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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for the purchase of your Alfa Romeo.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all of the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Please take the necessary time to familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your vehicle.
Here you will find important information and warnings regarding the use of your vehicle, and how to achieve the best performance from the
technical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read through the Owner’s Manual before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become familiar with the controls of
your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
This Owner’s Manual also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care, and maintenance
of your Alfa Romeo over time.
Along with your Owner’s Manual, you will also find a description of the services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers, the vehicle's warranty coverage,
and the details of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity. These documents are meant to introduce the superior service provided
by Alfa Romeo.
For questions or comments pertaining to your vehicle, please contact:
Alfa Romeo Customer Care Center:
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004
Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA
(1-844-253-2872)
Alfa Romeo Customer Care (Canada):
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1-877-230-0563 (English)
Phone: 1-877-515-9112 (French)
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VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner
If you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories that in any
case drain the electrical supply after purchasing the vehicle, contact an authorized dealer. Dealer personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical
system is able to withstand the load required or whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
NOTE:
Use caution when adding additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims, or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under
sharp and repeated braking, or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedal (mats, etc.).
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not installed in
compliance with the provided instructions.
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices
FCA US LLC authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialized center, in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
NOTE:
Local authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices that modify the features of the vehicle have been installed. This also may void the warranty
in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not installed
in compliance with the provided instructions.
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a separate antenna is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of approved mobile phones is concerned,
follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone manufacturer.
WARNING!
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road handling, thus causing accidents, in which the occupants could even be fatally injured.
CAUTION!
The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external antenna) may cause the electrical systems to malfunction.
This could compromise the safety of the vehicle in addition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers' health.
If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/tablets are inside the vehicle and/or close to the electronic key, a reduced performance of the
Passive Entry/Keyless Start system may occur.
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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 ............................................88
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................89
Engine Break-In...................................... 89
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) .................89
Electric Park Brake (EPB)
Operating Modes ................................... 91 Safe Hold ................................................ 91
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION....................91
Display .................................................... 92
Gear Selector ......................................... 92
Transmission Operating Modes ............ 93
Automatic Transmission Limp
Home Mode ............................................ 95 Brake Transmission Shift
Interlock (BTSI) System ......................... 95 Important Notes ..................................... 96
ALFA DNA SELECTOR ...............................97
Alfa DNA System .................................... 97
Driving Modes ........................................ 97
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED............................................. 99
STOP/START SYSTEM............................ 100
Operating Mode ................................... 100
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ......................................... 100 Possible Reasons The Engine
Does Not Autostop .............................. 100 Engine Restarting Conditions ............. 101
Safety Functions .................................. 101
Energy Saving Function....................... 101
Irregular Operation .............................. 101
Vehicle Inactivity .................................. 101
SPEED LIMITER ...................................... 101
Description ........................................... 101
Activation ............................................. 101
Speed Limit Programming .................. 102
Exceeding The Programmed Speed ... 102
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing ..... 102
Deactivation ......................................... 102
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 102
Cruise Control ...................................... 103
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........... 105
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED........................................... 111
To Activate/Deactivate........................ 111
Operation ............................................. 112
Indications On The Display ................. 112
System Status...................................... 113
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 114
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 114
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 115
Operation ............................................. 115
Indications On The Display ................. 116
System Status ..................................... 116
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 117
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 117
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 118
Indications On The Display ................. 118
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 119
To Activate/Deactivate ....................... 119
Indications On The Display ................. 119
Acceptance/Rejection Of
The Suggested Speed ......................... 119
PARKSENSE FRONT/REAR PARK
ASSIST SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 120
ParkSense Sensors............................. 121
ParkSense Display .............................. 121
Enabling And Disabling
ParkSense ........................................... 122 ParkSense Warning Display ............... 122
Operation With A Trailer...................... 122
ParkSense System Usage
Precautions ......................................... 123
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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM ................................................. 123
Lane Departure Warning
Operation ..............................................123 Turning Lane Departure Warning On
Or Off .................................................... 124 Lane Departure Warning Message.....124
Changing Lane Departure Warning
Status ................................................... 125
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 125
Turning Lane Keeping
Assist On Or Off ....................................126 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message ...............................................126
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................ 128
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 129
Refueling Capacity ............................... 129
Refueling Procedure ...........................130
VEHICLE LOADING ................................ 132
Certification Label................................ 132
TRAILER TOWING................................... 133
Common Towing Definitions ...............133
Trailer Hitch Classification .................. 134
Trailer Towing Weights
(Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings) .....134 Trailer And Tongue Weight ................. 135
Towing Requirements..........................135
Towing Tips ......................................... 137
Installing The Receiver ....................... 137
Connecting The Electrical System...... 138
Removing The Receiver ...................... 138
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING................ 138
Saving Fuel .......................................... 138
Driving Style......................................... 139
Conditions Of Use................................ 139
Performance — Quadrifoglio ............... 139
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 140
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 140
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System — If Equipped ......................... 140 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System ................................................. 141 Drive Train Control (DTC) System....... 141
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System ................................................. 141 Hill Descent Control (HDC) System —
If Equipped .......................................... 142 Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ............ 143
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....... 143
Traction Control System (TCS)............ 144
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 144
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 144 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
System — If Equipped ......................... 146 Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System —
If Equipped ........................................... 149 Forward Collision Warning
Plus (FCW+) System —
If Equipped .......................................... 151 Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) .................................... 155
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 157
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features .............................................. 157 Important Safety Precautions............. 157
Seat Belt Systems .............................. 158
Supplemental Restraint
Systems (SRS) ..................................... 162 Child Restraints ................................... 170
SAFETY TIPS .......................................... 180
Transporting Passengers .................... 180
Transporting Pets ............................... 180
Connected Vehicles ............................. 180
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 180 Periodic Safety Checks You
Should Make Outside The Vehicle ..... 182 Exhaust Gas ......................................... 182
Carbon Monoxide Warnings................ 182
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............ 183
SOS EMERGENCY CALL —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 183
JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING............. 186
General Instructions ............................186
Jack Information And Usage
Precautions ..........................................186 Changing Procedure ............................186
TIRE SERVICE KIT —
IF EQUIPPED ......................................... 189
Description ...........................................189
Inflation Procedure .............................. 190
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ...............................................191
JUMP STARTING ................................... 192
Remote Battery Connection Posts......192
Jump Starting Procedure.....................194
Bump Starting ...................................... 195
ENGINE OVERHEATING ......................... 195
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ....................... 196
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............ 196
Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ........ 197
TOW EYES .............................................. 197
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) ..................................... 198
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 198
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 199
Periodic Checks ................................... 199
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ............... 199
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine ...... 200
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine ...... 202
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ....................... 204
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 204
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .......... 205
Engine Oil ............................................. 205
Engine Coolant Fluid ........................... 206
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 206 Brake Fluid ........................................... 207 Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 207 Useful Advice For Extending The
Life Of Your Battery ............................. 207 Battery ................................................. 207
Pressure Washing ............................... 208
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 208
Important Notes .................................. 208
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 209
Engine Oil............................................. 209
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 209
Engine Air Cleaner Filter ..................... 209
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ....................................... 209 Lubricating Moving Parts Of
The Bodywork ...................................... 210 Windshield Wiper ................................ 210
Exhaust System ................................... 212
Cooling System.................................... 212
Braking System ................................... 213
Automatic Transmission ..................... 214
Replacing The Battery......................... 214
Fuses ................................................... 214
Bulb Replacement .............................. 220
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TIRES ..................................................... 224
Tire Safety Information ....................... 224
Tires — General Information................ 230
Spare Tires — If Equipped ...................234
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ..............235
Tire Types ............................................. 236
Tire Chains and Traction Devices .......236
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........237
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ....... 238
Treadwear ............................................ 238
Traction Grades ...................................238
Temperature Grades ...........................238
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................ 238
BODYWORK ........................................... 239
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents ................................................... 239 Corrosion Warranty .............................. 239
Preserving The Bodywork ....................239
INTERIORS ............................................. 240
Seats And Fabric Parts ........................ 240
Leather Seats....................................... 241
Plastic And Coated Parts .....................241
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped.............241
Genuine Leather Parts ........................ 241
Carbon Fiber Parts ............................... 241
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) ....................................... 242
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate ..................................................... 242
ENGINE .................................................. 242 POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 243
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 244
BRAKES .................................................. 244SUSPENSION ......................................... 245
STEERING .............................................. 245
DIMENSIONS ......................................... 246
Luggage Compartment Volume ......... 247
WEIGHTS ................................................ 248FUEL REQUIREMENTS........................... 249
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... 249
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............... 249
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 250 MMT In Gasoline ................................. 250
Materials Added To Fuel ..................... 250
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 250
FLUID CAPACITIES ................................ 251
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 252
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..... 253 PERFORMANCE ..................................... 254
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING
SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............. 255
Prepare For The Appointment ............ 255
Prepare A List ...................................... 255
Be Reasonable With Requests ........... 255
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE .................... 255
Roadside Assistance ........................... 255
Alfa Romeo Customer Center ............. 256
Alfa Romeo Customer
Care (Canada) ...................................... 256 Customer Assistance For
The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ............... 256 Service Contract ................................. 257
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................... 257REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS .............. 258
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ................................. 258 In Canada ............................................. 258
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............. 258
GENERAL INFORMATION....................... 259
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating
precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to
follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for the definition
of each symbol
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NOTE:
Warning and Indicator lights are different based upon equipment options
and current vehicle status. Some telltales are optional and may not appear.
Red Warning Lights
Air Bag Warning Light
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Brake Warning Light
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Electronic Braking Force Distribution (EBD) Failure
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Oil Temperature Warning Light
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Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light
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Amber Warning Lights
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Indicator Light
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF Indicator Light
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Engine Check/Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System
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Fuel Reserve/Limited Range
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Rear Fog Lights
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Tire Pressure Low Warning Light
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Light
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Amber Warning Lights
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Green Warning Lights
Automatic High Beam Indicator Light
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Left Turn Signal Indicator Light
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Parking/Headlights On Indicator Light
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Right Turn Signal Indicator Light
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Blue Warning Lights
High Beam Indicator Light
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Red Symbols
Alfa Steering Torque (AST) Failure
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Alternator Failure
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Automatic Transmission Failure
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Brake Disc Temperature
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Driver Attention Assist (DAA) System Activation
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Door Open
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Too High
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Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
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Insufficient Engine Oil Level
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Low Engine Oil Pressure
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Power Steering Failure
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Liftgate Not Properly Shut
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Red Symbols
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