Alfa Romeo GT Alfa User Manual
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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STARTING THE ENGINE
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.
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and
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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.
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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
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(personal safety)
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(protecting the environment)
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(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
Alfa GT
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.
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fig. 1
fig. 2
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
(
Y
) 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
Y
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 (
Y
) 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).
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fig. 5
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.
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fig. 8
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
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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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.
)
18
fig. 14
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fig. 15
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fig. 16
REAR SEATS
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.
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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fig. 19
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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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20
fig. 20
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fig. 21
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fig. 22
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fig. 23
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.
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fig. 25
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fig. 26
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fig. 27
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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fig. 28
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fig. 29
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fig. 30
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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.
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fig. 31
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fig. 32
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fig. 33
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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fig. 34
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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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fig. 35
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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fig. 37
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fig. 38
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fig. 39
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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fig. 40
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