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CLOSING
Procedure
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❒ hold the tailgate up with one hand and
use the other to remove rod 2 fig. 23
from housing 4 fig. 24 and reinsert it in
its locking device 3 fig. 23;
❒ lower the tailgate to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make sure
that the tailgate is completely closed and
not only fastened in safety position by
trying to open it. If it is not completely
closed, do not press the bonnet down,
but raise it and repeat the procedure.
IMPORTANT Always check that the
tailgate is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while
the car is travelling.
HEADLIGHTS
LIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver’s comfort and
safety as well as for all other road users.
This is also covered by a specific rule of
the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the headlights
checked and adjusted.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped beam headlights are aligned
to comply with the regulations of the
country of purchase.
When in countries where you drive on the
other side of the road, you need to alter
the beam direction in order not to dazzle
the vehicles travelling in the opposite
direction, proceeding as follows:
❒ open the protective flap 1 fig. 25 on
the inner wheel arch; it can be located by
steering the wheel completely;
15)The maximum permitted load in the
luggage compartment, in addition to the
kits provided, is 15 kg.
16)When accessing the rear boot,
take care with parts that may be hot,
owing to the adjacent engine
compartment. Danger of serious burns.
17)Perform these operations only when
the car is stationary.
18)The tailgate may drop
suddenly if the supporting rod
is not positioned correctly.
19)For safety reasons, the tailgate must
always be closed properly while the car is
travelling.
Therefore, always make sure that the
tailgate is closed properly and that the
lock is engaged. If you realise during
travel that the lock is not fully engaged,
stop immediately and close the tailgate in
the correct manner.
IMPORTANT
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Alfa DNA SYSTEM
(Car dynamic control system)
This device allows, using lever 1 fig. 28
(on the central tunnel), four car response
modes to be selected according to
driving style and road conditions:
❒ d = Dynamicor Race
(sports driving mode);
❒ n = Natural(mode for driving in normal
conditions);
❒ a = All Weather(mode for driving in
poor grip conditions, such as rain and
snow).
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The lever 1 is a monostable, i.e. it always
remains in the central position.
The selected driving mode is indicated by
the corresponding LED switching on in
the panel and by an indication on the
display.
The device acts on the dynamic car
control systems (engine, steering, ESC,
ASR, ELECTRONIC Q2 systems, etc.).
“Natural” MODE
It is a manufacturer-recommended mode
aimed at comfort and safety in normal
grip and driving conditions.
“DYNAMIC“” MODE
IMPORTANT During the first 250 km of
car utilisation, the Dynamic and Race
modes are inhibited. Within this first
interval of start-up mileage it is advisable
to refrain from an aggressive driving
style, so that the best gear shifting
quality can be achieved over time.
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for half
a second, until the corresponding LED
lights up and the “Dynamic” mode
activation indicator appears on the
display.
When released, lever 1 will return to
the central position.
Deactivation
To deactivate “Dynamic” mode and return
to “Natural”, move lever 1 fig. 28
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it in
this position for half a second.
“Race” MODE
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 upwards (to the
letter “d”) and hold in this position for 5
seconds, until the “Race” mode activation
indicator appears on the display.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TOOLS
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
DISPLAY WITH METRIC UNITS
1. Engine coolant gauge 2. Clock 3. Tachometer 4. Mode/gear engaged indicator 5. Gear Shift Indicator 6. External temperature
7. Fuel level gauge (the triangle on the right side of the symbol indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler)
8. Area dedicated to the display of the digital warning light related to the displayed message 9. Trip odometer 10. Speedometer
11. “Alfa DNA” system driving mode 12. Messages or information on display 13. Total odometer.
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DISPLAY WITH IMPERIAL UNITS
1. Engine coolant gauge 2. Clock 3. Tachometer 4. Mode/gear engaged indicator 5. Gear Shift Indicator 6. External temperature
7. Fuel level gauge (the triangle on the right side of the symbol indicates the side of the car with the fuel filler)
8. Area dedicated to the display of the digital warning light related to the displayed message 9. Trip odometer 10. Speedometer
11. “Alfa DNA” system driving mode 12. Messages or information on display 13. Total odometer.
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Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
Drive very carefully to the nearest
Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have the system inspected immediately.
20) 21)
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to
permanently deactivate the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder)
system buzzer.
The system can be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.
EBD FAULT
The simultaneous switching on of the x(red) and >
(amber) warning lights with the engine on, indicates either
a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not
available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock
and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.
AIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches
on, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light on indicates an airbag system failure.
The display shows the dedicated message.
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at
stationary and the driver’s seat belt not correctly
fastened.
The warning light will turn on flashing together with the
buzzer when, with car moving, driver’s seat belt are not
fastened correctly.
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Warning lights on panelMeaning What to do
In this case release the accelerator pedal to lower the
engine speed until the warning light stops flashing.
Continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid
driving conditions that may cause further flashing and
contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
If the Uwarning light flashes, it means that the catalytic
converter may be damaged.
3)
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling
at moderate speed without demanding excessive effort
from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning
light on constantly may cause damage.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible. INJECTION / EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR the Uwarning light switches on, but it should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The operation of the Uwarning light may be checked by
traffic police using appropriate equipment.
Comply with the laws and regulations of the country
where you are driving.
If the Uwarning light stays on or switches on when
driving, it means that the injection system is not working
properly; in particular, if the warning light comes on
constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor
driveability and high fuel consumption.
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
The Uwarning light switches off if the malfunction
disappears, but is still stored by the system.
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Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
ASR OFF WARNING LIGHT
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on, but should switch off as soon as the engine is
started.
The warning light switches on when the ASR function
of the electronic stability control (ESC) system is
deactivated (by selecting “Race” mode).
The ASR warning light goes off.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the problem corrected.
Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible. ESC ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTE
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on, but should switch off as soon as the engine is
started.
Intervention by the system is indicated by the flashing of
the warning light: it indicates that the car is in critical
stability and grip conditions.
If the warning light does not switch off, or if it stays on
with the engine running, a failure was found on the ESC
system.
Hill Holder system fault
The digital warning light
*switches on and the display
shows the dedicated message, informing about Hill Start
system failure.
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WARNING LIGHTS ON PANEL
Warning lights on panelMeaningWhat to do
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR, the digital warning light
switches on, but it should switch off as soon as the engine
is started. The digital warning light switches on constantly
together with the message in the display when the system
detects that the engine oil pressure is insufficient.
DETERIORATED ENGINE OIL
(where provided)
The digital warning light will turn on flashing and (on some
versions) with a specific message on the display.
The digital warning light may flash in the following ways,
depending on the versions:
– for 1 minute every two hours;
– for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for
intervals of 5 seconds until oil is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started
up, the digital warning light will continue to flash in the
same mode, until the oil is changed. In addition to the
warning light the display will also show an associated
message (on some versions). If the digital warning light
flashes, this does not mean that the car is defective, but
simply informs the driver that it is now necessary to
change the oil as a result of regular vehicle use.
Remember that the deterioration of engine oil is
accelerated by using the car for short drives, preventing
the engine from reaching operating temperature.
4)
Contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the
problem corrected.
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