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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 ..................................... 90
ALFA DNA / PRO SELECTOR ....................91
Alfa DNA System .................................... 91
Driving Modes ........................................ 92
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 94
STOP/START SYSTEM.............................. 94
Operating Mode ..................................... 95
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ........................................... 95 Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop .......................................... 95 Engine Restarting Conditions ............... 96
Safety Functions .................................... 96
Irregular Operation ................................ 96
Vehicle Inactivity .................................... 96
SPEED LIMITER ........................................ 96
Description ............................................. 96
Activation ............................................... 97
Speed Limit Programming .................... 97
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ..... 97
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing ....... 97
Deactivation ........................................... 97
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 97
Cruise Control ........................................ 98
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ............ 100
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 106
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 107
Operation ............................................. 107
Indications On The Display ................. 108
System Status...................................... 108
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 109
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 110
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 110
Operation ............................................. 111
Indications On The Display ................. 111
System Status ..................................... 111
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 112
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 113
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 113
Indications On The Display ................. 113
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 114
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 114
Indications On The Display ................. 115
Acceptance/Rejection Of The
Suggested Speed ................................ 115
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........... 115
ParkSense Sensors............................. 116
ParkSense Display .............................. 116
Enabling And Disabling ParkSense .... 117
ParkSense Warning Display ............... 117
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ......................................... 118
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 118
Lane Departure Warning Operation... 118
Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 119 Lane Departure Warning Message .... 119
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status................................................... 120
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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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Green Symbols
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) System
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Automatic Headlights
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Amber Symbols
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Cruise Control Activated
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Headlights
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Stop/Start Operation
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Green SymbolsBlue Indicator Lights
Automatic High Beam Headlights
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High Beam Headlights
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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
The digital fuel gauge monitors the amount of
fuel in the tank.
When the Fuel Level warning light turns on, a
low fuel message is displayed, and a chime will
sound when 2.3 Gallons (9.0 L) of fuel are left in
the tank.
As fuel is consumed, the white notch indicators
will disappear. The last one will become red,
together with the indication "E" (for empty) illumi-
nating beneath the Fuel Level Warning Light to
indicate fuel must be added immediately.
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
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.
CAUTION!
Do not repeatedly travel with the fuel tank
almost empty, as this may damage the
catalytic converter.
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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.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap
Lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or
not properly closed.
Tighten the cap properly.
Electric Park Brake Failure
The telltale will illuminate and a
message will display to signal a failure
in the electric park brake system.
This failure may partially or completely block the
vehicle because the park brake could remain
activated even if automatically or manually
disengaged using the relevant controls. In these
circumstances, you can disengage the park
brake following the emergency disengagement
procedure
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If you are still able to drive the vehicle (park brake
is not engaged), drive to the nearest authorized
dealer and remember, when executing any
maneuvers/commands, that the electric park
brake is not operational.
Low Coolant Level — If Equipped
This telltale will illuminate to indicate
that the vehicle coolant level is low.
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.
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.
Dynamic Drive Control System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to signal a
failure in the dynamic drive control
system.
Windshield Wiper Failure
Signals a windshield wiper failure.
Contact an authorized dealer.
Generic Indication
Signals information and failures.
The accompanying messages describe
the failure.
All Wheel Drive Failure
This telltale will illuminate along with an
accompanying message when the AWD
dynamic control system is temporarily
deactivated to prevent damage. The
traction system will work in RWD mode in this
instance.
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.
ABS Activation
This telltale will illuminate to indicate
that the ABS system has activated.
Adaptive Front Lighting System Failure
The telltale will illuminate to indicate the
automatic directional light system
failure.
Go to an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
WARNING!
If a failure is present with sharp braking, the
rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may
swerve.
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Soft Suspension Calibration Insertion —
If Equipped
The telltale will illuminate when the
most comfortable suspension setting is
activated.
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.
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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Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System
Failure
The symbol comes on in the event of a
DAA system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
Highway Assist System (HAS)/Traffic Jam
Assist (TJA) System Failure
The symbol lights up in case of HAS or
TJA system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the failure eliminated.
GREEN SYMBOLS
Headlights
The telltale will illuminate when the
headlights are turned on.
Automatic Headlights
The symbol lights up when the
automatic headlights are on.
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
off
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Cruise Control Activated
The telltale will illuminate when the
Cruise Control system is activated.
Adaptive Cruise Control System —
If Equipped
The symbol comes on when the
Adaptive Cruise Control system is
activated.
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 warning light on the
instrument panel
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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.
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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 sequence:
1. Driver Assistance
2. Speed Limiter - Set Speed
By turning the Rotary Pad, the speed increases by
5 mph (8 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 device 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.
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.
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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
illumination of the white indicator light on the
instrument cluster.
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. For Quadrifoglio vehicles, this function remains
available in RACE mode.
NOTE:
The system cannot be engaged in FIRST or
REVERSE gear. It is advisable to engage it in
THIRD gear or higher if using the AutoStick
feature.
To Set A Desired Speed
To set a desired speed, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the Cruise Control on.
2. When the vehicle has reached the desired
speed, push the SET switch up or down and
release to activate. When the accelerator is
released, the vehicle will maintain the
selected speed automatically.
SET Switch Location
WARNING!
Cruise Control can be dangerous where the
system cannot maintain a constant speed.
Your vehicle could go too fast for the
conditions, 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
accident. Always ensure the system is OFF
when you are not using it.
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