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  • Page 1 OWNER HANDBOOK...

  • Page 2: Genuine Parts

    At Alfa Romeo Service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us, offering quality and professionalism for all service operations. Alfa Romeo workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks and practical recommendations by our experts.
  • Page 5 ❒ the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity; ❒ the range of additional services available to Alfa Romeo Customers. We are confident that these instructions will help you become familiar with your new car and the Alfa Romeo after-sales staff who will be at your service.

  • Page 6: Electrical Accessories

    (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the accessories requiring electricity (with the risk of gradually European Standard EN228. draining the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. They can calculate the overall electric requirement Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to and check that the car's electric system can support the the European specification EN590.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Car

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR GETTING TO DASHBOARD KNOW YOUR CAR The presence and position of the controls, instruments and indicators may vary according to the different versions. SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE fig. 1 A0J0330 TECHNICAL 1.
  • Page 8 CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 2 A0J0349 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant SERVICING AND temperature gauge with overheating warning light MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 9 VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING fig. 3 IN AN EMERGENCY A0J0263 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunction display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light Warning lights supplied on diesel versions only.
  • Page 10 REV COUNTER temperature; in the event of this happening, switch off the engine This indicates the engine rpm. and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. SAFETY FUEL LEVEL GAUGE This shows the amount of fuel left in the tank.

  • Page 11: General Warnings

    WARNING LIGHTS ON PANEL Handbrake on (red) Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warning light, but it GETTING TO General warnings should switch off after a few seconds. KNOW YOUR CAR The warning lights switch on together with a dedicated message The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on when the and/or acoustic signal where appropriate.
  • Page 12 Under these circumstances the braking system will work Drive with extreme caution straight to the nearest Alfa Romeo as normal without the extra performance offered by the ABS system.
  • Page 13 (front and side bags where provided). Before there could be a failure in the restraint systems; under these proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the circumstances the airbags or pretensioners may not be triggered system checked immediately.
  • Page 14 Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to permanently The display will show the dedicated message. deactivate the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer. The system can STARTING AND be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.
  • Page 15 IN AN EMERGENCY some versions, together with the message on the display), ❒ repeated interruption of the regeneration process, signalled by the stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. DPF warning light coming on. SERVICING AND If the warning light switches on, the deteriorated 2.
  • Page 16 IN AN EMERGENCY Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. ❒ If the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the light stays on, stop the car.
  • Page 17 Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible supply/ignition system that could cause excessive exhaust emissions, a...
  • Page 18 The warning light (or symbol on the display) will come on (on some but it should switch off after a few seconds. versions, with a message on the display) to indicate an Alfa Romeo CODE system or alarm failure (for versions/markets, where provided).
  • Page 19 Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. IN AN EMERGENCY Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to eliminate the fault. SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 20 If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, STARTING AND contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. To switch the warning light off, the car must be kept moving until the DRIVING regeneration process is completed.
  • Page 21 The warning light switches on in the circumstances indicated below. IN AN EMERGENCY In these circumstances, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as This warning light comes on when a dusk sensor failure is detected. soon as possible to eliminate the fault.
  • Page 22 Rear fog light (amber) Main beam headlights (blue) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is switched on. The warning light switches on when the main beam headlights are switched on. Front fog lights (green) SAFETY Left direction indicator (green)
  • Page 23 KNOW YOUR CAR detected. This warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on (on some In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as possible. versions together with a message on the display) (together with an acoustic signal) if the pressure in one or more tyres drops below a...
  • Page 24 If the Start&Stop system is faulty the (versions with multifunction display) or (versions with reconfigurable multifunction display) symbol flashes on the display. For versions/markets where provided, a warning message is also TECHNICAL displayed. SPECIFICATIONS In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. INDEX...

  • Page 25: Bonnet Open

    Luggage compartment open Fuel cut-off On some versions a message + symbol on the display are shown when GETTING TO On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if the fuel the luggage compartment is open. KNOW YOUR CAR cut-off intervenes.
  • Page 26 On some versions the display will show a message + symbol if there is active shock absorber system failure. a fault in the dusk sensor. STARTING AND In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as Rain sensor failure possible. DRIVING...

  • Page 27: Engine Oil Level Display

    Display of selected driving mode IMPORTANT For a correct engine oil level indication, perform the (“Alfa DNA” system) check with the car parked on a level surface. GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) KNOW YOUR CAR IMPORTANT To perform the engine oil reading correctly, after turning On versions equipped with a "Reconfigurable multifunction display",a the key to MAR-ON, wait for about 2 seconds before starting the message + symbol associated with the selected driving mode -...
  • Page 28 DISPLAY MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY "STANDARD" SCREEN GETTING TO The car may be provided with a multifunction/reconfigurable The following information appears on the display fig. 4: KNOW YOUR CAR multifunction display that shows useful information to the user, Date according to the previous settings, when driving. Milometer (distance covered in km or miles) With the ignition key removed, the display activates and shows the time and total milometer reading (in km or miles) for a few seconds...
  • Page 29 RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION On some versions, selecting “DYNAMIC” driving mode (see “Alfa DNA DISPLAY “STANDARD” SCREEN system” paragraph in this section) causes the display to show the GETTING TO turbine pressure fig. 6. The following information appears on the display fig. 5: KNOW YOUR CAR The instrument is calibrated for engines with higher supercharging Time...
  • Page 30 GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR WELCOME MOVEMENT The “GSI” (Gear Shift Indicator) system advises the driver to change On some versions, when the key is turned to MAR-ON, the following GETTING TO gear through a specific indication on the control panel fig. 7. occurs: KNOW YOUR CAR ❒...

  • Page 31: Control Buttons

    CONTROL BUTTONS SETUP MENU "+" or (versions with Start&Stop system): to scroll upwards The menu comprises a series of options which can be selected using GETTING TO through the screen and the related options or to increase the displayed the "+" and "–" buttons (or for versions with KNOW YOUR CAR value fig.
  • Page 32 ❒ SERVICE Selecting an option from the main menu with a submenu: ❒ AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG GETTING TO ❒ a short press on MENU ESC button will display the first submenu KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS option; ❒ COURTESY LIGHTS ❒...

  • Page 33: Menu Items

    MENU ITEMS To cancel the setting proceed as follows: ❒ briefly press MENU ESC: (On) will flash on the display; GETTING TO Menu ❒ press the - button to make the display flash (Off); KNOW YOUR CAR This option allows you to access the Setup Menu. Press the "+" or "-" ❒...
  • Page 34 Rain sensor (Rain sensor sensitivity Time adjustment (Clock adjustment) adjustment) This function enables the clock to be set through two sub-menus: GETTING TO This function allows you to adjust the rain sensor sensitivity to 4 levels. “Time” and “Format”. KNOW YOUR CAR To set the required sensitivity level proceed as follows: To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows: ❒...
  • Page 35 Set date (Setting the date) First page (Display of information on the main screen) Using this function it is possible to change the date (day – month – GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) year). KNOW YOUR CAR This function allows you to choose the information you would like to Proceed as follows to start the update: see on the main screen.
  • Page 36 Unit of measurement (Setting the See radio (audio information unit of measurement) display) GETTING TO With this function it is possible to set the units through three submenus: This function is used to display radio information. KNOW YOUR CAR "Distances", "Consumption" and "Temperature". ❒...
  • Page 37 If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel consumption unit will be Warnings volume (Adjusting the displayed in “mpg”. alert/warning acoustic signal GETTING TO volume) ❒ press the + or - button to select; KNOW YOUR CAR With this function it is possible to adjust (to eight levels) the volume of ❒...
  • Page 38 KNOW YOUR CAR turned to MAR-ON, starting at 2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles) This function can only be displayed after Alfa Romeo Authorized from when the next service is due and reappearing every 200 km (or Services have deactivated the SBR system (see "SBR system" in the equivalent value in miles).
  • Page 39 Courtesy lights (Activation/ Daytime running lights (DRL) deactivation of “Greeting lights”) With this function is possible to turn the daytime running lights on and GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) off. KNOW YOUR CAR With this function it is possible to turn on the side lights, the number Proceed as follows to activate or deactivate this function: plate lights and the ceiling lights for approximately 25 seconds when ❒...
  • Page 40 TRIP COMPUTER VALUES DISPLAYED Range GETTING TO GENERAL INFORMATION KNOW YOUR CAR This indicates the indicative distance that may be travelled with the fuel The Trip computer is used to display information on car operation in the tank, assuming that driving conditions do not change. when the key is turned to MAR.
  • Page 41 Average speed The icons relating to the various parameters are the following: ❒ This shows the average car speed as a function of the overall time "Range"; GETTING TO elapsed since the start of the new journey. ❒ KNOW YOUR CAR "Average consumption A”...
  • Page 42 TRIP button 0.00 IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A” details are being displayed only resets the information associated with this function. The TRIP 0.00 button is located on the right hand stalk fig. 11. With GETTING TO the ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this button allows you to view the KNOW YOUR CAR IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B”...

  • Page 43: Alfa Romeo Code System

    Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit sends an acknowledgement code to the engine management control unit to deactivate the inhibitor. The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit has IN AN EMERGENCY recognised the code transmitted from the key.
  • Page 44 (for example due to a voltage drop). KNOW YOUR CAR (for versions/markets, where provided) ❒ If the warning light remains on, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. The CODE card fig. 12 is provided with the keys and bears the following: SAFETY ❒...

  • Page 45: Key With Remote Control

    KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL Press button B fig. 14 only with the key away from your body, especially your eyes and from objects which could The metal insert A fig. 13 operates: GETTING TO get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key KNOW YOUR CAR ❒...
  • Page 46 The system can recognise up to 8 remote controls. If you need to request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are...

  • Page 47: With Remote Control

    The device does not switch DRIVING or taken to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, which will on if one or more doors are not properly shut. take care of their disposal.
  • Page 48 Deactivating the device Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossible to open the doors from inside the car. Before engaging The device deactivates automatically when: GETTING TO the device, check that there is no one left on board. If KNOW YOUR CAR ❒...
  • Page 49 The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following: Locking the GETTING TO Unlocking the Safe Lock Unlocking the Lowering Raising Type of key doors from the KNOW YOUR CAR doors tailgate activation windows...
  • Page 50 (flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The alarm in this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. IN AN EMERGENCY activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles.

  • Page 51: Switching Off The Alarm

    SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION Press the button. The following operations are performed (excluding To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close the side GETTING TO specific markets): windows and any sun roof completely (for versions/markets, where KNOW YOUR CAR provided).
  • Page 52 DRIVING Disengagement If the ignition switch is tampered with (e.g.: attempted theft), have it checked over by Alfa Romeo Authorized Move the steering wheel slightly and turn the ignition key to MAR. Services before driving again. IN AN EMERGENCY...

  • Page 53: Front Seats

    SEATS Lengthwise adjustment Lift the lever A fig. 20 and push the seat forwards or backwards: in GETTING TO FRONT SEATS driving position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering KNOW YOUR CAR wheel. All adjustments must be made with the car stationary. After releasing the adjustment lever, always check that the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it SAFETY...
  • Page 54 Lumbar adjustment Seat heating (for versions/markets, where provided) (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO Turn knob D fig. 20 until the desired position is reached. With the key turned to MAR-ON, press buttons A or B fig. 21 to switch KNOW YOUR CAR the function on/off.

  • Page 55: Rear Seat

    SPORTS CONFIGURATION FRONT If the backrest encounters an obstacle when moving back (e.g. the SEATS knees of the passenger in the back seat), the seat will stop, move GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) forwards by a few centimetres and then stop in this position. KNOW YOUR CAR Lengthwise adjustment Lift the lever A fig.
  • Page 56 HEAD RESTRAINTS “Anti-Whiplash” device The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-Whiplash” device, GETTING TO FRONT which reduces the distance between head and head restraint in the KNOW YOUR CAR event of a rear impact, thus mitigating the “whiplash” effect. Head restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automatically into the desired position: The head restraint may move when the backrest is pressed by the...

  • Page 57: Steering Wheel

    REAR STEERING WHEEL Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back seats GETTING TO It can be adjusted axially and vertically. (to adjust the height see the previous paragraph). KNOW YOUR CAR To adjust, release A fig. 25 by pushing it forwards (position 1) and On some versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
  • Page 58 REAR VIEW MIRRORS Electrochromic interior mirror (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO INTERNAL MIRROR Some versions feature an electrochromic mirror fig. 27 with an KNOW YOUR CAR ON/OFF switch to activate/deactivate the electrochromic function. Operate lever A fig. 26 to adjust the mirror into two different positions: normal or anti-glare.

  • Page 59: Door Mirrors

    DOOR MIRRORS Electric mirror folding (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO As the driver's door mirror is curved, it may slightly To fold back the mirrors press C fig. 28. Press the button again to KNOW YOUR CAR alter the perception of distance. restore the mirrors to the driving position.

  • Page 60: Climatic Comfort

    CLIMATIC COMFORT GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE fig. 30 A0J0036 DIFFUSERS TECHNICAL 1. Fixed upper diffuser – 2. Adjustable centre vents – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Lower diffusers for front seats – 6. Lower SPECIFICATIONS diffusers for rear seats INDEX...
  • Page 61 CLIMATE CONTROL/HEATING SYSTEM GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR CONTROLS SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND fig. 31 A0J0074 MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
  • Page 62 A - Air temperature adjustment knob D - Air recirculation on/off button ❒ blue section = cold air E - Climate control on/off button (only versions with manual climate GETTING TO control) KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ red section = hot air F - Heated rear window on/off button;...
  • Page 63 PASSENGER COMPARTMENT PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATING VENTILATION For rapid heating, proceed as follows: GETTING TO Proceed as follows to adjust the ventilation: KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ turn knob A to the red section; ❒ turn knob A to blue section; ❒ turn knob C to the desired symbol; ❒...
  • Page 64 FRONT WINDOW FAST HEATED REAR WINDOW DEMISTING/DEFROSTING DEMISTING/DEFROSTING GETTING TO (WINDSCREEN AND SIDE WINDOWS) Press button F ( ) to turn the function on/off. The function is KNOW YOUR CAR The climate control system is very useful for making demisting faster. automatically deactivated after 20 minutes.

  • Page 65: System Maintenance

    10 minutes. KNOW YOUR CAR polluted air. Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services before Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if there are many summer. passengers on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
  • Page 66 AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) KNOW YOUR CAR CONTROLS SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE fig. 32 A0J0037 A - driver/passenger side MONO function activation button G - heated rear window on/off button; (alignment of set temperatures);...
  • Page 67 DESCRIPTION The air temperature is always automatically controlled according to the temperature set on the display (except for when the system is off or in The automatic dual zone climate control system regulates the air GETTING TO certain conditions when the compressor is not running). temperatures/distribution in the passenger compartment in two areas: KNOW YOUR CAR The system allows the following to be set or adjusted manually:...
  • Page 68 SWITCHING ON THE CLIMATE ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM Turn knob N or H to the right or left to adjust the air temperature: knob GETTING TO The climate control system can be switched on in different ways: we N for the front left area, knob H for the front right area of the KNOW YOUR CAR recommend pressing one of the AUTO buttons and turning the knobs...

  • Page 69: Setting The Air Distribution

    SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION In combined function mode, functions are enabled together with those already set when the relevant button is pressed. If a button whose By pressing the buttons ( / / ), it is possible to set one of the 7 GETTING TO function is already active is pressed, the operation is cancelled and the possible air distributions manually:...

  • Page 70: Air Recirculation

    AUTO BUTTONS AIR RECIRCULATION Press the AUTO buttons to make the system automatically adjust the The air recirculation is managed according to the following operating GETTING TO quantity and distribution of the air introduced into the respective areas logics: KNOW YOUR CAR of the passenger compartment;...
  • Page 71 CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR RAPID WINDOW DEMISTING/ DEFROSTING (MAX-DEF function) Press button B to activate/deactivate the compressor. The system GETTING TO remembers that the compressor has been switched off, even after the Press button F to activate windscreen and side window demisting/ KNOW YOUR CAR engine has stopped.
  • Page 72 HEATED REAR WINDOW TURNING THE CLIMATE CONTROL DEMISTING/DEFROSTING SYSTEM OFF GETTING TO Press the button to activate heated rear windscreen demisting/ Press the OFF button. KNOW YOUR CAR defrosting. This function switches off automatically after about 20 With climate control off: minutes or when the engine is turned off.

  • Page 73: Additional Heater

    ADDITIONAL HEATER EXTERIOR LIGHTS (only diesel versions) GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) LEFT STALK KNOW YOUR CAR This allows the passenger compartment to be heated more quickly in The left stalk fig. 33 operates most of the exterior lights. The external cold weather conditions.
  • Page 74 SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM Activation HEADLIGHTS The dusk sensor activates when ring nut A fig. 33 is turned to . In GETTING TO With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn ring nut A fig. 33 to this way the side lights and dipped headlights are activated KNOW YOUR CAR automatically according to the external light level.

  • Page 75: Direction Indicators

    MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS "FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE With ring nut A at pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (stable This device allows you to illuminate the area in front of the car for a GETTING TO position). The warning light switches on on the instrument panel.
  • Page 76 EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS WINDOW CLEANING This function lights up the car and the space in front of it when the GETTING TO WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER doors are unlocked. KNOW YOUR CAR The right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer and rear window Activation wiper/washer operation.

  • Page 77: Rain Sensor

    Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit operation to the RAIN SENSOR time for which the stalk is held in this position. When released, the (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO stalk will return to its default position and the wiper will be This is an infra-red LED sensor fitted on the car windscreen fig.
  • Page 78 The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted through the Set-up REAR WINDOW WASHER/WIPER menu (see paragraph “Menu Items” in this section). (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO If the engine is stopped with the lever in “automatic” position, when it KNOW YOUR CAR Activation is next started no wiping cycle will take place even if it is raining.

  • Page 79: Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL TURNING THE DEVICE ON (for versions/markets, where provided) Turn ring nut A fig. 36 to ON. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR The device cannot be engaged in 1 or reverse gear: it is advisable to GENERAL INFORMATION engage it in 5 gear or higher.
  • Page 80 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held downwards will decrease the speed continuously. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS If operation is inadequate or the device is faulty, turn ring nut A fig. 36 to OFF and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. INDEX...
  • Page 81 ROOF LIGHTS Switch B controls the spot light function. B switch positions: GETTING TO FRONT ROOF LIGHT ❒ central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off; KNOW YOUR CAR Switch A fig. 37 switches the roof lights on/off. ❒...

  • Page 82: Courtesy Lights

    Timing when getting out of the car PUDDLE LIGHTS After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch These are located in the doors fig. 39. They switch on when the doors GETTING TO on as follows: are opened, regardless of the position of the ignition key.
  • Page 83 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT LIGHT This light comes on automatically when the glove compartment fig. 41 GETTING TO This is located on the left side of the luggage compartment fig. 40. is opened and switches off when it is closed. KNOW YOUR CAR This switches on automatically when the luggage compartment is The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
  • Page 84 CONTROLS FOG LIGHTS (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS Press the fig. 43 button to switch the lights on/off. KNOW YOUR CAR Press switch A fig. 42 to switch on/off the lights. With the lights on, warning light in the instrument panel switches Warning lights on the panel are lit up when the lights are...

  • Page 85: Central Locking

    CENTRAL LOCKING To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed as follows: ❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR position; Press button A fig. 44 to lock all doors at the same time. GETTING TO ❒ activate the right direction indicator; KNOW YOUR CAR Locking takes place irrespective of the position of the ignition key.
  • Page 86 INTERIOR FITTINGS FRONT ARMREST (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO GLOVE COMPARTMENT This is located between the front seats. To bring it to its standard use KNOW YOUR CAR position, push it downwards. Operate handle A fig. 45 to open the compartment. When the compartment is opened, a courtesy light switches on.

  • Page 87: Power Sockets

    POWER SOCKETS IMPORTANT Do not connect devices with power higher than 180 W to the socket. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable adaptors. These are located on the central tunnel A fig. 47 and on the left side of GETTING TO the luggage compartment B fig.

  • Page 88: Sun Visors

    ASHTRAY EXTINGUISHER (for versions/markets, where provided) The ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic box that can be fitted GETTING TO into the cup/can holders on the central tunnel fig. 49 This is located on the right side of the luggage compartment fig. 51. KNOW YOUR CAR Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
  • Page 89 ELECTRIC SUN ROOF Automatic (for versions/markets, where provided) If button A is held down, the front glass panel is raised from completely GETTING TO closed to spoiler position. KNOW YOUR CAR The extensively glazed sun roof comprises a moving glass panel and a sun blind.
  • Page 90 Closing the sun roof ROOF CLOSING SAFETY DEVICES (anti-pinch function) Pressing button B fig. 52 permits two closing modes for the front glass GETTING TO panel. The anti-pinch system, which conforms to Directive 2000/4/EC, is KNOW YOUR CAR active during the horizontal and vertical closing stage of the panel Automatic after an obstacle is encountered (e.g.

  • Page 91: Initialisation Procedure

    INITIALISATION PROCEDURE MAINTENANCE/EMERGENCY After the battery has been disconnected or a fuse has blown, the In the event of emergency or maintenance, the roof can be moved GETTING TO operation of the sun roof must be initialised again. manually when there is no power supply (opening/closing of the front KNOW YOUR CAR glass panel) by carrying out the following operations: Proceed as follows:...
  • Page 92 DOORS Door locking/unlocking from the inside Press fig. 55 button A. The button has an LED that indicates whether GETTING TO DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/ the car doors are locked or unlocked. KNOW YOUR CAR UNLOCKING LED on: doors locked. Press button once again to centrally unlock all doors.
  • Page 93 IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse blows, PASSENGER SIDE EMERGENCY FRONT the door opening/closing mechanism must be initialised as follows: DOOR LOCKING DEVICE GETTING TO ❒ close all the doors; The front passenger side door has a device to lock it when there is no KNOW YOUR CAR current.
  • Page 94 ELECTRIC WINDOWS Passenger side door The passenger side door is equipped with a button that controls the GETTING TO These are equipped with an automatic function to raise and lower the opening/closing of the passenger side window. KNOW YOUR CAR driver side front window.
  • Page 95 Anti-crush safety device IMPORTANT With the anti-crush system, when the button on the (for versions/markets, where provided) remote control is pressed for longer than 2 seconds the windows will GETTING TO open, whilst if the button is pressed for longer than 2 seconds The car’s anti-crush function is active as the windows are being raised.
  • Page 96 For versions/markets where provided, after a break in power supply Electric window system initialisation for the control units (battery replaced or disconnected or protective GETTING TO The system must be re-initialised after disconnecting the battery or if fuses for the electric window control units replaced), the automatic KNOW YOUR CAR the relevant protection fuse is blown.
  • Page 97 The restoration procedure must be performed as described below with IMPORTANT With the central locking on, pulling the internal opening the doors closed: lever for one of the doors switches the locking off for all the doors. GETTING TO In the absence of electrical power supply (blown fuse, battery ❒...
  • Page 98 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Emergency opening from the inside Proceed as follows: GETTING TO The luggage compartment is unlocked electrically and cannot be KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ remove the rear head restraints and completely fold back the seats unlocked when the car is in motion. (see the paragraph “Expanding the luggage compartment”);...
  • Page 99 CLOSING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT INITIALISATION Lower the tailgate, pressing near the lock until you hear it click into GETTING TO place. KNOW YOUR CAR IMPORTANT If the battery is disconnected or the protection fuse blows, the luggage compartment opening/closing mechanism must be Pull the tab A fig.
  • Page 100 EXTENDING THE LUGGAGE Folding the seats COMPARTMENT Proceed as follows: GETTING TO The luggage compartment can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or totally KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ raise the head restraints to the maximum height, press both the extended by splitting the rear seat. See the descriptions in “Removing buttons A fig.
  • Page 101 ❒ move the seat belts to the side, making sure that they are correctly BONNET extended and not twisted; GETTING TO ❒ lift the backrest retaining levers A fig. 65 and fold the desired OPENING KNOW YOUR CAR cushion forwards (a red band indicates that lever A is raised). Proceed as follows: ❒...
  • Page 102 ❒ lower the bonnet to about 20 cm from the engine compartment, then CLOSING let it fall and check, by trying to raise it, that it is completely closed Proceed as follows: GETTING TO and not only attached in safety position. If it is not perfectly closed, KNOW YOUR CAR ❒...
  • Page 103 KNOW YOUR CAR the screwdriver provided to access the fixing housings B. After travelling for a short distance, check that the Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes a dedicated roof rack/ski rack for fixing screws for the attachments are correctly this car.
  • Page 104 To check and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with Bixenon headlights, the headlight alignment is controlled electronically, as a consequence the HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR buttons are not present.

  • Page 105: Abs System

    GETTING TO The car is fitted with an ABS braking system, which prevents the wheels To check and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized KNOW YOUR CAR from locking when braking, makes the most of road grip and gives Services.
  • Page 106 MECHANICAL BRAKE ASSIST The ABS gets the most from the available grip, but it (emergency braking assistance) cannot improve it; you should therefore take every GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) care when driving on slippery surfaces and not take KNOW YOUR CAR unnecessary risks.

  • Page 107: System Activation

    VDC SYSTEM (Vehicle Dynamics HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Control) This system is an integral part of the VDC system and it is provided to GETTING TO facilitate starting on slopes. KNOW YOUR CAR This is an electronic system that controls car stability in the event of tyre It is activated automatically in the following instances: grip loss, helping maintain directional control.
  • Page 108 ASR SYSTEM (AntiSlip Regulation) The performance of the VDC and ASR systems must not encourage the driver to take unnecessary risks. Driving It is an integral part of the VDC system. It automatically operates in the GETTING TO style must always be adapted to road conditions, event of one or both drive wheels slipping, loss of grip on wet roads KNOW YOUR CAR visibility and traffic.
  • Page 109 CBC SYSTEM (Cornering Brake DST SYSTEM (Dynamic Steering Control) Torque) GETTING TO This function improves the distribution of the braking pressure at the This function integrates Dual Pinion active steering into the operation of KNOW YOUR CAR four wheels (to fully exploit the grip available on the ground) when the VDC.

  • Page 110: Driving Modes

    “Alfa DNA” SYSTEM (Car The selected driving mode is indicated by the corresponding LED coming on in the panel and by an indication on the reconfigurable dynamic control system) GETTING TO multifunction display, as illustrated below: KNOW YOUR CAR This device allows, using lever A fig. 72 (on the central tunnel), three ❒...
  • Page 111 sports mode function. standard response Steering wheel tuning: Engine: standard braking control coordinated with ABS/VDC. Standard DST: GETTING TO ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT OF control over lateral acceleration. Compensates oversteering KNOW YOUR CAR “Dynamic” MODE depending on the VDC/ASR intervention thresholds: a slight movement on the steering wheel encourages the driver to carry Engagement out the most appropriate manoeuvre.
  • Page 112 This function is particularly useful whenever maximum performance is intervention thresholds for top safety and car control VDC and ASR: required for a short time (e.g. when overtaking). even in the event of critical road conditions (e.g. in GETTING TO case of rain, snow, etc.).

  • Page 113: Operating Modes

    IMPORTANT START&STOP SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided) ❒ It is not possible to switch directly from “Dynamic” mode to “All GETTING TO Weather” mode and vice versa. You must always first go back KNOW YOUR CAR The Start&Stop system automatically stops the engine each time the car to “Natural”...
  • Page 114 SYSTEM MANUAL ACTIVATION/ ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE DEACTIVATION CONDITIONS GETTING TO To activate/deactivate the system manually, press the fig. 79 button When the system is operating, due to comfort, emission control and KNOW YOUR CAR on the trim next to the steering wheel. safety reasons, the engine does not stop in some conditions, among which: When the system is deactivated, the...
  • Page 115 In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. In cases when the engine stops and this is not desired, due for example to the clutch pedal being released sharply with a gear engaged, if the TECHNICAL Start&Stop system is activated, the engine can be restarted by fully...
  • Page 116 CAR INACTIVITY JUMP STARTING In the event of car inactivity (or if the battery is replaced), special When jump starting, never connect the negative lead (–) of the GETTING TO attention must be paid to the disconnection of the battery power auxiliary battery to the negative pole A fig.
  • Page 117 DYNAMIC SUSPENSION (active Before opening the bonnet, make sure the engine is off and shock absorber system) the ignition key is in the STOP position. Follow the GETTING TO (for versions/markets, where provided) indications on the plate underneath the bonnet fig. 82. It is KNOW YOUR CAR advisable to extract the key when there are other people in the car.

  • Page 118: Electric Power Steering

    IMPORTANT After eliminating a fault, to check the system completely, Alfa Romeo Authorised Services are obliged to run tests and, if IN AN EMERGENCY necessary, road tests which may also call for a long journey.

  • Page 119: Portable Navigation System

    Blue&Me™ TomTom portable The radio setup system is composed of: navigation system, which is available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. ❒ car radio power supply cables, front and rear speakers and an SAFETY Install the portable navigation system in the housing illustrated in aerial;...
  • Page 120 INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES ELECTRONIC DEVICES GETTING TO Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, KNOW YOUR CAR Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the amateur radio, etc.) cannot be used inside the car unless a separate context of after-sales service must carry the following label: fig.

  • Page 121: Parking Sensors

    PARKING SENSORS ACOUSTIC SIGNAL (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO When reverse gear is engaged an acoustic signal is automatically activated if there is an obstacle within the range of operation. KNOW YOUR CAR The parking sensors are located in the car's rear bumper fig. 86 and their function is to inform the driver, through an intermittent acoustic The acoustic signal: signal, about the presence of obstacles behind the car.
  • Page 122 When repainting the bumpers or touching up paint in car, in rain (strong wind), hail; the sensor area, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized ❒ The signals sent by the sensors can also be altered by the presence Services only. Incorrect paint application could affect TECHNICAL of ultrasonic systems (e.g.
  • Page 123 ❒ sensor performance can also be influenced by the position of the TPMS (Tyre Pressure sensors. For example by a change in the ride setting (caused by Monitoring System) GETTING TO the wear of the shock absorbers, suspension), overloading the (for versions/markets, where provided) KNOW YOUR CAR vehicle and carrying out specific tuning operations that require the...
  • Page 124 When a tyre is removed, it is advisable to replace the the system will no longer be available and a warning rubber valve seal as well: contact Alfa Romeo GETTING TO message will be shown on the display, until 4 wheels Authorised Services.
  • Page 125 – different size Switching wheels (front/rear) – (**) IN AN EMERGENCY (*)Given as an alternative in the Owner Handbook and available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. (**)Not cross-swapped (tyres must stay on the same side). SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX...
  • Page 126 REFUELLING THE CAR FUEL TANK CAP The fuel flap is unlocked when the central locking system is released GETTING TO Stop the engine before refuelling. and automatically locked when the central locking system is applied. KNOW YOUR CAR PETROL ENGINES Opening Only use unleaded petrol.

  • Page 127: Protecting The Environment

    Closure PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT Fit the cap (complete with key) and turn it clockwise until it clicks once GETTING TO The following devices are used for reducing petrol fuel engine or more. Then turn the key clockwise and extract it, then close the flap. KNOW YOUR CAR emissions: catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and evaporation control The sealing may cause a slight pressure increase in the tank.

  • Page 128: Seat Belts

    SAFETY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SEAT BELTS The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat belts with three anchor points and a reel. Fasten the rear seat belts as shown in fig. 90. USING THE SEAT BELTS SAFETY Remember that, in the event of a violent impact, Wear the belt keeping the torso straight and rested against the front-seat passengers who are not wearing their seat backrest.
  • Page 129 STARTING AND Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to deactivate this system DRIVING permanently. The SBR system can only be reactivated via the display Set Up Menu (see the “Menu Options” paragraph in the “Knowing your car”...
  • Page 130 The warning lights may be red or green and operate as follows: Passenger ❒ 1 = front left seat (driver status for left-hand drive versions); A similar situation applies to the front passenger, with the difference GETTING TO KNOW that the warning light turns green and the indication is also interrupted YOUR CAR ❒...
  • Page 131 (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services for any assistance necessary. has been affected by water and mud, it must be replaced.

  • Page 132: The Seat Belts

    GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING For maximum protection, keep the backrest upright, THE SEAT BELTS lean back into it and make sure the seat belt fits GETTING TO KNOW closely across your chest and pelvis. Always fasten the Comply with (and ensure that all the other occupants of the car comply YOUR CAR seat belts on both the front and the rear seats! Travelling without with) the local laws in force regarding the use of seat belts.

  • Page 133: Seat Belt Maintenance

    Do not use strong detergents, bleach, qualified and authorised technicians. Always contact Alfa Romeo colourants or any other substance which could damage the belt Authorized Services.

  • Page 134: Carrying Children Safely

    CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group. These devices are recommended having been specifically tested for GETTING TO KNOW For optimal protection in the event of a collision, all passengers must Alfa Romeo cars.
  • Page 135 FITTING “UNIVERSAL” CHILD GROUP 1 SEAT (with seat belts) From 9 kg to 18 kg in weight, children may be carried facing forwards GETTING TO KNOW fig. 97. YOUR CAR GROUP 0 and 0+ Babies up to 13 kg must be carried facing backwards on a cradle seat, The figures are only examples for fitting purposes.
  • Page 136 GROUP 3 GROUP 2 For children from 22 kg up to 36 kg suitable risers are available to Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the car seat belts directly fig. 98. GETTING TO KNOW position the seat belt correctly. YOUR CAR The child seat is needed only to position the child correctly with respect to the belts, so that the diagonal section crosses the child’s chest and...
  • Page 137 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USE The car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC which governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraints on the various seats GETTING TO KNOW of the car as shown in the following table: YOUR CAR Rear side and central Group...
  • Page 138 Main safety rules to be followed PREPARATION FOR “ISOFIX” when carrying children CHILD SEAT GETTING TO KNOW ❒ Install the child seats on the rear seat, which is the most protected YOUR CAR The car can be fitted with a Universal Isofix child seat, a new European position in the event of an accident;...

  • Page 139: Child Seat

    (see car list provided with the child seat). The Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat and the specific “G 0/1” seat are available from Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo. IMPORTANT The central rear seat is not approved for any type of Isofix...
  • Page 140 SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD SEAT USE The table below shows the various installation possibilities for Isofix child seats on seats fitted with Isofix attachments in accordance with European GETTING TO KNOW standard ECE 16. YOUR CAR Rear passenger Weight group Child seat position Isofix size class...

  • Page 141: Front Airbags

    FRONT AIRBAGS Front airbags may not activate in the following situations: ❒ frontal impacts against highly deformable objects not involving the GETTING TO KNOW The car is equipped with multi-stage front airbags (“Smart bags”) for front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision against guard rail); YOUR CAR the driver and passenger and knee bags for the driver.
  • Page 142 FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG This is located in a dedicated compartment in the centre of the steering This is located in a dedicated compartment in the dashboard fig. 104. GETTING TO KNOW wheel fig. 103. YOUR CAR Do not arrange cradle child seats facing backwards if the Always drive with your hands on the steering wheel front passenger side airbag is enabled.
  • Page 143 DRIVER SIDE KNEE BAG SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS - WINDOW BAGS) This is located in a dedicated compartment under the steering wheel GETTING TO KNOW fig. 105. YOUR CAR The car is fitted with front side bags for driver and passenger, It provides additional protection in the event of a frontal impact.
  • Page 144 FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS) Do not hook rigid objects to the coat hooks or to the support handles. These comprise two types of bags located in the front seat backrests GETTING TO KNOW fig. 106, which protect the chest and pelvis area of occupants in YOUR CAR the event of a side impact of medium-high severity.
  • Page 145 When these dates approach, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have them replaced. If the car is to be scrapped, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the airbag system deactivated. Pretensioners and airbags are deployed in different ways, according to...
  • Page 146 The airbags may also be deployed when the car is not The front airbag is designed to be deployed for moving, if the key is in the ignition and turned to MAR impacts of a greater intensity than for the GETTING TO KNOW even when the engine is off, if the car is hit by another pretensioners.

  • Page 147: Starting And Driving

    If you are light (or the symbol on the display) remains on together with still unable to start the engine contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised warning light , turn the key to STOP and then back to MAR. If SERVICING AND Service Provider.
  • Page 148 Use the car normally if the engine starts and go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon Never start the engine by pushing, towing or driving as possible.

  • Page 149: Stopping The Engine

    WARMING UP THE ENGINE JUST PARKING AFTER IT HAS STARTED GETTING TO KNOW Switch off the engine and pull up the handbrake. Engage a gear (1 Proceed as follows: YOUR CAR the car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave the wheels steered to one side.
  • Page 150 109, fig. 110, fig. 111). The car should be locked after a few notches: if this is SAFETY not the case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the handbrake adjusted. STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY fig.
  • Page 151 On models with 6 gears, to engage 6 gear, press the lever slightly to IMPORTANT Reverse can only be engaged when the car is completely the right to avoid changing into 4 by mistake. The same applies to the stationary. GETTING TO KNOW shift from 6 to 5...
  • Page 152 SAVING FUEL Electrical devices Only use electrical devices for the time needed. The heated rear GETTING TO KNOW Here are some suggestions which can help you to save fuel and lower window, additional headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan YOUR CAR harmful emissions.

  • Page 153: Driving Style

    DRIVING STYLE CONDITIONS OF USE GETTING TO KNOW Starting Cold starting YOUR CAR Do not warm up the engine at low or high revs when the vehicle is Short distances and frequent cold start-ups will prevent the engine from stationary; this causes the engine to warm up more slowly, thereby reaching optimal running temperature.

  • Page 154: Towing Trailers

    TOWING TRAILERS INSTALLING A TOW HOOK Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to install a tow hook. GETTING TO KNOW IMPORTANT YOUR CAR The vehicle must be provided with a type-approved tow hook and The ABS with which the car is equipped will not control adequate electrical system to tow caravans or trailers.

  • Page 155: Snow Tyres

    The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations. YOUR CAR car: Alfa Romeo Authorized Services will be able to advise you on The snow chains may be applied only onto the front wheel tyres (drive the most appropriate tyre to use.
  • Page 156 ❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the windscreen and rear window wiper STORING THE CAR rubber blades and lift them off the glass; GETTING TO KNOW If the car is to be left inactive for longer than a month, the following ❒...

  • Page 157: In An Emergency

    Proceed as follows to start the vehicle: Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you cannot start the engine IN AN after several attempts.
  • Page 158 REPLACING A WHEEL This starting procedure must be performed by expert personnel because incorrect actions could cause GETTING TO KNOW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS electrical discharge of considerable intensity. YOUR CAR Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid The car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit”: see the contact with skin and eyes.
  • Page 159 JACK The vehicle's driving characteristics will be modified with the space-saver wheel fitted. Avoid violent Please note that: GETTING TO KNOW acceleration and braking, sharp steering and fast YOUR CAR ❒ the jack weight is 1.76 kg; cornering. The total life of a space-saver wheel is approximately ❒...
  • Page 160 ❒ take wrench A fig. 117 and loosen the fixing bolts by about one To change a wheel proceed as follows: turn; ❒ stop the car in a position that is not dangerous for oncoming traffic GETTING TO KNOW where you can change the wheel safely. The ground must be flat YOUR CAR and sufficiently compact;...
  • Page 161 ❒ position the jack under the car, near the wheel to be changed. On ❒ alert any bystander that the car is about to be raised; all persons versions where this is fitted, be careful not to damage the plastic should be kept away from the car and nobody must touch it until GETTING TO KNOW aerodynamic guard;...
  • Page 162 ❒ make sure the contact surfaces between space-saver wheel and hub Visit Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose; check the correct tightening of the main wheel bolts.
  • Page 163 REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER At the end of the operation: (versions with Bose HI-FI system) ❒ reposition the container (with the arrow pointing forwards) in its GETTING TO KNOW (for versions/markets, where provided) housing and place the subwoofer on top of it, taking care to arrange YOUR CAR it according to the indications on the container (fig.
  • Page 164 Subwoofer and "Fix&Go Automatic Kit" REFITTING THE WHEEL Locating the Automatic Fix&Go Kit: Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and GETTING TO KNOW remove the small spare wheel. YOUR CAR ❒ open the luggage compartment, pull tab A fig. 113 and lift up the mat;...
  • Page 165 "Fix&Go Automatic" kit Give the leaflet to the technicians who will be handling the tyre that was treated using the "Fix&Go Automatic" GETTING TO KNOW This is located in the luggage compartment. kit. YOUR CAR The kit container also contains a screwdriver and the tow hook. The kit also contains: ❒...
  • Page 166 Repairs are not possible in the case of damage to the The bottle contains ethylene glycol and latex: it may wheel rim (bad groove distortion causing air loss). cause an allergic reaction. It is harmful if swallowed. It GETTING TO KNOW Do not remove foreign bodies (screws or nails) from is irritant for the eyes in case of contact.
  • Page 167 ❒ if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach at least 1.8 bar, INFLATION PROCEDURE disengage the compressor from the valve and power socket, then GETTING TO KNOW move the car forwards by approx. ten metres in order to distribute Wear the protective gloves provided with the kit.
  • Page 168 ❒ if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected, restore the correct pressure (with the engine running and the handbrake engaged), SAFETY resume driving and drive with great care to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Apply the adhesive label where it can be easily seen...
  • Page 169 CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE REPLACING THE BOTTLE PRESSURE Proceed as follows: GETTING TO KNOW The compressor can also be used to check and, if necessary, adjust the YOUR CAR ❒ release connector A fig. 130 and disconnect tube B; tyre pressure. ❒...
  • Page 170 CHANGING A BULB Due to the high power supply voltage, gas discharge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be replaced by GETTING TO KNOW GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS specialised personnel: danger of death! Contact Alfa YOUR CAR Romeo Authorized Services. ❒ Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation; ❒...

  • Page 171: Types Of Bulbs

    TYPES OF BULBS The car has the following light bulbs: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Glass bulbs: (type A) they are press-fitted. Pull to extract. SAFETY Bayonet-type bulbs: (type B) to remove from its holder, press the bulb and turn it anti-clockwise, then extract it. STARTING AND DRIVING Tubular bulbs: (type C) release them from their contacts to remove.
  • Page 172 Bulbs Type Power Re. Figure GETTING TO KNOW Front side lights/Daytime running lights W21/5W 5/21W YOUR CAR Rear side lights LEDs Dipped headlights Main beam headlights SAFETY Main/Dipped beams (versions with Bi-Xenon headlights) (for versions/markets, where provided) Front direction indicators 24W module STARTING AND Rear direction indicators...

  • Page 173: Replacing Exterior Bulbs

    REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS To change the bulb, proceed as follows: GETTING TO KNOW FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS YOUR CAR ❒ remove cover A fig. 131; These contain the bulbs for the side lights/daytime running lights (DRL), ❒ remove bulb holder C fig. 132, remove the bulb and replace it; dipped beams, main beams and direction indicators.
  • Page 174 ❒ refit the bulb holder, making sure it is correctly secured; ❒ refit cover B fig. 131. With gas discharge bulbs (Bixenon) STARTING AND (for versions/markets, where provided) DRIVING Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have these bulbs replaced. IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 175 SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS ❒ refit bulb holder C in the lens, turning it clockwise; SAFETY These are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to ❒ refit the unit, making sure that internal clip B clicks into place. replace these lights.

  • Page 176: Number Plate Lights

    REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LIGHT To replace the rear fog light A fig. 137 or reversing light B fig. 137 GETTING TO KNOW bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. YOUR CAR BRAKE LIGHTS These are located in the tailgate and are LED bulbs. For replacement, SAFETY contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 177 ❒ open the protection B fig. 143 and replace the bulb; REPLACING INTERIOR BULBS ❒ re-close the protection B on the lens; GETTING TO KNOW FRONT ROOF LIGHT ❒ refit the roof light A fig. 142 by inserting it in its correct position YOUR CAR firstly on one side and then pressing on the other until it clicks into To change the bulb, proceed as follows:...
  • Page 178 GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT COURTESY LIGHT (for versions/markets, where provided) To change the bulb, proceed as follows: GETTING TO KNOW To change the bulb, proceed as follows: YOUR CAR ❒ open the glove compartment and extract the light A fig. 144; ❒...
  • Page 179 ❒ press the sides of protection B fig. 147 near the two fixing pins and PUDDLE LIGHT replace bulb C; To change the bulb, proceed as follows: GETTING TO KNOW ❒ refit the protection, locking the two fixing pins; YOUR CAR ❒...
  • Page 180 Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services should the all loads before replacing a fuse. fuse blow again. IN AN EMERGENCY Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if a safety system (air bags, brakes), engine system (engine, gearbox) or steering system general protection fuse SERVICING AND blows.
  • Page 181 FUSE LOCATION If you have to wash the engine compartment, take care not to aim the jet of water directly at the fuse box or Fuses are grouped together in three fuse boxes located in the engine GETTING TO KNOW windscreen wiper motors.

  • Page 182: Dashboard Fuse Box

    Dashboard fuse box To access the fuses fig. 152, lower lid A fig. 151, grip cover B with one GETTING TO KNOW hand in the area shown in the figure and remove it in the direction YOUR CAR shown by the arrow, in order to release first the inner retainers C and then the tabs D.

  • Page 183: Luggage Compartment Fuse Box

    Luggage compartment fuse box To access the fuse box fig. 154 located on the left side of the luggage GETTING TO KNOW compartment, open the relevant inspection lid (as illustrated in fig. YOUR CAR 153). SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 184 ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX fig. 150 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPS Heated windscreen Passenger compartment interior solenoid valve SAFETY Headlight washer pump Two-tone horns Main beam headlights STARTING AND Additional heater (PTC 1)/“Dynamic Suspension” control unit DRIVING Air conditioning compressor Heated rear windscreen, defrosting system...

  • Page 185: Instrument Panel Fuse Box

    INSTRUMENT PANEL FUSE BOX fig. 152 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPS Right dipped beam headlight Headlight gas discharge system (right side) SAFETY Left dipped beam headlight 7,5 / 5 Headlight gas discharge system (left side) 15 / 5 Headlight alignment adjustment system STARTING AND INT/A key exhaust relay switch coils on engine fuse box...
  • Page 186 DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPS GETTING TO KNOW Parking sensor control unit, Tyre pressure monitoring control unit, Rain/dusk sensor on interior YOUR CAR rear view mirror, Electrochromic sensor on interior rear view mirror, Seat belts fastened warning light display on interior rear view mirror, Control panel lighting (central control panel, driver side control panel, control panel on steering wheel, Blue&Me™...
  • Page 187 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT JUNCTION UNIT fig. 154 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR DEVICE PROTECTED FUSE AMPS Electric roof opening system Fuse setup SAFETY Luggage compartment power socket Bose HI-FI audio system amplifier control unit Bassbox subwoofer in spare wheel compartment STARTING AND DRIVING Right and left front seat heater IN AN...
  • Page 188 IMPORTANT The battery recharging procedure is given as information YOUR CAR ❒ disconnect the connector A fig. 155 (pressing the button B) from the only. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to carry out this sensor C monitoring the battery conditions, on the negative pole D operation.

  • Page 189: Raising The Car

    RAISING THE CAR TOWING THE CAR GETTING TO KNOW If you need to lift the car contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, who The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in the YOUR CAR will be equipped with a workshop lift.
  • Page 190 Remember that whilst towing it is necessary to exert a The front and rear tow hooks should be used only for greater force when steering and braking because the emergencies on the road. You are allowed to tow the GETTING TO KNOW brake servo and electro-mechanical power steering vehicle for short distances using an appropriate device YOUR CAR...

  • Page 191: Scheduled Servicing

    SAFETY The Scheduled Services intervals are set out by the Manufacturer. That’s why Alfa Romeo has prepared a series of checks and service Failure to comply with the schedule may invalidate the warranty. operations to be carried out every 30,000 kilometres (petrol versions) It is advisable to inform Alfa Romeo Authorized Services of any small or every 35,000 kilometres (diesel versions).

  • Page 192: Scheduled Servicing Plan

    SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN GETTING TO KNOW PETROL VERSIONS YOUR CAR Thousands of miles Thousands of kilometres SAFETY Months ● ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, passen- ●...
  • Page 193 (see the “Engine” paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are advised to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have plugs replaced.

  • Page 194: Diesel Versions

    DIESEL VERSIONS GETTING TO KNOW Thousands of miles YOUR CAR Thousands of kilometres Months ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required SAFETY Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, passen- ●...
  • Page 195 Thousands of miles GETTING TO KNOW Thousands of kilometres YOUR CAR Months ● Replace toothed timing drive belt (excluding 1.3 JTD engine) ● ● Replace fuel filter SAFETY ● ● ● ● ● Replace air cleaner cartridge Replace engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) (**) (***) ●...
  • Page 196 PERIODIC CHECKS HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR GETTING TO KNOW Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and restore the If you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions: YOUR CAR following if necessary: ❒ towing a trailer or caravan; ❒...

  • Page 197: Checking Levels

    CHECKING LEVELS Be very careful when working in the engine compartment when the engine is hot: you may get GETTING TO KNOW burned. Remember that the fan may start up if YOUR CAR When topping up, take care not to mix up the various types the engine is hot: this could injure you.
  • Page 198 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 158 - Turbo TwinAir versions A0J0380...
  • Page 199 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 159 - 1.4 Petrol versions A0J0300...
  • Page 200 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 160 - 1.4 MultiAir versions A0J0258...
  • Page 201 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 161 - 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions A0J0283...
  • Page 202 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX fig. 162 - 1.3 JTD M-2 versions A0J0286...
  • Page 203 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX versions fig. 163 - 1.6 JTD M A0J0200...

  • Page 204: Engine Oil

    We recommend having the Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean it with a lint-free cloth and oil and oil filter replaced by Alfa Romeo Authorized reinsert it. Take it out again and check that the engine oil level is Services.

  • Page 205: Engine Coolant

    Some commercial windscreen type of fluid. If this accidentally occurs, do not start the engine under washer additives are flammable. The engine compartment any circumstances. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. contains hot components which may set it on fire. STARTING AND DRIVING The cooling system is pressurised.
  • Page 206 GETTING TO KNOW reservoir is too low, undo reservoir cap E and add the fluid described YOUR CAR Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace the filters. in the chapter "Technical Specifications". Prevent brake fluid, which is highly corrosive, from coming SAFETY into contact with painted parts.

  • Page 207: Replacing The Battery

    If after having purchased your car you decide to add accessories Romeo Authorized Services is, however, necessary to check efficiency. requiring permanent electrical power (alarm etc.) or accessories that require large amounts of power, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized REPLACING THE BATTERY Services. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement.
  • Page 208 YOUR CAR inflation pressure and space-saver wheel. Check the tyres when cold. phone etc.), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, who will suggest While driving the car, the pressure increases under standard the most appropriate devices for your vehicle and will, most conditions: for the correct tyre inflation pressure, see "Wheels"...
  • Page 209 IMPORTANT Remember that the road holding qualities of your car also depend on the correct inflation pressure of the Take the following precautions to prevent damage to the tyres: GETTING TO KNOW tyres. YOUR CAR ❒ avoid braking suddenly, racing starts and violent impact against the curb, potholes or other obstacles and driving for extended periods on uneven road surfaces;...
  • Page 210 WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW Replacing the wiper blades WIPER Proceed as follows: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR ❒ raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 165 of the attachment spring BLADES and remove the blade from the arm; We recommend replacing the blades once a year. ❒...
  • Page 211 Lifting the wiper blades Replacing the rear window wiper blade When the wiper blades have to be lifted from the windscreen (i.e. in GETTING TO KNOW the event of snow), proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: YOUR CAR ❒ turn the ignition key to the MAR position; ❒...

  • Page 212: Headlight Washers

    SPRAY NOZZLES Check the correct operation and cleanliness of nozzles at regular intervals. Windscreen washer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR The window washer jets are fixed fig. 167. If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels”...
  • Page 213 BODYWORK PRESERVING THE BODYWORK Paint GETTING TO KNOW PROTECTION AGAINST ATMOSPHERIC YOUR CAR Touch up abrasions and scratches immediately to prevent the formation AGENTS of rust. The car is equipped with the best available technological solutions to Maintenance of paintwork consists of washing the car: the frequency effectively protect the bodywork against corrosion.
  • Page 214 Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door frames, bonnet, headlight frames Front headlights etc.) with special care, as water may stagnate more easily in these Use a soft, damp cloth soaked in water and detergent for washing GETTING TO KNOW areas.

  • Page 215: Leather Seats

    INTERIORS LEATHER SEATS (for versions/markets, where provided) GETTING TO KNOW Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, without YOUR CAR the panels to rust. exercising too much pressure. Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry absorbent cloth, without rubbing.

  • Page 216: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR IDENTIFICATION DATA V.I.N. PLATE This is located on the left side of the rear luggage compartment floor The identification details of the car are: and bears the following data fig. 170: ❒ V.I.N. plate; SAFETY Type-approval number.
  • Page 217 CHASSIS MARKING ENGINE MARKING This is printed on the passenger compartment floor, near the front right This is stamped on the cylinder block and gives the model and the GETTING TO KNOW seat. chassis serial number. YOUR CAR Slide flap A fig. 171 to access. The marking includes: ❒...
  • Page 218 ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS GETTING TO KNOW Versions Engine code Body versions YOUR CAR 955AXW1B 17 Turbo TwinAir 312A2000 955AXW1B 17B (**) 955AXV1A 16 SAFETY 1.4 petrol 8V 70 HP 955A9000 955AXV1A 16B (**) 955AXU1A 15 1.4 Petrol 8V 78 HP 350A1000 955AXU1A 15B STARTING AND...
  • Page 219 Versions Engine code Body versions GETTING TO KNOW 955AXT1A 14C YOUR CAR 1.3 JTD 85 HP 199B4000 955AXT1A 14D (**) 955AXP1A 11 1.3 JTD 95 HP 199B1000 955AXP1A 11B (**) SAFETY 955AXP1A 11C 199B1000 1.3 JTD 95 HP (***) 955AXP1A 11D (**) 955AXE1B 04L STARTING AND...
  • Page 220 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION Turbo TwinAir GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Type code 312A2000 Cycle Otto Number and arrangement of cylinders 2 in line SAFETY Piston diameter and travel (mm) 80.5x86 Total displacement (cm³) Compression ratio STARTING AND NATURAL DYNAMIC DRIVING Maximum power (EEC) (kW) Maximum power (EEC) (HP) IN AN EMERGENCY...
  • Page 221 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 petrol 8V 70 HP 1.4 Petrol 8V 78 HP GETTING TO KNOW Type code 955A9000 350A1000 YOUR CAR Cycle Otto Otto Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4 72.0 x 80.4 SAFETY...
  • Page 222 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 MultiAir 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP GETTING TO KNOW Type code 955A6000 955A2000 YOUR CAR Cycle Otto Otto Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4 72.0 x 80.4 SAFETY Total displacement (cm³)
  • Page 223 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP Quadrifoglio Verde GETTING TO KNOW 955A8000 Type code YOUR CAR 940A2000 Cycle Otto Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line SAFETY Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 80.4 Total displacement (cm³) 1368 Compression ratio STARTING AND...
  • Page 224 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3 JTD 85 HP 1.3 JTD 95 HP GETTING TO KNOW Type code 199B4000 199B1000 YOUR CAR Cycle Diesel Diesel Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 69.6 x 82 69.6 x 82 SAFETY Total displacement (cm³)
  • Page 225 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.6 JTD 115 HP 1.6 JTD 120 HP GETTING TO KNOW Type code 955A4000 955A3000 YOUR CAR Cycle Diesel Diesel Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line Piston bore and stroke (mm) 79.5 x 80.5 79.5 x 80.5 SAFETY Total displacement (cm³)

  • Page 226: Fuel Supply

    FUEL SUPPLY Versions Fuel supply GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Turbo TwinAir – 1.4 petrol Timed, sequential Multipoint electronic injection with knock control Timed sequential electronic injection with knock control and variable 1.4 MultiAir – 1.4 Turbo MultiAir intake valve actuation SAFETY Electronically controlled Common Rail MultiJet direct injection with 1.3 JTD...
  • Page 227 TRANSMISSION GETTING TO KNOW Versions Gearbox Clutch Drive YOUR CAR 1.4 Petrol Five forward gears and reverse Self-adjusting pedal without idle 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP with synchronizers for forward Front stroke gear engagement 1.3 JTD SAFETY Turbo TwinAir 1.4 MultiAir Six forward gears plus reverse Self-adjusting pedal without idle with synchronisers for forward...

  • Page 228: Parking Brake

    BRAKES Versions Front brakes Rear brakes Parking brake GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Turbo TwinAir 1.4 petrol 1.4 MultiAir Controlled by hand lever, acting Self-ventilated discs Disc SAFETY on the rear brakes 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.3 JTD 1.6 JTD STARTING AND DRIVING IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt spread on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are applied.
  • Page 229 SUSPENSION Versions Front Rear GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Turbo TwinAir 1.4 petrol 1.4 MultiAir McPherson independent wheels with anti-roll bar Interconnected wheels with torsion beam SAFETY 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.3 JTD 1.6 JTD STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL...

  • Page 230: Steering System

    STEERING SYSTEM Versions Turning circle (kerb to kerb) Type GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Turbo TwinAir 1.4 petrol 1.4 MultiAir 11. m Rack and pinion with electric power steering SAFETY 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.3 JTD 1.6 JTD STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 231: Rims And Tyres

    WHEELS Maximum speed index up to 160 km/h GETTING TO KNOW RIMS AND TYRES up to 170 km/h YOUR CAR Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless radial carcass tyres. The vehicle up to 180 km/h registration document also lists all type-approved tyres. up to 190 km/h up to 200 km/h IMPORTANT If there are any discrepancies between the Owner...
  • Page 232 CORRECT READING OF THE RIM CODE Load rating (capacity) GETTING TO KNOW 60 = 250 kg 76 = 400 kg Example fig. 173: 6 J x 15 H2 ET 31.5 YOUR CAR rim drop centre outline (side projection where the tyre bead rests) 61 = 257 kg 77 = 412 kg (2).
  • Page 233 RIM PROTECTOR TYRES GETTING TO KNOW DO NOT fit wheel hub caps when using integral hub YOUR CAR caps fixed (with springs) to the steel rim and after sale tyres provided with Rim Protector (fig. 174). Use of unsuitable tyres and wheel caps may cause sudden loss of tyre pressure.
  • Page 234 RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED AS STANDARD GETTING TO KNOW Space-saver wheel YOUR CAR Versions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres Rim - Tyre 6Jx15 ET 40 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H (M+S) 7Jx1 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H (M+S) SAFETY Turbo TwinAir 135/70 R16...
  • Page 235 Space-saver wheel Versions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres GETTING TO KNOW Rim - Tyre YOUR CAR 1.4 Turbo 7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87V 195/55 R16 87H (M+S) MultiAir 135 7Jx17 ET 39 205/45 R17 88W XL 205/45 R17 88H (M+S) (**) HP –...
  • Page 236 Space-saver wheel Versions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyres GETTING TO KNOW Rim - Tyre YOUR CAR 6Jx15 ET40 185/65 R15 88H 185/65 R15 88H (M+S) (*****) 7Jx16 ET 39 195/55 R16 87H 195/55 R16 87H (M+S) 7Jx17 ET 39 205/45 R17 88H (M+S) 1.3 JTD 205/45 R17 88W XL (**)
  • Page 237 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) TYRES PROVIDED GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR MEDIUM LOAD FULL LOAD VERSIONS MEASUREMENT Front Rear Front Rear 185/65 R15 88H 195/55 R16 87H SAFETY Turbo TwinAir 215/45 R17 87W 215/40 R18 89W XL 185/65 R15 88T STARTING AND 195/55 R16 87H 1.4 Petrol...
  • Page 238 TYRES PROVIDED GETTING TO KNOW 185/65 R15 88H YOUR CAR 195/55 R16 87H 1.6 JTD 205/45 R17 88W XL 215/45 R17 87W 215/40 R18 89W XL SAFETY Space-saver wheel 135/70 R16 (*)For versions/markets, where provided Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. Check correct pressure on a cold tyre. STARTING AND With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
  • Page 239 DIMENSIONS Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres. Height is measured with car unladen. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUME Unladen capacity (V.D.A. standards): = 270 dm SAFETY STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY SERVICING AND...
  • Page 240 PERFORMANCE Acceleration from 0-100 GETTING TO KNOW Versions Top speed (km/h) km/h (secs) YOUR CAR Turbo TwinAir 1.4 petrol 8V 70 HP 14,0 SAFETY 1.4 petrol 8V 78 HP 13.0 1.4 MultiAir 10,7 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP STARTING AND 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 170 HP Quadrifoglio Verde DRIVING 1.3 JTD...
  • Page 241 WEIGHTS GETTING TO KNOW Turbo TwinAir 1.4 petrol YOUR CAR Weights (kg) 4-seater 5-seater 4-seater 5-seater Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% 1130 1130 1065 /1070 1065 /1070 (**) (**) full and without optional equipment): SAFETY Payload including the driver: (***) Maximum permitted loads (****)
  • Page 242 1.4 MultiAir Weights (kg) GETTING TO KNOW 4-seater 5-seater YOUR CAR Weight empty (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% full and without optional equipment): 1090 1090 Payload including the driver: Maximum permitted loads (**) SAFETY – front axle: – rear axle: - total: 1570 1650...
  • Page 243 1.4 Turbo MultiAir Quadrifoglio Verde Weights (kg) GETTING TO KNOW 4-seater 5-seater YOUR CAR Weight empty (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% full 1145 1145 and without optional equipment): Payload including the driver: SAFETY Maximum permitted loads (**) – front axle: –...
  • Page 244 1.3 JTD 1.6 JTD Weights (kg) GETTING TO KNOW 4-seater 5-seater 4-seater 5-seater YOUR CAR Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank 90% 1150 1150 1205 1205 full and without optional equipment): Payload including the driver: SAFETY Maximum permitted loads (**) –...
  • Page 245 REFUELLING Turbo TwinAir 1.4 Petrol GETTING TO KNOW Prescribed fuels and YOUR CAR origi nal lubricants litres litres Fuel tank Unleaded petrol not less than 95 RON (EN 228 specification) including a reserve of 5 - 7 5 - 7 SAFETY Mixture of 50% demineralised Engine cooling system (with climate...
  • Page 246 1.4 MultiAir Recommended fuels and original GETTING TO KNOW lubricants litres YOUR CAR Fuel tank Unleaded petrol not less than 95 RON (EN 228 specification) including a reserve of 5 - 7 Mixture of 50% demineralised water and SAFETY Engine cooling system (with climate control) 50% PARAFLU fluid Engine sump...
  • Page 247 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 1.3 JTD Prescribed fuels and original lubricants GETTING TO KNOW litres litres YOUR CAR Unleaded petrol not less than 95 Fuel tank RON (EN 228 specification) (1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) Diesel for motor vehicles SAFETY (EN590 specification) including a reserve of 5 - 7 5 - 7...
  • Page 248 1.6 JTD Prescribed fuels and original GETTING TO KNOW lubricants litres YOUR CAR Fuel tank Diesel for motor vehicles (EN 590 specifica- tion) including a reserve of 5 - 7 Mixture of 50% demineralised water and SAFETY Engine cooling system (with climate control) 50% PARAFLU fluid Engine sump...

  • Page 249: Fluids And Lubricants

    For diesel engines, in the event of an emergency in which the original products are not available, lubricants with at least ACEA C2 performance are acceptable. In this case optimum engine performance is not guaranteed and the lubricants should be replaced with Alfa Romeo Authorized Services recommended products as soon as possible.
  • Page 250 Fluid and lubricant features for a correct use of Genuine fluids and Applications the car lubricants GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR TUTELA TRANSMISSION SAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant. GEARFORCE Gearboxes and differentials Contractual Technical (mechanical) FIAT Classification 9.55550-MZ6. Reference No. F002.F10 Lubricants and SAFETY TUTELA ALL STAR...
  • Page 251 Fluid and lubricant features for a correct use of Genuine fluids and Applications the car lubricants GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR Red protective agent with antifreeze action, based on PARAFLU Protective agent for inhibited monoethylene glycol with organic formula. Exceeds Mixture: 50% water and Contractual Technical CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.

  • Page 252: Fuel Consumption

    FUEL CONSUMPTION GETTING TO KNOW The fuel consumption figures given in the table below are determined on the basis of the type-approval tests laid down by specific European YOUR CAR Directives. The procedures below are followed for measuring consumption: ❒ urban cycle: cold starting followed by driving that simulates urban use of the car; ❒...
  • Page 253 Versions Urban Extra-urban Combined GETTING TO KNOW 1.3 JTD 85 HP (**) YOUR CAR 1.3 JTD 85 HP (**) (****) 1.3 JTD 95 HP (**) 1.3 JTD 95 HP (**) (****) SAFETY 1.6 JTD (**) (**) Versions with Start&Stop (****) For versions/markets, where provided STARTING AND DRIVING IN AN EMERGENCY...
  • Page 254 EMISSIONS GETTING TO KNOW The CO emission levels given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. YOUR CAR emissions according to the current European directive Versions (g/km) 0.9 Turbo TwinAir 85 HP SAFETY 1.4 Petrol 8V 70 HP 1.4 Petrol 8V 78 HP (**) 1.4 MultiAir 105 HP STARTING AND...
  • Page 255 (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste. To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact one of our dealerships or an Alfa Romeo authorised collection and STARTING AND scrapping centre.
  • Page 256 DASHBOARD The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary according to different versions. fig. 1 A0J0393 1. Air vent for side windows – 2. Adjustable air vent – 3. Passenger front air bag – 4. Sound system (for versions/markets, where provided) – 5. Adjustable air vents –...
  • Page 257 CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY fig. 2 A0J0292 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light Warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
  • Page 258 VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY fig. 3 A0J0293 A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light Warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.

  • Page 259: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................257 AF SWITCHING function ............273 ADVICE ..................257 TRAFFIC INFORMATION function ..........273 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS........... 259 REGIONAL MODE function ............275 BASIC LEVEL SYSTEM..............259 MP3 DISPLAY function ..............275 MEDIUM LEVEL SYSTEM.............. 259 SPEED VOLUME function ............
  • Page 260 MP3 CD PLAYER................288 AUX (only with the Blue&Me™ system) ........291 INTRODUCTION................. 291 INTRODUCTION................. 288 AUX MODE................291 MP3 MODE................288 SELECTING MP3 SESSIONS ON HYBRID DISCS ......289 TROUBLESHOOTING..............292 DISPLAY INFORMATION ............. 289 GENERAL................... 292 SELECTING NEXT/PREVIOUS FOLDER ......... 290 CD PLAYER.................

  • Page 261: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Reception conditions Reception conditions change constantly while driving. Reception The radio has been designed according to the passenger may be interfered with by the presence of mountains, buildings or compartment's specific characteristics and with a personalised bridges, or when you are far away from the broadcaster. design that complements the style of the dashboard.
  • Page 262 ❒ to achieve the best quality audio reproduction we recommend the use of original CD media. Correct operation is not Dirt, scratches or any distortions on CDs may cause skipping guaranteed when CD-R/RW media are used that were not during playback and poor sound quality. Follow these tips for correctly burnt and/or with a maximum capacity above 650 optimum playback conditions: ❒...

  • Page 263: Technical Characteristics

    TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS BOSE HI-FI LEVEL SYSTEM (for versions/markets, where provided) Maximum power: 4x40 W HI-FI level audio BASIC LEVEL SYSTEM Front speakers Standard level audio ❒ 2 × tweeters, 38 mm; Front speakers ❒ 2 × mid-woofer speakers, 165 mm; ❒...

  • Page 264: Quick Guide

    QUICK GUIDE fig. 1 A0J0001...

  • Page 265: General Functions

    GENERAL FUNCTIONS Button Functions Mode Switching on Brief button press ON/OFF Switching off Brief button press Volume adjustment LH/RH knob rotation FM AS Selection of radio source FM1, FM2, FM Autostore Brief cyclical button press MW1, MW2 radio source selection Brief cyclical button press ™...

  • Page 266: Radio Functions

    RADIO FUNCTIONS Button Functions Mode Automatic search: press buttons (hold down for Radio station search: fast forward) - Automatic search Manual search: press buttons (hold down for fast - Manual search forward) Store current radio station Long button press for memory preset 1 to 6 respectively 1 2 3 4 5 6 Stored station recall Brief button press for memory preset 1 to 6 respectively...

  • Page 267: Steering Wheel Controls

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (for versions/markets, where provided) fig. 2 A0J0052 Button Functions Mode AudioMute on/off (Radio mode) or Pause function in MP3 or Media Brief button press ™ Player mode (only with Blue&Me Volume increase Button press – Volume decrease Button press Selection of Radio frequency range (FM1, FM2, FMT, FMA, MW) and audio sources: Radio, MP3 or Media Player (only with...
  • Page 268 Button Functions Mode Radio: recall stored stations (from 1 to 6) CD/CD MP3: select next Button press track Radio: recall stored stations (from 6 to 1) CD/CD MP3: select Button press previous track NOTE Starting from the FM or AM source set on the radio (e.g. FM1 or MW1), if you cycle through the audio sources using the SRC button among the steering wheel controls (stopping on a source other than radio) when the radio source is selected (FM or AM) using the buttons on the radio panel, the radio always switches to the last radio source (FMA or MW2).

  • Page 269: General Information

    GENERAL INFORMATION CD section ❒ Direct selection of the disc; The radio offers the following functions: ❒ Track selection (forward/back); ❒ Fast advance (forward/back) through tracks; Radio section ❒ PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW frequency bands; ❒ CD Display function: display of disc name and time elapsed since the start of the track;...
  • Page 270 MP3 CD section Media Player section (only with Blue&Me™) ❒ MP3-Info function (ID3-TAG); For the Media Player functions see the Blue&Me™ supplement. ❒ Folder selection (previous/next); AUX section (only with Blue&Me™) ❒ Track selection (forward/back); (for versions/markets, where provided) ❒ Fast advance (forward/back) through tracks; ❒...

  • Page 271: Functions And Adjustments

    FUNCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS SELECTING THE RADIO FUNCTIONS By pressing the FM AS button quickly and repeatedly, the following SWITCHING ON THE RADIO audio sources can be selected cyclically: ❒ TUNER (“FM1”, “FM2”, “FMA”). The radio switches on when the ON/OFF button is pressed briefly. By pressing the AM button briefly and repeatedly, the following When the radio is turned on, the volume is limited to level 20 if it audio sources can be selected cyclically:...

  • Page 272: Audio Source Memory Function

    AUDIO SOURCE MEMORY FUNCTION MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION (zeroing the volume) If another function (e.g. the radio) is selected whilst listening to a CD, playback is interrupted and is resumed from the same point Press the button briefly to activate the Mute function. The volume when returning to the CD source.

  • Page 273: Audio Settings

    AUDIO SETTINGS The functions managed by the Menu are: ❒ BASS (adjustment of bass tones); The functions in the audio menu differ according to the active source: AM/FM/CD/Media Player (only with Blue&Me™) /AUX ❒ TREBLE (adjustment of high tones); (only with Blue&Me™) (for versions/markets, where provided). ❒...

  • Page 274: Tone Adjustment (Bass/Treble)

    TONE ADJUSTMENT (bass/treble) FADER ADJUSTMENT Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: ❒ Use ❒ Select the “Fader” setting in the AUDIO menu using the buttons to set the “Bass” or “Treble” in the AUDIO menu; button; ❒ press the ❒ press the button to increase/decrease the bass or button to increase the sound from the rear speakers treble.

  • Page 275: Loudness Function

    LOUDNESS FUNCTION To activate the equaliser, use the buttons to select one of (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system) the adjustments: ❒ “FM/AM/CD...EQ User” (adjustment of 7 equaliser bands that The Loudness function improves the volume of the sound whilst can be changed by the user);...

  • Page 276: User Eq Settings Function

    USER EQ SETTINGS FUNCTION The functions managed by the Menu are: (equaliser settings only if the USER setting is selected) ❒ AF SWITCHING (ON/OFF); (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system) ❒ TRAFFIC INFORMATION (ON/OFF); To set a personalised equaliser adjustment, set to “User” using the ❒...

  • Page 277: Af Switching Function

    AF SWITCHING function If the AF function has been activated, “AF” will light up in the (alternative frequency search) display. If the AF function has been activated and the radio is not able to The radio can operate in two different modes using RDS: receive the current station, the radio activates the automatic search, ❒...

  • Page 278: Traffic Information Function

    TRAFFIC INFORMATION function Note In some countries there are radio stations that, even with the (traffic information) TP function activated, do not transmit traffic information (the “TP” icon appears on the display). Some stations on the FM band (FM1, FM2 and FMA) can If the radio is tuned to a station in the AM band, when TA is broadcast information about traffic conditions.

  • Page 279: Regional Mode Function

    REGIONAL MODE function MP3 DISPLAY function (regional transmission reception) (MP3 CD data display) Some national broadcasters will transmit regional programmes at This function makes it possible to select the information shown by certain times of the day (that vary from region to region). the display when listening to a CD containing MP3 tracks.

  • Page 280: Speed Volume Function

    SPEED VOLUME function RADIO ON VOLUME function (speed-based volume change) (radio volume limit activation/deactivation) (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system) This function makes it possible to activate/deactivate the volume This function automatically adapts the volume level to the speed of limits when the radio is turned on.

  • Page 281: Phone Function

    PHONE FUNCTION With Speech volume function not present on the (telephone volume adjustment) Menu (only with Blue&Me™ system) When a phone call is received, the audio passes to the car’s audio system through the radio. With Speech volume function present in Menu The telephone audio always arrives at a fixed volume, but it can be By turning the ON/OFF left knob/button or pressing the adjusted during a conversation using the ON/OFF button/knob.

  • Page 282: Aux Offset Function

    AUX OFFSET function RADIO OFF function (alignment of the portable device volume with that of (on and off mode) the other sources) This function is used to set the radio switching-off mode to one of (for versions/markets, where provided) two different settings. This function enables the alignment of the volume of the AUX To activate the function, use the button.

  • Page 283: System Reset Function

    SYSTEM RESET function ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION This function is used to restore all settings to the factory values. The radio is equipped with an anti-theft protection system based on the exchange of information between the radio and the electronic The options are: control unit (Body Computer) on the car.
  • Page 284 The waiting time will be shown on the display with the text “Radio blocked/wait”. After the text has disappeared it is possible to start In case of loss of the car radio passport, contact the Alfa Romeo the code entry procedure again.

  • Page 285: Radio (Tuner)

    RADIO (TUNER) PRESET BUTTONS The buttons numbered from 1 to 6 are used to set the following INTRODUCTION preset stations: ❒ 18 in the FM band (6 in FM1, 6 in FM2, 6 in FMT or “FMA” (on When the radio is switched on, the last function selected before it was switched off is activated: Radio, CD, CD MP3 or Media Player some versions));...

  • Page 286: Storing The Last Station Listened To

    STORING THE LAST STATION MANUAL TUNING LISTENED TO This is used to manually search for stations in the preselected band. The radio automatically stores the last station that was selected for Select the desired frequency band and then press the each reception band, which is then tuned into when the radio is button briefly and repeatedly to start to the search in the desired turned on or when the reception band is changed.

  • Page 287: Autostore Function

    AUTOSTORE FUNCTION EMERGENCY ALARM RECEPTION (automatic station storing) The radio is configured to receive emergency alerts in RDS mode in To activate the AutoSTore function, hold the FM AS button down exceptional circumstances or where dangerous situations are until an acoustic signal is heard. With this function, the radio present (earthquakes, floods, etc.) if these are being transmitted by automatically stores the 6 stations with the strongest signal in the current broadcaster.

  • Page 288: Eon Function (Enhanced Other Network)

    EON FUNCTION STEREOPHONIC BROADCASTERS (Enhanced Other Network) If the incoming signal is weak, playback is automatically switched In some countries, there are circuits that group multiple from Stereo to Mono. broadcasters that transmit traffic information together. In this case, the programme of the station that is being listened to will be temporarily interrupted to: ❒...

  • Page 289: Cd Player

    CD PLAYER LOADING/EJECTING A CD To load the CD, insert it gently into the slot to activate the motorised INTRODUCTION loading system, which will position it correctly. The CD can be loaded with radio off and the ignition key turned to This section describes the variants regarding the operation of the MAR: in this case the radio will remain off.

  • Page 290: Display Information

    Possible error messages DISPLAY INFORMATION If the CD loaded cannot be read (e.g. a CD ROM has been When the CD player is working, the display will show the inserted or the CD is inserted upside down or there is reading following information: error) the display will show the text “CD Disc error”.

  • Page 291: Track Selection (Forward/Back)

    TRACK SELECTION (forward/back) TRACK FAST FORWARD/REWIND Briefly press the button to play the previous CD track and the The fast forward/rewind will stop once the button is released. button to play the next track. PAUSE FUNCTION The tracks are selected cyclically: the first track is selected after the last track and vice versa.

  • Page 292: Mp3 Cd Player

    MP3 CD PLAYER The operating conditions and specifications for playing MP3 files are as follows: ❒ the CD-ROMs used should be burnt according to the ISO 9660 INTRODUCTION standard; This section only describes the variants regarding the operation of ❒ the music files must have an “.mp3” extension: files with a the CD MP3 player: as far as the operation of the radio is different extension cannot be played;...

  • Page 293: Selecting Mp3 Sessions On Hybrid Discs

    SELECTING MP3 SESSIONS ON HYBRID DISPLAY INFORMATION DISCS ID3-TAG information display If a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, Enhanced, CD-Extra) also containing MP3 files, the radio automatically starts playing the In addition to the information relating to the time elapsed, the audio session.

  • Page 294: Selecting Next/Previous Folder

    SELECTING NEXT/PREVIOUS FOLDER STRUCTURE OF THE FOLDERS Press the button to select a subsequent folder or press the The radio with MP3 player: button to select a previous folder. ❒ recognises only the folders that contain MP3 format files; The display will show the number and the name of the folder (e.g. ❒...

  • Page 295: Aux (Only With The Blue&Me™ System)

    AUX (only with the Blue&Me™ IMPORTANT system) The functions of the device connected to the AUX socket are directly (for versions/markets, where provided) managed by the device itself; it is not possible to change track/folder/playlist with radio or steering wheel controls. INTRODUCTION Do not leave the cable of your portable player connected to the AUX socket after disconnection, to avoid possible hiss from the...

  • Page 296: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MP3 FILE READING Track skips during MP3 file playback GENERAL The CD is scratched or dirty. Clean the CD, referring to the contents Low volume of the “CD” paragraph in the “Introduction” section. The Fader function should be adjusted only to the values “F” (front) to prevent a reduction in radio output power and the muting of the The duration of the MP3 tracks is not shown correctly volume if the Fader level adjustment is equal to R+9.
  • Page 305 INDEX Body versions........214 Cigar lighter ........83 Bodywork Cleaning and maintenance GETTING TO KNOW BS system........101 YOUR CAR – bodywork codes......214 – bodywork ........209 – Mechanical Brake Assist....102 – maintenance ........209 – car interior........211 –...
  • Page 306 Cruise Control........75 Engine compartment Front driver side airbag ......138 – checking levels ........ 193 Front passenger airbag......138 GETTING TO KNOW ashboard ........YOUR CAR – washing ......... 210 Front roof light Daytime running lights (DRL) ....69 Engine coolant temperature gauge ..
  • Page 307 – Rear head restraints......53 – Extending the luggage Pollen filter........... 202 compartment........96 Hill Holder system ........ 103 Power sockets........83 GETTING TO KNOW – Luggage compartment YOUR CAR Preparation for "Isofix" child seat ..134 dentification data initialisation ........95 Preparation to install a portable –...
  • Page 308 – blades ..........206 Side airbags (Side Bags - Window The keys ..........40 Bags) ..........139 Reconfigurable multifunction display ..25 – Code Card........40 GETTING TO KNOW Side bags (front side airbags) ....140 YOUR CAR Refuelling ..........241 –...
  • Page 309 DC system (Vehicle Dynamics Windscreen wiper Control) ..........103 – blades ..........206 GETTING TO KNOW arning lights on panel ....YOUR CAR – replacing wiper blades ....206 Weights..........237 Wiring for radio system......115 Welcome movement ......26 Wheel rims SAFETY –...
  • Page 310 PARTS&SERVICES TECHNICAL SERVICES - SERVICE ENGINEERING Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 3 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Ital ) Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A. 48 5 Print no. 60438 - 1 Edition - 0 /2012 All rights reserved. Reproduction, even partial, is prohibited without written authorisation from Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
  • Page 312 ENGLISH Alfa Services...

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