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OWNER HANDBOOK ALFA159

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This booklet describes all the versions of the Alfa 159, so you should only consider the infor-mation concerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you.

Dear Customer,

thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.

Your Alfa 159 has been designed to guarantee the safety, comfort and driving pleasure typical of Alfa Romeo.

This booklet will help you to get to know the characteristics and operation of your car.

The following pages contain all the indications necessary for you to be able to maintain the high standards of per-formance, quality, safety and respect for the environment which characterize this Alfa 159.The enclosed Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services of-fered by Alfa Romeo.

Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring acar, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at your ser-vice for any assistance problems you may have.

What’s more, every single component of the Alfa 159 is fully recyclable. At the end of your car’s useful lifespanany Alfa Romeo dealer would be pleased to make arrangements for you car to be recycled (in compliance with current regulations in force). Nature benefits in two ways: there’s no pollution from waste dis-posal, and the demand for raw materials is reduced.

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MUST BE READ!

REFUELLING

Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95.

Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590.K

ENGINE STARTINGPetrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fit the electronic key in-

to the ignition switch to the stop limit; fully depress the clutch or the brake pedal without pressing the accelerator; pressbutton START/STOP and release it as soon as the engine has started.

Diesel engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gearshift lever to neutral; fit the electronic key in-to the ignition switch to the stop limit; wait for the Y andm warning lights to go off; fully depress the clutch or orthe brake pedal without pressing the accelerator; press button START/STOP and release it as soon as the engine hasstarted.

PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL

While working, the catalyst develops a very high temperature. Do not park the car over grass, dry leaves, pineneedles or any other inflammable materials: risk of fire.�

RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

A system for continuously monitoring emission system components to ensure greater environmental protec-tion is fitted in your car.

ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES

If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (that will gradually drain the battery), contact Al-fa Romeo Authorized Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s elec-tric system can support the required load.

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CODE CARD

Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car.

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring it stays in tip-top condition and safeguards its safety fea-tures, its environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long time to come.

THE OWNER’S MANUAL CONTAINS…

…information, tips and important warnings regarding the safe, correct driving of your car, and its mainte-nance. Pay particular attention to the symbols" (personal safety) # (environmental protection) â (car well-be-ing).

Any queries concerning servicing should be forwarded to the showroom from which the car was purchased, the sub-sidiary 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 giv-en 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 perfor-mance, safety characteristics and low running costs of your car. It is also necessary to maintain warranty cover.

“Service” guideThis contains the Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The services can be recognized by the presence of the Alfa Romeobadge and logo.

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

Not all the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in thisbooklet are fitted as standard to the car. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa RomeoDealers.

THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS BOOKLET

The symbols illustrated in these pages show the subjects which should, in particular, be closely studied.

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

This indicates the correct procedures to be followed to prevent the car from damaging the environment.

Warning: partially or fully ignoring theserules may lead to serious damage being caused to the car which, in somecircumstances, may cause forfeiture of thewarranty cover.

The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car at the time of going to press. As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, there-

fore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice. For details on this subject, please apply to the manufacturer's sales network.

PERSONALSAFETY

PROTECTING THEENVIRONMENT CAR SAFETY

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LS DDAASSHHBBOOAARRDD AANNDD CCOONNTTRROOLLSSCRUISE CONTROL .............................................. 76

CEILING LIGHTS ................................................. 78

CONTROLS ........................................................ 81

INTERIOR FITTINGS............................................. 83

SUNROOF ......................................................... 93

DOORS ............................................................ 96

POWER WINDOWS ............................................ 99

BOOT ............................................................... 101

BONNET............................................................ 105

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ....................................... 106

HEADLIGHTS...................................................... 106

ABS SYSTEM .................................................... 108

VDC SYSTEM .................................................... 110

EOBD SYSTEM .................................................. 115

SOUND SYSTEM PRESETTING .............................. 116

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER .......... 117

PARKING SENSORS ............................................ 118

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(T.P.M.S.) ......................................................... 122

AT THE FILLING STATION ..................................... 125

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 127

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

INSTRUMENTS................................................... 21

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY.................................... 24

RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY .......... 30

SEATS .............................................................. 46

HEAD RESTRAINTS.............................................. 48

STEERING WHEEL .............................................. 49

REARVIEW MIRRORS .......................................... 50

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ 53

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 55

AUTOMATIC TWO-/THREE-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................................ 58

ADDITIONAL HEATER .......................................... 69

EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................................. 70

WINDOW WASHING .......................................... 73

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1. Adjustable swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. In-strument panel - 5. Driver’s air bag and horn - 6. Windscreen wiper control lever - 7. Upper central vent - 8. Adjustable swiv-el centre air vents - 9. Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions)or turbocharger pressure gauge (diesel versions) - 10. Passenger’s air bag - 11. Passenger’s knees air bag (where provid-ed) - 12. Glove box - 13. Sound system (where provided) - 14. Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 15. EngineSTART/STOP button - 16. Ignition device - 17. Driver’s knees air bag - 18. Sound system controls on the steeringwheel (where provided) - 19. Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 20. Bonnet opening lever - 21. Dashboard fuseboxlid - 22. Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp aiming device.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B.Warning lights - C. Rev counter - D. Mul-tifunction display

hcm Warning lights ondiesel versions only

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

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

cm Warning lights on diesel ver-sions only

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

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fig. 2 - Versions with multifunction display A0E0312m

fig. 3 - Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display A0E0313m

ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM

To further protect you car from theft, ithas been fitted with an engine immo-bilising system. This system is auto-matically activated when the electronickey is removed.

An electronic device, in fact, is fitted ineach electronic key grip. The devicetransmits a radio-frequency signal whenthe engine is started through a specialaerial built into the ignition switch on thedashboard. The modulated signal, whichchanges each time the engine is start-ed, is the “password”, by means ofwhich the control unit recognises theelectronic key and enables to start theengine.

OPERATION

Each time the electronic key is fitted in-to the ignition switch, the Alfa RomeoCODE system control unit sends a recog-nition code to the engine control unitto deactivate the inhibitor.

SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been at-tached near or actually on some of thecomponents of your car. These labelsbear symbols that remind you of the pre-cautions to be taken as regards that par-ticular component.

The plate summarising the symbols usedfig. 4 can be found under the bonnet.

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Warning light Y coming onwhen driving

If the warning light Y turns on thismeans that the system is running a self-test (for example for a voltage drop).

If the warning light Y stays on, contactAlfa Romeo Authorized Services.

IMPORTANT Every electronic key hasits own code, which must be memorisedby the system control unit. To memorisenew keys, up to a maximum of eight,apply solely to Alfa Romeo AuthorizedServices taking with you all the keys inyour possession, the CODE card, a per-sonal identity document and the car’spossession documents. The codes of thekeys not provided during the new mem-orising procedure are erased from thememory. This is to ensure that any lostor stolen keys can no longer be usedto start the car.

The code is sent only if the Alfa RomeoCODE system control unit has recognisedthe code transmitted from the electron-ic key.

If the code has not been recognised cor-rectly, the warning light Y turns on (oncertain versions a dedicated messageis displayed) (see section “Warninglights and messages”).

In this case, the electronic key shouldbe removed from the ignition device andthen refitted; if the lock continues, pos-sibly try again with the other keys pro-vided with the car. If it is still not possi-ble to start the car contact Alfa RomeoAuthorized Services

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submitted to sharp knocks.

If 2 seconds after fittingthe electronic key intothe ignition switch, the

warning light Y comes on againflashing (on certain versions adedicated message is dis-played), this means that thecode of the keys has not beenmemorised, thus the car is notprotected by the Alfa RomeoCODE system against attempt-ed theft. In this case, contact anAlfa Romeo Authorized Serviceto have the key codes memo-rised.

Button Ë shall be used for central open-ing of doors, tailgate and fuel cap withalarm deactivation (where provided).

Button` shall be used to open thetailgate.

When unlocking the doors by pressingbutton Ë, if by 2.5 minutes no door orthe boot is opened, the system will au-tomatically lock the car again.

ELECTRONIC KEY fig. 6

The car is delivered with two copies ofthe key with remote control.

The electronic key operates the ignitionswitch.

Button Á shall be used for central lock-ing of doors, tailgate and fuel cap withalarm activation (where provided).

ELECTRONIC KEY

CODE CARD

The CODE card fig. 5 delivered with thekeys, contains the mechanical code Aand the electronic one B.

The code numbers on the CODE cardmust be kept in a safe place, not in thecar.

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If the car changes own-er, the new owner mustbe given the electronic

key and the CODE card.

A0E0021mfig. 6

IMPORTANT Never expose the elec-tronic key to direct sunlight: risk of dam-ages.

IMPORTANT Remote control fre-quency may be disturbed by radio trans-missions outside the car (e.g. mobilephones, hams, etc…). In this event re-mote control may be failing.

The electronic key fig. 7 is fitted witha metal insert A, that can be extractedby pressing button B.

The metal insert operates the following:

❒ central door locking/unlockingthrough the driver's door lock (withrun-down car battery only the driver'sdoor will open);

❒ windows opening/closing;

❒ switch (where provided) for deacti-vating the passenger’s air bag andknees air bag (where provided);

❒ safe-lock device (where provided);

❒ emergency unlocking of electronickey from ignition switch.

Replacing the battery of theelectronic key

If when pressing button Ë, Á, or ̀ ,control given is refused or failing, thebattery should be replaced with anequivalent one that can be purchased atcommon stores.

To be sure that the battery is to be re-placed, try again to press buttons Ë,Á, or ̀ with another electronic key.

When closing the tailgate again, pro-tection sensors are restored and direc-tion indicators will flash once.

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Never leave the elec-tronic key unattended

to prevent anyone, especiallychildren, from holding it andpressing button B-fig. 7 inad-vertently.

WARNING

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To change the battery fig. 9 proceedas follows:

❒ take out the metal insert A by press-ing button B;

❒ remove the snap-fitted case B-fig. 10 (red) by levering with themetal insert A of the electronic keyin the point shown in the figure;

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❒ remove the battery D-fig. 9 fromthe case taking note of the bias (inthe figure the positive pole is facingdownwards);

❒ put the new battery into the casewith the correct bias;

❒ put the case down into its seat andrefit the metal insert.

Used batteries areharmful to the environ-ment. They should be

disposed of as specified by lawin the special containers pro-vided, or take them to AlfaRomeo Authorized Serviceswhich will deal with their dis-posal.

IMPORTANT Never touch the electriccontacts of the key and prevent fluid ordust infiltration inside it.

SAFE LOCK DEVICE (where provided)

This safety system inhibits the operationof the car door handles.

The safe lock device represents top pro-tection against break in attempts. Acti-vate it each time you park the car.

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AROnce the safe lock de-vice has been actuated,

doors cannot be opened frominside the car in any waywhatsoever. For this reason,make sure there are no per-sons left inside the car.

WARNING

If the key battery isflat, the safe lock de-

vice can only be deactivated byunlocking the doors by turningthe metal insert of the key in-to the driver’s door lock or byfitting the key into the ignitiondevice.

WARNING

If the car battery isdown, the safe lock de-

vice can be activated only us-ing the metal insert of theelectronic key on the driver’sdoor revolving plug: in thiscase the safe lock device is ac-tive on front passenger’s doorand rear doors.

WARNING

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Device deactivation

The device is deactivated automaticallyon every door in the following cases:

❒ when unlocking the doors;

❒ when unlocking only the driver’s door(where possible);

❒ when fitting the electronic key intothe ignition switch.

Device activation is signalled by threeflashes of the led on the driver’s doorpanel and, only if activated by pressingthe electronic key button Á, of directionindicators.

Should one of the doors be not perfect-ly closed, the safe lock device is not ac-tivated, thus preventing that a persongetting into the car from the open doorremains blocked inside the passenger’scompartment when he/she closes thedoor.

Device activation

The device is automatically activated onevery door in the following cases:

❒ turning twice the metal insert of theelectronic key into the driver door tolocking position;

❒ pressing twice the electronic key but-ton Á.

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

(*) On certain versions it is possible to set the option “Unlocking front door only” through the “Setup Menu” (see paragraph “Reconfigurable multifunctiondisplay” in this section). In this case pressing button Á and turning the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise will unlock the driver’s dooronly. To unlock all the doors, press twice button Ëwithin 1 second or turn twice the metal insert of the electronic key counter-clockwise.

IMPORTANT Window and sunroof opening operations are a consequence of a door unlocking control. Window and sunroof closing operations are a con-sequence of a door locking control.

Electronickey

Emergencymetalinsert

Directionindicatorsflashing

Led ondriver’s door

Doors,tailgate

and fuel cap unlocking

Brief press onbutton Ë (*)

Electronic keyrotation

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Deterrenceled off

Doors,tailgate

and fuel cap locking

Brief press onbutton Á

Electronic keyrotation

counter-clockwise

1 flashing

Turning on fixedfor 3 seconds,followed by

deterrence led flashing

Windowand sunroof

opening(where

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Prolongedpressing

(over 2 seconds)on button Ë

Electronic key rotationfor over

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Deterrence led off

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Prolongedpressing

(over 2 seconds)on button Á

Electronic key rotationfor over

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1 flashing

Turning on fixedfor about

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deterrence led flashing

Safe lock(where

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Double pressing(within 1 second)

on button Á

Double electronickey rotation

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Doubleflashing,

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Depending on the markets, the trigger-ing of the alarm will activate the sirenand the hazard warning lights (for about26 seconds). The methods of operationand the number of cycles may vary de-pending on the versions/markets.

A maximum number of sound/sight cy-cles is however envisaged. Once thealarm cycle is over, the system will re-store its normal operation.

IMPORTANT Central door unlockingby the emergency electronic key will notdeactivate the alarm, therefore withalarm on the siren will activate whenopening one of the doors or the boot.To deactivate the siren see paragraph“How to deactivate the alarm”.

IMPORTANT The engine immobiliserfunction is guaranteed by the AlfaRomeo CODE system, which is auto-matically activated when the electronickey is removed from the ignition device.

HOW TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM

With the doors, bonnet and boot shutand electronic key removed from igni-tion switch, point the electronic key inthe direction of the car, then press andrelease the button Á.

With the exception of certain markets,the system sounds a “beep” and thedoors are locked.

Engagement of the alarm is precededby a self-diagnostic test characterised bya different flashing of the driver’s doorled A-fig. 12: if a fault is detected thesystem sounds a further warning“beep”.

ALARM(where provided)

WHEN THE ALARM IS TRIGGERED

The alarm comes into action in the fol-lowing cases:

❒ unlawful opening of doors, bonnetand boot (perimetral protection);

❒ attempt to start the engine withunauthorised electronic key;

❒ battery cable cutting;

❒ presence of moving bodies in the pas-senger’s compartment (volumetricprotection);

❒ abnormal raising/sloping of the car(for versions/markets where applic-able);

Volumetric and anti-raising protectionscan be cut off by operating the front ceil-ing light controls(see paragraph “Volu-metric protection/Anti-raising sensor”on the following pages).

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HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM

Press button Ë. The system will react asfollows (with the exception of certainmarkets):

❒ two brief flashes of the direction in-dicators;

❒ two brief “beeps”;

❒ door unlocking.

The alarm can be deactivated by fittingthe electronic key into the ignitionswitch.

IMPORTANT On certain versions anyattempt to break in detected by the sys-tem will be indicated by a warning mes-sage on the instrument panel displaywhen fitting the electronic key into theignition switch.

VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION/ANTI-RAISING SENSORS

To make sure that the protection sensorsare working properly, check that win-dows and sunroof (where provided) areshut.

This function can be cut out (for exam-ple if you leave animals on the car) bypressing button A-fig. 13 on the frontceiling light within 1 minute after in-strument panel turning off.

When this function is off the button ledwill turn on. Volumetric protection/anti-raising sensors cut out shall be repeatedat each instrument panel turning off.

Surveillance

When the system has been turned on,the led A-fig. 12 will flash to indicatethat the system is in the surveillancemode. The led will flash continuouslywhile the system is under surveillance.

IMPORTANT Operation of the alarmis adapted at the origin to the regula-tions of the different countries.

Self-diagnosis and monitoringof doors/bonnet/boot

If, after the alarm has been activated, asecond acoustic signal is heard, turn thesystem off by pressing button Ë, checkfor proper locking of doors, bonnet andboot, then turn the system on again bypressing button Á.

Otherwise if a door or bonnet/boot lidis not correctly closed it will not be con-trolled by the system. If the control sig-nal is repeated when the doors and bon-net/boot are closed properly this meansthat the self-diagnosis function has de-tected a system operating fault, in whichcase it is necessary to contact AlfaRomeo Authorized Services.

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IGNITION DEVICE

The ignition device is located on thedashboard and it consists of the follow-ing:

❒ electronic key reading device A-fig.14 (set near the steering wheel);

❒ button START/STOP (set under theelectronic key reading device).

IMPORTANT To prevent runningdown the battery do not leave the elec-tronic key into the ignition device whenthe engine is off.

HOW TO CUT OFF THE ALARM SYSTEM

To deactivate the alarm system com-pletely (for instance during prolongedinactivity of the car) simply lock the carby rotating the metal insert (providedinside the electronic key) into the dri-ver’s door lock.

MINISTERIALHOMOLOGATION

In keeping with the laws in force in eachcountry on the subject of radio fre-quency, for markets in which the trans-mitter needs to be marked the certifi-cation number is given on the compo-nent. For certain versions/markets, thecode may also be marked on the trans-mitter and/or on the receiver.

A0E0219mfig. 14

If the ignition device istampered with (for ex-

ample during an attemptedbreak-in) have it checked overby Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-vices before travelling again.

WARNING

When leaving the caralways remove the

electronic key from the ignitiondevice to prevent any passen-ger in the car from inadver-tently activating the controls.Remember to engage thehandbrake and if the car is fac-ing uphill, first gear and if thecar is facing downhill, reverse.Never leave children unat-tended in the car.

WARNING

IMPORTANT If when fitting the elec-tronic key into the ignition device, thewarning light Y on the instrument pan-el comes on (on certain versions to-gether with a message on the display),check whether the electronic key is theproper one and then try to refit it intothe ignition device. If the problem per-sists contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-vices.

TURNING THE INSTRUMENTPANEL OFF

With engine off and clutch and brakepedals released, press button START/STOP or remove the electronic keyfrom the ignition device.

A few seconds after the instrument pan-el display will turn off gradually.

IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Au-thorized Services if the instrument pan-el fails to turn off.

TURNING THE INSTRUMENTPANEL ON

Proceed as follows:

❒ fit the electronic key into the ignitiondevice;

❒ if the electronic key is fitted yet, pressbutton START/STOP withoutpressing the clutch or brake pedal.

To safeguard the battery, when leavingthe car with the instrument panel on,electric and electronic devices will be de-activated after approx. 1 hour.

IMPORTANT Fit completely the elec-tronic key into the ignition device untilit locks into place.

IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Au-thorized Services if the instrument pan-el fails to turn on.

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ENGINE STARTING

See paragraph “Engine starting” in sec-tion “Correct use of the car”.

START/STOP BUTTONfig. 15

Button START/STOP, set on thedashboard, controls car electric systemsand engine starting/stopping.

Button START/STOP is fitted withknurled ring and led. When the led andthe instrument panel are on, the enginecan be started.

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ed) (or as an alternative, on certain ver-sions, a symbol and a message are dis-played). In this event contact AlfaRomeo Authorized Services.

IMPORTANT If after trying to turn onthe instrument panel and/or to start theengine, the instrument panel warninglight> (where provided) (or as an al-ternative, on certain versions the mes-sage "Vehicle protection system notavailable" is displayed), repeat the op-eration moving the steering wheel in or-der to release the steering lock. The dis-played warning message will not impairsteering lock operation.

INSTRUMENTS

REV. COUNTER

Rev counter shows engine rpm. The redzone at the scale bottom indicates thatthe engine is running at excessive rpmdangerous for mechanical components.Do not drive with the pointer in this area.

IMPORTANT The electronic injectioncontrol system gradually shuts off theflow of fuel when the engine is “over-revving” (rev counter pointer in the redarea) resulting in a gradual loss of en-gine power, in order to bring engine rpmbelow to the safety limit.

The rev counter may, when the engineis idling, indicate gradual or sudden in-crease of engine revs as the case maybe; such behaviour is normal and mustnot be interpreted as a faulty conditionas it occurs during normal operation, forinstance when climate control or electricfan are switched on. In particular, slowrevs variation helps keep the batterycharged.

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engaging

The steering column lock will engage5 seconds after removing the electron-ic key from the ignition device and if thefollowing conditions are present:❒ engine off;❒ instrument panel off with car at a

standstill;❒ electronic key removed from ignition

device.

Disengaging

The steering column lock will disengageafter fitting the electronic key into theignition device.

IMPORTANT Switching the engine offwhen the car is running will not engagethe steering column lock till next switch-ing off with car stopped. In this eventwarning light > (where provided) on theinstrument panel will come on (or as analternative, on certain versions, a sym-bol and a message are displayed).

IMPORTANT Steering column lockfailure is indicated by the instrumentpanel warning light > (where provid-

It is absolutely forbid-den to carry out what-

ever after-market operationinvolving steering system orsteering column modifications(e.g.: installation of anti-theftdevice) that could badly affectperformance and safety, causethe lapse of warranty and al-so result in non-compliance ofthe car with homologation re-quirements.

WARNING

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IMPORTANT The pointer can reachthe red area also for a sum of un-favourable conditions, i.e.: slow speed,uphill, fully laden or towing a trailer withhot outside temperature.

IMPORTANT Refuelling shall alwaysbe performed with engine off. Failing toobserve this precaution could cause thegauge to provide wrong indications.Should this occur, to restore proper in-dication just have next refuelling withthe engine off. Otherwise contact AlfaRomeo Authorized Services.

ENGINE COOLANTTEMPERATURE GAUGE fig. 17

This shows the temperature of the en-gine coolant fluid and begins workingwhen the fluid temperature exceeds ap-prox. 50°C.

The pointer should normally be towardsthe middle of the scale. If the pointerreaches the red sector, reduce your de-mand on the engine.

The turning on of the warning light u(on certain versions together with amessage on the display) indicates thatthe coolant fluid temperature is too high;in this case, stop the engine and contactAlfa Romeo Authorized Services .


FUEL GAUGE fig. 16

This shows the amount of fuel left in thefuel tank.

The warning light on the fuel level gaugeturns on when about 10 litres fuel areleft in the tank. On certain versions. thedisplay will show a warning messagewhen the cruising range is less than 50km (or 31 mi).

If warning light K startsflashing when travellingcontact immediately Al-

fa Romeo Authorized Services.

A0E00177mfig. 16 A0E0178mfig. 17

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TURBOCHARGER PRESSUREGAUGE (diesel versions)fig. 19

This shows the turbocharger pressurevalue.

TRIP METER RESET fig. 20

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

MANUAL INSTRUMENTPANEL LIGHT DIMMER

With this function it is possible to adjuston 8 levels the light intensity of the indi-cations given on the instrument panel dis-play, sound system display (where pro-vided), climate control system display, ra-dionavigation system display (where pro-vided), and instrument panel gauges (fu-el level gauge, engine oil temperaturegauge (petrol versions) or superchargerpressure gauge (diesel versions) and en-gine coolant temperature gauge).

To increase light intensity press brieflybutton + on the left-hand stalk, to re-duce it press button –: the display willshow an indication and a figure corre-sponding to the current light intensitylevel. This screen will be displayed fora few seconds and then it will go off.

ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE(petrol versions) fig. 18

This shows the temperature of the en-gine oil and begins working when theoil temperature exceeds approx. 70°C.

If the pointer reaches the red sector, re-duce your demand on the engine.

The turning on of the warning light `when travelling (on certain versions to-gether with a message on the display)indicates that the oil temperature is toohigh; in this case, stop the engine andcontact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

A0E0179mfig. 18 A0E0180mfig. 19 A0E0072mfig. 20

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Fitting the electronic key into the igni-tion device will display the total km (ormi), press button A-fig. 22 for trip me-ter (or mi).

To reset the trip meter (or mi), press forlong button A-fig. 22 during display-ing.

MULTIFUNCTIONDISPLAY (where provided)

The “Multifunction display” shows allthe useful information necessary whendriving, more particularly:

INFORMATION ONSTANDARD SCREEN

❒ Clock A-fig. 21;

❒ External temperature B;

❒ Total km (or mi) or trip meter C(when total kilometres (or miles) areindicated the display will also showthe wording TOT).

A0E0060mfig. 21

A0E0072mfig. 22

AUTOMATIC INSTRUMENTPANEL LIGHT DIMMER

To give max. visibility and comfort un-der whatever driving conditions (e.g.:lights on in daylight, tunnels, etc…),the speedometer is fitted with a sensorfor adjusting automatically, after fittingthe electronic key into the ignition de-vice and pressing button START/STOP, the light intensity of the indi-cations given on the instrument paneldisplay, sound system display (whereprovided), climate control system dis-play, radionavigation system display(where provided), and instrument pan-el gauges (fuel level gauge, engine oiltemperature gauge (petrol versions) orsupercharger pressure gauge (diesel ver-sions) and engine coolant temperaturegauge).

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INFORMATION ABOUT CARCONDITIONS (at event)

❒ Scheduled servicing (symbol õ D-fig. 21).

❒ Instrument panel light dimmer.

❒ Symbol of possible presence of ice onthe road (symbol √ E-fig. 21).

❒ Speed limit exceeded.

❒ Engine oil level.

A0E0074mfig. 23

“SETUP MENU”

There is also a “Setup Menu” enablingto perform the adjustments and/or set-tings described on the following pagesby pressing button MENU and +/–(see fig. 23). The Setup can be acti-vated by pressing briefly button MENU.

With the car stopped, thefollowing settings areenabled:

❒ Speed limit on/off and speed limitvalue.

❒ Clock.

❒ Failure/warning buzzer volume.

❒ “Distance” unit.

With the car running, only thefollowing setting is enabled:

❒ Speed limit on/off and speed limitvalue setting.

CONTROL BUTTONS (set on left stalk) fig. 23

MENU

Short push on button: to confirmthe required option and/or to go to nextscreen;

Long push on button: to confirm therequired option and to go back to stan-dard screen;

+/– to scroll up/down the “SetupMenu” options or to increase/decreasethe value displayed on the screen.

When the standard screen is displayedbuttons +/– activate instrument pan-el light dimming.

To set the speed limit, proceed as fol-lows:❒ press button MENU until selecting

SPEED BEEP: the display will showSPEED BEEP and setting condition(ON = speed limit on/ OFF= speedlimit off);

❒ press again button MENU: ON (orOFF) will flash;

❒ press buttons +/– to select ON orOFF;

❒ selecting ON will make the lastspeed limit set flashing on the dis-play;

❒ press buttons +/– to adjust the val-ue.

IMPORTANT The possible setting is be-tween 30 and 250 km/h (or between20 and 150 mph) depending on the unitset previously (see paragraph “Units” de-scribed later). Every press (pulse) of thebutton +/– increases or decreases thevalue by 5 units. Keeping the button +/–pressed obtains automatic fast increase ordecrease. When you are near the requiredsetting complete adjustment with singlepresses.

Speed limit (SPEED BEEP)

With this function it is possible to set thecar speed limit (km/h or mph) which,if exceeded, automatically sounds abuzzer and displays a specific message(see section “Warning lights and mes-sages”) to alert the driver. Once thewarning cycle is over the display willresume the standard screen. The warn-ing message will disappear only afterthe car speed slows 5 km/h (5 mph)below the set speed limit or after press-ing briefly the MENU button. This pro-cedure is carried out just once after ex-ceeding the speed limit and it can be re-peated only if the car speed slows atleast 5 km/h (5 mph) below the setspeed limit and then it increases untilexceeding the speed limit again.

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Failure/warning buzzervolume (BUZZ)

With this function the volume of thebuzzer accompanying any failure/warn-ing indications can be adjusted accord-ing to 4 levels. The buzzer can be ad-justed and excluded.

Proceed as follows:❒ press button MENU until selecting

BUZZ: the display will show BUZZand a figure corresponding to thebuzzer volume level;

❒ press again button MENU: the fig-ure will flash;

❒ press buttons +/– to adjust thebuzzer volume.

To mute the buzzer set the volume lev-el to “0” using buttons +/–.

Distance unit (UNIT)

With this function it is possible to set therequired distance unit (km or mi).

To set the distance unit, proceed as fol-lows:❒ press button MENU until selecting

UNIT: the display will show UNITand “km” or “mi”;

❒ press again button MENU: “km”(or “mi”) will flash;

❒ press buttons +/– to set the re-quired distance unit.

Clock (TIME REG)

This function enables to adjust the clock.

To adjust the clock proceed as follows:❒ press button MENU until selecting

TIME REG;❒ press again button

MENU: TIME and clock will flash;❒ press buttons +/– to adjust time.

Clock is always displayed in 24h mode(24 hours).

ENGINE OIL LEVELINDICATION

Fitting the electronic key into the igni-tion device, the display will show for afew seconds the engine oil level. At thisstage, to clear this indication and to goto next screen, press button MENU.

Low oil level will be indicated by a ded-icated warning message on the display.

IMPORTANT Check the proper en-gine oil level on the dipstick (see para-graph “Checking levels” in section “Carmaintenance”).

IMPORTANT Proper engine oil levelshall be checked with the car on levelground.

IMPORTANT To read the correct oillevel after fitting the electronic key, waitfor about 2 seconds before starting theengine.

IMPORTANT Engine oil level could in-crease after a long stop.

MESSAGES DISPLAYED AT STARTING

After the engine oil level, the display willshow for a few seconds a message in-dicating the procedure to follow to startthe engine (PRESS PEDAL ANDSTART: press brake or clutch pedal andthen press button START/STOP tostart the engine).

Scheduled servicing

IMPORTANT The Service schedule in-cludes car maintenance every 30,000km (or 18,000 mi); this is shown au-tomatically, with the electronic key in-to the ignition device starting from2,000 km (or 1,240 mi) from thisdeadline and it will be displayed in kmor miles according to the unit set. Whena scheduled service interval (“coupon”)is near to come, fitting the electronic keyinto the ignition device will display amessage followed by the number ofkm/mi to go before car servicing. Con-tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services tocarry out any service operation provid-ed by the Service schedule or by the An-nual inspection plan, and to reset thedisplay.

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Once on, the NIGHT PAN functioncan be deactivated as follows:❒ by long press on button + (also with

external lights off);❒ removing the electronic key from the

ignition device.

When this function is off the displayshows “NIGHT PAN OFF”.

Messages “NIGHT PAN ON” or“NIGHT PAN OFF” stay on the dis-play for a few seconds, then they willgo off. To stop displaying before time,briefly press button MENU.

ILLUMINATION OF REVCOUNTER/INSTRUMENTS(NIGHT PAN)

This function enables to turn on/off(ON/OFF) the lights of the revcounter and instruments.

This function can be activated (only withelectronic key fitted into ignition device,external lights on, and speedometerbuilt-in sensor in poor outside light set-ting), by pressing for long button –.When this function is on, the display willshow “NIGHT PAN ON”.

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The date C in the middle of the displaywill stay on until another display info isactivated (e.g. “Light dimmer”) or oth-er information on car conditions.

With key removed (when opening whenof the front doors) the display will turnon and show for a few seconds the time,covered km (or miles) and outside tem-perature.

INFORMATION ABOUT CARCONDITIONS (at event)

❒ Scheduled servicing;

❒ Trip computer;

❒ Instrument panel light dimmer;

❒ Engine oil level;

IMPORTANT When opening one ofthe front doors, the display will show fora few seconds the time, the km coveredand the external temperature.

RECONFIGURABLEMULTIFUNCTIONDISPLAY (where provided)

The “Reconfigurable multifunction dis-play” shows all the useful informationnecessary when driving, more particu-larly:

INFORMATION ONSTANDARD SCREEN

❒ Clock A-fig. 24;

❒ External temperature B;

❒ Date C;

❒ Partial km (or mi) covered D;

❒ Total km (or mi) covered E;

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

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“SETUP MENU”

There is also a “Setup Menu” enablingto perform the adjustments and/or set-tings described on the following pagesby pressing button MENU and +/–(see fig. 25).The Setup can be acti-vated by pressing briefly button MENU.

The menu comprises a series of func-tions arranged in a “circular fashion”fig. 26.

Selecting an option of the mainmenu without submenu:

❒ briefly press button MENU to selectthe main menu option to set;

❒ operate buttons + or – (by singlepress) to select the new setting;

❒ briefly press button MENU to storenew setting and go back to the pre-viously selected option of the mainmenu.

CONTROL BUTTONS

MENU

Short push on button: to confirmthe required option and/or to go to nextscreen;

Long push on button: to confirm therequired option and/or to go to previ-ous screen;

+/– to scroll up/down the “SetupMenu” options or to increase/decreasethe value displayed on the screen.

When the standard screen is displayedbuttons +/– activate instrument pan-el light dimming.

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

❒ operate buttons + or – (by singlepress) to select the new setting;

❒ briefly press button MENU to storethe new setting and to go to the nextsetup menu option, if this is the lastone you will go back to the previouslyselected option of the main menu.

ENGINE OIL LEVELINDICATION

Fitting the electronic key into the igni-tion device, the display will show for afew seconds the engine oil level. At thisstage, to clear this indication and to goto next screen, press button MENU.

Low oil level will be indicated by a ded-icated warning message on the display.

IMPORTANT Check the proper en-gine oil level on the dipstick (see para-graph “Checking levels” in section “Carmaintenance”).

IMPORTANT Proper engine oil levelshall be checked with the car on levelground.

IMPORTANT To read the correct oillevel after fitting the electronic key, waitfor about 2 seconds before starting theengine.

IMPORTANT Engine oil level could in-crease after a long stop.

Selecting an option of the mainmenu with submenu:

❒ briefly press button MENU to displaythe first submenu option;

❒ operate buttons + or – (by singlepress) to scroll all submenu options;

❒ briefly press button MENU to selectthe displayed submenu option and toenter the corresponding setup menu;

❒ operate buttons + or – (by singlepress) to select the new setting of thissubmenu option;

❒ briefly press button MENU to storethe new setting and go back to thepreviously selected submenu option.

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Briefly press button MENU to access navigation from the standard screen. To surf the menu press buttons + or –. For safety rea-sons, when the car is running, it is possible to access only the reduced menu (for setting “Speed limit”). When the car is stationaryaccess to the whole menu is enabled. With the Radionavigation system it is only possible to adjust/set the following functions: “SpeedLimit”, “Light sensor sensitivity ” (where provided) and “S.B.R. buzzer reactivation” (where provided). The other functions are shownon the Radionavigation system display, that shall be use to adjust/set them as required.

fig. 26

BEEP VOL.

SERVICE

QUIT SETUP LIGHT SENS.RESET TRIP B

CLOCK

MODE 12/24

DATE

AUDIO RPT.

INDEP. BOOT

UNLOCK FDADOOR LOCK UNITS

KEYS VOL.

LANGUAGE

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ARAutomatic headlight daylightsensor (where provided)(Light Sens.)

With this function it is possible to adjustthe light sensor sensitivity according to3 levels.

To adjust the volume proceed as follows:

❒ briefly press button MENU : the pre-viously set level will flash on the dis-play;

❒ press button + or – to select the re-quired volume;

❒ briefly press button MENU to goback to the menu screen or press thebutton for long to go back to the stan-dard screen.

Reset Trip B

This function enables to select Trip B re-set mode (Automatic or Manual).

For further information see paragraph“Trip computer”.

Speed limit

With this function it is possible to set thecar speed limit (km/h or mph) which,if exceeded, automatically sounds abuzzer and displays a special message(see section “Warning lights and mes-sages”) to alert the driver.

To set the speed limit, proceed as fol-lows:

❒ briefly press button MENU: the dis-play will show OFF;

❒ press button +: the display will showON;

❒ briefly press button MENU then, usebuttons +/– to set the requiredspeed (during setting the value willflash).


IMPORTANT The possible setting isbetween 30 and 250 km/h (or be-tween 20 and 150 mph) depending onthe unit set previously (see paragraph“Units” described later). Every press(pulse) of the button +/– increases ordecreases the value by 5 units. Keepingthe button +/– pressed obtains auto-matic fast increase or decrease. Whenyou are near the required setting com-plete adjustment with single presses.

To abort the setting:

❒ briefly press button MENU: the dis-play will show ON;

❒ press button –: the display will showOFF;


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IMPORTANT Every press (pulse) onthe button +/– increases/decreases byone unit. Keeping button +/– pressedobtains fast increase/decrease. Whenyou are near the required setting com-plete adjustment with single presses.


Setting the clock (Clock)

This function enables to set the clock.

Proceed as follows:

❒ briefly press button MENU: “hours”will show on the display;


❒ briefly press button MENU: “min-utes” will flash on the display;

❒ press button + or – to adjust;

Clock mode (Mode 12/24)

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

To adjust proceed as follows:

❒ briefly press button MENU: 12h or24h (according to previous setting)will show on the display;

❒ press button + or – to select the re-quired language;


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

Proceed as follows:

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


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


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

❒ press button + or – to adjust;

IMPORTANT Every press (pulse) onthe button +/– increases/decreases byone unit. Keeping button +/– pressedobtains fast increase/decrease. Whenyou are near the required setting com-plete adjustment with single presses.


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

This function enables to display soundsystem information.

❒ Radio: selected radio station fre-quency or RDS message, automatictuning activation or AutoSTore;

❒ audio CD, MP3 Cd: selected tracknumber;

❒ CD Changer: CD number and tracknumber;

To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) in-fo displaying proceed as follows:

❒ briefly press button MENU: the dis-play will show ON or OFF (accord-ing to previous setting);



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

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Driver’s door unlocking(Unlock Fda)

With this function it is possible to unlockonly the driver’s door by pressing theelectronic key button Ë.

With this function active (ON), it ishowever possible to unlock the otherdoors by pressing the door unlock but-ton on central console.

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

❒ briefly press button MENU: ON orOFF (according to previous setting)will flash on the display;



Automatic central door locking(Door lock)

When activated (ON), this functionlocks automatically the doors when thecar speed exceeds 20 km/h.

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

❒ briefly press button MENU: ON orOFF (according to previous setting)will flash on the display;



Function activation is indicated by thecircular led around the button q.

Independent boot unlocking(Indep. Boot)

With this function it is possible to unlockthe boot independently from doors.

When this function is on, to unlock theboot press the electronic key button` or use the lever set under the rearleft seat (see paragraph “Boot” in thissection).

To activate independent boot function(ON) or deactivate it (OFF), proceedas follows:

❒ briefly press button MENU : ON orOFF (according to previous setting)will flash on the display;



Consumption

If the distance unit set is km (see pre-vious paragraph) the display will enableto set the fuel consumption unit (l/100km, km/l or mpg).

If the distance unit set is “mi” (see pre-vious paragraph) fuel consumption willbe displayed “mpg”.

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

To set the required unit proceed as fol-lows:

❒ briefly press button MENU: “km/l”or “l/100 km” (according to previ-ous setting) will show on the display;



Temperature

This function enables to set the tem-perature unit (°C or °F).


❒ briefly press button MENU: °C or °F(according to previous setting) willshow on the display;



Units

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

Distance


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



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Selecting the language(Language)

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

To set the required language proceed asfollows:

❒ briefly press button MENU , the pre-viously set “language” will show onthe display;



Adjusting the button volume(Keys Vol.)

With this function the volume of theroger-beep accompanying the activationof certain buttons can be adjusted ac-cording to 8 levels.


❒ briefly press button MENU, the pre-viously set “level” will show on thedisplay;



Adjusting the failure/warningbuzzer volume (Beep Vol.)

With this function the volume of thebuzzer accompanying any failure/warn-ing indication can be adjusted accordingto 8 levels.


❒ briefly press button MENU, the pre-viously set “level” will show on thedisplay;



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

This function is displayed only after thesystem has been deactivated by AlfaRomeo Authorized Services.

Exit Menu (Quit setup)

Selecting this option will bring back tostandard screen.

ILLUMINATION OF REVCOUNTER/INSTRUMENTS(NIGHT PANEL)

This function enables to turn on/off(ON/OFF) the lights of the rev counterand instruments. This function can be ac-tivated (only with electronic key fitted in-to ignition device, external lights on, andspeedometer built-in sensor in poor out-side light setting), by pressing for long but-ton –. When this function is on, the dis-play will show a warning message. Onceon, the NIGHT PANEL function can bedeactivated as follows:❒ by long press on button + (also with

external lights off);❒ removing the electronic key from the

ignition device.

When function is off the display will showa warning message.

Messages stay on the display for a fewseconds, then they will go off. To stopdisplaying before time, briefly press but-ton MENU.

Scheduled Servicing (Service)Through this function it is possible to dis-play information connected to proper carservicing.Proceed as follows:❒ briefly press button MENU : service

in km or mi, according to previoussetting, will be displayed (see para-graph “Units”);


IMPORTANT The Service schedule in-cludes car maintenance every 30,000 km(or 18,000 mi); this is shown automat-ically, with the electronic key into the ig-nition device starting from 2,000 km (or1,240 mi) from this deadline and it willbe displayed in km or miles according tothe unit set. When a scheduled service in-terval (“coupon”) is near to come, fittingthe electronic key into the ignition devicewill display a message followed by thenumber of km/mi to go before car ser-vicing. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-vices to carry out any service operationprovided by the Service schedule or by theAnnual inspection plan, and to reset thedisplay.

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Reset TRIP BEnd of partial mission

Start of new partial mission End of partial missionStart of new

partial mission Reset TRIP BEnd of partial mission

Start of new partial mission

Reset GENERAL TRIPEnd of complete mission

Start of new mission

Reset GENERAL TRIPEnd of complete mission

Start of new mission

End of partial missionStart of new

partial mission

Reset TRIP B

Reset TRIP B

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TRIP COMPUTER

General features

The “Trip computer” displays information (with electronic key fitted into ignition device) relating to the operating status ofthe car. This function comprises the “General trip” concerning the “complete mission” of the car (journey) and “Trip B” con-cerning the partial mission of the car; this latter function (as shown in fig. 27) is “contained” within the complete mission.

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

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Average consumption

This value shows the average con-sumption from the start of the new mis-sion.

Current consumption

This value shows instant fuel consump-tion (this value is updated second bysecond). If parking the car with engineon, the display will show “- - - -”.

Average speed

This value shows the car average speedas a function of the overall time elapsedsince the start of the new mission.

Travel time

This value shows the time elapsed sincethe start of the new mission (drivingtime).

Range

This value shows the distance in km (ormi) that the car can still cover beforeneeding fuel, assuming that driving con-ditions are kept unvaried.

The display will show “- - - -“ in the fol-lowing cases:

❒ value lower than 50 km (30mi);

❒ car left parked with engine runningfor over 5 minutes.

Travel Distance

This value shows the distance coveredfrom the start of the new mission.

Each time the battery is connected andeach time a new mission is started (re-set), the display will show “0.0”.

IMPORTANT Lacking information,Trip computer values are displayed with“- - - -”. When normal operating condi-tion is reset, calculation of different unitswill restart regularly. Values displayedbefore the failure will not be reset.

The “General Trip” displays the figuresrelating to:

❒ Average consumption

❒ Current consumption

❒ Average speed

❒ Travel time

❒ Range

❒ Travel Distance

“Trip B” displays information concern-ing:

❒ Travel Distance B

❒ Average consumption B

❒ Average speed B

❒ Travel time B.

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TRIP BUTTON

Button TRIP fig. 28, set on the rightsteering column stalk shall be used (withelectronic key into ignition device) to en-ter the “General Trip” and “Trip B” func-tion. To scroll the values of each optionuse buttons set aside the stalk.

Button TRIP shall also be used to resetthe “General Trip” and “Trip B” functionsto start a new mission:

❒ short push: to display the differentvalues;

❒ long push: to reset and then starta new mission.

To scroll the Trip Computer options,briefly press buttons - and..

IMPORTANT “General Trip” reset willalso reset the “Trip B” function, where-as “Trip B” reset will only reset the in-formation associated with this function.

New mission (reset)

Reset can be:

❒ “manual” reset is performed by thedriver by pressing button TRIP;

❒ “automatic” reset is performed whenthe trip distance reaches 9999.9 km(or mi), when travel time reaches99.59 (99 hours and 59 minutes)or after disconnecting and then re-connecting the battery.

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Every Trip computer screen displays twooptions of the active Trip (Trip A or TripB); one option is displayed at the top ofthe screen, the other one at the bottom(see fig. 29).

In the same screen it is not possible tohave displayed at the same time thesame option at the top and at the bot-tom of the screen.

Briefly press button TRIP to select thetwo Trip computer modes; use button- to scroll the options at the top of thedisplay, use button .. to scroll the op-tions at the bottom of the display.

Press briefly button TRIP to go fromTrip A to Trip B.

Start of journey procedure(reset)

Trip A and Trip B reset are independent.

Reset General Trip

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

IMPORTANT Reset can be automat-ic only in the following cases:

❒ when the “Travel Distance” reaches9999.9 km or the “Travel Time”reaches 99.59 (99 hours and 59minutes);

❒ after disconnecting/reconnecting thebattery.

At General Trip reset a warning messagewill be displayed.

IMPORTANT General Trip reset willnot reset “Range” and “Current Con-sumption”.

A0E0052mfig. 29

Reset Trip B

As concerns the Trip B values, it is pos-sible to select through the “SetupMenu” the reset mode (Manual or Au-tomatic) (see paragraph “Setup Menu”on previous pages):

❒ manual reset: press and keep pressedbutton TRIP for over 2 seconds.

❒ automatic reset: it takes place eachtime the electronic key is fitted intothe ignition device.

At Trip B reset a warning message willbe displayed.

IMPORTANT Trip B reset will not re-set “Range” and “Current Consump-tion”.

On versions fitted with T.P.M.S. system(Tyre pressure Monitoring System) (seeparagraph “T.P.M.S. system” in this sec-tion), after Trip A and Trip B info, thescreen with tyre pressure condition is dis-played (see fig. 30).

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NOTE When starting the engine andfor a short time, if you have recalled theplan view by pressing the TRIP button,dashes will be displayed instead of"OK/NO". This is normal since the sys-tem is checking tyre inflation pressurevalues.

Upholstery of your carhas been designed towithstand wear deriv-

ing from common use of the car.You are however recommendedto avoid strong and/or contin-uous scratching with clothingaccessories such as metallicbuckles, studs, Velcro fasten-ings and the like, since theseitems cause circumscribed stressof the cover fabric that couldlead to yarn breaking, and dam-age the cover as a consequence.

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Height adjustment (where provided)

Move repeatedly lever B upwards ordownwards to achieve the requiredheight.

IMPORTANT Adjustment must be car-ried out only seated at the driver’s seat.

Back rest angle adjustment

Turn the knob C until obtaining the re-quired position.

Lumbar adjustment(where provided)

Turn the knob D until obtaining the re-quired position.

SEATS

MANUALLY ADJUSTABLEFRONT SEATS fig. 31

Only make adjustmentswhen the car is sta-

tionary.

WARNING

A0E0020mfig. 31

Once you have re-leased the lever, check

that the seat is firmly lockedin the runners by trying tomove it back and forth. Failureto lock the seat in place couldresult in the seat moving sud-denly and the driver losingcontrol of the car.

WARNING

Moving the seat backwardsor forwards

Lift the lever A (on the inner side of theseat) and push the seat forwards orbackwards: in the driving position thearms should rest on the rim of the steer-ing wheel.

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ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLEFRONT SEATS fig. 33

Seat controls are thefollowing:

Multifunction control A:

– front seat height adjustment;

– rear seat height adjustment;

– vertical seat movement;

– longitudinal seat movement;

B: Back rest angle adjustment;

C: Driver’s seat positions store buttons;

D: Lombar adjustment.

IMPORTANT Seat can only be ad-justed when the electronic key is fittedinto the ignition device and for about 1minute from removing it or after press-ing button START/STOP. After open-ing the door the seat can be adjusted forabout 3 minutes or until closing thedoor.

Back rest angle adjustment(where provided)

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

Seat warming (where provided)

With electronic key fitted into ignitiondevice, turn ring nut A-fig. 32 to turnthis function on/off.

Seat warming can be adjusted to 3 dif-ferent levels (0 = seat warming off).

A0E0024mfig. 32

Only make adjustmentswhen the car is station-

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FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTSfig. 34

Head restraints are adjustable in heightand, on certain versions, also in angleand they lock automatically in the re-quired position.

To adjust height proceed as follows:

❒ to raise: raise the head restraint un-til hearing the locking click.

❒ to lower: press button A and lowerthe head restraint.

To adjust head restraint angle (whereprovided) turn it by hand.

If required, head restraints can be re-moved as follows:

❒ raise head restraints to max. height;

❒ press buttons A-fig. 34 (set asidethe two head restraint supports) thenremove the head restraints by pullingthem upwards.

Storing driver’s seat/doormirror positions

Buttons C allows to store and recall threedifferent driver’s seat and door mirror po-sitions. Storing and recalling are only pos-sible with electronic key fitted into igni-tion device.

Stored position can only be recalled forabout 3 minutes after opening the doorsand for about 1 minute after removingthe electronic key from the ignition de-vice.

To store the required seat position, ad-just it as required then press the buttoncorresponding to position to store for afew seconds.

To recall the stored position, press brieflythe corresponding button.

Storing a new position will automaticallyclear the one stored previously using thesame button.

A0E0033mfig. 34

Remember that thehead restraints should

be adjusted to support theback of your head and notyour neck. Only in this positiondo they exert their protectiveaction. To optimise head re-straint protective action, adjustthe seat back upright and keepyour head as close as possibleto the head restraint.

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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS

Rear seats are fitted with two head re-straints.

Certain versions are fitted with height-ad-justable head restraint also for the centralseat (see previous paragraph for heightadjustment).

If required, head restraints can be re-moved as follows:

❒ raise head restraints to max. height;

❒ press buttons A-fig. 35 (set asidethe two head restraint supports) thenremove the head restraints by pullingthem upwards.

STEERING WHEEL

The steering wheel can be adjusted bothaxially and in height.

Release the lever A-fig. 36 pushing itdownwards, then adjust the steeringwheel as required. To lock the steeringwheel, push lever A upwards.A0E0137mfig. 35

It is absolutely forbid-den to carry out what-

ever after-market operationinvolving steering system orsteering column modifications(e.g.: installation of anti-theftdevice) that could badly affectperformance and safety, causethe lapse of warranty and al-so result in non-compliance ofthe car with homologation re-quirements.

WARNING

A0E0136mfig. 36

Any adjustment of thesteering wheel position

must be carried out only withthe car stationary and the en-gine turned off.

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