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Page 2 If you have any questions about your vehicle or need assistance, please call Alfa Romeo Customer Care at 1 844 253-2872 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada). If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual or Warranty Booklet by calling 1 844 253-2872 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada), or by contacting your dealer.
Page 3 Here you will find information, advice, and important warnings regarding vehicle use, and how to achieve the best performance from the technical features of your Alfa Romeo. Please take your time in reading this guide, and familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your car.
Page 4 READ THIS CAREFULLY Refueling Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital components of the supply system. For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see the "Fuel Requirements" paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter. Starting The Engine Make sure that the electric park brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Page 5: How To Use This Manual
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Operating Instructions Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the perspective of an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in the text as appropriate.
Page 6 Symbols Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component. It is important to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for a brief description of each symbol. IT CAN START READ THE OWNER DO NOT TOUCH WITH AUTOMATICALLY ALSO...
Page 7 VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS Note: Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, which could cause accidents resulting in fatal injury. The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external antenna) may cause the electrical systems to malfunction.
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Page 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY STARTING AND OPERATING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MULTIMEDIA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX...
Page 11: Table Of Contents
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE In this section, you will find important KEYS ....10 information to help you become familiar IGNITION SYSTEM ...12 with the features needed to operate ENGINE IMMOBILIZER .
Page 12: Keys
KEYS remain active for three minutes, and Operation can be deactivated: Door And Trunk Lid Unlock Key Fob By pushing the PANIC button again. Briefly pushing the unlock button on the Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition key fob will unlock the doors and trunk Automatically if the vehicle speed system.
Page 13 The doors can also be unlocked by Remote Start General Information using the emergency key, located inside The remote start button on the key fob The following regulatory statement the key fob. enables engine starting (push the applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) Door And Trunk Lid Lock button twice to start the engine).
Page 14: Ignition System
IGNITION SYSTEM AVV: engine starting. This state can Never leave children alone in a vehicle, be entered by pushing the ignition or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Operation button once while pressing the brake Allowing children to be in a vehicle To activate the keyless ignition, the key pedal.
Page 15: Engine Immobilizer
ENGINE General Information IMMOBILIZER Caution! The following regulatory statement applies to all Radio Frequency (RF) Engine Immobilizer devices equipped in this vehicle: Operation If the Brake System Warning Light remains This device complies with Part 15 of the on with the parking brake released, a brake The Engine Immobilizer system system malfunction is indicated.
Page 16: Security Alarm System
SECURITY ALARM Irregular Operation When the alarm is armed, the warning SYSTEM — IF lights on the panels of the interior front If the key code is not correctly EQUIPPED door handles will flash. recognized during starting, the Engine Immobilizer Failure / Break-in Attempt To Arm The Alarm icon is displayed on the instrument With the doors, hood, and trunk lid...
Page 17: Doors
DOORS To Disarm The Alarm Note: Push the unlock button to disarm the The alarm does not disarm when the Locking And Unlocking alarm. While disarming, the following doors are unlocked by inserting the Doors From The Inside operations are performed: blade of the emergency key, found If all doors are closed properly, they will inside the key fob, into the door handle...
Page 18 Locking/Unlocking Doors From The Allowing children to be in a vehicle Outside In An Emergency unattended is dangerous for a number of If the battery is discharged or the key reasons. A child or others could be fob is inoperable, you can lock or seriously or fatally injured.
Page 19 Note: Note: The key fob may not be able to be After pushing the Passive Entry door detected by the vehicle keyless-go handle button, you must wait two system if it is located next to a mobile seconds before the doors can be phone, laptop or other electronic unlocked again using the passive entry device;...
Page 20 3. Insert the emergency key in the Do not push the door lock/unlock Note: driver side door lock cylinder and turn it button and pull the handle at the same Changes or modifications not expressly to the left (counter clockwise) to unlock time.
Page 21 Deactivating The Power Lock The Child Safety Locks remain locked 2. Turn the manual release lock even if the doors are unlocked. cylinder clockwise for the right door The Power Lock disengages locks or counterclockwise for the left automatically: Note: door locks.
Page 22: Seats
SEATS switch to move the driver's seat up or down, forward or rearward or to recline the seatback. Warning! It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 23 Power Lumbar Heated Seats — If Equipped Vehicles equipped with power driver or With the engine in the ON position, passenger seats may also be equipped push the heated seat buttons on the with power lumbar. The power lumbar instrument panel. switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat.
Page 24 minutes of operation. After this, the Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat — If Equipped heat automatically lowers to reach the The rear seats allow for three normal temperature level for the The rear seatbacks can be folded passengers “maximum” setting. forward to provide an additional storage Note:Middle Seat: The Quadrifoglio area.
Page 25: Head Restraints
HEAD RESTRAINTS Using the release strap, release the central part of the backrest from its Head restraints are designed to reduce housing and tilt it using the head the risk of injury by restricting head restraint. movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Page 26 Racing Seat Head Head restraints should never be Restraints Warning! adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Your vehicle may be equipped with Driving a vehicle with the head restraints non-adjustable head restraints on the improperly adjusted or removed could All occupants, including the driver, cause serious injury or death in the event of driver's and passenger's seatbacks.
Page 27: Steering Wheel
STEERING WHEEL Note: To allow maximum visibility for the Warning! Adjustments driver, if the head restraints are not in This feature allows you to tilt the use, lower the head restraints to the A loose head restraint thrown forward in steering column upward or downward.
Page 28 Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped Warning! With the ignition in the ON position, push the heated steering wheel Do not adjust the steering column while button on the instrument panel. driving. Adjusting the steering column while driving or driving with the steering column unlocked, could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 29: Rear View Mirrors
REAR VIEW Outside Power Mirrors MIRRORS Warning! Power Adjustment The power mirrors can only be adjusted Electrochromic Mirror with the ignition ON. Persons who are unable to feel pain to This mirror automatically adjusts for Select the desired mirror using the the skin because of advanced age, chronic headlight glare from vehicles behind power mirror control.
Page 30: Exterior Lights
EXTERIOR LIGHTS Power Folding Automatic Dimming Mirrors — If Equipped With the power mirror control knob in Headlight Switch Like the electrochromic mirror, an the neutral position, move it to the The headlight switch is located to the automatic dimming feature is also power folding position.
Page 31 The exterior lights can be activated only If the turn signals are operated, the minutes, and opening the door when the ignition is in the ON position, brightness of the corresponding activates an audible warning. except for the parking lights. Refer to Daytime Running Lights will be To leave only the lights on one side "Parking Lights"...
Page 32 Note: The high beam headlights are turned off activate as well, and the warning light by pulling the stalk to its original or the symbol will come on in the To activate this function, the headlights position. The High Beam Indicator instrument panel.
Page 33: Windshield Wipers
WINDSHIELD Static Bending Light Windshield Wiper Operation Function (SBL) — If WIPERS Rotating the switch to the position Equipped activates the first (low) level continuous Windshield Wiper/ The SBL function utilizes Light Emitting speed of the windshield wipers in Washers Diodes (LEDs) in order to better manual mode.
Page 34 Mist Rain Sensor Use this feature when weather The Rain Sensor feature senses conditions make occasional usage of moisture on the windshield and the wipers necessary. Push the stalk automatically activates the wipers for upward to the MIST position and the driver.
Page 35: Climate Control
CLIMATE CONTROL Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control System Controls Automatic Climate Control System 1. Driver Temperature Adjustment Knob 6. Rear Defrost Button 11. Passenger Heated Seat Button — If Equipped 2. Driver Side AUTO Button (Automatic 7. Passenger Side Air Distribution Selec- 12.
Page 36: Power Windows
POWER WINDOWS For further information on climate Air flow distributed between the control functions, refer to “Climate floor vents (hotter air) and the Power Window Switches Controls” in “Getting To Know Your central and side dashboard vents Vehicle” in your Owner’s Manual on The power window switches work with (cooler air).
Page 37 Window Opening This device is also useful if the windows Power Window System Initialization are activated accidentally by children on Briefly push the window switch once to If power supply is interrupted, the board the vehicle. move the window downward. electric window automatic operation The anti-pinch safety function is must be initialized once more.
Page 38: Hood
HOOD Closing To close, lower the hood to Opening approximately 16 inches (40 cm) from To open the hood, proceed as follows: the engine compartment then let it drop. Make sure that the hood is 1. Pull the release lever located on the completely closed and fully latched.
Page 39: Trunk
TRUNK The turn signal indicators will blink and Trunk Lid Emergency Opening the internal lights will switch on when A lever can be found in the trunk lid The trunk unlocking is electrically the trunk lid is opened. They switch off over the lock to allow opening from the operated and is deactivated when the automatically when the trunk lid is...
Page 40 Closing Trunk Initialization Note: Grip one of the handles and lower the trunk lid until it clicks. If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse blows, the trunk lid opening/closing mechanism must be re-initialized as follows: 1. Close all the doors and the trunk lid. 2.
Page 41: Active Aerodynamics
ACTIVE If there is a fault, a generic failure icon AERODYNAMICS will light up on the instrument panel display, along with a message that will Front Mobile Spoiler identify the type of malfunction. See (Alfa Active Aero) your authorized dealer if a fault occurs. This is an automatic device, working at the vehicle speed, which allows higher reactivity at average speeds and higher...
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Page 43 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL This section gives you all the INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . .42 information you need to understand INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY . .42 and use the instrument panel correctly. WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ..44 ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
Page 44: Instrument Panel Features
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster FEATURES CLUSTER DISPLAY Display Instrument Clusters Instrument Cluster During operation, the instrument cluster Display Description display is divided into multiple sections The vehicle is equipped with a which show driving data, warnings and driver-interactive display that is located failure indications.
Page 45 Premium Instrument Cluster Display 1. Headlight Warning Lights 4. Speed Limit Warning Light 7. Vehicle Range 2. Gearbox Information 5. Compass 8. Failure Warning Lights 3. Front, Side Anti-Collision Systems, 6. Reconfigurable Main Area 9. Odometer Cruise Control...
Page 46: Warning Lights And Messages On The Instrument Panel
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL The following pages consist of warning lights and messages. Note: The warning light switches on together with a dedicated message and/or chime when applicable. These indications are precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the Owner’s Manual, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases.
Page 47 Warning Light What It Means What To Do ELECTRONIC BRAKING FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD) FAILURE The simultaneous switching on of the BRAKE (red) and Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized dealer to (amber) warning lights with the engine on have the system inspected immediately. indicates either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not available.
Page 48 Warning! The fault of the warning light is signaled by the switching on of the icon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately. If the warning light does not switch on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems;...
Page 49 Warning What It Means What To Do Light TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light illuminates and a message is displayed to indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring.
Page 50 Warning What It Means What To Do Light Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
Page 51 Warning Light What It Means What To Do Tire Pressure Low In any situation in which the message on the display is The indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the tire "See Manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to “Driving pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or Assistance Systems”...
Page 52 Warning Light What It Means What To Do REAR FOG LIGHT The indicator illuminates when the rear fog light is activated. ENGINE CHECK/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue In normal conditions, when the ignition is cycled to travelling at moderate speed but without demanding ON, the indicator light illuminates, but it should turn off excessive effort from the engine or high speed.
Page 53 Green Telltale Indicator Lights Warning light What It Means What To Do PARK/HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or headlights are turned on. Headlight Off Delay This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30, 60 or 90 seconds after the ignition was placed in the STOP position.
Page 54 Blue Telltale Indicator Light Warning Light What It Means What To Do HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base Instrument Cluster Display) This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you to switch the headlights to high beam. Push the lever a second time to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Page 55 Symbol What It Means What To Do In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the coolant level in the reservoir is not below the MIN mark. In this case, 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 itself.
Page 56 Symbol What It Means What To Do TRUNK LID NOT PROPERLY SHUT The symbol turns on when the trunk lid is not properly closed. Along with the symbol, an image of the vehicle with an open trunk lid appears on the instrument Close the trunk lid properly.
Page 57 Symbol What It Means What To Do If the warning light flashes with the engine running, immediate intervention is required. A loss of Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to performance, irregular/high idling speed or engine have the failure eliminated. stopping might take place and the vehicle may need to be towed.
Page 58 Amber Symbols Symbol What It Means What To Do ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Engine Immobilizer System Failure The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the Engine Immobilizer system. Break-In Attempt The telltale will illuminate when the ignition is moved to ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt...
Page 59 Symbol What It Means What To Do ENGINE OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — IF EQUIPPED The telltale is illuminated only for a limited time. Note: After the first indication, each time the engine is started the symbol will continue to illuminate as described above until the oil is changed.
Page 60 Symbol What It Means What To Do START & STOP SYSTEM FAILURE Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to This telltale will illuminate to report a Stop & Start have the failure eliminated. system failure. RAIN SENSOR FAILURE The telltale will illuminate in the case of failure of the Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 61 Symbol What It Means What To Do LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM FAILURE Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. The telltale will illuminate in the event of a fault in the Lane Departure Warning system. AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE — IF EQUIPPED Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the...
Page 62 Symbol What It Means What To Do ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE FAILURE The telltale will illuminate and a message will display to signal a failure in the electric park brake system. If you are still able to drive the car (park brake is not This failure may partially or completely block the car engaged), drive to the nearest authorized dealer and because the park brake could remain activated even if...
Page 63 Symbol What It Means What To Do WEAR ON CCB BRAKE DISCS — IF EQUIPPED This light will illuminate when the carbon ceramic Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. brake discs have reached their wear limit. Warning! It is recommended to use only original or equivalent, bench-tested spare pads in order to ensure the original performance of the braking system.
Page 64 Symbol What It Means What To Do SOFT SUSPENSION CALIBRATION INSERTION — IF EQUIPPED The telltale will illuminate when the most comfortable suspension setting is activated. SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILURE (ADC) — IF EQUIPPED Contact an authorized dealer to have the system While driving, if the telltale illuminates, it signals a checked.
Page 65 Green Symbols Symbol What It Means HEADLIGHTS The telltale will illuminate when the headlights are turned on. AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS The symbol lights up when the automatic headlights are on. START & STOP OPERATION The telltale will illuminate in the case of Start & Stop system intervention (stopping the engine). When the engine is restarted, the telltale will shut off (for the engine restarting modes refer to “Stop/Start”...
Page 66: Onboard Diagnostic System
ONBOARD Note: DIAGNOSTIC After eliminating a fault, to check the Warning! SYSTEM system completely, your authorized dealer is obliged to run tests and, if Operation ONLY an authorized service technician necessary certain road tests. The OBD (Onboard Diagnostic system) should connect equipment to the OBD II Onboard Diagnostic carries out a continuous diagnosis of connection port in order to diagnose or...
Page 67 SAFETY The chapter that you are about to read ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..66 is very important: it describes the safety AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..69 systems with which the vehicle is OCCUPANT RESTRAINT equipped and provides instructions on SYSTEMS .
Page 68 ACTIVE SAFETY The system also improves control and Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will SYSTEMS stability of the vehicle when braking on diminish their effectiveness and may lead to a surface where the grip of the left and The vehicle may be equipped with the a collision.
Page 69 To maximize fuel savings, the vehicle The ESC system uses sensors installed with AWD automatically passes to on the car to determine the path that Warning! rear-wheel drive (RWD) when the road the driver intends to follow and and environmental conditions are such compares it with the car’s effective that they wouldn't cause the tires to path.
Page 70 Traction Control System The system detects emergency braking Hill Start Assist (HSA) (TCS) System by monitoring the speed and force with The system automatically operates in which the brake pedal is pressed, and This is an integral part of the ESC the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet consequently applies the optimal brake system and facilitates starting on...
Page 71 AUXILIARY DRIVING The coordinated action of the brakes SYSTEMS and steering increases the sensation of Warning! safety and control of the vehicle. The vehicle can feature the following Note: auxiliary driving systems: There may be situations where the Hill The DST feature is only meant to help Start Assist (HSA) will not activate and Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) slight rolling may occur, such as on minor...
Page 72 The system warns the driver about the This area begins from the door mirror presence of vehicles in the detection and extends for approximately 19 ft Warning! area by lighting up, on the relevant side, (6 m) towards the rear part of the the warning light located on the door vehicle.
Page 73 Rear View speed of 21 mph (35 km/h), in areas "Blind Spot Alert", "Visual" Mode such as parking lots. The system detects vehicles coming When the system is enabled, a visual from the rear part of your vehicle on warning is sent to the door mirror on The system activation is signaled to the both sides and entering the rear the side of the detected object.
Page 74 Operation is subject to the following In situations with the risk of collision, if two conditions: the system detects no intervention by the driver, it provides automatic braking 1. The device may not cause harmful to help slow the vehicle and mitigate interference.
Page 75 Engagement/Disengagement Activation/Deactivation Changing The System Sensitivity The following functions can be selected The Forward Collision Warning system The sensitivity of the system can be in sequence using the Information and is activated whenever the engine is changed through the Information and Entertainment System: “Settings”, started regardless of what is shown on Entertainment System menu, choosing...
Page 76 collision, but permits more dynamic Radar Indication Not Available obstructions, contact an authorized driving of the vehicle. dealer for a sensor alignment check. If conditions are such that the radar The system sensitivity setting is kept in cannot detect obstacles correctly, the In the absence of visible obstructions, the memory when the engine is system is deactivated and a dedicated...
Page 77 Driving In Special Conditions radar sensor and may therefore not react in the presence of small vehicles, In certain driving conditions, such as, such as bicycles or motorcycles. for example: Driving close to a bend. The vehicle ahead is leaving a roundabout.
Page 78 Vehicles Traveling At Right Angles Tire Pressure The system may activate, assessing the Monitoring System To The Vehicle trajectory of the vehicle, for the presence of (TPMS) The system may temporarily react to a reflecting metal objects different from other The vehicle is equipped with a Tire vehicle that is passing through the radar vehicles, such as safety barriers, road...
Page 79 temperature and normal loss of (193 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure After inspecting or adjusting the tire pressure from the tire. Monitoring Telltale Light” will still be on. pressure always reinstall the valve stem In this situation, the “Tire Pressure The TPMS will stop indicating cap.
Page 80 Telltale Light” will turn off when the fault To deactivate the TPMS, first replace all SYSTEM" message will no longer be condition no longer exists. A system four wheel and tire assemblies (road displayed, as long as no system fault fault can occur due to any of the tires) with tires not equipped with Tire exists.
Page 81 OCCUPANT 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not 8. Do not lean against the door or RESTRAINT in a rear-facing child restraint) must ride window. If your vehicle has side air SYSTEMS in the front passenger seat, move the bags, and deployment occurs, the side seat as far back as possible and use air bags will inflate forcefully into the...
Page 82 seriousness of injuries in a collision. is not active when an outboard front The outboard front passenger seat Some of the worst injuries happen passenger seat is unoccupied. BeltAlert is not active when the when people are thrown from the outboard front passenger seat is BeltAlert Warning Sequence vehicle.
Page 83 freely with you under normal conditions. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a A twisted seat belt may not protect you However, in a collision the seat belt will seat and using a seat belt properly. properly. In a collision, it could even cut into lock and reduce your risk of striking the Occupants, including the driver, should you.
Page 84 6. To release the seat belt, push the A frayed or torn seat belt could rip apart red button on the buckle. The seat belt in a collision and leave you with no will automatically retract to its stowed protection. Inspect the seat belt system position.
Page 85 Second Row Center Seat Belt The second row center seat belt 7. Position the lap belt so that it is snug Operating Instructions features a seat belt with a mini-latch and lies low across your hips, below plate and buckle, which allows the seat your abdomen.
Page 86 Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner Warning! The front seat belt system is equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat If the mini-latch plate and mini-buckle belt in the event of a collision. These are not properly connected when the seat devices may improve the performance belt is used by an occupant, the seat belt...
Page 87 Switchable Automatic Locking as the seat belt retracts. Allow the How To Engage The Automatic Retractors (ALR) Locking Mode webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully pull out only the The seat belts in the passenger seating 1.
Page 88 Supplemental Side Air Bags single chime will sound to alert you if Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode the light comes on again after initial to restrain occupants who are wearing the Supplemental Knee Air Bags startup. seat belt or children who are using booster Front and Side Impact Sensors The ORC also includes diagnostics that seats.
Page 89 To Know Your Instrument Panel” section of this manual. Warning! Front Air Bags Ignoring the Air Bag Warning Light in your This vehicle has front air bags and instrument panel could mean you won’t lap/shoulder belts for both the driver have the air bag system to protect you in a and front passenger.
Page 90 Driver And Passenger Front Air Bag for example, some pole collisions, truck Features underrides, and angle offset collisions. Warning! The Advanced Front Air Bag system On the other hand, depending on the has multistage driver and front type and location of impact, front air No objects should be placed over or passenger air bags.
Page 91 Knee Impact Bolsters The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees of the driver and front passenger, and position the front occupants for improved interaction with the front air bags. Warning! Driver Knee Air Bag Front Supplemental Seat-Mounted Do not drill, cut, or tamper with the knee Side Air Bag impact bolsters in any way.
Page 92 potential provided by the seat belts and The SABICs and SABs (Side Air Bags) body structure. are designed to activate in certain side Warning! impacts and certain rollover events. The The SABICs deploy downward, Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) covering the side windows. An inflating Do not use accessory seat covers or place determines whether the deployment of SABIC pushes the outside edge of the...
Page 93 Side Impacts The Side Air Bags will not deploy in all Seat belts (and child restraints where rollover events. The rollover sensing In side impacts, the side impact appropriate) are necessary for your system determines if a rollover event sensors aid the ORC in determining the protection in all collisions.
Page 94 Front and Side Impact Sensors process that generates the non-toxic Enhanced Accident Response System gas used for air bag inflation. These Seat Belt Pretensioners airborne particles may irritate the skin, In the event of an impact, if the Seat Track Position Sensors eyes, nose, or throat.
Page 95 – Automatic transmission gear Customer Will Customer Will selector Customer Action Customer Action – Horn Note: Note: – Front wiper Each step MUST BE held for at least Each step MUST BE held for at least – Headlamp washer pump 2 seconds 2 seconds Enhanced Accident Response...
Page 96 Maintaining Your Air Bag System Event Data Recorder (EDR) Customer Will Customer Action This vehicle is equipped with an event Warning! data recorder (EDR). The main purpose Note: of an EDR is to record, in certain crash Each step MUST BE held for at least or near crash-like situations, such as an 2 seconds Modifications to any part of the air bag...
Page 97 Note: Child Restraints There are different sizes and types of restraints for children from newborn size EDR data are recorded by your vehicle Everyone in your vehicle needs to be to the child almost large enough for an only if a non-trivial crash situation buckled up at all times, including babies adult safety belt.
Page 98 Summary Of Recommendations For Restraining Children In Vehicles Child Size, Height, Weight Or Age Recommended Type Of Child Restraint Children who are two years old or younger Either an Infant Carrier or a Convertible Infants and Toddlers and who have not reached the height or Child Restraint, facing rearward in the rear weight limits of their child restraint seat of the vehicle...
Page 99 Older Children And Child Restraints simple 5-step test to decide whether the child can use the vehicle’s seat belt Warning! alone: Children who are two years old or who have outgrown their rear-facing 1. Can the child sit all the way back Improper installation can lead to failure convertible child seat can ride against the back of the vehicle seat?
Page 100 Warning! Never allow a child to put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind their back. In a crash, the shoulder belt will not protect a child properly, which may result in serious injury or death. A child must always wear both the lap and shoulder portions of the seat belt correctly. Recommendations For Attaching Child Restraints Use Any Attachment Method Shown With An “X”...
Page 101 Lower Anchors And Tethers For LATCH system has three vehicle anchor LATCH Positions For Installing CHildren (LATCH) Restraint System Child Restraints In This Vehicle points for installing LATCH-equipped child seats. There are two lower anchorages located at the back of the seat cushion where it meets the seatback and one top tether anchorage located behind the seating position.
Page 102 Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With LATCH Never “share” a LATCH anchorage with two or more child restraints. If the center position does not have dedicated LATCH Can two child restraints be attached using a lower anchorages, use the seat belt to common lower LATCH anchorage? install a child seat in the center position next to a child seat using the LATCH anchorages...
Page 103 Locating The Upper Tether tether anchorage and a way to tighten To Install A LATCH-Compatible Anchorages Child Restraint the strap after it is attached to the anchorage. If the selected seating position has a Switchable Automatic Locking There are tether strap anchorages Center Seat LATCH Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat behind each rear seating position...
Page 104 4. If the child restraint has a tether route the seat belt through the child strap, connect it to the top tether restraint belt path and then buckle it. Warning! anchorage. See the section “Installing Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all Child Restraints Using The Top Tether children in the vehicle that the seat belts Anchorage”...
Page 105 Please see the table below and the following sections for more information. Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Top Tether Anchorage Symbol Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts What is the weight limit (child’s weight + weight of Always use the tether anchor when using the seat the child restraint) for using the Tether Anchor with...
Page 106 Installing A Child Restraint With A 2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing 8. If the child restraint has a top tether Switchable Automatic Locking from the retractor to pass it through the strap and the seating position has a top Retractor (ALR): belt path of the child restraint.
Page 107 Installing Child Restraints Using 2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the The Top Tether Anchorage: anchor directly behind the seat where Warning! you are placing the child restraint. Warning! An incorrectly anchored tether strap could lead to increased head motion and possible injury to the child.
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Page 109 STARTING AND OPERATING Let’s get to the core of the vehicle, and STARTING THE ENGINE ..108 see how you can explore its fullest ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE ..109 potential. We’ll look at how to drive AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Page 110: Starting The Engine
STARTING THE Do not leave children or animals inside Do not attempt to push or tow your ENGINE parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped build-up may cause serious injury or death. with an automatic transmission cannot be Starting The Engine started this way.
Page 111: Electric Park Brake
ELECTRIC PARK Stopping The Engine Note: BRAKE To stop the engine, proceed as follows: Normally, the electric parking brake is The vehicle is equipped with electric engaged automatically when the engine 1. Park the vehicle in a position that is park brake to guarantee better use and is stopped.
Page 112 With the electric parking brake kept pulled, the park brake will engaged, the BRAKE warning light on definitively engage. Warning! the instrument panel and the switch will Note: illuminate. Never leave children alone in a vehicle, Driving the vehicle with the electric or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 113 Electric Park Brake "Auto Park Brake": if the vehicle Safe Hold Operating Modes speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the Safe Hold is a safety function that electric park brake will automatically The electric park brake may operate as automatically engages the electric park engage when the gear selector is in follows:...
Page 114: Automatic Transmission
AUTOMATIC ALFA DNA / PRO 3. Push and hold the ignition until the TRANSMISSION engine turns OFF. SELECTOR 4. Wait for about 10 seconds, then Automatic Transmission Alfa DNA / Pro System Limp Home Mode restart the engine. This vehicle is equipped with an Alfa Transmission function is monitored DNA / Pro system lever (located on the 5.
Page 115 rotating the selector to RACE, it will Driving Modes "Advanced Efficiency" Mode return to its initial position "d". "Natural" Mode Activation/Deactivation The symbol of the active mode lights up It is activated by rotating the selector to Activation/Deactivation in red on the selector. the letter "a", the displays light up in It is activated by rotating the selector to On the instrument panel display, the...
Page 116: Alfa Active Suspension (Aas) - If Equipped
ALFA ACTIVE STOP/START By pushing the button, the system will SUSPENSION (AAS) work with the shock absorber SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED calibration which favors driving comfort. Stop/Start System The vehicle's electronic suspension The Stop/Start system automatically management system is aimed at shuts off the engine during a vehicle optimizing the vehicle's performance.
Page 117: Speed Limiter
SPEED LIMITER needs to exceed a speed of 0.3 mph System Manual Activation/Deactivation (0.5 km/h) to stop the engine. Description Engine stopping is signaled by the To manually activate/deactivate the This feature allows the speed of the symbol lighting up on the instrument system, push the button located in the vehicle to be limited to speeds, which cluster display.
Page 118: Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)
ELECTRONIC SPEED Speed Limit Programming CONTROL (CRUISE Warning! CONTROL) To access the function, on the main menu select the following items in Electronic Speed Speed Control can be dangerous where sequence: "Settings", "Safety" and Control Description the system cannot maintain a constant "Speed Limiter Set Speed".
Page 119 The Electronic Speed Control function Setting The Desired When traveling downhill with the system Speed can remain active at the same time as active, the vehicle speed may slightly the Speed Limiter System. If a speed exceed the set one. To set a desired speed, proceed as limit below the one indicated in the set follows:...
Page 120 At every movement of the SET switch, Recalling The Speed Deactivating the set speed can adjusted. Note: Lightly pressing the brake pedal Note: Before returning to the previously set deactivates the speed control without speed, you must accelerate to a speed deleting the set speed.
Page 121: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc) - If Equipped
ADAPTIVE CRUISE The ACC system: CONTROL (ACC) — IF – Does not react to pedestrians, EQUIPPED oncoming vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g., a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or System Description a disabled vehicle). The Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a –...
Page 122 Activation/Deactivation With the feature active (speed set), push the button to pause. The The system has four operating states: display will show the icon in white with Enabled (speed not set) the speed in brackets. To deactivate the feature, push the button a second Activated (speed set) time.
Page 123 the one ahead. In this case, the speed In case of obstruction of the radar By holding the button down, the set will be determined only by the position sensor (in this case the bumper area speed will decrease in increments of of the accelerator pedal.
Page 124 The transmission could change to a Resuming The Speed lower gear when driving downhill, or Once the system has been canceled Warning! when accelerating. This is normal and but not deactivated, to resume a necessary to maintain the set speed. previously set speed, simply push the The Resume function should only be used The system will disable while driving...
Page 125 The interval of time with relation to the The set speed is held if there are no If the system predicts that the braking vehicle ahead remains constant and vehicles ahead. Once the shortest level is insufficient to hold the set distance, varies from one second (for the short distance has been selected, the next either “BRAKE!”...
Page 126 This could be due to an obstruction of The non-aligned vehicle can weave in the vehicles sensor or camera. It could and out of the driving lane causing the Warning! also be due to a fault in the system. If vehicle to brake or accelerate an obstruction is detected, clean the unexpectedly.
Page 127 Using The System On Slopes Small Vehicles Stationary Objects And Vehicles When driving on roads with a variable Some narrow vehicles (e.g. bicycles The system cannot detect the presence incline, the system may not detect the and motorcycles) travelling near the of stationary vehicles or objects.
Page 128: Park Sensors System
PARK SENSORS General Information Vehicles With Front And Rear Sensors SYSTEM This vehicle has systems that operate The parking sensors, located in the on radio frequency that comply with Vehicles With Rear front and rear bumpers, detect the Part 15 of the Federal Communications Sensors Only presence of any obstacles and warn Commission (FCC) rules and with...
Page 129 The sensors may detect a false Engagement/Disengagement Of Indicator light within switch is on Park Sensors System obstacle (echo interference) due to steady: system deactivated. mechanical interference, for example To turn the system off, push the Park The indicator light within the Park when washing the vehicle or in Sensors System switch located to the Sensors System switch will also be on...
Page 130: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw) System
LANE DEPARTURE The camera may have limited or absent WARNING (LDW) Warning! operation due to weather conditions such SYSTEM as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow, formation of ice layers on the windshield. Description Drivers must be careful when backing up Camera operation may also be even when using the Parking Sensor The Lane Departure Warning system...
Page 131: Rear Back-Up Camera
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC GRIDLINES Description The Rear Back-Up Camera is located just under the vehicle’s trunk lid, above the rear license plate. Lane Departure Warning System Rear Back-Up Camera Display Activation/Deactivation Button Rear Back-Up Camera Features Note: To activate the Rear Back-Up Camera features, select “Settings”...
Page 132 Selecting “Camera Guidelines” will Symbols And Messages Messages On The Display On The Display activate the display of the dynamic If the trunk lid is lifted, the camera will guidelines that indicate the route of the not detect any obstacle behind the Indications On The Display vehicle.
Page 133: Refueling The Vehicle
REFUELING THE VEHICLE Refueling The Vehicle Before refueling, make sure that the fuel type is correct. Also, stop the engine before refueling. Note: An inefficient catalytic converter leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus Fuel Door Fuel Door Label contributing to air pollution. 2.
Page 134 Warning! Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is being filled. Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal fire regulations and may cause the MIL to turn on.
Page 135: In Case Of Emergency
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Have a flat tire or a burnt-out bulb? ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ..134 HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ..134 At times, a problem such as these may BULB REPLACEMENT..135 interfere with your driving experience.
Page 136: Roadside Assistance
ASSISTANCE LIGHTS seek assistance, the hazard warning flashers will continue to operate even To contact Alfa Romeo Emergency The Hazard Warning flasher switch is though the ignition is placed in the OFF Roadside Assistance Dial toll-free located in the switch bank below the position.
Page 137: Bulb Replacement
BULB REPLACEMENT General Instructions Before replacing a bulb, check the contacts for oxidation. Replace blown bulbs with others of the same type and power. After replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment. When a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is intact before changing the bulb.
Page 138 Types Of Bulbs The vehicle may be equipped with the following bulbs Glass Bulbs (Type A): They are press-fitted. Pull to extract. Bayonet-Type Bulbs (Type B): To remove them from their holder, press the bulb and turn it counterclockwise, then extract it. Tubular Bulbs (Type C): Release them from their contacts to remove.
Page 139 Replacement Bulbs Light bulbs Type Power Front direction indicators PY24W 24 W Rear Fog lights 55 W Main beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) 25 W Main beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) 35 W Sun visor light 1.5CP 2.1 W Glove compartment light Deck lid light Puddle lights (under door panel)
Page 140 Replacing Exterior 2. Remove protective cover. 5. Install the new bulb, making sure it is Bulbs correctly inserted in the bulb holder. Note: 6. Insert the bulb/connector assembly Only replace the bulb when the engine in the housing on the headlight body is off.
Page 141: Fuses
FUSES The pliers have two different ends, both of which are specifically designed to Warning! Introduction remove the different types of fuses present in the vehicle: The fuses protect electrical systems against excessive current. When replacing a blown fuse, always use an appropriate replacement fuse with When a device does not work, you the same amp rating as the original fuse.
Page 142 Control Unit Under Luggage Compartment Passenger Side Fuse Box Footboard To access the fuses, proceed as To access the fuses, proceed as follows: follows: 1. Lift the luggage compartment cover. 1. Lift the upper end of the footboard 2. Remove the control unit cover. on the passenger side, pulling to release the two buttons.
Page 143 Control Unit Under Passenger Side Footboard Passenger Side Control Unit FUNCTION FUSE AMPERAGE Front power window (driver side) Front power window (passenger side) Supply for Information and Entertainment system, Climate Control system, Alarm, Power door mirror folding, EOBD system, USB port...
Page 144 FUNCTION FUSE AMPERAGE Safe Lock device (driver side door unlock – if equipped), Doors unlock, Central lock Windshield washer pump Rear left power window Rear right power window Heater rear window coil...
Page 145 Luggage Compartment Fuse Box Luggage Compartment Control Unit FUNCTION FUSE AMPERAGE Tow hook module (TTM) Hi-Fi system KL15/a USB Recharge (C070) I-Drive / USB / AUX port KL15/a 12V Power outlet (R053)
Page 146: Tire Repair Kit - If Equipped
TIRE REPAIR KIT — position easily visible to the driver (eg. Note: IF EQUIPPED on the dashboard) after repairing the The sealing fluid is effective with tire. external temperatures of between -40°F Description (-40°C) and 122°F (50°C). The sealing Air compressor, complete with If a tire is punctured, you can make a fluid has an expiration date.
Page 147 Inflation Procedure Take care not to allow the contents of Tire Service Kit to come in contact with hair, eyes, or clothing. Tire Service Kit Warning! sealant is harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. It causes skin, eye, and respiratory irritation.
Page 148 5. Start the compressor by placing the 7. If the pressure is not at least power switch in the on position (I). 26.1 psi (1.8 bar) after 15 minutes, Warning! disengage the compressor from the 6. Inflate the tire to the pressure valve and power outlet.
Page 149: Emergency Starting
EMERGENCY Sealant Cartridge Remote Battery Replacement Connection Posts STARTING Note: The remote posts of the battery for If your vehicle has a discharged battery, Only use original cartridges, which can jump starting can be found inside the it can be jump-started using a set of be purchased at an authorized dealer.
Page 150 Quadrifoglio Model The negative terminal (-) is positioned Warning! next to the passenger side hood lock. Do not connect the jumper cable to the negative (-) post of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in serious injury.
Page 151 Jump Starting Warning! Warning! Do not allow vehicles to touch each other as this could establish a ground connection and personal injury could Failure to follow this jump-starting result. procedure could result in personal injury or property damage due to battery explosion. Cable Connection Proceed as follows to perform a jump Caution!
Page 152: Refueling In Emergency
REFUELING IN 3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive (+) jumper cable from the EMERGENCY Warning! positive (+) post of the booster battery. Refueling in an emergency is described in "Refueling The Vehicle" in "Starting 4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of Do not connect the jumper cable to the And Operating".
Page 153: Towing Adisabled Vehicle
TOWING A The following image illustrates the front Do not use sling-type equipment when DISABLED VEHICLE and rear attachment corners of the towing. Vehicle damage may occur. vehicle, to be taken into consideration When securing the vehicle to a flatbed This section describes procedures for when loading the vehicle on the truck, do not attach to front or rear...
Page 154: Tow Hooks
TOW HOOKS Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Four-Wheel Drive (AWD) Models Models If the vehicle has been in an accident or It is recommended to tow the vehicle It is recommended to tow the vehicle has broken down, a tow hook is with all four wheels OFF the ground on with all four wheels OFF the ground on provided in the tools container located...
Page 155 Caution! The tow eye must be used exclusively for roadside assistance operations. Only use the tow eye with an appropriate device in accordance with the highway code (a rigid bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short distance to the nearest service location.
Page 156: Enhanced Accident Response System (Ears)
ENHANCED EVENT DATA ACCIDENT RECORDER (EDR) RESPONSE SYSTEM This vehicle is equipped with an Event (EARS) Data Recorder (EDR). The main This vehicle is equipped with an purpose of an EDR is to record data Enhanced Accident Response System. that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed under Please refer to “Occupant Restraint certain crash or near crash-like...
Page 157 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE Correct servicing permits the SCHEDULED SERVICING..156 performance of the vehicle to be ENGINE COMPARTMENT ..164 maintained over time, as well as limited BATTERY RECHARGING ..169 running costs and safeguarding the DEALER SERVICE .
Page 158: Scheduled Servicing
New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Engine coolant level. Brake fluid level (if insufficient, see For this reason, Alfa Romeo has You are advised to inform your your authorized dealer as soon as planned a series of checks and services authorized dealer of any small operating possible).
Page 159 Heavy Usage Of The Car Severe Duty All Models Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles If the vehicle is used under one of the (6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a following conditions: dusty and off-road environment or is Dusty roads.
Page 160 Maintenance Plan (2.9 V6 Engine) Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Check battery charge status with the proper instrument. ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
Page 161 Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment ● ● ● ● ● ● ● locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage. Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc ●...
Page 162 Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Change the brake fluid. Replace the cabin air filter(6) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Spark plug replacement.* ● ● ● ● ● (5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage. (6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
Page 163 Warning! You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment. If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic. Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and effect vehicle handling and performance.
Page 164 Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● tool) and, if equipped, engine oil degradation (2) Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel ●...
Page 165 Thousands of miles Years 10 11 12 13 14 15 Thousands of kilometers Replace accessory drive belt/s ● ● ● ● ● Replace air cleaner cartridge (5) Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped) ● ● ● ● ● ● ●...
Page 166: Engine Compartment
ENGINE COMPARTMENT Checking Levels 2.0 T4 MAir engine, 1 – Engine Oil Filler 4 – Windshield/Headlights Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 2 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Access Cover 5 – Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Cap 3 – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap...
Page 167 Quadrifoglio - 2.9 V6 engine, 1 – Engine Oil Dipstick 4 – Windshield/Headlights Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap 2 – Engine Oil Filler 5 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Access Cover 3 – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 6 – Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Cap...
Page 168 Engine Oil Top-up and oil level indication update on display The engine oil level can be seen on the Caution! If a engine oil top-off is needed, in order instrument cluster display every time to ensure the correct indication of the the engine is started, or on the The oil level is not refreshed immediately on oil level on the display, leave the car on...
Page 169 Washer Fluid For Useful Advice For Windshield/Headlights Extending The Life Of Warning! Your Battery The windshield and headlights washer fluid reservoir (if equipped) has a To avoid draining your battery and If the engine oil is being topped up, wait for telescopic filler.
Page 170 Battery Battery posts, terminals, and related The battery does not require the Caution! accessories contain lead and lead electrolyte to be topped up with distilled compounds. Wash hands after handling. water. A periodic check carried out at If the charge level remains under 50% for a an authorized dealer, however, is Note: long time, the battery may be damaged by...
Page 171: Battery Recharging
BATTERY You can recharge the battery without RECHARGING disconnecting the wires of the vehicle's electrical system. Important Notes To reach the battery, remove the access panel inside the trunk. Warning! Never charge or recharge a frozen battery: it may explode because of the nitrogen trapped inside the ice crystals.
Page 172: Dealer Service
DEALER SERVICE 3. Disconnect the black cable terminal Activation Of The Function of the battery charger and then the red To activate this function disable the The following pages contain cable terminal. windshield wiper before setting the instructions on the required ignition device to STOP.
Page 173: Raising The Vehicle
RAISING THE If, after using the function, the ignition is 3. Lower the wiper arm onto the set back to ON with the blades in a VEHICLE windshield. position other than rest position (at the Note: If the vehicle requires lifting, visit an base of the windshield), they will only authorized dealer which is equipped Do not operate the windshield wiper...
Page 174: Tires
TIRES Note: Temporary spare tires are designed P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is for temporary emergency use only. Tire Safety Information based on U.S. design standards. Temporary high pressure compact Tire safety information will cover aspects P-Metric tires have the letter “P” spare tires have the letter “T”...
Page 175 Tire Sizing Chart EXAMPLE: Example Size Designation: P215/65R15XL 95H, 215/65R15 96H, LT235/85R16C, T145/80D18 103M, 31x10.5 R15 LT P = Passenger car tire size based on U.S. design standards, or "..blank.." = Passenger car tire based on European design standards, or LT = Light truck tire based on U.S.
Page 176 EXAMPLE: Load Identification: Absence of the following load identification symbols on the sidewall of the tire indicates a Standard Load (SL) tire: XL = Extra load (or reinforced) tire, or LL = Light load tire or C, D, E, F, G = Load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure Maximum Load –...
Page 177 EXAMPLE: 01 = Number representing the year in which the tire was manufactured (two digits) 01 means the year 2001 Prior to July 2000, tire manufacturers were only required to have one number to represent the year in which the tire was manufactured. Example: 031 could represent the 3rd week of 1981 or 1991 Tire Terminology And Definitions Term...
Page 178 Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: Note: 1. Number of people that can be The proper cold tire inflation pressure is carried in the vehicle. listed on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
Page 179 To determine the maximum loading the amount of available cargo and Note: conditions of your vehicle, locate the luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, statement “The combined weight of (1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.) load from your trailer will be transferred occupants and cargo should never to your vehicle.
Page 181 Tread Wear Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to Improper cold tire inflation pressures Warning! cushion shock. Objects on the road and can cause abnormal wear patterns and chuckholes can cause damage that result reduced tread life, resulting in the need in tire failure.
Page 182 Inflation pressures specified on the Tire Pressures For High Speed Radial Ply Tires Operation placard are always “cold tire inflation pressure”. Cold tire inflation pressure is The manufacturer advocates driving at Warning! defined as the tire pressure after the safe speeds and within posted speed vehicle has not been driven for at least limits.
Page 183 Run Flat Tires — If Equipped becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm). When the tread is worn to the tread Run Flat tires allow you the capability to Warning! wear indicators, the tire should be drive 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph replaced.
Page 184 See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety Information” Warning! Warning! section of this manual for more information relating to the Load Index Tires and the spare tire should be replaced and Speed Symbol of a tire. Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, after six years, regardless of the remaining or speed rating other than that specified for...
Page 185 Spare Tires — If Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped Equipped The compact spare is for temporary Warning! Note:For vehicles equipped with Tire emergency use only. You can identify if Service Kit instead of a spare tire, your vehicle is equipped with a Compact and collapsible spares are for please refer to “Tire Service Kit”...
Page 186 contains the driving limitations for this Wash wheels with the same soap must be taken in the selection of tire spare. This tire may look like the original solution recommended for the body of and wheel cleaning chemicals and equipped tire on the front or rear axle of the vehicle.
Page 187 Dark Vapor Or Black Satin Chrome Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Snow Tires Equipped Wheels Summer tires provide traction in both Some areas of the country require the wet and dry conditions, and are not use of snow tires during the Winter. Caution! intended to be driven in snow or on ice.
Page 188: Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
DEPARTMENT OF Snow Chains Quadrifoglio Models TRANSPORTATION It is only possible to put chains on the Rear Wheel Drive and All-Wheel UNIFORM TIRE rear 265/35 R19 tire (winter tire size). Drive Models QUALITY GRADES Avoid using traditional chains as they 9 mm snow chains can be used on all can damage the braking system if not tires with a width equal to or less than...
Page 189 the norm due to variations in driving Temperature Grades habits, service practices, and The temperature grades are A (the Warning! differences in road characteristics highest), B, and C, representing the and climate. tire's resistance to the generation of The temperature grade for this tire heat and its ability to dissipate heat, Traction Grades is established for a tire that is...
Page 190: Storing The Vehicle
STORING THE not use compact plastic sheets, as they Manual Trunk Opening Device VEHICLE do not allow humidity to evaporate from Proceed as follows if the battery needs the surface of the vehicle. to be disconnected: If the vehicle is left inactive for longer Inflate tires to +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar) than a month, the following precautions 1.
Page 191: Bodywork
BODYWORK It is advisable to position the wipers vertically (Service Position) to facilitate Preserving The the removal of deposits of dirt from the Bodywork area where the blades normally rest; for Paint more information see “Dealer Service” in this chapter. Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the formation of PARK (P) mode should not be activated...
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Page 193 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Everything you may find useful for IDENTIFICATION DATA..192 understanding how your vehicle is ENGINE ....193 made and works is contained in this TRANSMISSION.
Page 194: Identification Data
IDENTIFICATION This number is also printed on the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Plate DATA chassis at the front left shock absorber and can be seen by opening the engine The plates are located on the left side A Vehicle Identification compartment hood.
Page 195: Engine
ENGINE 2.9L V6 Engine Cycle Four Number and position of cylinders 6 / V Piston bore and stroke (mm) 86.5 × 82 Total displacement (cm³) 2891 Compression ratio 9.3:1 Maximum power (SAE) (kW) Maximum power (SAE) (HP) Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 6500 Maximum torque (SAE) (Nm) Maximum torque (SAE) (ft.
Page 196 2.0 T4 MAir Engine 280 HP Cycle Four Number and position of cylinders 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 84 / 89.9 Total displacement (cm³) 1,993 Compression ratio 10:1 Maximum power (SAE) (HP) Maximum power (kW) Corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5200 Maximum torque (SAE) (ft-lb) Maximum torque (Nm)
Page 197: Transmission
TRANSMISSION Model Transmission Traction 2.9L V6 Engine Eight forward gears plus reverse Rear Rear 2.0L T4 MAir Engine Eight forward gears plus reverse All-Wheel Drive...
Page 198: Brakes
BRAKES Model Front brakes Rear brakes Parking brake Disc Disc 2.9 V6 Engine Electric Carbon Ceramic disc Carbon Ceramic disc 2.0 T4 MAir Engine Disc Disc Electric Caution! Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake discs, reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied. To obtain the maximum efficiency of the braking system, a bedding-in period of about 300 miles (500 km) is needed: during this period it is better to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
Page 199: Suspension
SUSPENSION Model Front Rear Independent wheel double-wishbone 2.9L V6 Engine Independent wheel with multilink system suspension Independent wheel double-wishbone 2.0L T4 MAir Engine Independent wheel with multilink system suspension...
Page 200: Steering System
STEERING SYSTEM Model Curb-to-curb turning circle Type Rack and pinion with electric power 2.9L V6 Engine 37.10 ft (11.30 m) steering Rack and pinion with electric power 2.0L T4 MAir Engine 35.50 ft (10.80 m) steering...
Page 201: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS Dimensions Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unladen. 56.54 61.30 63.98 31.30 111.02 40.47 182.80 79.69 73.23 57.09 61.38 63.15 (+) RWD models (*) AWD models Small variations with respect to the reported values are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims.
Page 202 QUADRIFOGLIO Models Dimensions are expressed in inches and refer to the vehicle equipped with its standard-supplied tires. Height is measured with vehicle unladen. 31.30 111.02 40.31 182.64 56.14 61.22 63.27 79.69 73.74...
Page 203: Weights
WEIGHTS 2.0 T4 MAir Engine With 2.0 T4 MAir Engine With Weights (lbs) 2.9 V6 Engine Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and 3806 3632 3521 without optional equipment) Payload including the driver (**) Maximum permitted loads –...
Page 204: Fuel Requirements
FUEL Materials Added To Fuel REQUIREMENTS Designated TOP TIER This engine is Detergent Gasoline designed to meet all contains a higher level emission regulations, of detergents to further and provide aide in minimizing satisfactory fuel engine and fuel system economy and deposits.
Page 205: Fluid Capacities
FLUID CAPACITIES 2.9 V6 Engine 2.0 T4 MAir Engine U.S. Metric U.S. Metric Fuel tank 15.3 Gallons 58 Liters 15.3 Gallons 58 Liters Fuel tank reserve 2.3 Gallons 9 Liters 2.3 Gallons 9 Liters Engine cooling system 2.95 Gallons 11.2 Liters 2.2 Gallons 8.6 Liters Intercooler cooling...
Page 206 2.9 V6 Engine 2.0 T4 MAir Engine U.S. Metric U.S. Metric RDU 230-LSD – – 0.9 Quarts 0.9 Liters differential RDU 210-eLSD – – 1.4 Quarts 1.4 Liters differential (if equipped) RDU 210/215-LSD – – 1.1 Quarts 1.1 Liters differential AWD System FAD –...
Page 207: Fluids And Lubricants
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications.
Page 208 Chassis Lubrication Features Specification Applications ZF 8HP 50 - Synthetic ATF – Automatic transmission SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 synthetic Differential and reduction units FPW9.55550-DA8 lubricant RDU 230-TV / 2.9 V6 engine Differential Lubricants and RDU 195; RDU 230-LSD; RDU SAE 75W-85 synthetic lubricant FPW9.55550-DA9 greases 210-eLSD;...
Page 209: Performance
PERFORMANCE Top performance after the initial period of vehicle usage. Acceleration from 0–60 mph/ Models Maximum speed mph 0-100 km/h sec. 2.9 V6 Engine 2.0 T4 MAir 280 HP RWD engine 2.0 T4 MAir 280 HP AWD engine...
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Page 211 MULTIMEDIA This chapter describes the main CYBERSECURITY ...210 functions of the Information and ROAD SAFETY ... . .211 Entertainment System 6.5”, Information RECEPTION CONDITIONS .
Page 212: Cybersecurity
CYBERSECURITY Note: Warning! FCA US LLC or your dealer may Your vehicle may be a connected contact you directly regarding software vehicle and may be equipped with both updates. wired and wireless networks. These It is not possible to know or to predict all networks allow your vehicle to send and of the possible outcomes if your vehicle’s To help further improve vehicle...
Page 213: Road Safety
ROAD SAFETY RECEPTION CARE AND CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE Learn how to use the various systems and read the instructions carefully Reception conditions change Observe the following precautions to before operating the system. constantly while driving. There may be ensure the system is fully operational: reception interference when near The display lens should not come mountains, tall buildings, or bridges,...
Page 214: Antitheft Protection
ANTITHEFT IMPORTANT NOTES CONTROLS PROTECTION Only look at the screen when it is CONTROLS ON CONSOLE The system is equipped with an necessary and safe to do so. If you antitheft protection system based on need to look at the screen for a long the exchange of information with the time, pull over to a safe place to avoid electronic control unit (Body Computer)
Page 215 CONTROL SUMMARY TABLE ON/OFF Control And Volume Knob (1) Action Function LONG PRESS Turns the Information and Entertainment System on and off. Rotate clockwise to increase the volume. ROTATION Rotate counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Turns the system on, if it is off. SHORT PRESS In Radio mode: Activates/deactivates the Mute function.
Page 216 Rotary Pad (3) Action Function Within the Menus: scrolls the menu items. ROTATION Within Point On Map, in Navigation mode (if equipped): Rotate clockwise to zoom in on the map. Rotate counterclockwise to zoom out on the map. PUSH Within the Menus: confirms the selection. Within the Menus: accesses the submenu of the selected function.
Page 217 Function Action Where Scroll up Open and Close Multitasking Anywhere (except where specified) Menu Scroll down Open and Close the Preset Anywhere (except where specified) Writing Enter Letters, Symbols, and Data input screens Numbers Movement to open and close Zoom Point On Map Scroll Drag...
Page 218: Controls On Steering Wheel
CONTROLS ON MENU button (4) STEERING WHEEL Opens the main menu. DESCRIPTION The controls for the main system functions are present on the steering wheel to make control easier. The function selected is controlled, in some cases, by the length of the push (short or long push).
Page 219 Button Action Function In Radio mode: selects the previous radio station. SHORT PRESS In Media mode: selects the previous track. In Radio mode: scan lower frequencies until released. LONG PRESS In Media mode: fast rewind. Voice Command Button (3) Action Function SHORT PRESS Activate voice commands.
Page 220: Introduction
INTRODUCTION RADIO (TUNER) 2 — Name of the radio station being MODE played and the favorite symbol if the The system can be managed using the station is stored in the list Rotary Pad. After the desired radio station is 3 —...
Page 221: Audio Source Selection
AUDIO SOURCE MEDIA MODE BLUETOOTH SELECTION SOURCE Note: Applications used on portable devices Pairing A Bluetooth Audio Device may be not compatible with the Warning! Proceed as follows: Information and Entertainment System. Activate the Bluetooth function on Track Selection (Browse) ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the device.
Page 222: Usb/Ipod Mode - If Equipped
USB/IPOD MODE — PHONE MODE If the pairing procedure is completed successfully, a dedicated screen is IF EQUIPPED PHONE mode can be activated from displayed. There might be up to three USB ports: the main menu (MENU button) by The “Bluetooth” can be reached also one under the air conditioner control turning and pressing the Rotary Pad.
Page 223: Navigation Mode - If Equipped
NAVIGATION MODE Pairing A Mobile Phone suggestions by tapping the Rotary — IF EQUIPPED rightward, or by pointing to “OK”, and Proceed as follows: pressing the Rotary Pad. Activate the Bluetooth function on Note: the device Press the MENU button, select the In the interest of safety and to reduce Select an address from the “Recent “SETTINGS”...
Page 224: Settings
SETTINGS Lights Safety To access Lights settings, select it To access “Safety” settings, select it To access the user-programmable using the Rotary Pad. The following using the Rotary Pad. The following functions, open the main menu by settings can be modified when this settings can be modified when this pressing the MENU button, then select mode is selected:...
Page 225 Lane Departure Warning presence of an obstacle by means Doors & Locks of sound and visual signals on the To access “Doors & Locks” settings, This feature is used to select the instrument panel display. select it using the Rotary Pad. The "readiness"...
Page 226: Applications
APPLICATIONS VOICE COMMANDS Infotainment To access “Infotainment” settings, Note: Application Mode can be activated from select it using the Rotary Pad. The the main menu (MENU button) by Voice commands are not available for following settings can be modified when turning and pressing the Rotary Pad.
Page 227 Media Functions View All Songs Navigation Functions — If Equipped button can be used to activate button can be used to activate Activate Shuffle the following functions: the following functions: Deactivate Shuffle Display Album Navigate To <XXXX> Pass To Aux Play Album Favorite Pass To USB 1...
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Page 229: Customer Assistance
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE FOR YOUR VEHICLE . . .228 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..228 WARRANTY INFORMATION ..230 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS . .230 PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS . . .231...
Page 230: Suggestions For Obtaining Service For Your Vehicle
SUGGESTIONS FOR IF YOU NEED Be Reasonable With Requests OBTAINING SERVICE ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR VEHICLE If you list a number of items and you The manufacturer and its authorized must have your vehicle by the end of Prepare For The dealer are vitally interested in your the day, discuss the situation with the Appointment...
Page 231 Vehicle delivery date and mileage Provisions and an Owner Identification a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in Card in the mail within three weeks of Alfa Romeo Customer the United States, can communicate the vehicle delivery date. If you have Center with the manufacturer by dialing any questions about the service P.O.
Page 232: Warranty Information
WARRANTY REPORTING SAFETY We appreciate that you have made a major investment when you purchased INFORMATION DEFECTS the vehicle. An authorized dealer has See the Warranty Information Booklet, In The 50 United States also made a major investment in And Washington, D.C. for the terms and provisions of FCA US facilities, tools, and training to assure LLC warranties applicable to this...
Page 233: Publication Order Forms
PUBLICATION To contact NHTSA, you may call User Guide ORDER FORMS the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at These User Guides have been prepared 1-888-327-4236 with the assistance of service and To order the following manuals, you engineering specialists to acquaint you (TTY: 1-800-424-9153);...
Page 234 INDEX Alfa DNA System... . .112 How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt ....102 Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System.
Page 235 Door Locks Engine ....193 Fuel Additives ....202 Child-Protection Door Lock — Engine Coolant Level .
Page 236 Jack Operation ....171 Instrument Cluster ..28,30 Power Mirrors ....27 Park .
Page 237 Safety Defects, Reporting ..230 Height Adjustment ..20 Steering Wheel ....25 Power ....20 Stop/Start System .
Page 238 Radial ....180 Traction Control System (TCS) ..68 Warning Flasher, Hazard ..134 Transmission ....195 Warranty Information .
Page 243 This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Alfa Romeo and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual and Radio Manual found on the website on the back cover and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Page 244 ROMEO vehicle. Simply download the app, select your make and model and enjoy the ride. To get this app, go directly to the App Store or Google Play and enter the search keyword “Alfa Romeo” (U.S. market only). ©2017 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved. ALFA ROMEO is a registered trademark of FCA Group Marketing S.p.A., used with permission. 17GA-926-AA...

Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 User Manual

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