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Height adjustment
(where provided)
Move lever 2 up or down until the
required height is reached.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
whilst seated in the driver's seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob 3 until the required position is
reached.
Lumbar adjustment
(where provided)
Turn knob 4 until the required position is
reached.
Folding the seats
(where provided)
To access the rear seats, pull handle
5 upwards: the backrest will fold
forwards and the seat will slide forwards
when you push the backrest. Moving back
the backrest will return the seat to its
original position.
Heated seats
(where provided)
With key at MAR, press button
fig. 10 (one per seat) to activate/
deactivate the function. When the
function is enabled, the LED on the
button turns on.
SPORT FRONT SEATS(where provided)
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever 1 fig. 11 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position, you should be able to rest your
arms on the rim of the steering wheel.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob 2 until the required position is
reached
Backrest tilt
To access the rear seats lift handle
3 upwards (behind the backrest). Then
release the lever and pushing on the
backrest, slide the seat forwards.
REAR SEAT
Seat folding
Proceed as follows:
raise the headrests to the maximum
height, press both buttons 1 fig. 12 to the
side of the two supports, then remove
the head restraints by sliding them
upwards;
move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
raise the backrest retaining levers 1
fig. 13 and fold ahead the desired cushion
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(the lever 1 raising is highlighted with a
“red band”).
Repositioning the rear seat
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended and
not twisted.
Raise the previously folded backrest until
you hear the click of the locking
mechanism, visually checking that the“red bands” on levers 1 fig. 13 are no
longer visible. The “red band” indicates
that the backrest is not secured.
Finally, reposition the head restraints,
inserting them into their housings.
WARNING
6)All adjustments must be made with the
car stationary.
7)Once you have released the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat is locked on
the guides by trying to move it back and
forth. If the seat is not locked into place, it
may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver
to lose control of the car.
8)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your chest and
pelvis.
HEADRESTS
FRONT
These are height-adjustable and lock into
the desired position automatically.
To adjust the height, proceed as follows:
upwards adjustment: raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place;
downward adjustment: press button 1
fig. 14 and lower the head restraint.
9)
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons 1 and 2, then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
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REAR
Two height-adjustable head restraints
are provided for the back seats (for the
adjustment see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also
provided for the central seat.
Proceed as follows to remove the head
restraints:
raise the head restraints to their
maximum height;
press buttons 1 fig. 15 then remove
the head restraints by pulling them
upwards.
WARNING
9)Head restraints must be adjusted so that
the head, rather than the neck, rests on
them. Only in this case they can protect your
head correctly.
STEERING WHEEL
10) 11)
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release the lever 1 fig. 16 by
pushing it forwards (position A) and
adjust the steering wheel. Having made
the adjustment, lock lever 1 by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position B).
NOTE “Veloce” and “Sport” versions are
equipped with sports configuration
steering wheel.
WARNING
10)All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.11)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
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When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end of
travel position, the main beam headlights
deactivate, the dipped headlights
reactivate and the
warning light
switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights constantly if automatic
light control is active.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in
the MAR position and the dipped
headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
Press buttons
andfig. 20. to
adjust. The adjustment position is shown
on the display.
Position 0: one or two people on the
front seats.
Position 1: 4 people.
Position 2: 4 people + load in luggage
compartment.
Position 3: driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.NOTE The button panel can change
according to the versions.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every
time the load carried changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
Operation
Press the button
fig. 21 to switch the
lights on/off. With the lights on, the
warning light
in the instrument panel
switches on.
REAR FOG LIGHT
Operation
Press the button
to switch the lights
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when
the dipped headlights are on.
Press the button again to switch the light
off.
With the light on, the warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
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2 - climate control compressor on/off button;
3 - air recirculation on/off button (It is advisable not to use the air recirculation function when the outside temperature is low to
prevent the windows from rapidly misting up);
4 - display;
5 - climate control system off button;
6 - button for activating the MAX-DEF function (fast front window defrosting/demisting);
7 - heated rear window on/off button;
8 - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and passenger side temperature adjustment knob;
9 - passenger side air distribution selection button;
10 - fan speed increase/decrease;
11 - driver's side air distribution selection button;
12 - AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) and driver side temperature adjustment knob;
Air distribution selection
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to demist/defrost them.
Air flow at central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
Air flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This air distribution setting heats the passenger compartment most quickly, giving a
prompt sensation of warmth.
In FULL AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manages air distribution (the LEDs on buttons 9 and 11 are off). When
set manually, the air distribution is indicated by the LEDs on the selected buttons switching on
You can also set a combination of the air distribution settings described above. In combined function mode the relevant function is
enabled simultaneously with those already set by pressing the corresponding button. If a button whose function is already active is
pressed, the operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED switches off. To restore automatic control of the air distribution after
a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
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1 - MONO function button (set temperature alignment) driver/passenger side;

ELECTRIC WINDOWS
15)
2)
These operate when the ignition key is
turned to MAR and for about 3 minutes
after turning the key to STOP or
removing it if one of the doors is open.
Anti-crush safety device
An anti-crush device is operated when
the windows are lifted. This safety
system detects the presence of an
obstacle during the window closing travel
and cuts in by stopping and reversing the
window travel, depending on its position.
The anti-crushing feature is active during
window manual and automatic operation.
CONTROLS
Driver side door1 fig. 27: front left window
opening/closing
2: front right window opening/closingWindow opening
Push the buttons to open the desired
window. When one of the two buttons is
pressed briefly, the window moves in
"stages"; if the button is held down,
"continuous automatic" operation is
activated. If the button is pressed again,
the window will stop in the desired
position. If the button is held down for
several seconds, the window raises or
lowers automatically (only with ignition
key in MAR position).
Window closing
Lift the buttons to close the desired
window.
Passenger side door
The passenger side door is equipped with
a button that controls the
opening/closing of the passenger side
window.Electric window system initialisation
The system must be re-initialised after
disconnecting the battery or if the
relevant protection fuse is blown.
Perform the following initialisation
procedure:
fully close the window to initialise
manually;
after the window has reached the
upper end of travel, hold the up button
pressed for at least one second.
On some versions/markets, after there
has been no power supply for the control
units (battery replaced or disconnected
or protection fuses for the electric
window control units replaced), the
automatic operation of the windows
must be restored.
The restoration procedure must be
performed as described below with the
doors closed:
completely open the driver's door
window keeping the operating button
pressed for at least three seconds after
the (lower) end of travel position is
reached;
completely raise the driver side
window and hold the button down for at
least 3 seconds once the (upper) end of
travel position has been reached;
repeat stages 1 and 2 also for the
passenger's window;
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DISPLAY
The car is equipped with a reconfigurable
multifunction display that, according to
the previously applied settings, will show
useful driving information.
With the ignition key removed, the
display lights up and shows the time and
total odometer reading (in km or miles)
for a few seconds when a door is
opened/closed.
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The following information is shown on the
display (example given in fig. 41 ):
1: Time
2: Area reserved for messages
(information, settings, etc)
3: Milometer (total distance covered
in km or miles).4: Car status indications (e.g. doors open,
possible ice on road, etc.)/Start&Stop
function indication (where
provided)/Gear Shift Indicator (where
provided)
5: Headlight alignment position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)
6: External temperature
The turbocharger pressure will appear on
some versions when “DYNAMIC” driving
mode is selected (see “Alfa DNA system”
in this chapter).
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
(where provided)
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear through
a special indication on the display.
Through the GSI, the driver is informed
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
reducing fuel consumption, it is advisable
to stick to “Natural” or “All Weather”
mode and to follow the suggestions of
the Gear Shift Indicator, where traffic
conditions permit.
When the SHIFT UP icon
is shown on
the display the GSI suggests the driver to
up-shift, whereas if the SHIFT DOWN
icon
is displayed, the driver is advised
to down-shift.
The indication in the instrument panel
remains on until the driver shifts gear or
the driving conditions go back to a
situation where gearshifting is not
required to improve consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
“+” or(versions with Start&Stop
system) fig. 42: to scroll upwards through
the screen and the related options or to
increase the displayed value.
SET/
: press briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or confirm
the selection. Hold down to go back to
the standard screen.
“–” or
(versions with Start&Stop
system): to scroll downwards through the
screen and the related options or to
decrease the displayed value.
IMPORTANT The control buttons
activate different functions according to
the following situations:
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within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down;
during settings operations, they
increase or decrease values.
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of options
which can be selected using the buttons
andto access the different
selection and setting (Setup) operations
indicated below.
Some options have a submenu. The menu
can be activated by briefly pressing the
SET/ button
.
The menu includes the following items:
MENU
LIGHTING
SPEED WARNING
HEADLIGHT SENSOR (where
provided)
RAIN SENSOR (where provided)
TRIP B ACTIVATION
SET TIME
SET DATE
FIRST PAGE (where provided)
SEE RADIO
AUTOCLOSE
MEASUREMENT UNIT
LANGUAGE
WARNINGS VOLUME
SEAT BELT BEEP
SERVICE
PASSENGER AIRBAG
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
COURTESY LIGHTS
EXIT MENU
On vehicles equipped withUconnect™
system (where provided), some menu
items are shown on the navigator display.
MENU ITEMS
IMPORTANT If there is anUconnect™
system, some menu items are displayed
and managed by the latter and not the
instrument panel (refer to the
description in the “Multimedia” chapter
or in the supplements available online).
Menu
Access to the Setup Menu.
Lighting
(only with side lights on)
Adjustment (8 levels) of the brightness of
the instrument panel, theUconnect™
system controls (where provided) and the
dual-zone automatic climate control
system controls (where provided).
Speed warning
Vehicle speed limit setting (km/h or mph).
When this is exceeded, the driver is
notified by an audible warning signal.
Headlight sensor
(where provided)
Automatic switch on/off of lights
according to external light conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level
1=minimum sensitivity, level 2=average
sensitivity, level 3=maximum sensitivity).
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