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SEAT BELTS
All vehicle seats are equipped with seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due to an
impact. This allows the belt strap to slide
freely and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident, the
belt will lock reducing the risk of impact
inside the passenger compartment and
of being projected outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the vehicle also respect, the local laws
in force in relation to the use of the seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest. To fasten the seat belts, hold
the tongue 1 fig. 33 and insert it into the
buckle 2, until it clicks into place.On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
3 and guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
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The retractor may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
Comply with (and make sure all car
passengers follow) the local laws in force
regarding the use of seat belts. Always
fasten the seat belts before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by
pregnant women: the risk of injury in the
event of an accident is reduced for them
and the unborn child if they are wearing a
seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that it
passes over the pelvis and under the
abdomen fig. 34.
The belt must not be twisted.
The upper part must pass over the
shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.
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PARKING THE VEHICLE
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
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IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car with
the transmission in neutral.
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull lever
1 fig. 42 upwards until the car is secured.
When the handbrake is engaged and the
ignition key is at MAR, the xwarning
light will switch on in the instrument
panel.
To release the handbrake, raise the lever
1 slightly, hold down button 2 and lower
the lever.
The xwarning light on the instrument
panel turns off.
Four or five clicks are generally enough
when the car is on level ground, while ten
or eleven may be required if the car is on
a steep slope and laden.
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IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
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76)Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle. Always remove the key from
the ignition device when leaving the
vehicle and take it with you.
77)The car must be braked after a few
clicks of the handbrake: if this is not so,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have it adjusted. Always
park the car safely as indicated by the
Highway Code and as described above.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
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The car always starts in neutral. When
1st gear is requested, the system forces
the selection of AUTO mode.
IMPORTANT If 10 seconds elapse with
the ignition key in the MAR position and
the display does not show the gear
engaged, turn the key to the STOP
position, wait for the display to go out
and then repeat the manoeuvre.
If the fault persists, contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
For safety reasons, there is a buzzer
warning when parking the car with the
gearbox in neutral (N) (the warning is
heard when the ignition key is turned to
the STOP position).
With the vehicle stationary, the engine
started and (1st) or (R) engaged, the
system activates the buzzer and
automatically put the gearbox in neutral
(N) when:
❒ the accelerator and/or the brake
pedal are not operated for at least 3
minutes;
❒ the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;❒ the driver’s door is opened and the
accelerator pedal or the brake pedal are
not operated for at least 1.5 seconds;
❒ a fault is detected in the gearbox.
PARKING THE CAR
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒ engage the gear (on a slope, engage
first gear if the vehicle is facing uphill or
reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered;
❒ stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
Wait until the indication of the gear
engaged disappears on the display
before releasing the brake pedal.
IMPORTANT: NEVER leave the car with
the transmission in neutral.
IMPORTANT NOTES
❒ With car stationary and gear engaged,
always keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
❒ During prolonged stops with the
engine running, it is advisable to keep the
gearbox in neutral (N).❒ In order to safeguard the efficiency of
the clutch, do not use the accelerator to
keep the car stationary (e.g. when
stopped on an incline). Clutch overheating
could damage it:
use the brake pedal instead or the
handbrake and only press the accelerator
pedal when you wish to set off.
❒ If, with reverse gear (R) engaged, you
have to engage 1st gear or vice versa,
only do this when the car is completely
stationary and with the brake pedal
pressed.
❒ Although it is strongly discouraged, if
you are going downhill and for unknown
reasons you let the car move forward
with the gearbox in neutral (N), when
there is a request to engage a gear the
system will automatically engage the
best gear in relation to the speed of the
actual to allow the correct transmission
of the drive torque to the wheels;.

REPLACING AN
EXTERIOR BULB
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beam headlights, main beam
headlights and direction indicators.
The bulbs are arranged as follows
in fig. 55:
1 Side lights/daytime running lights
2 Dipped/main beam headlights
3 Direction indicators.
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To replace the bulbs for the dipped and
main beam headlights and for the
direction indicators open the
corresponding protective flaps on the
inner wheel arch
fig. 56 that can be located by steering
the wheel completely.
1 direction indicator bulb protective
flap
2 dipped/main beam headlight bulb
protective flap.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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DIPPED/MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap
2 fig. 56 by rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector
1 fig. 57 and then rotate the bulb holder 2
clockwise and remove it;
❒ remove the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector 1;
❒ close the protective flap 2 fig. 56.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ steer the wheel completely;
❒ open the protective flap 1 fig. 56 by
rotating the fixing screw;
❒ take out the electric connector
1 fig. 58 and then rotate the bulb holder 2
clockwise and remove it;
❒ remove the bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the new bulb, making sure that it
is locked correctly, and reconnect the
connector 1;
❒ close the protective flap 1 fig. 56.
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Side
To replace the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ operate the lens 1 fig. 59 in the point
shown to press in the internal clip,
❒ then pull the unit outwards; turn the
bulb holder 2 anticlockwise, remove the
bulb and replace it;
❒ refit the bulb holder 2 in the lens and
turn it clockwise;
❒ refit the cluster making sure that the
internal clip clicks into position.
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
Contain the bulbs for the direction
indicators, side lights and brake lights.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒ remove the protective cap 1 fig. 60
(one on each side) located on the side
boot lining;
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r insert a hand in the hole and remove
the second protective rubber plug
2 fig. 61;
r rotate the bulb holder and extract it;
proceed by replacing the bulb by
pressing it and rotating it anticlockwise;
❒ restore the protective caps which
were previously removed.
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SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LIGHT
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To replace the front fog light bulbs
1 fig. 62 or reversing light 2 proceed as
follows:
❒ rotate the bulb holder 3 fig. 63
anticlockwise, extract the bulb and
replace it.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulbs, proceed as follows:
❒ press the side of the lens (as shown in
fig. 64 ) to press the retaining clip and
then remove the number plate light
cluster 1;
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❒ rotate the bulb holder 2 fig. 65
anticlockwise, extract the bulb 3 and
replace it.
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REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
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FUSE BOXES
The fuses are grouped in two fuse boxes
located in the engine and passenger
compartments.
Engine compartment junction box
This is located by the side of the battery
fig. 66: to access the fuses undo
the screws 1 and remove the cover 2.
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89)The rear fog light and the reversing
light are located close to the exhaust
pipes; take the utmost care not to get
burnt during the bulb replacement.
IMPORTANT

The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse
is shown on the back of the cover.
After replacing the fuse, make sure you
close cover 2 on the fuse box.
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Dashboard fuse box
This is located under the dashboard in
the area in front of the passenger seat.
To access the fuse box fig. 69 remove
the protective panel, following the
procedure described below:
❒ undo the four screws 1 fig. 68;
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❒ to locate the fifth fastening screw,
remove the block 2 and remove the
plastic cover 3;
❒ at this point undo the fifth screw 4
and remove the protective panel to
locate the fuse box.
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