
Cluster Display — If Equipped” in “Getting To Know
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
When the doors are locked from outside the vehicle
(using the key fob), the door lock indicator will illumi-
nate for a few seconds and then start flashing (deterrent
function).
Replacing The Battery In The Key Fob
NOTE:Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate
The recommended replacement battery is CR2032. Replace the key fob battery with the following proce-
dure:
1. Push release button and move the mechanical key to
opening position.
2. Turn screw to unlock using a fine bit screwdriver.
Door LED Lock Indicator
Battery Replacement Procedure
1 — Mechanical Key
2 — Release Button
3 — Battery
4 — Battery Compartment
5—Screw
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3. Remove battery compartment.
4. Replace battery respecting the polarity.
5. Reinsert battery compartment in the key and secureit by turning screw to lock.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to all radio
frequency (RF) devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and
with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: Changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment.
Key Fob Screw Location
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To Disarm The System
Deactivation
Push the unlock button.
The following operations are performed:
•Two brief flashes of the direction indicators.
• Unlocking of the doors.
NOTE:
• If the central door locking system is released using
the metal insert of the key, the alarm is not disabled.
• In the event of accidental activation of the alarm, or
in any case to interrupt the visual signal cycle when
activated, it is possible to push the unlock button or
turn the ignition key to MAR (ON/RUN) for at least
five seconds, after which the system will deactivate.
Disarming
To completely disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy
period of vehicle inactivity), lock the vehicle by turning
the metal insert of the key in the door lock. NOTE:
If the batteries of the key fob run out or there is
a fault in the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to
MAR (ON/RUN).
DOORS
Central Door Locking/Unlocking
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Inside
Push the lock LED indicator button . The button has an
LED that indicates whether the doors are locked or
unlocked.
Pushing the lock LED indicator button again centrally
unlocks all doors and switches off the LED.
Pushing the lock LED indicator button again centrally
locks all the doors. The doors will be locked only if all
the doors are properly shut.
Once the doors have been locked using the remote
control or the key, it will no longer be possible to unlock
them by pushing the lock LED indicator button.
NOTE: In the absence of electrical power supply (blown
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.), it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
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Locking Doors From The Outside
With the doors closed, push the lock button on the key
fob or turn the metal insert (located inside the key fob)
in the door lock.
The door lock LED indicator button will illuminate to
indicate that the doors have locked.
NOTE:Door locking is carried out with all doors shut.
Unlocking Doors From The Outside
Push the unlock button on the key fob or turn the metal
insert (located inside the key fob) in the driver side door
lock.WARNING!
• For personal security and safety in the event of a
collision, lock the vehicle doors before you drive
as well as when you park and leave the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children
to be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake, brake
pedal or the transmission gear selector.
• Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
Door Opening/Closing Mechanism Reset
If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse
blows, the door opening/closing mechanism must be
reset as follows:
1. Close all the doors.
Door Lock LED Indicator
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2. Push the unlock button on the key fob or the doorlocking/unlocking LED indicator button on the
dashboard.
3. Push the lock button on the key fob or the door locking/unlocking LED indicator button on the
dashboard.
Emergency Door Locking Device
Passenger Side Door
The passenger side door has a device to lock it when the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
To lock it, place the metal insert of the ignition key into
the emergency lock and turn it clockwise. To restore the starting condition of the door locks (only
if battery charge is restored), proceed as follows:
•
Push the unlock button on the key fob.
• Push the door locking/unlocking LED indicator but-
ton on the dashboard.
• Introduce the metal insert of the ignition key in the
front door pawl.
• Pull the internal door handle.
Emergency Door Locking Device
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CAUTION!
Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that the
Overhead Dome Lamp is in the center position or
that the lights are off to avoid draining the battery.
Interior Light Timing (Center Position)
There are four different modes of operation that can be
activated in this position:
•When one door is opened, a three minute timer is
activated. •
When the key is removed from the ignition (within
two minutes of the ignition being turned OFF), a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are unlocked with the key fob, a 10
second timer is activated.
• When the doors are locked with the key fob, the
lights will turn off.
Dimmer Controls
The dimmer controls are located on the left side of the
instrument panel below the instrument cluster.
Interior Light (Off Position Shown)
Dimmer Controls
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........218
Adding Fuel ........................... .158
Adding Washing Fluid ....................205
Additives, Fuel ......................... .258
AirBag ...............................110 Air Bag Operation ......................112
Air Bag Warning Light ..................109
Driver Knee Air Bag ....................113
Enhanced Accident Response ...........117,194
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............194
If Deployment Occurs ...................116
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................112
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........119
Maintenance ..........................119
Transporting Pets ..................... .129
Air Bag Light .....................77, 109, 131
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . . .210
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................211
Air Conditioner Refrigerant ..............211,212
Air Conditioner System ....................211
Air Filter ............................. .210
Air Pressure Tires .............................. .236
Alarm System Security Alarm .........................20 Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) .146
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission............83, 141
Fluid Type ....................... .225, 263
Alterations/Modifications Vehicle ...............................5
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ..............217, 261
Disposal ............................ .220
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................88
Anti-Lock Warning Light ....................79
Automatic Transaxle .......................18
Automatic Transmission ...................141
Fluid Type .......................... .263
Battery ............................ .77, 208
Charging System Light ...................77
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............16
Belts, Seat ............................. .130
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................212
B-Pillar Location ........................ .231
Brake Fluid ........................... .263
Brake, Parking ......................... .139
Brake
System ....................... .221, 256
Anti-Lock (ABS) ........................88
Master Cylinder ...................... .221
Parking ............................ .139
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Cleaning........................... .250
Passing ..............................31
Head Restraints ..........................26
Heated Mirrors ...........................30
Heater .................................39
Holder, Cup .............................56
Ignition ................................18
Key ............................. .15, 18
Switch ...............................18
Ignition Key Removal ......................18
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ...................19
Inside Rearview Mirror .....................28
Instrument Cluster ..................... .60, 82
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ..............253
Interior And Instrument Lights ...............32
Interior Appearance Care ...................252
Interior Lights ...........................32
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ............34
Introduction .............................4
Jack Operation ......................... .225
Jump Starting .......................... .186Key Fob
Unlock The Doors ......................15
Key Fob Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . . .16
Key-In Reminder .........................19
Keys ..................................15
Replacement ..........................20
Sentry (Immobilizer) .....................19
Lane Change Assist .......................32
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...................... .101
Latches .............................. .133
Lead Free Gasoline ...................... .258
Leaks, Fluid ........................... .133
Life Of Tires ........................... .239
Light Bulbs ........................ .133, 166
Lights ............................. .31, 133
AirBag .......................77, 109, 131
Brake Warning .........................75
Bulb Replacement ..................... .166
Cruise ...............................82
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Indicator .....77
Exterior ......................... .30, 133
Hazard Warning Flasher .................166
Interior ..............................32
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ........
81
280 INDEX