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Automatic High Beam Headlights —
If Equipped ............................................. 43 Parking Lights  ....................................... 44
Headlight Off Delay ................................ 44
Rear Fog Lights ...................................... 44
Adaptive Headlight System (AFS) —
If Equipped ............................................. 44 Turn Signals    ........................................ 44
Lane Change Assist ............................... 44
INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................................44
Front Map Reading Lights ..................... 45
Interior Ambient Lighting  ...................... 45
Rear Overhead Light  ............................. 46
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ....... 46
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS....46
Windshield Wiper Operation   ............... 46
Rain Sensing Wipers.............................. 47
Rear Window Wiper/Washer................. 48
Headlamp Washers — If Equipped ....... 48
CLIMATE CONTROLS ................................48
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control 
System    ................................................. 49
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT....55
Glove Compartment............................... 55
Center Console ...................................... 56
Rear Armrest .......................................... 56
Power Outlets    ...................................... 56
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray — 
If Equipped ............................................. 57 Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped... 57
POWER WINDOWS ................................... 58
Power Window Controls ........................ 58
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection............................................... 59 Power Window System Initialization .... 59
Wind Buffeting  ...................................... 59
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED.......... 59
Power Sunroof ....................................... 59
Opening And Closing The Sunroof ........ 60
Venting Sunroof ..................................... 60
Sunshade Operation ............................. 60
Pinch Protect Feature ........................... 60
Re-Initialization Procedure.................... 60
Sunroof Maintenance ........................... 61
HOOD ........................................................ 61
Opening The Hood ................................. 61
Closing The Hood................................... 62
POWER LIFTGATE..................................... 62
Opening .................................................. 62
Closing.................................................... 63
Liftgate Initialization .............................. 64
Cargo Area Features ............................. 64
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT 
PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES............. 67
Instrument Cluster  ............................... 67
Instrument Cluster Descriptions .......... 68
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............69
Instrument Cluster Display 
Description .............................................69 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster 
Display ....................................................69 Reconfigurable Display Items ............... 69
Customer Programmable Settings........ 72
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES 
ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ..................74
Red Warning Lights ................................74
Amber Warning Lights............................ 75
Green Indicator Lights ...........................78
Blue Indicator Lights ..............................78
Red Symbols...........................................78
Amber Symbols ......................................80
Green Symbols .......................................84
Blue Symbols .......................................... 84
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ............84
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II) 
Cybersecurity .......................................... 84
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND 
MAINTENANCE PROGRAM .......................85
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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ............................86
Starting Procedure................................. 86
Remote Starting System ....................... 86
Cold Weather Operation ........................ 87
Extended Park Starting.......................... 87
If Engine Fails To Start .......................... 87
After Starting — Warming Up The 
Engine ..................................................... 88 Stopping The Engine.............................. 88
Turbocharger Cool Down ....................... 88
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —
IF EQUIPPED .............................................89
ENGINE BREAK-IN 
RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................89
Engine Break-In...................................... 89
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) .................90
Electric Park Brake (EPB) Operating 
Modes ..................................................... 91 Safe Hold ................................................ 91
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....................92
Display .................................................... 93
Gear Selector ......................................... 93
Transmission Operating Modes ............ 94
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode....................................................... 96 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 
(BTSI) System ......................................... 96 Important Notes ..................................... 97
ALFA DNA SELECTOR ...............................98
Alfa DNA System .................................... 98
Driving Modes ........................................ 98
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 101 STOP/START SYSTEM............................ 101
Operating Mode ................................... 101
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ......................................... 102 Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop ........................................ 102 Engine Restarting Conditions ............. 102
Safety Functions .................................. 102
Energy Saving Function....................... 102
Irregular Operation .............................. 103
Vehicle Inactivity .................................. 103
SPEED LIMITER ...................................... 103
Description ........................................... 103
Activation ............................................. 103
Speed Limit Programming .................. 103
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ... 104
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing ..... 104
Deactivation ......................................... 104
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 104
Cruise Control — If Equipped .............. 104
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) —
If Equipped  .......................................... 106
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 114
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 114
Operation ............................................. 114
Indications On The Display ................. 115
System Status...................................... 115
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 116
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM — 
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 117
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 117
Operation ............................................. 118 Indications On The Display ................. 118
System Status ..................................... 119
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 119
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR) 
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 120
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 120
Indications On The Display ................. 121
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC) 
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 121
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 122
Indications On The Display ................. 122
Acceptance/Rejection Of The
Suggested Speed ................................ 122
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK ASSIST 
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 123
ParkSense Sensors............................. 123
ParkSense Display .............................. 124
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .... 124
ParkSense Warning Display ............... 125
Operation With A Trailer...................... 125
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ......................................... 126
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) 
SYSTEM.................................................. 126
Lane Departure Warning Operation... 126
Turning Lane Departure Warning On 
Or Off .................................................... 127 Lane Departure Warning Message .... 127
Changing Lane Departure Warning 
Status................................................... 128
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Blue Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator Light — If Equipped
 
Ú
 page 78
Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque 
(AST) Failure 
Ú
 page 78
Alternator Failure  
Ú
page 78
Automatic 
Transmission Failure  
Ú
page 78
Driver Attention 
Assist (DAA) System  Activation
 
Ú
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Door Open
 
Ú
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Power Steering  Failure
 
Ú
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Electronic Throttle  Control (ETC) 
Warning Light  
Ú
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Engine Coolant 
Temperature Too  High
 
Ú
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Hood Cap Not  Properly Shut  
Ú
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Insufficient Engine  Oil Level
 
Ú
 page 79
Low Engine Oil  Pressure
 
Ú
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Trunk Lid Not 
Properly Shut  
Ú
 page 80
Amber Symbols
Engine Immobilizer 
Failure/Break-In  Attempt
 
Ú
 page 80
Fuel Cut-Off 
Indicator Light  
Ú
 page 80
Park Sensors 
System Failure  
Ú
 page 80
Red Symbols
Engine Oil Change 
Required— If Equipped
 
Ú
 page 80
Engine Oil Pressure  Sensor Failure 
Ú
 page 80
Engine Oil Level  Sensor Failure  
Ú
 page 81
Forward Collision  Warning (FCW) 
System Failure — If  Equipped
 
Ú
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Stop/Start System  Failure
 
Ú
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Rain Sensor Failure  
Ú
page 81
Dusk Sensor Failure  
Ú
page 81
Blind Spot 
Monitoring System  Failure — If Equipped
 
Ú
 page 81
Amber Symbols
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Parking Lights 
To  turn  on  the  parking  lights  and  instrument
panel lights, rotate the headlight switch clock-
wise to the   position. All of the parking lights
will turn on for eight minutes, and opening the
door activates an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side (right/left)
illuminated,  move  the  multifunction  lever
(located on the left side of the steering wheel)
to  the  side  that  you  want  to  remain  on.  With
the parking lights on, the   indicator light on
the instrument panel will illuminate.
To turn off the parking lights, rotate the head -
light switch back to the O (off) position.
Headlight Off Delay
To  assist when exiting  the vehicle, the  “Head -
light  Off  Delay”  feature  will  leave  the  head -
lights  on  for  up  to  90  seconds.  This  delay  is
initiated when the ignition is placed in the OFF
position  while  the  headlight  switch  is  on,  and
then  the  headlight  switch  is  cycled  off.  Head -
light  delay  can  be  canceled  by  either  turning
on  the  headlights  or  side  lights,  or  by  placing
the ignition in the ON position.
The  function  can  be  activated  from  the  radio
system by  selecting  the following  functions in
sequence on the main menu:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Headlight Off Delay.”
Rear Fog Lights
The  rear  fog  light  switch  is  located  within  the
headlight switch.
Push  the    button,  located  in  the  center  of
the headlight switch, to turn the rear fog lights
on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when the head -
lights or parking lights are also turned on. The
lights  can  be  turned  off  by  pushing  the 
button again or by turning the headlight switch
to the O (off) position.
When  the  engine  is stopped with  the  rear fog
lights  on,  they  will  be  off  the  next  time  the
engine is started.
Adaptive Headlight System (AFS) — If 
Equipped
This  is  a  system  combined  with  Xenon  head -
lights (Bi-Xenon 35 W  headlamp, if equipped)
which  directs  the  headlights  horizontally,  and
continuously  and  automatically  adapts  them
to  the  driving  conditions  around  bends  or
when cornering.
The  system  directs  the  headlights  to  light  up
the  road  in  the  best  way,  taking  into  account
the  speed  of  the  vehicle  and  the  bend  or
corner angle, as well as the speed at which the
steering wheel is turned.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated
when the vehicle is started.
Turn Signals   
Move  the  multifunction  lever  up  or  down  to
activate  the  turn  signals.  The  arrows  on  each
side  of  the  instrument  cluster  flash  to  show
proper operation.
The   or   turn signal will blink on the instru -
ment panel.
Lane Change Assist
Lightly push the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn signal
will flash five times then automatically turn off.
To  turn  off  the  flashing  before  the  end  of  the
cycle, move the lever in the opposite direction
until the first click (about half way).
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy  lights  are  turned  on  when  the  front
doors are opened or when the dimmer control
is  rotated  to  its  farthest  upward  position.  The
glove  compartment  light  turns  on  automati -
cally  when  the  glove  compartment  is  opened
and  turn  off  when  it  is  closed.  The  door  cour -
tesy  lights  illuminate  when  one  of  the  front
doors is opened, and turn off when it is closed.
The  liftgate  courtesy  lights  turn  on  automati -
cally  when  the  liftgate  is  opened  and  turn  off
when it is closed. All of these lights turn on and
off regardless of the ignition status.
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Proceed as follows:
1. With  the  ignition  in  the  ON/RUN  position,make sure the sunroof glass is fully closed
(sunshade open).
2. Open the driver’s side door, and place the ignition in the OFF position.
3. Within  five  seconds,  place  the  ignition  in the ACC or ON/RUN position.
4. Within  10  seconds,  push  and  hold  the sunroof  close  switch  (forward).  After  8  -
10  seconds  of  holding  the  switch,  the
re-initialization  process  will  begin.
Continue  to  hold  the  switch  while  the
sunroof  motor  cycles,  and  the  sunshade
will fully close.
5. Once  the  sunroof  glass  and  the  power sunshade  have  stopped  motion,  release
the  sunroof  close  switch,  then  push  and
hold it again within five seconds. Continue
to hold the switch while the sunshade fully
opens,  the  sunroof  glass  fully  opens,
followed by the glass fully closing then the
sunshade fully closing.
6. Release  the  switch  once  all  of  the  opera -
tions  stop.  Re-initialization  of  the  sunroof
motors is now complete.
NOTE:
If the switch is released prior to full completion
of  the  operations  described,  the  entire
re-initialization  procedure  must  be  repeated
from step 1. 7. Confirm  express  operations  for  the
sunroof glass and sunshade are functional
for opening and closing operations.
Sunroof Maintenance
Use  only  a  non-abrasive  cleaner  and  a  soft
cloth  to  clean  the  glass  panel.  Periodically
check  for  and  clear  out  any  debris  that  may
have collected in the tracks.
HOOD
Opening The Hood
To  open  the  hood,  two  latches  must  be
released.
1. Pull  the  release  lever  located  underneaththe driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever 2. Lift the hood slightly. Move the underhood
latch from right to left to release the hood.
Hood Latch Location
3. Raise the hood  completely.  The  operation is assisted by the addition of two gas props
which hold it in the open position.
NOTE:
Do not tamper with the props and assist the
hood while lifting it.
Use  both  hands  to  lift  the  hood.  Before
lifting, check that the windshield wiper arms
are  not  raised  from  the  windshield  or  in
operation.  Also,  ensure  that  the  vehicle  is
stationary  and  that  the  Electric  Park  Brake
is engaged.
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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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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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