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REMOTE START —
IF EQUIPPED
This system uses the key fob to start the
engine conveniently from outside the
vehicle while still maintaining security.
NOTE:
Obstructions between the vehicle and key fob
may reduce this range
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HOW TO USE REMOTE START
Push the Remote Start button on the key fob
twice within five seconds. The vehicle doors will
lock, the turn signals will flash twice, and the horn
will chirp twice. Pushing the Remote Start button
a third time shuts the engine off.
NOTE:
With Remote Start, the engine will only run for
15 minutes.
Remote Start can only be used twice.
If an engine fault is present or fuel level is low,
the vehicle will start and then shut down in
10 seconds.
The park lamps will turn on and remain on
during Remote Start mode.
For security, power window operation is
disabled when the vehicle is in the Remote
Start mode.
The ignition must be placed in the ACC position
before the Remote Start sequence can be
repeated for a third cycle.
All of the following conditions must be met before
the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK
Doors closed
Hood closed
Trunk 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 OFF position
Fuel level meets minimum requirement
Vehicle Security system is not signaling an
intrusion
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is not
illuminated
TO EXIT REMOTE START MODE
To drive the vehicle after starting the Remote
Start system, either push and release the unlock
button on the key fob to unlock the doors, or
unlock the vehicle using Passive Entry via the
door handles, and disarm the Vehicle Security
system (if equipped). Then, prior to the end of the
15 minute cycle, push and release the START/
STOP ignition button while pressing the brake
pedal.
The Remote Start system will turn the engine off
with another push and release of the Remote
Start button on the key fob, or if the engine is
allowed to run for the entire 15 minute cycle.
REMOTE START COMFORT SYSTEMS —
I
F EQUIPPED
When Remote Start is activated, the heated
steering wheel and front heated seat features will
automatically activate when ambient
temperature is less than 39°F (4°C). These
features will stay on through the duration of
Remote Start.
NOTE:
This feature can be activated through the radio
system. Refer to the Information and Entertain -
ment System Owner’s Manual Supplement for
further information.
WARNING!
Do not start or run an engine in a closed
garage or confined area. Exhaust gas
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is
odorless and colorless. Carbon Monoxide is
poisonous and can cause serious injury or
death when inhaled.
Keep key fobs away from children. Operation
of the Remote Start system, windows, door
locks or other controls could cause serious
injury or death.
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Mix ModeAir is directed through the floor, defrost,
and side window demister outlets. This
setting works best in cold or snowy
conditions that require extra heat to the
windshield. This setting is good for maintaining
comfort while reducing moisture on the
windshield.
Front Defrost And Panel Mode
Air flow is distributed between the
windshield demisting/defrosting vents
and side/central dashboard vents. This
setting allows air to flow to the
windshield on sunny days.
Front Defrost And Bi-Level Mode
Air flow is distributed to all vents.
Switching The Climate Control System On/Off
To Turn Off The Climate Control System
Rotate the Air Speed Adjustment Knob
completely counterclockwise to turn off the
Climate Control system.
With the air conditioner is off:
Air recirculation is on
The A/C compressor is off
The fan is off
The heated rear window can be activated/
deactivated
NOTE:
The climate control system stores the previously
set temperatures and resumes operation when
any button on the system is pushed.
To Turn On The Climate Control System
To switch the climate control system on in
automatic mode, push the AUTO button.
Operating Mode
The Climate Control system can be activated in
different ways. It is recommended to use the
automatic function. Push the AUTO button and
set the desired temperatures.
The automatic system adjusts the temperature,
quantity, and distribution of air introduced into
the passenger compartment. It also controls air
recirculation and the activation of the air
conditioner.
At any time during automatic operation, you can
change the temperature, activate or deactivate
the Rear Defrost, activate SYNC, activate or
deactivate the air conditioner, and activate or
deactivate air recirculation. The system will
automatically adjust to the new settings.
Climate Control Display Settings
The Climate Control settings are visible on the
radio screen.
The display on the radio system is a pop up
window, which is activated by pushing the
buttons or turning the knobs on the Climate
Control system. The indicator lights located on
the number of buttons and knobs indicate that
the selected feature is on/off. If no operation is
performed for a predetermined time, the pop-up
will close on the display.
Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps prevent the windows
from fogging up. The AUTO function (indicator
illuminated) must be on for the Humidity Sensor
to function.
When outside temperature is low, the system
may turn the compressor on and turn air recircu -
lation off for safer driving.
Stop/Start
The Stop/Start system shuts off the engine when
the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), as a fuel
conservation measure.
In order to maintain comfort in the cabin, the
Stop/Start feature will not activate if any of the
following conditions exist:
The climate control system is in AUTO mode
(indicator illuminated), and the vehicle has yet
to reach the set temperature
The climate control system is in LO maximum
cooling
The climate control system is in HI maximum
heating
The climate control system is in the MAX-DEF
status
When the Stop/Start system is active, the engine
will restart if the inside temperature changes
significantly, or if the LO setting, or MAX-DEF
setting, is activated.
With the Stop/Start system on (engine is off), air
flow is reduced to keep the compartment comfort
conditions for longer.
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Quadrifoglio Model
1. T
achometer
2. Digital Engine Oil Temperature Gauge With Overheating Warning Light
3. Driver Interactive Display
4. Digital Fuel Level Gauge (The triangle on the left side of the symbol indicates that the Fuel
Door Location is on the left side of the
vehicle)
5. Speedometer (Speed Indicator)
TACHOMETER
The Tachometer indicates the engine Revolutions
Per Minute (Giri).
Adjusting Instrument Panel Lighting
(Brightness Sensor)
Inside the Tachometer there is a light sensor
capable of detecting light and adjusting the
brightness of the instrument panel and the
Information and Entertainment System display.
ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE
The digital indicator monitors the temperature of
the engine oil and starts supplying indications
when the oil temperature reaches approximately
122°F (50°C).
Under normal usage, the temperature should
remain around the middle of the digital scale
according to the working conditions.
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The Engine Oil Temperature warning light will
turn on to signal the excessive increase of the
engine oil temperature.
In the event of excessive engine oil temperature,
stop the engine immediately and contact an
authorized dealer.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The digital fuel gauge monitors the amount of
fuel in the tank.
When the Fuel Level warning light turns on, a
message is displayed, and a chime will sound
when 2.3 Gallons (9.0 L) of fuel are left in the
tank.
Proceeding further, the second white notch will
go off and the last one will become red, together
with the indication "E" present at the bottom of
the tank.Fuel Level Gauge
NOTE:
If the low fuel warning light turns on, refuel the
vehicle at your nearest fuel station.
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in
miles per hour and/or kilometers per hour
(mph/km/h).
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
DISPLAY
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY
D
ESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with a driver interactive
display that is located in the instrument cluster.
When one or more of the doors have been
opened or closed and the ignition is in the OFF
position, the instrument cluster will display the
vehicle mileage for a few seconds.
RECONFIGURABLE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
D
ISPLAY
During operation, the instrument cluster display
is divided into multiple sections which show
driving data, warnings and failure indications.
Instrument Cluster Display
RECONFIGURABLE DISPLAY ITEMS
1. External Lights (Low Beam/High Beam)Display
2. Front, Side Anti-Collision Systems, Cruise Control Change Information
3. Speed Limiter Display
4. Driving Assistance Systems (Forward Colli -
sion Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning
(LDW), Highway Assist System (HAS)) Infor -
mation Display
5. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) / Cruise Control (CC) Information Display
6. Traffic Sign Information (TSI) / Speed Limiter Information Display
7. Traffic Sign Information (TSI) Information Display
CAUTION!
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty:
any gaps in fuel supply could damage the
catalytic converter.
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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/Reset Button
Depending on the driving mode chosen using
the Alfa DNA (Dynamic, Natural, and Ad -
vanced Efficiency) the screens can be graph -
ically different. Navigation instructions and
call information can be set and displayed in
the Information and Entertainment System.
Home
The parameters shown on the display, for the
modes: Dynamic, Natural and Advanced Effi -
ciency are:
• Time
• External Temperature
•
Current speed (shown only if the repeat
mode of the “Navigation” and “Phone” func -
tions have not been previously activated).
• Range
In RACE mode (if equipped) the consumption
indication index is not active and a sports
gear shift 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 ignition de
-
vice ON, the Trip computer can be used to dis -
play the measurements regarding 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 journeys are recorded in a
reciprocally independent manner.
Trip A and Trip B are used to display the val -
ues relating to:
• Distance traveled
• Average fuel consumption
• Average speed
• Active trip
• Fuel consumption indicator
Instrument Cluster Display
To reset the values, press and hold down the
button on the windshield wiper stalk.
1 — Time
2 — Temperature
3 — Distance To Empty
4 — Speed
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Performance
The displayed parameters differ according to
the active mode. The modes which can be se-
lected using the Alfa DNA system are:
Natural
Efficiency Consumption Graph
The screen graphically reproduces some pa -
rameters closely linked to the efficiency of
the driving style, with a view to limiting con -
sumption. 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, de -
celeration and gear shift with a view to reduc -
ing 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 consumption.
Alternative Performance
The displayed parameters vary depending on
the active mode. The modes can be selected
through the Alfa DNA™ system and are as fol -
lows: Natural 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 accel -
erator pedal is not pressed or in the event of
failure, dashes are displayed in place of the
consumption value ("– –. –").
Natural 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).
1 — Acceleration
2 — Deceleration
3 — Gear Shifts
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Dynamic
Race (If Equipped)
The display graphically shows the values of:
• engine torque;
• turbocharger pressure;
• engine oil pressure (L = low pressure/
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 vehi -
cle stability, the graphs illustrate the trend of
the longitudinal/lateral accelerations (G-me -
ter information), considering gravity accelera -
tion as a reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are also indicated.
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 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 selection of
the unit measures
Language: change the language of the system
Restore Unit & Language Settings: restores the
factory settings
1 — ON/OFF Control And Volume Knob
2 — OPTION Button
3 — Rotary Pad
4 — Home Button
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Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Failure
The simultaneous turning on of the
BRAKE (red) and (amber) warning
lights with the engine on indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or
that the system is not available. In this case, the
rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking abruptly.
Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized
dealer to have the system inspected
immediately.
Oil Temperature Warning Light
This telltale indicates engine oil
temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon
as possible. If the problem persists, contact an
authorized dealer.
AMBER WARNING LIGHTS
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning
Light
This light monitors the ABS. The light will
turn on when the ignition is placed in
the ON/RUN position and may stay on
for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake
system is not functioning and service is 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
indicator light: it indicates that the vehicle is in
critical 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 illumination
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
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When the active safety systems are reactivated,
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”
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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.
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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