Alfa Romeo GT Alfa User Manual

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Dear Client, Thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo. Your

Alfa GT

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 characterise this 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 organisation is at your service for any assistance problems you may have. Nature benefits in two ways: there’s no pollution from waste disposal and the demand for raw materials is reduced. Enjoy the reading. And have a good trip.

has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of Alfa Romeo.

Alfa GT

This booklet describes all the versions of the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.

Alfa GT

, so you should only consider the information concerning the

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VERY IMPORTANT!

FUEL CAPACITY

Petrol engines: only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N.

Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or

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PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused.

Petrol engines with mechanical transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever

to neutral, fully depress the clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.

Petrol engine with Selespeed transmission: keep the brake pedal fully depressed, turn the ignition key to AVV and

release it as soon as the engine has started; the transmission sets to neutral automatically (the display shows position N).

JTD engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the

to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.

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.

and

warning lights to go off; turn the ignition key

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RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

The car is fitted with a system that allows continuous diagnosis of the components correlated with emissions to ensure bet-

ter respect for the environment.

ACCESSORY ELECTRICAL DEVICES

If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining

the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the

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CODE CARD (for versions/markets where applicable)

SCHEDULED SERVICING

car system is able to withstand the load required.

Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. IT is advisable to always keep the electronic code on the CODE card with you in case

emergency starting is necessary.

Correct maintenance makes it possible to preserve car performance levels and safety, respect for the environment and low

running costs unaltered over the course of time.

THE OWNER HANDBOOK…

…you will find important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and car maintenance over time.

Pay particular attention to the symbols

(personal safety)

(protecting the environment)

(car safety).

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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 Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. The Services can be recognised by the presence of the Alfa Romeo badge and logo.

The Alfa Romeo organisation in Italy can be found in the telephone directory under the letter “A” Alfa Romeo.

Not all of 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.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Warning. Partially or fully ignoring these rules may lead to serious injury.

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.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT CAR SAFETY

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.

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SYMBOLS

On some of the components making up

your

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coloured labels have been attached. These labels bear symbols that remind you of the precautions to be taken as regards that particular component. A summary list of the symbols (fig.1) is to be found under the bonnet.

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, or near to them, special

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THE ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM

To increase protection against attempted theft, the car is fitted with an electronic engine lock system (Alfa Romeo CODE) which is activated automatically when the key is removed from the ignition. In fact the grip of each key contains an electronic device which modulates the radio frequency signal transmitted when the engine is started by a special aerial incorporated in the ignition switch. This modulated signal is the “password” by which the control unit recognises the key and only in this condition can the engine be started.

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KEYS

The car is delivered with a key with metal insert (upon request for models/markets where required) and a key with remote control. For models/markets where required two keys with remote control can be provided.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL (for versions/ markets where applicable)

The fixed metallic insert A-fig. 2 operates:

– the ignition switch;

– the driver’s door lock;

– the passenger’s Air bag deactivation (upon request for versions/markets where applicable);

– the fuel filler cap lock.

fig. 1

fig. 2

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IMPORTANT To guarantee the perfect

efficiency of the electronic devices contained in keys, avoid letting them directly exposed to sunrays.

Together with the keys the CODE card is

provided (for versions/ markets where applicable) (fig. 3), bearing in print the key codes (both mechanical and electronic for emergency start up).

The code numbers on the CODE card must

be kept in a safe place , not in the car.

The driver should always keep the electronic CODE card with him/her in the event of having to carry out emergency starting.

If the car changes owner, the new owner must be given all the keys and the

CODE card.

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL

The key with remote control (fig. 4) is

fitted with:

– a metal insert (A) that can be enclosed

in the key grip

– a button (B) for power-assisted open-

ing of the metal insert

– a button (C) for remote door unlock-

ing and at the same time switching off the electronic alarm

– a button (D) for remote door locking

and at the same time switching on the electronic alarm

– a button (E) for remote boot unlocking

– removable hook ring (F).

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fig. 3

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fig. 4

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The metal insert (A) of the key operates:

– the ignition switch

– driver’s door lock and, upon request for versions/markets where applicable, the passenger’s door lock

– the passenger’s side Air bag deactivation switch

To bring the metal insert out of the key grip, press the button (B).

To pull out the hook ring (F) use a finely pointed object (e.g. pen) and work in the

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direction of the arrow.

The button B should only be pressed when the key is away from the body, in

particular from the eyes, and from objects that can be spoilt (clothes for instance). Make sure the key can never be touched by others, especially children, who may inadvertently press the button.

To insert the metal insert in the key grip:

– keep the button (B) pressed

– move the metal insert (A)

– release the button (B) and turn the met-

al insert (A) until hearing the click as it locks into place.

To unlock the doors by remote control press

button (C), the doors unlock and the direction indicators flash twice. To lock the doors by remote control, press button (D), the doors lock and the direction indicators flash once. Pressing button (C) the doors are released, if within the next 60 seconds a door or the tailgate are not opened, the system automatically locks everything again.

On cars fitted with electronic alarm system,

pressing button (C) turns it off, pressing button (D) turns it on.

OPENING THE TAILGATE

The tailgate can be opened from outside by

remote control pressing button (E), even if the electronic alarm is on. Opening of the tailgate is accompanied by the direction indicators flashing twice; closing is accompanied by a single flash.

If the electronic alarm is fitted, when the tailgate is opened the alarm system switches off volumetric protection and the tailgate control sensor, the system (with the exception of versions for certain markets) “beeps” twice.

Closing the tailgate again, the control functions are restored, the system “beeps” twice (with the exception of certain markets).

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OPERATION

Each time the ignition key is turned to the

STOP position the Alfa Romeo CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine electronic control unit.

Each time the car is started turning the ig-

nition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo CODE control unit sends a recognition code to the engine control unit to deactivate the inhibitor. The code is crypted and variable between over four billion possible combinations, and it is sent only if the system control unit has recognised the code transmitted from the key which contains an electronic transmitter, through an aerial wound around the ignition switch.

If the code has not been recognised correctly, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light (

) on the cluster turns on.

In this case, the key should be moved to the STOP position and then back to MAR; if the lock continues, possibly try again with the other key provided with the car. If it is still not possible to start the car, follow the instructions given in the “In an emergency” chapter and then contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

IMPORTANT Every 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 Authorised Services taking with you all the keys in your possession, the CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s ownership documents.

The codes of any keys not presented during the memorising procedure are

erased. The reason for this is to ensure that any lost or stolen keys cannot be used to start the engine.

IMPORTANT Turning on of the Alfa

Romeo CODE warning light (

) when trav-

elling with the ignition key at MAR:

1) If the warning light turns on, this means that the system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage drop). At the first stop, it will be possible to test the system: switch off the engine turning the ignition key to STOP; then turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning light turns on and should go off in about one second. If the warning light stays on, repeat the procedure described previously leaving the key at STOP for over 30 seconds. Should the inconvenience persists, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

2) For versions without the reconfigurable multifunction display, the flashing of the warning light means that the car is not protected by the engine inhibitor device. This condition for cars with reconfigurable multifunction display is shown by the turning on of the warning light together with the display of the message: “C

GRAMMED”. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised

ODE SYSTEM NOT PRO-

Services immediately to have all the keys memorised.

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If after about 2 seconds with the ignition key at MAR, for versions without

reconfigurable multifunction display, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light (

) turns on again flashing, or for versions with reconfigurable multifunction display, the warning light turns on again together with the message “CODE

SYSTEM NOT PROGRAMMED

”, this means that the code of the keys has not been stored, therefore the car is not protected by the Alfa

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Romeo CODE system against attempted theft. In this case contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have the key codes stored.

KEY BATTERY REPLACEMENT

If when pressing button (B or C-fig. 6)

on the remote control, nothing happens, the battery should be replaced by a new one of the same type to be found c/o normal retailers.

Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They should be disposed of

as specified by law in the special containers provided. Avoid exposure to naked flames and high temperatures. Keep out of reach of children.

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Battery replacement:

– press button (A-fig. 5) and move the

metal insert (B) to the open position;

– using a finely-tipped screwdriver, turn

the opening device (C) and pull out the battery holder (D);

– replace the battery (E) making sure that

the bias is correct;

– re-insert the battery holder in the key

and lock it, turning the device (C).

fig. 5

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ELECTRONIC ALARM

DESCRIPTION

The system comprises: a transmitter, receiver, control unit with siren and volumetric sensors. The electronic alarm is controlled by the receiver incorporated in the instrument cluster and it is turned on and off by the remote control in the key which sends the crypted and variable code. The electronic alarm controls: the unlawful opening of doors, bonnet and boot (perimetral protection), operation of the ignition key, battery cable cutting, the presence of moving bodies in the passenger compartment (volumetric protection), any abnormal raising/sloping of the car (for versions/markets where applicable) and central door locking. It also makes it possible to cut off the volumetric protection.

IMPORTANT The engine inhibitor function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE system which is activated automatically when the ignition key is removed.

The remote control is incorporated in the

key and it is fitted with buttons (B-C-D- fig. 6) that activate the corresponding control sending the code to the receiver. This code (rolling code) changes at each transmission.

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL KEYS WITH REMOTE CONTROL

The receiver can recognise up to 5 keys with incorporated remote control. Should a new key with remote control be necessary for any reason during the life of the car, contact directly Alfa Romeo Authorised Services, taking with you the CODE card, a personal identity document and the car’s ownership documents.

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HOW TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM

With the doors, bonnet and boot shut and

the ignition key in the STOP or PARK position (key removed), point the key with the remote control in the direction of the car, then press and release the button (C-fig. 6).

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 indicated by a different flashing frequency of the deterrent led (A- fig. 7) on the dashboard. If a fault is detected the system sounds a further warning “beep”.

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fig. 6

fig. 7

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Surveillance

After switching on, the flashing of the de-

terrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dashboard indicates the system surveillance mode. The led flashes throughout this period.

IMPORTANT Operation of the electronic

alarm is adapted at the origin to the rules of the different countries.

Self-diagnostic functions and door, bonnet, boot control

If, after engaging the alarm, a second

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“beep” is sounded, switch off the system pressing the button (B-fig. 6), check that the doors, bonnet and tailgate are properly shut, then switch the system on again pressing the button (C). Otherwise, the door, bonnet or tailgate that is not shut properly will be excluded from the alarm system control.

If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut correctly and the control signal is repeated, the system self-diagnostic has detected a system operating fault. It is therefore necessary to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM

To deactivate the alarm press the button (B-

fig. 6) of the key with remote control. The

system will react as follows (with the exception of certain markets):

– two brief flashes of the direction indi-

cators

– two brief “beeps” of the system

– door unlocking.

IMPORTANT If when the system is

turned off the deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dashboard stays on (maximum 2 minutes or until the ignition key is set to MAR) the following should be borne in mind:

– if the led continues flashing, but at different intervals than normal, this means that different attempts to break in have occurred. Through the number of flashes it is possible to identify the type of attempt:

1 flash: one or more doors

2 flashes: tailgate

3 flashes: bonnet

4 flashes: ultrasounds

5 flashes: abnormal car lifting/slop-

ing (for versions/markets where applicable)

6 flashes: tampering with car starting

cables

7 flashes: tampering with battery ca-

bles or cutting emergency key cables

8 flashes: connection line to sensors

and siren

9 flashes: at least three causes of

alarm.

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WHEN THE ALARM IS TRIGGERED

When the system is on, the alarm comes

into action in the following cases:

– opening of one of the doors, bonnet or

tailgate;

– disconnection of the battery or section-

ing of electric cables;

– intrusion in the passenger compartment, for example breakage of windows (volumetric protection);

– attempt to start the engine (key in MAR position);

– abnormal car lifting/sloping (for versions/markets where applicable).

Depending on the markets, the cutting in of the alarm causes operation of the siren and hazard warning lights (for about 26 seconds). The ways of operating and the number of cycles may vary depending on the markets.

A maximum number of cycles is however envisaged.

Once the alarm cycle has ended, the system resumes its normal control function.

VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION

To make sure that the protection system works correctly the side windows and sunroof (if fitted) must be properly shut.

The function can be cut off (if, for example, leaving animals in the car) carrying out the following operations in rapid succession: starting from the condition with the ignition key at MAR, move the key to STOP, then immediately back to MAR and then to STOP again, then remove the ignition key.

The deterrent led (A-fig. 7) on the dashboard lights up for about 2 seconds to confirm that the function has been cut off.

To restore volumetric protection, move the and keep the ignition key at MAR for over 30 seconds.

If, with the volumetric protection function deactivated, an electric control controlled by the ignition key at MAR (e.g. power windows) turn the ignition key to MAR, operate the control and move the key to STOP in a maximum time of 30 seconds. This way volumetric protection is not restored.

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 turning the key in the lock.

MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATION

In accordance with the law in force in each country, on the subject of radio frequency, we wish to point out that for the markets in which the transmitter needs to be marked, the certification number is given on the component.

Depending on the versions/markets, the code may also be given on the transmitter and/or on the receiver.

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IGNITION DEVICE

SWITCH

The key can be turned to one of four po-

sitions:

– STOP: engine switched off, key can be

removed, engine inhibitor engaged, steering lock engaged, services excluded apart from those supplied directly (e.g. hazard warning lights).

– MAR: drive position. The engine lock

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is deactivated and all electrical devices are powered.

(fig. 8)

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IMPORTANT Do not leave the key in

this position when the engine is stopped.

– AVV: unstable position for starting the

engine.

IMPORTANT If the engine fails to start

move the key back to STOP and repeat.

The ignition switch has a safety device

which prevents passage to AVV when the engine is running.

– PARK: engine switched off, key can

be removed, engine lock engaged, steering lock engaged, sidelights switched on automatically.

IMPORTANT To turn the key to the

PARK position, button (A) on the switch

must be pressed first.

When leaving the car always remove the key from the ignition to prevent any

occupants of the car from accidentally activating the controls. Never leave children in the car unaccompanied. Remember to engage the handbrake and, if the car is parked on an uphill slope, to engage the first gear. If the car is facing downhill, engage reverse gear.

If the ignition device is tampered with (for example an attempted theft)

have it checked over by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services before travelling again.

fig. 8

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STEERING LOCK

Engaging:

– move the key to STOP orPARK, then

remove the key and turn the steering wheel slightly to facilitate the locking action.

Disengaging:

– turn the key to MAR gently rocking the

steering wheel from side to side.

Never remove the ignition key with the car on the move. The steering wheel

would lock automatically the first time the steering wheel is turned. This also occurs if the car is towed.

It is absolutely forbidden to carry out whatever after-market operation in-

volving 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.

DOORS

Before opening a door, always make sure that it can be done safely.

OPENING/CLOSING FROM OUTSIDE

Front doors

– To open the door, turn the key (clockwise for the driver’s door and, upon request for versions/markets where applicable, counterclockwise for the passenger’s door), then remove the key and pull the lever (A-fig. 9).

– To close the door, turn the key in the lock in the opposite direction to the one for opening.

fig. 9

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OPENING/CLOSING FROM INSIDE

Front doors

– To open the door, pull the handle

(A-fig. 10).

– To close the door, pull it; then to prevent

opening from the outside, press the button (A-fig. 11) on the dashboard, the deterrent led (B) on the button lights up with a yellow light to confirm that locking has taken place.

fig. 10

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CENTRAL LOCKING

This allows central locking of the door

locks.

To engage central locking, the doors must be perfectly shut, otherwise locking is denied.

IMPORTANT With central locking engaged, pulling the inside lever for opening one of the front doors causes the unlocking of all the doors.

In the event of a power cut off (blown fuse, battery disconnected, etc.) it is still pos-

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sible to work the lock by hand.

fig. 11

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FRONT SEATS

Only make adjustments

when the car is stationary.

fig. 12

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Fabric upholstery of your car is purpose-made to withstand common wear

resulting from normal use of the car. It is however absolutely necessary to prevent hard and/or prolonged scratching/scraping caused by clothing accessories like metallic buckles, studs, “Velcro” fixings, etc. that stressing locally the fabric could break yarns and damage the upholstery as a consequence.

LENGTHWISE ADJUSTMENT

(

fig. 12

backwards or forwards; in the driving position the arms should be slightly flexed and the hands should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.

locked on the runners, trying to move it to and fro. The lack of this clamping action could cause the seat to move unexpectedly and cause loss of car control.

)

Raise the lever (A) and push the seat

After releasing the adjustment lever, always check that the seat is

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DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT(fig. 12

Turn the knob (D) until obtaining the most

comfortable position.

DRIVER’S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT(fig. 12

To raise the seat, pull the lever (B) up-

wards, then work the lever (up and down) until reaching the required height, then release it. To lower the seat, push the lever (B) downwards, then work the lever (up and down) until reaching the required height.

IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car-

ried out only seated in the driver’s seat.

)

TILTING THE BACK REST (fig. 12

To gain access to the rear seats, pull the

handle (E), the back rest folds and the seat is free to run forwards.

A recovery mechanism with memory makes it possible to take the seat back to its previous position.

Once the seat back has been returned to the travelling condition, make sure that it is correctly clamped, checking that the “red band” on the upper part of the handle (E) is concealed. In fact, this “red band” indicates that the seat back is not clamped.

Also check that the seat is firmly locked on the runners, trying to move it to and fro.

BACK REST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Turn the knob(C) until reaching the position required.

(

fig. 12

)

CENTRAL ARMREST (

)

The armrest, fitted on some versions, is adjustable and can be raised and lowered to the required position.

To adjust, slightly raise the armrest, then press the the release device (A).

Inside the armrest there is an oddments compartment, to use it, raise the cover, pressing the device (B).

fig. 13

)

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SEAT WARMING (fig. 14

)

Seat warming, fitted on certain versions,

is turned on and off through the switch (A) on the outer side of the seat.

Switching on is shown by the lighting up

of the led (B) on the switch itself.

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HEADREST ADJUSTMENT

(

fig. 15

)

To increase passengers’ safety, the head-

rests are adjustable in height.

To adjust, press the button (A) and move

the headrest up or down until it clicks into place.

IMPORTANT The configuration of the

headrest cushion may vary depending on the versions and markets. The purpose of the illustration is only to show how it is adjusted.

Remember that headrests should be adjusted so that the nape, and not the neck,

rests on them. Only in this position do they exert their protective action in the event of a crash from behind.

REAR POCKETS (fig. 16

(for versions/markets where

applicable)

The front seats are fitted with a pocket in

the rear of the back rest.

)

fig. 14

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fig. 15

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REAR SEATS

Fabric upholstery of your car is purpose-made to withstand common wear

EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

The split of rear seat makes it possible to extend the luggage compartment totally or partially, acting separately on one of the two parts, thereby offering different possibilities of load depending on the number of rear passengers.

If a particularly heavy load is placed in the boot, when travelling at night, it

is wise to check the height of the high beams (see “Headlamps” paragraph).

Removing the rear parcel shelf

Proceed as follows:

– free the ends of the two rods (A-fig. 18) supporting the parcel shelf (B) pulling the eyelets (C) off the pins (D);

– release the pins (A-fig. 19) at the outside of the shelf from their housings (B) obtained in the side supports, then remove the shelf pulling it outwards.

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fig. 18

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Total extension

Proceed as follows:

– check that seat buckles of the side belts

are fitted in the respective pockets on the back rest (A-fig. 20) and the tab (B) of the centre abdominal belt is inserted in the support (C).

– pull the handles in the centre of the cush-

ions, then tilt them forwards;

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– raise the headrest to the highest posi-

tion, press both buttons (A-fig. 21) at the side of the two supports, then remove the headrest pulling them upwards;

– move the seat belts to the side extend-

ing them correctly without twisting;

– raise the levers (A-fig. 22) retaining

the back rests and tilt them forwards to obtain a single loading surface (fig. 23).

IMPORTANT For versions/markets where applicable, the retainer levers are replaced by buttons (one for each side). To release the back rests and tilt them, use the buttons themselves.

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fig. 20

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fig. 21

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fig. 22

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fig. 23

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Partial extension

For partial extension, proceed as follows:

– tilt the cushion required pulling the handle at the centre of the cushion, then tilting the actual cushion;

– move the seat belt to one side extending it correctly without twisting;

– raise the lever retaining the back rest and tilt it forwards.

To bring the seat back to its normal position

Proceed as follows:

– move the seat belts to one side extending them correctly without twisting;

– raise the seat backs, pushing them backwards until hearing both clamping devices click into place;

– set the cushions to the horizontal position keeping the centre seat belt raised.

HEADREST ADJUSTMENT

(

fig. 24

for the side seats and, depending on the trim level, it may also have a third headrest in the centre.

“non use position” and reach the (1) “all removed” position. To restore the “non use position”, press button (A-fig. 21) and push the headrest downwards.

)

The car may be fitted with two headrests

To use the headrest, raise it from the (2)

All rear headrests can be removed.

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The particular headrest shape interferes intentionally with the rear passenger’s correct position on the back rest; this forces the passenger to raise the headrest to use it correctly.

IMPORTANT When using rear seats, the headrests shall be kept in the “all removed” position.

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Remember that headrests should be adjusted so that the nape, and not the neck,

rests on them. Only in this position do they exert their protective action in the event of a crash from behind.

fig. 24

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CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 25

To use the armrest (A), present only on

certain versions, lower it as illustrated.

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)

LUGGAGE

STEERING WHEEL RETAINER NET (where provided)

Present only on certain versions, the re-

tainer net (fig. 26) is helpful in correctly arranging the load and/or suitable for transporting light materials.

The driver can adjust the steering wheel

position in rake and height.

To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 27)

pulling it towards the steering wheel.

After moving the steering wheel to the most suitable position, lock it pushing the lever fully forwards.

Any adjustment of the steering wheel position must be carried out only

with the car stationary.

fig. 25

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fig. 26

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fig. 27

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REAR-VIEW MIRROR ADJUSTMENT

INNER

The mirror, fitted with a safety device that causes it to be released in the event of a violent crash, can be moved using the lever (A-fig. 28) to two different positions, normal or antiglare.

OUTER

Electric adjustment

– use the switch (A) to select the mirror

required (right or left);

– pressing the button (B) in one of the

four directions, move the mirror selected previously;

– position the switch (A) in the interme-

diate locking position.

IMPORTANT Adjustment is possible on-

ly with the ignition key at MAR.

(

fig. 29

)

Folding(fig. 30

– In the event of need (for example when the mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror moving it from position (A) to position (B).

When driving the mirrors should always be in position (A).

As the driver’s wing mirror is curved, it may slightly alter the perception of

distance.

)

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Defrosting/demisting

(

fig. 31-32

The electric mirrors are fitted with heat-

ing coils which come into operation with rearscreen heating pressing the button (A) thereby defrosting and/or demisting the mirrors.

IMPORTANT The function is timed and

automatically switched off after a few minutes.

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)

POWER WINDOWS

IMPORTANT With the ignition key at

STOP or removed, the power windows re-

main activated for about 3 minutes and are deactivated immediately the moment a door is opened.

Driver’ side (fig. 33)

The driver’s door panel contains the but-

tons that control the following windows, with the ignition key at MAR:

A - left front window B - right front window.

Press the button to lower the window. Pull

to raise it.

fig. 31

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IMPORTANT The driver’s power window

is fitted with the “continuous automatic operation” device for both lowering and raising the window. A brief press on the upper or lower part of the button will cause it to move and continue automatically: the window stops in the required position by pressing either the upper or lower part of the button again. The passenger window is fitted with “automatic continuous operation” device just for window opening.

Passenger’s side (fig. 34

The button (A) controls the passenger’s

side window.

Button and window operation is the same

as that described for driver’s side.

Improper use of the power windows can be dangerous. Before and during its

operation, always make sure that passengers are not exposed to the risk of harm either directly by the moving windows or by personal objects drawn or knocked by them.

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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.

Do not keep the button pressed when the window is completely raised or

lowered.

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For all versions, after unlocking the doors, keeping the remote control button pressed for about 2 seconds will obtain window opening.

IMPORTANT For versions/markets where applicable, after turning off control unit power (replacing or disconnecting the battery or replacing the power window control unit protection fuses), window automatism shall be restored.

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Proceed as follows with doors closed:

1. open completely the driver’s window

keeping the button pressed for at least 3 seconds after full opening;

2. close completely the driver’s window

keeping the button pressed for at least 3 seconds after full closing;

3. proceed as described in points 1 and

2 also for the passenger’s side;

4. check for proper initialisation by oper-

ating the windows in automatic.

SEAT BELTS

USING THE SEAT BELTS

The belt should be worn keeping the chest

straight and rested against the seat back.

To fasten the seat belts: hold the tongue (A-fig. 35) and insert it into the buckle (B), until hearing the locking click. At removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out again without jerking.

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To unfasten the seat belts: press

button (C-fig. 35). Guide the seat belt with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting. Through the reel, the belt automatically adapts to the body of the passenger wearing it, allowing freedom of movement.

When the car is parked on a steep slope the reel mechanism may block; this is normal. The reel mechanism prevents the webbing coming out when it is jerked or if the car brakes sharply, in a collision or when cornering at high speed.

FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Always adjust the height of the belts adapting it to the person who is wearing it. This precaution improves their effectiveness substantially reducing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Correct adjustment is obtained when the belt passes half way between the end of the shoulder and the neck.

The front seat belt ring can take 4 different positions which make it possible to adjust the height of the belts.

To adjust, press button (A-fig. 36) and lower or raise the grip (B).

Always adjust the seat belt height when the car is stationary.

After adjustment, always check that the slider is anchored in one of the posi-

tions provided. To do this, with the button (A) released, exert a further pressure to allow the anchor device to catch if release did not take place at one of the preset positions.

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Never press button (C)

when travelling.

fig. 36

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REAR BELTS

To fasten the belt: gently pull the belt from

its reel and guide the tape to prevent it from twisting, then insert the tongue (A-fig. 37) into the buckle housing (B).

To unfasten the seat belts, press button (E).

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Rear seat belts shall be worn as shown in

fig. 38. Fig. 39shows improper belt fastening. To tilt the back rest see paragraph “Boot extension”.

IMPORTANT The centre rear seatbelt is

installed on request only for versions/markets on which it is required.

IMPORTANT Remember that, in the

event of an accident, any passengers occupying the rear seats who are not wearing a seat belt not only subject themselves to great personal risk, but constitute a danger to the occupants of the front seats.

PRE-TENSIONING DEVICES

To increase the efficiency of the front seat belts, the car is fitted with pre-tensioning devices. These devices “feel” that the car is being subject to a violent impact by way of a sensor and rewind the seat belts a few centimetres. In this way they ensure that the seat belt adheres to the wearer before the restraining action begins.

The seat belt locks to indicate that the device has intervened; the seat belt cannot be drawn back up even when guiding it manually.

IMPORTANT The pretensioner will give maximum protection when the seat belt adheres snugly to wearer’s chest and hips.

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Pretensioner activation may produce a small amount of smoke. This smoke is in no way toxic and presents no fire hazard.

The emergency tensioning retractor needs no maintenance or lubrication. Any modification to its original features will nullify the retractor effectiveness. If, due to unusual natural events (floods, high waves, etc.), the device has been affected by water and mud, it must be replaced.

Pre-tensioning devices can only be used once. After they have been triggered

contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have them replaced. The validity of the device is 10 years from the date of production on the sticker; the pretensioners should be changed at an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service as this date approaches.

Operations involving banging, vibrations or heating (above 100°C for a maxi-

mum of 6 hours) in the area of the pretensioners may damage or trigger off the device. Vibrations from rough road surfaces or accidental jolting caused by mounting pavements etc. do not have any effect on the pretensioner. If, however, you need assistance, go to Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passengers’ protection in the event of an accident, the front and rear (where provided) seat belt reels contain a load limiter which allows controlled sag in such a way as to dose the force acting on the shoulders and chest during the belt restraining action in case of a crash.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE SEAT BELTS

All the occupants of the car are obliged to respect the local traffic laws regarding the wearing of seat belts.

Always fasten the seat belts before starting.

Seat belts are also to be worn by expectant mothers: the risk of injury in the case of accident is greatly reduced for them and the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt. Pregnant women must of course position the lower part of the belt very low down so that it passes under the abdomen (as illustrated in fig. 40).

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IMPORTANT The seat belt must not be

twisted. The upper part must pass over the shoulder and diagonally across the chest. The lower part must rest across the pelvis and not across the (fig. 41) stomach. Do not use devices (clips, stoppers, etc.) which keep the belts away from the body.

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To ensure the highest degree of protection, you are recommended to keep the

seat backrest in the straightest position possible, and the belt adhering well to the chest and pelvis. Seat belts should always be worn in both the front and rear positions! Travelling without seat belt increases the risk of serious injury or death in the case of accident.

IMPORTANT Each seat belt shall be worn

only by one person: do not carry children on your knee using a single seat belt for both (fig. 42). Do not fasten other objects to the body.

Under no circumstances should the components of the seat belt and preten-

sioner be tampered with or removed. Any operation should be carried out by qualified and authorised personnel. Always contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service.

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If the seat belt has been subjected to shock, for example during an accident, it

must be completely replaced together with the attachments and their screws, and the pretensioning devices, even if visible defects are not detected, as the belt may have lost its resilience.

HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT CONDITIONS

To keep the seat belts always in efficient

conditions, observe the following:

– always use the belts with the tape well taut and never twisted; make sure that it is free to run without impediments;

– after a serious accident, replace the belt being worn at that time, even if it does not appear damaged. Always replace the seat belts if pretensioners have been activated;

– to clean the belts, wash by hand with neutral soap, rinse and leave to dry in the shade. Never use string detergents, bleach or dyes or any other chemical substance that might weaken the fibres;

– prevent the reels from getting wet: their correct operation is only guaranteed if water does not get inside;

– replace the seat belt if it shows significant wear or cut signs.

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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY

For optimal protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems. This is even more important for children.

This prescription is compulsory in all EC countries according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC.

Compared with adults, their head is proportionally larger and heavier than the rest

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of the body, while the muscles and bone structure are not completely developed. Therefore, correct restraint systems are necessary, other than adult seat belts.

The results of research on the best protection for a child are summarised in European Standard ECE- R44, which in addition to making them compulsory, subdivides restraint systems into five groups:

Group 0 0 - 10 kg in weight

Group 0+ 0 - 13 kg in weight

Group 1 9 - 18 kg in weight

Group 2 15 - 25 kg in weight

Group 3 22 - 36 kg in weight

As it may be noted, the groups overlap partly and in fact, in commerce it is possible to find devices that cover more than one weight group. All restraint devices must bear the certification data, together with the control brand, on a solidly fixed label which must absolutely never be removed.

Over 1.50 m in height, from the point of view of restraint systems, children are considered as adults and wear the seat belts normally. Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo offers seats for each weight group, which are the recommended choice, as they have been designed and experimented specifically for Alfa Romeo cars.

Never place cradle child’s seats facing backwards on the front passenger seat of

cars fitted with passenger’s air bag since the air bag activation could cause serious injuries, even mortal. You are advised to carry children always on the rear seat, as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash.

SERIOUS DANGER Children may placed on the front seat of

cars fitted with passenger’s air bag deactivation. In this case, it is absolutely necessary to check the warning light F on the instrument panel to make sure that deactivation has actually took place (see paragraph “Front passenger air bag”). The front passenger’s seat shall be adjusted in the most backward position to prevent any contact between child’s seat and dashboard.

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GROUP 0 AND 0+ (

fig. 43

)

Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing behind on a cradle seat which, supporting the head, does not induce strain on the neck in the event of a sharp deceleration.

The cradle is restrained by the car safety belts, as illustrated, and it should in turn restrain the child with the belts incorporated on it.

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GROUP 1 (

fig. 44

)

Starting from 9 to 18 kg in weight, children may be carried facing forwards with seats fitted with front cushion, through which the car seat belt restrains both child and seat.

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The illustration is indicative only for assembly. Assemble the seat according

to the compulsory instructions provided with it.

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Seats exist which are suitable for covering weight groups 0 and 1 with a rear

connection to the car belts and its own belts to restrain the child. Because of their mass, they can be dangerous if installed incorrectly fastened to the car belts with a cushion. Strictly adhere to the assembly instructions provided.

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GROUP 2 (

fig. 45

)

Starting from 15 to 25 kg in weight, children may be restrained directly by the car seat belts.

Child seats only have the function of positioning the child correctly in relation to the belts, so that the diagonal part adheres to the chest and never to the neck and that the horizontal part adheres to the child’s pelvis and not to the abdomen.

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GROUP 3 (

fig. 46

)

For children from 22 up to 36 kg the child’s chest is thick enough not to need the spacer back rest anymore.

The figure shows proper child seat positioning on the rear seat.

Over 1.50 m in height, children may wear seat belts like adults.

The illustration is indicative only for assembly. Assemble the seat according

to the compulsory instructions provided with it.

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE

Your car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC regulating child’s seat assembling on the different car seats according to

the following table:

Group 0, 0+

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group

Range of weight

up to 13 kg

9-18 kg

15-25 kg

22-36 kg

Front

passenger

Rear

passengers

Central

passenger

Key:

U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified “Groups”.

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Below is a summary of the rules of safety to be followed for carrying children:

– The recommended position for installing a child’s seat is on the rear seat, as it is the most protected in the event of a crash.

– If the passenger’s air bag is deactivated always check warning light cluster to make sure that it has actually been deactivated.

– Carefully follow the instructions provided with the child’s seat, which the supplier is obliged to attach. Keep them in the car

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together with the documents and this booklet. Do not use used seats without the instructions for use.

– Always pull the tape to check that belts are buckled.

on the

– All restraint systems are strictly for one child only: never use for two children at the same time.

– Always make sure that the belts do not rest on the child’s neck.

– During the journey, do not allow the child to stay in abnormal positions or release the belts.

– Do not carry children in your arms, not even small babies. No-one, however strong, can keep hold od them in a crash.

– In the case of accidents, replace the child’s seat with a new one.

Never place cradle child’s seats facing backwards on the front passenger seat of

PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING “ISOFIX TYPE” CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM

The rear seat of your car is preset for mounting the Isofix type child restraint system, a new European standardised system for carrying children safely. Isofix type child restraint system is an additional option that does not prevent from using traditional child restraint systems. Isofix type child restraint system covers three weight groups: 0, 0+ and 1.

Due to its different anchoring system, the Isofix child’ seat shall be anchored just using the metal brackets (A-fig. 47) set between rear seat back and cushion.

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It is actually possible to mount both the traditional restraint system and the Isofix one, e.g. the traditional one on the left and the Isofix type seat on the right.

Since sizes are different, on the rear seats it is possible to install just two traditional child’s seats, or two Isofix type seats. On the front passenger seat it is only possible to mount traditional child’s seats.

Only Isofix type child restraint systems designed and tested for this car must be used.

Mount the child restraint system only with the car stationary. The Isofix child

restraint system is properly anchored to the mounting brackets when clicks are heard. In any case, keep to the installation instructions that must be provided by the child restraint system Manufacturer.

MOUNTING THE ISOFIX TYPE CHILD’S SEAT

Groups 0 and 0+

For children of the 0 and 0+ group (babies up to 13 Kg), the child’s seat is facing backwards and the child is restrained by the child’s seat belts(D-fig. 48).

As the child grows, passing to weight group 1, the child’s seat shall be fitted facing forwards.

For proper mounting proceed as follows:

– check whether the release lever (B) is at rest position (inward);

– find the presetting brackets (A), then position the child restraint system with the fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;

– push the child restraint system until hear-

ing the locking clicks;

– check proper locking by moving the child’s seat with force: the built-in safety mechanism actually inhibits proper coupling with only one coupling locked.

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Group 1

For proper mounting proceed as follows:

– check whether the release lever (B-

fig. 49) is at rest position (inward);

– find the presetting brackets (A), then

position the child restraint system with fastening devices (C) aligned with the brackets;

– push the child restraint system until hear-

ing the locking clicks;

– check proper locking by moving the

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child’s seat with force: the built-in safety mechanism actually inhibits improper coupling with only one coupling locked.

With this configuration, the child is secured also by the car seat belts and by the upper belts. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat refer to the child’s seat handbook.

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AIR BAG

The car is fitted with front air bags for the driver and for the passenger (side bags - window bags).

FRONT AIR BAGS

The front air bag (driver’s and passenger’s) has been designed to protect the occupants in the event of head-on crashes of mediumhigh severity by placing the cushion between the occupant and the steering wheel or dashboard.

Front air bags are designed to protect the car occupants in front crashes and therefore non-activation in other types of collisions (side collisions, rear-end shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not a system malfunction.

In the case of a crash, an electronic control unit, when necessary, triggers inflation of the cushion.

The cushion inflates instantaneously, setting itself between the body of the front occupants and the structures that could cause injury. The cushion then deflates immediately afterwards.

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The front air bag (driver’s and passenger’s) does not replace but is complementary to the use of belts, which should always be worn, as specified by law in Europe and most non-European countries.

In the event of a crash a person that is not wearing the seat belt moves forwards and may come into contact with the cushion while it is still opening. Under these circumstances the protection offered by the cushion is reduced.

Front air bags may not be triggered in the following conditions:

– collisions against highly deformable objects which do not concern the car front surface (for example the bumper crashing against the guard rail);

– wedging under other cars or protective barriers (for example under a lorry or guard rail);

as they do not offer any more protection than the seat belts and therefore activation would be inappropriate. Therefore the failure to be triggered does not mean that the system is not working properly.

Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steering wheel and on the pas-

senger’s air bag cover. Do not put objects on the dashboard on the passenger’s side (e.g. cell phones) because they may interfere with the correct passenger’s air bag opening and seriously injure the occupants of the car.

The driver’s and passenger’s front air bag has been designed to improve the protection of a person wearing a seat belt.

Its volume at maximum inflation fills most of the space between the steering wheel and the driver and between the dashboard and the passenger.

In the event of minor side crashes (for which the restraining action of the seat belts is sufficient), the air bags are not deployed. Also in this case it is of vital importance to wear the seat belts since in case of side crash they guarantee proper positioning of the occupant.

DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG

It consists of an instant-inflating cushion

contained in a special recess in the centre of the steering wheel (fig. 50).

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PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

It consists of an instant-inflating cushion contained in a special recess in the dashboard; its volume is bigger than the driver’s one (fig. 51).

Never place cradle child’s seats facing backwards on the front passenger seat of

cars fitted with passenger’s air bag since the air bag activation could

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cause serious injuries, even mortal. You are advised to carry children always on the rear seat, as this is the most protected position in the case of a crash.

SERIOUS DANGER Children may placed on the front seat of

MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG

(

fig. 52

)

(upon request for versions / markets where applicable)

Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front seat, the passenger’s font air bag can be deactivated.

Deactivation/reactivation takes place with ignition key at STOP, and operating it in the special key switch set in the glovebox.

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The key can be inserted and removed in

both positions.

IMPORTANT Operate the switch only

when the engine is not running and the ignition key is removed.

The key-operated switch has two positions:

– passenger’s front airbag activated (ON

position P): warning light

on instrument cluster off; it is absolutely prohibited to carry a child on the front seat.

– passenger’s front airbag deactivated

(OFF position

): warning light

on instrument cluster on; it is possible to carry a child protected by special restraint system on the front seat.

The warning light

on the cluster stays on permanently until the passenger’s air bag is reactivated.

Deactivation of the passenger’s front air bag does not inhibit operation of the side air bag.

SIDE AIR BAGS

(SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG)

SIDE BAG (

fig. 53

The side bag is formed of an instantaneously-inflating cushion housed in the back rest of the front seat and protects the chest of occupants in case of a side crash of medium-high severity.

)

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WINDOW BAG (

fig. 54

)

The window bag is formed of two “curtain” cushions housed in the side roof lining covered by a special trim, which protects the head of front and rear occupants in the event of a side crash thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface.

IMPORTANT In the event of side crash, you can obtain the best protection by the system keeping a correct position on the seat, thus allowing correct window bag unfolding.

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IMPORTANT The front and/or side air

bags may be activated if the car is subjected to heavy shocks or accidents that involve the underbody area, such as for example violent bumps against steps, pavements or fixed obstacles on the ground, falling into big holes or bumpy roads.

IMPORTANT The triggering of air bags

releases a small amount of powder. This powder is not harmful and does not indicate a start of fire; also the surfaces of the deployed bag and the car interior may be covered with dusty residue: this may irritate the skin and eyes. In the event of exposure,

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wash with neutral soap and water.

Life and validity of pyrotechnic charge and coil contact are indicated on the label set near the lock of the left front door. As this date approaches, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the device replaced.

IMPORTANT Should an accident occur

in which any of the safety devices is activated, take the car to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the devices activated replaced and to have the system checked.

All operations involving checking, repairing and replacing components concerning the air bag must be carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services

If the car is to be demolished, Alfa Romeo Authorised Services should be contacted beforehand to have the system deactivated. If the car changes ownership, the new owner must be informed of the instructions for use and of the above warnings and be given this “Owner’s Manual”.

IMPORTANT The triggering of the pretensioners, front air bags and side bags is decided in a differentiated manner depending on the type of crash. The failure to trigger one or more of them does not necessarily indicate a system malfunction.

Never rest head, arms and elbows on the door, on the windows and in the

window bag area to prevent possible injuries during the inflation phase.

Never lean head, arms and elbows out of the window.

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GENERAL CAUTIONS

If when turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning

light¬does not turn on or if it stays on when travelling there could be a failure in safety systems; in this event air bags or pretensioners could not trigger in case of impact or, in a minor number of cases, they could trigger accidentally. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services immediately to have the system checked.

Do not cover the backrest of front seats with trims or covers that are not suitable

to be used with side bags.

Never travel with objects on your lap, in front of your chest or with a pipe,

pencil, etc. between your lips; injury may result in the event of the air bag being triggered.

Always keep your hands on the steering wheel rim when driving, so that if the

air bag is triggered, it can inflate without meeting any obstacles which could cause serious harm to you. Do not drive with the body bent forwards, keep the seat back rest in the erect position and lean your back well against it.

If the car has been stolen or an attempt to steal it has been made, if it has

been subjected to vandals or floods, have the air bag system checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

Remember that with the key engaged and at MAR, even if the engine is not

running, the air bags may be triggered on a stationary car if it is bumped by another moving car. Therefore, never seat children on the front seat even when the car is stationary. On the other hand remember that if the key is at STOP, no safety system (air bags or pretensioners) is triggered in the event of an impact; in this case, failure to come into action cannot be considered as a sign that the system is not working properly.

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When the ignition key is

turned to MAR, the warn-

ing light ger’s front air bag deactivation switch at ON) turns on and flashes for few seconds to remind that passenger’s air bag will be deployed in a crash, after which it should go off.

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automatic seat washing stations).

Never wash seat backrests with pressurised water or steam (by hand or at

(with passen-

The front air bag is triggered for shocks greater in magnitude than the pre-

tensioners. For impacts between these two thresholds, it is therefore normal that only the pretensioners are triggered.

Do not hook rigid objects to the coat hooks and to the support handles.

The air bag does not substitute the seat belts, but only increases their effec-

tiveness. Moreover, since the front air bags do not come into operation in the event of front impact at low speed, side collisions, bumps from behind or overturning, in these circumstances the occupants would only be protected by the seat belts which must therefore always be fastened.

STEERING WHEEL LEVERS

The devices and services controlled by the

levers on the steering wheel can only be activated with the ignition key at MAR.

LEFT-HAND LEVER

The left-hand lever controls the outer lights except for the fog lamps and rear fog guards.

When the outer lights are switched on, the various controls on the dashboard are illuminated.

Only with the ignition key at PARK, regardless of the position of the knurled ring, the sidelights and number plate lights stay on.

Position (1 or 2-fig. 60) of the lever causes the turning on only of the sidelights (front and rear), on the right or left respectively.

Lights switched off

When the pointer in the knurled ring is opposite the symbol O, the outer lights are switched off.

(

fig. 55

)

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Sidelights(fig. 56

)

The sidelights are switched on by turning

the knurled ring from O to6.

The

warning light on the instrument

cluster will come on at the same time.

(

Dipped-beam headlights

fig. 57

These are switched on by turning the

knurled ring from

6to2

)

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Main beams (fig. 58

)

To turn the main beams on, set the knurled

ring to position

and push the lever towards the dashboard (stable position); warning light

on the instrument panel

will turn on.

To set dipped-beams back pull the lever to-

wards the steering wheel.

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When the dipped beam headlights and the fog lamps are switched on, the outer light control unit (integrated in the Body Computer) works according to the following logics:

– turning on the main beams, the dipped beams turn off while the fog lamps stay on, when restoring the starting condition at dipped beam setting;

– turning on the main beams, the fog lamps turn off and then turn on again automatically as the main beams are switched off.

Therefore, in the event of Body Computer replacement, the outer light operating logic may be different.

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Flashing(fig. 59

The headlights are flashed pulling the lever towards the steering wheel (instable position) regardless of the position of the knurled ring. The cluster will come on at the same time.

IMPORTANT Only the main-beam lights are flashed. To avoid penalties follow local regulations.

Direction indicators

(

fig. 60

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ring, moving the lever to the stable position will:

direction indicators.

)

Regardless of the position of the knurled

up, position (1) - engage the right-hand

down, position (2) - engage the left-hand

)

warning light on the

One of the warning lights ( come on on the instrument cluster at the same time.

The lever is returned to its position automatically and the indicators are switched off when the steering wheel is straightened.

IMPORTANT If you wish to signal a rapid change of direction involving only a minimal movement of the steering wheel, the lever can be removed up or down without it clicking (unstable position). When released, the lever will return to its home position.

RorE

) will

“Follow me home” device

(

fig. 61

space in front of the car for the length of time set, and is activated with the ignition key at STOP or removed, pulling the lefthand lever towards the steering wheel.

within 2 minutes from when the engine is turned off. At each single movement of the lever, the staying on of the dipped beams and sidelights is extended by 30 seconds up to a maximum of 3.5 minutes; the lights switch off automatically after the time set.

warning light on the cluster turns on.

)

This function allows the illumination of the

This function is activated pulling the lever

Each time the lever is operated, the

fig. 60

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This function can be interrupted by keeping the lever pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.

RIGHT-HAND LEVER

The right-hand lever is used to operate the windscreen wiper-washer and rearscreen wiper-washer. The windscreen washer also activates the headlamp washers, if fitted.

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Windscreen wiper-washer

(

fig. 62-63

)

The lever can be moved to five different

positions, corresponding to:

A - Windscreen wiper off.

B - Intermittent.

With the lever in position (B), turning the

ring (F), four possible intermittent speeds are obtained:

■

■■

■■■

■■■■

= intermittent slow. = intermittent medium. = intermittent medium-fast. = intermittent fast.

C - Continuous, slow.

D - Continuous, fast.

E - Fast, temporary (unstable position).

Operation in position (E) is limited to the

time the lever is held in this position. When the lever is released, it returns to position (A) automatically stopping the wiper.

“Intelligent washing” function

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

Keeping the lever pulled, with only one movement it is possible to operate the washer jet and the wiper at the same time; indeed, the latter comes into action automatically if the lever is pulled for more than half a second.

The wiper stops working a few strokes after releasing the lever; a further “cleaning stroke” after a few seconds completes the wiping operation.

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fig. 62

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Rain sensor

The rain sensor (A), fitted only on cer-

tain versions, is an electronic device combined with the windscreen wiper which has the purpose of automatically adjusting the number of wipes during intermittent operation to the intensity of the rain.

All the other functions controlled by the

right-hand lever remain unchanged.

The rain sensor is activated automatically

moving the right-hand lever to position (B- fig. 62) and it has a range of adjustment

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that gradually varies between wiper stationary (no wiping) when the windscreen is dry, to wiper at first continuous speed (continuous, slow) with heavy rain.

(

fig. 64

)

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Turning the knurled ring (F-fig. 62) it

is possible to increase the sensitivity of the rain sensor, obtaining a quicker change from stationary, when the windscreen is dry, to first continuous speed (continuous, slow).

Operating the windscreen washer with the

rain sensor activated (lever at position B) the normal washing cycle is performed at the end of which the rain sensor resumes its normal automatic function.

Turning the ignition key to STOPthe rain

sensor is deactivated and the next time the engine is started (MAR position) it will not be reactivated even if the lever has remained in position (B). In this case to activate the rain sensor, simply move the lever to (A) or (C) and then back to (B).

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

The rain sensor is located behind the inner rear-view mirror in contact with the windscreen and inside the area cleaned by the wiper and it controls an electronic control unit which in turn controls the wiper motor.

At each start, the rain sensor automatically stabilises at a temperature of about 40°C to eliminate any condensation from the control surface and prevent the formation of ice.

The rain sensor is able to detect and automatically adapt to the presence of the following particular conditions which require different sensitivity:

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

– streaks of water caused by worn wiper blades;

– difference between day and night (the human eye is more disturbed during the night by the wet glass surface).

fig. 64

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Headlamp washers

These come into operation when the windscreen washer is turned on with the dipped/main beam headlights on.

IMPORTANT On certain versions when the headlamp washer is operating, the climate control system automatically engages inside air re-circulation, to prevent the smell of liquid detergent from entering the passenger compartment.

(

fig. 65

)

CRUISE CONTROL

GENERAL

The speed regulator (CRUISE CON-

TROL), 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 because the speed memorised is automatically maintained.

IMPORTANT The device can only be en-

gaged at speeds between 30 and 190 km/h.

The device is disengaged automatically in

any of the following cases:

– pressing the brake pedal;

– pressing the clutch pedal;

– if the ASR, MSR or ESP system cuts in;

– with Selespeed transmission if a gear is

changed;

– inadvertently moving the Selespeed

gear control lever to N.

CONTROLS(fig. 66

Cruise Control is controlled by the

ON/OFF knurled ring (A), by the +/– ring (B) and by the RES button (C).

Ring (A) has two positions:

– OFF in this position the device is deac-

tivated;

)

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fig. 65

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Cruise Control must be activated only when the route and traffic allow a

constant speed for a sufficiently long distance completely safely.

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– ON is the normal operating position of

the device. When the ring (A) is in this position, the warning light strument cluster turns on.

Ring (B) serves for memorising and main-

taining the car sped or for increasing or lowering the speed memorised.

Turn the ring (B) to (+) to memorise the

speed reached or increase the speed memorised.

Turn the ring (B) to (–) to lower the speed

memorised.

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Each time the ring is actuated (B) the speed

increases or lowers by about 1.5 km/h.

Keeping the ring turned the speed changes continuously. The new speed reached will be maintained automatically.

The RES button (C) resets the memorised speed.

IMPORTANT Turning the ignition key to STOP or the ring (A) to OFF, the speed

memorised is cleared and the system is switched off.

on the in-

TO MEMORISE THE SPEED

Move the ring (A) to ON and take the car

to the required speed normally. Turn the ring (B) to (+) for at least three seconds, then release it. The car speed is memorised and it is therefore possible to release the accelerator pedal.

The car will continue to travel at the memorised constant speed until one of the following conditions takes place:

– pressing the brake pedal;

– pressing the clutch pedal;

– if the ASR, MSR or ESP system cuts in;

– with Selespeed transmission if a gear is changed;

– inadvertent movement of the Selespeed gear control lever to position N.

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

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, 5th or 6th speed);

– press the RES button (C).

TO INCREASE THE MEMORISED SPEED

The speed memorised can be increased in two ways:

1) pressing the accelerator and then mem-

orising the new speed reached (turning the ring to (B) for more than three seconds);

2) momentaneously turning the ring (B)

to (+): each pulse of the ring will correspond to a slight increase in speed (about 1.5 km/h) while pressing continuously will correspond to a continuous speed increase. Releasing the ring (B) the new speed will be memorised automatically.

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TO REDUCE THE MEMORISED SPEED

The speed memorised can be reduced in

two ways:

1) disengaging the device (for instance

pressing the brake pedal) and then memorising the new speed (turning the ring (B) to (+) for at least three seconds);

2) keeping the ring pressed (B) at (–)

until reaching the new speed which will be memorised automatically.

TO RESET THE MEMORISED SPEED

The memorised speed is automatically re-

set turning off the engine or moving the ring (A) to OFF.

When travelling with the cruise control on, do not move the gearshift lever to

neutral and do not move the Selespeed selector to N.

It is advisable to engage the cruise control only when the conditions of the traffic or roads so permit under completely safe conditions, i.e.: straight and dry roads, dual carriage ways or motorways, flowing traffic and smooth road surface. Do not engage the device in town or in heavy traffic conditions.

Cruise control may only be engaged at speeds between 30 and 190 km/h.

The device may only be engaged in in 4th, 5th or 6th gear, depending on the speed of the car. Travelling downhill with the device engaged the car speed may increase more than the memorised one, due to the change in the engine load.

If the device is faulty or not working, turn the ring (A) to OFF and contact Al-

fa Romeo Authorised Services after checking that the protection fuse is intact.

The ring (A) may be left constantly at ON

without damaging the device. You are, however, advised to switch the device off when not in use, turning the ring to OFF, to avoid memorising speeds by accident.

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DASHBOARD

(For right-hand drive versions see dashboard and instruments in the dedicated paragraph at the end of the manual)

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fig. 67

1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Tailgate release button - 6. Cards holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 7. Sound system (for versions/markets where applicable) - 8. Adjustable central air vents - 9. Upper fixed vent - 10. Glass/can holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 11. Front fog light button - 12. Hazard light switch - 13. Rear fog light button - 14. front passenger’s air bag - 15. Glovebox - 16. Door locking button - 17. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 18. Cigar lighter/ashtray housing lid - 19. Temperature sensor - 20. Windscreen wiper stalk - 21. Ignition key and ignition switch - 22. Horn - 23. Steering wheel locking/release lever - 24. Driver’s air bag - 25. Set of controls - 26. Bonnet opening lever.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer display (mileage recorder, trip meter with headlamp position display) - E. Reconfigurable multifunction display - F. Rev counter

NOTE On JTDM versions the scale bottom is at 6000 revs.

fig. 68 - petrol versions

fig. 69 - Black Line petrol versions

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fig. 70 - Q2 diesel version

fig. 71 - 2.0 JTS Selespeed versions

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fig. 71a - 2.0 JTS Selespeed Black Line version

fig. 71b - 3.2 V6 version

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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)

The gauge (A-fig. 72) indicates the car

speed.

ODOMETER

Odometer display (B-fig. 72) with dou-

ble meter (total and trip) and headlamp position display.

The display shows:

– the mileage on the first line (6 figures)

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– the trip meter on the second line (4 fig-

ures)

– aside the position of the headlight aim-

ing device.

To reset the trip meter, keep button (A-

fig. 73) on the plate at the side of the steering column pressed for a few seconds.

IMPORTANT If the battery is discon-

nected the trip meter reading is not stored.

REV COUNTER (

fig. 74

)

The danger zone (red, or white on certain versions) indicates excessive high engine speed. Do not drive for long periods with the pointer in this area.

IMPORTANT The electronic injection con-

trol system gradually shuts off the flow of fuel when the engine is “over-revving” resulting in a gradual loss of engine power.

When the engine is idling, the rev counter may indicate a gradual or sudden highering of the speed, this is normal as it takes place during normal operation, for example when engaging the climate control system or the fan. In particular a slow change in the speed preserves the battery charge.

fig. 72

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FUEL LEVEL GAUGE WITH RESERVE INDICATOR

This shows the amount of fuel left in the

fuel tank.

0 - tank empty.

1 - tank full (see the indications given in

paragraph “At the filling station").

The warning light K(A-fig. 76) turns on to indicate that approx. 7 litres of fuel are left in the tank.

IMPORTANT The pointer can reach the red area also for a sum of unfavourable conditions, i.e.: slow speed, uphill, fully laden or towing a trailer with hot outside temperature.

IMPORTANT Refuelling shall always be performed with engine off and ignition key at

STOP. If the engine is off but the key is at MAR, a wrong fuel level could temporarily

be indicated. This is due to the internal system control logic and cannot be considered as a system malfunctioning.

ENGINE COOLANT FLUID TEMPERATURE GAUGE WITH MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT

This shows the temperature of the engine coolant fluid and begins when the fluid temperature exceeds approx. 50°C.

Normally the pointer should be towards the middle of the scale. If the pointer reaches the higher temperatures of the scale (red section, or white on certain versions) the request for car performance should be decreased.

The turning on of the

(B-fig. 76)

warning light (on some versions together with the message shown on the reconfigurable multifunction display) indicates that the coolant fluid temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

IMPORTANT The temperature of the en-

gine coolant may rise towards the maximum values (red section, or white on certain versions) when the car is driven at low speeds, especially when the ambient air temperature is high. In this case it is advisable to stop the car and switch off the engine for a few minutes, after which the journey can be resumed, preferably at a higher speed.

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fig. 76

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DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY (where fitted)

The digital multifunction display shows the following: clock, outside temperature, buzzer setting (buzzer on/off), rheostat (light adjustment),

condition of the inertial fuel cut-off switch (FPS on).

CONTROL BUTTONS

To make use of the information the digital display (with the ignition key at MAR) is able to give, you should firstly familiarise with the con-

trol buttons on the plate at the side of the steering column, using them as described in the following paragraphs. Before doing anything at all, you are advised to read this chapter in full.

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fig. 75

(fig. 75)

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To decrease the value displayed

Press for less than 1 second (pulse), indicated with scriptions, to access the various adjustments

Press for more than 2 seconds, indicated with to confirm the choice required and return to the previous display

To decrease the value displayed

in the following descriptions,

in the following de-

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CLOCK

Adjusting the hours

Press the MODE button in

will flash. Set the hour required using buttons

▲or▼

Every press on the button will increase by

one unit.

Keeping the button pressed obtains auto-

matic fast increase or decrease.

When you are near the value required, release the control and complete adjustment with single presses.

Then press the MODE button in store.

clock and outside temperature display buzzer activated display (

(fig. 76)

, the hours

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Adjusting the minutes

Press the MODE button twice in minutes will flash. Set the minutes required using buttons

Every press on the button will increase by one unit.

Keeping the button pressed obtains automatic fast increase or decrease.

When you are near the value required, release the control and complete adjustment with single presses.

Then press the MODE button in store.

OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE

Outside temperature can be viewed on the display lower side, under the hour indication. When the outside temperature is below or 3° C, the indicator starts flashing together with the buzzer, to warn the driver about the possible presence of ice on the road. The acoustic signal lasts about 2 seconds, while the outside temperature indicator flashes for about 10 seconds. The signal of possible presence of ice on the road is repeated only if the outside temperature is over 6° C and then reaches again 3° C.

▲or▼

, the

(fig. 76)

BUZZER

The buzzer which accompanies the controls may be activated (ON) or deactivated (OFF); proceed as follows:

Press the MODE button 3 times in then use buttons on or off.

Then press the MODE button in store the condition chosen.

(fig. 77-78)

▲or▼

, to turn the buzzer

ON)

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fig. 76

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LIGHT RHEOSTAT

(fig. 79-80)

This function makes it possible to adjust the lighting (dimming/increasing) of the instrument cluster, odometer display (total and trip meter, headlamp aiming device display) of the clock/outside temperature display and of the radio display.

To access the light rheostat, open the menu by pressing button MODE, select “ILLU” (first option displayed) by pressing again button MODE and then set the re-

▲/▼

quired level using buttons

“ILLU” function is available when at least

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the side/taillights are on.

Partial lighting

▼

Keeping button

pressed (on the plate at the side of the steering column) for more than 4 seconds the instrument cluster light-

buzzer deactivated display (OFF)

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ing is turned off with the exception of the speedometer.

Keeping button

▲

pressed (on the plate at the side of the steering column) for more than 4 seconds the complete instrument cluster lighting is turned on again.

display with minimum brightness

fig. 79

display with maximum brightness

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INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH ON DISPLAY

(fig. 81)

The display shown appears automatically when the inertial fuel cut-off switch cuts in, following a crash of a certain magnitude.

The switch shuts off the supply of fuel.

IMPORTANT See the description in the Controls paragraph under the Inertial fuel cut-off switch.

inertial fuel cut-off switch on display

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fig. 78

fig. 80

fig. 81

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RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

The reconfigurable multifunction display is able to display all the useful and necessary information when driving, in particular:

INFORMATION ON STANDARD SCREEN

❒

Time (A-fig. 82);

❒

Outside temperature (B);

❒

Date (C).

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INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITION

❒

Trip computer;

❒

Lighting adjustment (rheostat);

❒

Display of failure messages with corresponding symbol;

❒

Display of warning messages with corresponding symbol (e.g.: possible ice on road);

❒

Gear selected (2.0 T.SPARK Selespeed versions only);

❒

Engine oil level (JTDM versions only).

CONTROL BUTTONS

fig. 83

MODE

Press the button briefly: to confirm

the selected option and/or to go to next screen;

Press the button for long: to con-

firm the selected option and to go back to previous screen;

▲/▼

to scroll the “Setup Menu” upwards/downwards or to increase/decrease the value displayed.

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fig. 82

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“SETUP MENU”

The “Setup Menu” shall be used to perform the adjustments and/or settings described on the following pages, by pressing button MODE

and

▲/▼

(see fig. 83). Press briefly button MODE to display the setup menu. The menu consists of a set of functions arranged in a “cir-

cular fashion” fig. 84.

English

Deutsch

Italiano

Nederlands

Espãnol

Français

SERVICE

MENU OFF

DIMMER

SPEED

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fig. 84

Press brifely button MODE to open the menu. To surf the menu, press buttons

possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting “DIMMER” and “SPEED” values). When the car is stationary access to the whole menu

is enabled.

UNITS

LANGUAGE

NAVIGATION

TELEPHONE

BUZZER

RADIO

DST (SUMMER TIME)

MODE 12/24

▲or▼

TRIP B

TIME

DATE

Day

Year

. For safety reasons, when the car is running, it is

Month

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Engine oil level check (JTD versions)

Turning the ignition key to MAR the dis-

play shows the engine oil level for a few seconds. During this phase, to clear the display and move to next screen, press briefly button MODE.

IMPORTANT To make sure that the en-

gine oil level displayed is correct, carry out the check with the car on level ground.

Fig. 85 refers to the correct engine oil

level display. As the oil level gradually falls, the full bars go off leaving room for the empty ones.

Fig. 86 refers to the display with an oil

level below the preset minimum. In this condition the bars are all empty.

IMPORTANT In this case the correct en-

gine oil level should be restored as soon as possible, see “Checking levels” in section “Car maintenance”.

Fig. 87 refers to the display with an oil

level above the preset maximum. In this condition the bars are all full.

IMPORTANT In this case, contact Alfa

Romeo Authorised Services who will restore the correct engine oil level.

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fig. 85

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DIMMER

With this function it is possible to adjust the lighting (dimming/brightening) of the instrument cluster, mileage recorder (total, trip meter), headlight aiming display, radio display, radio navigator display (where provided) and two-zone climate control (where provided).

Proceed as follows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show a graduated scale;

❒

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press buttons quired.

Partial lighting

Keeping button ( seconds, the rev counter lighting is turned off.

Keeping button ( 4 seconds, the complete instrument cluster lighting is turned on again.

IMPORTANT When external lights are switched on dimming of the brightness can be perceived. In the event of any faults, lighting adjustment (rheostat) is not possible and the display is shown at its maximum brightness.

▲/▼

to adjust as re-

▼

) pressed for more than 4

▲

) pressed for more than

SPEED

With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit (km/h or mph), when this limit is exceeded the driver is immediately alerted (see section “Warning lights and messages”).

To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word ON;

❒

press briefly button MODE then, use buttons

▲/▼

to set the required speed

(during setting the value flashes).

❒

press briefly button MODE 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 of the button creases or decreases by one unit. Keeping button▲/▼pressed, obtain automatic fast increase/decrease. When you are near the required setting release the button and complete adjustment with single presses.

▲/▼

To clear setting:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word OFF;

❒

press button ( the word OFF;

❒

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

in-

▼

): the display will show

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TRIP B

With this option it is possible to turn

(ON/OFF) the TRIP B function (partial trip) which displays the figures relating to AVERAGE CONSUMPTION B, AVERAGE SPEED B, TRAVEL TIME B, and TRAVEL DISTANCE B during a “partial mission” contained in the “general mission” (for further information see “Trip Computer”).

For activation/deactivation, proceed as fol-

lows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word ON;

❒

use buttons ▲/▼to select on or off;

❒

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

TIME

This function enables to set the clock (hours - minutes).

Proceed as follows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the hour;

❒

press buttons

❒

press briefly button MODE to set minutes (pressing the button for long will return to standard screen);

❒

press buttons

❒

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

IMPORTANT Every press of the button

▲/▼

increases or decreases by one unit. Keeping button tomatic fast increase/decrease. When you are near the required setting release the button and complete adjustment with single presses.

▲/▼

for setting;

pressed, obtain au-

DATE

This function enables to update the date

(day - month - year).

To correct the date proceed as follows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the date;

❒

press buttons ▲/▼for setting the day;

❒

press briefly button MODE for setting the month (or press the button for long to go back to standard screen);

❒

press buttons

❒

press briefly button MODE for setting the year (or press the button for long to go back to standard screen);

❒

press buttons

❒

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

▲/▼

for setting;

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DST (SUMMER TIME)

This option enables to turn ON/OFF the

summer time function (which corresponds to + 1 hour in relation to the daylight time).

For activation/deactivation, proceed as fol-

lows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word ON;

❒

use buttons ▲/▼to select on or off;

❒

press briefly button MODE to go back to the menu screen or press the button

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for long to go back to the standard screen.

Selecting and activating the “DST ON”

function, the display switches from daylight time to summer time and vice versa, with no need to intervene manually on the “TIME” function described previously.

MODE 12/24

This option enables to set the clock in the

12h or 24h mode.

To adjust, proceed as follows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show 12h;

❒

press buttons or 24h);

❒

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

RADIO

This option enables to activate/deactivate

(ON/OFF) the repetition of the information displayed by the radio front panel on the instrument panel display.

For activation/deactivation, proceed as fol-

lows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word ON;

❒

use buttons ▲/▼to select on or off;

❒

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

Selecting and activating “RADIO DIS-

PLAY ON”, when turning the radio on, the display repeats the information displayed by the radio front panel.

▲/▼

for setting (12h

TELEPHONE

This option enables to activate/deactivate

(ON/OFF) displaying of the name (if in the list) and phone number of the caller on the instrument panel display.

For activation/deactivation, proceed as fol-

lows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word ON;

❒

use buttons ▲/▼to select on or off;

❒

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

Selecting and activating “TELEPHONE

DISPLAY ON”, when a phone call arrives, the display shows the name (if in the list) and the phone number of the caller.

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NAVIGATION

This option enables, during use of the ra-

dionavigator, to activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) the repetition of the pictograms displayed by the radionavigator on the instrument panel display.

For activation/deactivation, proceed as fol-

lows:

❒

press briefly button MODE: the display will show the word ON;

❒

use buttons ▲/▼to select on or off;

❒

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

Selecting and activating “NAVIGATION

DISPLAY ON”, the instrument panel display shows the information displayed by the radionavigator display.

LANGUAGE

This option enables to select the language

required for the texts shown on the display.

To set the required language proceed as

follows:

❒

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

❒

press buttons

❒

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

▲/▼

for setting;

UNITS

This option enables to set the units for distance covered (km or mi), fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or mpg) and temperature (°C or °F).

To set the required unit proceed as follows:

❒

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

❒

press buttons

❒

press briefly button MODE to select the temperature unit (or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen): the display will show °C or °F (according to previous setting);

❒

press buttons

▲/▼

for setting;

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❒

press briefly button MODE to select the consumption unit (or press the button for long to go back to the standard screen);

❒

If the distance unit set is “km”, the display will show “l/100km” or “km/l”: press buttons ting. If the distance unit set is “mi”, the display will show “mpg”;

❒

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

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screen.

IMPORTANT The temperature unit (°C

or °F) set on the display is also shown on the displays of the two-zone climate control (where provided) and radionavigator (where provided).

▲/▼

for set-

BUZZER

This option enables to adjust the volume of the roger-beep accompanying the activation of the car buttons and any failure/warning indication shown on the display.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

❒

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

❒

press buttons

❒

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

IMPORTANT In the buzzer OFF condition, any buzzer failure warnings are maintained.

▲/▼

for setting;

SERVICE

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

To consult this function, proceed as follows:

❒

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

❒

press buttons quired service info;

❒

press briefly button MODE 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 20,000 km; this is shown automatically, with the ignition key to MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or mi) from this deadline and it will be displayed again every 200 km. The display can only be reset by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

▲/▼

to display the re-

MENU OFF

Selecting this option will bring back to standard screen.

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TRIP COMPUTER

General features

The “Trip computer” displays information 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 the following diagram) is “contained” within the complete mission.

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

End of complete mission

Start of new mission

Reset GENERAL TRIP

End of partial mission

Start of new partial mission

Reset TRIP B

TRIP B

GENERAL TRIP

Reset TRIP B

End of partial mission

Start of new partial mission

TRIP B

Start of new partial mission

Reset TRIP B

End of partial mission

TRIP B

End of complete mission

Start of new mission

Reset GENERAL TRIP

End of partial mission

Start of new partial mission

Reset TRIP B

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The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures relating to:

❒

Average consumption

❒

Actual consumption

❒

Average speed

❒

Travel time

❒

Range

❒

Travel Distance

TRIP B displays information concerning:

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❒

Average consumption B

❒

Average speed B

❒

Travel time B

❒

Travel Distance B

Values displayed

Average consumption

This value shows the average consumption

from the start of the new mission.

Actual 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 over 5 minutes.

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”.

IMPORTANT Lacking information, TRIP COMPUTER values are displayed with “- - - -”. When normal operating condition is reset, calculation of different units will restart regularly. Values displayed before the failure will not be reset.

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New mission

(reset)

Reset can be:

❒

“manual”: reset is performed by the driver by pressing for long button SET;

❒

“automatic”: reset is performed when the “travel 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.

SET BUTTON

This button, set on the right steering col-

umn stalk (fig. 86), shall be used (with ignition key MAR), to enter the GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B functions.

Button SETshall also be used to reset the

GENERAL TRIP and TRIP B functions to start a new mission:

- short push: to go to next screen;

- long push: to reset and then start a

new mission.

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Start of journey procedure (reset)

With ignition key at MAR, press and keep button SET pressed for over 2 seconds to reset.

The reset operation (button SET pressed for over 2 seconds) in the presence of the screens concerning the GENERAL TRIP makes it possible to reset also the TRIP B.

The reset operation (button SET pressed for over 2 seconds) in the presence of the screens concerning only the TRIP B makes it possible to reset only the information associated with this function.

IMPORTANT RANGE and ACTUAL CONSUMPTION information cannot be reset.

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fig. 86

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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES

Handbrake on

The warning light turns on when the hand-

brake is on.

HIGH ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (red)

IMPORTANT The presence of warning

lights depends on the type of engine and equipment with which the car is fitted.

LOW BRAKE FLUID

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Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-

ing light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

Low brake fluid level

The warning light turns on (together with message + symbol on the display) when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, due to possible leak in the circuit.

LEVEL (red)

HANDBRAKE ON (red)

If the warning light turns on when travelling, check that the handbrake is not

engaged. If the warning light stays on with handbrake disengaged, stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-

ing light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

The warning light turns on (together with message + symbol on the display) when the engine is overheated: if the warning light comes on when driving, stop the car leaving the engine on and slightly accelerated to further activate the circulation of the coolant fluid.

If the warning light does not turn off within the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

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AIR BAG FAILURE (red)

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

LOW BATTERY CHARGE

Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-

ing light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

The warning light stays on glowing steadi-

ly if there is a failure in the air bag system.

If when turning the ignition key to MAR, the warning light

turn on or if it stays on when travelling there could be a failure in safety systems; in this event air bags or pretensioners could not trigger in case of impact or, in a minor number of cases, they could trigger accidentally. Before restarting contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

The failure of the warning light

(warning light off)

is also indicated by the

flashing for more than the normal 4 seconds of the air bag warning

light

does not

Message + symbol are displayed when en-

gine oil pressure is low.

If message + symbol are displayed when travelling stop the engine immedi-

ately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

Message + symbol are displayed when the

battery charge is low.

If message + symbol are displayed, contact immediately Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED (red)

< d

BRAKE PAD WEAR

ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE (EOBD) (amber)

The warning light turns on glowing steadi-

ly with ignition key at MAR, when the driver’s seat belt is not fastened correctly.

INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING

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Message + symbol are displayed when one or more doors or the bonnet are not properly shut.

With the brake pedal pressed, the display will show message + symbol when front brake pads are worn; in this case have them changed as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT Since the car is fitted with wear sensors for the front brake pads, when changing them, check also the rear brake pads.

SELESPEED

On versions with Selespeed transmission, message + symbol are displayed when there is a failure in the Selespeed transmission. In the event of Selespeed transmission failure, go as soon as possible to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized Services and have the system checked.

TRANSMISSION FAILURE (2.0 T.SPARK Selespeed versions)

(upon request for versions/ markets where applicable)

In normal conditions, turning the ignition

key to MAR, the warning light turns on, but it should go off when the engine has started. The initial turning on indicates that the warning light is working properly.

If the warning light stays on or turns on when travelling (together with message + symbol on the display):

glowing steadily - means a fault in the supply/ignition system which could cause high emissions at the exhaust, possible lack of performance, poor handling and high consumption levels. In these conditions it is possible to continue driving without however requiring heavy effort or high speed from the engine. Prolonged use of the car with the warning light on may cause damages. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible. The warning light goes off if the fault disappears, but it is however stored by the system;

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flashing - indicates the possibility of dam-

age to the catalyst (see “EOBD system” in this section). If the light flashes, it is necessary to release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light stops flashing; continue the journey at moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.

If, turning the ignition key

to MAR, the warning light

does not turn on or if it turns on glowing steadily or flashing when travelling, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.

ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM

Turning the key to MAR the symbol on

the display shall flash only once and then go off. If with the ignition key at MAR, the symbol stays on the display (together wit the message), this indicates a possible failure (see “Alfa Romeo CODE system”).

IMPORTANT The turning on at the

same time of warning light bolYindicates a failure of the Alfa Romeo CODE system.

If with the engine running, the display shows message + symbol, this means that the car is not protected by the engine immobilising device (see “Alfa Romeo CODE system” in this section). Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have all the keys memorised.

and sym-

GLOW PLUG

GLOW PLUG WARMING FAILURE (diesel versions)

Glow plug warming

Turning the ignition key to MAR, the dis-

play shows message + symbol. The symbol will turn off when glow plugs reach the preset temperature. Start the engine immediately after the symbol turns off.

IMPORTANT With mild or hot ambient

temperature, warning light stays on for very short time.

WARMING (diesel versions)

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Glow plug warming failure

Message + symbol are displayed when there is a failure in the glow plug warming system. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to have the fault eliminated.

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WATER IN DIESEL

Message + symbol are displayed when travelling to indicate that there is water in the diesel fuel filter.

tire injection system and cause irregular engine operation. If message + symbol are displayed on the reconfigurable multifunction display contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to have the system relieved. If the above indications come on immediately after refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

FUEL FILTER (diesel versions)

The presence of water in the fuel circuit may cause serious damage to the en-

DIESEL PARTICULATE

Message + symbol are displayed when the diesel particulate filter is clogged and the driving conditions do not enable to activate automatically the reclaiming procedure.

To enable the cleaning procedure, keep the car running until the message + symbol turn off.

FILTER CLOGGED (diesel versions) (upon request for versions/markets where applicable)

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INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH

Message + symbol are displayed when the

inertial fuel cut-off switch is triggered.

If after the message you smell fuel or see leaks from the fuel system, do not re-

set the switch to avoid fire risk.

INEFFICIENT ABS

> x

Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-

ing light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

The warning light turns on (together with message + symbol on the display) when the system is inefficient. In this case the braking system keeps its effectiveness unchanged, but without the potential offered by the ABS system.

Caution is advisable, particularly in all cases of less than perfect grip. It is necessary to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.

SYSTEM (where provided) (amber)

time of warning lights er with message + symbol on the display) with the engine running indicates an EBD system failure; in this case heavy braking may cause the rear wheels to lock before time, with the possibility of skidding.

Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized Service to have the system checked.

INEFFICIENT EBD ELECTRONIC BRAKING DISTRIBUTOR (red) (amber)

The turning on at the same

and>(togeth-

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FRONT

(upon request for versions/markets where applicable)

With passenger’s front air bags ON, turn-

ing the ignition key to MAR the warning light turns on, but it should go off after about 4 seconds.

The warning light turns on when the pas-

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senger’s front Air bag is deactivated.

intermittent flashing, over 4 seconds, of warning light event warning light dicate safety system failures. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the system checked immediately.

PASSENGER’S AIR BAG DEACTIVATED (amber)

Warning light cates also warning light failures. This is indicated by

could not in-

. In this

indi-

VDC SYSTEM (where provided)

Turning the ignition key to MARthe warn-

ing light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

If the warning light does not turn off or stays on when travelling (together with message + symbol on the display), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

The warning light flashes when the VDC system cuts in.

(amber)

ASR (WHEEL

Turning the ignition key to MAR, the

warning light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

The warning light turns on when the system is switched off. The warning light flashes when the system cuts in, to alert the driver that the system is adapting to the road surface grip conditions.

The turning on of the warning light (together with message + symbol on the display) also indicates a failure of the ASR system. In this case contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.

ANTISKID SYSTEM) (where provided) (amber)

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EXTERNAL LIGHTS

W K

FAILURE (amber)

FUEL RESERVE (amber)

SIDE/TAILLIGHTS (green)

Turning the ignition key to MAR, the

warning light turns on, but it should go off after few seconds.

The display will show message + symbol

when one of the following lights is failing:

❒

side/taillights

❒

brake lights and relevant fuse

❒

rear fog lights

❒

number plate lights.

The failure referring to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs, a blown protection fuse or an electric connection cut-off.

The warning light turns on (on certain versions with the message on the display) when about 7 litres fuel are left in the tank and, on certain versions when the cruising range is less than 50 km.

LEFT-HAND DIRECTION

The warning light turns on when the direction indicator stalk is moved downwards or, together with the right indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.

The warning light turns on when the direction indicator stalk is moved upwards or, together with the left indicator, when the hazard warning light button is pressed.

INDICATOR (green)

RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR (green)

The warning light turns on when side/tail-

lights or low beams are turned on.

CRUISE CONTROL (where provided)

The warning light turns on (on certain versions with message + symbol on the display) when turning the Cruise Control knurled ring to ON.

(green)

MAIN BEAMS (blue)

The warning light turns on when the main beams or the “Follow me home” device are turned on (see the relevant paragraph).

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POSSIBLE

√

The display shows message + symbol and a buzzer will sound when the outside temperature reaches or falls below 3°C to warn the driver of the possible presence of ice on the road.

The buzzer will sound for approx. 2 seconds whereas the message will stay on the display for aprrox. 10 seconds then, only the symbol will stay displayed until tem-

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perature exceeds 6°C or until the engine is switched off.

If when travelling, next to the indication of possible ice on road, the temperature will raise above 6° C symbol √will turn off. If temperature falls again below 3° C a new message (outside temperature flashing) + symbol the sound of the buzzer.

PRESENCE OF ICE ON THE ROAD

will be displayed together with

√

WARNING LIGHTS FAILURE

The message will be displayed when one of the following warning lights is failing: ABS warning light, EBD warning light, ASR warning light, VDC warning light.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR

The warning light turns on when a fault is detected to the engine oil level sensor. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The display will show the dedicated message + symbol and the buzzer will sound when the car exceeds the speed limit set previously (see “Reconfigurable multifunction display”).

RANGE (Trip Computer)

The display will show the dedicated message + symbol when the cruising range is less than 50 km.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

The display will show the dedicated message starting from 2000 km from the deadline planned in the Service Schedule. The message will be repeated every 200 km when turning the ignition key to MAR.

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HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

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fig. 87

1 Upper stationary vent for defrosting or demisting windscreen - 2 Upper centre adjustable vent - 3 Stationary vents for defrosting or demisting side windows - 4 Adjustable centre, swivel vents - 5 Side adjustable and swivel outlets - 6 Front feet area fixed vents - 7 Rear feet area fixed vents - 8 Rear adjustable swivel outlet.

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UPPER CENTRE VENT ADJUSTMENT

The vent (1) has an opening/closing

control (A).

= Completely closed.

•

I = Completely open.

CENTRE SWIVEL VENT ADJUSTMENT

Each vent (2) has a lever (B) which

makes it possible to direct the flow of air (in the 4 directions: up/down, right/left).

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To adjust the air flow, use control (C):

= Completely closed.

•

I = Completely open.

(fig. 88)

SIDE SWIVEL OUTLET ADJUSTMENT

To direct the flow of air, turn the knurled

ring (A) and/or directly use control (B) as required.

To adjust the air flow, use control (C):

= Completely closed.

•

I = Partially open.

II = Completely open.

D - fixed vent for defrosting or demisting

side windows.

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(fig. 89)

REAR SWIVEL OUTLET ADJUSTMENT

(fig. 90)

To direct the flow of air, turn the knurled ring (A) and/or directly use control (B) as required.

To adjust the air flow, use control (C):

= Completely closed.

•

I = Partially open.

II = Completely open.

fig. 88 fig. 89 fig. 90

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

Below is a brief description of the cli-

mate control system functions.

To obtain them, set the pointer on the rings of the corresponding knobs as illustrated.

For more detailed information about the system and how to make the best use of it, read the instructions given in the following pages.

fig. 91

QUICK DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

MAXIMUM HEATING POWER

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fig. 92

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CONTROLS

1 - Air temperature adjustment knob

2 - Fan speed adjustment knob

3 - Air distribution selector knob

4 - Air recirculation on/off button

5 - Rearscreen heating on/off button

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(fig. 93)

(

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fig. 93

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AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Turn the ring of knob (1-fig. 93) clockwise or counter-clockwise respectively to higher or lower the temperature of the air admitted to the passenger compartment.

FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT KNOB

Turning the ring of knob (2-fig. 93) it is possible to select one of the fan speeds to personalise the amount of air admitted to the passenger compartment.

Position 0 turns off the fan and automatically engages inside air re-circulation (shown by the lighting up of the led next to the button 4 the inlet of outside air to the car.

To switch off inside air re-circulation, press button (4)

) thereby shutting off

AIR DISTRIBUTION KNOB

Turning the knob ring (3-fig. 93), the

following positions are selected in sequence:

Air flow towards the upper centre,

front centre vents and from the front and rear outlets with the possibility of adjustment using the controls on the actual vents.

Splitting of air flow between the pre-

vious vents and the lower part of the passenger compartment.

Air flow to the lower part of the pas-

senger compartment (front and rear).

Splitting of air flow between the

≤

windscreen/front side windows and the lower part of the passenger compartment.

Air flow towards the windscreen

and front side windows for demisting/defrosting.

Flow of air to allow quick demist-

ing/defrosting of the windscreen and front side windows, turning on rearscreen heating for demisting/defrosting (function called

MAX-DEF).

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INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION ON/OFF BUTTON

Pressing button (4-fig. 93)

vates inside air re-circulation and the led next to the button lights up.

In this case the climate control system directly treats the air contained in the passenger compartment, the fan is on.

To switch the air re-circulation feature off and withdraw air from outside, press the button again.

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acti-

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 manual climate control system is off.

It is advisable to turn on the inside air recirculation system

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.

in queues or

REARSCREEN HEATING ON/OFFBUTTON

Pressing button (5-fig. 93)

on demisting/defrosting of the rearscreen, and if present, the door mirrors heating coils; simultaneously the led next to the button turns on. This function is timed and switches off automatically after 20 minutes. To turn off earlier, press the button again.

IMPORTANT The system automatical-

ly turns on rearscreen heating if the temperature is below 3°C.

IMPORTANT Do not apply stickers on

the inside of the rearscreen over the heating filaments to avoid damage which might cause it to stop working properly.

When cleaning the inside of the rearscreen, take care not to damage the

heating filaments.

(

turns

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DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING THE WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOWS, REARSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS

(MAX-DEF FUNCTION)(fig. 94)

Proceed as follows:

- turn the ring of the air distribution knob

(3) to the

The climate control activates all the functions necessary to quicken demisting/ defrosting of the windscreen and side windows with timing (switching off automatically after 3 minutes), as follows:

- switches off air re-circulation, if engaged;

- sets the maximum air temperature;

- operates the fan at a predefined speed;

- directs the flow of air towards the wind-

screen and front side window vents;

- turns on rearscreen heating and, if pre-

sent, the wing mirror coils.

symbol.

fig. 94

When the max demisting/defrosting func-

tion is on, the led next to the rearscreen heating button (5)

IMPORTANT If the engine is not hot

enough, the function does not immediately engage the pre-established fan speed, to restrict the inlet of air to the passenger compartment that is not warm enough to demist the windows.

After demisting/defrosting, simply use the controls to maintain the optimum conditions of vision and comfort.

IMPORTANT The hotter the engine the more effective defrosting will be.

will turn on.

IMPORTANT In cases of heavy damp

and/or rain and/or big differences in temperature between inside the car and outside, it is advisable to proceed as follows to demist the windows:

- air re-circulation off, led next to button

(4)

- pointer of knob (2) at fan second speed

at least;

- pointer of knob (3) on symbol

the possibility of passing to position more misting is noted;

To defrost/demist the rearscreen, press

button (5)

off;

, led next to button on.

(

≤

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with

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HEATING

(fig. 95)

To obtain the temperature required, pro-

ceed as follows:

- temperature adjustment knob pointer

(1) on the red sector as required;

- air quantity adjustment knob pointer

(2) on the fan speed required to personalise the amount of air admitted;

- air distribution knob pointer (3) on the

required position.

To obtain the maximum heating power

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proceed as follows:

- knob pointer (1) as far as it will go clock-

wise (maximum temperature red sector);

- knob pointer (2) on maximum fan

speed;

- air distribution knob pointer (3) on the

required position (position

) is recom-

mended.

IMPORTANT To be able to obtain sat-

isfactory passenger compartment warming, the engine should have reached normal operating temperature.

fig. 95

POLLEN FILTER

(for versions/markets where applicable)

The filter has the specific capability of filtering external air, thus admitting to the passenger compartment purified air, free from particles such as dust, pollen, etc.

In addition to the above mentioned functions, is also reduces the concentration of pollutants.

The filtering action is active in all air inlet conditions and it is clearly more effective with the windows closed.

Have the conditions of the filter checked at least once a year, preferably at the onset of summer by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

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If the car is habitually used in dusty or polluted areas, the filter should be checked and replaced at shorter intervals than those specified in the Programmed Maintenance Schedule.

If the filter is not replaced the efficiency of the climate control system may

be seriously compromised up to blocking the air flow at the outlets and vents.

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AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(for versions/markets where applicable)

To start the system (fig. 96):

- turn the knob rings to set the required temperatures (driver’s side - passenger’s side).

- press the

IMPORTANT The climate control sys-

tem makes it possible to personalise the temperatures required on the two side with a maximum difference of 7°C between the driver’s side and the passenger’s side.

IMPORTANT The climate control com-

pressor can only work with the engine running and external temperature not very low.

AUTO button.

fig. 96

With low external temperature the climate control compressor is unable

to work. It is therefore inadvisable to use the inside air recirculation function vwith low outside temperature as windows may mist over quickly.

For further details about the system and how to make the best use of it, read the instructions given in pages that follow.

rent regulations and does not harm the environment in the event of accidental spillage.

Absolutely avoid the use of other fluids which are incompatible with the system components.

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The coolant used for the climate control system is R134a which meets cur-

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GENERAL

The car is fitted with a two-zone climate control system, controlled by an electronic control unit which makes it possible to separately adjust the air temperature on the driver’s side and on the passenger’s side. To obtain optimum temperature control in the two areas of the passenger compartment, the system has an outside sensor, a passenger compartment sensor and a two-zone sun ray sensor.

On some versions the system is integrated with an incipient misting sensor

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installed behind the inside rear-view mirror, capable of “controlling” a predefined area of the windscreen inner surface which can automatically act on the system to prevent or reduce misting through a series of operations such as: opening air re-circulation, enabling the compressor, air flow to the windscreen, fan speed sufficient for demisting; in the case of heavy misting, enabling the MAXDEF function.

To ensure correct operation of the incipient misting sensor, stickers must

not be applied (road licence holder, time card etc.). Care should also be given to cleaning the windscreen and the actual sensor, avoiding the accumulation of dust and other substances.

IMPORTANT The demisting procedire

is enabled each time the ignition key is turned to MAR or pressing the button

AUTO. When this procedure is working it

can be turned off pressing one of the following buttons : compressor, air recirculation, air distribution, air flow. This operation inhibits the incipient misting sensor signal until the button AUTO is pressed again or the next time the ignition key is turned to MAR.

On certain versions, the system is integrated by an antipollution sensor capable of automatically switching on inside air recirculation to lessen the harmful effects of polluted air in cities, queues, tunnels and operation of the windscreen washer (with the typical smell of spirits).

IMPORTANT The function of the antipollution sensor is subordinate to safety conditions; therefore disabling the climate control compressor or with low external temperature, the sensor is disabled. In any case, the sensor can be re-enabled pressing the recirculation button taking it to the automatic mode.

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The air quality control is also entrusted to a combined particle and activated carbon filter. The climate control system automatically controls and adjusts the following parameters and functions:

- temperature of the air admitted to the passenger compartment (for the driver’s and passenger’s side separately)

- fan speed

- air distribution

- inside air re-circulation on/off

- climate control compressor on/off.

The settings of the following functions

can be modified manually:

- fan speed

- air distribution

- inside air re-circulation on/off

- climate control compressor on/off enable.

The control of the functions that have not been modified manually will always be automatic and, in any case, the temperature of the air flowing into the passenger compartment is controlled automatically depending on the temperatures set on the driver’s and passenger’s displays.

IMPORTANT Manual selections pre-

vail over automatic ones and remain in storage until the user decides to resume automatic control. The settings selected manually are stored when the engine is switched off and resumed the next time it is started.

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CONTROLS

1 - Inside temperature set display (dri-

ver’s side)

2 - Inside temperature adjustment knob

(driver’s side)

3 - Fan speed set and system off display

(OFF)

4 - Knob for adjusting the fan speed and

switching the system off

5 - Inside temperature set display (pas-

senger’s side)

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6 - Inside temperature adjustment knob

(passenger’s side)

7 - Maximum defrosting/demisting

on/off button for windscreen and front side windows, rearscreen heating and wing mirror coils (

8 - Inside air re-circulation on/off button

(manual/automatic)

9 - Rearscreen heating and wing mirror

defrosting on/off button

10 - Air distribution selection buttons

(fig. 97)

MAX-DEF function)

(

fig. 97

11 - Inside air temperature sensor

12 - Button for aligning the temperature

set on the passenger’s side with that on the driver’s side

MONO

13 - Button for selecting the system

automatic mode AUTO

14 - Climate control compressor on/off

enable button

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HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

(fig. 97)

IMPORTANT The knob rings do not

have a mechanical stopper therefore, once the maximum or minimum value has been reached, they are free to turn in both directions.

The system can be started in different ways, but it is advisable to set the temperatures required on the displays; then press the (13)

AUTO button.

This way the system will start working completely automatically to reach the temperatures set as quickly as possible and then maintain them.

During completely automatic system operation, the temperatures set can be changed at any time; the system will automatically change its settings to adjust to the new requirements.

IMPORTANT To be able to be accepted

by the system, the difference in the temperature between the driver’s and passenger’s side must be within a range of 7°C.

It is possible to personalise the choices made automatically by the system interveningmanually on the following controls:

- fan speed adjustment knob (4)

- air distribution selection buttons (10)

- inside air re-circulation on/off button

(8)

- climate control on enable button (14)

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Manually selecting one or more of these functions turns off the right led on the button (13)

AUTO.

With one or more functions engaged manually, the adjustment of the temperature of the air admitted to the passenger compartment continues to be controlled automatically by the system (left led on button 13

AUTO on) except with the cli-

mate control compressor off.

In fact, in this condition the air admitted to the passenger compartment cannot have a lower temperature than the outside air; this condition is indicated by the turning off of the two leds on button (13)

AUTO and flashing on the display (1)

and/or (5) related with the temperature rate that cannot be obtained.

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AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOBS

(fig. 98)

Turning the rings of knobs (2 or 6),

clockwise or counter-clockwise, respectively highers or lowers the temperature of the air required respectively in the left zone (knob 2) or right zone (knob 6) of the passenger compartment. The temperatures set are shown on the displays (1) and (5) above the knobs.

Separate operation of the temperatures

set is restored automatically using knob (6).

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Turning the knob rings clockwise or

counter-clockwise until they reach the extreme selections HI or LO, the maximum heating or cooling functions are respectively engaged:

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fig. 98

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HI function

(highest heating power - fig. 99)

This is turned on setting on the display a temperature above 32.5°C, and can be activated independently from the driver’s or passenger’s side or both; this setting brings the system to the “monozone” mode and is shown on both displays.

This function can be engaged when requiring to heat the passenger compartment as quickly as possible, exploiting the maximum potential of the system.

This function uses the maximum temperature of the coolant fluid, while air distribution and fan speed are controlled according to the system settings.

This function is unadvisable with the engine cold to prevent admitting air that is not warm enough to the passenger compartment.

All manual settings are possible with this function on.

To switch the system off, simply turn the ring of knob (2) or (6) of the temperature set to a value below 32.5°C; the opposite display will show 32.5°C.

fig. 99

Pressing key (13) AUTO the display will

show a temperature of 32.5°C and returns to an operating condition with automatic temperature adjustment.

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LO function

(highest cooling power - fig. 100)

This is turned on setting on the display a temperature below 16.5°C; this setting is shown on both displays.

This function can be engaged when requiring to cool the passenger compartment as quickly as possible, exploiting the maximum potential of the system.

The function cuts off air heating, engages inside air re-circulation (to prevent admitting hot air to the passenger compartment) and the climate control

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compressor, takes air distribution to and the fan speed as set by the system.

All manual settings are possible with this function on.

To switch the function off, simply turn the ring of knob (2) or (6) of the temperature set on a value above 16.5°C; the opposite display will show 16.5°C.

Pressing key (13)

AUTO the display will

show a temperature of 16.5°C and returns to an operating condition with automatic temperature adjustment.

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fig. 100

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MONO BUTTON FOR ALIGNMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE SET

Pressing button (12)

(fig. 101)

MONO automati-

cally aligns the temperature on the passenger’s side with that on the driver’s side, therefore it is possible to set the same temperature between the two zones simply turning the ring of knob (2) on the driver’s side.

This function is provided to simplify temperature adjustment of the whole passenger compartment when only the driver is on board.

Separate operation of the temperatures set is automatically restored when the passenger uses the ring on knob (6) or presses button (12)

MONO.

fig. 101

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FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT KNOB

(fig. 102-103)

Turning the ring of knob (4), clockwise or counter-clockwise, increases or decreases the speed of the fan, thus the amount of air admitted to the passenger compartment; the 16 selectable speeds are shown on a bar (in steps of 3), up to a maximum of 6 bars lit:

- maximum fan speed = all bars lit;

- minimum fan speed = one bar lit.

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The fan can be cut off (all bars off) only if the climate control compressor has been switched off pressing button (14) restore automatic fan speed control, after a manual adjustment, press button (13)

AUTO. Completely turning the ring of knob

(4) counter-clockwise switches the system off, with the following situation: display (1) off; display (5) off; centre display (3) with litdisplay OFF and left led on inside air re-circulation button (8)

IMPORTANT Pressing the inside air recirculation button (8)

to obtain the inlet of untreated outside air to the passenger compartment.

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on.

it is possible

. To

fig. 102

fig. 103

To turn the system on again, simply turn

the ring of knob (4) clockwise, or press any one button, except the inside air re-circulation (8) and rearscreen (9) buttons; this operation restores all the operating conditions stored previously.

IMPORTANT On leaving the OFF con-

dition, inside air re-circulation

returns

to the condition prior to switching off.

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AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION BUTTONS

(fig. 104)

Pressing one or more buttons (10) it is possible to manually choose one of the 5 possible air distributions to the passenger compartment:

Flow of air to the dashboard centre and side outlets and rear outlet.

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 and the rear outlet (coolest air). The air flow distribution is particularly useful in spring and autumn, when the sun is shining.

Air flow towards the front and rear lower parts of the passenger compartment. Due to the natural tendency of heat to spread upwards, this type of distribution allows heating of the passenger compartment in the shortest time, also giving a prompt feeling of warmth to the coldest parts of the body.

fig. 104

Splitting of the air flow between the

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

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

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IMPORTANT Pressing one of these

buttons turns on (led on button itself on) or off (led on button off) the associated functions if the combination chosen is among the 5 possible ones; if not it only activates the main function of the button pressed, without the possibility of turning off with another press (at least in one distribution the air flow should be spread in the passenger compartment).

To restore automatic air distribution con-

trol after a manual selection, press button (13) AUTO.