Alfa Romeo Alfa 156 Owners Manual
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Dear Client,
Thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
Your Alfa 156 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 156.
The 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 tranquility that
comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at your service for any assistance problems you may have.
Whats more every single component of the Alfa 156 is fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s useful lifespan any Alfa Romeo dealer
would be pleased to make arrangements for you car to be recycled (in compliance with current regulations in force).
Nature benefits in two ways: there’s no pollution from waste disposal, and the demand for raw materials is reduced.
Have a good trip.
This booklet describes all the versions of the Alfa 156, so you should only consider the information concerning
the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.
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MUST BE READ!
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) no less than 95.
Diesel diesel: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.
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ENGINE START-UP
Petrol engines with mechanical transmission: make sure the handbrake is pulled; put the gear lever into neutral;
press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as
soon as the engine starts.
Petrol engines with Selespeed transmission or Q-System: keep the brake pedal fully depressed; turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started; the transmission sets to neutral automatically (the display
shows position N).
Diesel diesel: make sure the handbrake is pulled; put the gear lever into neutral; press the clutch pedal down to the floor
without touching the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the
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warning lights to go off;
turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING OVER FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
While functioning normally, the catalytic converter reaches high temperatures. For this reason do not park the car over inflammable material, grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.: fire hazard.
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PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protection is fitted in
your car.
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.
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CODE CARD
Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car. You should always keep the electronic code written on the CODE card with
you in case you need to carry out an emergency start-up procedure.
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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(environmental protection)
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(car well-being).
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Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the vehicle was purchased, the subsidiary company or to
our branch offices or associated companies.
Warranty Booklet
The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new vehicle 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 vehicle. 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 vehicle. 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.
This indicates the correct procedures
to be followed to prevent
the vehicle from damaging
the environment.
Warning: partially or
fully ignoring these rules may lead
to serious injury.
Warning: partially or fully ignoring these
rules may lead to serious damage
being caused to the vehicle which, in some
circumstances, may cause forfeiture of the
warranty cover.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
VEHICLE
SAFETY
The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the vehicle 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, therefore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer’s sales network.
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ALFA ROMEO
CODE SYSTEM
To increase protection against attempted
theft, the car is fitted with an electronic engine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE) which
is activated automatically when the ignition
key is removed. In fact the grip of each key
contains an electronic device which modulates the radio frequency signal transmitted when the engine is started by a special
aerial incorporated in the ignition switch. This
modulated signal is the “password” by
which the control unit recognises the key
and only in this condition can the engine
be started.
THE KEYS
The car is delivered with two keys, key
(A-fig.1) with metal insert and remote
control function and another key with metal
insert only, without remote control.
The key remote control operates:
– door centralised opening/locking
– opening luggage compartment boot/
tailgate
– activation/deactivation of electronic
alarm (if existing)
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SYMBOLS
Special coloured labels have been attached
near to or actually on some of the components making up your Alfa 156.
These labels bear symbols that remind you
of the precautions to be taken as regards
that particular component.
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Key metal insert operates:
– the ignition switch
– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the passenger's door lock
– passenger’s side Air bag deactivation.
WARNINGIn order to ensure perfect efficiency of the electronic devices contained
inside the keys, they should never be directly
exposed to the rays of the sun.
If the car changes owner,
the new owner must be
given all the keys and the
CODE card.
fig. 2
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The CODE card (fig. 2) is also supplied
with the key and it contains the codes of the
keys (both the mechanical one and the electronic one for emergency starting).
The code numbers on the CODE card must
be kept in a safe place, not in the car.
The driver should always keep the electronic code given on the CODE card with him
in the event of having to carry out emergency starting.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The key with remote control (fig. 3) is
fitted with:
– a metal insert (A) that can be enclosed
in the key grip
– button (B) for remote opening/clos-
ing of the doors and turning the electronic
alarm on/off (where fitted)
– a button (C) for remote boot unlock-
ing
– removable hook ring (D)
– a button (E) for power-assisted opening
of the metal insert.
fig. 3
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To insert the metallic insert in the key grip,
press the button (E-fig. 3) to release the
insert and turn it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.
To open/close the doors by remote control, press button (B). On cars fitted with
electronic alarm system, pressing button (B)
also turns the electronic alarm.
WARNINGCertain radio devices outside
the car (e.g. mobile phones, HAM radio systems) could disturb the remote control frequency. In this case the remote control could
malfunction.
OPENING THE BOOT
The boot can be opened by remote control
from outside pressing button (C-fig. 3),
also when the electronic alarm (where fitted) is on.
In this case the alarm system switches off
the boot volumetric protection and control
sensor, the system gives two “beeps” (with
the exceptions of versions for certain markets) and the direction indicators light up for
about three seconds.
Closing the boot again, the control functions are restored, the system gives two
“beeps” (with the exceptions of versions for
certain markets) and the direction indicators
light up for about three seconds.
The metallic insert (A) of the key oper-
ates:
– the ignition switch
– the driver's door lock and, optional for
versions/markets where applicable, the passenger's door lock
– passenger’s Air bag deactivation.
To move the metallic insert out of the key
grip, press button (E).
When button (E) is
pressed, take the utmost
care to prevent the metal insert
from causing injury or damage
when it comes out. Button (E) must
only be pressed when the key is
away from the body, in particular
the eyes, and from objects that
could be spoilt (e.g. clothes). Never
leave the key unattended to prevent anyone, especially children,
from holding it and pressing button
(E) inadvertently.
WARNING
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OPERATION
(fig. 4)
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP position, the Alfa Romeo CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine
electronic control unit.
Each time the engine is started, turning the
key to the MAR position, the control unit
of the Alfa Romeo CODE system sends a
recognition code to the engine control unit
to deactivate the inhibition of the functions.
The recognition code, which is crypted and
variable between over 4 billion combinations, is only sent if the system control unit
has recognised the code sent to it by the
key, which contains an electronic transmitter, through an aerial in the ignition switch.
This condition is indicated by a brief flash
of the warning light (A) on the check panel.
If the code has not been recognised cor-
rectly, the warning light (A) stays on together with the warning light (B).
In this case, you are recommended to re-
turn the key to the STOP position and then
back to MAR; if the inhibition persists, try
again possibly with the other key provided
with the car. If it is still impossible to start
the car carry out the emergency starting procedure described in section “In an emergency” and turn to an Alfa Romeo Authorized Service.
WARNING 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.
fig. 4
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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.
WARNING The Alfa Romeo CODE
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warning light comes on when travelling with
the ignition key on MAR:
1) If the warning lamp lights up while the
car is moving, it means that the system is
running a self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage drop). The first time you stop you can
test the system as follows: switch the engine off by turning the ignition key to
STOP; then turn the key back to MAR:
the warning lamp will light up and should
go out in the space of about one second. If
the warning lamp fails to go out, leave the
key at STOP for more than 30 seconds and
repeat the procedure described previously.
If the problem persists, contact your Alfa
Romeo Authorized Service.
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2) If the warning lamp flashes it means
that the car is not protected by the immobiliser. Contact your Alfa Romeo Authorized
Service immediately and get them to store
the codes of all the keys in the memory.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
If when pressing button (B or C-fig. 5)
the control is rejected or is not performed,
the battery should be replaced by a new one
of the same type to be found c/o normal
retailers. On versions fitted with electronic
alarm, the need to replace the remote control battery is indicated by the coming on,
with fixed light, of the deterrent led set on
the dashboard near the central air vent.
If after 2 seconds with
the key in the MAR position, the warning light turn
on again flashing, 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.
Dead batteries are harmful for the environment.
They must be disposed of
in special containers as specified by
current regulations. Avoid exposure to naked flames and high temperatures. Keep out of reach of
children.
fig. 5
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WARNING The system is protected by
a 10 A fuse housed in the fuse-holder set
under the dashboard (see paragraph “If a
fuse or relay blows” in the chapter “In an
emergency”).
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To change the battery (fig. 7):
– move the metal insert (A) to the un-
locking position;
– turn the pin (B), taking the reference
mark (dot) of the cut to the UNLOCK position (2);
– working on the notch (C) remove the
battery holder (D);
– change the battery (E) putting it in the
position shown on the holder;
– insert the holder back in the key and
lock it, turning the reference mark of the pin
(B) to the LOCK position (1).
ELECTRONIC ALARM
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
DESCRIPTION
The system comprises: transmitter, receiver, control unit with siren and volumetric sensors and anti-lift sensor. The electronic
alarm is controlled by a receiver inside the
car and it is turned on and off through the
remote control incorporated in the key which
sends the crypted and variable code. The
electronic alarm monitors: unlawful opening
of the doors, bonnet and boot (perimetral
protection), operation of the ignition key,
battery and emergency key cable cutting,
the presence of moving bodies (volumetric
protection), any abnormal raising/sloping
of the car (for versions/markets where applicable) and operates the central door locking system. It also makes it possible to cut
off the volumetric protection.
WARNINGThe engine inhibitor function
is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE system which is activated automatically when
the ignition key is removed.
fig. 7
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REMOTE CONTROL
(fig. 8)
The remote control is built into the key and
it is fitted with a button for activating the
alarm (B-fig.8)
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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
KEYS WITH REMOTE CONTROL
The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys
with remote control. If during the life of the
car a new key with remote control is needed
for any reason whatsoever, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services directly, taking
with you the CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s possession documents.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM
When the doors and boot/bonnet lids are
closed and the ignition key is in the STOP
or PARKposition (key removed), point the
remote control towards the car and then
press and release the button (B-fig. 8).
With the exception of some markets the
system sounds a beep and the door lock is
engaged.
Engagement of the alarm is preceded by
a self-diagnosis phase characterised by a
change in the frequency at which the deterrent led (A-fig. 9) on the dashboard
flashes. If an anomaly is detected the system gives off a further beep.
fig. 9
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Surveillance
When the system has been turned on, the
led (A-fig. 9) on the dashboard will flash
to indicate that the system is in the surveillance mode. The led will flash continuously
while the system is under surveillance.
WARNING Operation of the electronic
alarm is adapted at the origin to the regulations of the different countries.
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Self-diagnosis and monitoring
of doors and bonnet/boot
If, after the alarm has been activated, a
second acoustic signal is heard, check that
all the doors and bonnet/boot are closed
properly and engage the system once again.
On the other 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.
DEACTIVATING THE ALARM
To deactivate the alarm, press the button
on the key with remote control. The system
performs the following (with the exception
of some markets):
– the direction indicators turn on twice
briefly
– two beeps are sounded briefly by the
siren
– the doors are released.
WARNINGIf the led (A-fig. 9) in the
car stays on when the system has been deactivated, (maximum of 2 minutes or until
the ignition key is moved to MAR) the following should be borne in mind:
– if the led stays on permanently, it means
that the remote control batteries are flat and
need replacing;
– if the led continues to flash, but at different intervals than normal, it means that
attempts to steal the car have been made,
counting the number of flashes it is also possible to identify the type of attempt:
1 flash: right front door
2 flashes: left front door
3 flashes: right rear door
4 flashes: left rear door
5 flashes: volumetric sensors
6 flashes: bonnet
7 flashes: boot
8 flashes: tampering with car starting
cables
9 flashes: tampering with battery or
cutting emergency key cables
10 flashes: at least three causes of
alarm.
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AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT
OF THE ALARM
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
If the alarm has not been engaged with
the remote control it will come on automatically after an established time of 30
seconds from the moment that the ignition
key has been turned to the STOP or
PARKpositions and a door or the boot has
been opened and then closed again. This
condition is shown by the intermittent illumination of the led in the car and by the signalling described previously.
To deactivate the alarm press the button
on the remote control.
The alarm is also automatically engaged
when the doors are closed using the key.
When the alarm is engaged automatically
the doors are not locked.
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
When the alarm is engaged it will sound
when:
– one of the doors, the bonnet or the tail-
gate is opened;
– the battery is disconnected or the electric cables are cut, or the emergency key cables are cut;
– intrusion into the passenger compartment, e.g. window being broken (volumetric
protection);
– attempt to start the engine (key at
MAR);
– abnormal car raising/sloping (for versions/markets where applicable).
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.
However a maximum number of cycles is
foreseen.
Once the alarm cycle has come to an end,
the system will return to its normal monitoring state.
INTERRUPTING THE ALARM
To interrupt the alarm press the button on
the remote control or, if the remote control
battery is down, get into the car, insert the
key into the ignition switch and turn the key
to MAR.
WARNING If it is necessary for the vehicle to lie inactive for long periods (over 3
weeks), close the vehicle using the key to
deactivate the alarm.
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VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION
To guarantee correct operation all the windows and the sunroof, if any, should be
closed.
This function can be excluded (for example when leaving animals on-board the car)
by performing the following operations in
quick succession: when the key is at MAR,
move the key to the STOP position and
then return the key to MAR and then once
again to the STOP position. Remove the
ignition key.
The led in the car will come on for about
2 seconds to confirm that the function has
been excluded.
To restore volumetric protection move the
ignition key to the MAR position and hold
it in this position for more than 30 seconds.
If requiring to activate an electric control
operated by the ignition key at MAR (e.g.
electric windows) with the volumetric protection deactivated, turn the ignition key
to MAR, operate the control and return the
key to STOP within a maximum time of
30 seconds. This way volumetric protection
is not restored.
CUTTING OUT OPERATION
OF THE SIREN
(for versions/markets where
applicable)
When requiring to dispense with the siren
acoustic signalling in the alarm condition,
simply keep the remote control button (B-
fig. 10) pressed for 4 seconds when engaging the system.
This condition is shown by a series of 5
beeps in quick succession after the normal
acoustic/visual signals when the system is
operated.
The next time the system is activated, normal operation of the siren is restored automatically.
fig. 10
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MINISTERIAL HOMOLOGATION
In keeping with the laws in force in each
country on the subject of radio frequency,
we point out that:
– the separate homologation numbers for
each market are given on the last pages of
this handbook before the alphabetical index
(for some countries also homologation document);
– for markets in which the transmitter
needs to be marked with the homologation
number, this has been stated on the component.
(Depending on the versions/markets, the
code may also be marked on the transmitter and/or on the receiver).
REMOTE CONTROL
DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM
The system comprises a receiver inside the
car and a transmitter (remote control) incorporated in the key (E-fig. 11).
To lock/unlock the locks, point the trans-
mitter towards the car, press and release the
button (B-fig. 11).
WARNING Should it be necessary to
programme additional remote controls, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
fig. 10
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IGNITION DEVICE
THE SWITCH
(fig. 12)
The key can be moved to one of four positions:
– STOP: engine switched off, key can be
removed, engine lock engaged, steering lock
engaged, all services excluded apart from
those powered directly (e.g. hazard warning lights).
– MAR: drive position. The engine lock
is deactivated and all electrical devices are
powered.
WARNING Never leave the key in this
position when the engine is stationary.
– AVV: unstable position for starting the
engine.
WARNINGIf the engine does not start,
return the ignition key to the STOP position and repeat the sequence.
The ignition block is fitted with a safety de-
vice preventing it from being moved to the
AVV position when the engine is already
running.
– PARK: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steering lock engaged, sidelights automatically
switched on.
WARNING To turn the key to the
PARK position, button (A) located on the
switch should be pressed first.
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.
fig. 12
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When leaving the car al-
ways remove the key from
the ignition to prevent any passenger in the car from inadvertently activating the controls.
Never leave children unattended in
the car. Remember to engage the
handbrake and if the car is facing
uphill, first gear and if the car is
facing downhill, reverse.
WARNING
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STEERING LOCK
Engaging lock:
– move the ignition key to the STOP or
PARK position and remove the key lightly
turning the steering wheel to facilitate the
locking action.
Releasing the lock:
– turn the key to the MAR position and
gently rock the steering wheel.
DOORS
– To close the door, turn the key in the op-
posite direction.
Rear doors
– To open the door, only with the inner
knob (A-fig. 14) raised, pull the opening handle (A-fig. 15).
– To close, press the button (A-fig. 14)
also with the door open, then close the door.
OPENING/CLOSING FROM
OUTSIDE
Front doors
– To open the driver's door turn the key
clockwise and to open the passengers' door,
optional for versions/markets where applicable, turn the key anti-clockwise, then
remove the key and press the button (A-
fig. 13).
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fig. 14
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Never remove the key
with the car on the move.
The steering wheel would lock automatically the first time the steering wheel is turned. This also occurs if the car is towed.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever aftermarket operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of antitheft 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.
WARNING
Before opening a door, ensure that this can be done
safely.
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OPENING/CLOSING
FROM INSIDE
Front doors
– To open the door pull the handle (A-
fig. 16) regardless of the position of knob
(B).
– To close the door pull the flap. To pre-
vent the door from being opened from outside press knob (B).
Rear doors
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fig. 16
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fig. 17
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– To open the door pull handle (A-
fig. 17).
– To close the door press the knob (B)
even when the flap is open, and then close
the flap.
If the boot is not properly shut, the warning light ´ will come on on the instrument
panel or (where applicable) on the Infocenter display (together with relevant message).
CENTRALIZED LOCKING
This permits centralized locking of all
doors, both front and rear.
To operate the centralized locking device
the doors must be perfectly closed otherwise
the system will not work.
For versions/markets, where applicable,
central locking depends on the complete
closing of all the doors and of the boot.
– From outside: when the doors are
closed, insert and turn the key in the lock of
one of the two front doors.
– From inside: when the doors are
closed, press one of the knobs (B-fig. 16)
located on the front doors, engage/release
the centralized locking system.
The rear doors can only be
opened if the child safety
lock has been released.
WARNING
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CHILD SAFETY LOCK
The rear doors are equipped with a special
device (fig. 18) which prevents the door
being opened from inside.
WARNINGEach device only acts on the
door on which it is installed.
The device can only be engaged with the
doors open, raising or lowering the control
with the ignition key:
position 1 (control up) – device engaged
(door locked);
position 2 (control down) – device released (door can be opened from inside).
fig. 18
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By pressing the knob (B-fig. 17) on one
of the rear doors only that particular door
will be locked.
WARNING For the front doors it is not
possible to keep the knob (B-fig. 16)
down if the door has not been shut properly.
WARNING The centralized locking sys-
tem can be deactivated, thus unlocking all
doors, by lifting the door opening lever on
one of the two front doors.
If the power supply is interrupted (burnt
fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) each door
can be opened manually from both inside
and outside the car.
WARNING The intervention of the inertial fuel cut-off switch causes the automatic
door unlock and inhibits door locking for
about 30 seconds. After this time, door locking control unit operation is restored.
Always use this device
when carrying children.
WARNING
After activating the safety
device check that it is
working correctly by pulling on the
inner lever used to open the door.
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FRONT SEATS
MOVING THE SEATS
BACKWARDS OR FORWARDS
Lift lever (A) and push the seat backwards
or forwards: in the driving position the arms
should be slightly flexed and hands should
rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT
OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT
To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) tak-
ing it upwards, then continue operating the
lever (up and down) until reaching the required height, then release the lever. To
lower the seat, push the lever (B) downwards, then operate the lever (up and
down) until reaching the height required.
WARNINGAdjustment must only be car-
ried out when seated in the driver’s seat.
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE
OF THE BACKREST
This can be done by turning the knob (C)
until the desired position is reached.
The sporty seats equipped with lateral air
bags have an electric adjustment; use the
button (D-fig. 21) on the outer part of
the seat to set the seat back in the required
position.
fig. 20
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fig. 19
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Fig. 19: standard equipment;
Fig. 20: sporty seats (where applicable);
Fig. 21: sporty seats and lateral air bags.
Adjustments may be made
solely with the car sta-
tionary.
WARNING
Once you have let go off
the lever, check that the
seat is firmly locked in the runners
by trying to move it back and
forth. If the seat is not locked properly, in the case of collision t might
move unexpectedly with clearly
dangerous consequences.
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BACKREST ANGLE ELECTRIC
ADJUSTMENT
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
This can be done by pressing button (D)
located on the outer part of the seat.
LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT
OF THE DRIVER’S SEAT
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
Adjustment is done by turning the knob
(E) until reaching the most comfortable position.
CENTRE ARMREST
(where required)
To use the armrest lower it as illustrated.
Inside the armrest there is an oddment
compartment (B-fig. 22); to use it, raise
the cover (A).
SEAT WARMING
(fig. 23)
(optional for versions/markets
owhere applicable)
The seat warming pad can be switched on
and off using switch (A) on the inner side
of the seat; for sporty seats, press the switch
(F-fig. 21) on the outer side of the seat.
When the warming pad is on, the warning
light (B) on the outer side of the seat turns
on.
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ADJUSTING THE HEADRESTS
(fig. 24)
To increase the safety of passengers, the
headrests are adjustable in height and, for
versions with Recaro seats they are also adjustable in rake.
To adjust the height: move the headrest
up or down, then release it and make sure
that it is locked in one of the pre-established
positions.
For angle adjustment (where applicable):
take hold of the headrest and turn it to the
most suitable position.
WARNING The shape of the headrest
may vary depending on the version and/or
market. The example shown is used only to
demonstrate the methods by which it can
be adjusted.
REAR POCKETS (where
required)
(fig. 25)
The front seats are provided with a pocket
in the rear of the seat back.
REAR SEAT
CENTRE ARMREST
(fig. 26)
(where required)
To use the centre armrest, lower it holding
the grip (A) as illustrated.
fig. 24
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fig. 26
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Remember that the head
restraints must be positioned so that they are supporting
the back of the head and not the
neck. They will only be able to provide effective protection in the
event of a collision if they are in
this position.
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SKI COMPARTMENT
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The compartment may be used for carry-
ing long loads.
To gain access to this compartment, lower
the armrest, pull the grip (A-fig. 27) of
the lid and lower it onto the armrest
(fig. 28).
The compartment can be extended by re-
moving the armrest: with the armrest lowered, press the two small handles (B-
fig. 29) at the base of the armrest inwards
and remove it. Then pull the grip of the lid
and lower it onto the rear seat (fig. 30).
HEADREST
The car is fitted with two headrests for the
side seats. On request, for versions/markets
where applicable, a third headrest is available for the centre seat.
If necessary the headrests can be removed
as follows:
– raise the headrest to the maximum
height (where required);
– press both buttons (A and B-fig. 31)
and remove the headrests.
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fig. 31
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STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
The steering wheel position is adjustable
and may be move nearer to or further away
from the driver and also raised or lowered.
To do this, it is necessary to release lever
(A-fig. 32) and pull it towards the steering wheel.
After setting the steering wheel in the most
appropriate position, lock it pushing the lever
fully home.
ADJUSTING THE
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL REAR-VIEW
MIRROR
The mirror, fitted with a safety device
which releases it in the event of a violent
impact can be moved to two positions: normal or anti-glare by operating lever (A-
fig. 33).
fig. 32
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The steering wheel position
must only be adjusted with
the car stationary.
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out whatever aftermarket operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of antitheft 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.
WARNING
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Folding (fig. 35)
– If necessary (for example when the size
of the mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) the door mirror can be folded in towards the car from position (A) to position
(B).
Defrosting/demisting (fig. 36)
The electric mirrors can be fitted with heat-
ing coils which are operated together with
rearscreen heating pressing button (A) and
prevent the mirrors from frosting and/or
misting.
WARNING This function is timed and
is deactivated after a few minutes.
fig. 36
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When travelling the door
mirrors must always be in
position (A).
WARNING
As the driver’s door mirror
is curved, it may slightly
alter the perception of distance.
WARNING
DOOR MIRRORS
Electrically adjustable (fig. 34)
Select the mirror to be adjusted (right or
left) using switch (A):
– move switch (A) to (B) to adjust the
left door mirror;
– move switch (A) to (D) to adjust the
right door mirror.
Then, reposition the switch (A) in the in-
termediate locking position (C).
WARNING The mirror can only be ad-
justed electrically when the ignition key is
in the MAR position.
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POWER WINDOWS
FRONT
WARNING With ignition key at STOP
windows can be opened manually for about
max. 2 minutes or until opening one of the
front doors.
Driver’s (fig. 37-39)
The driver’s door panel plate contains the
buttons which, with the ignition key at
MAR, operate the following windows:
A – left front window
B – right front window
C – left rear window (where fitted)
D – right rear window (where fitted)
E – rear door window control inhibitor
(where fitted) (with the inhibitor activated
the button is up, press again to re-enable
the rear buttons).
WARNING The driver’s power window
is fitted with a “continuous automatic operation” for both lowering and raising the
window device. A brief press on the upper
or lower part of the button will cause the
window to move and continue its stroke automatically: the window stops in the position required by pressing either the upper or
lower part of the button again.
Passenger’s (fig. 38)
Button (A) is used to operate the passenger’s window.
WARNING The passenger’s window is
fitted with a device for “continuous automatic operation” only for lowering it. The
device works as described for the driver’s
window.
fig. 37
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REAR (where required)
The rear windows are operated by the han-
dles on the door panels.
On request for versions/markets where
applicable, the rear doors can be fitted with
power windows with split controls on driver’s
door (C and D-fig. 39) and on each rear
door (A-fig. 40).
With the ignition key at MAR, press the
button to lower the window; pull the button
to raise it.
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Do not hold the button
down when the window is
fully open or fully closed.
Versions not fitted with power windows
have a window winder (A-fig. 40a) for
working the window by hand.
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the chest
straight and rested against the seat back.
Take hold the tongue (A-fig. 41) and in-
sert it into the buckle (B), until hearing the
locking click.
At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again without
jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
(C). Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting.
fig. 41
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fig. 40a
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When leaving the car al-
ways remove the ignition
key to prevent passengers (especially children) from being injured
by the power windows inadvertently operated.
WARNING
fig. 40
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fig. 39
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Incorrect use of the power
windows can be dangerous.
Before and during operation of them
always make sure that the passengers are not exposed to the risk of
harm caused either directly by the
windows in motion or by personal
objects drawn or knocked by them.
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fig. 44
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Through the reel, the belt automatically
adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of movement.
When the car is parked on a steep slope
the reel mechanism may block; this is normal. The reel mechanism prevents the webbing coming out when it is jerked or if the
car brakes sharply, in a collision or when cornering at high speed.
Never press button (C)
when travelling.
WARNING
The centre seat is fitted with inertial seat
belt with three anchor points and reel like
side seats (fig. 42).
On request, for versions/markets where
applicable, the rear seat can be fitted with
inertial seat belt with three anchor points
and reel for side seats and lap belt with two
anchor points for the centre seat (fig. 44).
In order to ensure that the correct tabs, are
fitted in the correct clips, the tabs of the side
belts and the clip of the central belt (only
abdominal) are incompatible (fig. 43).
fig. 45
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fig. 42
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fig. 43
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To offer the highest level of
protection, the rear seat
belts should be fastened as shown
in fig. 42 and fig. 44.
WARNING
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