144
Car interior...............145
Front headlights ............144
Leather parts..............145
Leather seats..............145
Plastic and coated parts.......145
Seats and fabric parts........145
Bulb replacement...........104Bulb replacement........104 ,105
Engine coolant level.........139
Marking . . ...............149
Washing . . ...............144
Consumption..............139
Level check...............139