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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ALFA...
  • Page 2 Alfa Romeo. Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at your ser- vice for any assistance problems you may have.
  • Page 3: Engine Starting

    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. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused.
  • Page 4 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. CODE CARD (for versions/markets, where provided) Keep the code card in a safe place, not in the car.
  • Page 5 Not all the models described in this booklet are available in all countries. Only some of the fittings described in this booklet are fitted as standard to the car. The list of available accessories should be requested from the Alfa Romeo...
  • Page 6 The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car at the time of going to press. As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, therefore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DASHBOARD ............ CEILING LIGHTS ..........INSTRUMENT PANEL ......... CONTROLS ............SYMBOLS ............INTERIOR FITTINGS..........THE ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ......FIXED PANORAMA ROOF ........ELECTRONIC KEY ..........DOORS ............ALARM ............POWER WINDOWS ........... IGNITION DEVICE..........BOOT .............. INSTRUMENTS..........BONNET ............
  • Page 8: Dashboard

    DASHBOARD fig. 1 A0F0056m 1. Adjustable and swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Driver’s air bag and horn - 6. Windscreen wiper control lever - 7. Upper central vent - 8. Ad- justable and swivel central air vents - 9.
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Warning lights C. Rev counter D. Reconfigurable multifunction display Warning lights on diesel versions only On diesel versions the rev counter end scale value is at 6000 rpm. A0F0198m Fig. 2 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B.
  • Page 10: Symbols

    SYMBOLS THE ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM Special coloured labels have been at- tached near or actually on some of the To further protect you car from theft, it components of your car. These labels has been fitted with an engine immo- bear symbols that remind you of the pre- bilising system.
  • Page 11 (for example for a voltage to deactivate the inhibitor. drop). If message + symbol Y continue to The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo If 2 seconds after fitting CODE system control unit has recognised stay on the display, contact Alfa Romeo...
  • Page 12: Electronic Key

    ELECTRONIC KEY CODE CARD (for versions/markets, where provided) The CODE card fig. 4, delivered with the keys, contains the mechanical code A and the electronic one B. A0F0023m A0F0021m fig. 4 fig. 5 The code numbers on the CODE card Button Ë...
  • Page 13 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. mobile phones, hams, etc…). In this event re- mote control may be failing. A0F0022m A0F0021m fig.
  • Page 14 IMPORTANT Never touch the electric contacts of the key and prevent fluid or dust infiltration inside it. Used batteries harmful to the environ- ment. They should be A0F0035m A0F0242m fig. 8 fig. 9 disposed of as specified by law ❒ remove the battery D-fig. 8 from To change the battery fig.
  • Page 15 SAFE LOCK DEVICE WARNING WARNING (for versions/markets, Once the safe lock de- If the car battery is where provided) vice has been actuated, down, the safe lock de- doors cannot be opened from vice can be activated only us- This safety system inhibits the operation inside the car in any way ing the metal insert of the of the car door handles.
  • Page 16 Device activation is signalled by three Device deactivation flashes of the led on the driver’s door The device is deactivated automatically panel and, only if activated by pressing on every door in the following cases: the electronic key button Á, of direction ❒...
  • Page 17 The main functions that can be activated with the electronic key or with the emergency metals insert are the following: Doors, Doors, Window Window Safe lock Tailgate tailgate tailgate opening closing (for versions/ opening and fuel cap and fuel markets, where unlocking provided) locking...
  • Page 18: Alarm

    ALARM Depending on the markets, the trigger- ing of the alarm will activate the siren (for versions/markets, where provided) and the hazard warning lights (for about 26 seconds). The methods of operation and the number of cycles may vary de- WHEN THE ALARM pending on the versions/markets.
  • Page 19 Surveillance HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE ALARM When the system has been turned on, the led A-fig. 11 will flash to indicate Press button Ë. The system will react as that the system is in the surveillance follows (with the exception of certain mode.
  • Page 20: Ignition Device

    If the ignition device is car is facing downhill, reverse. tampered with (for ex- Never leave children unat- ample during an attempted tended in the car. break-in) have it checked over by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before travelling again.
  • Page 21 (on certain versions together with a message) check whether the electronic key is the prop- er one and then try to refit it into the ignition device. If the problem persists contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 22 STEERING COLUMN LOCK Disengaging IMPORTANT If after turning the in- strument panel on and/or starting the en- The steering column lock will disengage Engaging gine, the display shows the message “Car after fitting the electronic key into the protection system not available”, repeat The steering column lock will engage ignition device.
  • Page 23: Instruments

    If warning light K starts climate control or electric fan are switched flashing when travel- on. In particular, slow revs variation helps ling, contact Alfa Romeo keep the battery charged. Authorized Services.
  • Page 24 Alfa Romeo in level may be indicated late. This con- dition falls within the regular operating log- Authorized Services.
  • Page 25 (together with a mes- sage on the display) indicates that the oil temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. IMPORTANT The temperature of the engine oil may rise towards the maxi-...
  • Page 26 MANUAL INSTRUMENT AUTOMATIC INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT DIMMER PANEL LIGHT DIMMER With this function it is possible to adjust To give max. visibility and comfort un- der whatever driving conditions (e.g.: on 8 levels the light intensity of the indi- lights on in daylight, tunnels, etc…), the cations given on the instrument panel dis- speedometer is fitted with a sensor for play, sound system display, climate con-...
  • Page 27: Reconfigurable Multifunction Display

    RECONFIGURABLE INFORMATION ABOUT CAR CONDITIONS (at event) MULTIFUNCTION ❒ Scheduled servicing; DISPLAY ❒ Trip computer; ❒ Instrument panel light dimmer; The “Reconfigurable multifunction dis- play” shows all the useful information ❒ Engine oil level; necessary when driving, more particu- A0F0015m IMPORTANT When opening a door larly: fig.
  • Page 28: Setup Menu

    Selecting an option of the main CONTROL BUTTONS menu without submenu: MENU ❒ briefly press button MENU to se- lect the main menu option to set; Short push on button: to confirm the required option and/or to go to next ❒...
  • Page 29: Engine Oil

    Selecting an option of the main Selecting “Date” and “Clock”: ENGINE OIL menu with submenu: LEVEL INDICATION ❒ briefly press button MENU to select ❒ briefly press button MENU to dis- the first value to change (e.g. hours Fitting the electronic key into the igni- play the first submenu option;...
  • Page 30 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 stationary access to the whole menu is enabled.
  • Page 31 Speed limit (Speed limit) IMPORTANT The possible setting is Automatic headlight daylight between 30 and 250 km/h (or be- sensor (Light Sens.) With this function it is possible to set the tween 20 and 150 mph) depending on (for versions/markets, car speed limit (km/h or mph), which, the unit set previously (see paragraph where provided)
  • Page 32 Setting the clock (Clock) IMPORTANT Every press (pulse) on Clock mode (Mode 12/24) the button +/– increases/decreases by This function enables to set the clock. This function is used to set the clock in one unit. Keeping button +/– pressed the 12h or 24h mode.
  • Page 33 Setting the date (Date) Audio Info Repetition To activate/deactivate (ON/OFF) in- (Audio Rpt.) (where provided) fo displaying proceed as follows: This function enables to update the date ❒ briefly press button MENU: the dis- (year - month - day). This function enables to display sound system information.
  • Page 34 Independent boot unlocking Driver’s door unlocking Automatic central door locking (Indep. Boot) (Unlock Fda) (Door lock) When activated (ON), this function Opening the boot with the remote con- With this function it is possible to unlock trol (press button ` is always pos- locks automatically the doors when the only the driver’s door by pressing the electronic key button Ë.
  • Page 35 Temperature Units Consumption With this function it is possible to set the If the distance unit set is km (see pre- This function enables to set the tem- vious paragraph) the display will enable perature unit (°C or °F). units for distance covered (km or mi), fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or to set the fuel consumption unit in To set the required unit proceed as fol-...
  • Page 36 Selecting the language Adjusting the failure/warning Adjusting the button volume (Language) buzzer volume (Beep Vol.) (Keys Vol.) With this function the volume of the With this function the volume of the Display messages can be shown in the buzzer accompanying fail- roger-beep accompanying the activation following languages: Italian, English,...
  • Page 37: Night Panel

    MENU. vicing. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- vices to carry out any service operation provided by the Service schedule or by the Annual inspection plan, and to reset the...
  • Page 38: Trip Computer

    TRIP COMPUTER General features The “Trip computer” displays information (with electronic key fitted into ignition device) relating to the operating status of the 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;...
  • Page 39 Range The “General Trip” displays the figures Values displayed relating to: This value shows the distance in km (or Average consumption ❒ Average consumption mi) that the car can still cover before Represents the indicative average of con- needing fuel, assuming that driving con- ❒...
  • Page 40 New mission (reset) Button TRIP shall also be used to reset the “General Trip” and “Trip B” functions Reset can be: to start a new mission: ❒ “manual”, reset is performed by the ❒ short push: to display the differ- driver by pressing button TRIP;...
  • Page 41 In the same screen it is not possible to Start of journey procedure have displayed at the same time the (reset) same option at the top and at the bot- Trip A and Trip B reset are independent. tom of the screen. Reset General Trip Briefly press button TRIP to select the two Trip computer modes;...
  • Page 42: Seats

    SEATS WARNING Once you have re- leased the lever, check MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE that the seat is firmly locked FRONT SEATS fig. 26 in the runners by trying to move it back and forth. Failure to lock the seat in place could result in the seat moving sud- WARNING denly and the driver losing...
  • Page 43 Lumbar adjustment Seat controls are the (for versions/markets, following: where provided) Multifunction control A: Turn the knob D until obtaining the re- ❒ front seat height adjustment; quired position. ❒ rear seat height adjustment; Back rest angle adjustment ❒ vertical seat movement; (for versions/markets, ❒...
  • Page 44 Storing driver’s seat/door Easy Entry mirror positions This function, operating regardless of the Buttons C allows to store and recall three ignition key position into the ignition de- different driver’s seat and door mirror po- vice, facilitates access to rear seats. sitions.
  • Page 45: Head Restraints

    HEAD RESTRAINTS FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS Front head restraints are built into the seats. REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS A0F0085m fig. 29 Rear seats are fitted with two head re- straints. If required, head restraints can be re- moved as follows: ❒ pull up lever A-fig. 29 and tilt the rear seat backrest forward (a “red A0F0199m band”...
  • Page 46: Steering Wheel

    STEERING WHEEL WARNING It is absolutely forbid- den to carry out what- The steering wheel can be adjusted both ever after-market operation axially and in height. involving steering system or Release the lever A-fig. 31 pushing it steering column modifications downwards, then adjust the steering (e.g.: installation of anti-theft wheel as required.
  • Page 47: Rearview Mirrors

    REARVIEW MIRRORS DRIVING MIRROR The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes it to be released in the event of a violent crash. A0F0135m A0F0036m fig. 32 fig. 34 Using lever A-fig. 32 the mirror can To adjust the mirror move the switch B Powered mirror folding be adjusted to two different positions: in the four directions shown by the ar-...
  • Page 48 Storing the “parking” To store the required mirror position pro- position of the door mirror ceed as follows: on the passenger side ❒ engage reverse with car stopped and On versions equipped with powered ignition key fitted into ignition de- vice;...
  • Page 49 Recallig the passenger door Automatic door mirror Defrosting/demisting mirror “parking” realignment The electric mirrors are fitted with heating Proceed as follows: fit the electronic key Each time the ignition key is fitted into coils which come into operation when turn- into the ignition device;...
  • Page 50: Climate Control System

    CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM A0F0220m fig. 36 1 Upper vent - 2 Adjustable and swivel central vents - 3 Adjustable and swivel side vents - 4 Lower vents for rear seats - 5 Lower vents for front seats - 6 Windscreen and front windows demisting/defrosting vents.
  • Page 51 A0F0014m A0F0057m A0F0067m fig. 37 fig. 39 fig. 40 UPPER VENT fig. 39 WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW The vent has an opening/closing con- DEMISTING/DEFROSTING trol. VENTS O = Completely closed These vents are located at the ends A- I = Completely open fig.
  • Page 52: Manual Climate Control System

    MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided) CONTROLS fig. 41 A - Air temperature knob (mixing warm and cold air); B - Air distribution knob; C - Fan speed knob; D - Heated rear window and door mir- ror defrosting on/off button; E - Windscreen, front side windows and door mirror max.
  • Page 53 WARMING THE PASSENGER QUICK WINDSCREEN HEATED REAR WINDOW COMPARTMENT AND FRONT SIDE WINDOW AND DOOR MIRROR DEMISTING/DEFROSTING DEMISTING/DEFROSTING Proceed as follows: (MAX-DEF function) To turn this function on press button ( ❒ turn knob A to the required tem- the button led will turn on. To turn this To turn this function on press button - perature;...
  • Page 54 However, it is Proceed as follows: Before summer, have the system better not to use it for long periods, es- checked at Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- ❒ turn knob A completely leftwards; pecially if there are several people in the vices.
  • Page 55: Automatic Two-Zone Climate Control System

    AUTOMATIC The following parameters and functions can be set or changed manually: TWO-ZONE CLIMATE ❒ required temperature; CONTROL SYSTEM ❒ fan speed; (for versions/markets, ❒ air distribution on seven levels; where provided) ❒ compressor on/off; DESCRIPTION ❒ window demisting/defrosting; A0F0091m fig.
  • Page 56 Controls fig. 43 A - air distribution buttons (on driver and passenger side); B - knob for adjusting temperature on the left side; C - automatic operation button (AUTO); D - climate control data display; E - knob for adjusting temperature on the right side;...
  • Page 57 SWITCHING THE CLIMATE AIR TEMPERATURE HI function (HIGH) (maximum heating power) CONTROL SYSTEM ON ADJUSTMENT KNOBS It is switched on by setting a tempera- The system can be turned on by press- Turning the knob knurled rings (B/E), ing any button (except (, v and ture of more than 32°C on the display, clockwise or counter-clockwise, respec- and can be switched on independently...
  • Page 58 This function should not be ac- LO function (LOW) With the function switched on, howev- tivated when the engine is cold, (highest cooling power) er, all the manual settings can be made. to prevent air not warm enough To switch the function off, you only need It is switched on by setting a tempera- to turn the ring of knob B/E of the tem- from entering the passenger...
  • Page 59: Automatic Operation

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION Will also go off if the system (specially FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT when compressor is turned off manual- (AUTO BUTTON) Press buttons +/– to increase or to de- ly) cannot reach or cannot keep the re- crease the fan speed. Pressing button AUTO (front and rear quired temperature.
  • Page 60 QUICK FRONT WINDOW The MAX-DEF function activates the fol- IMPORTANT If the engine is not lowing operations: warm enough, the function will not en- DEMISTING/DEFROSTING gage the predefined fan speed imme- (MAX-DEF function) ❒ rear panel turning off (for ver- diately, to limit the flow to the passen- sions/markets, where provided);...
  • Page 61 HEATED REAR WINDOW CLIMATE CONTROL Temperature detection (compressor off and outside temperature higher than set AND DOOR MIRROR COMPRESSOR ON/OFF temperature) is activated each time the DEMISTING/DEFROSTING √ Press button to turn the compressor electronic key is fitted into the ignition on: when climate control compressor is Press button ( to activate the demist- device.
  • Page 62: Air Distribution

    A Air flow to the windscreen and front AIR DISTRIBUTION AIR RECIRCULATION AND side window vents to demist or de- SELECTION AQS FUNCTION frost them. (AIR QUALITY SYSTEM) Pressing buttons A/S/D you can ON/OFF (where provided) Splitting of the air flow between the manually choose one of the 7 possible central/side dashboard vents and modes for air distribution inside the com-...
  • Page 63 IMPORTANT The inside air recircula- In certain weather con- With the outside tem- tion system makes it possible to reach ditions (e.g. outside perature below -1°C the the required heating or cooling condi- temperature around climate control compres- tions faster. It is however inadvisable to 0°C) and with automatic air re- sor is unable to work.
  • Page 64 Have the conditions of the filter checked inlet (for about 1 minute) to change air by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services at inside the passenger compartment, re- least once a year, preferably at the on- gardless of outside air pollution level.
  • Page 65: Additional Heater

    SWITCHING THE CLIMATE ADDITIONAL After connecting/discon- CONTROL SYSTEM OFF necting the battery, HEATER (diesel wait for 3 minutes at Press OFF button. The circular led around versions only) least before fitting the elec- the button turns on, signalling the OFF (for versions/markets, tronic key into the ignition de- state.
  • Page 66: External Lights

    EXTERNAL LIGHTS Direction indicators Push the stalk to (stable) position: ❒ up: to turn the right-hand direction LEFT-HAND STALK fig. 44 indicator on; The left-hand stalk control almost all ex- ❒ down: to turn the left-hand direc- ternal lights. tion indicator on. The external lights can only be switched Warning light Î...
  • Page 67: Follow Me Home

    “FOLLOW ME HOME” AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS Deactivation DEVICE SENSOR (daylight sensor) As a result of the sensor control, the (for versions/markets, dipped beam headlights will switch off This function allows the illumination of where provided) and, after a few seconds, sidelights will the space in front of the car for a pre- switch off too.
  • Page 68: Parking Lights

    Parking lights These lights can be turned on, with in- strument panel off, by pressing button C. When pressing the button a warn- ing buzzer will sound and the instrument panel warning light 3 will turn on . Press the button again to turn the lights off.
  • Page 69: Window Washing

    With external lights on, activating the as a consequence. If operation is A0F0066m fig. 47 windscreen washer will also activate the not restored contact Alfa Romeo headlight washer, if provided. 2: continuous slow Authorized Services. 3: continuous fast Windscreen washer/wiper...
  • Page 70 “Smart washing” function The rain sensor is activated automatical- ly moving the right-hand stalk to position Pulling the stalk towards the steering 1-fig. 47 and it has a range of adjust- wheel (unstable position) operates the ment that gradually varies between wiper windscreen washer.
  • Page 71 Removing the electronic key from the IMPORTANT In the event of rain sen- Failure warnings ignition device, the rain sensor is deac- sor failure, windscreen wiper operation Sensor failure is indicated by a dedicat- tivated and the next time the engine is with right-hand stalk at 1-fig.
  • Page 72 Rear window washer/wiper Streaks of water could cause non-required blade Pulling the stalk towards the steering movements. wheel (unstable position) operates the rear window washer and wiper. Release the stalk to stop operation. Turning the knurled ring B-fig. 47 from WARNING ON/OFF to &...
  • Page 73: Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL TO MEMORISE SPEED (for versions/markets, Proceed as follows: where provided) ❒ turn the knurled ring A-fig. 50 to Ü and press the accelerator ped- GENERAL al to the required speed; The speed regulator (CRUISE CON- ❒ push the stalk upwards (+) or down- TROL), with electronic control, makes wards (–), then release it: car speed it possible to drive the car at the required...
  • Page 74 TO RESET THE MEMORISED TO INCREASE THE TO REDUCE MEMORISED SPEED MEMORISED SPEED SPEED If the device has been disengaged for The speed memorised can be increased The speed memorised can be increased example pressing the brake or clutch in two ways: in two ways: pedal, the memorised speed can be re- ❒...
  • Page 75 ABS or VDC systems turn the knurled ring A-fig. 50 ❒ turning the knurled ring A-fig. 50 come into operation (above a max. pre- to O and contact Alfa Romeo to O; set time): in this case the last set speed Authorized...
  • Page 76: Ceiling Lights

    CEILING LIGHTS FRONT CEILING LIGHT fig. 51 Press button: A: to turn on/off the left courtesy light; A0F0225m A0F0075m fig. 51 fig. 52 B: to turn on/off the central light; C: to turn on/off the right courtesy IMPORTANT Leaving inadvertently a PUDDLE LIGHT light.
  • Page 77 In the following table are summarised the causes that make front/rear ceiling lights turn on/off and their turning on/off mode: Cause Ceiling lights turning on/off mode Opening one of the doors Light turning on for a few minutes. This timed operation will be reactivated each time a door is opened With electronic key removed from ignition device: Closing all the doors...
  • Page 78: Controls

    CONTROLS These two safety switches therefore pre- WARNING vent dangerous fuel leaks due to fuel If, after a crash, you line cracking, and sparks or electric dis- smell fuel or see leaks charges due to damaging or malfunc- POWER SUPPLY AND FUEL from the fuel system, do not tioning of the electric components of the CUT-OFF SWITCHES...
  • Page 79 Door unlocking in the event of WARNING a crash If central door locking In the event of a crash that triggers the has been activated fuel cut-off switch, the doors will unlock from inside the car and after a automatically to enable getting into the crash the fuel cut-off switch car and at the same time the passen- cannot activate automatic door...
  • Page 80 ❒ operate the retaining clips A-fig. 54 and remove the protection cov- er B; ❒ press button C-fig. 55 to reset the power supply. A0F0126m A0F0071m fig. 54 fig. 55 Resetting the power supply The switch is located inside the fuse box cut-off switch at battery positive terminal.
  • Page 81: Interior Fittings

    INTERIOR FITTINGS CENTRAL ARMREST The central armrest is located between the front seats. Inside the armrest is housed an air-conditioned food box (for versions/markets, where provided) A0F0039m A0F0141m fig. 56 fig. 57 (see next paragraph). Oddment compartment Air-conditioned food box (for versions/markets, To open the oddment compartment, where provided)
  • Page 82 A0F0139m A0F0142m A0F0149m fig. 58 fig. 59 fig. 60 REAR ARMREST Ski compartment GLOVE COMPARTMENT To use the armrest A-fig. 58 lower it This compartment can be used for car- To open the glove compartment use lever as shown in the figure. rying long loads.
  • Page 83 Cigar lighter IMPORTANT To safeguard the light- ing life of certain internal devices (e.g.: It is located inside the cigar lighter. To cigar lighter ring and ashtray), when use the cigar lighter, lift cover A-fig. switching on the external lights, these devices will switch on according to the Press button B to switch on the cigar passenger's compartment brightness:...
  • Page 84 A0F0101m A0F0245m A0F0264m fig. 62 fig. 64 fig. 66 SUN VISORS These are positioned to the sides of the rear-view mirror. They can swing to the sides and up or down. On certain versions, sun visors are fitted on the back with a courtesy mirror and a light which enables to use the mirror also with poor sunlight.
  • Page 85: Fixed Panorama Roof

    FIXED PANORAMA ROOF (for versions/markets, where provided) It consists of a wide pane and it is fitted with a powered sun curtain A-fig. 67 sliding longitudinally. A0F0070m A0F0238m fig. 67 fig. 68 Opening/closing the sun Anti-crushing safety system SUN CURTAIN curtain The anti-crushing safety system is active The sun curtain shall be used to adjust...
  • Page 86 ❒ remove the key from the ignition de- SUN CURTAIN MAINTENANCE vice for 10 seconds; INITIALISATION Sun curtain slide guides shall be cleaned PROCEDURE ❒ refit the key and start the engine; at regular intervals to remove any for- eign matters that could impair regular ❒...
  • Page 87: Doors

    DOORS If one or more doors are open by turning the metal insert of the electronic key, on- ly the driver’s door led will flash fast for CENTRAL DOOR about 3 seconds. LOCKING/UNLOCKING If the doors are closed but the tailgate SYSTEM is open, central locking is actuated: the direction indicators (only for locking per-...
  • Page 88 Button q will be deactivated by locking Door locking/unlocking from the inside the doors by remote control, revolving plug or automatic locking after about Press button q (fig. 69) to lock/ un- 2.5 minutes and it will be reactivated lock all the doors. after pressing the key button Ë...
  • Page 89: Power Windows

    POWER WINDOWS IMPORTANT After switching the en- IMPORTANT Keeping the door lock- gine off, power windows will be active ing/unlocking button on the remote control pressed for about 2 seconds will for about 3 minutes and they will de- Power windows are fitted with anti- obtain automatic window open- activate when opening a door.
  • Page 90 CONTROLS Press buttons A or B to open/close the required window. Driver side Pressing briefly one of the buttons the On the driver’s door panel are set the window “jerks” whereas a prolonged buttons fig. 70 for controlling, with pressing makes the window opening or electronic key fitted into the ignition de- closing in “automatic continuous”...
  • Page 91: Boot

    BOOT Improper use of the power windows can be dangerous. Before and Boot unlocking is electric and it is dis- during its operation ensure that abled when the car is running. any passengers are not at risk Using the “Setup Menu” (or the Ra- from the moving glass either by dionavigation System on certain ver- personal objects getting caught...
  • Page 92 OPENING BY REMOTE CONTROL Press the electronic key button `. Opening is indicated by double flashing of direction indicators. Opening the boot with alarm on (for ver- sions/markets, where provided), will deactivate: A0F0250m A0F0251m fig. 72 fig. 73 ❒ volumetric protection; IMPORTANT After disconnecting the EMERGENCY OPENING OF ❒...
  • Page 93 BOOT CLOSING EXTENDING THE BOOT WARNING Lower the boot pressing the lock until The double rear seat enables to extend When using the boot, hearing the locking click. the boot totally or partially by splitting make sure the loads do one of the two seat section, thus ob- not exceed the permitted IMPORTANT Before closing the boot,...
  • Page 94 A0F0243m A0F0244m A0F0253m fig. 74 fig. 75 fig. 77 Removing the rear Total extension parcel shelf Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: ❒ move seat belts aside; check that the ❒ release both rod ends A-fig. 74 seat belt is not twisted; supporting the rear parcel shelf B by ❒...
  • Page 95 Partial extension To return the rear seat back to its original position Proceed as follows: Move aside the seat belts, check that ❒ move seat belt aside; check that the they are not twisted. seat belt is not twisted; ❒ lower completely the rear seat head Raise the seat backrests and push them restraint;...
  • Page 96 WARNING If you want to carry reserve fuel in a can, follow law regulations, only using a certified can, suitably fastened to the load securing eyelets. Even in this way the risk of fire is increased in the A0F00010m A0F0007m case of an accident.
  • Page 97: Bonnet

    BONNET Improper bonnet closing is indicated by symbol S and a message on the dis- play (see section “Warning lights and messages”). TO OPEN THE BONNET IMPORTANT Always check that the Proceed as follows: bonnet is closed properly to avoid its ❒...
  • Page 98: Roof Rack/Ski Rack

    Con- tightened. tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to Distribute the load even- have the headlights properly adjusted. ly and when driving, bear IMPORTANT Never exceed the max.
  • Page 99 “Dipped beam headlights” in slant use control A-fig. 83a set on the section “In an emergency”); Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services button control panel near the steering to have the headlights correctly adjust- ❒ move lever A-fig. 84 aside.
  • Page 100: Abs System

    ABS SYSTEM ABS SYSTEM WARNING INTERVENTION The ABS exploits the tyre-road grip at the The car is fitted with ABS braking sys- The driver can tell the ABS system has best, but it cannot improve it; tem, which prevents the wheels from come into action because the brake ped- you should therefore take locking when braking, makes the most...
  • Page 101: Vdc System

    ABS system. ly useful when grip conditions of the sions equipped with VDC system in the Drive carefully to the closest Alfa Romeo road surfaces changes. event of VDC system failure, indicated Authorized Services to have the system by the turning on of warning light á...
  • Page 102 (see sec- carries on working. However, tion “Warning lights and messages”). In you must remind that the this case contact Alfa Romeo Authorized space-saver spare wheel has A0F0026m Services as soon as possible. dimensions smaller than the fig.
  • Page 103 HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Failure warnings ASR SYSTEM (AntiSlip Regulation) This system is an integral part of the VDC System failure is indicated by the dedi- system and it is provided to facilitate cated message on the display (see sec- This system is an integral part of the VDC starting on slopes: tion “Warning lights and messages”).
  • Page 104 Failure warnings In the event of malfunctioning, the ASR system is automatically disconnected and symbol V will be displayed. In this case contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- vices as soon as possible.
  • Page 105: Eobd System

    IMPORTANT After eliminating the SOUND SYSTEM inconvenience, to check the system (for versions/markets, completely, Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- where provided) The car is fitted with sound system with vices are obliged to run a bench test CD or MP3 CD player (for versions/...
  • Page 106: Accessories Purchased By The Owner

    IMPORTANT The use of mobile that in any case burden the electric sup- phones, HAM radio systems or other ply, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- similar devices inside the passenger vices, whose qualified personnel, besides compartment (without separate aerial) suggesting the most suitable devices be- Fiat Auto S.p.A.
  • Page 107: Parking Sensors

    PARKING SENSORS ACTIVATION WARNING (for versions/markets, where provided) Sensors are activated automatically, Parking manoeuvres with electronic key fitted into the igni- however are always tion device, when the reverse gear is en- under the driver’s responsibil- Parking sensors inform the driver about gaged.
  • Page 108 BUZZER Repainting the bumpers or touch-up in the sen- The presence of any obstacle and its dis- sor area, if required, tance from the car is indicated by the shall be carried out at Alfa buzzers installed in the rear area of the Romeo Authorized Services on- passenger compartment.
  • Page 109: Towing Trailers

    FAILURE INDICATIONS ure is stored in order to be then detect- The system control unit checks every ed by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services system component each time the key is at next inspection. fitted into the ignition device. Sensors...
  • Page 110: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (T.p.m.s.)

    Alfa Romeo; car is moving. other sealants could cause system mal- functioning.
  • Page 111 Romeo Authorized Services. Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. fitting, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have tyre and/or rim Strong radio-frequency disturbances Tyre pressure could change according to changed.
  • Page 112 Wheel change with others of different size (*) – Wheel cross switching (front/rear) (**) (*) Given as an alternative on the owner's manual and to be found in Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. (**) Not crossed (tyres shall remain on the same side).
  • Page 113: At The Filling Station

    AT THE FILLING DIESEL ENGINES The car must only be STATION filled with diesel fuel for If the outside temperature is very low, motor vehicles, in com- the diesel thickens due to the formation pliance with European Standard of paraffin and could clog the diesel fu- EN590.
  • Page 114 FUEL FILLER CAP The fuel tank lid can only be opened with doors unlocked and engine switched off. Opening Open the flap A-fig. 87 by means of front part (see figure), turn cap B anti- clockwise and extract it. The cap has a A0F0130m fig.
  • Page 115: Protecting The Environment

    PROTECTING THE DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER Since this filter physically traps particu- lates, it shall be cleaned (reclaimed) at (DPF) ENVIRONMENT regular intervals by burning carbon par- The Diesel Particulate Filter is a me- ticles. Reclaiming procedure is controlled chanical filter, integral with the exhaust automatically by the engine control unit The devices for curtailing petrol engine system, that physically traps particulate...
  • Page 116 SEAT BELTS ............116 S.B.R. SYSTEM ..........117 PRETENSIONERS ..........118 CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......121 PRESETTING FOR MOUNTING THE “UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM..126 FRONT AIR BAGS..........128 SIDE AIR BAGS (Side bag - Window bag) ..... 132...
  • Page 117: Seat Belts

    SEAT BELTS USING THE SEAT BELTS The belt should be worn keeping the chest straight and rested against the seat back. To fasten seat belts, take the tongue A- A0F0083m A0F0055m fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 1 and insert it into the buckle B, until hearing the locking click.
  • Page 118: Seat Belt Reminder

    IMPORTANT Correct backrest fas- S.B.R. SYSTEM tening is guaranteed when the “red (Seat Belt Reminder) band” A-fig. 3 aside levers B is no longer visible. The “red band” actually The car is fitted with the S.B.R. system indicates that the backrest is not prop- (Seat Belt Reminder), consisting of a erly secured.
  • Page 119 Pretensioners should which allows controlled sag in such a and pelvis. be replaced at Alfa Romeo Au- way as to dose the force acting on the thorized Services as this date chest and shoulders during the belt re-...
  • Page 120 WARNING For maximum protec- tion keep the back of your seat upright, lean back in- to it and make sure the seat belt fits closely across your chest and hips. Make sure that the seat belts of the front and A0F0104m A0F0103m rear passengers are fastened...
  • Page 121 ❒ after a serious accident, replace the ified and authorised personnel. belt being worn at that time, even if A0F0105m Always contact Alfa Romeo fig. 6 it does not appear damaged. Always Authorized Services. replace the seat belts if pretension- IMPORTANT Never travel with a child ers have been activated;...
  • Page 122 CARRYING The results of research on the best child Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo offers seats for restraint systems are contained in the each weight group, which are the rec- CHILDREN SAFELY European Standard ECE-R44. This Stan- ommended choice, as they have been...
  • Page 123 WARNING SERIOUS DANGER If it is absolutely necessary to carry a child on the front passenger seat with the cradle child’s seat facing backwards, the front passenger’s air bags A0F0106m A0F0106m (front air bag, knees air bag, fig. 7 fig. 8 where provided, and side bag GROUP 0 and 0+ GROUP 1 fig.
  • Page 124 WARNING The illustrations are in- dicative only for as- sembly. Assemble the seat ac- cording to the compulsory in- structions provided with it. A0F0108m A0F0109m fig. 9 fig. 10 GROUP 2 GROUP 3 Starting from 15 kg to 25 kg in weight, For children between 22 kg and 36 kg, children may be restrained directly by there are boosters allowing the seatbelt...
  • Page 125 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR CHILD SEAT USE Your car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC regulating child’s seat assembling on the different car seats according to the following tables: Front and rear seat SEAT Group Range of weight Front Rear side Seat with...
  • Page 126 ❒ always check the seat belt is well Below is a summary of the WARNING rules of safety to be followed fastened by pulling the webbing; With passenger’s air for carrying children: ❒ only one child is to be strapped to bag active, never place ❒...
  • Page 127 “G 0/1” seat are Mount the child restraint rest at child’s seat height . available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. system only with the car It is possible to mount both the tradi- stationary. The Universal Isofix For any further installation/use detail, tional restraint system and the “Uni-...
  • Page 128 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE The table below, according to ECE 16 European Directive, shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint sys- tems on seats fitted with Isofix fasteners. Range of weight Child’s seat Isofix size Isofix position direction...
  • Page 129: Front Air Bags

    FRONT AIR BAGS “SMART BAG” SYSTEM The front air bags (driver and passen- ger) and knees air bags (driver and pas- (FRONT MULTISTAGE AIR senger) are not a replacement of but BAGS) The car is fitted with front multistage air complementary to the use of belts, The front air bags (driver and passen- bags (“Smart bags”) for the driver and...
  • Page 130 Front air bags may not be activated in WARNING the following situations: Do not apply stickers ❒ front collisions against highly de- or other objects to the formable objects not affecting the steering wheel or to the air car front surface (e.g. bumper colli- bag cover on the passenger’s sion against guard rail, etc.);...
  • Page 131 WARNING With passenger’s air bag active, never place child’s seats with the cradle facing backwards since the air bag acti- vation could cause to the child serious injuries, even mortal. A0F0078m fig. 15 PASSENGER’S FRONT WARNING AIR BAG On cars fitted with front passenger’s air bag deactivation It consists of an instant-inflating cush- (front air bag, knees air bag (for versions/markets, ion contained into a special recess in the...
  • Page 132 A0F0079m A0F0092m A0F0062m fig. 16 fig. 17 fig. 18 DRIVER’S AND MANUAL DEACTIVATION (for versions/markets, where provided) PASSENGER’S KNEES AIR OF PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG , KNEES AIR BAG BAG (for versions/markets, (for versions/markets, where provided) where provided) AND PASSENGER’S FRONT SIDE BAG Knees air bag consists of an instant-in- Should it be absolutely necessary to car- IMPORTANT Operate the switch on-...
  • Page 133: Side Air Bags

    ❒ passenger’s front air bag, knees air SIDE AIR BAGS In case of side crash, an electronic con- bag (for versions/markets, where trol unit, when required triggers the in- (Side bag - provided) and side bag deactivated flation of the cushion. The cushion im- Window bag) (position OFF F): warning light mediately inflates, placing itself as a pro-...
  • Page 134 Also in this case it is of vital importance to wear the seat belts since in case of side crash they guarantee proper posi- tioning of the occupant and prevent the occupants to be pitched out of the car in case of violent crashes.
  • Page 135 Never rest head, arms only be carried out c/o Alfa Romeo These dusts are harmless and is not the and elbows on the beginning of a fire; then the unfold cush- Authorized Services.
  • Page 136 Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 137 WARNING WARNING WARNING When the key is fitted The front air bag is trig- The air bag does not into the ignition device, gered shocks substitute the seat the warning light F (with pas- greater in magnitude than the belts, but only increases their senger’s front air bags deacti- pretensioners.
  • Page 138 ENGINE STARTING ..........138 PARKING............143 USING THE GEARBOX......... 144 CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ......145 TOWING TRAILERS..........147 SNOW TYRES ........... 148 SNOW CHAINS ..........149 CAR INACTIVITY ..........150...
  • Page 139 If the engine fails graph “Removing the electronic key from less current absorption from to start, see paragraph “Alfa Romeo the ignition device in an emergency”), draining the batter. CODE system” in section “Dashboard this ensures that the steering column lock and controls”.
  • Page 140 STARTING PROCEDURE FOR The starter automatically operates until STARTING PROCEDURE FOR the engine starts. PETROL VERSIONS DIESEL VERSIONS With engine off and electronic key in- Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: serted in the ignition device, it is possible ❒ Ensure that the handbrake is up; ❒...
  • Page 141 In this serted in the ignition device, it is possi- and then press button START/STOP. case contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- ble to operate the automatic ignition If after a few attempts the engine does vices.
  • Page 142 Start-up failures HOW TO WARM UP THE STOPPING THE ENGINE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST The system can recognise start-up fail- With car stopped press button STARTED (petrol and diesel START/STOP. When the engine is off ures. engines) it will be possible to remove the electronic In the event of failure, the electronic key key from the ignition device.
  • Page 143 IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you IMPORTANT Only fit the metal insert should allow the engine to “catch its B-fig.1 of the electronic key into slot A. breath” before turning it off by letting it IMPORTANT If emergency removal idle to allow the temperature in the en- is carried out with the engine running, gine compartment to fall.
  • Page 144: Parking The Car

    Al- a few clicks of the handbrake lever. If ways remove the electronic key this is not the case, contact Alfa Romeo when leaving the car and take Authorized Services to have the hand- it out with you.
  • Page 145 USING WARNING THE GEARBOX To change gears prop- erly you must push the clutch pedal fully down. It is The car is fitted with 6-gear manual therefore essential that there gearbox. Gear positions are shown on is nothing under the pedals: the gearshift lever knob.
  • Page 146 CONTAINING Unnecessary loads Climate control RUNNING COSTS Do not travel with too much luggage The air conditioner is an additional load stowed in the boot. The weight of the which greatly affects the engine leading car (especially when driving in town) to higher consumption.
  • Page 147: Driving Style

    DRIVING STYLE Gear selection CONDITIONS OF USE As soon as the conditions of the traffic Starting Cold starting and road allow, use a higher gear. Us- Short journeys and frequent cold starts Do not warm the engine with the car ing a low gear to obtain brilliant perfor- at a standstill or at idle or high speed: do not allow the engine to reach opti-...
  • Page 148 TOWING TRAILERS Engage a low gear when driving down- WARNING hill, rather than constantly using the The ABS system with brake. which the car may be IMPORTANT NOTES The weight the trailer exerts on the car fitted does not control the tow hook reduces by the same amount trailer braking system.
  • Page 149: Snow Tyres

    It is therefore necessary to limit km/h for tyres with “T” their use to the purposes for which they Alfa Romeo Authorized Services will be marking and 210 km/h for are certified. glad to provide advice concerning the tyres with H marking.
  • Page 150: Snow Chains

    SNOW CHAINS IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be WARNING fitted to the space-saver spare wheel (for Keep your speed down versions/markets, where provided). So, when snow chains are Use of snow chains should be in compli- if a front (drive) wheel is punctured and fitted.
  • Page 151: Car Inactivity

    ❒ clean and protect the painted parts ❒ if you don’t disconnect the battery CAR INACTIVITY using protective wax; from the electric system, check its charge every month and recharge it ❒ clean and protect the shiny metal If the car is to be left inactive for longer if the optical indicator shows a dark parts using special compounds read- than a month, the following precautions...
  • Page 152 LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ON ....153 HILL HOLDER FAILURE ........163 BRAKE PAD WEAR ..........153 ASR SYSTEM (WHEEL ANTISKID SYSTEM) .... 163 SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED......... 153 EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE ......... 164 AIR BAG FAILURE..........154 BRAKE LIGHTS FAILURE ........164 PASSANGER’S FRONT AIR BAGS DEACTIVATED..
  • Page 153: Warning Lights And Messages

    WARNING LIGHTS Very serious failures Serious failures AND MESSAGES These failures are repeated on the dis- These failures are repeated on the dis- play indefinitely and stop any previous play for about 20 seconds and then they indication on the display. These failures go off.
  • Page 154 LOW BRAKE FLUID SEAT BELTS NOT WARNING < (red) FASTENED (red) If the warning light turns on when travel- With car stationary, the warn- HANDBRAKE ON ling, check that the handbrake ing light turns on glowing steadily in the (red) is not engaged.
  • Page 155 ¬ could not in- For permanent buzzer deactivation con- dicate failure in safety systems. WARNING tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The Before restarting contact Alfa If the warning light “seat belt reminder” system can be re- Romeo Authorized Services im- ¬...
  • Page 156 WARNING visually any leak. If when restarting the Warning light F failure warning light comes on again, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. is indicated by warning light ¬ . In addition, the air bag system will deactivate auto- matically the passenger's front air bag (front and side).
  • Page 157 (on certain versions together with the message on the display) stop the engine immediately and contact a Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 158 Symbol S (red) + message on the eration of DPF Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. display indicate that the bonnet is open. – use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have time to...
  • Page 159 Services as soon as possible. traffic agents by proper equip- gine. In any case, contact Alfa Romeo ment therefore, comply with The warning light goes off if the fault Authorized Services as soon as possible.
  • Page 160 Break-in attempt The message + symbol on the display indicate an attempt of break-in. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
  • Page 161: Diesel Versions

    POSSIBLE PRESENCE OF ICE This cycle is performed only once when PRE-HEATING GLOW the outside temperature read is lower ON THE ROAD PLUGS (diesel than or equal to 3°C and it can be re- versions - amber) When the outside temperature reaches peated only when outside temperature or falls below 3°C, the display will show PRE-HEATING GLOW...
  • Page 162 Contact off switch is indicated by a message + The warning light turns on glowing Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon symbol on the display. steadily (together with the message on as possible to have the failure eliminat-...
  • Page 163 In the event of a failure the VDC system is deactivated automatically and warn- ing light á turns on glowing steadily (together with a message on the dis- play). In this case contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
  • Page 164 (amber) play will show symbol V. In this case In the event of a failure to the Hill Hold- contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services er system, the display will show a mes- Fitting the key into the ignition device as soon as possible.
  • Page 165 BRAKE LIGHTS SIDE/TAILLIGHTS EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE (amber) FAILURE (green) (amber) The display will show message FOLLOW ME HOME + symbol when one of the following The display will show message + sym- (green) lights is failing: bol when a failure at brake lights (stop) is detected.
  • Page 166 DIRECTION If warning light starts INDICATOR (green) flashing when travel- ling, contact Alfa Romeo The warning light turns on when the di- Authorized Services. rection indicator stalk is moved upwards or, together with the left indicator, when the hazard light button is pressed.
  • Page 167 CRUISE CONTROL The process normally takes about 15 Ü WARNING minutes. The optimum conditions to end (green) Always drive at a the process are achieved by keeping the (for versions/markets, speed appropriate to car in motion up to 60 km/h with an where provided) the traffic conditions, the engine speed higher than 2,000 rpm.
  • Page 168 On certain versions the display will show the speed limit set through the “Setup a warning message + symbol (amber) Before contacting Alfa Romeo Autho- Menu” (e.g.: 120 km/h) (see para- to indicate the flat tyre. rized Services perform window initial- graph “Reconfigurable Multifunction Dis-...
  • Page 169 (for ver- threshold. sions/markets, where provided) or re- pair the puncture tyre using the proper kit (see paragraph “If a tyre is punctured” in section “In an emergency”) and then contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
  • Page 170: Table Of Contents

    In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet. You can also consult www.alfaromeo.com to find your nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. JUMP STARTING ..........170 IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED ........171 QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX&GO automatic ...
  • Page 171: Jump Starting

    JUMP STARTING Under no circumstances should a battery charger be used to start the en- If the battery is flat, it is possible to start gine: it could damage the elec- the engine using an auxiliary battery tronic systems and in particular with the same capacity or a little high- the ignition and injection control er than the flat one.
  • Page 172 BUMP STARTING IF A TYRE WARNING IS PUNCTURED Never bump start the engine (by push- Alert other drivers that ing, towing, or coasting downhill) as this the car is stationary in could cause fuel to flow into the catalytic compliance with local regula- The car is equipped with the “Quick tyre exhaust system and damage it beyond tions: hazard warning lights,...
  • Page 173 WARNING WARNING WARNING The space-saver spare When driving with a The jack shall only be wheel (for versions/ space-saver spare used changing markets, where provided) is wheel fitted, the driving per- wheels on the car with which specific to your car; do not use formance of the car changes.
  • Page 174 WARNING Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never place tools between the rim and tyre. Check and restore, if required, the pressure of tyres and spare wheel to the values given in section “Technical A0F0132m A0F0007m Specifications”. fig. 2 fig. 3 To change a wheel proceed as follows: ❒...
  • Page 175 A0F0019m A0F0206m A0F0195m fig. 5 fig. 5a fig. 6 ❒ for versions fitted with space-saver spare wheel, loosen fastener A- fig. 5, take the tool container B, and bring it near the wheel to be changed, then take out the space- saver spare wheel;...
  • Page 176 A0F0209m A0F0210m A0F0211m fig. 8 fig. 9 fig. 10 ❒ fit the space-saver spare wheel mak- ❒ loosen pin A-fig. 10 and tighten REFITTING A NORMAL ing one of the holes A-fig. 8 co- the last fastening bolt; WHEEL incide with the relevant pin B; ❒...
  • Page 177: Quick Tyre Repair

    When you have finished: QUICK TYRE REPAIR ❒ Stow the spare wheel in the space KIT FIX&GO provided in the boot; automatic ❒ Fit the jack partially open in its con- tainer forcing it lightly to prevent it The car is provided with the quick tyre from vibrating when travelling;...
  • Page 178 It should be noticed that: WARNING The sealing fluid of the quick tyre re- Hand the instruction pair kit is effective with external tem- brochure to the per- peratures between –20°C and +50°C. sonnel charged with treating The sealing fluid has limited life. the tyre repaired with the kit.
  • Page 179 WARNING WARNING The cylinder contains The compressor shall ethylene glycol. The not be operated for cylinder contains latex: it can more than 20 minutes. Risk of cause allergic reactions. It is overheating!. Tyres repaired harmful if ingested or inhaled with the quick tyre repair kit and irritant for the eyes and in shall be used temporarily on- case of contact.
  • Page 180 A-fig. 14 and reading; aged and the quick tyre repair kit screw the ring nut B-fig. 15 on the cannot guarantee suitable sealing, tyre valve; contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services;...
  • Page 181 “Technical Specifications”, start sure; pull up the handbrake; running and handbrake on) and driving immediately; restart; ❒ drive with the utmost care to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized WARNING WARNING Service. Apply the sticker in a If pressure falls below visible position for the 1.8 bar, stop the car...
  • Page 182 A0F0215m A0F0216m A0F0047m fig. 18 fig. 19 fig. 20 CHECKING AND RESTORING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT WARNING PRESSURE ONLY PROCEDURE Inform other people The compressor can be also used just for To replace the cylinder proceed as fol- driving the car that the restoring pressure.
  • Page 183: When Needing To Change A Bulb

    The presence of drops inside units) carried out incorrectly the headlights means water infiltration, and without bearing the fea- therefore contact Alfa Romeo Authorized tures of the system in mind Services. can cause malfunctions with the risk of fire.
  • Page 184 fig. 21 A0F0117m TYPES OF BULBS fig. 21 Bayonet type bulbs: press the D-E Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb, turn counter-clockwise to re- bulb, release the clip holding the Various types of bulbs are fitted to your move this type of bulb from its bulb in place.
  • Page 185 BULBS FIGURE 21 TYPE POWER Main beam headlights Dipped beam headlights Main beams/Dipped beams (versions with Bixenon headlights) (where provided) Additional main beams (where provided) Front sidelights (1 per headlight) W5WB Taillights P21/5W Front fog lights Front direction indicator PY21W Side direction indicator Rear direction indicator P21W...
  • Page 186: If An Exterior Light Burns Out

    IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT For the type of bulb and power rating, see “When needing to change a bulb”. FRONT LIGHT UNITS A0F0191m A0F0223m fig. 22 fig. 23 The front light units contain main beam, sidelights, direction indicator and dipped ❒...
  • Page 187 A0F0193m A0F0194m A0F0192m fig. 24 fig. 25 fig. 26 Sidelights Front direction indicators Dipped beam headlights (halogen bulbs) To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ turn cover B-fig. 22 counter-clock- ❒...
  • Page 188 ❒ remove bulb D and replace it; ❒ fit the bulb holder B into the lens C then position the unit, the catch shall click into place A-fig. 27. Be careful not to dam- A0F0163m A0F0164m fig. 27 fig. 28 age the car body or the lens.
  • Page 189 Front fog lights fig. 29 REAR LIGHT UNITS The bulbs are arranged inside the light unit fig. 31 as follows: IMPORTANT Contact Alfa Romeo Au- Rear light units contain: reversing light, thorized Services to have front fog lights rear fog light, direction indicators, tail-...
  • Page 190 A0F0040m A0F0170m A0F0229m fig. 32 fig. 33 fig. 34 ❒ turn the bulb holder A-fig. 33 or Taillights/Brake lights Reversing light/rear fog light A-fig. 34 counterclockwise, re- The rear light unit houses two bulbs for Reversing light and rear fog light are lo- move the bulb B and replace it;...
  • Page 191: Number Plate Light

    (third stop) To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: To replace the bulbs proceed as follows: Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services ❒ open the boot and the lid as de- ❒ operate with a flat blade screwdriver to have the third brake light replaced.
  • Page 192: If An Interior Light Burns Out

    38 fig. 39 FRONT CEILING LIGHT COURTESY MIRROR LIGHTS Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services To change the bulb, proceed as follows: to have the bulb replaced. ❒ open the mirror cover A-fig. 38; ❒ remove the bulb B levering in the points shown by the arrows;...
  • Page 193 A0F0172m A0F0173m A0F0205m fig. 40 fig. 41 fig. 42 ❒ close protection B-fig. 41 on light GLOVEBOX LIGHT BOOT LIGHT unit A-fig. 40; To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ refit the light unit inserting first one ❒...
  • Page 194 A0F0204m A0F0075m A0F0235m fig. 43 fig. 44 fig. 45 ❒ open the protection cover B-fig. ❒ close protection B-fig. 45 on light PUDDLE LIGHT 43 and replace the bulb releasing it unit A-fig. 44; To change the bulb, proceed as follows: from the side contacts making sure ❒...
  • Page 195: If A Fuse Blows

    Never change a fuse hooked to the fusebox on the dash- system), power unit systems with another with a board. (engine system, transmission higher amp rating, danger of system) or steering system is fire. triggered, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 196 A0F0157m fig. 47 FUSE LOCATION Fuses are grouped into four fuse boxes to be found respectively on the dash- board, on the battery positive pole, near the battery and inside the boot (left- hand side). fig. 48 A0F0124m Fuse box on the dashboard To gain access to the fuses in the fuse box on the dashboard, loosen the fas- tening screw A-fig.
  • Page 197 A0F0126m fig. 49 Fuse box on the battery positive pole To gain access to the fuses in the fuse box on the battery positive pole press the retainers A-fig. 49 and remove the protection cover B. fig. 50 A0F0125m...
  • Page 198 A0F0128m fig. 51 Fuse box near the battery To gain access to the fuses, loosen the two fastening screws A-fig. 51 and remove the protection cover B. fig. 52 A0F0123m...
  • Page 199 A0F0129m fig. 53 Fuse box in the boot (left-hand side) fig. 54 To gain access to the fuses, remove the cover A-fig. 53 as shown by the ar- row. NOTE On certain versions the fuse box fig. 54 A0F0269m is located under the boot mat, in central position.
  • Page 200 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE LIGHTS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE Right main beam headlight Left main beam headlight Right dipped beam headlight Left dipped beam headlight Front fog light Reversing light Third brake light Front/rear ceiling light Front ceiling light Direction indicators Hazard lights USERS FUSE AMPERE...
  • Page 201 USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE Climate control system fan F02 (MAXI-FUSE) Electric steering lock F03 (MAXI-FUSE) Brake branch point (pump) F04 (MAXI-FUSE) Brake branch point (solenoid valve) F05 (MAXI-FUSE) Radiator fan (low speed) F06 (MAXI-FUSE) Radiator fan (high speed) F07 (MAXI-FUSE) Headlight washer Horns Electronic injection sundry secondary services...
  • Page 202 USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE Water in diesel fuel filter sensor/flow meter Brake light switch/central console control panel Cruise Control AQS sensor Disponible – Instrument panel branch point Front headlight control unit/Power to control unit for gas-discharge headights (Bixenon) (where provided) Boot locking/unlocking gearmotor EOBD system diagnostic socket T.P.M.S.
  • Page 203 USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE Front cigar lighter on central console Powered sun curtain control unit Radionavigation system Rain sensor control unit Steering wheel branch point Control buttons panel Parking sensor branch point Central console control lights Front seat controls light Windscreen services Mobile phone presetting START/STOP button...
  • Page 204 USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE Front left seat warming Front right seat movement control Subwoofer amplifier Front right seat warming Free – Free – Free – Free – Free – Free – Free – Free – Free – Left power window Free –...
  • Page 205: If The Battery Is Flat

    IF THE BATTERY Charge the battery as follows: WARNING ❒ disconnect battery negative terminal IS FLAT The liquid in the battery (–); is poisonous and corro- sive. Do not let it touch the ❒ connect the charger cables to the IMPORTANT The description of the skin or eyes.
  • Page 206: Jacking The Car

    Never jack the car from the front side, the car can only be jacked at the sides, jack arms or workshop lift shall be A0F0195m fig. 55 placed as shown in fig. 55. In any case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 207: Towing The Car

    TOWING THE CAR TOW RING HOOKING Front The tow ring provided with the car is Proceed as follows: housed in the tool container. ❒ take the tow hook from the tool con- tainer; ❒ remove the snap-fitted plug A-fig. 56 from the front bumper. If using the A0F0230m fig.
  • Page 208 WARNING WARNING Before starting to tow, Do not start the engine disengage the steering when towing the car. lock (see paragraph “Ignition device” in section “Dashboard and controls”). When towing, remember that without the help of the brake booster and A0F0176m power steering, a greater ef- fig.
  • Page 209 WARNING The front and rear tow hooks must only be used for emergency situations on the road. The vehicle may be towed for short distances when a dedicated device is used in compliance with the Highway Code (rigid bar), in order to move the vehicle on the road in preparation for towing by a tow truck Tow...
  • Page 210 SCHEDULED SERVICING........210 SERVICE SCHEDULE ........... 211 PERIODICAL CHECKS .......... 213 USE OF THE CAR UNDER HEAVY CONDITIONS ..213 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ........214 AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER ........ 222 BATTERY ............222 WHEELS AND TYRES.......... 226 RUBBER HOSES ..........228 WINDSCREEN/REARSCREEN WIPER ....
  • Page 211 This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed fluids, tyre pressure check, etc... a series of checks and maintenance op- IMPORTANT The Programmed Main-...
  • Page 212: Service Schedule

    SERVICE SCHEDULE Thousands of km ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required Check light system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, boot lights, passenger compartment lights, ● ● ● ● ● glovebox lights, warning lights, etc.) Check windscreen wiper/washer operation, ●...
  • Page 213 Thousands of km ● Replace accessory drive belt/s ● Replace timing belt (1750 TURBO BENZINA versions) (*) ● Replace timing belt (diesel versions) (*) ● ● Change spark plugs (1750 TURBO BENZINA versions) ● Change spark plugs (3.2 JTS and 2.2 JTS Selespeed versions) ●...
  • Page 214 PETRONAS LUBRICANTS prod- required on Service Schedule: ucts, designed and produced specifical- ly for Alfa Romeo cars (see table “Ca- ❒ check front disk brake pad conditions pacities” in section “Technical specifi- and wear;...
  • Page 215 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS Refer to section Technical Specifications for fluid amounts. When topping up take care not to confuse the various types of fluids: they are all incompatible with one another and could serious- ly damage the car. A0F0275m fig. 1 - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions WARNING Never smoke while working in the engine...
  • Page 216 1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid - 4. Windscreen washer fluid 5. Engine coolant 6. Power steering fluid A0F0038m fig. 2 - 3.2 JTS versions 1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. Windscreen washer fluid 5. Engine coolant 6.
  • Page 217 1. Engine oil 2. Battery 3. Brake fluid 4. Windscreen washer fluid 5. Engine coolant 6. Power steering fluid A0F0203m fig. 4 - 2.4 JTD versions...
  • Page 218 A0F0277m A0F0069m A0F0202m fig. 5 fig. 6 fig. 8 Remove the dipstick A and clean it, put it back in completely, remove it and check that the level is within the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick. The gap between the MIN and MAX marks corresponds to about one litre of oil.
  • Page 219 IMPORTANT The oil consumption de- other loose clothing might be MAX mark, contact Alfa Romeo Au- pends on driving style and the conditions pulled by moving parts. thorized Services to have the correct lev- under which the car is used.
  • Page 220 Should other fluids be added, do not start the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible. A0F0017m A0F0029m fig.
  • Page 221 Check that the fluid level is at the MAX tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. mark on the reservoir or at the top mark (maximum level) shown on the dipstick under the reservoir cap.
  • Page 222 IMPORTANT For this operation it is WARNING however recommended to contact Alfa Brake fluid is poisonous Romeo Authorised Services. and highly corrosive. In From time to time, check the instrument the event of accidental contact, panel warning light x: pressing on cap wash the parts involved im- A (with key fitted into the ignition de- mediately with neutral soap...
  • Page 223: Air Filter

    Air cleaner or pollen filter replacement ic key into the ignition device in trolyte. A periodic check carried out at shall be carried out at Alfa Romeo Au- order to allow the climate control an Alfa Romeo Authorised Services is, thorized Services.
  • Page 224 (alarm, the Service schedule in this section will free-hand phone kit, etc.) contact no longer be valid. Alfa Romeo Authorized Services Refer therefore to the instructions pro- whose qualified personnel, in ad- vided by the battery manufacturer.
  • Page 225 USEFUL ADVICE FOR WARNING WARNING LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF If the car is left inactive When working on the YOUR BATTERY for long periods at cold, battery or near it, al- remove the battery and store ways wear the proper gog- To avoid draining your battery and it in a warm place to prevent gles.
  • Page 226 (alarm, etc.) 0.6 mA x Ah (of the battery) as shown phation leading to a reduction in crank- contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services in the following table: whose qualified personnel, in addition ing power.
  • Page 227: Wheels And Tyres

    For the correct tyre inflation pressure, A0F0120m fig. 14 or irregular tyre wear. If any of these oc- see “Wheels” in “Technical specifica- cur, have the car seen to at Alfa Romeo tions” section. Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre Authorized Services. wear fig. 14: Avoid overloading the car when travel- A normal pressure: tread evenly worn.
  • Page 228 Tyres age even if they are not used WARNING WARNING much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a Remember that road Do not cross switch the sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres holding depends also tyres, moving them have been on the car for over 6 years, on the correct tyre inflating from the right of the car to the...
  • Page 229: Rubber Hoses

    RUBBER HOSES WINDSCREEN/ A few simple notions can reduce the pos- sibility of damage to the blades: REARSCREEN ❒ if the temperature falls below zero, As far as the brake system and fuel rub- WIPERS make sure that ice has not frozen ber hoses are concerned, carefully fol- the rubber against glass.
  • Page 230 SPRAY NOZZLES If the jet of fluid is missing, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this section). Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary use a needle. Fluid jets shall be directed at about 1/3 height from the window upper edge.
  • Page 231 ❒ Use of special anti-abrasion protec- el raised by other cars. tive tapes in the most exposed areas On your car, Alfa Romeo implemented (e.g.: rear mudguard, etc.). the best manufacturing technologies to effectively protect the bodywork against...
  • Page 232 ADVICE FOR PRESERVING To wash the car correctly proceed as fol- When drying, take particular care with lows: the less visible parts like door surrounds, THE BODYWORK bonnet and around the headlights where ❒ remove the aerial from the roof to water may stagnate.
  • Page 233 Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in Front headlights Engine compartment the same way as the rest of the car. Front headlights shall be washed with At the end of the winter the engine com- Where possible, do not park under trees; soft cloth moistened with water and car partment should be carefully washed, the resinous substance many species re-...
  • Page 234 INTERIORS CLEANING LEATHER SEATS Upholstery of your car (for versions/markets, has been designed to where provided) withstand wear deriv- Periodically check that water is not ing from common use of the car. Remove dried on dirt with lightly moist- trapped under the mats (due to water You are however recommended ened chamois leather or cloth without dripping off shoes, umbrellas, etc.)
  • Page 235 INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS STEERING WHEEL/GEAR WARNING LEVER KNOB WITH Clean plastic parts with a cloth Never use flammable GENUINE LEATHER mositened with water and non-abrasive products like oil ether COVERING neutral detergent. To remove grease or or rectified petrol for cleaning (for versions/markets, hard stains, use appropriate products de- car interiors.
  • Page 236 IDENTIFICATION DATA ........236 ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS....238 ENGINE ............239 FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........240 TRANSMISSION ..........240 BRAKES ............241 STEERING ............241 SUSPENSIONS..........241 WHEELS ............242 DIMENSIONS............ 247 PERFORMANCE ..........248 WEIGHTS............249 CAPACITIES ............250 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ........
  • Page 237: Identification Data

    IDENTIFICATION DATA You are advised to note the identifica- tion codes. The identification data stamped and given on the plates and their position are the following fig. 1: A0F0045m A0F0013m fig. 1 fig. 2 1 - Identification label IDENTIFICATION LABEL C.
  • Page 238 ENGINE MARKING Engine marking is stamped on the gear- box side, on the rear left side. A0F0175m A0F0222m fig. 3 fig. 4 BODYWORK LABEL BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION LABEL This is located on the passenger com- partment floor near the front passen- This is located in the inner side of the ger’s seat.
  • Page 239 ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS Versions Engine code Bodywork version 1750 TURBO BENZINA ( ) 939B1000 939DXN1B 56 3.2 JTS 4x2 939A000 – 3.2 JTS 4x4 939A000 939DXG2B 08 2.0 JTD 939B3000 939DXP1B 58 939DXP1B 58B 2.0 JTD ( ) (**) 844A2000 939DXQ1B 60 939DXQ1B 60B...
  • Page 240 Diesel fuel for Diesel fuel for 95 RON 95 RON 95 RON motor vehicles motor vehicles (Specification (Specification (Specification (Specification (Specification EN228) EN228) EN228) EN590) EN590) (*) For specific markets (**) Selespeed version To change plugs contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 241 FUEL FEED/IGNITION 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 2.0 JTD - 2.4 JTD Fuel feed Direct injection Multijet direct injection, variable geometry turbosupercharger and intercooler Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
  • Page 242 BRAKES 2.2 JTS - 1750 TURBO BENZINA 3.2 JTS - 2.0 JTD - 2.4 JTD Service brakes: – front Disc, self-ventilating Disc, self-ventilating – rear Disc Disc, self-ventilating Parking brake Controlled by hand lever, it works on rear brakes WARNING Water, ice and antifreeze salt on roads may deposit on the brake discs thus reducing braking efficiency at first braking. STEERING 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.0 JTD - 2.4 JTD...
  • Page 243 WHEELS Load rating (capacity) 60 = 250 kg 84 = 500 kg 61 = 257 kg 85 = 515 kg RIMS AND TYRES 62 = 265 kg 86 = 530 kg Alloy rims. Tubeless tyres with radial car- 63 = 272 kg 87 = 545 kg cass.
  • Page 244 Maximum speed rating UNDERSTANDING RIM MARKING Q = up to 160 km/h. R = up to 170 km/h. Example: 7 J x 16 H2 ET 43 S = up to 180 km/h. = rim width in inches 1. T = up to 190 km/h. = rim drop center outline (side U = up to 200 km/h.
  • Page 245 TYRES 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS - 2.0 JTD - 2.4 JTD Standard 7,5Jx17" (*) alloy tyre tyres 225/50 R17 98W 8Jx19" alloy tyre 235/40 ZR19 96Y ( Optional 8Jx18" alloy tyre 235/45 R18 98W ( Space-saver spare wheel 4,00B x17"...
  • Page 246 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Tyres Tyres Tyres Sapce-saver spare wheel 225/50 R17 98W 235/45 R18 98W ( 235/40 ZR19 96Y ( T125/80 R17 front rear front rear front rear average load full load Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres. With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
  • Page 247 WHEEL GEOMETRY 1750 TURBO BENZINA - 2.2 JTS - 2.0 JTD - 2.4 JTD versions – camber –34’ ± 18’ max. difference right/left: 24’ front wheels: – caster 4° 15’ ± 18’ max. difference right/left: 18’ – half toe-in 17” rim (*) –1.00 ±...
  • Page 248 DIMENSIONS Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the car fitted with standard tyres. Min. size variations when optional tyres are fitted. The height refers to the car unladen. BOOT VOLUME Boot volume: 220 dm (or 300 dm according to versions) fig.
  • Page 249 PERFORMANCE Top speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing start from 0-100 km/h km/h sec. sec. 1750 TURBO BENZINA 28.9 3.2 JTS 4x2 250 (*) 26.9 3.2 JTS 4x4 27.2 2.0 JTD 218/215 (**) 8.8/9.0 (**) 30.2/30.5 (**) 2.4 JTD 28.4 (*) With Michelin 17” tyre (**) For specific markets...
  • Page 250 (**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in the maximum weight allowed. (***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof racks, max. capacity: 50 kg.
  • Page 251 CAPACITIES Specified fuels 2.0 JTD 1750 TURBO 3.2 JTS 2.4 JTD BENZINA and original lubricants 70 ❍ 70 ● 70 ● 70 ❍ ● Unleaded petrol with no less than Fuel tank: litres 10 ❍ 10 ● 10 ● 10 ❍ –...
  • Page 252: Fluids And Lubricants

    ACEA C2 performance are allowed; in that case, engine best performance is not guaranteed; we recommend to have it replaced as soon as possible with the recommended lubricants by the Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Use of products with low-quality properties than ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 could cause damages to the engine that are not covered by the...
  • Page 253 Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications for correct car operation and lubricants Mechanical gearbox and Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85 TUTELA CAR differential Passes API GL 4 specifications. MATRYX Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ1 Contractual Technical Reference N° F108.F02 Rear differential and Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 TUTELA transmission unit...
  • Page 254: Fuel Consumption

    FUEL CONSUMPTION The procedures below are followed for IMPORTANT The type of route, measuring consumption: traffic situations, weather condi- tions, driving style, general con- The fuel consumption figures given in – urban cycle: cold starting followed ditions of the car, trim level/ the table below are determined on the by driving that simulates urban use of equipment/accessories, load, cli-...
  • Page 255 EMISSIONS The CO emission levels given in the following table refer to combined consumption. EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE IN FORCE (g/km) 1750 TURBO BENZINA 3.2 JTS 4x2 3.2 JTS 4x4 2.0 JTD 2.4 JTD...
  • Page 256 RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: Ministerial Certifications Certification number T939 NTR939 European Union and Countries applying 0523 0523 EC directive Argentina ❒ ❒ Australia – N15278 Brazil ❒ ❒ HHHH-AA-FFFF HHHH-AA-FFFF Bulgaria China CMII ID : 2006DJ0351 CMII ID : 2006DJ0352 ❒...
  • Page 257 Certification number T939 NTR939 Malaysia AA 000000 E ❒ AA 000000 E ❒ Mexico YYYYXXXX-XXX YYYYXXXX-XXX ❒ ❒ AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Morocco Numéro d’agrément : MR 2395 ANRT 2006 Numéro d’agrément : MR 2394 ANRT 2006 Date d’agrément : 13/01/2006 Date d’agrément : 13/01/2006 Complies with...
  • Page 260 Cigar lighter ......82 Brakes ........241 Alarm ........17 Climate control system ....49 Brake lights ......188 Alfa Romeo CODE system ..– automatic two-zone .... 54 Bulb (replacement) ....182 Armrest – manual ......51 – general instructions ..... 182 –...
  • Page 261 DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) ..114 Engine starting ......138 Fuel cut-off and power supply switches ..... 77 Dimensions ......247 Environment protection ..... 114 Fuel feed ........ 240 Dipped beam headlights EOBD system ......104 Fuel filler cap ......113 –...
  • Page 262: Table Of Contents

    Identification data ....236 Number plate light ....190 Radio transmitters and cellular telephones ... 105 If an exterior light burns out ..185 Oddments compartments .. Rain sensor ......69 If an interior light burns out ..191 80-83 Ignition device ......
  • Page 263 Safe lock device ...... 14 Sun curtains ......83 Warning lights and messages ....151 Safety devices ......115 Sun visors ....... 83 Weights ......... 249 S.B.R. system ......117 Suspensions ......241 Wheel geometry ...... 246 Seat belts ....... 116 Symbols .........
  • Page 264 DASHBOARD fig. 1 A0F0188m 1. Adjustable and swivel side air vents - 2. Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3. Passenger’s air bag - 4. Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pres- sure gauge (diesel versions) - 5. Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 6. Upper central vent - 7. External lights control lever - 8.
  • Page 265 INSTRUMENT PANEL A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Warning lights - C. Rev counter - D. Multifunction display m c Warning lights on diesel versions only On diesel versions the rev counter end A0F0082m fig. 2 scale value is at 6000 rpm.
  • Page 266 “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your nearest autho- rised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Alfa Romeo web site or call the toll free number 00800 2532 0000.
  • Page 268 Oil change? The experts recommend Selenia The engine of your car is factory filled with Selenia. This is an engine oil range which satisfies the most advanced international specifications. Its superior technical characteristics allow Selenia to guarantee the highest performance and protection of your engine.
  • Page 269 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Tyres Tyres Tyres Sapce-saver spare wheel T125/80 R17 225/50 R17 98W 235/45 R18 98W ( 235/40 ZR19 96Y ( front rear front rear front rear average load full load Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres. With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
  • Page 270 ENGLISH SERVICE...

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