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Canadian residents can purchase replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143. 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 1 800 465-2001 (Canada).
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Congratulations on selecting your new FCA US LLC are not available on this vehicle. FCA US LLC FCA US LLC is committed to protecting our envi- vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision reserves the right to make changes in design and ronment and natural resources.
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL with steering wheel on the right side, the position WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS or construction of some controls is not exactly While reading this User Guide you will find a series Essential Information mirror-like with respect to the figure. of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could To identify the chapter with the information Each time direction instructions (left/right or...
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 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...
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GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS GRAPHICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTRUMENT PANEL ....6 INTERIOR ....7...
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INSTRUMENT PANEL Instrument Panel 1 — Air Vents 4 — Instrument Cluster 2 — Multifunction Lever 5 — Windshield Wiper Lever 3 — Steering Wheel 6 — Radio...
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INTERIOR Interior 1 — Seats 4 — Gear Selector 2 — Power Window Buttons 5 — Climate Control System 3 — Central Lock Button 6— Passenger Front Air Bag Location...
KEYS To Unlock The Doors Push and release the unlock button on the key fob Key Fob to unlock the doors.The park lights and turn signal The key fob contains the key fob with an integrated lights will flash to acknowledge the signal and the illuminated entry system will turn on.
When a speed of more than 12 mph (20 km/h) is General Information IGNITION SWITCH reached, the doors will be locked automatically if The following regulatory statement applies to all Ignition Key Removal the Autoclose function was selected. Refer to radio frequency (RF) devices equipped in this “Instrument Cluster Display —...
Remove the key from the ignition switch lock VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM WARNING! cylinder. SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED • Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat- tended is dangerous for a number of rea- The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and sons.
SEATS seatback should be properly adjusted to an upright position where the head restraint is positioned as Seats are a part of the Occupant Restraint System close as possible to the back of the occupant’s head. of the vehicle. WARNING! WARNING! •...
MIRRORS NOTE: The low beams and side/tail lights will not be on Heated Mirrors with DRL. High Beams These mirrors are heated to melt frost or ice. This With the low beams activated, pull the multifunc- feature can be activated whenever you turn on the tion lever towards the steering wheel to turn on the mirror defroster.
Follow Me Home/Headlight Delay NOTE: CAUTION! If either light remains on and does not flash, or When this feature is selected, the driver can there is a very fast flash rate, check for a defective Before getting out of the vehicle be sure that choose to have the headlights remain on for a outside light bulb.
Windshield Wiper Operation If the lever is pulled while in the O (off) position, CLIMATE CONTROLS the wipers will operate for three wipe cycles and Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first The Climate Control System allows you to regulate then turn off.
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Climate Control Descriptions Icon Description A/C Button Press and release to change the current setting, the indicator illuminates when A/C is on. Performing this function again will cause the A/C operation to switch into manual mode and the A/C indicator will turn off. MAX A/C For maximum cooling, use the A/C and recirculation modes at the same time.
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Icon Description Temperature Control Knob Temperature control is used to regulate the temperature of the air forced through the climate system. The temperature can be se- lected using the temperature control knob on the faceplate. The temperature increases as you turn the temperature control knob clockwise.
Icon Description Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side window demister outlets. Mix Mode Mix Mode Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield.
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After demisting/defrosting, operate the controls Ventilation NOTE: as normal to restore the required comfort condi- The internal air recirculation system makes it pos- To ventilate the passenger compartment properly, tions. sible to reach the required heating or ventilation proceed as follows: conditions more quickly.
Door Mirror Demisting NOTE: The system uses R-1234yf coolant which does not pollute the environment in the event of accidental leakage. Under no circumstances should you use R-134a fluid which, in addition to being incom- patible with the system’s components, contrib- utes greatly to the greenhouse effect.
Installing The Soft Top 3. As the side beam is unrolled, engage the two fixed locating pins (1 front, 1 rear) into their To install the soft top, proceed as follows: retainers. 1. With the doors open, take the soft top and place it in center of the vehicle.
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4. Move the side locking handles inward. Rotating The Side Beam Down Soft Top In Locking Position Unlocking The Side Beam 6. Release the handles and complete the rota- 7. Check to make sure that the handles are 5. Rotate down the side beam. tion to lock the soft top.
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• The cooled air flow into the passenger compart- ment may decrease if the automatic climate control system is on and the top is not all the way closed. • With the top open and the vehicle travelling, the speech recognition system along with the dial number command, may not be recognized be- cause of the background noise if equipped.
• Hand washing is recommended; modern auto- • Leave the vehicle in the shade after washing CAUTION! matic washing systems equipped with soft avoiding direct sunlight. at such temperatures. Do not place aerosol brushes which do not apply excessive pressure •...
3. Move to the rear of the vehicle and lift the To Close The Decklid WARNING! decklid. 1. Hold the decklid up with one hand and use the • The maximum load limit for the luggage 4. Lift upward on the decklid prop rod to release other to remove rod from housing and reinsert compartment, in addition to the kits pro- it from the stowage retainer.
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT WARNING! Power Outlets • The maximum load limit for the luggage compartment, in addition to the kits pro- Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (13 Amp) vided, is 33.1 lbs. (15kg). Do not exceed the power outlet that can be used to power cellular maximum permitted load in the luggage phones, small electronics and other low powered compartment.
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WARNING! CAUTION! CAUTION! • If this outlet is mishandled, it may cause an degrade the battery even more quickly. Only • Power outlets are designed for accessory electric shock and failure. use these intermittently and with greater plugs only. Do not insert any other object in caution.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ..32 New Trip ....35 Blue Indicator Lights .
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER mechanical key), opening/closing of a door will The instrument cluster display features a driver- activate the display for viewing, and display the interactive display that is located in the instru- DISPLAY total miles or kilometers in the odometer. Your ment cluster.
The system allows the driver to select information • Up Arrow Button Instrument Cluster Display by pushing the following buttons mounted on the Push and release the up arrow Programmable Menu instrument panel to the left of the steering col- button to scroll upward through The menu comprises a series of functions ar- umn:...
• Daylights (D.R.L.) 4. Push the up or down arrow button (by single pushes) to select the new setting for this • Exit Menu submenu option. Selecting An Option Of The Main Menu Without 5. Briefly push the SET/BACK button to store the Submenu: new setting and go back to the previously 1.
Trip Functions New Trip Briefly push and release the MENU button to go back to the menu screen or push and hold the Both trip functions are resettable (reset — start of To reset: MENU (approximately one second) to go back to new trip).
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In this case, the light will remain on until the NOTE: WARNING! condition has been corrected. If the problem is This light shows only that the parking brake is related to the brake booster, the ABS pump will applied. It does not show the degree of brake Driving a vehicle with the red brake light on is run when applying the brake, and a brake pedal application.
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If the light continues to flash when the vehicle is — Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light charging system. Contact your authorized dealer running, immediate service is required and you as soon as possible. This indicates a possible When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN or may experience reduced performance, an problem with the electrical system or a related MAR/ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat belt is...
Yellow Warning Lights manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla- Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a malfunction indicator to indicate when the system — Tire Pressure Monitoring System different size than the size indicated on the vehicle is not operating properly.
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If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be • Each time the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or CAUTION! serviced as soon as possible to restore the ben- MAR/ON/RUN, the ESC system will be on, even system operation or sensor damage may result if it was turned off previously.
before engine start. If the bulb does not come on Green Indicator Lights CAUTION! when turning the key from OFF to ON/RUN, have — Turn Signal Indicator Lights the condition checked promptly. Prolonged driving with the Malfunction Indica- tor Light (MIL) on could cause damage to the The turn signal arrows will flash independently Certain conditions, such as a loose or missing gas vehicle control system.
Blue Indicator Lights If any of these systems require service, the OBD II vice technicians may need to access this informa- system will turn on the “Malfunction Indicator tion to assist with the diagnosis and service of — High Beam Indicator Light your vehicle and emissions system.
EMISSIONS INSPECTION Your vehicle has a simple ignition actuated test, • The MIL will not flash at all and will remain fully which you can use prior to going to the test illuminated until you place the ignition in the off AND MAINTENANCE station.
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SAFETY SAFETY AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS ..44 Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS) ..53 Exhaust Gas ....68 Child Restraints .
AUXILIARY DRIVING limit for any reason, including low temperature ef- Telltale Light will still be ON. In this situation, the fects, or natural pressure loss through the tire. TPM Telltale Light will turn OFF only after the tires SYSTEMS are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended cold The TPMS will continue to warn the driver of low tire placard pressure value.
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NOTE: Base System Tire Pressure Monitoring Low Pressure Warnings • The TPMS is not intended to replace normal tire This is the TPMS warning indicator lo- care and maintenance, or to provide warning of The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will a tire failure or condition.
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Check TPMS Warnings NOTE: 5. Once you repair or replace the original road Your vehicle may be equipped with a compact tire and reinstall it on the vehicle in place of The Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light will flash spare wheel and tire assembly. the compact spare tire, the TPMS will update on and off for 75 seconds and remain on solid automatically and the Tire Pressure Monitoring...
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT Here are some simple steps you can take to 6. All occupants should always wear their lap and shoulder belts properly. minimize the risk of harm from a deploying air bag: SYSTEMS 1. Children 12 years old and under should al- 7.
Seat Belt Systems Initial Indication are buckled. The BeltAlert warning sequence may repeat based on vehicle speed until the driver and If the driver is unbuckled when the ignition switch Buckle up even though you are an excellent driver, occupied outboard front seat passenger seat is first in the START or ON/RUN position, a chime even on short trips.
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NOTE: WARNING! WARNING! If BeltAlert has been deactivated and the driver or • Wearing your seat belt incorrectly could won’t deploy at all. Always wear your seat outboard front seat passenger (if equipped with belt even though you have air bags. make your injuries in a collision much worse.
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Grasp the latch plate and pull out the seat WARNING! WARNING! belt. Slide the latch plate up the webbing as • A twisted seat belt may not protect you your strongest bones will take the force in a far as necessary to allow the seat belt to go properly.
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure Use the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/shoulder belt. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the anchor point. 2. At about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, grasp and twist the seat belt webbing 180 degrees to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate.
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Seat Belts And Pregnant Women Seat Belt Pretensioner Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The front seat belt system is equipped with pre- The seat belt in the passenger seating position is tensioning devices that are designed to remove equipped with a Switchable Automatic Locking slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision.
completely in this case and then carefully pull out How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode WARNING! only the amount of webbing necessary to comfort- 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. • Do not use the Automatic Locking Mode to ably wrap around the occupant’s mid-section.
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• Steering Wheel and Column The ORC turns on the Air Bag Warning Light in the NOTE: instrument panel for approximately four to eight If the speedometer, tachometer, or any engine • Instrument Panel related gauges are not working, the Occupant seconds for a self-check when the ignition switch •...
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front air bag is mounted in the instrument panel, The first stage inflator is triggered immediately WARNING! above the glove compartment. The words “SRS during an impact that requires air bag deploy- AIRBAG” or “AIRBAG” are embossed on the air bag ment.
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On the other hand, depending on the type and Knee Impact Bolsters WARNING! location of impact, front air bags may deploy in The Knee Impact Bolsters help protect the knees • Do not put anything on or around the air bag crashes with little vehicle front-end damage but of the driver and front passenger, and position the covers or attempt to open them manually.
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Supplemental Side Air Bags Side Impacts Supplemental Door-Integrated Side Air Bag The Side Air Bags are designed to activate in Inflatable Curtains (SABICs) certain side impacts. The Occupant Restraint Con- troller (ORC) determines whether the deployment This vehicle is equipped with Supplemental Door- of the Side Air Bags in a particular impact event is Integrated Side Air Bag Inflatable Curtains appropriate, based on the severity and type of...
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• Steering Wheel and Column WARNING! WARNING! • Instrument Panel • Being too close to the Side Air Bags during • Occupants, including children, who are up • Knee Impact Bolsters deployment could cause you to be severely against or very close to Side Air Bags can be injured or killed.
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If you do have a collision which deploys the air • Flash hazard lights as long as the battery has WARNING! bags, any or all of the following may occur: power or until the hazard light button is pressed. The hazard lights can be deactivated Deployed air bags and seat belt pretensioners •...
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Maintaining Your Air Bag System Customer Action Customer Will See Customer Action Customer Will See NOTE: NOTE: WARNING! Each step MUST BE held for at least two seconds Each step MUST BE held for at least two seconds 1. Turn ignition STOP/ Right turn light is ON •...
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the Child Restraints WARNING! accelerator and/or brake pedal; and, Everyone in your vehicle needs to be buckled up at your authorized dealer. Only manufacturer • How fast the vehicle was traveling. all times, including babies and children.
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There are different sizes and types of restraints for Before buying any restraint system, make sure NOTE: children from newborn size to the child almost that it has a label certifying that it meets all • For additional information, refer large enough for an adult safety belt.Always check applicable Safety Standards.
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Infant And Child Restraints WARNING! WARNING! Safety experts recommend that children ride rear- injury to a child 12 years or younger, includ- • Improper installation can lead to failure of facing in the vehicle until they are two years old or ing a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
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Children Too Large For Booster Seats If the shoulder belt contacts the face or neck, WARNING! move the child closer to the center of the vehicle, Children who are large enough to wear the shoul- • Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s di- or use a booster seat to position the seat belt on der belt comfortably, and whose legs are long rections exactly when installing an infant or...
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For Installing Child Restraints In This Vehicle Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Location 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 Weight limit of the Child Restraint...
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Installing A Child Restraint With A Switchable 4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap portion 9. Test that the child restraint is installed tightly Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) tight against the child seat. by pulling back and forth on the child seat at the belt path.
3. Attach the tether strap hook of the child re- SAFETY TIPS straint to the top tether anchorage as shown in Transporting Passengers the diagram. 4. Remove slack in the tether strap according to NEVER TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THE CARGO the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions.
Exhaust Gas Whenever a change is noticed in the sound of the Air Bag Warning Light exhaust system, when exhaust fumes can be de- The Air Bag warning light will turn on for four tected inside the vehicle, or when the underside or WARNING! to eight seconds as a bulb check when the ignition rear of the vehicle is damaged, have a competent...
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Floor Mat Safety Information WARNING! WARNING! Always use floor mats designed to fit your vehicle. • ALWAYS REMOVE THE EXISTING FLOOR MAT • ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or Only use a floor mat that does not interfere with FROM THE VEHICLE before installing slide into the driver’s side floor area when...
Fluid Leaks Periodic Safety Checks You Should Lights Make Outside The Vehicle Have someone observe the operation of brake Check area under the vehicle after overnight park- lights and exterior lights while you work the con- ing for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid leaks. Also, if Tires trols.
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STARTING AND OPERATING STARTING AND OPERATING ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS .72 SPEED CONTROL — IF EQUIPPED ..80 PARKING SENSORS — IF EQUIPPED ..82 To Activate ....80 SIX-SPEED ALFA TWIN CLUTCH ADDING FUEL/SMART FUEL.
ENGINE BREAK-IN SIX-SPEED ALFA TWIN WARNING! RECOMMENDATIONS CLUTCH TRANSMISSION dangerous for a number of reasons. A child or others could be seriously or fatally in- A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain WARNING! jured. Children should be warned not to (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your new vehicle.
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Operating Modes To activate/deactivate MANUAL mode, push the A/M button on the center console when the trans- The transmission has two normal operating mission is in any forward gear. modes (except when the “Race” mode is selected on the DNA switch): Use the “+”...
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NOTE: To provide better comfort, the transmission will up-shift to the next available gear if the engine speed limit is reached. This feature is only avail- able in NATURAL and ALL WEATHER Modes. Transmission Shift Paddles 1 — “-” Shift Paddle 2 —...
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Accelerating From A Stop • FIRST (1) and REVERSE (R) gears can only be Pressing a shift paddle will only shift the transmis- engaged at vehicle speeds below 2 mph (3 km/h). sion one gear at a time. Holding a paddle de- FIRST (1) and REVERSE (R) can only be engaged At speeds below 6 mph (10 km/h), attempts to pressed will not command multiple shifts;...
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The driver’s door is opened and the accelerator General Notes WARNING! pedal or the brake pedal are not operated for at When the vehicle is stopped and in gear, always keep least one and a half seconds. Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the the brake pedal pressed until you decide to set off, ignition to coast down a hill.
For uphill departures, accelerate gradually but Dynamic Mode fully, immediately after releasing the parking brake Activation or the brake pedal; this allows the engine speed to Move the Alfa DNA system lever upwards (to the increase to provide more torque at the wheels. letter “D”) and hold in this position for half a ALFA DNA SYSTEM second, until the corresponding LED lights up and...
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Engine And Gearbox/Transmission: When Race mode is activated, the longitudinal/ NOTE: In Race mode, the sensitivity of the accelerator lateral accelerometer indicator screen (G-meter The system adjusts the transmission shift calibra- pedal increases considerably. Consequently, driv- information) is displayed automatically. This con- tion for sportier shifting.
Electronic Q2 system: Deactivation Please contact your authorized dealer for service. The system is calibrated to ensure the best driving To deactivate All Weather mode and return to Launch Control comfort. Natural mode, move the Alfa DNA system lever The Launch Control strategy permits high- upwards (to letter “D”) and keep it in this position Engine And Gearbox/Transmission: performance acceleration from stand still.
SPEED CONTROL — IF WARNING! EQUIPPED Launch Control is intended for off-highway or off-road use only and should not be used on When engaged, the Speed Control takes over any public roadways. Use Launch Control only accelerator operations at speeds greater than in a controlled and dry track environment;...
The speed increment shown is dependant on the The speed decrement shown is dependant on the WARNING! speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: speed of U.S. (mph) or Metric (km/h) units: Leaving the Speed Control system on when not U.S.
To Resume Speed The sensors are automatically activated when RE- CAUTION! VERSE gear is engaged and a visual display will To resume a previously set speed, push the RE- below the sensors will not be detected when appear in the instrument cluster display. As the SUME button, located on the end of the speed they are in close proximity.
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Fuel Filler Door Location 2. There is no fuel filler cap.A flap door inside the Emergency Gas Can Refueling: 4. Pour fuel into funnel opening. pipe seals the system. 5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior Most gas cans will not open the flapper door. 3.
Materials Added To Fuel RECREATIONAL TOWING WARNING! Designated TOP TIER Deter- (BEHIND MOTORHOME, • Never have any smoking materials lit in or gent Gasoline contains a ETC.) near the vehicle when the fuel door is open higher level of detergents or the tank is being filled.
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Towing Condition Wheels OFF The Ground Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission Flat Tow None Transmission in NEUTRAL Front NOT ALLOWED Dolly Tow Rear NOT ALLOWED On Trailer...
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ...88 TIRE SERVICE KIT ....92 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ..97 Tire Service Kit Storage Location .
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE BULB REPLACEMENT Bulb Number Dipped/Main Beam To contact Alfa Romeo Emergency Roadside Assis- Replacement Bulbs Headlights (Versions LED (See Authorized tance Dial toll-free 1–844–253–2872 for U.S. With Bi-Led Headlights) Dealer) Interior Bulbs Residents. — If Equipped Bulb Number Front Direction •...
FUSES When a device does not work, you must check the WARNING! fuse element inside the blade fuse for a break/ • Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the melt. WARNING! ignition is off and that all the other services Also, please be aware that when using power are switched off and/or disengaged.
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Cavity Maxi Fuse Mini Fuse Description – 10 Amp Red Horn – 20 Amp Yellow Powertrain – 15 Amp Blue Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission – 15 Amp Blue Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission – 5 Amp Tan Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission, ECM –...
Dashboard Fuse Box side under the forward passenger floor. Remove the six screws and the forward floor pan to access The dashboard fuse box is part of the Body Control the BCM. Module (BCM) and is located on the passenger Cavity Vehicle Fuse Number Mini Fuse...
TIRE SERVICE KIT WARNING! WARNING! Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire that are serious or fatal to you, your passen- off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when using the Tire Service Kit. gers, and others around you.
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Whenever You Stop To Use Tire Service Kit 3. Place the Tire Service Kit flat on the ground NOTE: next to the deflated tire. Sealant may leak out through the puncture in 1. Pull over to a safe location and turn on the the tire.
Drive Vehicle NOTE: JUMP STARTING A replacement sealant cartridge is available at an Immediately after injecting sealant and inflating If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it can be authorized dealer. the tire, drive the vehicle 5 miles (8 km) or jump started using a set of jumper cables and a 10 minutes to ensure distribution of the Tire Ser- Tire Service Kit Usage Precautions...
Preparations For Jump Start 2. Turn off the heater, radio, and all unnecessary CAUTION! electrical accessories. The battery in your vehicle is located on the left Failure to follow these procedures could result 3. To remove the protective cover off the battery, side of the engine compartment.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the positive IF YOUR ENGINE WARNING! (+) jumper cable from the positive (+) post of OVERHEATS the booster battery. Do not connect the jumper cable to the nega- tive (-) post of the discharged battery. The In any of the following situations, you can reduce 4.
TOWING A DISABLED WARNING! VEHICLE You or others can be badly burned by hot engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your Front Tow Eye Usage radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from Your vehicle is equipped with a tow eye that can be under the hood, do not open the hood until the used to tow a disabled vehicle.
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When using a tow eye, be sure to follow the “Tow • Ensure that the tow eye is properly seated and Eye Usage Precautions” in this section. secure in the mounting receptacle. • The tow eye is recommended for use with an approved tow bar and or rope.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER — IF EVENT DATA RECORDER CAUTION! EQUIPPED (EDR) • In compliance with the above conditions, towing with a tow eye must take place with The fire extinguisher is located under the dash- This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Re- two vehicles (one towing, the other towed) board in front of the passenger side seat.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED SERVICING ..102 TIRES ....108 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES .
SCHEDULED SERVICING maintenance mileage. The maintenance schedule Under any of the above circumstances, the follow- intervals are set by the manufacturer. Failure to ing checks need to be performed more frequently Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil have them carried out may void your New Vehicle than indicated in the Maintenance Plan: change indicator system.
Using the vehicle on a track should be regarded as • Check windshield washer fluid level. Maintenance Plan an exception. The vehicle has been designed and • Check the tire inflation pressures and look for Required Maintenance Intervals manufactured for road use. unusual wear or damage.
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check battery charge status and possi- bly recharge # Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure if required Check lighting system operation (head- lights, direction indicators, hazard lights, passenger compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.) Check vehicle fasteners...
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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first) Or Months: Or Kilometers: Check condition and wear of front brake pads and discs, and operation of pad wear indicator Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs, and operation of pad wear indicator Check and top off, if required, fluid levels (engine coolant, brake/hydraulic...
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Change brake fluid every 24 months***** Replace air filter cartridge**** # Recommend using Midtronics tester to check • Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have ***** DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed questions. every two years regardless of mileage.
RAISING THE VEHICLE Tire Markings NOTE: • P (Passenger) — Metric tire sizing is based on U.S. In the case where it is necessary to raise the vehicle, design standards. P-Metric tires have the letter “P” go to your authorized dealer or service station. molded into the sidewall preceding the size des- ignation.
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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.
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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 –...
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Tire Terminology And Definitions Term Definition B-Pillar The vehicle B-Pillar is the structural member of the body located behind the front door. Cold Tire Inflation Pressure Cold tire inflation pressure is defined as the tire pressure after the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after sitting for a minimum of three hours.
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure This placard tells you important information about the: NOTE: 1. Number of people that can be carried in the The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on the vehicle. driver’s side B-Pillar or the rear edge of the driver's side door.
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To determine the maximum loading conditions of (4) The resulting figure equals the available Metric Example For Load Limit your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed For example, if “XXX”...
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For the following example, the combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
Safety NOTE: WARNING! • Unequal tire pressures from side to side may WARNING! Overloading of your tires is dangerous. Overload- cause erratic and unpredictable steering re- ing can cause tire failure, affect vehicle handling, sponse. • Improperly inflated tires are dangerous and and increase your stopping distance.
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At least once a month: Tire pressures change by approximately 1 psi (7 kPa) WARNING! per 12°F (7°C) of air temperature change. Keep this • Check and adjust tire pressure with a good quality in mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage, High speed driving with your vehicle under maxi- pocket-type pressure gauge.
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• The puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an inch Tire Spinning Tread Wear Indicators (6 mm). When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do Tread wear indicators are in the original equipment Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire repairs and not spin your vehicle's wheels above 30 mph tires to help you in determining when your tires additional information.
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Life Of Tire Replacement Tires It is recommended you contact your authorized tire dealer or original equipment dealer with any questions The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of you may have on tire specifications or capability.
Summer Or Three Season Tires — If Equipped Snow Tires WARNING! Summer tires provide traction in both wet and dry Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires • Failure to equip your vehicle with tires having conditions, and are not intended to be driven in snow during the Winter.
Spare Tires — If Equipped axle of your vehicle.This spare tire may be used in the WARNING! tire rotation for your vehicle. If your vehicle has this Refer to the applicable section in the appropriate chap- option, refer to an authorized tire dealer for the Compact and collapsible spares are for tempo- ter in the Owner’s Manual at www.alfaromeousa.com/ recommended tire rotation pattern.
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is properly the tread is worn to the tread wear indicators, the WARNING! temporary use full size spare tire needs to be re- installed to the vehicle. Inflate the collapsible tire pressures listed on your Tire and Loading Infor- placed.
NOTE: • Traction device must be of proper size for the tire, CAUTION! as recommended by the traction device manufac- If you intend parking or storing your vehicle for an turer. extended period after cleaning the wheels with wheel Avoid products or automatic car washes that use cleaner, drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to acidic solutions or strong alkaline additives or •...
The traction grade assigned to this tire is tested under controlled conditions on a wear. Alfa Romeo, in collaboration with Pirelli, devel- based on straight-ahead braking traction specified government test course. For ex-...
Temperature Grades Sustained high temperature can cause the WARNING! material of the tire to degenerate and reduce The Temperature grades are A (the highest), The temperature grade for this tire is es- tire life, and excessive temperature can lead B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to tablished for a tire that is properly inflated to sudden tire failure.
WHEEL AND TIRE TORQUE Inspect the wheel mounting surface prior to After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut/bolt mounting the tire and remove any corrosion or torque to be sure that all the lug nuts/bolts are SPECIFICATIONS loose particles. properly seated against the wheel.
For spark plug replacement, it is advis- able to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealer- ship. Refer to “Scheduled Servicing” in “Servicing And Maintenance” for the required spark plug intervals.
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MULTIMEDIA MULTIMEDIA CYBERSECURITY ....130 Music .....134 Bluetooth Hands Free Calling ..157 Sound Setting .
CYBERSECURITY To help further improve vehicle security and mini- WARNING! mize the potential risk of a security breach, vehicle Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and may owners should: • It is not possible to know or to predict all of be equipped with both wired and wireless net- –...
AUDIO SYSTEM Getting Started Getting Started 1 — ON/OFF/Return 5 — Rotary Encoder 2 — BAND 6 — /ENTER 3 — Front Panel Release 7 — Eject Button 4 — AUDIO/SETUP...
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Turning Power On And Off Push and hold for at least two seconds to Initial System Start-Up turn off the unit. NOTE: WARNING! Be sure to push the RESET button when using the NOTE: unit for the first time, after changing the vehicle When the first time power is turned on after the Driving while distracted can result in loss of battery, or using the battery disconnect (anytime...
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Setting The Time And Calendar Detaching And Attaching The Front Panel Attaching Detaching 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least two 1. Insert the right side of the front panel into the seconds to activate the SETUP selection main unit. Align the groove on the front panel 1.
Music Radio Radio 1 — SOURCE 6 — Fast Rewind 2 — /ENTER 7 — TUNE/A.ME 3 — Rotary Encoder 8 — Back Button 4 — Fast Forward 9 — BAND 5 — Preset Buttons (1 through 6)
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Listening To Radio 2. Press and hold TUNE/A.ME for at least two CD/MP3/WMA seconds. 1. Press /SOURCE to select Radio mode. WARNING! The tuner will automatically seek and store six 2. Press the BAND repeatedly to select from strong stations in the selected band. They will FM1, FM2 or AM.
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Playback Repeat Play To play a disc: To repeat a track: 1. Insert a Disc with the label side facing up. 1. Press while a disc is playing, the song will be played back repeatedly. The disc will be pulled into the unit automati- cally.
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Connecting An iPod/iPhone Playback Random Play Shuffle Playing a song: An iPod/iPhone can be connected to this unit by The Shuffle function of the iPod/iPhone is dis- using the Interface cable for iPod (included with played as Shuffle on this unit. 1.
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Shuffle All: Displaying The Text Alphabet Search Function Shuffle All plays all songs in the iPod/iPhone Use the alphabet search function to search for an You can display the tag information of a song in randomly. Any one song does not play back again album, song, etc., by its first letter.
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Search Position Memory During iPod/iPhone playback, you can quickly return to the last-selected hierarchy level in the search mode. Press the back button. The hierarchy you selected last in the search mode will be displayed. Refer to the Alpine Radio Supplement for further details.
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Pandora Internet Radio Pandora 1 — Source 7 — Bookmark 2 — /ENTER 8 — Thumbs Up 3 — Rotary Encoder 9 — Thumbs Down 4 — Fast Forward 10 — VIEW/Tag 5 — Preset Buttons (one through six) 11 — Play/Pause 6 —...
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Pandora internet radio is your own FREE person- Listening To Pandora NOTE: alized radio now available to stream music on your In some situations, “Thumbs” feedback may not To listen to Pandora Internet Radio: Smartphone (which runs Android OS or iOS). be available.
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Searching For A Desired Station (Date Added) Shuffle Bookmarking A Desired Song Or Artist 1. Press /ENTER to activate the Search Use Shuffle to create a playlist based on two or The currently playing track or artist can be book- mode.
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Creating A New Station Flash Memory Shuffle (Random Play) Connecting The Flash Memory (Optional) Based on currently playing track or artist, you can To play back the songs in random sequence. create a new station and save to your Pandora When a Flash Memory device (USB Jump Drive) is 1.
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• If a folder is opened in Step 3, Repeat Select Folder NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 until the desired folder/file Set “Bluetooth IN” to ON when you want to use Folder can be easily changed. For example, if you is found.
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Pausing Searching For A Desired Song 4. Repeat step 3 if necessary until the desired song is found. Press , playback stops. Pressing again Artist name, album name, etc., may be searched will resume playback. and displayed during playback or pause. NOTE: Selecting The Desired Group (Folder) 1.
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You can flexibly customize the radio to suit your • VOLUME NOTE: own preferences and usage. The following settings *1 When the Subwoofer mode is set to OFF, its By setting DEFEAT ON, previously adjusted level can be adjusted in Audio Settings: level cannot be adjusted.
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• *6 Not displayed when BASS ENGIN is set to • Subwoofer System*6 SUBWOOFER *8 OFF. • Power IC • SUBW PHASE *9 *7 In step 3, after selecting a Band (BAND1 to • MX Setup*3 • SUBW SYS *3/*9 BAND9) from 9BAND P-EQ adjustment mode.
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4. Turn the Rotary Encoder to change the setting, To correct this, this unit is able to delay the audio Other Functions and then press /ENTER. signal to the speakers closest to the listener. This You can flexibly customize the radio to suit your effectively creates a perception of increased dis- 5.
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About “Text”: Text compatible CDs contain text The installed TuneIt App should be launched on Facebook Notification Function the Smartphone before connection to the head information such as the disc name and track NOTE: name. Such text information is referred to as unit.
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You can flexibly customize the unit to suit your own 3. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a setting 4. Turn the Rotary encoder to change the setting, preferences and usage. From the SETUP menu, item, and then press /ENTER. and then press /ENTER.
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Access the settings using the following procedure: Black) is connected to the terminal where the music for the selected period. If 6 is not pressed, the unit will power off within 15 seconds. During voltage becomes 0 V (GND) when a sound from 1.
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Illuminati Access the settings using the following procedure: NOTE: • When the search mode is in Playlists/Artists/ 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least You can change the lighting color of the unit’s Albums/Podcasts/Genres/ Songs/Genius Mixes, buttons. 2 seconds to activate the SETUP mode. the initial setting is On, and when the search mode 2.
Bluetooth Hands Free Calling About Bluetooth Bluetooth 1 — Source 8 — Forward 2 — AUDIO/SETUP 9 — Rewind 3 — /ENTER 10 — VIEW/Tag 4 — Rotary Encoder 11 — Fast Rewind 5 — Fast Forward 12 — Play/Pause 6 —...
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology allowing com- 2. This device must accept any interference re- 3. If the pairing was successful, “Connected” is ceived, including interference that may cause munication between a mobile device or personal displayed for a few seconds. The head unit undesired operation.
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• You can also manually pair the Bluetooth de- • Setting The Bluetooth Connection • Bluetooth IN*1 vices from this unit. (Bluetooth IN) • • USB PAIR • Refer to the Alpine Radio Supplement for fur- With Bluetooth technology, you can place a •...
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4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select either OFF or 5. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “Connect” to • Indicator (Signal Strength) will display the current signal strength of your service provider. ON (Initial setting) and press /ENTER. connect the selected device. indicator goes out when the Smart- 5.
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4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select either VOL LV 4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select either OFF or ADJ or Type Setup and press /ENTER. ON (Initial setting) and press /ENTER. Enable recognition of this unit from the Bluetooth 5.
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Setting The Phone Book Auto Update ON/OFF 1. Press and hold AUDIO/SETUP for at least two 2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “Bluetooth”, (Auto) seconds to activate the SETUP mode. and then press /ENTER. 2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select “Bluetooth”, 3.
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• Depending on telephone line conditions or cer- Voice Control Operation • Voice recognition operation depends on the tain mobile devices used, voices may sound function of the Smartphone. For details, refer to When a Smartphone equipped with voice recog- unnatural.
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Missed: • If no operation is performed for 60 seconds, the 4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a name or a unit will return to normal mode automatically. telephone number from the list. Missed incoming history 5. Press /ENTER. Dialing A Number Phone Book: Redialing A Number In Outgoing History...
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4. Turn the Rotary encoder to select a name or a Dialing The Preset Number 1. Press ABC SEARCH while in the phone book telephone number from the list. list, the phone book alphabet search mode 1. Press any one of the preset buttons (1 through is activated.
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• You can search for a name by its first letter, first two • In the call waiting mode, press and hold Rewind one of the preset buttons (1 through 6) for at Forward for at least two seconds to least two seconds.
Muting The Microphone Input Quickly (Voice Mute) SiriusXM Tuner operation: 2. Press to select the desired channel. When a SiriusXM Tuner is connected to this unit, During a call, activating the Voice Mute function Holding down will rapidly browse the following operations may be performed. will instantly mute the microphone input.
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SiriusXM: NOTE: Turn the Rotary encoder to select ON or OFF, Select “None” on the team list if you do not want and then press /ENTER. Select from the following items: to store in memory. If ON is set, the alert for all stored Artists/ •...
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Setting The Favorite Sports Team Alerts • • X is the total number of Artist/Song/Game NOTE: alert items stored in memory, and Y is the • If you input a wrong passcode, “Wrong Code” is This menu option allows you to select your favorite total number of memory slots still avail- displayed.
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Checking The SiriusXM Radio ID Number Each press of BAND changes the band: 2. Press the preset buttons (1 through 6) that has SiriusXM1, SiriusXM2, SiriusXM3 or SiriusXM1. your desired Satellite Radio channel stored in To subscribe to the SiriusXM Satellite Radio ser- memory.
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4. The new alert was stored in memory. Receiving And Tuning To An Alert 2. Turn the Rotary encoder to select the desired Category, and then press /ENTER. An “Artist/Song Saved” pop-up screen is fol- Whenever a stored sports team, artist, or song is lowed by an “X U(sed)/Y E(mpty)”.
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Reply Function NOTE: Press and hold VIEW for at least two seconds to save its tag information. • In SiriusXM mode, you can pause, rewind and If you continue to press Fast forward until replay of live SiriusXM Satellite Radio. the end, the Replay mode is canceled, and If no iPod/iPhone is connected, “Tag Count X”...
If there is stored tag information on the unit, when Changing The Display * If there is no text information, nothing will be an iPod/iPhone supporting the tag function is displayed. Text information, such as the channel name, artist connected, the stored tag information will be name/feature and song/program title, is available In Case Of Difficulty transferred to the iPod/iPhone automatically.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ..176 Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or In The 50 United States And Washington, Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) ..177 D.C.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Any communication to the manufacturer's cus- In Mexico Contact tomer center should include the following infor- Av. Prolongacion Paseo de la Reforma, 1240 The manufacturer and its authorized dealer are mation: vitally interested in your satisfaction. We want you Sante Fe C.P.
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The manufac- We appreciate that you have made a major invest- turer stands behind only the manufacturer's ser- ment when you purchased the vehicle. An autho- Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) vice contracts. If you purchased a manufacturer's rized dealer has also made a major investment in To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, service contract, you will receive Plan Provisions...
REPORTING SAFETY To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle PUBLICATION ORDER Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 DEFECTS FORMS (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http:// • Replacement English User Guide kits may be In The 50 United States And www.safercar.gov or write to: Administra- purchased by visiting www.techauthority.com...
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Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) ..28 Fluid, Brake ....128 Interior And Instrument Lights ..16 Electrical Power Outlets .
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Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) ..39 New Vehicle Break-In Period ...72 Sound Setting ....148 Park .
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Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ..51 Service Contract....177 Compact Spare ....120 Pregnant Women .
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Trailer Towing ....84 Uniform Tire Quality Grades ...123 Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...121 Transaxle Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .
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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, Information and Entertainment System Manual found on...
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