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7. Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) InformationDisplay
8. Time
9. External Temperature
10. Main  Display:  Vehicle  Speed  Display,  Trip Computer Information, etc...
The screens can be selected, on rotation,
by pushing the MENU selection button on
the windshield wiper stalk.
MENU Selection Button
Depending on the driving mode chosen us -
ing the Alfa DNA (Dynamic, Natural, and 
Advanced Efficiency) the screens can be 
graphically different. Navigation instruc -
tions and call information can be set and 
displayed in the Information and Entertain -
ment System. Home
The parameters shown on the display, for 
the modes: Dynamic, Normal and Ad
-
vanced Efficiency are:
• Time
• Outside Temperature
• Current speed (shown only if the repeat
mode  of  the  “Navigation”  and  “Phone”
functions have not been previously acti-
vated).
• Range
In RACE mode (if equipped) the consump -
tion indication index is not active and a 
sports gearshift indicator is displayed.
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display
Trip A And B
For all driving modes (Dynamic, Natural, 
and Advanced Efficiency) and with the igni -
tion device ON, the “Trip computer” can be 
used to display the measurements regard -
ing the operating state of the vehicle. This 
function is characterized by two separate 
records, called “Trip A” and “Trip B” (the 
latter can be deactivated by Information 
and Entertainment System), where the 
“complete missions” (journeys) are record -
ed in a reciprocally independent manner.
“Trip A” and “Trip B” are used to display 
the values relating to:
• Distance traveled
• Average fuel consumption
• Average speed
• Active trip
• Fuel consumption indicator
1 — Time
2 — Temperature
3 — Distance To Empty
4 — Speed
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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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(Continued)
To access and the 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 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.
 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.
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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  
Ú
 page 145.
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”  
Ú
 page 161.
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
 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.
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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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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 reser -
voir  itself.  Also  check  visually  for  any  fluid
leaks. Contact an authorized dealer if the tell -
tale  comes  on  when  the  engine  is  started
again.
If the vehicle is used under demanding condi -
tions  (e.g.  in  high-performance  driving):   slow
down  and,  if  the  warning  light  stays  on,  stop
the vehicle. Stop for two or three minutes with
the engine running and slightly accelerated to
facilitate  better  coolant  circulation,  then  turn the  engine  off. Check that  the coolant level is
correct as described above.
Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
The  telltale  turns  on  when  the  hood
cap is not properly closed, along with
the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an  open  hood  cap  appears  on  the
display.
A  buzzer  is  heard  when  the  hood cap is  open
and the vehicle is moving.
Close the hood properly.
Insufficient Engine Oil Level  
The  telltale  turns  on,  along  with  the
related  message  on  the  display,  to
indicate low engine oil level.
Contact  an  authorized  dealer  to  have  the
system checked.
Low Engine Oil Pressure  
This  telltale  indicates  low  engine  oil
pressure.  If  the  telltale  turns  on
while  driving,  stop  the  vehicle  and
shut  off  the  engine  as  soon  as
possible. A chime will sound when this telltale
turns  on.  Do  not  operate  the  vehicle  until  the
cause  is corrected. This  telltale  does  not indi -
cate how much oil is in the engine.
NOTE:
Do  not  use  the  vehicle  until  the  failure  has
been solved. The turning on of the telltale does
not  indicate  the  amount  of  oil  in  the  engine:
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the  oil  level  can  be  checked  on  the  display
upon  entering  the  vehicle  and  also  by  acti-
vating  the  “Oil  level”  function  on  the  Informa -
tion and Entertainment System.
Contact  an  authorized  dealer  as  soon  as
possible.
Trunk Lid Not Properly Shut 
The telltale turns on when the trunk
lid  is  not  properly closed,  along with
the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an  open  trunk  lid  appears  on  the
display.
A  buzzer  is  heard  when  the  trunk  lid  is  open
and the vehicle is moving.
Close the trunk lid properly.
Amber Symbols
Engine Immobilizer Failure/Break-In 
Attempt
Engine  Immobilizer  System  Failure
The telltale will illuminate to report a
failure  of  the  Engine  Immobilizer
system. Break-In  Attempt
  The  telltale  will  illuminate
when  the  ignition  is  cycled  to  ON  position,  to
indicate a possible break-in attempt detected
by the alarm system.
Electronic Key Not Recognized The telltale will
illuminate when the  engine is started and the
electronic key is not recognized by the system.
Alarm  System  Failure   The  telltale  will  illumi -
nate to report an alarm system failure.
Contact  an  authorized  dealer  as  soon  as
possible.
Fuel Cut-Off Indicator Light 
The  telltale  will  illuminate  after  an
accident  has  occurred  and  the
system has shut the fuel off.
For  reactivating  the  fuel  cut-off  system 
Ú
 page 163. If it is not possible to restore the
fuel supply, contact an authorized dealer.
Park Sensors System Failure
The  telltale  will  illuminate  when  the
system has failed or is not available.
Contact an authorized dealer to have
the system checked.
Engine Oil Change Required — If Equipped
The  telltale  is  illuminated  only  for  a
limited time.
 NOTE:
After the first indication, each time the engine
is  started  the  symbol  will  continue  to  illumi
-
nate  as  described  above  until  the  oil  is
changed.
If  the  telltale  flashes,  this  does  not  mean  that
there  is  a  fault  on  the  vehicle,  rather  it  simply
reports that it is now necessary to change the oil
as a result of regular use of the vehicle. The dete -
rioration of engine oil is accelerated by using the
vehicle  for  short  drives,  preventing  the  engine
from reaching operating temperature.
Contact  an  authorized  dealer  as  soon  as
possible.Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
The  telltale  will  illuminate  in  the
event  of  engine  oil  pressure  sensor
failure.
Contact  an  authorized  dealer  as  soon  as
possible.
 CAUTION!
If  the  LOW  ENGINE  OIL  PRESSURE  symbol
switches  on  when  driving,  stop  the  engine
immediately  and  contact  an  authorized
dealer.
 CAUTION!
Deteriorated  engine  oil  should  be  replaced  as
soon  as  possible  after  the  symbol  is  switched
on,  and  never  more  than  500 miles  (805 km)
after  it  first  switches  on.  Failure  to  observe  the
above  may  result  in  severe  damage  to  the
engine  and  invalidate  the  New  Vehicle  Limited
Warranty.  When  this  symbol  comes  on,  it  does
not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if
it  flashes  you  do  not  need  to  top  up  the  engine
oil.
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