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Some car components have colored labels
with symbols indicating precautions to be
observed when using this component. It is
important to follow all warnings when oper-
ating your vehicle. See below for the definition
of each symbol
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Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
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Brake Warning Light
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Electronic Brake Force
Distribution (EBD) Failure
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Oil Temperature Warning Light
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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
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Amber Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Warning Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) OFF Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Tire Pressure Low Warning Light
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Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) Warning Light
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Rear Fog Lights
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
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Fuel Reserve/Limited Range
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Green Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam
Indicator Light — If Equipped
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Amber Warning Lights
Left Turn Signal Indicator
Light
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Park/Headlight On Indicator Light
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Right Turn Signal Indicator Light
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Blue Indicator Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
— If Equipped
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Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque (AST)
Failure
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Alternator Failure
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Automatic Transmission Failure
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Driver Attention Assist
(DAA) System Activation
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Green Indicator Lights
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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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JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can
be jump started using a set of jumper cables
and a battery in another vehicle, or by using a
portable battery booster pack. Jump starting
can be dangerous if done improperly, so
please follow the procedures in this section
carefully.
NOTE:
When using a portable battery booster pack,
follow the manufacturer's operating instruc-
tions and precautions.
Remote Battery Connection Posts
The remote posts of the battery for jump
starting can be found inside the engine
compartment. The battery itself is located in
the luggage compartment.
The negative terminal (-) is positioned next to
the passenger side hood lock.
Remote Negative Post Location The positive post (+) can be accessed by
removing the cover, and opening the protec
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tive flap.
Protective CoverProtective Flap
WARNING!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery
is frozen. It could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury.
CAUTION!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur. WARNING!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause
the battery to explode and could result in
serious injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.
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