Alfa Romeo Brera 2010 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

ALFA

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This Owner Handbook describes all the versions of the Alfa Brera, 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.

You r

Alfa Brera 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 your

Alfa Brera.

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.

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

will turn on, wait for the warning light

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

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.

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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.

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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 HANDBOOK CONTAINS…

…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its maintenance. Pay particular attention to the symbols

(personal safety)

(environmental protection)

(car well-be-

ing).

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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,

therefore 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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DDAASSHHBBOOAARRDDAANNDDCCOONNTTRROOLLS

CEILING LIGHTS ................................................ 75

CONTROLS....................................................... 77

INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................ 80

FIXED PANORAMA ROOF .................................... 84

DOORS ........................................................... 86

POWER WINDOWS ........................................... 88

BOOT.............................................................. 90

BONNET .......................................................... 96

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ...................................... 97

HEADLIGHTS..................................................... 97

ABS SYSTEM ................................................... 99

VDC SYSTEM ................................................... 100

EOBD SYSTEM ................................................. 104

SOUND SYSTEM ............................................... 104

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 105

INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC DEVICES .. 105

PARKING SENSORS ........................................... 106

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (T.P.M.S.) .. 109

AT THE FILLING STATION .................................... 112

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ........................ 114

DASHBOARD .................................................... 7

INSTRUMENT PANEL ......................................... 8

SYMBOLS ....................................................... 9

THE ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM......................... 9

ELECTRONIC KEY .............................................. 11

ALARM ........................................................... 17

IGNITION DEVICE............................................... 19

INSTRUMENTS.................................................. 22

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.......... 26

SEATS ............................................................ 41

HEAD RESTRAINTS............................................. 44

STEERING WHEEL ............................................. 45

REARVIEW MIRRORS ......................................... 46

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ............................... 49

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 51

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM 54

ADDITIONAL HEATER ......................................... 64

EXTERNAL LIGHTS ............................................ 65

WINDOW WASHING ......................................... 68

CRUISE CONTROL ............................................. 72

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DASHBOARD

A0F0056m

fig. 1

1. Adjustable and 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. Ad- justable and swivel central 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 - 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

(for versions/markets, 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. Reconfigurable multifunction display

Warning lights on diesel versions only

On diesel versions the rev counter end scale value is at 6000 rpm.

Fig. 2

A0F0198m

Fig. 2/a - 1750 TURBO BENZINA version

A0F0330m

A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Warning lights C. Rev counter D. Reconfigurable multifunction display

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THE 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. 3 can be found under the bonnet.

A0F0138m

fig. 3

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Message + symbol

displaying when driving

If message + symbol

are displayed this means that the system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage drop).

If message + symbol

continue to stay on the display, 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 when fitting the electronic key into the ignition device or starting engine the code has not been recognised correctly, a message + symbol will be shown on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

In this case, the electronic key should be removed and 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 message + symbol continue to be 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 memo-

rised.

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ButtonËshall 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

, if by 2.5 minutes no door or the boot is opened, the system will automatically lock the car again.

When unlocking the doors, the driver's window will slightly open to facilitate door opening. If the door is not opened, the window will re-close automatically 3 minutes after. If the door is opened, the window will re-close when re-closing the door.

ELECTRONIC KEY fig. 5

The car is delivered with two copies of the key with remote control.

The electronic key operates the ignition switch.

Button

shall be used for central locking of doors, tailgate and fuel cap with alarm activation (for versions/markets, where provided).

When doors are locked, door mirrors will fold (for versions/markets, where provided); mirrors will be brought automatically to driving position when refitting the ignition key. This function can be deactivated (see paragraph “Rearview mirrors”).

ELECTRONIC KEY

CODE CARD

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The CODE card fig. 4, 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.

A0F0023m

fig. 4

A0F0021m

fig. 5

If the car changes owner, the new owner must be given the electronic

key and the CODE card.

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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

, or

with another electronic key.

When closing the tailgate again, protection sensors are restored and direction indicators will flash once.

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.

The electronic key fig. 6 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 by operating the driver’s door lock (with flat 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.

A0F0022m

fig. 6

Never leave the elec-

tronic key unattended to prevent anyone, especially children, from holding it and pressing button B-fig. 6 inadvertently.

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A0F0021m

fig. 7

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To change the battery fig. 8 proceed as follows:

❒

take out the metal insert A by pressing button B;

❒

remove the snap-fitted case B-fig. 9 (red) by levering with the metal

insert A of the electronic key in the point shown in the figure;

❒

remove the battery D-fig. 8 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.

A0F0035m

fig. 8

A0F0242m

fig. 9

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.

IMPORTANT Never touch the electric

contacts of the key and prevent fluid or dust infiltration inside it.

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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

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 electronic key into the driver’s door lock or by fitting the electronic 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.

WARNIN G

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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.

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

, 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.

A0F0021m

fig. 10

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

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The main functions that can be activated with the electronic key or with the emergency metals insert are the following:

(*) It is possible to set the option “Unlocking front door only” through the “Setup Menu” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this sec-

tion). In this case pressing button

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

within 1 second or turn twice the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise.

IMPORTANT Window opening operation is a consequence of a door unlocking control. Window closing operation is 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 buttonË(*)

Electronic key

rotation

clockwise (*)

2 flashings

Deterrence

led off

Doors,

tailgate

and fuel

cap

locking

Brief press on

button

Electronic key

rotation

counter-clockwise

1 flashing

Turning on fixed

for 3 seconds,

followed by deter-

rence led

flashing

Window

opening

Prolonged

pressing

(over 2 seconds)

on button

Electronic key

rotation

for over 2 seconds clockwise

2 flashings

Deterrence led off

Window

closing

Prolonged

pressing

(over 2 seconds)

on button

Electronic key

rotation for over

2 seconds

counter-clockwise

1 flashing

Turning on fixed

for 3 seconds,

followed by

deterrence led

flashing

Safe lock

(for versions/

markets, where

provided)

Double pressing

(within 1 second)

on button

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

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 driver’s door led A-fig. 11: 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:

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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 provided);

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).

A0F0034m

fig. 11

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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 are shut.

This function can be cut out (for example if you leave animals on the car) by pressing button A-fig. 12 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. 11 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

, check for proper locking of doors, bonnet and boot, then turn the system on again by pressing button

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.

A0F0086m

fig. 12

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IGNITION DEVICE

The ignition device is located on the dashboard and it consists of the following:

❒

electronic key reading device A-fig. 13 (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.

A0F0219m

fig. 13

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.

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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 the engine off and brake and clutch pedal released, press button START/STOP or take the electronic key out of the ignition device.

Few seconds after the instrument panel will gradually turn off.

IMPORTANT If when removing the electronic key from the ignition device the instrument panel stays on, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

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 with- out 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 the electronic key into the ignition device completely until it locks into place.

IMPORTANT If when fitting the electronic key into the ignition device the instrument panel stays off, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

IMPORTANT If when fitting the electronic key into the ignition device, symbol

is displayed (on certain versions together with a message) 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.

A0F0028m

fig. 14

ENGINE STARTING

See paragraph “Engine starting” in section “Correct use of the car”.

START/STOP BUTTON fig. 14

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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It is absolutely forbidden

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.

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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 of the engine with car stopped. In this event a dedicated message will be displayed.

IMPORTANT Steering column lock failure is indicated by symbol + message on the display. In this event contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

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.

IMPORTANT If after turning the instrument panel on and/or starting the engine, the display shows the message “Car protection system not available”, repeat the operation using the moving the steering wheel to facilitate steering column unlocking. Displaying of the warning message will not impair steering column lock regular operation.

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FUEL GAUGE fig. 15

The pointer shows the amount of fuel left in the tank.

0 - tank empty. 1 - tank full (see the indications given

in paragraph “At the filling station"). The fuel gauge warning light turns on to

indicate that approx. 10 litres of fuel are left in the tank. When range falls below 50 km (or 31 mi) the display will show a dedicated warning message.

If warning light

starts flashing when travelling, contact Alfa Romeo

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A0F00177m

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INSTRUMENTS

REV. COUNTER

Rev counter shows engine rpm. The danger zone (red) indicates excessive high engine revs. Do not drive for long periods 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 red area) resulting in a gradual loss of engine power, in order to bring back rpm below 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.

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IMPORTANT Under certain conditions (heavy slopes, for instance), the reading on the gauge may differ from the actual amount of fuel in the tank and changes in level may be indicated late. This condition falls within the regular operating logics of the fuel gauge.

The turning on of the warning light

(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 temperature of the engine coolant may rise towards the maximum values (red sector) when the car is driven at low speeds, uphill, fully laden or during towing, especially if the ambient temperature is high.

A0F0178m

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 16

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.

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ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE (petrol versions except 1750 TURBO BENZINA) fig. 17

This shows the temperature of the engine oil and begins working when the oil temperature exceeds approx. 70

If the pointer reaches the red sector, reduce your demand on the engine.

A0F0179m

fig. 17

The turning on of the warning light

when travelling (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 temperature of the engine oil may rise towards the maximum values (red sector) when the car is driven at low speeds, uphill, fully laden or during towing, especially if the ambient temperature is high.

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TURBOCHARGER PRESSURE GAUGE (1750 TURBO BENZINA and diesel versions) fig. 18

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 instrument panel display, sound system display, climate control system display, radionavigation system display (for versions/markets, where provided), and instruments (i.e.: fuel level gauge, engine oil temperature gauge for petrol versions or turbocharger pressure gauge for diesel versions, and engine coolant temperature gauge).

TRIP METER RESET fig. 19

To reset the trip meter, keep button A pressed for a few seconds.

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, climate control system display, radionavigation system display (for versions/markets, where provided), and instruments (i.e.: fuel level gauge, engine oil temperature gauge for petrol versions or turbocharger pressure gauge for 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.

A0F0072m

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The date C in the middle of the display will stay on until another display info is activated (e.g. “Light dimmer”) or other information on car conditions.

With ignition key removed (when opening a door) the display will turn on and indicate for a few seconds time, km (or mi) covered and external temperature .

INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS (at event)

❒

Scheduled servicing;

❒

Trip computer;

❒

Instrument panel light dimmer;

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Engine oil level;

IMPORTANT When opening a door the display will show for a few seconds the time, the km covered and the external temperature.

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

The “Reconfigurable multifunction display” shows all the useful information necessary when driving, more particularly:

INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN

❒

Clock A-fig. 20;

❒

External temperature B;

❒

Date C;

❒

Partial km (or miles) covered D;

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Total km (or miles) covered E;

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Indications on car conditions F (e.g.: doors open, or possible ice on road,

etc. ...).

A0F0015m

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A0F0074m

fig. 21

“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. 21). The Setup menu can be activated by pressing briefly button MENU.

The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a “circular fashion”

fig. 22.

Selecting an option of the main menu without submenu:

❒

briefly press button MENU to select the main menu option to set;

❒

operate buttons + or – (by single press) to select the new setting;

❒

briefly press button MENU to store new setting and go back to the previously selected option of the main menu.

CONTROL BUTTONS

Short push on button: to confirm the required option and/or to go to next screen;

Long push on button: to go back to previous screen without saving the selected option.

+/– 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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Selecting “Date” and “Clock”:

❒

briefly press button MENU to select the first value to change (e.g. hours /minutes or year /month /day);

❒

operate buttons + or – (by single press) to select the new setting;

❒

briefly press button MENU to store new setting and go back to the previously selected option of the main menu, if this is the last one you will go back to the previously selected option of the main menu.

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/excessive 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 For proper oil level indication, after fitting the key, wait for about 2 seconds before starting the engine.

IMPORTANT Engine oil level could increase after a long stop.

Selecting an option of the main menu with submenu:

❒

briefly press button MENU to display the first submenu option;

❒

operate buttons + or – (by single press) to scroll all submenu options;

❒

briefly press button MENU to select the displayed submenu option and to enter the corresponding setup menu;

❒

operate buttons + or – (by single press) to select the new setting of this submenu option;

❒

briefly press button MENU to store the new setting and go back to the previously selected submenu option.

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Briefly press button MENU to access navigation from the standard screen. To surf the menu press buttons + or –. For safety reasons, when the car is running, it is possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting “Speed limit”). When the car is stationary access to the whole menu is enabled. On cars fitted with radionavigation system, only the following functions can be set: “Speed limit”, “Daylight sensor” (for versions/markets, where provided) e “S.B.R. buzzer reactivation”. The other functions are displayed and can be set/adjusted on the radionavigation system display.

fig. 22

BEEP VOL.

SERVICE

QUIT SETUP

LIGHT SENS.

RESET TRIP B

CLOCK

MODE 12/24

DATE

AUDIO RPT.

INDEP. BOOT

UNLOCK FDA

DOOR LOCK

UNITS

KEYS VOL.

LANGUAGE

SPEED LIMIT

A0F0218g

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Automatic headlight daylight sensor (Light Sens.)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

With this function it is possible to adjust the light sensor sensitivity according to 3 levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the previously set level will be displayed;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Reset Trip B

This function enables to select Trip B reset mode (Automatic or Manual).

For further information see paragraph “Trip computer”.

Speed limit (Speed limit)

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 special message (see section “Warning lights and messages”) to alert the driver.

To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: OFF will be displayed;

❒

press button +: ON will be displayed;

❒

briefly press button MENU then, use buttons +/– to set the required speed (during setting the value will flash).

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

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.

To abort the setting:

❒

briefly press button MENU: ON will be displayed;

❒

press button –: OFF will be displayed;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

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IMPORTANT Every press (pulse) on the button +/–increases/decreases by one unit. Keeping button +/– pressed obtains fast increase/decrease. When you are near the required setting complete adjustment with single presses.

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Setting the clock (Clock)

This function enables to set the clock. Proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: “hours” will be displayed;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU: “minutes” will be displayed;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

Clock mode (Mode 12/24)

This function is used to set the clock in the 12h or 24h mode.

To adjust proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show 12h or 24h (according to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

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Setting the date (Date)

This function enables to update the date (year - month - day).

Proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU : “year” will flash on the display;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU: “month” will flash on the display;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU: “day” will flash on the display;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Audio Info Repetition (Audio Rpt.) (where provided)

This function enables to display sound system information.

❒

Radio: selected radio station frequency or RDS message, automatic tuning activation or AutoSTore;

❒

audio CD, MP3 Cd: selected track number;

❒

CD Changer: CD number and track number;

To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) info displaying proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show ON or OFF (according to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

According to the audio source selected, below the time will be displayed the symbol of the current source.

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Driver’s door unlocking (Unlock Fda)

With this function it is possible to unlock only the driver’s door by pressing the electronic key button

With this function active (ON) it is however possible to unlock the other doors by pressing the door unlock button on central console.

To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) this function proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show ON or OFF (according to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Automatic central door locking (Door lock)

When activated (ON), this function locks automatically the doors when the car speed exceeds 20 km/h.

To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) this function proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show ON or OFF (ac- cording to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

When the function is on, the button round led is on

Independent boot unlocking (Indep. Boot)

Opening the boot with the remote control (press button

is always possible. The option “Independent boot” enables or disables the button set on the armrest. More particularly: with “Indep. Boot ON” the button is always off. With “Indep. Boot OFF” the button is always on and pressing it will unlock the boot if doors are unlocked.

To activate independent boot function (by deactivating the armrest button) (ON) or to deactivate it (OFF), proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show ON or OFF (ac- cording to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

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Consumption

If the distance unit set is km (see previous paragraph) the display will enable to set the fuel consumption unit in l/100 km, km/l or mpg.

If the distance unit set is “mi” (see previous paragraph) fuel consumption will be displayed in “mpg”.

In this case the option “Cons.Unit” of the “Setup Menu” can be selected but it is locked on “mpg”.

To set the required unit proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show “km/l” or “l/100 km” (according to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Temperature

This function enables to set the temperature unit (°C or °F).

To set the required unit proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show °C or °F (according to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Units

With this function it is possible to set the units for distance covered (km or mi), fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or mpg) and temperature (°C or °F).

Distance

To set the required unit proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show “km” or “mi” (according to previous setting);

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

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Selecting the language (Language)

Display messages can be shown in the following languages: Italian, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch and Brazilian.

To set the required language proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU : the display will show the previously set “language”;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Adjusting the button volume (Keys Vol.)

With this function the volume of the roger-beep accompanying the activation of certain buttons can be adjusted according to 8 levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show the previously set volume “level”;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

Adjusting the failure/warning buzzer volume (Beep Vol.)

With this function the volume of the buzzer accompanying any failure/warning indication can be adjusted according to 8 levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: the display will show the previously set volume “level”;

❒

press button + or –for setting as required;

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

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Reactivating the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) buzzer (Beep Seatb.)

This function is displayed only after the system has been deactivated by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

Exit Menu (Quit setup)

Selecting this option will bring back to standard screen.

ILLUMINATION OF REV COUNTER/INSTRUMENTS (NIGHT PANEL)

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 at poor outside light setting), by pressing for long button –. When this function is on, the display will show a warning message.

Once on, the NIGHT PANEL 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 function is off the display will show a warning message.

Messages stay on the display for a few seconds, then they will go off. To stop displaying before time, briefly press button MENU.

Scheduled Servicing (Service)

Through this function it is possible to display information connected to proper car servicing.

Proceed as follows:

❒

briefly press button MENU: service in km or mi, according to previous setting, will be displayed (see paragraph “Units”);

❒

briefly press button MENU to go back to the menu screen or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen.

IMPORTANT The Service schedule includes 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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Reset TRIP B

End of partial mission

Start of new partial mission

End of partial mission

Start of new

partial mission

Reset TRIP B

End of partial mission

Start of new

partial mission

Reset GENERAL TRIP

End of complete mission

Start of new mission

Reset GENERAL TRIP

End of complete mission

Start of new mission

End of partial mission

Start of new

partial mission

Reset TRIP B

TRIP B

GENERAL TRIP

fig. 23

TRIP COMPUTER

General features

The “Trip computer” displays information (with electronic key fitted into ignition device) relating to the operating status of the car. This function comprises the “General trip” concerning the “complete mission” of the car (journey) and “Trip B” concerning the partial mission of the car; this latter function (as shown in fig. 23) is “contained” within the complete mission.

Both functions are resettable (reset - start of new mission).

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Values displayed

Average consumption

Represents the indicative average of consumptions from the beginning of the new mission.

Current consumption

This value shows instant fuel consumption (this value is updated second by second). If parking the car with engine on, the display will show “- - - -”.

Average speed

This value shows the car average speed as a function of the overall time elapsed since the start of the new mission.

Travel time

This value shows the time elapsed since the start of the new mission (driving time).

Range

This value shows the distance in km (or mi) that the car can still cover before needing fuel, assuming that driving conditions are kept unvaried.

The display will show “- - - -“ in the following cases:

❒

value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi);

❒

car left parked with engine running for long.

IMPORTANT The variation of the autonomy value can be influenced by different factors: driving style (see what is described in paragraph “Driving style” in the chapter “Correct use of the car”), type of route (highways, urban, mountain, etc…), use conditions of the car (load transported, tire pressure, etc…). What was described previously must be taken in consideration when planning a trip.

Travel Distance

This value shows the distance covered from the start of the new mission.

Each time the battery is connected and each time a new mission is started (reset), the display will show “0.0”.

The “General Trip” displays the figures relating to:

❒

Average consumption

❒

Current consumption

❒

Average speed

❒

Travel time

❒

Range

❒

Travel Distance

“Trip B” displays information concerning :

❒

Travel Distance B

❒

Average consumption B

❒

Average speed B

❒

Travel time B.

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TRIP BUTTON

Button TRIP fig. 24, set on the right steering column stalk shall be used (with electronic key into ignition device) to enter the “General Trip” and “Trip B” function. To scroll the values of each option use buttons set aside the stalk.

Button TRIPshall also be used to reset the “General Trip” and “Trip B” functions to start a new mission:

❒

short push: to display the different values;

❒

long push: to reset and then start a new mission.

To scroll the Trip Computer options, briefly press buttons

and..

New mission (reset)

Reset can be:

❒

“manual”, reset is performed by the driver by pressing button TRIP;

❒

“automatic”, reset is performed when the trip distance reaches

9999.9 km (or mi), when travel time reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes) or after disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery.

A0F0076m

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IMPORTANT “General Trip” reset will also reset the “Trip B” function, whereas “Trip B” reset will only reset the information associated with this function.

Every Trip computer screen displays two options of the active Trip (Trip A or Trip B); one option is displayed at the top of the screen, the other one at the bottom (see fig. 25).

In the same screen it is not possible to have displayed at the same time the same option at the top and at the bottom of the screen.

Briefly press button TRIP to select the two Trip computer modes; use button

to scroll the options at the top of the

display, use button

to scroll the op-

tions at the bottom of the display. Press briefly button TRIP to go from

Trip A to Trip B.

Start of journey procedure (reset)

Trip A and Trip B reset are independent.

Reset General Trip

With electronic key into ignition device, to reset the “General Trip” press and keep pressed button TRIP for over 2 seconds.

IMPORTANT Reset can be automatic only in the following cases:

❒

when the “Travel Distance” reaches 9999.9 km or the “Travel Time” reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes);

❒

after disconnecting/reconnecting the battery.

At General Trip reset a warning message will be displayed.

A0F0052m

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withstand wear deriving from common use of the car. You are however recommended to avoid strong and/or continuous scratching with clothing accessories such as metallic buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings and the like, since these items cause circumscribed stress of the cover fabric that could lead to yarn breaking, and damage the cover as a consequence.

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Height adjustment (where provided)

Move repeatedly lever B upwards or downwards to achieve the required height.

IMPORTANT Adjustment must be carried out only seated at the driver’s seat.

Back rest angle adjustment

Operate button C until obtaining the required position.

SEATS

MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS fig. 26

Only make adjustments when the car is sta-

tionary.

WARNIN G

A0F0020m

fig. 26

Once you have re-

leased the lever, check that the seat is firmly locked in the runners by trying to move it back and forth. Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the seat moving suddenly and the driver losing control of the car.

WARNIN G

Moving the seat backwards or forwards

Lift the lever A (on the inner side of the seat) and push the seat forwards or backwards: in the driving position the arms should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.

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Lumbar adjustment

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Turn the knob D until obtaining the required position.

Back rest angle adjustment

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Use lever E. Pulling the lever upwards the seat will bend back by one position. Pushing the lever downwards the seat will bend forward.

Tilting the back rest

To get to the rear seats, pull handle F: the back rest will tilt and the seat can slide forward.

Bringing back the back rest the seat will return automatically to its original position (mechanical memory).

After bringing the back rest to its original position check tat it firmly locked. Check also that the seat is firmly locked in the runners by trying to move it back and forth.

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ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS fig. 27

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Seat controls are the following:

Multifunction control A:

❒

front seat height adjustment;

❒

rear seat height adjustment;

❒

vertical seat movement;

❒

longitudinal seat movement;

B: Back rest angle adjustment; C: Driver’s seat positions store buttons; D: Lumbar adjustment; E: Back rest tipping.

IMPORTANT Seat can only be ad-

justed when the electronic key is fitted into the ignition device and for about 1 minute from removing it or after pressing button START/STOP. After open- ing the door the seat can be adjusted for about 3 minutes or until closing the door.

Only make adjustments when the car is station-

ary.

WARNIN G

A0F0254m

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Seat warming

(for versions/markets, where provided)

With electronic key fitted into ignition device, turn ring nut A-fig. 28 to turn this function on/off.

Seat warming can be adjusted to 3 different levels (0 = seat warming off).

A0F0024m

fig. 28

Easy Entry

This function, operating regardless of the ignition key position into the ignition device, facilitates access to rear seats.

To access the rear seats, pull handle E- fig. 27 and move the seat back forwards: the seat will slide forward automatically.

Bringing the seat back to its normal position will return the seat to its original position.

If when returning to the original position it finds an obstacle (e.g.: rear passenger’s knees), the seat will stop, it will then move forward and then it will lock.

Storing driver’s seat/door mirror positions

Buttons Callows to store and recall three different driver’s seat and door mirror positions. Storing and recalling are only possible with electronic key fitted into ignition device.

Stored position can only be recalled for about 3 minutes after opening the doors and for about 1 minute after removing the electronic key from the ignition device.

To store the required seat position, adjust it as required then press the button corresponding to position to store for a few seconds.

To recall the stored position, press briefly the corresponding button.

Storing a new position will automatically clear the one stored previously using the same button.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS

FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS

Front head restraints are built into the seats.

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

Rear seats are fitted with two head restraints.

If required, head restraints can be removed as follows:

❒

pull up lever A-fig. 29 and tilt the rear seat backrest forward (a “red band” B will appear);

❒

raise head restraints to max. height;

❒

press buttons C-fig. 30 (set aside the two head restraint supports) then remove the head restraints by pulling them upwards.

A0F0137m

fig. 30

A0F0085m

fig. 29

A0F0199m

fig. 28/a

FRONT SEATS SPORTS fig. 28/a

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Certain versions are fitted with electrically adjustable front seats with sports configuration.

To adjust these seats see the indications contained in previous paragraphs.

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STEERING WHEEL

The steering wheel can be adjusted both axially and in height.

Release the lever A-fig. 31 pushing it downwards, then adjust the steering wheel as required. To lock the steering wheel, push lever A upwards.

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

A0F0136m

fig. 31

Any adjustment of the

steering wheel position must be carried out only with the car stationary and the engine turned off.

WARNIN G

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Powered mirror folding

(for versions/markets, where provided)

When required (for example when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces) it is possible to fold the mirrors by pressing button C-fig. 34.

To bring the mirrors back to driving position press again button C-fig. 34.

When doors are locked, door mirrors will fold; mirrors will be brought automatically to driving position when refitting the ignition key.

To adjust the mirror move the switch B in the four directions shown by the arrows.

IMPORTANT After adjusting the mirror, turn selector A to 0 to prevent accidental movements.

Manual mirror folding

When required (for example when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror moving it from position A-fig. 35 to position B.

A0F0135m

fig. 32

REARVIEW MIRRORS

DRIVING MIRROR

The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes it to be released in the event of a violent crash.

Using lever A-fig. 32 the mirror can be adjusted to two different positions: normal or antiglare.

DOOR MIRRORS

Door mirror can only be adjusted and folded when the electronic key is fitted into the ignition device.

Adjusting the mirror

Use device A-fig. 34 to select the required mirror:

❒

turn selector A to 1: to select the left mirror;

❒

turn selector A to 2: to select the right mirror.

A0F0036m

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This function can be activated/deactivated by keeping the folding button pressed for over 2 seconds. A buzzer will sound when activation/deactivation is set.

A0F0081m

fig. 35

As the driver’s door mirror is curved, it may slightly alter the per-

ception of distance.

When driving the mirrors shall always be in

open position.

WARNIN G

Storing the “parking” position of the door mirror on the passenger side

On versions equipped with powered seats, to improve visibility during parking manoeuvres when engaging the reverse gear, the driver can adjust/move (and store) the passenger door mirror to a position different from that used during normal running.

To store the required mirror position proceed as follows:

❒

engage reverse with car stopped and ignition key fitted into ignition device;

❒

turn selector A-fig. 34 to 2 (to select the passenger door mirror);

❒

adjust the passenger door mirror as required to obtain best position for parking manoeuvres;

❒

keep one of the buttons C-fig. 27 pressed for 3 seconds at least (see paragraph “Seats” in this section).

Together with the passenger door mirror “parking” position, also the driver seat and door mirror positions will be stored. The sound of a buzzer confirms that the mirror position has been stored.

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Recallig the passenger door mirror “parking”

Proceed as follows: fit the electronic key into the ignition device; engage reverse; turn selector A-fig. 34 to 2 (to select the passenger door mirror).

The mirror will set automatically to the previously stored position.

If no parking position has been stored, when engaging reverse the passenger door mirror will slightly lower to aid the driver during parking.

The mirror will automatically return to its original position 10 seconds after disengaging reverse, when the car speed exceeds 10 km/h in forward gear or when turning selector A-fig. 34 to 0.

Automatic door mirror realignment

Each time the ignition key is fitted into the ignition device, door mirrors return automatically to the last position reached and/or recalled at last key removal.

This enables mirror alignment if when leaving the car parked one of the door mirrors has been moved manually and/or accidentally.

Defrosting/demisting

The electric mirrors are fitted with heating coils which come into operation when turning on the heated rear window (by pressing button

(

IMPORTANT This function is timed and is deactivated after a few minutes.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

1 Upper vent - 2 Adjustable and swivel central vents - 3 Adjustable and swivel side vents - 4 Lower vents for rear seats - 5 Lower vents for front seats - 6 Windscreen and front windows demisting/defrosting vents.

A0F0220m

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CENTRAL AND SIDE VENTS fig. 37-38

These vents are located on the dashboard. Each vent A features a wheel B to adjust air flow and a device C to direct it horizontally or vertically.

O = Completely closed I = Completely open

A0F0014m

fig. 37

A0F0057m

fig. 39

UPPER VENT fig. 39

The vent has an opening/closing control.

O = Completely closed I = Completely open

WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING VENTS

These vents are located at the ends Afig. 40 and on the front part B of the

dashboard.

A0F0012m

fig. 38

A0F0067m

fig. 40

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AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION

: air flow to driver’s/passenger’s

body;

: air flow to driver’s/passenger’s body and lower part of the passenger compartment;

: air flow towards the front and rear lower part of the passenger compartment;

: air flow towards the lower part of the passenger compartment and windscreen;

: air flow towards the windscreen

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

CONTROLS fig. 41

A - Air temperature knob (mixing warm and cold air);

B - Air distribution knob;

C - Fan speed knob;

D - Heated rear window and door mir-

ror defrosting on/off button;

E - Windscreen, front side windows and door mirror max. demisting/defrosting on/off button;

F - Air recirculation on/off button;

G - Compressor on/off button.

fig. 41

A0F0011m

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QUICK WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)

To turn this function on press button

: the button leds

,√and

(

will turn on. To turn this function off press again button

the button led will turn off. After demisting/defrosting, turn this function off to keep perfect comfort conditions.

Window demisting

Climate control system

√

is very useful to speed up window demisting and it is therefore to be turned on in the event of considerable moisture. In any case it is recommended to perform the following preventive demisting procedure:

❒

turn air recirculation off (if on);

❒

turn knob C to second speed;

❒

turn knob B toQ.

HEATED REAR WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

To turn this function on press button

(

the button led will turn on. To turn this function off press again button .

On certain versions, turning this function on will also activate windscreen defrosting in the windscreen wiper area.

This function is timed and switches off automatically after few minutes, or by pressing again the button or by turning the engine off. It will not be switched on automatically when restarting the engine.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the heated rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage that might cause it to stop working properly.

WARMING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn knob A to the required temperature;

❒

turn knob C to the required speed;

❒

turn knob B to the required distribution:

: to warm the feet of front and rear

passengers;

: to warm the feet and keep the face

cool (bilevel function);

: to warm the feet and at the same

time demist the windscreen;

❒

turn air recirculation off (if on).

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CLIMATE CONTROL (fast cooling)

IMPORTANT The compressor

√

can be enabled only if the ventilation is enabled.

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn knob A completely leftwards;

❒

turn knob C to top speed;

❒

turn knob B toO;

❒

press buttons

√

and

(buttons

leds on).

How to keep the required cooling

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn air recirculation off (if on).

❒

turn knob A to the required temperature;

❒

turn the knurled ring C to the required fan speed.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

During the winter, the climate control system

√

must be turned on at least

once a month for about ten minutes. Before summer, have the system

checked at Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

RECIRCULATION

To turn this function on press button

: the button led will turn on.

This function is particularly useful when the outside air is heavily polluted (in a traffic jam, tunnel, etc.) However, it is better not to use it for long periods, especially if there are several people in the car to prevent window misting up.

Do not use the air recirculation function on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the possibility of the windows misting inside.

IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it possible to reach the required (“heating” or “cooling”) conditions faster.

After connecting/disconnecting the battery,

wait for 3 minutes at least before fitting the electronic key into the ignition device in order to allow the climate control system control unit to reset the positions of the electric actuators that adjust air temperature and distribution.

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To guarantee perfect and regular sensor op-

eration do not apply stickers in the “monitoring” area between sensor and windscreen. Keep windscreen and sensor clean and avoid to accumulate dust or other substances.

AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(for versions/markets, where provided)

DESCRIPTION

The car is fitted with a two-zone climate control system which makes it possible to separately adjust the air temperature in the two passenger’s compartment areas to reach the required comfort.

To obtain top control of both zones, the system is fitted with outside temperature sensor, passenger’s compartment temperature sensor and bilateral sun radiation sensor.

The climate control system automatically controls and adjusts the following parameters and functions:

❒

air temperature at driver/passengers vents;

❒

fan speed;

❒

air distribution at driver/passenger vents;

❒

compressor activation;

❒

air recirculation.

The following parameters and functions can be set or changed manually:

❒

required temperature;

❒

fan speed;

❒

air distribution on seven levels;

❒

compressor on/off;

❒

window demisting/defrosting;

❒

air recirculation.

The system is fitted with AQS (Air Quality System) sensor (where provided), that turns on air recirculation automatically when it detects the presence of outside polluted air (for example in queues and tunnels).

Where provided, the system is integrated with an anti-misting sensor A-fig. 42 set behind the driving mirror, capable of “monitoring” a preset internal area of the windscreen and of intervening automatically to prevent or to reduce window misting up, through a proper strategy. This sensor can be deactivated through any manual system control when the strategy is operating. The sensor is enabled at each start-up and in any case when the user presses one of the AUTO buttons.

A0F0091m

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I - OFF button to disable climate control; L - air recirculation on/off button; M - climate control compressor on/off button; N - passenger’s compartment temperature sensor

Controls fig. 43 A - air distribution buttons (on driver and

passenger side); B - knob for adjusting temperature on

the left side;

C - automatic operation button (AUTO); D - climate control data display; E - knob for adjusting temperature on

the right side; F - rear window/door mirrors heating

on/off button; G - MAX-DEF function button (fast de-

frosting/demisting function for windscreen, heated rear window and door mirrors);

H - buttons for adjusting the fan speed;

fig. 43

A0F0155m

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AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOBS

Turning the knob knurled rings (B/E), clockwise or counter-clockwise, respectively highers or lowers the temperature of the air required respectively in the left zone (knob B) or right zone (knob E) of the passenger compartment. The temperatures set are shown on the display D.

Turning the knob knurled rings fully clockwise or counter-clockwise until they reach the extreme selections HI orLO, the maximum heating or cooling functions are respectively engaged.

HI function (HIGH) (maximum heating power)

It is switched on by setting a temperature of more than 32°C on the display, and can be switched on independently from the driver’s or passenger’s side, or both of them; this setting brings the system to the “one-zone” mode and it is shown by both displays.

This functions can be switched on when you wish to heat the passenger compartment as quickly as possible, by taking the greatest advantage from the system potential.

The function uses the maximum temperature of the heating fluid, whereas air distribution and fan speed are controlled automatically by the system.

SWITCHING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ON

The system can be turned on by pressing any button (except

(,v

and OFF); it is however advisable to set the required temperatures on the display and then to press the AUTO button.

The climate control system allows to personalise required temperatures (driver and passenger).

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LO function (LOW) (highest cooling power)

It is switched on by setting a temperature lower than 16°C on the display; this setting is shown on the display. This function can be switched on when you wish to cool the passenger compartment as quickly as possible, by taking the greatest advantage from the system potential.

The function cuts off air heating, switches on both internal air recirculation (to prevent hot air from entering the compartment) and the climate control compressor, brings air distribution to

¯/˙

and the fan speed is controlled automatically by the system.

With the function switched on, however, all the manual settings can be made. To switch the function off, you only need to turn the ring of knob B/E of the temperature set to a value greater than 16°C; the opposite display will show 16°C.

Pressing button AUTO, the display will show a temperature of 16°C and returns to an operating condition with automatic temperature adjustment.

This function should not be activated when the engine is cold, to prevent air not warm enough from entering the passenger compartment.

With the function switched on, however, all the manual settings can be made. To switch the function off, you only need to turn the ring of knob (B or E) of the temperature set to a value lower than 32°C; the opposite display will show 32°C.

Pressing button AUTO, the display will show a temperature of 32°C and returns to an operating condition with automatic temperature adjustment.

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FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT

Press buttons +/– to increase or to decrease the fan speed.

The fan speed is shown by the lit bars on the display:

❒

min fan speed = one bar lit;

❒

max fan speed = 6 bars lit;

At starting, if climate control system is operating in automatic mode, the fan speed is kept at minimum until the engine has started.

With compressor on and engine running, the fan speed cannot fall below the min. speed.

The fan can be cut off (all bars off) only if the climate control compressor has been switched off by pressing button

√

To restore automatic fan speed control after a manual adjustment, press buttons AUTO.

Will also go off if the system (specially when compressor is turned off manually) cannot reach or cannot keep the required temperature.

It is inadvisable to use

air recirculation on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the possibility of windows misting up inside.

WARNIN G

AUTOMATIC OPERATION (AUTO BUTTON)

Pressing button AUTO (front and rear controls) the displays will show AUTO and the system will automatically adjust:

❒

fan speed;

❒

air distribution in passenger compartment;

❒

air recirculation;

❒

compressor;

and it will cancel all the previous manual adjustments.

Wording AUTO will disappear from the display of the involved area (driver or front passenger side) when performing whatever operation (excluding temperature change.

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The MAX-DEF function activates the following operations:

❒

rear panel turning off (for versions/markets, where provided);

❒

air flow increase;

❒

air distribution at DEF;

❒

outside air intake;

❒

compressor activation;

❒

AQS function deactivation (where provided)

❒

rear window heating activation.

When the MAX-DEF function is on, the only manual operations possible are manual adjustment of the fan speed and switching heated rear window off.

IMPORTANT If the engine is not warm enough, the function will not engage the predefined fan speed immediately, to limit the flow to the passenger compartment of air that is not warm enough to demist the windows.

Pressing again one of the following buttons:

,√, AUTO or

the system switches off the MAX-DEF function, resuming the system operating conditions prior to turning it on, in addition to activating the last function required, if any.

IMPORTANT Do not activate the MAX-DEF function with the engine off to prevent running down the battery.

QUICK FRONT WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function)

Pressing button

the climate control automatically activates timed operation of all the functions required to quicken demisting/defrosting of the windscreen and front side windows and, on certain versions, windscreen demisting in the windscreen wiper area.

The MAX-DEF can be turned on also with engine off. When this function is on the circular led around the button will turn on.

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CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ON/OFF

Press button

√

to turn the compressor on: when climate control compressor is on the circular led around the button will turn on. Compressor will stay on also after turning the engine off.

To turn the compressor off press again button

√

With compressor off, the system will check whether outside temperature is higher or lower/same as the set one:

❒

if outside temperature is lower than the set one, the system will operate regularly also with compressor off;

❒

if outside temperature is higher than the set one, the system will not be able to keep the required condition, the set temperature values will then start to flash on the display.

HEATED REAR WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

Press button

(

to activate the demisting/defrosting function: when this function is on, the circular led around the button will turn on.

On certain versions, turning this function on will also activate windscreen defrosting in the windscreen wiper area.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on the inside of the rear window over the heating filaments to avoid damage that might cause it to stop working properly.

Temperature detection (compressor off and outside temperature higher than set temperature) is activated each time the electronic key is fitted into the ignition device.

Operation of the cli-

mate control compressor is necessary for cooling and dehumidifying the air; it is advisable to keep this function always on, to prevent window misting problems.

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AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION

Pressing buttons

A/S/D

you can manually choose one of the 7 possible modes for air distribution inside the compartment:

Flow of air to the dashboard centre and side outlets (passenger’s body).

Splitting of the air flow between the vents to the lower part of the passenger compartment (warmest air) and the dashboard centre and side outlets (coolest air).

Air flow towards the lower part of the passenger compartment. This type of distribution allows heating of the passenger compartment in the shortest time.

ASSplitting of the air flow between

windscreen and front side window demisting/defrosting vents and the lower part of the passenger compartment. This type of air distribution allows satisfactory heating of the passenger compartment while preventing possible misting of the windows.

Air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to demist or defrost them.

ADSplitting of the air flow between the

central/side dashboard vents and windscreen and side window defrosting/demisting vents. This type of air distribution allows satisfactory ventilation of the passenger compartment while preventing possible misting of the windows.

Splitting of the air flow between

all vents.

To restore automatic air distribution control after a manual selection, press button AUTO.

AIR RECIRCULATION AND AQS FUNCTION (AIR QUALITY SYSTEM) ON/OFF (where provided)

Inside air recirculation is controlled according to the following operating logics:

❒

automatic control, indicated by button led “A”;

❒

forced switching on (inside air recirculation always on), indicated by the turning on of the circular led around the button;

❒

forced switching off (air recirculation always off with air inlet from the outside), indicated by the turning off of the circular led around the button.

With A.Q.S. (Air Quality System - where provided), the operating logic is sequential when pressing button

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IMPORTANT The inside air recirculation system makes it possible to reach the required heating or cooling conditions faster. It is however inadvisable to use it on rainy/cold days as it would considerably increase the possibility of the windows misting inside, especially if the climate control compressor is off. It is advisable to turn on the inside air recirculation system in queues or tunnels to avoid admitting polluted air from outside. The prolonged use of this function should however be avoided, especially with several persons on board, to avoid the possibility of the windows misting inside and to ensure air change.

In certain weather conditions (e.g. outside

temperature around 0°C) and with automatic air recirculation control on, mist may form on the windows. In this case press button

to switch off recirculation and if necessary press button + to increase the flow of air to the windscreen.

With the outside temperature below -1°C the

climate control compressor is unable to work. It is therefore inadvisable to use the inside air recirculation function with low outside temperature as windows may mist over quickly.

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ACTIVATED CARBON POLLEN FILTER

The car is fitted with activated carbon pollen filter. The filter has the specific capability of admitting to the passenger compartment purified air, free from particles such as dust, pollen, etc. The filtering action takes place under all air inlet conditions and it is clearly most effective with the windows shut.

Have the conditions of the filter checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services at least once a year, preferably at the onset of summer. If the car is used mainly in polluted or dusty areas it should be checked and if necessary replaced at shorter intervals than specified in the Service Schedule (see section “Car Maintenance”).

AQS function (Air Quality System) (where provided)

The AQS function turns on automatically air recirculation when it detects the presence of polluted air (e.g. in queues and tunnels).

IMPORTANT With AQS function on, after a preset time with recirculation on, the compressor will enable outside air inlet (for about 1 minute) to change air inside the passenger compartment, regardless of outside air pollution level.

IMPORTANT The AQS function is disabled when the outside temperature is cold to prevent window misting up. To reactivate this function, press button v. Led “A” on button v will turn on to indicate that the function is on.

Failure to replace the filter may considerably re-

duce the effectiveness of the climate control system up to blocking the air flow from the outlets and vents.

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SWITCHING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM OFF

Press OFF button. The circular led around the button turns on, signalling the OFF state.

With climate control system off:

❒

the system stores performed operations;

❒

the display is off;

❒

air recirculation is active (button led on);

❒

compressor is active;

❒

ventilation is off.

To turn the climate control system on again press button AUTO or any other button (excluding

(

and

). Turning the climate control system on again, air recirculation will be again controlled automatically.

ADDITIONAL HEATER (diesel versions only)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The car is fitted with an additional heater that supports the engine during cold or winter weather to quickly reach a comfortable temperature in the passenger compartment.

The additional heater works with the engine running when the outside temperature is below 20°C and the engine has not yet reached normal operating temperature.

After connecting/disconnecting the battery,

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

LEFT-HAND STALK

fig. 44

The left-hand stalk control almost all external lights.

The external lights can only be switched on with electronic key fitted into ignition device.

Lights switched off Knurled ring at O.

Sidelights Turn the knurled ring Ato

. The warn-

ing light

on the instrument panel

will turn on.

Dipped beam headlamps Turn the knurled ring Ato

. The warn-

ing light

on the instrument panel will

turn on.

Main beam headlamps When the knurled ring A is at

pull

the stalk towards the steering wheel (2

unstable position). The warning light

on the instrument panel will turn on.

To turn the main beams off, pull again the stalk towards the steering wheel (2

unstable position).

Flashing the headlights

Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (1

unstable position) regardless of the

position of the knurled ring A. The warning light

on the instrument panel

will turn on.

Direction indicators

Push the stalk to (stable) position:

❒

up: to turn the right-hand direction indicator on;

❒

down: to turn the left-hand direction indicator on.

Warning light

Îor¥

will come on flashing on the instrument cluster at the same time.

Indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel is straightened.

If you want to show that you are about to change lane, move the left-hand stalk to unstable position. The required direction indicator will flash 3 times and then it will turn off automatically.

A0F0064m

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“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE

This function allows the illumination of the space in front of the car for a preset period of time.

Activation

Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned off.

At each single movement of the stalk, the staying on of the lights is extended by 30 seconds up to a maximum of 3.5 minutes; then the lights are switched off automatically.

Each time the stalk is operated, the

warning light turns on together with the message on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

Deactivation

Keep the stalk pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.

AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS SENSOR (daylight sensor)

(for versions/markets, where provided)

It detects the changes of the external light intensity of the car according to the light sensitivity set: the greater the sensitivity is, the smaller the amount of external light necessary to control the switching-on of the external headlights will be.

The daylight sensor sensitivity can be adjusted through the “Setup Menu” of the display (see “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this section).

Activation Turn the knurled ring A-fig. 44to

in this way, the automatic activation of the side/taillights and dipped beam headlights is simultaneously enabled according to outside brightness.

With lights switched on automatically and in the presence of a switching off control by the sensor, the main beams will be switched off first and a few seconds after also the sidelights.

Deactivation

As a result of the sensor control, the dipped beam headlights will switch off and, after a few seconds, sidelights will switch off too. The sensor is not able to detect the fog presence, lights shall therefore be switched on manually.

Failure warnings

Headlight sensor failure is shown by a dedicated message on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

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Parking lights

These lights can be turned on, with instrument panel off, by pressing button C. When pressing the button a warning buzzer will sound and the instrument panel warning light

will turn on .

Press the button again to turn the lights off.

With parking lights on, move the external lights left-hand stalk upwards or downwards to select on which side (right or left) the lights must stay on. In this event warning light

will turn

off. Moving the left-hand stalk to middle po-

sition will turn on the four parking lights and the number plate light.

DASHBOARD BUTTONS fig. 45

Front fog lights

To turn front fog lights on, press button A; to activate these lights it is necessary to have the side/taillights switched on. The instrument panel warning light

will turn on. Press the button again or turn side/taillights off to turn the lights off.

Rear fog lights

To turn rear fog lights on, press button B. The instrument panel warning light

will turn on. To turn the lights off, press the button again or turn dipped beams or front fog lights off or turn the engine off.

A0F0061m

fig. 45

Hazard lights

These lights are turned on by pressing button A-fig. 46.

When these lights are on, the switch flashes and warning lights

and¥on the instrument panel will turn on at the same time.

Press switch A again to turn the lights off.

Use of the hazard

warning lights is ruled by the Highway Code of the country in which the car is used. Observe regulations.

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A0F0100m

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WINDOW WASHING

RIGHT-HAND STALK

Right-hand stalk fig. 47 controls windscreen washer/wiper and rear window washer/wiper operation.

With external lights on, activating the windscreen washer will also activate the headlight washer, if provided.

Windscreen washer/wiper

The stalk can be moved to five different positions:

0: windscreen wiper off; 1: intermittent.

With the stalk in position 1, turning the knurled ring A four possible intermittent speeds are obtained:

■ = slow intermittent

■

= intermittent medium

■

= intermittent medium-fast

■

= fast intermittent

2: continuous slow 3: continuous fast 4: fast temporary (unstable position)

Operation in position 4 is limited to the time the stalk is held in this position. When the stalk is released, it returns to position 0 automatically stopping the wiper.

A0F0066m

fig. 47

Never use the window wiper to remove ice or

snow from the windscreen. In these conditions, the wiper is submitted to excessive effort that results in motor protection cutting in and wiper operation inhibition for few seconds as a consequence. If operation is not restored contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

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The rain sensor is activated automatically moving the right-hand stalk to position 1-fig. 47 and it has a range of adjustment that gradually varies between wiper stationary (no wiping) when the windscreen is dry, to wiper at second speed (continuous, medium) with heavy rain.

Turning the knurled ring A-fig. 47 it is possible to increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor, obtaining a quicker change from stationary (no wiping) when the windscreen is dry, to first continuous speed (continuous, slow). This action is confirmed by one wiping stroke.

Operating the windscreen washer with the rain sensor activated (stalk at position 1-fig. 47) the normal washing cycle is performed at the end of which the rain sensor resumes its normal automatic function.

“Smart washing” function

Pulling the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) operates the windscreen washer.

Keeping the stalk pulled with just one movement it is possible to operate the washer jet and the wiper at the same time; the wiper actually comes into operation automatically when the stalk is pulled for more than half a second.

The wiper stops working 3 strokes after releasing the stalk; a further stroke after about 6 seconds will complete the wiping operation.

RAIN SENSOR

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The rain sensor A-fig. 48, located behind the driving mirror, is an electronic device combined with the windscreen wiper which has the purpose of automatically adjusting the number of wipes during intermittent operation, to intensity of the rain. All the other functions controlled by the right-hand stalk remain unchanged.

A0F0227m

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Rain sensor shall be de-

activated when washing

the car at automatic car-

wash.

Make sure the rain sen-

sor is deactivated if

there is ice on the wind-

screen.

Removing the electronic key from the ignition device, the rain sensor is deactivated and the next time the engine is started it will not be reactivated even if the stalk has remained in position 1- fig. 47. In this case to activate the rain sensor, simply move the stalk to 0or 2 and then back to 1.

When the rain sensor is reactivated in this way, the wiper performs one stroke, even if the windscreen is dry, to indicate that reactivation has occurred.

IMPORTANT In the event of rain sensor failure, windscreen wiper operation with right-hand stalk at 1-fig. 47 is intermittent. If failure takes place during automatic operation, the system will keep the last wiper operating condition. Moving the stalk to other positions, operation is however guaranteed.

The rain sensor is able to recognize and automatically adjust itself in the presence of the following particular conditions:

❒

impurities on the controlled surface (salt, dirt, etc.);

❒

difference between day and night.

Failure warnings

Sensor failure is indicated by a dedicated message on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

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HEADLIGHT WASHERS fig. 49

(for versions/markets, where provided)

Headlight washers are visible and are fitted with a nozzle for each external light function. They come into operation automatically when operating the windscreen washer with external lights turned on.

IMPORTANT Check at regular intervals correct operation and cleanness of nozzles.

Make sure the device is off when cleaning the

windscreen.

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A0F0046m

fig. 49

Streaks of water could cause non-required blade movements.

Rear window washer/wiper

Pulling the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) operates the rear window washer and wiper. Release the stalk to stop operation.

Turning the knurled ring B-fig. 47from ON/OFF to

obtains rear window

wiper intermittent operation.

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CRUISE CONTROL

(for versions/markets, where provided)

GENERAL

The speed regulator (CRUISE CONTROL), with electronic control, makes

it possible to drive the car at the required speed, without pressing the accelerator pedal. This reduces driving fatigue during long journeys (specially on highways) because the speed memorised is automatically maintained.

IMPORTANT The device can only be engaged at speeds between 40 and 190 km/h.

A0F0095m

fig. 50

DEVICE ENGAGEMENT

Turn knurled ring A-fig. 50 toÜ. The device cannot be engaged in first

speed or reverse. It is recommended to engage it in 4th or higher speeds. Travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car speed may increase more than the memorised one.

When the device is activated the instrument panel warning light

turns on (on certain versions together with a message on the display) (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

TO MEMORISE SPEED

Proceed as follows:

❒

turn the knurled ring A-fig. 50 to

and press the accelerator ped-

al to the required speed;

❒

push the stalk upwards (+) or downwards (–), then release it: car speed is memorised and it is therefore possible to release the accelerator pedal.

In the case of need (when overtaking for instance) acceleration is possible simply pressing the accelerator pedal: releasing the accelerator pedal, the car will return to the speed memorised previously.

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TO INCREASE THE MEMORISED SPEED

The speed memorised can be increased in two ways:

❒

pressing the accelerator and then memorising the new speed reached;

❒

moving the stalk upwards (+).

Each operation of the stalk will correspond to a slight increase in speed (about 1.5 km/h), while keeping the stalk upwards will correspond to a continuous speed increase.

TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED

The speed memorised can be increased in two ways:

❒

disengaging the device and then memorising the new speed;

❒

moving the stalk downwards (–) until reaching the new speed which will be memorised automatically.

Each operation of the stalk will correspond to a slight decrease in speed (about 1.5 km/h), while keeping the stalk downwards will correspond to a continuous speed decrease.

TO RESET THE MEMORISED SPEED

If the device has been disengaged for example pressing the brake or clutch pedal, the memorised speed can be reset as follows:

❒

accelerate gradually until reaching a speed approaching the one memorised;

❒

engage the gear selected at the time of speed memorising (4th or higher gear);

❒

press button RES (set at stalk end).

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Automatic Cruise Control deactivation

The Cruise Control is temporarily deactivated when the ABS or VDC systems come into operation (above a max. preset time): in this case the last set speed will stay memorised, to recall it press button RES.

In the event of Cruise Control or engine control system failure, the device is deactivated until removing the electronic key from the ignition device. In this event contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

The device is automatically deactivated when operating accidentally or incorrectly the stalk, the knurled ring A or button RES: in this event to reactivate the device: bring the car to the required speed and then move the stalk upwards (+) or downwards (–).

DEVICE DISENGAGEMENT

The device is disengaged in one of the following cases:

❒

turning the knurled ring A-fig. 50 to O;

❒

turning the engine off or removing the electronic key from the ignition device;

❒

pressing the brake pedal, pressing the clutch pedal (in these cases the last stored speed will stay memorised, to resume it press button RES);

❒

pressing the accelerator pedal; in this case the system is disengaged only temporarily; device operation will be resumed automatically when releasing the pedal;

❒

with car speed below the preset limit (in these cases the last stored speed will stay memorised, to resume it press button RES);

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In the event of device

malfunction or failure, turn the knurled ring A-fig. 50 to O and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services after checking the protection fuse integrity.

WARNIN G

When travelling with

the device on, never set the gearshift lever to neutral.

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CEILING LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 51

Press button:

A: to turn on/off the left courtesy light; B: to turn on/off the central light; C: to turn on/off the right courtesy

light.

Keeping pressed button B will turn off all ceiling lights. Turning off is also indicated by the sound of a buzzer. To turn these lights on again press briefly button B.

A0F0225m

fig. 51

IMPORTANT Leaving inadvertently a door open, the ceiling lights and the puddle lights will turn off automatically after a few minutes. To turn them on again, open another door or close and open again the same door.

PUDDLE LIGHT

The door light A-fig. 52, turns on when opening the door regardless of the electronic key position.

With the door open it will stay on for about 3 minutes, then it turns off automatically.

A0F0075m

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In the following table are summarised the causes that make front/rear ceiling lights turn on/off and their turning on/off mode:

Cause

Opening one of the doors

Closing all the doors

Removing the electronic key from the ignition device

Locking the doors

Unlocking the doors

Cutting in of the fuel cut-off switch

Ceiling lights turning on/off mode

Light turning on for a few minutes. This timed operation will be reactivated each time a door is opened

With electronic key removed from ignition device: ceiling lights will stay on for other 10 seconds. This timed operation is stopped when refitting the electronic key into the ignition device Starting the engine: light will turn off

Light turning on for about 10 seconds

Light turning off

Light turning on for about 10 seconds

Light turning on for a few minutes. Reactivating the fuel cut-off switch will turn off the ceiling light.

In all the cases tabulated above, lights turning on/off is gradual, for 2 seconds.

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POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCHES

The car is fitted with a safety switch that in the event of a crash comes into operation by cutting off fuel and turning off the engine as a consequence.

Certain versions are equipped with an additional safety switch that in the event of a crash comes into operation by cutting off the power supply.

If, after a crash, you

smell fuel or see leaks from the fuel system, do not reset the switches to avoid fire risk.

WARNIN G

These two safety switches therefore prevent dangerous fuel leaks due to fuel line cracking, and sparks or electric discharges due to damaging or malfunctioning of the electric components of the car in the event of a crash.

IMPORTANT After a crash, remember to remove the key from the ignition device to prevent battery run-down.

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If central door locking

has been activated from inside the car and after a crash the fuel cut-off switch cannot activate automatic door unlocking, it will not be possible to get into the car. In any case, door opening from the outside depends on door conditions after the crash: if a door is badly damaged it will be impossible to open it. In this event try to open one of the other doors.

WARNIN G

Door unlocking in the event of a crash

In the event of a crash that triggers the fuel cut-off switch, the doors will unlock automatically to enable getting into the car and at the same time the passenger’s compartment light will turn on. It is however always possible to open the doors from the passenger’s compartment by means of the internal door handles. If, after a crash no fuel leaks or damages to the electric devices (e.g. headlights) are found and the car can be started again, reset the fuel cut-off switch and the power supply cut-off switch (for versions/markets, where provided). Follow the instructions given below.

Resetting the fuel cut-off switch

Before resetting the fu-

el cut-off switch carefully inspect the car for fuel leaks or damages to electric devices (e.g. headlights).

WARNIN G

To reset the fuel cut-off switch, press button A-fig. 53.

A0F0221m

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Resetting the power supply cut-off switch

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The switch is located inside the fuse box at battery positive terminal.

To reset the power supply cut-off switch, proceed as follows:

❒

press button A-fig. 53 to reset the fuel cut-off switch;

❒

open the bonnet;

A0F0126m

fig. 54

Before resetting the

power supply cut-off switch carefully inspect the car for fuel leaks or damages to electric devices (e.g. headlights).

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A0F0071m

fig. 55

❒

operate the retaining clips A-fig. 54 and remove the protection cov- er B;

❒

press button C-fig. 55 to reset the power supply.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS

CENTRAL ARMREST

The central armrest is located between the front seats. Inside the armrest is housed an air-conditioned food box (for versions/markets, where provided) (see next paragraph).

A0F0141m

fig. 57

Pay attention not to spill the drinks into the food box.

A0F0039m

fig. 56

Air-conditioned food box

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The food box is located inside the central armrest. Turn wheel A-fig. 57 to adjust the air flow inside the food box.

IMPORTANT Function of the food box is to keep the temperature of the drinks placed inside it; drinks shall be warmed or cooled as required before being put inside the food box.

Oddment compartment

To open the oddment compartment, press button A-fig. 56 and raise the cover B.

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REAR ARMREST

To use the armrest A-fig. 58 lower it as shown in the figure.

A0F0139m

fig. 58

Ski compartment

This compartment can be used for carrying long loads.

To have access to this compartment, lower the armrest, pull the tab A-fig. 59 of the lid, then lower it on the armrest.

A0F0142m

fig. 59

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

To open the glove compartment use lever A-fig. 60. When opening the glove compartment, the courtesy light inside it will turn on. Leaving inadvertently open the glove compartment, this light will turn off automatically after a few minutes. The folding top is also provided with a recess for a pen or a pencil.

A0F0149m

fig. 60

Do not travel with the glove compartment open;

it could harm the passenger in the event of an accident.

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ASHTRAY AND CIGAR LIGHTER

Ashtray

To use the ashtray, lift cover A-fig. 61. The ashtray can be removed. Pull it upwards to removeit.

IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as paper bin: it could set on fire on contact with cigarette stubs.

A0F0140m

fig. 61

Cigar lighter

It is located inside the cigar lighter. To use the cigar lighter, lift cover A-fig.

61. Press button B to switch on the cigar

lighter with key fitted into ignition device.

IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned off.

IMPORTANT The cigar lighter gets very hot. Handle it with care and make sure that it is not used by children: danger of fire and/or burns.

IMPORTANT Do not plug electric accessories with power exceeding 100W to the cigar lighter seat.

IMPORTANT Plugs too big could damage the cigar lighter outlet tabs.

Do not plug electric accessories with absorp-

tion exceeding the max. specified value. Prolonged current absorption could drain the battery and impair next engine start up.

IMPORTANT To safeguard the light-

ing life of certain internal devices (e.g.: cigar lighter ring and ashtray), when switching on the external lights, these devices will switch on according to the passenger's compartment brightness: with enough daylight these devices will not switch on. On the contrary they will switch on with poor daylight.

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ODDMENTS COMPARTMENTS

Front

They are located on the central console fig. 62 and on front doors fig. 63 (one per door).

A0F0101m

fig. 62

A0F0248m

fig. 63

A0F0245m

fig. 64

A0F0246m

fig. 65

A0F0264m

fig. 66

SUN VISORS

These are positioned to the sides of the rear-view mirror. They can swing to the sides and up or down.

On certain versions, sun visors are fitted on the back with a courtesy mirror and a light which enables to use the mirror also with poor sunlight.

To use the mirror open cover A-fig.

66. Mirror lights will turn on automatically

when lifting the cover and they will turn off when lowering it or few minutes after removing the electronic key from the ignition device.

Rear

They are located on the central console

fig. 64 and near the rear seats fig.

65.

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FIXED PANORAMA ROOF

(for versions/markets, where provided)

It consists of a wide pane and it is fitted with a powered sun curtain A-fig. 67 sliding longitudinally.

SUN CURTAIN

The sun curtain shall be used to adjust brightness inside the passenger compartment and it can only be operated with key fitted into ignition device.

Opening/closing the sun curtain

To open the sun curtain press button Bfig. 68 set on the front ceiling light:

the sun curtain will slide towards the back of the car. Sun curtain will open in 3 different "steps” to be obtained by pressing repeatedly button B-fig. 68.

Sun curtain can be re-closed by pressing button B again. Closing takes place in one “step”.

Anti-crushing safety system

The anti-crushing safety system is active during the closing operation of sun curtain. The anti-crushing safety system will cut in when it finds an obstacle (e.g.: finger, hand, etc …) by guaranteeing sun curtain reversal for a short section.

When an obstacle is found, the sun curtain stroke is stopped immediately and their stroke is reversed to the preset position.

A0F0070m

fig. 67

A0F0238m

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SUN CURTAIN INITIALISATION PROCEDURE

Initialisation

After disconnecting the battery or failing the protection fuse, the sun curtain system shall be "initialised" again; proceed as follows (the following steps shall be carried out with engine on):

❒

close the sun curtain completely: – if the anti-crushing safety system

has cut in;

– "force" closing by keeping pressed

the button in closing position;

– 10 seconds after the sun curtain

will close jerkily (during this stage, continue to keep the button pressed);

– when the sun curtain stops, re-

lease the button and proceed as follows;

❒

remove the key from the ignition device for 10 seconds;

❒

refit the key and start the engine;

❒

press the sun curtain button in closing position and keep it pressed until hearing the mechanical lock (about 10 seconds after);

❒

release the sun curtain button;

❒

press again the sun curtain button in CLOSING position within 3 seconds;

❒

keep the button pressed in this position: the sun curtain will automatically open and close completely (keep on pressing the button during the WHOLE opening/closing cycle);

❒

then, release the button;

❒

initialisation ended.

Should the opening/closing cycle fail, repeat the initialisation operations from the beginning.

MAINTENANCE

Sun curtain slide guides shall be cleaned at regular intervals to remove any foreign matters that could impair regular sliding.

IMPORTANT

Clean slide guides in order to remove any foreign matters and dust.

Should slide guides be cleaned with solvents/oil then, grease again sliding mechanisms, wires, cables and also the sliding components like the sun curtain slide runners.

To clean the sun curtains, use common fabric cleaning products for car upholstery.

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With this function active (ON) it is however possible to unlock the door lock be pressing button

(fig. 69) set on the

central console.

Door unlocking from the outside

Press the electronic key button

or, fit and turn the metal insert (inside the key) into the lock of the driver’s door.

DOORS

CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING SYSTEM

Door locking from the outside

With the doors closed, press the electronic key button

or fit and turn the metal insert (inside the key) into the lock of the driver’s door. Central door locking can only be activated if all the doors are closed. If one or more doors are open after pressing the electronic key button

the direction indicators and the driver’s door led will flash fast for about 3 seconds.

A0F0025m

fig. 69

If one or more doors are open by turning the metal insert of the electronic key, only the driver’s door led will flash fast for about 3 seconds.

If the doors are closed but the tailgate is open, central locking is actuated: the direction indicators (only for locking performed by pressing button

) and the driver’s door led will flash fast for about 3 seconds.

Using the “Setup Menu” (or the Radionavigation System on certain versions) of the car and pressing button

on the electronic key you will activate the function for unlocking only the driver’s door (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this section).

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Button

will be deactivated by locking the doors by remote control, revolving plug or automatic locking after about

2.5 minutes and it will be reactivated after pressing the key button

turning the key metal insert into the driver’s door lock or fitting the key into the ignition device.

IMPORTANT With centralised lock enabled, pull the internal opening lever of one of the doors in order to disable the lock of all the doors. If there should be no electrical supply (burnt fusem battery disconnected, etc.) the door lcok can be opened manually ; now being that the windows cannot be opened automatically, in order to open or lock the door with the window closed, press on the window towards the inside of the vehicle (refer to fig. 69a), in order to allow the window to pass from the molding.

IMPORTANT After disconnecting the battery or failing the protection fuse, door locking/unlocking mechanism shall be “initialised” again, proceed as follows:

❒

close all the doors;

❒

press remote control button

or but-

ton

on the central console;

❒

press remote control button

or but-

ton

on the central console.

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Door locking/unlocking from the inside

Press button

(fig. 69) to lock/ un-

lock all the doors. The button has a round led showing the

door condition (locked or unlocked). When doors are locked the button led is on: pressing the button again will obtain central unlocking of the doors and turning off of the led. With key removed, the led will turn off 2 minutes after.

When doors are unlocked, the button led is off and pressing the button will obtain central locking of the doors. Door locking is activated only if all the doors are perfectly closed.

Using the “Setup Menu” (or the Radionavigation System on certain versions) of the car it is possible to activate automatic door locking when exceeding 20 km/h (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this section).

A0F0110m

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IMPORTANT After switching the engine off, power windows will be active for about 3 minutes and they will deactivate when opening a door.

IMPORTANT Power windows are provided with “automatic continuous operation” device for opening and closing the window. Just press briefly the upper or lower part of the button to open/close the window automatically: press the button again (the upper or the lower part of the button, it doesn't matter) to stop the window at the required height.

IMPORTANT Keeping the door locking/unlocking button on the remote control pressed for about 2 seconds will obtain automatic window opening/closing. Keep the remote control button pressed until opening/closing the window completely otherwise the window will stop at the height it has when you release the button.

For all versions, after unlocking the doors, keeping the remote control button pressed for about 2 seconds will obtain window and sunroof (where provided) opening.

POWER WINDOWS

Power windows are fitted with anticrushing safety device. The electronic control unit that conrols the system can detect the presence of an obstacle in the last 20 cm of the window closing stroke. When an obstacle is detected, the safety system will stop the window and reverse its stroke.

IMPORTANT In the event the anticrushing function is activated 5 times in only 1 minute, the system will automatically enter the “recovery” mode (self-protection). To restore correct system operation, press the control button: the window will close jerkily till complete closing. If no malfunction is present, the window returns to its normal operation automatically; otherwise contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

The system complies with the forthcoming

Standard 2000/4/ EC concerning the safety of passengers leaning out of the passenger compartment.

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A0F0051m

fig. 70

CONTROLS

Driver side

On the driver’s door panel are set the buttons fig. 70 for controlling, with electronic key fitted into the ignition device:

A: left window opening/closing; win-

dow opening or closing in “automatic continuous” mode;

B: right window opening/closing; win-

dow opening or closing in “automatic continuous” mode;

IMPORTANT Window automatism shall be restored after replacing or disconnecting the battery or after replacing the power window control unit protection fuses.

Restoring procedure shall be performed with doors closed as follows:

1. open the driver’s window completely and then keep the button pressed for at least 3 seconds after opening the window;

2. close the driver’s window completely and then keep the button pressed for at least 3 seconds after closing the window;

3. repeat operations described at points 1 and 2on the passenger’s window;

4. operate the windows to check for

proper intialisation.

Press buttons A or Bto open/close the required window.

Pressing briefly one of the buttons the window “jerks” whereas a prolonged pressing makes the window opening or closing in “automatic continuous” mode. Pressing button Aor B again will stop the window in the required position.

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BOOT

Boot unlocking is electric and it is disabled when the car is running.

Using the “Setup Menu” (or the Radionavigation System on certain versions) boot opening can be set by selecting the option “Indep. boot” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunction display” in this section): the boot can only be opened by pressing the electronic key button

Improper boot closing is indicated by symbol

and a message on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

A0F0271m

fig. 71

When unlocked, the boot can be opened from outside the vehicle pressing the electric logo (fig. 71) until it snaps unlocked.

Tailgate raising is facilitated by the side gas shock springs.

Opening the boot its internal light will turn on and it will go off automatically when re-closing the tailgate. Leaving the tailgate inadvertently open, the light will turn off automatically after a few minutes.

Improper use of the power windows can be

dangerous. Before and during its operation ensure that any passengers are not at risk from the moving glass either by personal objects getting caught in the mechanism or by being injured by it directly. Always remove the ignition key when getting out of the car to prevent the power windows being operated accidentally and constituting a danger to the passengers in the car.

Passenger’s door

The passenger's door is provided with the button for opening/closing manually/automatically the passenger's window.

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EMERGENCY OPENING OF THE BOOT FROM INSIDE

To open the tailgate from the inside if the battery is flat or the electric tailgate lock is failing, proceed as follows:

❒

tilt the rear seats as described in paragraph “Extending the boot” in this section;

❒

remove rear head restraints;

❒

working inside the boot, remove cover A-fig. 72 and then operate lever B-fig. 73.

IMPORTANT After disconnecting the battery or failing the protection fuse, tailgate locking/unlocking mechanism shall be “initialised” again, proceed as follows:

❒

close all the doors and the tailgate;

❒

press remote control button

or but-

ton

on the central console;

❒

press remote control button

or but-

ton

on the central console.

A0F0250m

fig. 72

OPENING BY REMOTE CONTROL

Press the electronic key button

. Opening is indicated by double flashing of direction indicators.

Opening the boot with alarm on (for versions/markets, where provided), will deactivate:

❒

volumetric protection;

❒

anti-raising protection;

❒

tailgate monitoring sensor.

Re-closing the tailgate will restore all the above functions and direction indicators will turn on for about 1 second.

A0F0251m

fig. 73

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BOOT CLOSING

Lower the boot pressing the lock until hearing the locking click.

IMPORTANT Before closing the boot, check whether you have with you the ignition key since the tailgate will be locked automatically.

The addition of objects (speakers, spoilers, etc.)

on the rear shelf or boot lid, except those envisaged by the manufacturer, may prevent the gas filled struts at the sides of the boot from working properly.

When using the boot,

make sure the loads do not exceed the permitted weight (see “Technical specifications” chapter). Also make sure the items in the boot are arranged properly to prevent them being thrown forwards and injuring passengers should you brake sharply.

WARNIN G

Never travel with ob-

jects on the rear shelf to prevent them being thrown forwards and injuring passengers in case of accident or sharp braking.

WARNIN G

EXTENDING THE BOOT

The double rear seat enables to extend the boot totally or partially by splitting one of the two seat section, thus obtaining different loading spaces according to the number of rear passengers.

When driving at night

with heavy loads in the boot, check and adjust, if required, the low beams height (see paragraph “Headlights” in this section).

WARNIN G

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Total extension

Proceed as follows:

❒

move seat belts aside; check that the seat belt is not twisted;

❒

lower completely the rear seat head restraints;

❒

raise backrest retaining levers A-fig. 76 and tilt the backrests forward in order to obtain a single loading surface fig. 77 (when raising lever A the “red band” B will appear).

Removing the rear parcel shelf

Proceed as follows:

❒

release both rod ends A-fig. 74 supporting the rear parcel shelf B by removing the eyelets C from pins D;

❒

release the pins E-fig. 75 set outside the shelf from their seats F on side supports, then remove the rear parcel shelf.

A0F0243m

fig. 74

A0F0244m

fig. 75

A0F0085m

fig. 76

A0F0253m

fig. 77

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Partial extension

Proceed as follows:

❒

move seat belt aside; check that the seat belt is not twisted;

❒

lower completely the rear seat head restraint;

❒

raise backrest retaining lever Afig. 76 and tilt the backrest for-

ward (when raising lever A the “red band” B will appear).

Make sure the backrest

is properly secured at both sides (“red bands” B-fig. 76 not visible) to prevent it moves forward in the event of sharp braking causing injuries to passengers.

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ANCHORING THE LOAD

The boot houses 4 hooks for anchoring ropes in order to guarantee perfect load anchoring.

On certain versions, hooks B-fig. 78 can be located on the boot sides.

A0F0131m

fig. 78

A heavy load that has not been secured may

cause serious harm.

WARNIN G

To return the rear seat back to its original position

Move aside the seat belts, check that they are not twisted.

Raise the seat backrests and push them back until hearing the locking click of both retainers; the “red band” B aside the levers A shall no longer be visible. The “red band” B actually indicates that the backrest is not properly secured.

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If you want to carry

reserve fuel in a can, follow law regulations, only using a certified can, suitably fastened to the load securing eyelets. Even in this way the risk of fire is increased in the case of an accident.

WARNIN G

LUGGAGE COVER

(for versions/markets, where provided)

The luggage cover shall be used to arrange luggage and/or to carry light objects.

The cover shall be secured to the two hooks (one per side) A-fig. 79 located in the boot.

A0F00010m

fig. 79

CARGO BOX

(for versions/markets, where provided)

It is a special box fig. 80, to be used to house objects in the boot, that enables to obtain a level loading surface.

A0F0007m

fig. 80

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BONNET

TO OPEN THE BONNET

Proceed as follows:

❒

pull lever A-fig. 81 until hearing the releasing click;

❒

keep the lever B-fig. 82 pulled and raise the bonnet

IMPORTANT Bonnet raising is aided by two gas springs. Do not tamper with these springs and guide the bonnet while raising it.

IMPORTANT Before opening the bonnet, check that windscreen wiper arms are not lifted from the windscreen or the wiper is working.

A0F0122m

fig. 81

A0F0158m

fig. 82

Improper bonnet closing is indicated by symbol

and a message on the display (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

IMPORTANT Always check that the bonnet is closed properly to avoid its opening while the car is travelling.

Carry out operations only when the car is

stationary.

WARNIN G

For safety reasons the

bonnet must be closed properly to avoid its opening while the car is travelling. Therefore, always check it is properly closed and the catch engaged. Should you notice that the catch is not perfectly engaged when travelling, stop the car immediately and close the bonnet.

WARNIN G

TO CLOSE THE BONNET

Lower the bonnet at approx. 20 centimetres from the engine compartment and then let it drop, ensuring that it is fully closed and not just held in position by the safety catch. If the bonnet does not close properly, do not push it down but open it again and repeat the above procedure.

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ROOF RACK/ SKI RACK

Certain versions can be preset for installing suitable roof racks/ski racks.

Preset hooks are located on the rear spoiler A-fig. 83 at rearscreen wiper blade level B.

A0F0097m

fig. 83

HEADLIGHTS

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHT BEAM

Proper adjustment of the headlight beams is of vital importance for your safety and comfort and also for the other road users. To ensure you and other drivers have the best visibility conditions when travelling with the headlights on, the headlights must be set properly. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the headlights properly adjusted.

Distribute the load evenly and when driving, bear in mind the increased

sensitivity to side wind.

IMPORTANT After few kilometers,

check that fastening screws are firmly tightened.

IMPORTANT Never exceed the max. permissible loads (see ”Technical specifications” section).

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HEADLIGHT AIMING DEVICE

It works with the key fitted into the ignition device and dipped beams on.

When the car is loaded, it slopes backwards. This means that the headlight beam rises. In this case, it is necessary to return it to the correct position.

In this event, to adjust the headlight slant use control A-fig. 83a set on the button control panel near the steering wheel.

If the car is fitted with bixenon headlights, headlight aiming is electronic and therefore control A is not present.

Control has four positions corresponding to the loads given below:

❒

position 0 - load: driver / driver + front passenger;

❒

position 1 - load: driver + 3 passengers / driver + 3 passengers + load in the boot (65 kg for 2.2 version / 50 kg for 3.2 version);

❒

position 2- load: driver + load in the boot (290 kg for 2.2 version / 275 kg for 3.2 version);

❒

position 3 - not to be used.

IMPORTANT Check headlight slant

each time the transported load changes.

FRONT FOG LIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the headlights correctly adjusted.

A0F0226m

fig. 83a

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT ABROAD

The dipped beam headlights are adjusted for circulation in the country in which the car is marketed. In countries with opposite circulation, to avoid glaring oncoming vehicles, proceed as follows:

❒

remove headlight cover (see paragraph “Dipped beam headlights” in section “In an emergency”);

❒

move lever A-fig. 84 aside.

A0F0050m

fig. 84

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ABS SYSTEM

The car is fitted with ABS braking system, which prevents the wheels from locking when braking, makes the most of road grip and gives the best control when emergency braking under difficult road conditions.

System is completed by EBD (Electronic Braking Force Distribution), which distributes the braking action between front and rear wheels.

IMPORTANT To have the maximum efficiency of the braking system, it is necessary a setting period of about 500 km: during this period it is better to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged brakes.

ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION

The driver can tell the ABS system has come into action because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the system gets noisier: it means that the car speed should be altered to fit the type of road surface.

If the ABS system cuts

in, it is a sign that the grip between tyre and the road surface has reached the limit: you must slow down to match the speed to the road grip available.

WARNIN G

The ABS exploits the

tyre-road grip at the best, but it cannot improve it; you should therefore take every care when driving on slippery surfaces without taking unnecessary risks.

WARNIN G

When the ABS cuts in,

and you feel the brake pedal pulsating, do not remove your foot, but keep it pressed; in doing so you will stop in the shortest amount of space possible under the current road conditions.

WARNIN G