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STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE ............................81
Starting Procedure................................. 81
Remote Starting System ....................... 81
Cold Weather Operation ........................ 82
Extended Park Starting.......................... 82
If Engine Fails To Start .......................... 82
After Starting — Warming Up The 
Engine ..................................................... 83 Stopping The Engine.............................. 83
Turbocharger Cool Down ....................... 83
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER — 
IF EQUIPPED  ............................................83
ENGINE BREAK-IN 
RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................84
Engine Break-In...................................... 84
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) .................84
Electric Park Brake (EPB) Operating 
Modes ..................................................... 86 Safe Hold ................................................ 86
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....................86
Display .................................................... 87
Gear Selector ......................................... 87
Transmission Operating Modes ............ 88
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode....................................................... 90 Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
(BTSI) System ......................................... 90 Important Notes ..................................... 91
ALFA DNA SELECTOR ...............................92
Alfa DNA System .................................... 92
Driving Modes ........................................ 92
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) — 
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 94
STOP/START SYSTEM.............................. 95
Operating Mode ..................................... 95
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ........................................... 95 Possible Reasons The Engine Does 
Not Autostop .......................................... 95 Engine Restarting Conditions ............... 96
Safety Functions .................................... 96
Energy Saving Function......................... 96
Irregular Operation ................................ 96
Vehicle Inactivity .................................... 96
SPEED LIMITER ........................................ 97
Description ............................................. 97
Activation ............................................... 97
Speed Limit Programming .................... 97
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ..... 97
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing ....... 97
Deactivation ........................................... 97
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS — 
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 98
Cruise Control ........................................ 98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)  ........... 100
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) — 
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 106
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 106
Operation ............................................. 107
Indications On The Display ................. 107
System Status...................................... 108
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 109
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM — 
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 109
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 109
Operation ............................................. 110
Indications On The Display ................. 110
System Status ..................................... 111
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 111
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR) 
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 112
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 112
Indications On The Display ................. 113
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC) 
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 113
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 114
Indications On The Display ................. 114
Acceptance/Rejection Of The 
Suggested Speed ................................ 114
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK 
ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED .......... 115
ParkSense Sensors............................. 115
ParkSense Display .............................. 115
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .... 116
ParkSense Warning Display ............... 116
Operation With A Trailer...................... 117
ParkSense System Usage 
Precautions ......................................... 117
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) 
SYSTEM ................................................. 117
Lane Departure Warning Operation... 117
Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 118 Lane Departure Warning Message .... 118
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status................................................... 119
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Generic Indication
 
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Highway Assist System (HAS)/Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)  System Failure
 
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Keyless System Failure  
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System Failure  
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap  
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Low Coolant Level  
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Park Sensors System Failure  
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Rain Sensor Failure  
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Stop/Start System Failure  
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Speed Limiter System Failure  
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Amber Symbols
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System  
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Soft Suspension Calibration Insertion  
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Shock Absorbers Failure  
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Temporary All Wheel Drive Failure  
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Wear On Brake Pads  
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Windshield Wiper Failure  
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Windshield Washer Liquid Level  
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Wear ON Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) Brake Discs  
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Green Symbols
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System 
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Amber Symbols
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Automatic Headlights
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Cruise Control Activated  
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Headlights
 
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Stop/Start Operation  
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Blue Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam Headlights  
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High Beam Headlights  
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Green Symbols
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3. Instrument Cluster Display•The instrument cluster display features a
driver interactive display  
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4. Fuel Gauge •The digital bar gauge shows the amount of 
fuel in the tank.
• The   fuel reserve/limited range warning 
light turns on, a message is displayed and
there is an acoustic signal when about 2.4 gallons (9 liters) of fuel are left in the tank.
• The   fuel pump symbol points to the 
side of the vehicle where the fuel door is 
lo cated.
• 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 switches on, refuel at 
the earliest opportunity.
5. Speedometer
•Indicates vehicle speed.
NOTE:
The hard telltales will illuminate for a bulb check 
when the ignition is first cycled.
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 (FCW, LDW, LKA, HAS) Information 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
8. Time
9. External Temperature
 CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could 
damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge 
reads “H” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle 
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off 
until the pointer drops back into the normal 
range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn 
the engine off immediately and call an 
authorized dealer for service.
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap
Lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or 
not properly closed.
Tighten the cap properly.
Low Coolant Level — If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate to indicate 
that the vehicle coolant level is low.
Windshield Washer Liquid Level
The telltale will illuminate to indicate 
that the level of the windshield and 
headlight washing fluid (if any) is low.
Always use liquid with the features indicated in 
the “Fluids And Lubricants”  
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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.
Rain Sensor Failure
The telltale will illuminate in the case of 
failure of the automatic windshield wiper.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as 
possible.
Service Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) 
System
This light will illuminate when the ACC is 
not operating and needs service. Contact an authorized dealer to have the system 
checked.
Shock Absorbers Failure
While driving, if the telltale illuminates, 
it signals a failure in the suspension 
system.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system 
checked.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System 
Failure — If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate in the case of 
failure of the Forward Collision Warning 
system.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as 
possible.
Stop/Start System Failure
This telltale will illuminate to report a 
Stop/Start system failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible 
to have the failure eliminated.
Soft Suspension Calibration Insertion —
If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate when the 
most comfortable suspension setting is 
activated.
Speed Limiter System Failure
While driving, the telltale will illuminate 
to signal a Speed Limiter system failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible 
to have the failure eliminated.
Temporary All Wheel Drive Failure — 
If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate to indicate 
that the AWD dynamic control system is 
temporarily deactivated to prevent 
damage. The traction system will work 
in RWD mode in this instance.
In the event that this telltale illuminates, reduce 
the load to allow the system to cool down. The 
AWD system will resume normal operation when 
the symbol disappears from the display.
Automatic Transmission Fluid 
Overheating
The telltale will illuminate in the case of 
transmission overheating, after a partic -
ularly demanding use. In this case an 
engine performance limitation is carried 
out.
Wait for the telltale to turn off with the engine off 
or idling.
Wear On Brake Pads
This light will illuminate when the brake 
pads have reached their wear limit.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as 
possible.
NOTE:
Always use genuine parts or similar because the 
Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could 
detect anomalies.
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WEAR ON Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) 
Brake Discs — If Equipped
This light will illuminate when the 
carbon ceramic material brake discs 
have reached their wear limit.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Windshield Wiper Failure
Signals a windshield wiper failure.
Contact an authorized dealer.
GREEN SYMBOLS
Adaptive Cruise Control System — 
If Equipped
The symbol comes on when the 
Adaptive Cruise Control system is 
activated.
Automatic Headlights
The symbol lights up when the 
automatic headlights are on.
Headlights
 The telltale will illuminate when the 
headlights are turned on.
Cruise Control Activated
The telltale will illuminate when the 
Cruise Control system is activated.
Stop/Start Operation
The telltale will illuminate in the case of 
Stop/Start system intervention 
(stopping the engine).
When the engine is restarted, the telltale will shut 
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BLUE SYMBOLS
Automatic High Beam Headlights — 
If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate when the 
automatic high beam headlights are 
activated.
High Beam Headlights
The telltale will illuminate when the high 
beam headlights are activated.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC 
SYSTEM
Operation
The Onboard Diagnostic system (OBD) carries out 
a continuous diagnosis of the components of the 
vehicle related to emissions.
It also alerts the driver of when these 
components are no longer in peak condition by 
switching on the   Engine Check/Malfunction 
Indicator warning light on the instrument panel. The aim of the OBD system (Onboard Diagnostic) 
is to:
Monitor the efficiency of the system
Indicate an increase in emissions
Indicate the need to replace damaged 
components
The vehicle also has a connector, which can 
interface with appropriate tools, that makes it 
possible to read the error codes stored in the 
electronic control units together with a series of 
specific parameters for engine operation and 
diagnosis. This check can be carried out by an 
authorized dealer.
NOTE:
After eliminating a fault, to check the system 
completely, an authorized dealer is obliged to run 
tests and, if necessary certain road tests.
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (OBD II) 
C
YBERSECURITY
Your vehicle is required to have OBD II and a 
connection port to allow access to information 
related to the performance of your emissions 
controls. Authorized service technicians may 
need to access this information to assist with the 
diagnosis and service of your vehicle and 
emissions system.
 WARNING!
It is recommended to use only OEM brake 
pads to ensure the original performance of the 
braking system.
 WARNING!
ONLY an authorized service technician 
should connect equipment to the OBD II 
connection port in order to read the VIN, 
diagnose, or service your vehicle.
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SPEED LIMITER
DESCRIPTION
This feature allows the driver to program the 
maximum speed of the vehicle.
NOTE:
The maximum set speed can be exceeded by 
continuing to press the accelerator pedal.
The maximum speed can be set with the vehicle 
stationary or in motion. The minimum speed that 
can be set is 18 mph (30 km/h).
When this feature is active, the vehicle speed 
depends on the pressing of the accelerator pedal 
until the programmed speed limit is reached  
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ACTIVATION
The feature can be activated/deactivated 
through the radio system.
Activating The Device
To access this feature, select the “Driver 
Assistance” widget in the radio system, then 
select the following items in sequence:
1. Speed Limiter
2. ON
The activation of this feature is signaled by the 
illumination of the green Speed Limiter icon, 
along with the last speed set, in the instrument 
cluster display. The Speed Limiter feature can 
remain active concurrently with the Cruise 
Control system. If a speed limit below the one 
indicated in the Cruise Control is selected, the 
Cruise Control speed will be lowered to that of the 
Speed Limiter. This function remains available in 
RACE mode.Speed Limiter Display
SPEED LIMIT PROGRAMMING
The speed limit can be programmed through the 
radio system.
To access the function on the main menu, select 
the following items in order:
1. Driver Assistance
2. Speed Limiter - Set Speed
By turning the Rotary Pad, the speed increases by 
5 mph (5 km/h), from a minimum of 18 mph 
(30 km/h) to a maximum of 112 mph (180 km/h).
EXCEEDING THE PROGRAMMED SPEED
By fully pressing the accelerator pedal, the 
programmed speed can be exceeded even with 
the device active (e.g. in the event of overtaking).
The device is disabled until the speed drops 
below the set limit, after which it reactivates 
automatically.
PROGRAMMED SPEED ICON FLASHING
The programmed speed will flash in the following 
scenarios:
When the accelerator pedal has been fully 
pressed and the vehicle has exceeded the 
programmed speed.
Activating the system after setting a limit below 
the effective speed of the vehicle.
In the event of overtake acceleration.
DEACTIVATION
The feature can be activated/deactivated 
through the radio system.
Deactivating The Device
To access this feature, select the “Driver 
Assistance” widget in the radio system, then 
select the following items in sequence:
1. Speed Limiter
2. OFF
Automatic Deactivation Of The Device
The device deactivates automatically in the event 
of fault in the system. In this case, contact an 
authorized dealer.
Temporary Signal Loss
When the devices loses the signal, the white 
symbol without the speed indication illuminates 
on the display.
System Failure
If there is a system failure, the amber symbol 
illuminates on the display.
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CRUISE CONTROL 
SYSTEMS — IF EQUIPPED 
Your vehicle may be equipped with the Cruise 
Control system, or the Adaptive Cruise Control 
(ACC) system:
Cruise Control will keep your vehicle at a 
constant preset speed.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) will adjust the 
vehicle speed up to the preset speed to 
maintain a distance with the vehicle ahead.
NOTE:
In vehicles equipped with ACC, if ACC is not 
enabled, Fixed Speed Cruise Control will not 
detect vehicles directly ahead of you. Always 
be aware of the feature selected.
Only one Cruise Control feature can operate at 
a time. For example, if Fixed Speed Cruise 
Control is enabled, Adaptive Cruise Control will 
be unavailable, and vice versa.
CRUISE CONTROL
When engaged, the Cruise Control takes over 
accelerator operations at speeds greater than 
20 mph (32 km/h).Cruise Control On/Off Switch
The Cruise Control buttons are located on the left 
side of the steering wheel.
While driving downhill, the system could brake 
the vehicle to keep the set speed the same.
To Activate
To activate the Cruise Control system, push the 
on/off button located on the left side of the 
steering wheel.
The activation of the system is signaled by the 
white warning light illuminating in the instrument 
cluster display.
Cruise Control Indicator Light
The Cruise Control function can remain active at 
the same time as the Speed Limiter system. If the 
set speed is higher than the speed set with the 
Speed Limiter, the set speed will be lowered to 
that of the Speed Limiter.
 WARNING!
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the 
system cannot maintain a constant speed. 
Your vehicle could go too fast for the condi -
tions, and you could lose control and have an 
accident. Do not use Cruise Control in heavy 
traffic or on roads that are winding, icy, 
snow-covered or slippery.
 WARNING!
Leaving the Cruise Control system on when 
not in use is dangerous. You could accidentally 
set the system or cause it to go faster than you 
want. You could lose control and have an acci -
dent. Always ensure the system is OFF when 
you are not using it.
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