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IMPORTANT
17)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
18)When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
19)A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely no
practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.
20)Warning light
will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be regularly
used, but an Alfa Romeo Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.
PARKING THE VEHICLE
96) 97)
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
engage a gear (1stgear if facing uphill
or reverse if facing downhill) and leave
the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
On versions equipped with Alfa TCT
transmission, before releasing the brake
pedal, wait for letter P to be displayed.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with Alfa TCT transmission,
before placing the gear lever at P).
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 65 upwards until the car is secured.
When the handbrake is engaged and the
ignition key is on MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
will
switch on.
To release it, raise lever 1 slightly, hold
down button 2 and lower the lever: the
warning light
on the instrument
panel switches off.
IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a
front armrest, lift it up to ensure that it
does not interfere with the action of the
handbrake.
WARNING
96)Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the car and take it with you.
97)The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the parking brake: if this is not so,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have it
adjusted. Always park the car safely as
indicated by the Highway Code and as
described above.
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A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical
situations independently and with calm. In an emergency we
recommend that you call the freephone number found in the
Warranty Booklet. You can also use the universal, national or
international freephone number to find your nearest Authorised
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IN AN EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . .................104
REPLACING A BULB . . . . ........................104
REPLACING AN EXTERIOR BULB....................108
REPLACING FUSES . ...........................110
CHANGING A WHEEL ...........................116
"Fix&Go Automatic" KIT. . . . ......................120
JUMP STARTING . . . . ..........................122
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM . ........................123
ALFA TCT TRANSMISSION - KEY REMOVAL . . . ..........124
TOWING THE VEHICLE ..........................125

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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
108)
Operation
Press switch 1 fig. 79 to turn the lights
on/off.
Warning lights
andare lit up on the
instrument panel when these lights are
activated.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights switch on
automatically as well as warning lights
andin the instrument panel.
The lights are switched off automatically
when the nature of braking changes.
WARNING
108)The use of hazard warning lights is
governed by the highway code of the country
you are driving in: comply with legal
requirements.
REPLACING A BULB
109) 110) 111)
27)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Check that the corresponding
contacts are not oxidised and that the
corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the paragraph “If a fuse
blows” in this chapter.
replace blown bulbs with others of the
same type and power;
after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or
damp or after heavy rain or washing, the
surface of headlights or rear lights may
steam up and/or form drops of
condensation on the inside. This is a
natural phenomenon due to the
difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the
glass which does not indicate a fault and
does not compromise the normal
operation of lighting devices. The mist
disappears quickly when the lights are
turned on, starting from the centre of the
diffuser, extending progressively
towards the edges.
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WARNING
109)Modifications or repairs to the electric system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system technical specifications into
account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
110)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas, in the case of breakage they may burst causing glass fragments to be projected outwards.
111)Due to the high power supply voltage, gas discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be replaced by specialised personnel: danger of death!
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Direction indicators
To replace the bulb, lift the luggage
compartment side trim, turn bulb-holder
1 fig. 86 and replace the bulb.
Side lights / brake lights
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LIGHT
To replace the rear fog light bulb 1
fig. 87 or the reversing light bulb 2,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are located in the tailgate and are
LED lights. For the replacement, contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To replace the bulbs, proceed as follows:
remove the number plate light units 1turn the bulb holder 2
fig. 89 clockwise, extract the bulb 3 and
replace it.
REPLACING FUSES
GENERAL INFORMATION
112) 113) 114) 115) 116)
28)
Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
VERSIONS WITH "ALFA TCT"
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(where provided)
The Alfa TCT transmission components
are protected by specific fuses. Contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a fuse needs
replacing.
VERSIONS WITH LPGSYSTEM
(where provided)
The LPG system components are
protected by specific fuses. Contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership if a fuse needs
replacing.
FUSEBOXS
Fuses are grouped together in fuseboxes
located in the engine compartment, on
the dashboard and inside the boot.
Engine compartment junction box
29)
This is located next to the battery fig. 91:
to access the fuses, undo screws 1
fig. 90 and remove cover 2.
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the kit from the specific compartment;
remove the adhesive label of speed 3
(see previous paragraph) and apply it in a
visible position. Wear the protective
gloves provided;
remove the cap from the valve of the
punctured tyre and connect and firmly
tighten the transparent tube of the
sealing fluid 1 fig. 109 and tighten nut
2 on the tyre valve;
make sure that the switch for the
compressor is in position0(off), start the
engine, open the rear hatch and insert the
plug in the into the luggage compartment
power socket or on central tunnel and
start the engine. Switch on the
compressor by turning the switch to
positionI(on);
inflate the tyre to the pressure
indicated in the “Wheels” paragraph in the
“Technical data” chapter;
if after five minutes pressure is not at
least 1.8 bar/26 psi, turn off the
compressor and disconnect it from the
valve and power socket, replace the cap,
then move the vehicle forwards by
approx. ten metres in order to distribute
the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly.
Stop the vehicle safely and repeat the
operation above until the required
pressure is reached;
if after this operation you still cannot
reach at least 1.8 bar/26 psi after
5 minutes from switching on the
compressor, THE TYRE IS TOO
DAMAGED TO BE REPAIRED. Remove
and place the kit in the specific
compartment and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership;
if the required pressure is reached,
restart driving. Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Avoid sudden acceleration or braking.
After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,
place the vehicle in a safe and suitable
area, engaging the parking brake. Pick up
the kit, ensure the on-off button is in0
position, insert the electrical connector in
the vehicle 12V socket. Remove the cap
from the valve of repaired tyre,
disconnect and pull out the black inflation
tube, connect it to the valve and lock it
with the lever. Check the tyre pressure on
the pressure gauge.
if the pressure is lower than 1.8 bar /
26 psi, the TYRE IS TOO DAMAGED AND
CANNOT BE REPAIRED. Remove and
place the kit in the specific compartment
and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership;
if the pressure indicated is equal to or
higher than 1.8 bar/26 psi, switch on the
compressor and inflate to the required
pressure. Disconnect and replace the kit
in the specific compartment. Drive
carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to
check and, if necessary, restore the tyre
pressure.
Disconnect and pull out the black
inflation tube 1 fig. 110, connect and to
the tyre valve and lock in position with
the lever.
With the same procedure it is possible to
inflate bicycle tyres and balloons. The kit
should be used by adults and cannot be
used by children.
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CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Only use Fix&Go original cartridges
which can be purchased at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
To remove the cartridge, disengage the
coupling of the black inflation tube,
rotate the cartridge anticlockwise and
then lift it. Insert the new cartridge,
rotate it clockwise to its end of travel,
insert the coupling of the black inflation
tube blocking it with the lever and then
rewind the transparent tube into its
compartment on the compressor.
IMPORTANT
32)Show the package and the label to the
personnel charged with handling the tyre
treated with the tyre repair kit.33)Fix&Go provides a temporary repair,
therefore the tyre must be examined and
repaired by a specialist as soon as possible.
The sealing fluid is effective at temperatures
between -40°C and +50°C. It is possible to
repair tyres which have been damaged on
tread up to a diameter of 4mm; however,
tyres damaged on their side cannot be
repaired. Before using Fix&Go kit, ensure
that the tyre isn't excessively damaged and
that the rim is in good condition, otherwise
do not use it and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Do not remove foreign bodies
from the tyre. Do not let the compressor
turned on for more than 20 consecutive
minutes - overheating hazard.
WARNING
123)The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Compliance with
the indications on the label is an essential
condition to ensure the safety and the
effectiveness of the Fix&Go kit. Carefully
read the label before use, avoid improper
use. Fix&Go is subject to expiration and
must be replaced periodically. The kit should
be used by adults and cannot be used by
children.
JUMP STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
If theicon stays on with steady light
on the instrument panel display,
immediately contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
JUMP STARTING
124)
34) 35)
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle
fig. 111:
connect the positive terminals (+ mark
near the terminal) of the two batteries
using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(–)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earth point
on the engine
or the gearbox of the car to be started;
start the engine; when the engine has
been started, remove the leads reversing
the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, contact the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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INDEX
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2")....67
“Alfa DNA” system.............34
“Smart Bag” system (multistage
front airbags)..............81
ABS system................66
Active safety systems...........66
Alarm system................13
Alfa Romeo Code system.........12
Alfa TCT ...................93
ALFA TCT transmission (key
removal) ................124
ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) system....66
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............26
Battery..................146
Battery (recharging)...........143
Bodywork (maintenance)........147
Boot . . ...................33
Brake Assist system............66
Brakes (fluid level)............142
Carrying children safely.........75
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system..................67
Changing a wheel.............116
Checking levels..............137
Cleaning and maintenance
bodywork...............147
leather parts..............149
leather seats..............149seats and fabric parts........149
Climate control...............24
Climate control/heating system.....24
CO2 emissions..............178
Control buttons...............42
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............40
Cruise Control...............97
Daytime running lights (DRL)......19
Dimensions................165
Dipped headlights (bulb
replacement)..............108
Direction indicators............20
Direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............109
Display....................42
Door central locking/unlocking.....13
Door mirrors................18
Doors.....................13
Driver side knee bag............83
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)..................66
Dusk sensor.................19
Dynamic suspension............35
EBD system................66
Electric sunroof..............30
Electric windows..............29
Engine...................154
marking.................153
Engine bonnet...............32Engine coolant fluid . ..........142
Engine oil (level check)..........142
EOBD system ................64
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system . . . ...............66
External courtesy lights . . . . . .....21
External lights . . .............19
Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system..................76
Fix&Go Automatic kit..........120
Flashing . ..................20
Fluids and lubricants . ..........172
Follow Me Home (device) . ........21
Front airbag driver's side . ........82
Front airbags ................81
Front ceiling light . . . . ..........21
Front fog lights . . .............20
bulb replacement . ..........109
Front seats . . . . .............14
Fuel consumption............176
Fuel cut-off system . ..........123
Fuel tank cap . . . . . ..........100
Fuses (replacement) . ..........110
Gear Shift Indicator............42
Handbrake.................91
Hazard warning lights..........104
Head restraints . . .............16
Headlights..................34
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Light beam direction..........34
Hill Holder system.............67
Identification data
chassis marking............153
engine marking............153
identification data plate.......152
Ignition device...............11
Installing a Universal Isofix child
restraint system............79
Instrument panel...............8
Interior lights................21
Interiors (cleaning)............149
Isofix child restraint system setup . . .79
Jack.....................116
Jump starting...............122
Keys.....................10
Key with remote control........10
Lifting the vehicle............147
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............105
Luggage compartment
Extending the luggage
compartment..............34
Luggage compartment
initialisation...............34
Main beam headlights..........19
Main beam headlights (bulb
replacement)..............108
Mechanical key...............10
Menu items.................43MSR system................66
Multimedia
Power on/off.............187
Number plate lights (bulb
replacement)..............110
Parking lights................19
Parking sensors..............98
Parking the vehicle.............91
Passenger side front airbag.......82
Performance...............175
Pre-tensioners...............73
Load limiters..............73
Rain sensor.................22
Rear direction indicators (bulb
replacement)..............110
Rear fog light................20
Rear fog light/reversing light (bulb
replacement)..............110
Rear light clusters (bulb
replacement)..............109
Rear seat..................15
Rear view mirrors.............18
Rear window wiper/washer.......23
Reconfigurable multifunction
display................40,42
Refuelling.................169
Refuelling the vehicle..........100
Replacing a bulb.............104
exterior lights.............108
General instructions.........104Rims and tyres provided . . ......159
Safe Lock (device).............11
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder). . . .72
Scheduled servicing . . . . . ......128
Scheduled Servicing Plan . . ......129
Screen wiper/washer . . . . . ......22
Seat belts . . . . ..............70
Seat belts (using) ..............70
Seats . . . . . . . ..............14
Servicing and maintenance
Demanding use of the car ......136
periodic checks . . . .........136
Setup menu .................43
Side airbags (Side bag - Window
bag) ....................86
Side bags (front side airbags) . . . . . .86
Side lights/brake lights (bulb
replacement). . . ...........110
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL) (bulb replacement) ......108
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights . . ..............19
Snow chains................164
Sport front seats ..............15
Start&Stop (system) . . . . . ......95
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . .90 ,122
Bump starting . ............123
Steering lock . . ..............11
Steering wheel . . . . ...........17
Technical data..............152
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Third brake lights
bulb replacement...........110
Towing the vehicle............125
Towing trailers...............99
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................68
Trip Computer...............45
Tyres
Fix&Go Automatic (kit).......120Tyres (inflation pressure)........162
Using the manual gearbox........92
Vehicle changes/alterations.......4
Version with LPG system.........36
Warning lights and messages......46
Weights..................166
Wheels...................159
Wheels and tyres
changing a wheel...........116Window bags (side airbags for head
protection) ................86
Windscreen / rear window washing
(fluid level) . . . . . ..........142
Windscreen/rear window wiper . .22 ,144