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VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with
octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the
European Standard EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to
the European specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage
caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged,
set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch without
depressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV
and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for
the warning lights
andto go out; then turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during
operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous
diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help
protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If after having purchased the car you decide to add
accessories requiring electricity (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. They can calculate the overall electric requirement
and check that the car's electric system can support the
required load.
CODE card
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend that
you always carry the electronic code provided on the CODE
card with you, in case you need to perform an emergency
start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it
maintains its performance and its safety features, its
environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long
time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…
...important information, advice and warnings for correct use,
driving safety and maintenance of your car over time.
Particular attention should be paid to information marked
with the following symbols:
(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions.
1. Diffuser for directing air to the side windows 2. Adjustable air vent 3. Exterior light control lever 4. Instrument panel 5. Windscreen wiper/rear
window wiper/trip computer control lever 6. Car radio (for versions/markets, where provided) 7. Adjustable air diffusers 8. Hazard warning lights,
door locking/unlocking button 9. Passenger front airbag 10. Glove compartment 11. Heating/ventilation/climate control system controls 12. Gear
lever 13. "Alfa DNA" system 14. Ignition device 15. Driver side front knee bag (for versions/markets, where provided) 16. Driver front airbag
17. Cruise Control lever (for versions/markets, where provided) 18. Fuse box access flap 19. Panel with various controls.
fig. 1A0J0330
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CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant
temperature gauge with overheating warning light
andWarning lights available on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
fig. 2A0J1540
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine
coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
andWarning lights available on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
fig. 3A0J1541
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
This shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
The warning light in the gauge switches on when there are 5 to 7 litres
of fuel remaining in the tank; if this happens, refuel as soon as
possible.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost empty: any gaps in fuel delivery
could damage the catalytic converter.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The needle shows the temperature of the engine coolant and starts
supplying indications when the fluid temperature exceeds approx.
50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle assumes different positions within
the scale depending on the usage conditions.
The warning light switches on to indicate an excessive increase of the
coolant temperature; in this case, stop the engine and contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
WARNING LIGHTS ON PANEL
General warnings
On some versions, the warning light switching-on is combined with
specific messages on the display and/or acoustic warnings.
These indications are brief and precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information
contained in this Owner's Handbook, which you are recommended to
read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this paragraph in the event of a
failure indication.
Low brake fluid level (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) comes on when the level
of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level,
possibly due to leaks in the circuit.
The display will show the dedicated message.
If the warning light turns on when driving stop the car
immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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Handbrake on (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on when the
handbrake is engaged. If the car is moving the buzzer will also sound.
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns on when driving, check that
the handbrake is not engaged.
EBD failure
The simultaneous switching on of the(red) and(amber)
warning lights with the engine on, indicates either a failure of the EBD
system or that the system is not available. In this case, the rear wheels
may suddenly lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.
The display will show the dedicated message.
Drive with extreme caution straight to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Authorized Service to have the system checked.
ABS FAILURE (amber)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up when the system
is inefficient. Under these circumstances the braking system will work
as normal without the extra performance offered by the ABS system.Proceed with caution and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as
soon as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
Brake pad wear (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on when the
front and rear brake pads are worn. In this situation, replace as soon
as possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
Airbag failure (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light switches on constantly, this indicates a fault in the
airbag system.
The display will show the dedicated message.
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If, when turning the key to MAR-ON, the warning light
does not turn on, or if it stays on constantly when
driving (together with the message on the display),
there could be a failure in the restraint systems. In this case
airbags or pretensioners may not be deployed in the event of an
impact or, in a lower number of cases, they deploy may
accidentally. Before proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have the system checked immediately.
In the case of warning light failure, despite the
flashing of the warning light
in the trim located on
the internal rear view mirror and the deactivating
(where provided) of the passenger's airbag, on the versions with
multifunction display on the instrument panel, the warning light
will also flash and a dedicated message will be displayed.
On the versions with reconfigurable multifunction display the
symbol
will instead be displayed, together with a message.
Low battery charge (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off as soon as the engine is started (with the engine
idling, a brief delay is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains on or flashes.
Electric power steering failure
(red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display) stays on, you will not
have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering
wheel will be significantly increased; steering is, however, possible.
The display will show the dedicated message.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Start&Stop system
deactivation (amber)
The warning light switches on when the Start&Stop system is
deactivated by pressing the button on the auxiliary control panel next
to the steering wheel.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
CONSTANTLY ON: Low engine
oil pressure (red)
FLASHING: Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided - red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes on, but should
go out as soon as the engine is started.
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1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on and stays on constantly (along with a
message on the display on some versions) when the system detects that
engine oil pressure is low.
If the warning lightturns on when driving (on
some versions, together with the message on the display),
stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
2. Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will turn on flashing and, on some versions, with a
specific message on the display.
Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as
follows:
❒for 1 minute every two hours;
❒cycles of 3 minutes with intervals with the warning light off for 5
seconds until the oil is changed.
After the first indication, at each engine start up the warning light will
continue flashing as described above until the oil is changed. On some
versions, the display shows a dedicated message together with the
warning light.
If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that the car is defective,
but simply informs the driver that it is now necessary to change the
oil as a result of regular vehicle use.Remember that the deterioration of the engine oil is accelerated by:
❒mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration
process more frequent;
❒use of the car for short drives, in which the engine does not have
time to reach its regular operating temperature;
❒repeated interruption of the regeneration process, signalled by the
DPF warning light coming on.
If the warning light switches on, the deteriorated
engine oil must be changed as soon as possible, and
never more than 500 km from the first time that the
warning light switches on. Failure to observe the above
indications may result in severe damage to the engine and
invalidate the warranty. The activation of this warning light is not
related to the amount of oil in the engine. Therefore, never top
up with oil when the warning light starts flashing.
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Engine coolant overheating
(red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is overheated.
The display will show the dedicated message.
If the warning light comes on when driving, proceed as follows:
❒when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the engine and
check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN
mark. If it is, wait for the engine to cool down then slowly
and carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the
level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir. Also
check visually for leakages. If the warning light comes on again at
the next engine start-up, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
❒if the vehicle is used under demanding conditions(e.g.
towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the warning
light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to further favour the coolant
circulation. Then stop the engine. Check the correct fluid level as
described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes, it is advisable to keep the engine
on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes before switching it off.
Doors not closed correctly
(red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up when one or
more doors or the tailgate are not closed correctly. An acoustic signal
is activated with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on the display) also
lights up when the bonnet is not closed correctly.
EOBD/injection system failure
(amber)
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON the
warning light switches on, but should switch off as soon as the engine
is started.
If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst driving, the
injection system is not working properly; in particular, if the warning
light switches on constantly, this indicates a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a
possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high fuel
consumption.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Under these conditions, you may continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort from the engine. Prolonged use of
the car with the warning light on may cause damage.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
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The warning light goes out after the fault disappears, but the
notification is stored in the system.
NOTE (valid only for petrol engines)
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic converter
may be damaged.
If the warning light comes on flashing, 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.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible
if the
warning light does not light up or if, while
travelling, the warning light comes on either constantly or
flashing (in combination with a message on the display on some
versions). The operation of warning light
may be checked by the
traffic police using specific devices. Follow the laws in force in the
country where you are driving.
ESC system (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (with message + symbol displayed on some
versions) does not switch off, or if it remains lit up when driving,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.Flashing of the warning light while driving indicates the intervention of
the ESC system.
ASR failure
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it
should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or the symbol on the display) does not switch off,
or if it remains lit when driving, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
The warning light flashes while driving to indicate the intervention of
the ASR system.
Hill Holder failure
This warning light comes on, on some versions together with the
symbol and a message in the display, in the event of a fault with
the Hill Holder system.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Alfa Romeo CODE system
failure/Alarm failure (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) comes on (on some
versions, with a message on the display) to indicate an Alfa Romeo
CODE system or alarm failure (for versions/markets, where provided).
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible.
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