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Show Audio Info: allows you to activate/
deactivate repetition of the audio function
screens (Radio and Media) also on the
instrument panel display.
Show Nav Info: allows you to activate/deac-
tivate repetition of the navigator function
screens also on the instrument panel
display.
Digital speed on all screens: this allows you
to activate/deactivating of digital speed on
the instrument panel display screens other
than the main screen.
Consumption Bar: allows you to activate/
deactivate the consumption baron the
display screens of the instrument panel
where it is available.
Performance pages: allows you to choose,
for each driving mode, one of the two alter -
native contents displayed in the screen.
Custom areas: allows you to select which
content to display in each of the three
customizable areas on the display of the
instrument panel: time, date, outside
temperature, radio information, compass.
Restore Cluster Settings: deletes the
current settings and restores the factory
settings.
To access and change the setting, turn and
push the Rotary Pad or press the desired
setting on the touchscreen.
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The following pages consist of warning lights
and messages.

NOTE:

The warning light turns on together with a
dedicated message and/or chime when
applicable. These indications are precau -
tionary and as such must not be considered
as exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner’s
Manual, which you are advised to read care -
fully in all cases. Always refer to the informa -
tion in this section in the event of a failure
indication.
The failure indicators appearing on the
display are divided into two categories: very
serious and less serious faults. Serious
faults are indicated by a repeated and
prolonged warning "cycle.” Less serious
faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with
a shorter duration. You can stop the
warning cycle in both cases by pushing the
button located on the windshield wiper
stalk. The instrument panel warning light
will stay on until the cause of the failure is
eliminated.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light will illuminate to
indicate a fault with the air bag, and
will turn on for four to eight seconds
as a bulb check when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN or ACC/ON/RUN posi -
tion. This light will illuminate with a single
chime when a fault with the air bag has been
detected, it will stay on until the fault is
cleared. If the light is either not on during
startup, stays on, or turns on while driving,
have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Brake Warning Light
This warning light monitors various
brake functions, including brake
fluid level and parking brake applica -
tion. If the brake light turns on it may
indicate that the parking brake is applied, that
the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a
problem with the Anti-Lock Brake System
reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake
has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at
the full mark on the master cylinder reservoir,
it indicates a possible brake hydraulic system
malfunction or that a problem with the Brake
Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) system. In this case, the light will
remain on until the condition has been
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corrected. If the problem is related to the
brake booster, the ABS pump will run when
applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsa-
tion may be felt during each stop.
The dual brake system provides a reserve
braking capacity in the event of a failure to a
portion of the hydraulic system. A leak in either
half of the dual brake system is indicated by
the Brake Warning Light, which will turn on
when the brake fluid level in the master
cylinder has dropped below a specified level.
The light will remain on until the cause is
corrected.

NOTE:

The light may flash momentarily during sharp
cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level
conditions. The vehicle should have service
performed, and the brake fluid level checked.
If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair
is necessary. Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) are also equipped with Elec
-
tronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the
event of an EBD failure, the Brake Warning
Light will turn on along with the ABS Light.
Immediate repair to the ABS system is
required.
Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be
checked by turning the ignition switch from the
OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light
should illuminate for approximately two
seconds. The light should then turn off unless
the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have
the light inspected by an authorized dealer. The light also will turn on when the parking
brake is applied with the ignition switch in the
ON/RUN position.

NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Failure
The simultaneous turning on of the
BRAKE (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 abruptly.
Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized
dealer to have the system inspected immedi -
ately.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil
temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle and shut off the
engine as soon as possible. If the problem
persists, contact an authorized dealer.
WARNING!
The fault of the warning light is signaled by
the turning on of the icon on the instru -
ment panel. In this case, the warning light
may not indicate any faults with the
restraint systems. Before proceeding,
contact an authorized dealer to have the
system checked immediately.
If the warning light does not turn on when
the ignition device is moved to ON or if it
stays on when driving (together with the
message on the display), there might be a
fault in the restraint systems; in this case,
the air bags or pretensioners may not
deploy in the event of an accident or, in a
lower number of cases, they could deploy
erroneously. Before proceeding, contact
an authorized dealer to have the system
checked immediately.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
When the ignition is first placed in
the ON/RUN position, if the driver’s
seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will
sound and the light will turn on.
When driving, if the driver or front passenger
seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat Belt
Reminder Light will flash or remain on contin -
uously and a chime will sound
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Amber Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light monitors the ABS. The light
will turn on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position and
may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is
required. However, the conventional brake
system will continue to operate normally if the
brake indicator light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should
be serviced as soon as possible to restore the
benefits of Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light
does not turn on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected
by an authorized dealer.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator
Light — If Equipped
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but
should turn off as soon as the engine
is started.
ESC System Intervention : Intervention by the
system is indicated by the flashing of the indi -
cator light: it indicates that the vehicle is in crit -
ical stability and grip conditions. ESC System Failure
: If the indicator light does
not turn off, or if it stays on with the engine
running, a failure was found in the ESC
system.
Hill Start Assist System Failure : The illumina-
tion of the indicator light indicates a Hill Start
Assist system failure.
In these cases, contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but
should turn off as soon as the engine
is started.
The indicator light illuminates to indicate that
some active safety systems have been
partially or totally deactivated
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When the active safety systems are reacti -
vated, the indicator light turns off.
Tire Pressure Low Warning Light
The indicator light will illuminate to
indicate that the tire pressure is
lower than the recommended value
and/or that slow pressure loss is
occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration
and fuel consumption may not be guaranteed.
In any situation in which the message on the
display is “See Manual”
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WARNING!
The fault of the warning light is signaled by
the turning on of the icon on the instru -
ment panel. In this case, the warning light
may not indicate any faults with the
restraint systems. Before proceeding,
contact an authorized dealer to have the
system checked immediately.
If the warning light does not turn on when
the ignition device is moved to ON or if it
stays on when driving (together with the
message on the display), there might be a
fault in the restraint systems; in this case,
the air bags or pretensioners may not
deploy in the event of an accident or, in a
lower number of cases, they could deploy
erroneously. Before proceeding, contact
an authorized dealer to have the system
checked immediately.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Warning Light
The warning light switches on and a
message is displayed to indicate
that the tire pressure is lower than
the recommended value and/or that
slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption
may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tire.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom -
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
If your vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires. As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a TPMS that illuminates a
low tire pressure telltale when one or more of
your tires is significantly underinflated. Accord
-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi -
nates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly
underinflated tire causes the tire to overheat
and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation
also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life,
and may affect the vehicle’s handling and
stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the
driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of the
TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions
may occur for a variety of reasons, including
the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the
TPMS from functioning properly. Always check
the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing
one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
Rear Fog Lights
The indicator illuminates when the
rear fog light is activated.
CAUTION!
Do not continue driving with one or more
flat tires as handling may be compromised.
Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking
and steering. If a tire puncture occurs,
repair immediately using the dedicated tire
repair kit and contact an authorized dealer
as soon as possible.
WARNING!
The TPMS has been optimized for the
original equipment tires and wheels. TPMS
pressures and warning have been
established for the tire size equipped on
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation
or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Using
aftermarket tire sealants may cause the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using
an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to
an authorized dealership to have your
sensor function checked.
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light
(MIL)
In normal conditions, when the igni-
tion is cycled to ON, the indicator
light illuminates, but it should turn
off as soon as the engine is started.
The operation of the indicator light may be
checked by the traffic police using specific
devices. Comply with the laws and regulations
of the country where you are driving.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can
continue traveling at moderate speed but
without demanding excessive effort from the
engine or high speed. Prolonged use of the
vehicle with the indicator light on constantly
may cause damage. Contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
This indicator light informs the driver
that the frontal collision alarm func -
tion is not enabled.
Drive carefully and contact an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Fuel Reserve/Limited Range
The indicator light (or the symbol in
the display) illuminates when about
2.4 gallons (9 liters) of fuel is left in
the tank.
Green Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam Indicator Light — If
Equipped
This indicator light will illuminate
when the automatic high beam
headlights are activated.
Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
The instrument cluster directional
arrow will flash independently for the
left turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s)
(front and rear) as selected when the multi -
function lever is moved down (left). This direc -
tional arrow will flash in conjunction with the
right directional arrow when the hazard
warning light button is pushed.
Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
This indicator will illuminate when
the park lights or headlights are
turned on.
Headlight Off Delay
This function allows the headlights to remain
on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition
was placed in the OFF position.
Right Turn Signal Indicator Light
The instrument cluster directional
arrow will flash independently for the
right turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s)
(front and rear) as selected when the multi -
function lever is moved up (right). This direc -
tional arrow will flash in conjunction with the
left directional arrow when the hazard warning
light button is pushed.
Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped
This indicator shows that the high
beam headlights are on. Push the
multifunction control lever away
from you to switch the headlights to
high beam. Push the lever a second time to
switch the headlights back to low beam. Pull
the lever toward you for a temporary high
beam on, “flash to pass” scenario.
CAUTION!
If, turning the ignition device to ON, the
warning light does not turn on or if it
turns on steadily or is flashing when
traveling (on some versions together with
the message on the display), contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
WARNING!
If the warning light (or the icon on the
display) flashes while driving, contact an
authorized dealer.
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Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque (AST) Failure
The switching on of the telltale
signals a failure in the automatic
steering correction system.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the
system checked.
Alternator Failure
The switching on of the telltale with
engine on corresponds to an alter -
nator failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Automatic Transmission Failure
The telltale turns on, together with a
buzzer warning, to indicate that the
automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System
Activation
The symbol appears, together with a
message on the display, in case of
activation of the DAA system.
Stop to pause while driving, pulling the car
over in safe conditions.
Door Open
The telltale turns on when one or
more doors are not completely shut.
An acoustic signal is activated with
the doors open and the car moving.
Close the doors properly.
Power Steering Failure
If the telltale remains on, you may
not have steering assistance and the
effort required to operate the
steering wheel may be increased;
steering is, however, possible.

NOTE:

After the battery is disconnected, the steering
wheel must be initialized. The Power Steering
Failure light on the instrument panel will illumi -
nate to indicate this. To carry out this proce -
dure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way
from one end to the other, and then turn it
back to the central position.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning
Light
This warning light, along with the
related message, signals a failure in
the ETC.
If a failure is detected, the warning light turns
on while the engine is running.
Place the gear selector in the Park (P) position
and the ignition in the off position: the warning
light should switch off. If the warning light
stays on with engine running, the vehicle can
still be driven.
If the warning light flashes with the engine
running, immediate intervention is required. A
loss of performance, irregular/high idling
speed or engine stopping might take place
and the vehicle may need to be towed.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Engine Coolant Temperature Too High
The telltale lights up when the
engine has overheated.
In normal driving conditions : stop the car, turn
off the engine and check that the coolant level
in the reservoir is not below the MIN mark. In
this case, wait for the engine to cool down,
then slowly and carefully open the cap, fill with
coolant and check that the level is between
the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself.
CAUTION!
Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may
severely damage the gearbox, with resulting
breakage. The oil may also overheat:
contact with hot engine or with exhaust
components at high temperature could
cause fires.
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Exterior Lights Failure
The telltale will illuminate to indicate
a failure on the following lights:
daytime running lights (DRLs) /
parking lights / trailer turn signal
indicators (if present) / trailer lights (if
present) / side lights / turn signal indicators /
rear fog light / reversing light / brake lights /
license plate lights.
The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a
blown protection fuse, or an interruption of the
electrical connection.
Replace the bulb or the relevant fuse. Contact
an authorized dealer.
Keyless System Failure
The telltale will illuminate in the
event of keyless system failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Fuel Cut-Off System Failure
The telltale will illuminate in the
event of fuel cut-off system failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System
Failure — If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate in the
event of a fault in the Lane Depar -
ture Warning system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Automatic High Beam Headlights Failure —
If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate to report a
failure of the automatic high beam
headlights.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Automatic Transmission Fluid Overheating
The telltale will illuminate in the case
of transmission overheating, after a
particularly demanding use. In this
case an engine performance limita -
tion is carried out.
Wait for the telltale to turn off with the engine
off or idling.
Audio System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report a
failure of the audio system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Speed Limiter System Failure
While driving, the telltale will illumi -
nate to signal a Speed Limiter
system failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
Lights up if the fuel tank cap is open
or not properly closed.
Tighten the cap properly.
Electric Park Brake Failure

The telltale will illuminate and a
message will display to signal a failure
in the electric park brake system.
This failure may partially or completely block the
vehicle because the park brake could remain
activated even if automatically or manually
disengaged using the relevant controls. In these
circumstances, you can disengage the park
brake following the emergency disengagement
procedure

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If you are still able to drive the vehicle (park
brake is not engaged), drive to the nearest autho -
rized dealer and remember, when executing any
maneuvers/commands, that the electric park
brake is not operational.

WARNING!

If a failure is present with sharp braking, the rear
wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.

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WEAR ON Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM)
Brake Discs — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the
carbon ceramic material brake discs
have reached their wear limit.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System Failure
The symbol comes on in the event of
a DAA system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Highway Assist System (HAS)/Traffic Jam
Assist (TJA) System Failure
The symbol lights up in case of HAS
or TJA system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Green Symbols
Headlights
The telltale will illuminate when the
headlights are turned on.
Automatic Headlights
The symbol lights up when the auto -
matic headlights are on.
Stop/Start Operation
The telltale will illuminate in the case
of Stop/Start system intervention
(stopping the engine).
When the engine is restarted, the telltale will
shut off
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Cruise Control Activated
The telltale will illuminate when the
Cruise Control system is activated.
Adaptive Cruise Control System — If
Equipped
The symbol comes on when the
Adaptive Cruise Control system is
activated.
Blue Symbols
Automatic High Beam Headlights — If
Equipped
The telltale will illuminate when the
automatic high beam headlights are
activated.
High Beam Headlights
The telltale will illuminate when the
high beam headlights are activated.
WARNING!
It is recommended to use only OEM brake
pads to ensure the original performance of
the braking system.
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