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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.
IMPORTANT

STARTING AND DRIVING
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The shifting up or down is only permitted
if the engine revs allow it.
STARTING THE ENGINE
To start the engine press the brake pedal:
the system engages neutral (N)
automatically.
After the starting procedure, 1st gear (1)
or reverse (R) can be engaged.
Irrespective of the mode selected
(AUTO/MANUAL), to engage 1st gear or
reverse (R), it is necessary to press the
brake pedal and press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel (or the “+”
steering wheel stalk) to engage 1st gear
or the R button to engage reverse.
When 1st gear is engaged, the system
sets itself to AUTO mode.
Neutral (N) can be engaged again by
pressing the N button with the brake
pedal pressed.
When the 1, N or R buttons are pressed
(or “+” steering wheel stalk is operated)
without pressing the brake pedal, no gear
change request is implemented by the
system.
IMPORTANT Reverse cannot be engaged
by pressing the “-” stalk on the steering
wheel.
Important notes
To start in presence of a gearbox fault
(see “Warning lights and messages”
paragraph in the “Knowing the instrument
panel” chapter), run the
“Delayed start-up” procedure:
turn the key to the AVV position for at
least 7 seconds with the brake depressed
and the engine will start.
The system will remain in “recovery”
condition.
If the engine does not start, contact a
dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
system activates the hydraulic
components so that they are prepared
for the subsequent engine starting.
MOVING THE CAR
The car can set off both in 1st gear and
reverse (R).
The gears can only be engaged by
pressing the brake pedal. If the brake
pedal is not depressed, the display will
show a dedicated message.It is not possible to set off in a higher gear
than 1st: if this is attempted, the display
shows a dedicated message.
When setting off on a medium-steep
incline, it is advisable to engage the
handbrake.
Engaging 1st gear
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ press the 1 button on the
transmission control panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
Engaging reverse (R)
Reverse (R) can only be engaged with car
stationary and brake pedal pressed.
Proceed as follows:
❒ press the brake pedal (car completely
stationary);
❒ press button R on the
gearbox panel;
❒ release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
When reverse is engaged on some
versions, the system emits an acoustic
signal.
If the brake pedal is not depressed (and
the vehicle is stationary), the display will
show a dedicated message and the
system will automatically engage neutral
(N).

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❒ When necessary, with the engine
switched off, it is possible to engage the
1st speed, reverse (R) or neutral (N) with
key in MAR position and brake pressed.
In this case, gear shifts must be made
allowing at least 5 minutes to elapse
between one gear shift and the next to
safeguard the operation of the hydraulic
system and the pump in particular.
❒ For uphill departures, it is advisable to
accelerate gradually but fully
immediately after releasing the
handbrake or the brake pedal;
this allows the engine to temporarily
increase the number of revs and tackle
the steepest gradients with more torque
at the wheels.CRUISE CONTROL
(where provided)
This is an electronically controlled driving
assistance device that allows the desired
vehicle speed to be maintained, without
having to press the accelerator pedal.
This device can be used at a speed above
30 km/h on long stretches of dry, straight
roads with few variations
(e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use
this device on extra-urban roads with
traffic. Do not use it in town.
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Turn ring 1 fig. 48 to .
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78)The Launch control function is only
available in Race mode. Regardless of
what is explicitly indicated in the
description of these modes, the ESC and
ASR systems are deactivated during
operation of the Launch Control function.
This means that vehicle dynamic control
is the sole responsibility of the driver.
Therefore pay the utmost attention when
using the Launch Control. Take into
account traffic and road surface
conditions and during manoeuvres make
sure there is enough room in the area
concerned.
IMPORTANT
The cruise control cannot be engaged in
1st or reverse gear: it is advisable to
engage it in 5th gear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device
engaged, the car may slightly exceed the
stored speed.
When the device is activated, the
digital warning light switches on together
with the relevant message on the display.
SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED
Proceed as follows:
❒ turn ring nut 1 fig. 48 to and press
the accelerator to reach the desired
speed;
❒ move the stalk upwards (+) for at least
1 second, then release it: the car speed is
now stored and you can therefore release
the accelerator.
If needed (when overtaking for instance),
you can accelerate simply by pressing the
accelerator; when you release the pedal,
the car goes back to the speed stored
previously.

The device still remains active, without
the need to press the CANCEL/RESUME
button to return to the previous condition
once acceleration is concluded.
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Automatic deactivation
The device is automatically switched off
in the following cases:
❒ if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
❒ with vehicle speed under the
established limit; in case of fault to the
system.
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RESTORING THE STORED SPEED
If the device has been deactivated, for
example by pressing the brake pedal, the
stored speed can be restored as follows:
❒ accelerate gradually until a speed
approaching the one stored is reached;
❒ engage the gear selected at the time
of speed memorising;
❒ press the CANCEL/RESUME button
(2 fig. 48).
INCREASING THE STORED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒ by pressing the accelerator and then
storing the new speed reached;
or
❒ by moving the stalk upwards (+) until
the new speed, which will be stored
automatically, is reached.
Each operation of the stalk will
correspond to a slight increase in speed
(about 1 km/h), while keeping the stalk
upwards will correspond to a continuous
speed increase.
REDUCING THE STORED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒ by deactivating the device and then
storing the new speed
or
❒ by moving the stalk downwards (–)
until the new speed, which will be stored
automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the stalk will
correspond to a slight reduction in speed
of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk
held downwards will decrease the speed
continuously.
DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
The device can be switched off in the
following ways:
❒ by turning the ring nut 1 fig. 48 to
;
❒ by turning the engine off;
❒ by pressing the CANCEL/RESUME
button;
❒ by pressing the brake pedal or the
accelerator; in this last case the system is
not completely deactivated but gives
priority to the acceleration request.
79)When driving with device active, do
not press the “N” button on the
transmission control panel.
80)If operation of the device is faulty or
in the case of failure, turn ring nut
1 fig. 48 to
and contact a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT

IN AN EMERGENCY
HAZARD LIGHTS ...................................................................................................... 82
WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ........................................................ 82
REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB .................................................................. 84
REPLACING FUSES ................................................................................................ 87
IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED................................................................................... 90
“FIX&GO AUTOMATIC” KIT ................................................................................. 94
EMERGENCY STARTING ..................................................................................... 97
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ...................................................................................... 98
TOWING THE VEHICLE . ........................................................................................ 99
A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical
situations independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend you call the freephone number
found in the Warranty Booklet. It is also possible
to call the national or international
universal freephone number to search
for the nearest dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
OPERATION
Press switch 1 fig. 54 to turn the lights
on/off.
Warning lights Ÿand Δon the panel are
lit up when the hazard warning lights are
on.
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REPLACING A BULB
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❒ Check that the corresponding
contacts are not oxidised and that the
corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this chapter.
❒ replace blown bulbs with others of the
same type and power;
❒ after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or
damp or after heavy rain or after
washing, the surface of headlights or rear
lights may steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the
glass which does not indicate a fault and
does not compromise the normal
operation of lighting devices. The mist
disappears quickly turning the lights on,
starting from the centre of the diffuser,
extending progressively towards the
edges.
85)The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country you are driving in: comply with
legal requirements.
IMPORTANT
86)Modifications or repairs to the
electric system that are not carried out
properly or do not take the system
technical specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the risk of
fire.
87) Halogen bulbs contain pressurised
gas, in the case of breakage they may
burst causing glass fragments to be
projected outwards.
88) Due to the high supply voltage, gas
discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be
replaced by specialised personnel: danger
of death! Contact a dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
9)Halogen bulbs must be handled by
holding the metallic part only. Touching
the transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan
of the bulb. In the event of accidental
contact, wipe the bulb with a cloth
moistened with alcohol and let the
bulb dry.
WARNING

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BulbsPowerType
Front side lights/Daytime running lights (DRL) LED –
Rear position LED –
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Halogen headlights)
H7 55W
(where provided)
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights)
D1S 35W
(where provided)
Dipped beam headlights / Main beam headlights (versions with LED headlights)
LED –
(where provided)
Front direction indicators PY21W 21W
Rear direction indicators PY21W 21W
Side direction indicators WY5W 5W
Brake LED –
3rd brake LED –
Number plate W5W 5W
Rear fog light W16W 16W
Reversing light W16W 16W
Ceiling light C10W 10W
Boot ceiling light W5W 5W

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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IN AN EMERGENCY
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