Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Manual
OWNER HANDBOOK
ALFA
159
This booklet describes all the versions of the Alfa 159, so you should only consider the information concerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
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Alfa 159 has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of
Alfa Romeo.
This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your car.
The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of performance, quality, safety and respect for the environment which characterize this
Alfa 159.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services offered by Alfa Romeo.
Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring a
car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at your service for any assistance problems you may have.
Have a good trip.
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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.
Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of
other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the
damage caused.
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ENGINE STARTING
Petrol engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put
the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key into the ignition device to stop limit, briefly press the START/STOP but-
ton.
Diesel engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put
the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key down into the ignition device until it stops. The instrument panel warning
light
m
will turn on, wait for the warning light
m
to turn off. The hotter the engine is, the quicker this will happen,
briefly press the START/STOP button as soon as the warning light
m
turns on.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-
tion is fitted in your car.
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ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electric system can support the required load.
쇵
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety features, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…
…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols
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(personal safety)
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(environmental protection)
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(car well-be-
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Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the car was purchased, the subsidiary company or to our branch offices or any point of the Alfa Romeo Network.
Warranty Booklet
The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new car and contains the regulations tied to the services given by Alfa Romeo Services and to the warranty conditions.
Correctly carrying out the scheduled services specified by the manufacturer is the best way to maintain the performance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your car. It is also necessary to maintain warranty cover.
“Service” guide
This contains the Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The services can be recognized by the presence of the Alfa Romeo
badge and logo.
The Alfa Romeo organization in Italy can be found in the telephone book under the letter “A” Alfa Romeo.
Not all the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in this
booklet are fitted as standard to the car. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa Romeo
Dealers.
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THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET
The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should,
in particular, be closely studied.
Warning: partially or
fully ignoring these rules may lead
to serious injury.
This indicates the correct procedures
to be followed to prevent
the car from damaging the environment.
Warning: partially or fully ignoring these
rules may lead to serious damage
being caused to the car which, in some
circumstances, may cause forfeiture of the
warranty cover.
The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car at the time of going to press.
As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, there-
fore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer's sales network.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT CAR SAFETY
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DDAASSHHBBOOAARRDD AANNDD CCOONNTTRROOLLS
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CRUISE CONTROL ............................................. 76
CEILING LIGHTS ................................................ 78
CONTROLS....................................................... 81
INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................ 83
SUNROOF........................................................ 93
DOORS ........................................................... 96
POWER WINDOWS ........................................... 99
BOOT.............................................................. 101
BONNET .......................................................... 105
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ...................................... 106
HEADLIGHTS..................................................... 106
ABS SYSTEM ................................................... 108
VDC SYSTEM ................................................... 110
EOBD SYSTEM ................................................. 115
SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING.............................. 116
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 116
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES .. 117
PARKING SENSORS ........................................... 118
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
(T.P.M.S.)........................................................ 122
AT THE FILLING STATION .................................... 125
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................ 127
DASHBOARD .................................................... 7
INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................... 8
SYMBOLS ....................................................... 9
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM............................... 9
ELECTRONIC KEY .............................................. 11
ALARM ........................................................... 17
IGNITION DEVICE............................................... 19
INSTRUMENTS.................................................. 21
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY................................... 25
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.......... 30
SEATS ............................................................ 45
HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................. 48
STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 49
REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................... 50
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 53
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 55
AUTOMATIC TWO-/THREE-ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 58
ADDITIONAL HEATER ......................................... 69
EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................. 70
WINDOW WASHING ......................................... 73
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A0E0056m
fig. 1
1. Adjustable swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Driver’s air bag and horn - 6. Windscreen wiper control lever - 7. Upper central vent - 8. Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 9. Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions)
or turbocharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) - 10. Passenger’s air bag - 11. Passenger’s knees air bag (for versions/markets, where provided) - 12. Glove box - 13. Sound system (for versions/markets, where provided) - 14. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 15. Engine START/STOP button - 16. Ignition device - 17. Driver’s knees air bag -
18. Sound system controls on the steering wheel (where provided) - 19. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets,
where provided) - 20. Bonnet opening lever - 21. Dashboard fusebox lid - 22. Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp aiming device.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights - C. Rev counter -
D. Multifunction display
hcm
Warning lights on
diesel versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
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fig. 2 - Versions with multifunction display
A0E0312m
A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights - C. Rev counter -
D. Reconfigurable multifunction display
cm
Warning lights on diesel
versions only
On diesel versions the rev counter
end scale value is at 6000 rpm.
A0E0422m
fig. 3 - Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
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A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights - C. Rev counter -
D. Multifunction display
fig. 3/a - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions with multifunction display
A0E0870m
A. Speedometer (speed indicator)
B. Warning lights - C. Rev counter -
D. Reconfigurable multifunction display
A0E0871m
fig. 3/b - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions with reconfigurable multifunction display
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ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To further protect you car from theft, it
has been fitted with an engine immobilising system. This system is automatically activated when the electronic
key is removed.
An electronic device, in fact, is fitted in
each electronic key grip. The device
transmits a radio-frequency signal when
the engine is started through a special
aerial built into the ignition switch on the
dashboard. The modulated signal, which
changes each time the engine is started, is the “password”, by means of
which the control unit recognises the
electronic key and enables to start the
engine.
SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached near or actually on some of the
components of your car. These labels
bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component.
The plate summarising the symbols used
fig. 4 can be found under the bonnet.
A0E0138m
fig. 4
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Warning light
Y
coming on
when driving
If the warning light
Y
turns on this
means that the system is running a selftest (for example for a voltage drop).
If the warning light
Y
stays on, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT Every electronic key has
its own code, which must be memorised
by the system control unit. To memorise
new keys, up to a maximum of eight,
apply solely to Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services taking with you all the keys in
your possession, the CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s
possession documents. The codes of the
keys not provided during the new memorising procedure are erased from the
memory. This is to ensure that any lost
or stolen keys can no longer be used
to start the car.
OPERATION
Each time the electronic key is fitted into the ignition switch, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends a recognition code to the engine control unit
to deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted from the electronic key.
If the code has not been recognised correctly, the warning light
Y
turns on (on
certain versions a dedicated message
is displayed) (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).
In this case, the electronic key should
be removed from the ignition device and
then refitted; if the lock continues, possibly try again with the other keys provided with the car. If it is still not possible to start the car contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services
The electronic components inside the key may
be damaged if the key is
submitted to sharp knocks.
If 2 seconds after fitting
the electronic key into
the ignition switch, the
warning light
Y
comes on again
flashing (on certain versions a
dedicated message is displayed), this means that the
code of the keys has not been
memorised, thus the car is not
protected by the Alfa Romeo
CODE system against attempted theft. In this case, contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorized Service
to have the key codes memorised.
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Button Ëshall be used for central opening of doors and fuel cap with alarm deactivation (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Button
`
shall be used to open the
tailgate.
When unlocking the doors by pressing
button
Ë
, if by 2.5 minutes no door or
the boot is opened, the system will automatically lock the car again.
ELECTRONIC KEY fig. 6
The car is delivered with two copies of
the key with remote control.
The electronic key operates the ignition
switch.
Button
Á
shall be used for central locking of doors, tailgate and fuel cap with
alarm activation (for versions/markets,
where provided).
ELECTRONIC KEY
CODE CARD
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The CODE card fig. 5 delivered with the
keys, contains the mechanical code A
and the electronic one B.
The code numbers on the CODE card
must be kept in a safe place, not in the
car.
A0E0023m
fig. 5
If the car changes owner, the new owner must
be given the electronic
key and the CODE card.
A0E0021m
fig. 6
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The electronic key fig. 7 is fitted with
a metal insert A, that can be extracted
by pressing button B.
The metal insert operates the following:
❒
central door locking/unlocking
through the driver's door lock (with
run-down car battery only the driver's
door will open);
❒
windows opening/closing;
❒
switch (for versions/markets, where
provided) for deactivating the passenger’s air bag and knees air bag
(for versions/markets, where provided);
❒
safe-lock device (for versions/markets, where provided);
❒
emergency unlocking of electronic
key from ignition switch.
IMPORTANT Never expose the electronic key to direct sunlight: risk of damages.
IMPORTANT Remote control frequency may be disturbed by radio transmissions outside the car (e.g. mobile
phones, hams, etc…). In this event remote control may be failing.
A0E0022m
fig. 7
Never leave the elec-
tronic key unattended
to prevent anyone, especially
children, from holding it and
pressing button B-fig. 7 inadvertently.
WARNIN G
Replacing the battery of the
electronic key
If when pressing button
Ë, Á
, or
`
,
control given is refused or failing, the
battery should be replaced with an
equivalent one that can be purchased at
common stores.
To be sure that the battery is to be replaced, try again to press buttons
Ë
,
Á
, or
`
with another electronic key.
When closing the tailgate again, protection sensors are restored and direction indicators will flash once.
A0E0021m
fig. 8
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A0E0035m
fig. 9
A0E0242m
fig. 10
To change the battery fig. 9 proceed
as follows:
❒
take out the metal insert A by pressing button B;
❒
remove the snap-fitted case Bfig. 10 (red) by levering with the
metal insert A of the electronic key
in the point shown in the figure;
❒
remove the battery D-fig. 9 from
the case taking note of the bias (in
the figure the positive pole is facing
downwards);
❒
put the new battery into the case
with the correct bias;
❒
put the case down into its seat and
refit the metal insert.
IMPORTANT Never touch the electric
contacts of the key and prevent fluid or
dust infiltration inside it.
Used batteries are
harmful to the environ-
ment. They should be
disposed of as specified by law
in the special containers provided, or take them to Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services
which will deal with their disposal.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
This safety system inhibits the operation
of the car door handles.
The safe lock device represents top protection against break in attempts. Activate it each time you park the car.
Once the safe lock de-
vice has been actuated,
doors cannot be opened from
inside the car in any way
whatsoever. For this reason,
make sure there are no persons left inside the car.
WARNIN G
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If the key battery is
flat, the safe lock device can only be deactivated by
unlocking the doors by turning
the metal insert of the key into the driver’s door lock or by
fitting the key into the ignition
device.
WARNIN G
If the car battery is
down, the safe lock device can be activated only using the metal insert of the
electronic key on the driver’s
door revolving plug: in this
case the safe lock device is active on front passenger’s door
and rear doors.
WARNIN G
Device activation
The device is automatically activated on
every door in the following cases:
❒
turning twice the metal insert of the
electronic key into the driver door to
locking position;
❒
pressing twice the electronic key button
Á
.
A0E0021m
fig. 11
Device activation is signalled by three
flashes of the led on the driver’s door
panel and, only if activated by pressing
the electronic key button
Á
, of direction
indicators.
Should one of the doors be not perfect-
ly closed, the safe lock device is not activated, thus preventing that a person
getting into the car from the open door
remains blocked inside the passenger’s
compartment when he/she closes the
door.
Device deactivation
The device is deactivated automatically
on every door in the following cases:
❒
when unlocking the doors;
❒
when unlocking only the driver’s door
(where possible);
❒
when fitting the electronic key into
the ignition switch.
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The main functions that can be activated with the electronic key or with the emergency metals insert are the following:
(*) On certain versions it is possible to set the option “Unlocking front door only” through the “Setup Menu” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction
display” in this section). In this case pressing button
Á
and turning the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise will unlock the driver’s door
only. To unlock all the doors, press twice button
Ë
within 1 second or turn twice the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise.
IMPORTANT Window and sunroof opening operations are a consequence of a door unlocking control. Window and sunroof closing operations are a consequence of a door locking control.
Electronic
key
Emergency
metal
insert
Direction
indicators
flashing
Led on
driver’s door
Doors,
tailgate
and fuel cap
unlocking
Brief press on
button
Ë
(*)
Electronic key
rotation
clockwise (*)
2 flashings
Deterrence
led off
Doors,
tailgate
and fuel cap
locking
Brief press on
button
Á
Electronic key
rotation
counter-clockwise
1 flashing
Turning on fixed
for 3 seconds,
followed by
deterrence led
flashing
Window
and sunroof
opening
(for versions/
markets,
where
provided)
Prolonged
pressing
(over 2 seconds)
on button
Ë
Electronic key
rotation
for over
2 seconds
clockwise
2 flashings
Deterrence led off
Window
and sunroof
closing
(for versions/
markets,
where
provided)
–
Electronic key
rotation
for over
2 seconds
counter-clockwise
1 flashing
Turning on fixed
for about
3 seconds,
followed by
deterrence led
flashing
Safe lock
(for versions/
markets,
where
provided)
Double pressing
(within 1 second)
on button
Á
Double electronic
key rotation
within 1
second
counter-clockwise
3 flashings
Double
flashing,
followed by
deterrence led
flashing
Tailgate
opening
Brief press on
button
`
–
2 flashings
–
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Depending on the markets, the triggering of the alarm will activate the siren
and the hazard warning lights (for about
26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary depending on the versions/markets.
A maximum number of sound/sight cycles is however envisaged. Once the
alarm cycle is over, the system will restore its normal operation.
IMPORTANT Central door unlocking
by the emergency electronic key will not
deactivate the alarm, therefore with
alarm on the siren will activate when
opening one of the doors or the boot.
To deactivate the siren see paragraph
“How to deactivate the alarm”.
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE system, which is automatically activated when the electronic
key is removed from the ignition device.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut
and electronic key removed from ignition switch, point the electronic key in
the direction of the car, then press and
release the button
Á
.
With the exception of certain markets,
the system sounds a “beep” and the
doors are locked.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnostic test characterised by
a different flashing of the round led located around the door lock/unlock button (see fig. 12): if a fault is detected the system sounds a further warning
“beep”.
ALARM
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
The alarm comes into action in the following cases:
❒
unlawful opening of doors, bonnet
and boot (perimetral protection);
❒
attempt to start the engine with
unauthorised electronic key;
❒
battery cable cutting;
❒
presence of moving bodies in the passenger’s compartment (volumetric
protection);
❒
abnormal raising/sloping of the car
(for versions/markets where applicable);
Volumetric and anti-raising protections
can be cut off by operating the front ceiling light controls(see paragraph “Volumetric protection/Anti-raising sensor”
on the following pages).
A0E0025m
fig. 12
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HOW TO DEACTIVATE
THE ALARM
Press button Ë. The system will react as
follows (with the exception of certain
markets):
❒
two brief flashes of the direction indicators;
❒
two brief “beeps”;
❒
door unlocking.
The alarm can be deactivated by fitting
the electronic key into the ignition
switch.
IMPORTANT On certain versions any
attempt to break in detected by the system will be indicated by a warning message on the instrument panel display
when fitting the electronic key into the
ignition switch.
VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION/
ANTI-RAISING SENSORS
To make sure that the protection sensors
are working properly, check that windows and sunroof (for versions/markets,
where provided) are shut.
This function can be cut out (for example if you leave animals on the car) by
pressing button A-fig. 13 on the front
ceiling light within 1 minute after instrument panel turning off.
When this function is off the button led
will turn on. Volumetric protection/antiraising sensors cut out shall be repeated
at each instrument panel turning off.
Surveillance
When the system has been turned on,
the led A-fig. 12 will flash to indicate
that the system is in the surveillance
mode. The led will flash continuously
while the system is under surveillance.
IMPORTANT Operation of the alarm
is adapted at the origin to the regulations of the different countries.
Self-diagnosis and monitoring
of doors/bonnet/boot
If, after the alarm has been activated, a
second acoustic signal is heard, turn the
system off by pressing button
Ë
, check
for proper locking of doors, bonnet and
boot, then turn the system on again by
pressing button
Á
.
Otherwise if a door or bonnet/boot lid
is not correctly closed it will not be controlled by the system. If the control signal is repeated when the doors and bonnet/boot are closed properly this means
that the self-diagnosis function has detected a system operating fault, in which
case it is necessary to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
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A0E0480m
fig. 13
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IGNITION DEVICE
The ignition device is located on the
dashboard and it consists of the following:
❒
electronic key reading device Afig. 14 (set near the steering wheel);
❒
button START/STOP(set under the
electronic key reading device).
IMPORTANT To prevent running
down the battery do not leave the electronic key into the ignition device when
the engine is off.
HOW TO CUT OFF
THE ALARM SYSTEM
To deactivate the alarm system completely (for instance during prolonged
inactivity of the car) simply lock the car
by rotating the metal insert (provided
inside the electronic key) into the driver’s door lock.
MINISTERIAL
HOMOLOGATION
In keeping with the laws in force in each
country on the subject of radio frequency, for markets in which the transmitter needs to be marked the certification number is given on the component. For certain versions/markets, the
code may also be marked on the transmitter and/or on the receiver.
A0E0219m
fig. 14
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for example during an attempted
break-in) have it checked over
by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before travelling again.
WARNIN G
When leaving the car
always remove the
electronic key from the ignition
device to prevent any passenger in the car from inadvertently activating the controls.
Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the car is facing uphill, first gear and if the
car is facing downhill, reverse.
Never leave children unattended in the car.
WARNIN G
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TURNING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL OFF
With engine off and clutch and brake
pedals released, press button START/
STOP or remove the electronic key
from the ignition device.
A few seconds after the instrument panel display will turn off gradually.
IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the instrument panel fails to turn off.
TURNING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL ON
Proceed as follows:
❒
fit the electronic key into the ignition
device;
❒
if the electronic key is fitted yet, press
button START/STOP without
pressing the clutch or brake pedal.
To safeguard the battery, when leaving
the car with the instrument panel on,
electric and electronic devices will be deactivated after approx. 1 hour.
IMPORTANT Fit completely the electronic key into the ignition device until
it locks into place.
IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the instrument panel fails to turn on.
IMPORTANT If when fitting the electronic key into the ignition device, the
warning light
Y
on the instrument panel comes on (on certain versions together with a message on the display),
check whether the electronic key is the
proper one and then try to refit it into
the ignition device. If the problem persists contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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A0E0028m
fig. 15
ENGINE STARTING
See paragraph “Engine starting” in section “Correct use of the car”.
START/STOP BUTTON
fig. 15
Button START/STOP, set on the
dashboard, controls car electric systems
and engine starting/stopping.
Button START/STOP is fitted with
knurled ring and led. When the led and
the instrument panel are on, the engine
can be started.
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ed) (or as an alternative, on certain versions, a symbol and a message are displayed). In this event contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT If after trying to turn on
the instrument panel and/or to start the
engine, the instrument panel warning
light
>
(where provided) (or as an alternative, on certain versions the message "Vehicle protection system not
available" is displayed), repeat the operation moving the steering wheel in order to release the steering lock. The displayed warning message will not impair
steering lock operation.
INSTRUMENTS
REV. COUNTER
Rev counter shows engine rpm. The red
zone at the scale bottom indicates that
the engine is running at excessive rpm
dangerous for mechanical components.
Do not drive with the pointer in this area.
IMPORTANT The electronic injection
control system gradually shuts off the
flow of fuel when the engine is “overrevving” (rev counter pointer in the red
area) resulting in a gradual loss of engine power, in order to bring engine rpm
below to the safety limit.
The rev counter may, when the engine
is idling, indicate gradual or sudden increase of engine revs as the case may
be; such behaviour is normal and must
not be interpreted as a faulty condition
as it occurs during normal operation, for
instance when climate control or electric
fan are switched on. In particular, slow
revs variation helps keep the battery
charged.
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
Engaging
The steering column lock will engage
5 seconds after removing the electronic key from the ignition device and if the
following conditions are present:
❒
engine off;
❒
instrument panel off with car at a
standstill;
❒
electronic key removed from ignition
device.
Disengaging
The steering column lock will disengage
after fitting the electronic key into the
ignition device.
IMPORTANT Switching the engine off
when the car is running will not engage
the steering column lock till next switching off with car stopped. In this event
warning light
>
(where provided) on the
instrument panel will come on (or as an
alternative, on certain versions, a symbol and a message are displayed).
IMPORTANT Steering column lock
failure is indicated by the instrument
panel warning light
>
(where provid-
It is absolutely forbid-
den to carry out whatever after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device) that could badly affect
performance and safety, cause
the lapse of warranty and also result in non-compliance of
the car with homologation requirements.
WARNIN G
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IMPORTANT The pointer can reach
the red area also for a sum of unfavourable conditions, i.e.: slow speed,
uphill, fully laden or towing a trailer with
hot outside temperature.
IMPORTANT Refuelling shall always
be performed with engine off. Failing to
observe this precaution could cause the
gauge to provide wrong indications.
Should this occur, to restore proper indication just have next refuelling with
the engine off. Otherwise contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 18
This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and begins working
when the fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.
The pointer should normally be towards
the middle of the scale. If the pointer
reaches the red sector, reduce your demand on the engine.
The turning on of the warning light
u
(on certain versions together with a
message on the display) indicates that
the coolant fluid temperature is too high;
in this case, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services .
IMPORTANT The pointer can reach
the red area also for a sum of unfavourable conditions, i.e.: slow speed,
uphill, fully laden or towing a trailer with
hot outside temperature.
FUEL GAUGE fig. 17
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
0 - tank empty.
1 - tank full (see the indications given
in paragraph “At the filling station").
The warning light on the fuel level gauge
turns on when about 10 litres fuel are
left in the tank. On certain versions. the
display will show a warning message
when the cruising range is less than 50
km (or 31 mi).
If warning light
K
starts
flashing when travelling
contact immediately Al-
fa Romeo Authorized Services.
A0E00177m
fig. 17
A0E0178m
fig. 18
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The turning on of the warning light
`
when travelling (on certain versions together with a message on the display)
indicates that the oil temperature is too
high; in this case, stop the engine and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT The pointer can reach
the red area also for a sum of unfavourable conditions, i.e.: slow speed,
uphill, fully laden or towing a trailer with
hot outside temperature.
ENGINE OIL
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
(petrol versions excluded
1750 TURBO BENZINA)
fig. 19
This shows the temperature of the engine oil and begins working when the
oil temperature exceeds approx. 70°C.
If the pointer reaches the red sector, reduce your demand on the engine.
A0E0179m
fig. 19
A0E0180m
fig. 20
TURBOCHARGER
PRESSURE GAUGE
(1750 TURBO BENZINA
and diesel versions) fig. 20
This shows the turbocharger pressure
value.
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AUTOMATIC INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHT DIMMER
To give max. visibility and comfort under whatever driving conditions (e.g.:
lights on in daylight, tunnels, etc…),
the speedometer is fitted with a sensor
for adjusting automatically, after fitting
the electronic key into the ignition device and pressing button START/
STOP, the light intensity of the indications given on the instrument panel
display, sound system display (for versions/markets, where provided), climate
control system display, radionavigation
system display (for versions/markets,
where provided), and instrument panel
gauges (fuel level gauge, engine oil
temperature gauge (petrol versions) or
supercharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) and engine coolant temperature
gauge).
MANUAL INSTRUMENT
PANEL LIGHT DIMMER
With this function it is possible to adjust
on 8 levels the light intensity of the indications given on the instrument panel display, sound system display (for versions/markets, where provided), climate
control system display, radionavigation
system display (for versions/markets,
where provided), and instrument panel
gauges (fuel level gauge, engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or supercharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) and engine coolant temperature
gauge).
To increase light intensity press briefly
button + on the left-hand stalk, to reduce it press button –: the display will
show an indication and a figure corresponding to the current light intensity
level. This screen will be displayed for
a few seconds and then it will go off.
TRIP METER RESET fig. 21
To reset the trip meter, keep button A
pressed for a few seconds.
A0E0072m
fig. 21
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INFORMATION ABOUT CAR
CONDITIONS (at event)
❒
Scheduled servicing (symbol
õ
D-fig. 22).
❒
Instrument panel light dimmer.
❒
Symbol of possible presence of ice on
the road (symbol
√
E-fig. 22).
❒
Speed limit exceeded.
❒
Engine oil level.
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
(for versions/markets,
where provided)
The “Multifunction display” shows all
the useful information necessary when
driving, more particularly:
INFORMATION ON
STANDARD SCREEN
❒
Clock A-fig. 22;
❒
External temperature B;
❒
Total km (or mi) or trip meter C
(when total kilometres (or miles) are
indicated the display will also show
the wording TOT).
Fitting the electronic key into the ignition device will display the total km (or
mi), press button A-fig. 23 for trip meter (or mi).
A0E0060m
fig. 22
A0E0072m
fig. 23
To reset the trip meter (or mi), press for
long button A-fig. 23 during displaying.
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Speed limit (SPEED BEEP)
With this function it is possible to set the
car speed limit (km/h or mph) which,
if exceeded, automatically sounds a
buzzer and displays a specific message
(see section “Warning lights and messages”) to alert the driver. Once the
warning cycle is over the display will
resume the standard screen. The warning message will disappear only after
the car speed slows 5 km/h (5 mph)
below the set speed limit or after pressing briefly the MENU button. This procedure is carried out just once after exceeding the speed limit and it can be repeated only if the car speed slows at
least 5 km/h (5 mph) below the set
speed limit and then it increases until
exceeding the speed limit again.
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A0E0074m
fig. 24
“SETUP MENU”
There is also a “Setup Menu” enabling
to perform the adjustments and/or settings described on the following pages
by pressing button MENU and +/–
(see fig. 24). The Setup can be activated by pressing briefly button MENU.
With the car stopped, the
following settings are
enabled:
❒
Speed limit on/off and speed limit
value.
❒
Clock.
❒
Failure/warning buzzer volume.
❒
“Distance” unit.
With the car running, only the
following setting is enabled:
❒
Speed limit on/off and speed limit
value setting.
CONTROL BUTTONS
(set on left stalk) fig. 24
MENU
Short push on button: to confirm
the required option and/or to go to next
screen;
Long push on button: to confirm the
required option and to go back to standard screen;
+/– to scroll up/down the “Setup
Menu” options or to increase/decrease
the value displayed on the screen.
When the standard screen is displayed
buttons +/– activate instrument panel light dimming.
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To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
❒
press button MENU until selecting
SPEED BEEP: the display will show
SPEED BEEP and setting condition
(ON = speed limit on/ OFF= speed
limit off);
❒
press again button MENU: ON (or
OFF) will flash;
❒
press buttons +/– to select ON or
OFF;
❒
selecting ON will make the last
speed limit set flashing on the display;
❒
press buttons +/– to adjust the value.
IMPORTANT The possible setting is between 30 and 250 km/h (or between
20 and 150 mph) depending on the unit
set previously (see paragraph “Units” described later). Every press (pulse) of the
button +/– increases or decreases the
value by 5 units. Keeping the button +/–
pressed obtains automatic fast increase or
decrease. When you are near the required
setting complete adjustment with single
presses.
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Failure/warning buzzer
volume (BUZZ)
With this function the volume of the
buzzer accompanying any failure/warning indications can be adjusted according to 4 levels. The buzzer can
be adjusted and excluded.
Proceed as follows:
❒
press button MENU until selecting
BUZZ: the display will show BUZZ
and a figure corresponding to the
buzzer volume level;
❒
press again button MENU: the figure will flash;
❒
press buttons +/– to adjust the
buzzer volume.
To mute the buzzer set the volume level to “0” using buttons +/–.
Clock (TIME REG)
This function enables to adjust the clock.
To adjust the clock proceed as follows:
❒
press button MENU until selecting
TIME REG;
❒
press again button MENU: TIME
and clock will flash;
❒
press buttons +/– to adjust time.
Clock is always displayed in 24h mode
(24 hours).
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
INDICATION
Fitting the electronic key into the ignition device, the display will show for a
few seconds the engine oil level. At this
stage, to clear this indication and to go
to next screen, press button MENU.
Low oil level will be indicated by a dedicated warning message on the display.
IMPORTANT Check the proper engine oil level on the dipstick (see paragraph “Checking levels” in section “Car
maintenance”).
IMPORTANT Proper engine oil level
shall be checked with the car on level
ground.
IMPORTANT To read the correct oil
level after fitting the electronic key, wait
for about 2 seconds before starting the
engine.
IMPORTANT Engine oil level could increase after a long stop.
Scheduled servicing
IMPORTANT The Service schedule in-
cludes car maintenance every 35,000
km (or 21,000 mi); this is shown automatically, with the electronic key into the ignition device starting from
2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) from this
deadline and it will be displayed in km
or miles according to the unit set. When
a scheduled service interval (“coupon”)
is near to come, fitting the electronic key
into the ignition device will display a
message followed by the number of
km/mi to go before car servicing. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
carry out any service operation provided by the Service schedule or by the Annual inspection plan, and to reset the
display.
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Distance unit (UNIT)
With this function it is possible to set the
required distance unit (km or mi).
To set the distance unit, proceed as follows:
❒
press button MENU until selecting
UNIT: the display will show UNIT
and “km” or “mi”;
❒
press again button MENU: “km”
(or “mi”) will flash;
❒
press buttons +/– to set the required distance unit.
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MESSAGES DISPLAYED
AT STARTING
After the engine oil level, the display will
show for a few seconds a message indicating the procedure to follow to start
the engine (PRESS PEDAL AND
START: press brake or clutch pedal and
then press button START/STOP to
start the engine).
Once on, the NIGHT PAN function
can be deactivated as follows:
❒
by long press on button + (also with
external lights off);
❒
removing the electronic key from the
ignition device.
When this function is off the display
shows “NIGHT PAN OFF”.
Messages “NIGHT PAN ON” or
“NIGHT PAN OFF” stay on the display for a few seconds, then they will
go off. To stop displaying before time,
briefly press button MENU.
ILLUMINATION OF REV
COUNTER/INSTRUMENTS
(NIGHT PAN)
This function enables to turn on/off
(ON/OFF) the lights of the rev
counter and instruments.
This function can be activated (only with
electronic key fitted into ignition device,
external lights on, and speedometer
built-in sensor in poor outside light setting), by pressing for long button –.
When this function is on, the display will
show “NIGHT PAN ON”.
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