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Instrument Cluster Display
To reset the values, press and hold down 
the button on the windshield wiper stalk.
Reset Button
Performance
The displayed parameters differ according 
to the active mode. The modes which can 
be selected using the Alfa DNA system are: Natural
Efficiency Consumption Graph
The screen graphically reproduces some 
parameters closely linked to the efficiency 
of the driving style, with a view to limiting 
consumption.
Advanced Efficiency
Dynamic Driving Style The three central icons on the screen indi
-
cate the effectiveness of the driving style 
linked to the parameters of: acceleration, 
deceleration and gearshift with a view to 
reducing fuel consumption.
The graphic bar below the icons shows cur -
rent consumption and the green line rep -
resents the optimal area. The globe lights 
up gradually according to lower consump -
tion.
Alternative Performance
The displayed parameters vary depending 
on the active mode. The modes can be se -
lected through the Alfa DNA system and 
are as follows:
Normal and Advanced Efficiency
The display graphically shows the values 
of:
○ instantaneous consumption
○ average fuel consumption (based  on “Trip A”);
Below a certain speed value, when the ac -
celerator pedal is not pressed or in the 
event of failure, dashes are displayed in 
place of the consumption value ("– –. –").
1 — Acceleration
2 — Deceleration
3 — Gear Shifts
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Normal and Advanced Efficiency
Dynamic
The display graphically shows the values 
of: ○ accelerator pedal position (expressed in percentage);
○ brake pedal position (expressed in percentage);
○ engine coolant temperature (H = hot C = cold).
Dynamic Race (If Equipped)
The display graphically shows the values 
of:
○ engine torque;
○ turbocharger pressure;
○ engine oil pressure (L = low pres -
sure/H= high pressure).
NOTE:
The engine torque and turbocharger pressure
values vary according to the engine type.
Race
Dynamic
Acceleration Gauge The displayed parameters are related to 
vehicle stability, the graphs illustrate the 
trend of the longitudinal/lateral accelera
-
tions (G-meter information), considering 
gravity acceleration as a reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are also indi -
cated.
11. Driving Mode Display (Alfa DNA System)
12. Distance Traveled (miles/km) display
13. Fuel Consumption
14. Warning Indications Display (e.g. danger of ice, open doors, ABS operation, etc.)
15. Range
Customer Programmable Settings
Multiple  settings  can  be  programmed  by  the
user  using  the  radio.  This  section  describes
only the basic settings:
Units & Language
Clock & Date
Cluster
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To access the settings list in the radio, proceed
as follows:
Press  the  Home button  to access  the  main
menu.
Select  Settings  from  the  main  menu  using
the Rotary  Knob or  by pressing Settings on
the touchscreen.Rotary Knob
Units & Language
The  following  settings  can  be  modified  under
the “Units & Language” menu:
Units:  select  US,  Metric,  or  Custom.  The
custom  option  allows  for  individual  selec -
tion of the unit measures
Language:  change  the  language  of  the
system
Restore Unit & Language Settings: restores
the factory settings
To access and the change the setting, turn and
push  the  Rotary  Pad  or  press  the  desired
setting on the touchscreen.
Clock & Date
The  following  settings  can  be  modified  under
the “Clock & Date” menu:
Sync  With  GPS  Time:  activates  or  deacti -
vates the clock synchronization through the
GPS.  If  the  function  is  deactivated,  the
options Set Time and Set Date are enabled
Set Time: set the time manually
Time Format: set the time format to either a
12-hour or a 24-hour clock.
Set Date: set the date manually
Restore Clock & Date Settings: restores the
factory settings
To  access  and  change  the  setting,  turn  and
push  the  Rotary  Pad  or  press  the  desired
setting on the touchscreen.
Cluster
The  following  settings  can  be  modified  under
the “Cluster” menu:
Warning  Buzzer  Volume:  allows  you  to  set
the volume of the warning buzzer on seven
levels.
Trip B: activate or deactivate the Trip 
function.
Show  Phone  Info:  allows  you  to  activate/
deactivate  repetition  of  the  phone  function
screens  also  on  the  instrument  cluster
display.
Show  Audio  Info:  allows  you  to  activate/
deactivate  repetition  of  the  audio  function
screens  (Radio  and  Media)  also  on  the
instrument cluster display.
Show Nav Info: allows you to activate/deac -
tivate  repetition  of  the  navigator  function
screens  also  on  the  instrument  cluster
display.
Digital Speed on all screens: this allows you
to activate/deactivating of digital speed on
the instrument cluster 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.
1 — ON/OFF Control And Volume Knob
2 — OPTION Button
3 — Rotary Pad
4 — MENU Button
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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.
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.
 WARNING!
If  the  warning  light  (or  the  icon  on  the
display)  flashes  while  driving,  contact  an
authorized dealer.
 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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How To Use Remote Start
All  of  the  following  conditions  must  be  met
before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK (P).
Doors closed.
Hood closed.
Liftgate closed.
Hazard switch off.
Brake  switch  inactive  (brake  pedal  not
pressed).
Battery at an acceptable charge level.
PANIC button not pushed.
System  not  disabled  from  previous  remote
start event.
Vehicle Security System indicator flashing.
Ignition  in  the  OFF  mode  (if  equipped  with
keyless ignition system).
Fuel level meets minimum requirement.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If Equipped
When  Remote  Start  is  activated,  the  heated
steering wheel and driver heated seat features
will automatically turn on in cold weather.
These  features  will  stay  on  through  the  dura -
tion of remote start until the ignition is placed
in the ON/RUN mode. Remote  Start  Windshield  Wiper  De–Icer  Acti
-
vation — If Equipped
When remote  start  is active and  the outside  ambient
temperature  is  less  than  39°F  (4°C),  the  Windshield
Wiper De-Icer will be enabled. Exiting remote start will
resume  previous  operation,  except  if  the  Windshield
Wiper De-Icer is active.
The Windshield  Wiper De-Icer timer and oper -
ation will continue.
Cold Weather Operation
To  prevent  possible  engine  damage  while
starting  at  low  temperatures,  this  vehicle  will
inhibit  engine  cranking  when  the  ambient
temperature  is  less  than –22°F  (–30°C)  and
the  oil  temperature  sensor  reading  indicates
an engine block heater has not been used. An
externally-powered  electric  engine  block
heater  is  available  as  optional  equipment  or
from an authorized dealer.
The  message  “plug  in  engine  heater”  will  be
displayed  in  the  instrument  cluster  when  the
ambient temperature is below 5°F (–15°C) at the
time the engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid
possible crank delays at the next cold start.
Extended Park Starting
If the vehicle has not been started or driven for
at  least  30  days,  it  is  advisable  to  follow  the
indications below.
To start the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the ignition button
2. If  the  engine  does  not  start,  wait  five seconds and let the starter cool down and
then repeat the starting procedure
3. If  the  engine  does  not  start  after  eight attempts,  let  the  starter  cool  down  for  at
least  10  seconds,  and  then  repeat  the
starting procedure
If the problem persists, contact an authorized
dealer.
NOTE:
After prolonged vehicle inactivity, very difficult
starting,  that  can  be  noticed  through  rapid
fatigue  of  the  starter,  might  also  be  due  to  a
partially drained battery  
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 page 201.
If Engine Fails To Start
Starting  the  Engine  with  Key  Fob  Battery  Run
Down or Drained
If  the  ignition  does  not  respond  when  the
button is pushed, the key fob battery might be
run  down  or  drained.  Therefore,  the  system
does not detect the presence of the key fob in
the  vehicle,  and  will  display  a  dedicated
message  
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page 20. CAUTION!
Use  of  the  recommended  oil  and  adhering
to  the  prescribed  oil  change  intervals  is
important  to  prevent  engine  damage  and
ensure  satisfactory  starting  in  cold
conditions.
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For the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km):
Do  not  participate  in  track  events,  sport
driving  schools,  or  similar  activities  during
the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km).
NOTE:
Monitor engine oil with every refueling and add
if necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
The  EPB  features  a  switch  located  on  the
center  console,  a  caliper  with  motor  for  each
rear wheel, and an electronic control module. 
Electric Park Brake Switch
The EPB can be engaged in two ways:
Manually,  by  pulling  the  switch  on  the
center console.
Automatically,  in  “Safe  Hold”  or  “Auto  Park
Brake” conditions.
 NOTE:
Normally,  the  EPB  is  engaged  automatically
when the engine is stopped. This function can
be  deactivated/activated  on  the  Information
and  Entertainment  system  by  selecting  the
following  items  in  sequence  on  the  main
menu:  “Settings”,  “Driver  Assistance”  and
“Automatic Parking Brake”. 
In  addition  to  engaging  the  EPB,  along  with
steering and positioning chocks in front of the
wheels  (when  on  a  steep  slope),  you  must
always place the vehicle in the PARK (P) mode
before leaving.
Should  the  vehicle  battery  be  faulty,  the
battery must be replaced in order to unlock the
EPB.
Engaging The EPB Manually
Briefly  pull  the  switch  located  on  the  center
console to manually engage the EPB when the
vehicle is stationary.
Noise  may  be  heard  from  the  rear  of  the
vehicle when engaging the EPB.
A slight movement of the brake pedal may be
detected  when  engaging  the  EPB  with  the
brake pedal pressed.
With  the  EPB  engaged,  the  BRAKE  warning
light on the instrument cluster display and the
switch will illuminate.
If,  under  exceptional  circumstances,  the  use
of  the  brake  is  required  with  the  vehicle  in
motion, keep the switch on the center console
pulled  as  long  as  the  brake  action  is  neces
-
sary.
The BRAKE warning light may turn on with the
hydraulic  system  temporarily  unavailable;  in
this case, braking is controlled by the motors.
The brake lights will also automatically turn on
in  the  same  way  as  normal  braking  with  the
use of the brake pedal.
Release  the  switch  on  the  center  console  to
stop  the  braking  action  with  the  vehicle  in
motion.
If,  through  this  procedure,  the  vehicle  is
braked until a speed below 1.9 mph (3 km/h)
is  reached  and  the  switch  is  kept  pulled,  the
parking brake will definitively engage.
NOTE:
Driving  the  vehicle  with  the  EPB  engaged,  or
using it several times to slow down the vehicle,
may  cause  severe  damage  to  the  braking
system.
 CAUTION!
With  the  Electronic  Parking  Brake  failure
warning light on, some functions of the EPB
are  deactivated.  In  this  case  the  driver  is
responsible for brake activation and vehicle
parking in complete safety conditions.
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Disengaging The EPB Manually
In order to manually release the parking brake,
the ignition should be in the ACC mode. Press
the brake pedal, and then push the switch on
the center console briefly.
Noise  may  be  heard  from  the  rear  of  the
vehicle,  and  a  slight  movement  of  the  brake
pedal may be detected during disengagement.
After disengaging the EPB, the BRAKE warning
light on the instrument cluster display and the
light on the switch will turn off.
If  the  BRAKE  warning  light  on  the  instrument
cluster display remains on with the EPB disen-
gaged,  this  indicates  a  fault:  in  this  case,
contact an authorized dealer.
 NOTE:
Always  engage  the  EPB  when  parking  the
vehicle to prevent injury or damage caused
by the unexpected movement of the vehicle.
Never use gear position PARK (P) instead of
the EPB.
Electric Park Brake (EPB) Operating Modes
The EPB may operate as follows:
“Dynamic  Operating  Mode”:  this  mode  is
activated  by  pulling  the  switch  repeatedly
while driving.
“Static  Engagement  and  Release  Mode”:
with  the  vehicle  stationary, the EPB can be
activated by pulling the switch on the center
console  once.  Push  the  switch  and  the
brake pedal at the same time to disengage
the brake.
“Drive  Away  Release”  —  if  equipped:  the
EPB  will  automatically  disengage  with  the
driver side seat belt fastened and the detec
-
tion of an action performed by the driver to move  the  vehicle  (DRIVE  [D]  or  REVERSE
[R]). This feature can be turned on  or off  in
the Information and Entertainment System.
NOTE:
If  the  car  is  equipped  with  carbon-ceramic
brake  discs, it  is  necessary to fasten  the seat
belts  or  turn  off  the  EPB  before  starting  to
avoid damages to the ceramic brake discs.
“Safe  Hold”:  if  the  vehicle  speed  is  lower
than 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the gear selector is
not  in  PARK  (P)  position  and  the  driver's
intention of leaving the vehicle  is detected,
the  EPB  will  automatically  engage  to  hold
the vehicle in safety conditions.
“Auto  Park  Brake”:  if  the  vehicle  speed  is
below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the EPB will auto -
matically  engage  when  the  gear  selector  is
in PARK (P) position. The light on the switch
located  on  the  center  console  switches  on
together  with  the  BRAKE  warning  light  on
the  instrument  cluster  display  when  the
parking brake is engaged and applied to the
wheels.  Each  automatic  parking  brake
engagement  can  be  canceled  by  pushing
the switch on the center console and at the
same time moving the gear selector for the
transmission to position PARK (P).
Safe Hold
Safe  Hold  is  a  safety  function  that  automati -
cally  engages  the  EPB  in  the  event  of  a
dangerous condition for the vehicle.
 WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing  children  to  be  in  a  vehicle  unat -
tended  is  dangerous  for  a  number  of
reasons.  A  child  or  others  could  be  seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned  not  to  touch  the  parking  brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do  not  leave  the  key  fob  in  or  near  the
vehicle  or  in  a  location  accessible to  chil -
dren.  A  child  could  operate  power
windows,  other  controls,  or  move  the
vehicle.
Be  sure  the  parking  brake  is  fully  disen -
gaged before  driving;  failure to do so  can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving  your  vehicle,  or  it  may  roll  and
cause damage or injury.
 WARNING!  (Continued)
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Display
The  following  information  is  shown  on  the
dedicated area of the display:
In  Automatic  Mode:  the  active  mode  (P,  R,
N, D) and with "D" the current gear number.
In  Manual  Drive  Mode  (Sequential) :  the
mode  (M), the current gear and  the double
or  single  gear  shift  request,  both  up  and
down (single or double arrow).
Gear Display
Gear Selector
The gear  functioning is  controlled by the  gear
selector, which can assume the following posi -
tions:
P  = PARK
R  = REVERSE
N  = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE (automatic forward speed)
AutoStick : + manually shift to higher gear; –
manually shift to lower gear
The positions diagram is illustrated on the top
of the gear selector.
Gear Selector Center Console
The letter corresponding to the mode selected
on the gear selector lights up and appears on
the instrument cluster display.
To  select  a  mode,  move  the  gear  selector
forward  or  rearward  while  pressing  the  brake
pedal.  To  engage  REVERSE  (R),  press  the
brake  pedal  together  with  the  gear  selector
button. Gear Selector
The  gear  selector  is  a  joystick  style  shifting
mechanism  which  returns  to  the  center  posi -
tion  automatically.  It  can  be  pushed  forward
twice  and  rearward  twice,  based  on  the
starting condition.
The PARK  (P) mode  can  be  enabled/disabled
by  pushing  the  PARK  (P)  button.  PARK  (P)
mode  is  automatically  activated  if  the
following conditions are met simultaneously:
DRIVE  (D)  mode  or  REVERSE  (R)  mode  is
active
The  vehicle’s  speed  is  close  to  0 mph
(0 km/h)
The brake pedal is released
The driver’s seat belt is not fastened
The driver’s door is open
1 — Gear Selector
2 — PARK (P) Button
3 — Gear Selector Button
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