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............................28
ENGINE BONNET . .............................29
BOOT......................................30
HEADLIGHTS.................................32
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........32
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM.......................33
WARNING
10)All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.
11)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.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual adjustment:operate lever 1
fig. 16to adjust the mirror between two
positions: normal or anti-glare.
Electrochromic mirror
Some versions are equipped with an
electro-chrome mirror with an ON/OFF
switch to activate/deactivate the
electro-chrome function.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
is automatically set for daytime use.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can be adjusted/folded away
only if the ignition key is in the MAR
position.Select the desired mirror using device 1
fig. 17
12):
Position A: left mirror selected;
Position B: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button 2 in the four directions shown by
the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device 1 to position 0 to
prevent accidental movements.
Electrical mirror folding
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To fold the mirrors, press button 3 fig. 17.
Press the button again to restore the
mirrors to the driving position.
Manual mirror folding
When required, fold the mirrors in
towards the vehicle.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
WARNING
22)If thewarning light does not switch on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on
the display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or,
in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
23)A fault with the warning light
is signalled by illumination of the iconon the instrument panel display and by the flashing of passenger
airbag disabled warning light on the rearview mirror. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the airbag on the passenger's side (for
versions/markets where provided). In this case, the warning light may not indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
24)If the warning light comes on, the exhausted engine oil should be changed as soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km from the first
switching-on of this warning light. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember
that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you must not top up the engine oil.
25)If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
26)If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes whilst driving, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
27)Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic conditions, the weather and traffic regulations. The engine may be switched off even if the
warning light is on: repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause an early deterioration of engine oil. For this reason it is
always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the instructions above. Do not complete the DPF
regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
IMPORTANT
17)If thewarning light switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
18)If, turning the ignition device to MAR, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some
versions together with the message on the display), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
19)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately
after refuelling, water has probably been introduced into the tank: stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SBR SYSTEM (Seat Belt
Reminder)
This system comprises an acoustic
warning which, in conjunction with the
warning lights
flashing on the
instrument panel, warns the front seat
passengers if their seat belt has not been
fastened.
On some versions there is also a panel
fig. 44 (provided as an alternative to the
warning light on the instrument panel)
located above the rear-view mirror, which
warns the front and back seat
passengers via acoustic and visual
signals if their seat belts have not been
fastened.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to
deactivate this acoustic warning
permanently.The acoustic warning can be reactivated
at any time through the Setup Menu (see
"Menu options" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel” chapter).
The warning lights fig. 44 may be red or
green and operate as follows:
1 = front left seat (driver status for
left-hand drive versions)
2 = rear left seat (passenger);
3 = rear centre seat (passenger)
4 = rear right seat (passenger);
5 = front right seat (passenger status
for left-hand drive versions).
FRONT SEATS (warning light 1 = driver
and 5 = passenger)
Driver
If the driver is the only occupant and the
seat belt is not fastened, when 20 km/h
is exceeded or when travelling at a speed
from 10 to 20 km/h for longer than
5 seconds, a buzzer sequence will be
started (front seats) consisting of a tone
for 6 seconds followed by a 90 second
beep.The warning light will blink.
The warning lights will stay on constantly
at the end of the cycle until the engine is
stopped. The acoustic signal will be
interrupted immediately when the
driver’s seat belt is fastened and the
warning light will turn green.The reminder cycle (acoustic and visual)
will be repeated as described above and
the red warning light will flash if the seat
belt is unfastened again while travelling.
Passenger
A similar solution applies for the front
passenger, with the difference that the
warning light turns green and the signal is
interrupted also when the passenger
leaves the car.
It both front seat belts are unfastened
while the vehicle is travelling a few
seconds apart, the acoustic indication
will refer to the most recent event and
the two warning lights will proceed with
the visual indication independently.
REAR SEATS (warning light 2, 3 and 4)
The reminder cycle is run only when any
seat belt is unfastened (red blinking).
In this condition, the warning light for the
seat belt which has been unfastened will
start flashing red for approximately
30 seconds. An acoustic signal is also
emitted.
The visual indication (blinking red) will
start and end independently for each
warning light if several seat belts are
unfastened. The warning light will
become green when the relevant seat
belt is fastened again.
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Main recommendations to carry
children safely
Install the child restraint systems on
the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
Keep children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as possible,
at least until 3–4 years old.
Should a rearward facing child
restraint system be installed on the rear
seats, it is advisable to position it as far
forward as the position of the front seat
allows.
If the passenger side front airbag is
deactivated always check the permanent
switching on of the warning light
in
the panel above the interior rear-view
mirror to make sure that it has actually
been deactivated.
Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle along
with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand child
seats without instructions.
Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry two
children simultaneously.
Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
Always check that the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling on it.
While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
Never allow a child to put the belt's
diagonal section under an arm or behind
their back.
Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one can hold a child in the
case of a crash.
In the event of an accident, replace the
child restraint system with a new one. In
addition, and depending on the type of
child restraint system installed, replace
the Isofix anchorages or the seat belt
with which the child restraint system was
connected.
The rear head restraint can be
removed if needed to install a child
restraint system. The head restraint must
always be present in the vehicle and
fitted if the seat is used by an adult
passenger or a child sitting in a restraint
system without backrest.
WARNING
70)The diagram is indicative and for fitting
purposes only. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must be
included.
71)If a Universal ISOFIX child seat system
is not fixed to all three anchorages, it will not
be able to protect the child correctly. In a
crash, the child could be seriously or fatally
injured.72)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly secured to the brackets when
you hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that
the Manufacturer must supply with the child
restraint system.
73)Do not use the same lower anchorage to
install more than one child restraint system.
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SAFETY
Deactivating passenger side airbags:
front airbag and side bag for pelvis,
chest and shoulders protection (Side
bag)
If a child must be carried on the front seat
in a rear facing child restraint system,
deactivate the passenger side front
airbag and side bag for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection (Side bag). To
deactivate the airbags use the display
Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
With airbags deactivated, a warning light
lights up on the instrument panel in
the trim located above the internal
rearview mirror fig. 58.With front passenger airbag on, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light switches on constantly for several
seconds and then it should switch off.
If the warning light
flashes, this
indicates a fault in the warning light
.
Before proceeding, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
On moving the ignition device to MAR,
the warning light
switches on for a
few seconds. If not, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership. During the first
seconds, the activation of the warning
light
does not actually show the
passenger protection status, but only
tests its correct operation. After a test of
a few seconds, the warning light will
indicate the status of the passenger
airbag protection.Passenger's protection active: warning
light
off.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF: the warning light
switches on
with a steady light.
The warning light
may light up with
various intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may vary
during the same key cycle.
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SAFETY
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on the
display.
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE
90) 91) 92)
21) 22) 23)
Proceed as follows:
engage the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral;
turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position. ONLY FOR DIESEL VERSIONS:
The instrument panel
warning light
comes on and the
icon appears on
the display.
wait for the warning lights to switch
off;
fully depress the clutch pedal, without
touching the accelerator;
turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine starts.
If, with the ignition key turned to MAR,
the icon
on the display stays on
together with the warning light
, turn
the key to STOP and then back to MAR. If
the icon continues to stay on, try with the
other keys provided with the car. Contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership if the engine
still does not start.
Never leave the ignition key in
MAR-ON position when the engine is
stopped.
ENGINE MINIMUM OIL LEVEL
INDICATION
(where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR
the display shows a warning message, for
a few seconds, if the engine oil is at the
minimum level.
IMPORTANT To perform the engine oil
reading correctly, after turning the
ignition key to MAR wait for about
2 seconds before starting the engine.
WARNING
90)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in oxygen
and releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
91)The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to apply
much more force than usual to the brake
pedal.92)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
21)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
22)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
23)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.
24)Warning light
will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be regularly
used, but an Alfa Romeo Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Performance...............169
Pollen filter ................141
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)...................61
Pre-tensioners...............66
Load limiters..............66
Radio................181 ,193
Rain sensor.................21
Rear fog lights...............18
Rear fog lights/reversing lights
bulb replacement...........105
Rear view mirrors.............16
Door mirrors...............16
Rear window washer
rear window washer fluid level . . .139
Rear window wiper/washer.......21
Reconfigurable multifunction
display..................40
Refuelling.................162
Refuelling capacity............95
Refuelling the car.............94
Refuelling the vehicle...........95
Replacing a bulb.............100
General instructions.........100
Rims and tyres provided........156
Safe Lock (device).............8
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder)....65
Scheduled servicing...........126Scheduled Servicing Plan........127
Screen wiper/washer...........20
“Smart washing” function.......21
Seat belts..................64
Use....................64
Seats.....................13
Front seats...............13
Rear seats................14
Servicing and maintenance
Demanding use of the car......134
periodic checks............134
Servicing procedures
Headlight washer...........142
Nozzles.................141
Setup menu.................41
Side airbags (Side bags - Window
bags)...................81
Side bags (front side airbags)......81
Side lights/brake lights
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights................17
Smart Bag system (multistage
front airbags)..............77
Start&Stop system............89
Starting the engine.........84,120
Bump starting.............120Jump starting.............120
Steering lock.................9
Steering wheel . . .............15
Steering wheel controls.....179 ,191
Technical data . .............148
The keys....................8
Mechanical key..............8
Third brake lights
Towing the car...............123
Towing the vehicle
Attaching the tow ring........123
Towing trailers . . .............94
Installing a tow hook..........94
Trip Computer . . .............43
Tyres
Fix&Go (kit)..............117
USB source.............183 ,195
Vehicle changes/alterations.......4
Warning lights and messages . .....44
Weights..................159
Wheels...................156
Wheels and tyres
When parked................85
Window bags (side airbags for head
protection)................81
Exterior lights.............104Bulb replacement...........105
Bulb replacement...........104Bulb replacement...........106
Inflation pressures..........157
Changing a wheel...........114
Tyre inflation pressure........157