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Timing while getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition
switch, the roof light will switch on as
follows:
❒ for about 10 seconds, if the key is
removed within 2 minutes of the engine
switching off;
❒ for about 3 minutes when one of the
doors is opened;
❒ for about 10 seconds when one of the
doors is closed.
The timing stops automatically when the
doors are locked.
WINDSCREEN WASHER/
WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Operation
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Ring nut 1 fig. 18 can be set to the
following positions:
å windscreen wiper off;
intermittent operation;
continuous slow operation;
continuous fast operation.
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Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this
position. When released, the stalk will
return to its initial position and the
screen wiper will be stopped
automatically.
With ring nut 1 fig. 18 in position,
the windscreen wiper will automatically
adapt its operating speed to the speed
of the vehicle.
12)Do not use the screen wiper to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene.
If operation is not restored
(even after restarting that car with the
key), contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
13)Do not operate the screen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
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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.
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❒ introducing the hand in the opening
cleared by the flap, find out the pressure-
fit protective cap 2 fig. 26 and remove it;
❒ in the luggage compartment find the
supplied screwdriver and insert it in the
operating hole;
❒ rotate the screw as shown in fig. 26
until you hear the lock click;
❒ refit the protective cap 2.
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The procedure must be carried out on
both headlights.
For versions with Bi-LED headlights to
avoid dazzling the drivers on the other
side of the road, you need to cover areas
of the headlight according to the Highway
Code of the country you are travelling in.
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Adapt both headlights as shown in fig. 27.
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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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Deactivation
To deactivate “Race” mode and return to
“Dynamic”, move lever 1 fig. 28
downwards (to letter “a”) and keep it in
this position for half a second.
“ALL WEATHER”MODE
Activation
Move lever 1 fig. 28 downwards (to the
letter “a”) and hold in this position for half
a second, until the corresponding LED
lights up and the “All Weather” mode
activation indicator appears on the
display.
Deactivation
To deactivate “All Weather” mode and
return to “Natural”, move lever 1 fig. 28
upwards (to letter “d”) and keep it in this
position for half a second.

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOOLS
ON BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS ................................................... 29
DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................32
TRIP COMPUTER ..................................................................................................... 33
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES............................................................. 34
This section of the handbook gives you all the information
you need to understand, interpret and use
the instrument panel correctly.

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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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