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  • Page 2 The enclosed Warranty Booklet also contains the regulations, the warranty certificate and a guide to the services offered by Alfa Romeo. Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo, you are not only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organisation is at your service for any assistance problems you may have.
  • Page 3 VERY IMPORTANT! FUEL CAPACITY Petrol engines: only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 R.O.N. Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused. STARTING THE ENGINE Petrol engines with mechanical transmission: make sure that the handbrake is engaged;...
  • Page 4 If after purchasing the car you wish to install accessories that need an electrical supply (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services who will assess the overall electrical absorption and check whether the car system is able to withstand the load required.
  • Page 5 Alfa Romeo Network. Warranty Booklet The Warranty Booklet is delivered together with every new car and contains the regulations tied to the services given by Alfa Romeo Services and to the warranty conditions.
  • Page 6 The texts, illustrations and specifications given in this booklet refer to the car at the time of going to press. As part of our ongoing striving to improve our products, Alfa Romeo may introduce technical changes during production, therefore the specifications and fittings may be altered without prior notice.
  • Page 7: The Alfa Romeo Code System

    (Alfa Romeo CODE) which vided. precautions to be taken as regards that par- is activated automatically when the key is ticular component.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT To guarantee the perfect The driver should always keep the elec- KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL efficiency of the electronic devices contained tronic CODE card with him/her in the event The key with remote control (fig. 4) is in keys, avoid letting them directly exposed of having to carry out emergency starting.
  • Page 9 To insert the metal insert in the key grip: OPENING THE TAILGATE The metal insert (A) of the key operates: – the ignition switch – keep the button (B) pressed The tailgate can be opened from outside by remote control pressing button (E), even if the –...
  • Page 10 CODE card, a personal identity document it will be possible to test the system: switch and the car’s ownership documents. nition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo CODE off the engine turning the ignition key to control unit sends a recognition code to the STOP;...
  • Page 11 If when pressing button (B or C-fig. 6) reconfigurable multifunction dis- on the remote control, nothing happens, the play, the Alfa Romeo CODE warn- – using a finely-tipped screwdriver, turn battery should be replaced by a new one ing light (Y) turns on again flash-...
  • Page 12: Electronic Alarm

    It also makes it possible to cut off the volumetric protection. IMPORTANT The engine inhibitor func- A0A0601b A0A0005b tion is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE system which is activated automatically when the ignition key is removed. fig. 6 fig. 7...
  • Page 13 If the doors, bonnet and boot are shut cor- and siren rectly and the control signal is repeated, the 9 flashes: at least three causes of system self-diagnostic has detected a sys- alarm. tem operating fault. It is therefore necessary to contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
  • Page 14 WHEN THE ALARM IS VOLUMETRIC PROTECTION HOW TO CUT OFF TRIGGERED THE ALARM SYSTEM To make sure that the protection system works correctly the side windows and sun- When the system is on, the alarm comes To deactivate the alarm system complete- roof (if fitted) must be properly shut.
  • Page 15: Ignition Device

    IGNITION DEVICE IMPORTANT Do not leave the key in When leaving the car al- this position when the engine is stopped. ways remove the key from the ignition to prevent any – AVV: unstable position for starting the occupants of the car from acciden- engine.
  • Page 16 STEERING LOCK DOORS OPENING/CLOSING FROM INSIDE Engaging: – move the key to STOP or PARK, then Before opening a door, al- Front doors remove the key and turn the steering wheel ways make sure that it can – To open the door, pull the handle slightly to facilitate the locking action.
  • Page 17 CENTRAL LOCKING FRONT SEATS Fabric upholstery of your car is purpose-made to This allows central locking of the door withstand common wear locks. resulting from normal use of the Only make adjustments To engage central locking, the doors must car. It is however absolutely nec- when the car is stationary.
  • Page 18 DRIVER’S SEAT LUMBAR TILTING THE BACK REST fig. 12 CENTRAL ARMREST (fig. 13 ADJUSTMENT fig. 12 To gain access to the rear seats, pull the The armrest, fitted on some versions, is ad- Turn the knob (D) until obtaining the most handle (E), the back rest folds and the seat justable and can be raised and lowered to comfortable position.
  • Page 19 HEADREST ADJUSTMENT Remember that headrests SEAT WARMING fig. 14 should be adjusted so that fig. 15 Seat warming, fitted on certain versions, the nape, and not the neck, To increase passengers’ safety, the head- is turned on and off through the switch (A) rests on them.
  • Page 20: Rear Seats

    REAR SEATS EXTENDING THE Removing the rear parcel shelf LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT Proceed as follows: The split of rear seat makes it possible to – free the ends of the two rods (A-fig. 18) Fabric upholstery of your extend the luggage compartment totally or supporting the parcel shelf (B) pulling the car is purpose-made to partially, acting separately on one of the two...
  • Page 21 Total extension – raise the headrest to the highest posi- IMPORTANT For versions/markets tion, press both buttons (A-fig. 21) at the where applicable, the retainer levers are re- Proceed as follows: side of the two supports, then remove the placed by buttons (one for each side). To re- headrest pulling them upwards;...
  • Page 22 Partial extension HEADREST ADJUSTMENT The particular headrest shape interferes in- tentionally with the rear passenger’s correct fig. 24 For partial extension, proceed as follows: position on the back rest; this forces the pas- The car may be fitted with two headrests senger to raise the headrest to use it cor- –...
  • Page 23: Steering Wheel

    LUGGAGE STEERING WHEEL CENTRAL ARMREST fig. 25 RETAINER NET To use the armrest (A), present only on certain versions, lower it as illustrated. The driver can adjust the steering wheel (where provided) position in rake and height. To do this, release the lever (A-fig. 27) Present only on certain versions, the re- pulling it towards the steering wheel.
  • Page 24 REAR-VIEW MIRROR OUTER Folding fig. 30 ADJUSTMENT – In the event of need (for example when Electric adjustment fig. 29 the mirror causes difficulty in narrow spaces) – use the switch (A) to select the mirror it is possible to fold the mirror moving it from required (right or left);...
  • Page 25: Power Windows

    POWER WINDOWS Defrosting/demisting fig. 31-32 Driver’ side fig. 33) The electric mirrors are fitted with heat- The driver’s door panel contains the but- ing coils which come into operation with tons that control the following windows, IMPORTANT With the ignition key at rearscreen heating pressing the button (A) with the ignition key at MAR: STOP or removed, the power windows re-...
  • Page 26 IMPORTANT The driver’s power window Always remove the igni- Passenger’s side fig. 34 is fitted with the “continuous automatic op- tion key when getting out The button (A) controls the passenger’s eration” device for both lowering and raising of the car to prevent the side window.
  • Page 27: Seat Belts

    For all versions, after unlocking the doors, Proceed as follows with doors closed: SEAT BELTS keeping the remote control button pressed 1. open completely the driver’s window for about 2 seconds will obtain window USING THE SEAT BELTS keeping the button pressed for at least opening.
  • Page 28 To unfasten the seat belts: press FRONT SEAT BELT HEIGHT Always adjust the seat button (C-fig. 35). Guide the seat belt belt height when the car is ADJUSTMENT with your hand while it is rewinding, to pre- stationary. Always adjust the height of the belts adapt- vent it from twisting.
  • Page 29 REAR BELTS Rear seat belts shall be worn as shown in PRE-TENSIONING DEVICES fig. 38. Fig. 39 shows improper belt fas- To fasten the belt: gently pull the belt from To increase the efficiency of the front seat tening. To tilt the back rest see paragraph its reel and guide the tape to prevent it from belts, the car is fitted with pre-tensioning de- “Boot extension”.
  • Page 30 If, however, you mud, it must be replaced. tant mothers: the risk of injury in the case need assistance, go to Alfa Romeo of accident is greatly reduced for them and Authorised Services. the unborn child if they are wearing a seat belt.
  • Page 31 Seat belts should always be worn rised personnel. Always contact an in both the front and rear positions! Alfa Romeo Authorised Service. Travelling without seat belt in- creases the risk of serious injury or death in the case of accident.
  • Page 32 If the seat belt has been HOW TO KEEP THE SEAT BELTS – prevent the reels from getting wet: their subjected to shock, for ex- correct operation is only guaranteed if wa- ALWAYS IN EFFICIENT ample during an accident, it ter does not get inside;...
  • Page 33 (see paragraph “Front passenger sidered as adults and wear the seat belts countries according to EC Directive air bag”). The front passenger’s normally. Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo offers 2003/20/EC. seat shall be adjusted in the most seats for each weight group, which are the...
  • Page 34 GROUP 0 AND 0+ (fig. 43) GROUP 1 (fig. 44) The illustration is indica- tive only for assembly. As- Babies up to 13 kg must be carried fac- Starting from 9 to 18 kg in weight, chil- semble the seat according ing behind on a cradle seat which, support- dren may be carried facing forwards with to the compulsory instructions pro-...
  • Page 35 GROUP 2 (fig. 45) GROUP 3 (fig. 46) The illustration is indica- tive only for assembly. As- Starting from 15 to 25 kg in weight, chil- For children from 22 up to 36 kg the semble the seat according dren may be restrained directly by the car child’s chest is thick enough not to need the to the compulsory instructions pro- seat belts.
  • Page 36 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON CHILD’S SEAT USE Your car complies with the new European Directive 2000/3/EC regulating child’s seat assembling on the different car seats according to the following table: Front Rear Central Range of weight passenger passengers passenger Group Group 0, 0+...
  • Page 37 Below is a summary of the rules – All restraint systems are strictly for one PRESETTING FOR of safety to be followed for car- child only: never use for two children at the MOUNTING rying children: same time. “ISOFIX TYPE” CHILD –...
  • Page 38 It is actually possible to mount both the MOUNTING THE ISOFIX TYPE – push the child restraint system until hear- traditional restraint system and the Isofix ing the locking clicks; CHILD’S SEAT one, e.g. the traditional one on the left and –...
  • Page 39: Air Bag

    Group 1 With this configuration, the child is secured AIR BAG also by the car seat belts and by the upper For proper mounting proceed as follows: belts. To apply car seat belts to child’s seat The car is fitted with front air bags for the refer to the child’s seat handbook.
  • Page 40 The front air bag (driver’s and passenger’s) Do not apply stickers or DRIVER’S FRONT AIR BAG does not replace but is complementary to other objects on the steer- It consists of an instant-inflating cushion the use of belts, which should always be ing wheel and on the pas- contained in a special recess in the centre of worn, as specified by law in Europe and...
  • Page 41 PASSENGER’S SERIOUS DANGER MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF Children may placed FRONT AIRBAG PASSENGER’S FRONT AIRBAG on the front seat of (fig. 52) It consists of an instant-inflating cushion cars fitted with passenger’s air bag (upon request for versions / contained in a special recess in the dash- deactivation.
  • Page 42: Side Air Bags

    The key can be inserted and removed in SIDE AIR BAGS WINDOW BAG (fig. 54) both positions. (SIDE BAG - WINDOW BAG) The window bag is formed of two “cur- IMPORTANT Operate the switch only tain” cushions housed in the side roof lining when the engine is not running and the ig- covered by a special trim, which protects the SIDE BAG (fig.
  • Page 43 This Romeo Authorised Services powder is not harmful and does not indicate If the car is to be demolished, Alfa Romeo a start of fire; also the surfaces of the de- Authorised Services should be contacted be- ployed bag and the car interior may be cov- forehand to have the system deactivated.
  • Page 44 ¬ does not turn on or air bag being triggered. checked by Alfa Romeo Authorized if it stays on when travelling there Services. could be a failure in safety sys- tems;...
  • Page 45: Steering Wheel Levers

    When the ignition key is The front air bag is trig- STEERING WHEEL turned to MAR, the warn- gered for shocks greater in LEVERS ing light F (with passen- magnitude than the pre- ger’s front air bag deactivation tensioners. For impacts between switch at ON) turns on and flash- these two thresholds, it is there- The devices and services controlled by the...
  • Page 46 When the dipped beam headlights and the Sidelights fig. 56 Main beams fig. 58 fog lamps are switched on, the outer light con- The sidelights are switched on by turning To turn the main beams on, set the knurled trol unit (integrated in the Body Computer) the knurled ring from O to 6.
  • Page 47 One of the warning lights (R or E) will “Follow me home” device Flashing fig. 59 come on on the instrument cluster at the fig. 61 The headlights are flashed pulling the lever same time. This function allows the illumination of the towards the steering wheel (instable posi- The lever is returned to its position auto- space in front of the car for the length of...
  • Page 48 This function can be interrupted by keep- Windscreen wiper-washer “Intelligent washing” function ing the lever pulled towards the steering fig. 62-63 Pulling the lever towards the steering wheel for more than 2 seconds. The lever can be moved to five different wheel (unstable position) operates the wind- positions, corresponding to: screen washer.
  • Page 49 Turning the knurled ring (F-fig. 62) it At each start, the rain sensor automatically Rain sensor fig. 64 is possible to increase the sensitivity of the stabilises at a temperature of about 40°C The rain sensor (A), fitted only on cer- rain sensor, obtaining a quicker change from to eliminate any condensation from the con- tain versions, is an electronic device com-...
  • Page 50: Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL The device is disengaged automatically in Headlamp washers fig. 65 any of the following cases: These come into operation when the wind- – pressing the brake pedal; screen washer is turned on with the dipped/main beam headlights on. GENERAL –...
  • Page 51 – ON is the normal operating position of TO MEMORISE TO RESET THE the device. When the ring (A) is in this THE SPEED MEMORISED SPEED position, the warning light Ü on the in- If the device has been disengaged for ex- Move the ring (A) to ON and take the car strument cluster turns on.
  • Page 52 TO REDUCE THE TO RESET THE MEMORISED The device may only be engaged in in 4th, 5th or 6th gear, depending on the speed MEMORISED SPEED SPEED of the car. Travelling downhill with the de- The speed memorised can be reduced in The memorised speed is automatically re- vice engaged the car speed may increase two ways:...
  • Page 53 DASHBOARD (For right-hand drive versions see dashboard and instruments in the dedicated paragraph at the end of the manual) A0A0748b fig. 67 1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. External lights control lever - 4. Instrument panel - 5. Tailgate release button - 6. Cards holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 7.
  • Page 54: Instrument Panel

    INSTRUMENT PANEL A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer dis- play (mileage recorder, trip meter with head- lamp position display) - E. Reconfigurable multifunction display - F.
  • Page 55 A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer dis- play (mileage recorder, trip meter with head- lamp position display) - E. Reconfigurable multifunction display - F.
  • Page 56 A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer dis- play (mileage recorder, trip meter with head- lamp position display) - E. Reconfigurable multifunction display - F.
  • Page 57 SPEEDOMETER IMPORTANT The electronic injection con- To reset the trip meter, keep button (A- fig. 73) on the plate at the side of the trol system gradually shuts off the flow of fu- (SPEED INDICATOR) steering column pressed for a few seconds. el when the engine is “over-revving”...
  • Page 58 STOP. If the engine is off but the key is at Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. MAR, a wrong fuel level could temporarily be indicated. This is due to the internal sys-...
  • Page 59 DIGITAL MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY (where fitted) The digital multifunction display shows the following: clock, outside temperature, buzzer setting (buzzer on/off), rheostat (light adjustment), condition of the inertial fuel cut-off switch (FPS on). CONTROL BUTTONS (fig. 75) To make use of the information the digital display (with the ignition key at MAR) is able to give, you should firstly familiarise with the con- trol buttons on the plate at the side of the steering column, using them as described in the following paragraphs.
  • Page 60 CLOCK (fig. 76) Adjusting the minutes BUZZER (fig. 77-78) Press the MODE button twice in , the Adjusting the hours The buzzer which accompanies the con- minutes will flash. Set the minutes required trols may be activated ( ) or deactivated Press the MODE button in , the hours using buttons ▲...
  • Page 61 LIGHT RHEOSTAT (fig. 79-80) ing is turned off with the exception of the INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF speedometer. SWITCH ON DISPLAY (fig. 81) This function makes it possible to adjust Keeping button ▲ pressed (on the plate the lighting (dimming/increasing) of the in- The display shown appears automatically at the side of the steering column) for more strument cluster, odometer display (total...
  • Page 62: Reconfigurable Multifunction Display

    RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY The reconfigurable multifunction display is INFORMATION ABOUT CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 83 able to display all the useful and necessary CAR CONDITION information when driving, in particular: MODE ❒ Trip computer; Press the button briefly: to confirm ❒ Lighting adjustment (rheostat); INFORMATION ON the selected option and/or to go to next STANDARD SCREEN...
  • Page 63 “SETUP MENU” The “Setup Menu” shall be used to perform the adjustments and/or settings described on the following pages, by pressing button MODE and ▲/▼ (see fig. 83). Press briefly button MODE to display the setup menu. The menu consists of a set of functions arranged in a “cir- cular fashion”...
  • Page 64 Engine oil level check Fig. 86 refers to the display with an oil Fig. 87 refers to the display with an oil (JTD versions) level below the preset minimum. In this con- level above the preset maximum. In this con- dition the bars are all empty.
  • Page 65 DIMMER SPEED To clear setting: ❒ press briefly button MODE: the display With this function it is possible to adjust With this function it is possible to set the will show the word OFF; the lighting (dimming/brightening) of the car speed limit (km/h or mph), when this instrument cluster, mileage recorder (total, limit is exceeded the driver is immediately ❒...
  • Page 66 TRIP B TIME DATE With this option it is possible to turn This function enables to set the clock This function enables to update the date (ON/OFF) the TRIP B function (partial (hours - minutes). (day - month - year). trip) which displays the figures relating to Proceed as follows: To correct the date proceed as follows:...
  • Page 67 DST (SUMMER TIME) MODE 12/24 TELEPHONE This option enables to turn ON/OFF the This option enables to set the clock in the This option enables to activate/deactivate summer time function (which corresponds 12h or 24h mode. (ON/OFF) displaying of the name (if in to + 1 hour in relation to the daylight time).
  • Page 68 NAVIGATION LANGUAGE UNITS This option enables, during use of the ra- This option enables to select the language This option enables to set the units for dis- dionavigator, activate/deactivate required for the texts shown on the display. tance covered (km or mi), fuel consumption (ON/OFF) the repetition of the pictograms (l/100 km, km/l or mpg) and tempera- To set the required language proceed as...
  • Page 69 MAR, starting from 2,000 km (or mi) from this deadline and it will be dis- played again every 200 km. The display can only be reset by Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- vices. MENU OFF Selecting this option will bring back to stan-...
  • Page 70: Trip Computer

    TRIP COMPUTER General features The “Trip computer” displays information relating to the operating status of the car. This function comprises the GENERAL TRIP, concerning the “complete mission” of the car (journey) and TRIP B, concerning the partial mission of the car; this latter function (as shown in the fol- lowing diagram) is “contained”...
  • Page 71 The GENERAL TRIP displays the figures re- Values displayed Range lating to: Average consumption This value shows the distance in km (or ❒ Average consumption mi) that the car can still cover before need- This value shows the average consumption ing fuel, assuming that driving conditions ❒...
  • Page 72 New mission (reset) SET BUTTON Start of journey procedure (reset) Reset can be: This button, set on the right steering col- umn stalk (fig. 86), shall be used (with With ignition key at MAR, press and keep ❒ “manual”: reset is performed by the dri- ignition key MAR), to enter the GENERAL button SET pressed for over 2 seconds to ver by pressing for long button SET;...
  • Page 73: Warning Lights

    If the warning light does not turn off with- few seconds. in the next 2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Low brake fluid level The warning light turns on (together with message + symbol on the display) when the...
  • Page 74 If message + symbol are displayed, con- The warning light stays on glowing steadi- tact immediately Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- ly if there is a failure in the air bag system. vices. If message + symbol are...
  • Page 75 On versions with Selespeed transmission, warning light on may cause damages. Con- message + symbol are displayed when there tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon is a failure in the Selespeed transmission. In as possible. The warning light goes off if the...
  • Page 76: Diesel Versions

    IMPORTANT The turning on at the same time of warning light U and sym- set temperature. Start the engine immedi- bol Y indicates a failure of the Alfa Romeo ately after the symbol turns off. If, turning the ignition key CODE system.
  • Page 77 (diesel versions) (diesel versions) there is a failure in the glow plug warming (upon request for system. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser- versions/markets vices as soon as possible to have the fault Message + symbol are displayed when where applicable) eliminated.
  • Page 78 ABS system. Drive with the utmost care to the nearest Caution is advisable, particularly in all cas- Alfa Romeo Authorized Service to have the es of less than perfect grip. It is necessary system checked. to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services...
  • Page 79 + symbol on the dis- play) also indicates a failure of the ASR sys- Warning light F indi- tem. In this case contact Alfa Romeo Au- thorized Services as soon as possible. cates also warning light ¬...
  • Page 80 EXTERNAL LIGHTS FUEL RESERVE SIDE/TAILLIGHTS FAILURE (amber) (green) (amber) Turning the ignition key to MAR, the The warning light turns on (on certain ver- The warning light turns on when side/tail- warning light turns on, but it should go off sions with the message on the display) lights or low beams are turned on.
  • Page 81 MAR. is detected to the engine oil level sensor. display for aprrox. 10 seconds then, only Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as the symbol will stay displayed until tem- soon as possible to have the failure elimi- perature exceeds 6°C or until the engine...
  • Page 82 HEATING AND CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM A0A0703b fig. 87 1 Upper stationary vent for defrosting or demisting windscreen - 2 Upper centre adjustable vent - 3 Stationary vents for defrosting or demist- ing side windows - 4 Adjustable centre, swivel vents - 5 Side adjustable and swivel outlets - 6 Front feet area fixed vents - 7 Rear feet area fixed vents - 8 Rear adjustable swivel outlet.
  • Page 83 UPPER CENTRE VENT SIDE SWIVEL OUTLET REAR SWIVEL OUTLET ADJUSTMENT (fig. 88) ADJUSTMENT (fig. 89) ADJUSTMENT (fig. 90) The vent (1) has an opening/closing To direct the flow of air, turn the knurled control (A). ring (A) and/or directly use control (B) To direct the flow of air, turn the knurled •...
  • Page 84: Manual Climate Control System

    MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM QUICK DEMISTING/DEFROSTING A0A0730b Below is a brief description of the cli- mate control system functions. To obtain them, set the pointer on the rings of the corresponding knobs as illus- trated. For more detailed information about the system and how to make the best use of it, read the instructions given in the fol- lowing pages.
  • Page 85 A0A0732b CONTROLS (fig. 93) 1 - Air temperature adjustment knob 2 - Fan speed adjustment knob 3 - Air distribution selector knob 4 - Air recirculation on/off button v 5 - Rearscreen heating on/off button fig. 93...
  • Page 86 AIR TEMPERATURE AIR DISTRIBUTION KNOB Splitting of air flow between the ≤ windscreen/front side windows ADJUSTMENT KNOB Turning the knob ring (3-fig. 93), the and the lower part of the passenger com- following positions are selected in sequence: Turn the ring of knob (1-fig. 93) clock- partment.
  • Page 87 INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION The inside air recirculation REARSCREEN HEATING system makes it possible ON/OFF BUTTON ON/OFFBUTTON to reach the required Pressing button (4-fig. 93) v acti- Pressing button (5-fig. 93) turns “heating” or “cooling” conditions vates inside air re-circulation and the led on demisting/defrosting of the rearscreen, faster.
  • Page 88: Demisting/Defrosting Screens, Windows, Mirrors

    A0A0733b DEMISTING AND/OR DEFROSTING THE WINDSCREEN AND FRONT SIDE WINDOWS, REARSCREEN AND WING MIRRORS ) (fig. 94) DEF FUNCTION Proceed as follows: fig. 94 - turn the ring of the air distribution knob (3) to the - symbol. When the max demisting/defrosting func- IMPORTANT In cases of heavy damp tion is on, the led next to the rearscreen and/or rain and/or big differences in tem-...
  • Page 89 Alfa Romeo and vents. Authorised Services.
  • Page 90 AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (for versions/markets where applicable) A0A0203b To start the system (fig. 96): - turn the knob rings to set the required temperatures (driver’s side - passenger’s side). - press the button. AUTO IMPORTANT The climate control sys- tem makes it possible to personalise the temperatures required on the two side with a maximum difference of 7°C...
  • Page 91 GENERAL To ensure correct opera- On certain versions, the system is inte- tion of the incipient mist- grated by an antipollution sensor capable The car is fitted with a two-zone climate ing sensor, stickers must of automatically switching on inside air control system, controlled by an electronic not be applied (road licence holder, recirculation to lessen the harmful effects...
  • Page 92 The air quality control is also entrusted to The settings of the following functions IMPORTANT Manual selections pre- a combined particle and activated carbon can be modified manually: vail over automatic ones and remain in filter. The climate control system automat- storage until the user decides to resume - fan speed ically controls and adjusts the following...
  • Page 93 A0A0090b CONTROLS (fig. 97) 1 - Inside temperature set display (dri- ver’s side) 2 - Inside temperature adjustment knob (driver’s side) 3 - Fan speed set and system off display 4 - Knob for adjusting the fan speed and switching the system off 5 - Inside temperature set display (pas- senger’s side) 6 - Inside temperature adjustment knob...
  • Page 94 HOW TO USE IMPORTANT To be able to be accepted With one or more functions engaged by the system, the difference in the tem- manually, the adjustment of the tempera- THE AUTOMATIC TWO-ZONE perature between the driver’s and passen- ture of the air admitted to the passenger CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ger’s side must be within a range of 7°C.
  • Page 95 A0A0204b AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT KNOBS (fig. 98) Turning the rings of knobs (2 or 6), clockwise or counter-clockwise, respective- ly highers or lowers the temperature of the air required respectively in the left zone (knob 2) or right zone (knob 6) of the passenger compartment.
  • Page 96 A0A0218b HI function (highest heating power - fig. 99) This is turned on setting on the display a temperature above 32.5°C, and can be activated independently from the driver’s or passenger’s side or both; this setting brings the system to the “monozone” mode and is shown on both displays.
  • Page 97 A0A0219b LO function (highest cooling power - fig. 100) This is turned on setting on the display a temperature below 16.5°C; this setting is shown on both displays. This function can be engaged when requiring to cool the passenger compart- ment as quickly as possible, exploiting the maximum potential of the system.
  • Page 98 A0A0207b MONO BUTTON FOR ALIGNMENT OF THE TEMPERATURE SET (fig. 101) Pressing button (12) automati- MONO cally aligns the temperature on the pas- senger’s side with that on the driver’s side, therefore it is possible to set the same temperature between the two zones simply turning the ring of knob (2) on the driver’s side.
  • Page 99 A0A0205b FAN SPEED ADJUSTMENT KNOB (fig. 102-103) Turning the ring of knob (4), clockwise or counter-clockwise, increases or decreas- es the speed of the fan, thus the amount of air admitted to the passenger compart- ment; the 16 selectable speeds are shown on a bar (in steps of 3), up to a maximum of 6 bars lit: - maximum fan speed = all bars lit;...
  • Page 100 A0A0208b AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION BUTTONS (fig. 104) Pressing one or more buttons (10) it is possible to manually choose one of the 5 possible air distributions to the passenger compartment: R E Flow of air to the dashboard centre and side outlets and rear outlet. R E Splitting of the air flow between the Z vents to the lower part of the pas- senger compartment (warmest air)
  • Page 101 A0A0210b CLIMATE CONTROL COMPRESSOR ON/OFF ENABLE BUTTON (fig. 105) √ Pressing button (14) enables the turning on of the climate control compres- sor. This condition is shown by the lighting up of the led on the button itself. When the climate control compressor is turned off, the leds on buttons (13) AUTO √...
  • Page 102 A0A0212b INSIDE AIR RE-CIRCULATION ON/OFF BUTTON (fig. 107) Inside air re-circulartion is controlled according to three operating logics: - automatic control, indicated by the turning on of the right led on the button; - forced engagement (inside air re-circu- lation always on), indicated by the turning on of the left led on the button (and by the right led going off at the same time);...
  • Page 103 A0A0209b It is advisable to turn on the inside air re-circulation system in queues or tunnels to avoid admitting polluted air from outside. The prolonged use of this function should however be avoid- ed, especially with several persons on board, to avoid the possibility of the windows misting inside.
  • Page 104 A0A0213b FRONT WINDOWS FAST DEMISTING/DEFROSTING ) FUNCTION (fig. 109) Pressing button (7) the climate con- trol automatically activates timed opera- tion of all the functions needed to quicken demisting/defrosting of the windscreen and front side windows, i.e.: - it turns on the climate control compres- sor;...
  • Page 105 Have the conditions of the filter checked IMPORTANT The system automatical- tering external air, thus admitting to the by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services at least ly turns on rearscreen heating if the tem- passenger compartment purified air, free once a year, preferably at the onset of perature is below 3°C.
  • Page 106: Parking Sensors

    PARKING SENSORS ACTIVATION OPERATION WITH TRAILER (fig. 111) Sensors are automatically activated when the reverse gear is engaged. (upon request for versions/markets where Parking sensor operation As the distance from the obstacle behind is deactivated automati- applicable) the car decreases, the acoustic alarm cally when the trailer elec- becomes more frequent.
  • Page 107 CONTROLS Use of the hazard lights is REAR FOG GUARDS (fig. 112) ruled by the Highway Code These are turned on, with the dipped beam of the country in which the TAILGATE OPENING (fig. 112) headlights or fog lights on, pressing button car is used.
  • Page 108 DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM INERTIAL FUEL CUT-OFF If a smell of fuel is noted following an accident, or (fig. 112) SWITCH (fig. 113) the fuel system is leaking, To lock the doors simultaneously, press but- This is an automatic safety switch, to be to avoid the risk of fire do not re- ton (E), on the centre console panel, re- found on the floor next to the driver’s door...
  • Page 109 If it does not occur contact Alfa Romeo Au- thorised Services to have the hand brake adjusted. Xenon headlights aiming is automatic, ver- sions with this optional are therefore not fit- ted with headlight aiming device.
  • Page 110 To release the hand brake: GEARSHIFT LEVER (fig. 116) To change gear smoothly, the clutch pedal must be – slightly lift the lever (A) and press the The position of the single gears is shown fully depressed. Therefore, release button (B); by the pictogram on the gearshift lever knob.
  • Page 111 SELESPEED Gearshifting takes place through a floating The gearbox can work according to two op- control lever (A-fig. 117) with “only one erating modes: TRANSMISSION stable central position”. Using this lever it is – the first is semi-automatic (hereinafter (on request for versions/markets possible to request increase/decrease of the called MANUAL), in which the driver shifts where applicable)
  • Page 112 STOP and wait for the dis- 5 = fifth gear; play to go off, then repeat the system acti- R = reverse. vation procedure. If the fault persists, con- tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. A0A9081g fig. 120...
  • Page 113 OPERATION WITH ENGINE OFF lever forwards causes the engagement of If the car is on the move, the request is first gear (1). not accepted; wait for the car to stop and IMPORTANT Before using the gearshift then request reverse gear engagement –...
  • Page 114 STARTING THE ENGINE SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE NEVER leave the car with the gears in neutral (N). AND SYSTEM DEACTIVATION The engine can be started with the gear engaged or in neutral (N), provided that the Turning the ignition key to STOP the en- brake pedal is pressed down.
  • Page 115 MOVING OFF THE CAR The driver is informed of the reverse gear Moving off the car is obtained: engaged condition by the intermittent sound With the engine running and the car sta- 1) releasing the brake pedal; of the buzzer as well as by the display. tionary, the gears that can be engaged for 2) gradually pressing the accelerator ped- moving off are only first (1), second (2) or...
  • Page 116 IMPORTANT NOTES Though strongly inadvisable, if due to un- Still due to safety reasons, with the car sta- foreseen circumstances when driving down- tionary, the engine running and gear (1), – With the car stopped and a gear en- hill the car is allowed to travel with the gear- (2) or (R) engaged, the system activates gaged always keep the brake pedal pressed box in neutral (N), when the engagement...
  • Page 117 STOPPING THE CAR OPERATION – the second one is fully automatic (CITY), in which the system decides di- To stop the car, simply release the accel- The gearbox can work according to two op- rectly when to shift gear according to driving erator pedal and, if necessary, press the erating modes: conditions.
  • Page 118 SEMIAUTOMATIC OPERATION The requests to change gear may take When changing gear it is not necessary place through: to release the accelerator pedal because the (MANUAL) Selespeed system directly controls the en- – the control lever on the centre console In the MANUAL operating mode the dis- gine in such a way as to: (A-fig.
  • Page 119 With the accelerator pedal pressed to over – if sticking occurs during the engagement AUTOMATIC OPERATION (CITY) 60% of its stroke and an engine speed of a gear, the system firstly tries to engage The CITY automatic operating mode is se- above 5000 rpm, gearshifting becomes the required gear again and, if it is still not lected pressing the button (A-fig.
  • Page 120 Alfa Romeo dicated on the display by warning light t Authorized Services as soon as reach the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized (fig. 127), dedicated message and possible to have the fault elimi- Services to have the fault detected elimi- buzzer.
  • Page 121 If setting to neutral is not possible, do not off; the clutch is fully disengaged. tow the car and contact Alfa Romeo Autho- – the system has shifted automatically rized Services. If the gearbox is in neutral (N) and want-...
  • Page 122: Interior Fittings

    INTERIOR FITTINGS Never travel with the FRONT ROOF LIGHT glovebox open: the lid (fig. 130) might harm the passenger The roof light comprises two courtesy lights in the event of an accident. with corresponding control switch. GLOVEBOX IMPORTANT When a door is opened, On the dashboard there is a glovebox with the roof light turns on and timing of about lid and light.
  • Page 123 Unlocking the doors using the remote con- IMPORTANT Turning the ignition key to COURTESY LIGHTS trol, the roof light turns on gradually and tim- STOP, turning the roof light on is only pos- (fig. 131) ing is activated automatically for about 15 sible for 15 minutes;...
  • Page 124 REAR ROOF LIGHT (fig. 132) On the light there is a switch with three PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 133) positions. (for versions/markets where IMPORTANT When a door is opened, applicable) When switch (A) is in the central posi- the roof light turns on and timing of about tion (0) the light turns on automatically 3 minutes is activated automatically, after The light (A) housed in the doors turns on...
  • Page 125 DETERRENT LED (fig. 134) FRONT ASHTRAY AND CIGAR Do not use the ashtray as waste paper basket: it LIGHTER (fig. 135) The led (A) on the instrument cluster might set on fire in contact comes into operation when the doors are To gain access to the ashtray and the cig- with cigarette stubs.
  • Page 126 REAR ASHTRAYS (fig. 136) CARD HOLDER RECESS ODDMENT POCKETS AND GLASS HOLDER (fig. 137) ON FRONT DOORS (fig. 138) For the rear passengers there are two con- (for versions/markets where cealed ashtrays. Each front door has an oddment pocket applicable) (A).
  • Page 127 A0A0121b For the installation of a cell phone and connection to the provision in the car, contact only Alfa Romeo Autho- rised Services; this will guarantee first-rate results with no possibil- ity of any inconvenience that may compromise the safety of the car.
  • Page 128 Alfa Romeo Autho- IMPORTANT The use of mobile phones, rised Services, whose qualified personnel,...
  • Page 129 BOOT OPENING FROM INSIDE OPENING WITH REMOTE (fig. 141) CONTROL (fig. 142) Tailgate is released electrically and this can The tailgate can be opened by remote con- The tailgate can be opened: be performed only when the ignition key trol from outside pressing the button (A), from the outside of the car - by a is in position MAR with car at a standstill also when the electronic alarm is engaged.
  • Page 130 To lock, push in correspondence with the IMPORTANT Turning the ignition key to tending the luggage compartment” in the Alfa Romeo badge to lower tailgate, until STOP, opening the tailgate, turning on the chapter “Getting to know you car”): you feel the click of the lock.
  • Page 131 “Headlights” in this chapter). For correct use gage restrainer, if present (in any case avail- of the aiming device, also make sure that able c/o Alfa Romeo Authorised Services). the load does not exceed the values given in the same paragraph.
  • Page 132 BONNET Carry out this operation Scarves, ties and loose only with the car station- clothing may be caught in ary. the moving parts. The bonnet opening lever is under the left end of the dashboard. DANGER-SERIOUS To open: JURY. When carrying out checks or maintenance op- –...
  • Page 133 The display (A), in the tachometer shows positions during adjustment. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have the headlights correctly adjusted. IMPORTANT The headlight inner sur- face may get slightly misted: this does not mean it is faulty;...
  • Page 134 Correct positions as a function of the load: IMPORTANT Xenon headlights aiming HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT is automatic, versions with this optional are ABROAD (fig. 149-150) – position 0: one or two people occupy- therefore not fitted with headlight aiming ing the front seats The dipped-beam headlights are adjusted device.
  • Page 135 If you have never previously used cars fit- The ABS better exploits ted with ABS, it is advisable to practice a lit- the grip available, but can- (on request for versions/markets tle on a slippery surface, naturally in safe- not increase it; caution is where applicable) ty conditions and in accordance with the lo- therefore necessary on slippery...
  • Page 136 Dri- ving extremely carefully, go to the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser- Following these instructions you will be vice to have the system checked. If the low brake fluid lev-...
  • Page 137: Vdc System

    VDC SYSTEM When the sensors detect the conditions HOW THE VDC that would lead to skidding, the system in- SYSTEM WORKS (Vehicle Dynamics Control) tervenes on the engine and on the brakes (on request for versions/ System is engaged automatically when the producing a stabilising torque.
  • Page 138 Alfa Romeo Authorised Services as soon as conditions and above all of the tensity and, if necessary, reducing the pow- possible.
  • Page 139: Asr System

    ASR SYSTEM The action of the ASR is particularly help- SWITCHING ON ful in the following circumstances: THE ASR FUNCTION (Antislip Regulation) (on request for versions/ – slipping of the inner wheel on a bend, The ASR function switches on automati- markets where applicable) due to the effect of dynamic load changes cally each time the engine is started.
  • Page 140 During use of the compact ASR system MSR SYSTEM (engine braking spare wheel, the ASR func- failure indications torque control) tion is cut off and the V In the event of a fault, the ASR system The car is fitted with a special system, in- warning light on the instrument switches off automatically and the V warn- tegral with the ASR system, that in case of...
  • Page 141: Eobd System

    (upon request for versions/ tools, which makes it possible to read the pletely, Alfa Romeo Authorised Services are markets where applicable) error codes stored in the control unit, to- obliged to run a bench test and, if necessary,...
  • Page 142: Sound System

    The CD Changer is available at Lineacces- various radio functions (e.g.: storing sta- CD player (radio with MP3 CD player) has sori Alfa Romeo. tions) before starting to drive. been designed in accordance with the spe- cial features of the passenger compartment,...
  • Page 143 Compact Disc can cause skipping. To obtain er people. Therefore the volume In the event of a fault, contact Alfa Romeo optimum playing conditions we give the fol- should always be adjusted in such Authorized Services.
  • Page 144 To remove a Compact Disc from its con- Do not use highly scratched, cracked, or IMPORTANT Should copy-protected CDs tainer, press the centre and raise the disc distorted discs, etc. The use of these discs be used, then, few seconds may be required carefully, holding it by the outer circumfer- will involve malfunctioning or damage to the for playing them.
  • Page 145 Protected discs (and their cover) very of- IMPORTANT The CD player can read TECHNICAL DATA ten are not marked with the audio CD iden- most of the compression systems currently tification symbol: on sale (e.g.: LAME, BLADE, XING, FRAUN- Radio HOFER) however, due to the evolution of Maximum power: 4 x 30W.
  • Page 146 The HI-FI BOSE system installed on your 165 mm, two at the front and two at the tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. car has been accurately designed to offer back, each having a coaxial tweeter inside;...
  • Page 147 CONTROLS ON FRONT PANEL Audio section – Loudness function (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system) – Standard equalization (excluding ver- sions with Bose HI-FI system) – Personal equalization (excluding ver- sions with Bose HI-FI system) – Automatic volume changing according to car speed –...
  • Page 148 Button GENERAL FUNCTIONS Mode Radio band selection FM1, FM2, FM Autostore Brief cyclic button pressing Radio band selection MW, LW Brief cyclic button pressing Brief cyclic button pressing Audio source selection (radio/CD/CD-Changer) MUTE Volume on/off (MUTE / PAUSE) Brief button pressing Audio settings: bass (BASS), treble (TREBLE), Menu activation: brief button pressing Adjustment selection: press button ▲...
  • Page 149: Steering Wheel Controls

    STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (where provided) fig. 153 A0A1114b Button FUNCTION Mode Audio Mute on/off Brief button pressing (with sound system on) Volume up Press button Volume down Press button – Radio frequency Press button (FM1, FM2, FMT, MW, LW) and audio source (Radio - CD - MP3 - CD Changer) selection button Radio: recall preset stations (1 to 6) Press button...
  • Page 150 GENERAL Compact Disc section CD MP3 section The set possesses the following functions: – Direct disc selection; – Directory selection (previous/next); – Track selection (forward/backward); – Track selection (forward/backward); Radio section – Fast forward/backward; – Fast forward/backward; – PLL tuning with FM/AM/MW/LW fre- quency bands;...
  • Page 151 FUNCTIONS AND Selecting CD/CD Changer Volume adjustment functions ADJUSTMENTS Adjust volume through VOL + and VOL - Pressing briefly and repeatedly button CD buttons. Turning the sound system on The set is it is possible to select the following audio switched on pressing button ON.
  • Page 152 Mute /pause function Audio adjustments Tone adjustment (turning off the volume (bass/treble) The options proposed by the audio menu completely) differ according to the audio source select- Proceed as follows: To switch on the Mute function, briefly ed: AM/FM/CD/CDC. – Use button ▲ or ▼ to select “BASS” or press the button MUTE.
  • Page 153 Fader adjustment PRESET/XX EQ SET*/CLASSIC/ *XX EQ SET function (only if the ROCK/JAZZ functions USER equalizer setting has been Proceed as follows: (equalizer on/off) selected) (excluding versions – Use button ▲ or ▼ to select “FADER” with Bose HI-FI system) The integrated equalizer can be turned on in the AUDIO menu;...
  • Page 154 RADIO (TUNER) Each band is shown by the respective Storing the last station heard wording on the display. The radio automatically keeps in storage Introduction The last station selected in the respective the last station heard for each reception frequency band will be tuned. band, which is then tuned when the radio is When the set is turned on the last function selected before turning off is played (Radio,...
  • Page 155 Manual tuning A-STORE function At the end of the A-STORE function the ra- (automatic station storage) dio automatically tunes on the first preset This allows manual station searching in the station in the FMT band stored on preset but- chosen band. To switch on the A-STORE function, keep ton 1.
  • Page 156 Emergency alarm reception EON function MENU (Enhanced Other Network) In the RDS mode the radio is set to receive MENU button functions emergency announcements in the case of Certain countries have circuits which group exceptional circumstances or events that together several stations enabled to broad- To activate the menu function, briefly press may cause general danger (earthquakes, cast traffic information.
  • Page 157 AF function TA function IMPORTANT In certain countries radio (alternative frequency search) (traffic information) stations exist which, even if the TP function is on (the display shows “TP”), do not trans- Within the RDS system the radio can work Certain stations in the FM band (FM1, mit traffic information.
  • Page 158 REG function The display will show the current status MP3 DISP function (regional broadcast reception) of the function: (MP3 CD data display) Certain national broadcasters, at determi- – “REG ON”: function on. With this function it is possible to choose nate times of the day, transmit regional pro- the information shown on the display, when –...
  • Page 159 SVC function EXT function IMPORTANT When the sound system (volume changing with speed) (external audio source control) is switched off automatically after turning (excluding versions with the ignition key to STOP (for both immedi- With this function it is possible to adjust Bose HI-FI system) ate or 20-minute delayed power off), it will (setting from 0 to 40) or exclude (OFF) ex-...
  • Page 160 COMPACT DISC PLAYER Selecting the compact disc player Inserting/ejecting a CD To turn on the Compact Disc player inte- To insert the CD set it gently in place to ac- Introduction grated in the set, proceed as follows: tivate the powered loading system, which will position it correctly.
  • Page 161 Possible error messages Select track Pause function (forward/backward) If the CD inserted is illegible (e.g.: CD-ROM To pause the CD player, press button Briefly press button ÷ to play the pre- inserted, CD not inserted properly or read- MUTE. The display will show “PAUSE”. vious track and button ˜...
  • Page 162: Antitheft Protection

    Antitheft protection Entering the secret code Every time the user enters a wrong code, the waiting time increases gradually (1 min, The radio is fitted with an antitheft pro- When turning the sound system on (in the 2 min, 4 min, 8 min, 16 min, 30 min,1h, tection system based on the exchange of in- event of code request), the display will show 2h, 4h, 8h, 16h, 24h) until reaching a max-...
  • Page 163 MP3 CD PLAYER Technical data and operating conditions for DISPLAY INFORMATION MP3 files are as follows: (where provided) ID3-tag info display – adopted CD-ROM shall be mastered ac- (track informations) cording to ISO9660 Standard; In addition to time elapsed, directory name Introduction –...
  • Page 164 “CD ERROR” until changing the Changer shall only be per- Directories are selected in cyclic sequence: sound source; formed by Alfa Romeo Authorized after the last directory the first one is se- Services. – selected CD is illegible (CD not in the se- lected and vice versa.
  • Page 165 Selecting the CD TROUBLESHOOTING Compact disc player Press button ▲ to select the next CD and CD not played button ▼ to select the previous CD. Loaded CD is dirty. Clean the CD. Overview If the loader does not contain a disc in the Loaded CD is scratched.
  • Page 166 REFUELLING DIESEL ENGINES Cars with diesel engines must only be filled with If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel fuel for motor vehi- diesel thickens due to the formation of paraf- cles, in compliance with European fins and could clog the diesel fuel filter. PETROL ENGINES Specification EN590.
  • Page 167 FUEL CAP IMPORTANT The sealing of the tank If required, replace the fu- may cause light pressurising in the tank. A el cap only with a genuine The fuel cap (C-fig. 154) is electrically little breathing off, while slackening the cap, new one to prevent im- controlled.
  • Page 168 ENVIRONMENTAL The devices used to reduce diesel fuel en- DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) gine emissions are: (for versions/ markets where PROTECTION applicable) – oxidising catalyst; The Diesel Particulate Filter is a mechani- – exhaust gas recirculation system (E. G. R.); The devices used to reduce petrol engine cal filter, integral with the exhaust system, emissions are:...
  • Page 169 Reclaiming procedure is controlled auto- Diesel Particulate Filter clogged matically by the engine control unit accord- When the diesel particulate filter is ing to the filter conditions and the conditions clogged, the display shows symbol h of use of the car. During reclaiming the fol- + message.
  • Page 170: Starting The Engine

    If the engine Similarly, when the engine is running, the 1) Make sure the handbrake is engaged. fails to start, see the “Alfa Romeo CODE sys- device prevents the key being moved from tem”. the MAR to the AVV position.
  • Page 171 60 °C. the m warning light. If starting is difficult (with the Alfa Romeo CODE system working properly), do not in- 4) Wait for the m to turn off, which sist with prolonged attempts.
  • Page 172 EMERGENCY STARTING er in particular, but for all – Release the accelerator pedal and wait If the Alfa Romeo CODE system does not cars in general, sharp ac- until the engine reaches idle speed. recognise the code transmitted by the igni-...
  • Page 173 PARKING REDUCING Electric services RUNNING COSTS Use electric devices only for the amount of time needed. Rearscreen heating, addition- When the car is parked, proceed as fol- AND ENVIRONMENT al headlights, windscreen wipers and heater lows: POLLUTION fan need a considerable amount of energy, –...
  • Page 174 DRIVING STYLE Top speed CONDITIONS OF USE Fuel consumption considerably increases Starting Cold starting with speed. Maintain an even as possible speed, avoiding superfluous braking and ac- Do not warm the engine with the car at a Short journeys and frequent cold starts do standstill or at idle or high speed: under celerating, which cost in terms of both fuel not allow the engine to reach optimum op-...
  • Page 175: Towing Trailers

    TOWING TRAILERS To make sure the maximum towable INSTALLING weight is not exceeded (given in the log THE TOW HOOK book) account should be taken of the fully The towing device should be fastened to laden trailer, including accessories and per- the body by specialised personnel according IMPORTANT NOTES sonal belongings.
  • Page 176 For the electrical connection a 7 or 13 pole INSTALLATION LAYOUT After fitting, the fasten- 12VDC connection must be used (CU- ing screw holes shall be (fig. 1) NA/UNI and ISO/DIN standards) following sealed to prevent exhaust The tow hook structure must be fas- any reference instructions given by the car gas inlet.
  • Page 177 A0A0680b Existing holes Existing holes Existing holes SECTION A-A 2 M10 screws 4 M8 screws 3 M10 screws 2 M10 screws Standard tow ball fig. 1...
  • Page 178: Winter Tyres

    (as per EC Di- Alfa Romeo Authorised Services will be tyre profile of 12 mm). Tyres 205/60 R15 rective). pleased to advise you on the choice of the...
  • Page 179: Car Inactivity

    Deactivate the ASR sys- CAR INACTIVITY – Disconnect the battery negative termi- tem when snow chains are nal from the battery and check the battery fitted. Press the ASR-OFF charge. This check should be repeated If the car is to be left inactive for long pe- button, button led turned on.
  • Page 180: Emergency Starting

    In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet. You can also consult www.alfaromeo.com to find Alfa Romeo Authorised Services your nearest 8) A quick flash of the U warning light EMERGENCY 3) Fully depress the accelerator pedal and keep it pressed.
  • Page 181 (front), then connect the positive start, do not insist but contact the nearest terminals (+ sign next to the terminal) of Alfa Romeo Authorised Service. the two batteries using a special cable. Never use a battery 2) Connect the end of the second jump charger to start the engine lead to the negative terminal (–) of the aux-...
  • Page 182 STARTING BY INERTIA IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE Never push, tow or coast If the car is equipped with “Kit for tyre re- Never start the engine start the car. This could pair Fix&Go“, see the instructions contained with the car jacked. cause fuel to flow into the in the following chapter.
  • Page 183 The spare wheel has a The life of the spare Snow chains cannot be sticker that summarises wheel is approx. 3000 km, fitted on the compact spare the main cautions for use after this distance it should wheel, so, if a front wheel and limitations.
  • Page 184: Changing A Wheel

    CHANGING A WHEEL – Stop the car in such a position that it is – Use handle(A-fig.2) to remove the not dangerous for the traffic, where it is pos- stiff covering (B). sible to change the wheel safely. Where pos- –...
  • Page 185 – Using the wrench provided (A-fig. 5), – Make sure that the contact surfaces of REFITTING loosen the fastening bolts by about one turn. the spare wheel with the hub are clean and A NORMAL WHEEL free of impurities which may later cause the –...
  • Page 186 – Using the wrench provided, tighten the For versions with alloy rims: After refitting a wheel: fastening bolts. – Tighten the pin (A-fig. 9) in one of – stow the spare wheel in the space pro- – Lower the car and remove the jack. the fastening bolt holes on the wheel hub.
  • Page 187: Quick Tyre Repair Kit

    QUICK TYRE The quick tyre repair kit includes: – instruction brochure fig. 11, to be used for prompt and proper use of the quick re- REPAIR KIT – bottle A-fig. 10 containing sealer and pair kit and to be then handed to the per- fitted with: FIX&GO automatic sonnel charged with handling the treated...
  • Page 188 Hand instruction IT SHOULD BE NOTICED THAT: The cylinder contains eth- brochure to the personnel ylene glycol. The cylinder The sealing fluid of the quick tyre repair kit charged with treating the contains latex: it can cause is effective with external temperatures be- tyre repaired with the kit.
  • Page 189 The compressor shall not INFLATING PROCEDURE – loosen tyre inflation valve cap, take out be operated for more than the filler hose A-fig. 14 and screw the ring nut B-fig. 15 on the tyre valve; 20 minutes. Risk of over- heating!.
  • Page 190 A-fig. 16 to I (on); cannot guarantee suitable sealing, contact – if after 5 minutes it is still impossible Alfa Romeo Authorized Services; to reach at least 1.5 bar, disengage com- pressor from valve and current outlet, then –...
  • Page 191 – after driving for about 10 minutes stop – drive with the utmost care to the near- FOR CHECKING AND and check again the tyre pressure; pull up est Alfa Romeo Authorized Service. RESTORING PRESSURE ONLY the handbrake; The compressor can be also used just for restoring pressure.
  • Page 192 CYLINDER REPLACEMENT – fit the new cylinder and turn it clockwise; It is of vital importance to communicate that the tyre PROCEDURE – reconnect connection A or hose B into has been repaired using the the proper space. To replace the cylinder proceed as follows: quick tyre repair kit.
  • Page 193 Contact Alfa Romeo Au- compromised. If touched acciden- tally, rub the bulb with a cloth thorized Services.
  • Page 194 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TYPES OF BULBS (fig. 21) D.-E. Halogen bulbs – When a light is not working, check that Various types of bulbs are fitted to your car: To remove, free it from the clip on the corresponding fuse is intact before its housing.
  • Page 195 BULBS FIGURE 21 TYPE POWER High beam Low beam Gas-discharge low beam headlights Front sidelights Foglights Front direction indicators PY21W Side direction indicators Rear direction indicators P21W Rear sidelights - braking lights P21/5W 5W/21W Third stop (additional braking lights) – –...
  • Page 196 (Xenon) gas-dis- To change the fog lights, remove the cov- charge headlights must on- er (C) turning counter-clockwise. ly be replaced by experts: danger of death! Contact Alfa Romeo Au- thorized Services. A0A0159b A0A0160b fig. 22 fig. 23...
  • Page 197 These traces will disappear when the beams are turned on. Drops of wa- ter inside the headlight indicate instead wa- ter infiltration: contact Alfa Romeo Autho- rised Services. A0A0161b fig. 24...
  • Page 198 Dipped beam headlights Front side lights (fig. 26) Main beam headlights (fig. 25) (fig. 27) To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: – Remove the protective cover releasing the catches.
  • Page 199 FRONT DIRECTION – Replace the bulb; SIDE DIRECTION INDICATORS INDICATORS (fig. 30) – Refit the bulb holder turning counter- (fig. 28-29) clockwise and check that it is secured cor- – Push the transparent cover towards the rectly; rear of the car to compress the catch (A). To change the bulb, proceed as follows: Release the front part and remove this unit.
  • Page 200 (A-fig. 33) and then the door (B) through the tab (C); Anyway, you are advised to have this op- eration carried out by Alfa Romeo Authorised – Turn the bulb for sidelight and braking Services. light counter-clockwise (D-fig.34), or the bulb for the direction indicator (E-fig.34)
  • Page 201 – Withdraw the light (F or G) push it gen- NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS ADDITIONAL BRAKING LIGHT tly and turn counter-clockwise; (fig. 35) (THIRD STOP) (fig. 36-37) – Replace the bulb; To change the bulbs, proceed as follows: To change the led unit, proceed as follows: –...
  • Page 202 – disconnect the connector (C-fig. 37), PUDDLE LIGHTS (fig. 38) IF AN INTERIOR remove the led unit (D) and replace it with (per versions/market where LIGHT GOES OUT a new unit; provided) – Refit the unit on the tailgate reversing To change the bulb, proceed as follows: the above mentioned procedure.
  • Page 203 REAR ROOF LIGHT – Refit the light unit in the correct position – Close the protective cover (B). inserting first the side with the connector, (fig. 41-42) – Refit the light unit pressing gently in cor- then pressing the other side until the catch respondence with the retainer catches, un- To change the bulb, proceed as follows: clicks into place (B).
  • Page 204 COURTESY MIRROR GLOVEBOX LIGHT (fig. 45-46) – Put the bulb holder correctly (C) back in its housing. LIGHT (fig. 43-44) To change the bulb, proceed as follows: – Refit the transparent cover (B) insert- To change the bulb, proceed as follows: –...
  • Page 205 – Refit the light unit inserting it in its cor- BOOT LIGHT (fig. 47-48) – Replace the bulb (B-fig. 48) releas- rect position firstly on one end and then on ing it from the side contacts, making sure To change the bulb, proceed as follows: the other until it clicks into place.
  • Page 206 IN THE EVENT OF A BLOWN FUSE If a general fuse (MAXI- FUSE or MEGA-FUSE) cuts in, do not attempt any re- pair and contact Alfa Romeo Au- GENERAL (B) - Undamaged fuse thorised Services. The fuse is a protective device for the elec- (C) - Fuse with damaged filament.
  • Page 207 A0A0187b Alfa GT fuses are located in three fuse To locate the protection fuses, consulting boxes set on the dashboard, on battery pos- the summary table on the following pages, refer to the following illustrations fig. 52, itive terminal and near the battery. fig.
  • Page 208 A0A0137b A0A0215b fig. 53 - Fuse box near the battery fig. 54 - Fuse box on battery positive terminal...
  • Page 209 FUSE SUMMARY TABLE LIGHTS FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Hazard warning lights Right dipped-beam headlight Left dipped-beam headlight Right main-beam headlight Left main-beam headlight Foglights Braking light Reversing light +30 direction indicators SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Selespeed transmission pump F03 (MAXI-FUSE) Additional heater F73 (MAXI-FUSE) Headlight aiming device Climate control system...
  • Page 210 SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Key-operated +30 Selespeed transmission Selespeed transmission Radio Navigator Rearscreen heating Windscreen - rearscreen washer (pump) Cigar lighter Seats with electric heating Heated wing mirrors – heated nozzles Cruise control Central door locking Headlight washer Services + 30 Primary services (electronic injection) Secondary services (electronic injection) Secondary services...
  • Page 211 SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Volumetric sensors ESP system sensor Steering angle sensor EOBD system diagnosis socket Cell phone provision Driver’s door control unit supply Passenger’s door control unit supply Control lighting Climate control system control lighting Instrument cluster Instrument cluster Driver’s door control unit ABS control unit ABS control unit...
  • Page 212 SERVICES FIGURE FUSE AMPERES Climate control fan F05 (MAXI-FUSE) Radiator fan (first speed - petrol versions) F06 (MAXI-FUSE) Radiator fan (second speed - petrol versions) F07 (MAXI-FUSE) Horn Fuel pump Injectors (petrol versions) Ignition coils Tailgate electric unlocking F60 (*) Electronic injection system Bose system F61 (*)
  • Page 213 This operation should be carried out – After charging, turn off the charger be- by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. fore disconnecting it from the battery. Charging should be slow at a low amp rat- –...
  • Page 214 IF THE CAR IS TO BE TOWED Before starting to tow, turn the ignition key to MAR and back to STOP, again without removing it. Re- The tow ring supplied with the car is – Firmly screw the ring in its housing. moving the key automatically en- housed in the tool box under the boot mat.
  • Page 215 Do not start the engine IF THE CAR IS TO BE LIFTED when towing the car. These points are identified by symbol ▼ The car may fall if the jack is not positioned correctly. on the bottom of the sidemember. Never use the jack for IMPORTANT For versions with Sele- higher capacities than the one stat-...
  • Page 216: In The Event Of An Accident

    IN THE EVENT – In motorways pileups, especially with IF PEOPLE ARE INJURED poor visibility, the risk of being involved in OF AN ACCIDENT – An injured person must never be aban- other crashes is high. Leave the car imme- doned.
  • Page 217 “REFER TO SERVICE MANU- The Programmed Maintenance service is AL” which is shown again turning the igni- carried out by all Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser- tion key to MAR, every 200 km. For fur- vices, at pre-established times.
  • Page 218 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME Thousands of km ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if necessary Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● hazard warning lights, boot, passenger compartment, glovebox lights, warning lights, etc..) ●...
  • Page 219 Thousands of km Check and if necessary top up the Selespeed automatic transmission oil level ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● (2.0 JTS versions) ● ● Sight check for conditions of timing gear drive toothed belt (3.2 V6 and JTD versions) ●...
  • Page 220 The use of FL Selenia products is rec- system, spray jet adjustment ommended which have been designed and made expressly for Alfa Romeo cars (see – Check windscreen blade position/wear “Refuelling” in the “Technical Specifica- – Check front disk brake pad conditions tions”...
  • Page 221 – dusty roads placement in relation to how the car is used, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. – short distances (less than 7-8 km) re- peated and with external temperatures be- low zero –...
  • Page 222 This check should be carried out more fre- have the proper equipment, genuine a reduction of the amount of air admitted to Alfa Romeo spares and the neces- quently if the car is used mainly for short the passenger compartment is noted.
  • Page 223: Checking Levels

    A0A0736b CHECKING LEVELS Never smoke while work- ing in the engine compart- ment; gas and inflammable vapours may be present, with the risk of fire. When topping up take fig. 1 - 1.8 T. SPARK version care not to confuse the var- A0A0681b ious types of fluids: they are incompatible with one anoth-...
  • Page 224 A0A0683b 1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid - 4 Windscreen/rear window/headlight washer fluid - 5 Engine coolant - 6 Power steering fluid fig. 3 - 3.2 V6 version A0A0396b 1 Engine oil - 2 Battery - 3 Brake fluid - 4 Windscreen/rearscreen/headlamp wash- er fluid - 5 Engine coolant fluid - 6 Power steering fluid...
  • Page 225 MAX mark, con- fan may cut in: danger of injury. Remove the dipstick (A), clean it, put it tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services to have back in completely, remove it and check that the correct level restored.
  • Page 226 Con- oil respecting nature and the law. tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser- vices to have the oil and the filter changed, as they are equipped to dispose of the waste oil and filters...
  • Page 227 PARAFLU UP can- not be mixed with other types of fluids. Should other fluids be added, do not start the engine and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible. A0A0240b fig. 10...
  • Page 228 A0A0400b Oil consumption is very A0A0217b low; if topping up again is needed shortly afterwards, have the system checked for pos- sible leaks by Alfa Romeo Autho- rised Services. fig. 11 fig. 12...
  • Page 229 IMPORTANT Brake and hydraulic clutch – 50% of TUTELA PROFESSIONAL Make sure that the high- fluid is hygroscopic (i.e. it absorbs moisture). SC 35 and 50% water in winter; ly corrosive brake fluid For this reason, if the car is mainly used in does not drip onto the –...
  • Page 230: Air Cleaner

    You into the tank: turn the engine off are recommended to have this op- immediately and contact Alfa eration carried out by Alfa Romeo Romeo Authorized Services. Authorised Services.
  • Page 231: Pollen Filter

    Have the dust/pollen filter checked once The battery is of the “Limited mainte- are advised to have the battery a year by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services, nance” type: under normal conditions of use changed at Alfa Romeo Authorized preferably at the onset of summer.
  • Page 232 – Re-connect the battery negative termi- causing it to burst. poses. This operation should be carried out nal (–). by Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. CHECKING THE CHARGE Charging should be slow at a low amp rat- ing for 24 hours. Charging for a longer time...
  • Page 233 Alfa Romeo Authorised same characteristics. If it is replaced by a Services whose qualified personnel, in ad-...
  • Page 234: Wheels And Tyres

    The maximum absorption of all the ac- WHEELS AND TYRES Incorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre cessories (standard and fitted afterwards) wear: should be 0,6 mA x Ah (of the battery), as (A): normal pressure: tread evenly worn. shown in the following table: TYRE PRESSURE (B): low pressure: tread particularly worn at the edges.
  • Page 235 If nec- Excessive low pressure the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful con- essary contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser- causes overheating of the trol is therefore necessary. vices;...
  • Page 236 WINDSCREEN/REAR Changing the windscreen SPRAY NOZZLES (fig. 18) wiper blade (fig. 17) SCREEN WIPERS If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the reservoir: see How to remove the blade “Checking levels” in this chapter. BLADES Proceed as follows: Then check that the nozzle holes are not...
  • Page 237: Headlight Washers

    On your car, Alfa Romeo has implement- ed the best manufacturing technologies to CAR EXTERIOR AND effectively protect the bodywork against cor- UNDERBODY WARRANTY rosion.
  • Page 238 ADVICE FOR PRESERVING To correctly wash the car: Where possible, do not park under trees; the resinous substances many species re- THE BODYWORK 1) Remove the aerial from the roof to pre- lease give the paint a dull appearance and vent damage to it if the car is washed in increase the possibility of triggering the rust Paint...
  • Page 239 Windows Engine compartment INTERIOR FITTINGS Use specific products to clean the windows. At the end of the winter the engine com- Use clean cloths to avoid scratching or al- partment should be carefully washed, with- Periodically check that water is not trapped tering the transparency of the glass.
  • Page 240 CLEANING LEATHER SEATS INTERIOR PLASTIC PARTS STEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER KNOB WITH GENUINE LEATHER – Remove dried on dirt with a lightly For routine cleaning of interior plastic parts COVERING moistened chamois leather or cloth with- use a soft cloth moistened with water and out pressing too hard.
  • Page 241: Identification Data

    IDENTIFICATION DATA IDENTIFICATION LABEL (E) Space for smoke coefficient (JTD ver- sions) This (fig. 2) is to be found on the front (F) Space for punching manufacturer’s You are advised to note the identification crossmember of the engine compartment. name. codes.
  • Page 242 BODYWORK PAINT ENGINE CODES - BODY VERSIONS IDENTIFICATION LABEL The label (fig. 4) is on the inner left edge Engine code Body versions of the tailgate. It contains the following in- formation: A. Paint manufacturer. 1.8 T SPARK AR32205 937CXR1A 26 B.
  • Page 243 95 RON 95 RON 95 RON 95 RON (Specification EN 590) (*) There are two different spark plugs for each cylinder, one per type (**) For versions/markets where applicable To change plugs contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
  • Page 244: Fuel Supply

    FUEL SUPPLY 1.8 T. SPARK 2.0 JTS Supply Multipoint electronic injection Direct electronic injection Direct electronic injection Common Rail direct injection with supercharging Alterations or repairs to the fuel supply system carried out incorrectly and without taking account of the technical features of the system, may cause operating faults with the risk of fire. TRANSMISSION 1.8 T.
  • Page 245 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE WITH Alfa Q2 features front wheel drive with This type of differential enables to exploit front mechanical self-locking differential LSD the tyre-road grip at the best even under SELF-LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL (Limited Slip Differential). Torque level be- poor grip conditions: the driver is however (upon request for versions/ tween right and left wheel is modulated ac- charged with observing common safety rules...
  • Page 246: Steering System

    BRAKES 1.8 T. SPARK - 2.0 JTS - 3.2 - JTD Service brakes: – front Disk – rear Disk Parking brake Controlled by hand lever, acting on the rear brakes SUSPENSION 1.8 T. SPARK - 2.0 JTS - 3.2 V6 - Front quadrilateral system with stabiliser bar Rear...
  • Page 247 WHEELS COMPACT SPARE WHEEL CORRECT TYRE READING (fig. 5) Pressed steel rim. Below, please find the instructions need- ed to understand the meaning of the code RIMS AND TYRES WHEEL GEOMETRY stamped on the tyre. Pressed steel or alloy rims. Front wheel toe-in measured from rim to The code may be in one of the ways giv- rim: –1 ±0.6...
  • Page 248 Load index (capacity) Maximum speed index CORRECT RIM READING Q = up to 160 km/h. Below, please find the instructions needed 60 = 250 kg 85 = 515 kg to understand the meaning of the code 61 = 257 kg 86 = 530 kg R = up to 170 km/h stamped on the rim, as shown in (fig.
  • Page 249 1.8 T SPARK 2.0 JTS JTD 16V 3.2 V6 “Black Line” “Collezione” and “Q2” versions versions J x 15 7 J x 16 J x 15 J x 17 8J X 18 7J X 17 Standard 7 J x 16 7 J x 17 ( ) 7 J x 16 fittings...
  • Page 250 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE Tyres reduced load full load front rear front rear 195/60 R15 205/60 R15 205/55 R16 205/55 ZR16 215/45 R17 225/45 ZR17 225/40 ZR18 Compact spare wheel 125/80 R15 With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the specified rating With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0,2 bar compared with the specified rating PERFORMANCE 1.8 T.
  • Page 251 A0A0653b DIMENSIONS The sizes are in mm and refer to the car fitted with standard tyres. Slight changes with optional tyres. Height with unladen vehicle. LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT VOLUME Capacity ........320 dm Capacity with rear seat back rest folded ........ 905 dm fig.
  • Page 252 WEIGHTS 1.8 T. SPARK 2.0 JTS Weight empty (including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional) 1290 1320 1320 1410 Payload (*) including driver Max permissible weights (**): – front axle 1040 – rear axle – total 1810 1840 1885 1930...
  • Page 253 PARAFLU UP at 50% Oil sump and filter litres 4.4 (❏) 4.4 (❍) 4.4 (❍) 5.9 (❍) 4.5 (●) (❏) SELENIA 20 K for Alfa Romeo (❍) SELENIA RACING (●) SELENIA WR Mechanical transmission/ differential litres TUTELA CAR TECHNYX Selespeed transmission litres –...
  • Page 254: Fluids And Lubricants

    Using low-quality products, not compliant with ACEA A3 and ACEA B4 properties and specifications could cause engine damages not covered by warranty. For very cold temperatures, consult Alfa Romeo Authorised Services for the proper Selenia product to use.
  • Page 255 Brake and clutch TUTELA TOP 4 Synthetic fluid, F.M.V.S.S. n. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704 Brake fluid hydraulic controls for Alfa Romeo PARAFLU Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on inhibited monoethylen Cooling circuits. Proportion: glycol and organic formula, that passes CUNA NC 956-16, 50% down to –35°...
  • Page 256: Fuel Consumption

    FUEL CONSUMPTION The fuel consumption figures given in the – extra-urban cycle: frequent accel- IMPORTANT The type of route, table below are determined on the basis of erating in all gears, simulating extraurban traffic situations, weather conditions, the homologation tests set down by specif- use of the car;...
  • Page 257 EMISSIONS emission levels at the exhaust given in the following table refer to combined consumption. EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO 2004/3/EC DIRECTIVE (g/km) 1.8 T. SPARK 2.0 JTS 2.0 JTS Selespeed...
  • Page 258 DASHBOARD A0A0724b fig. 1 1. Adjustable side air vents - 2. Fixed side window air vents - 3. Front passenger’s air bag - 4. Tailgate release button - 5. Cards holder (for versions/mar- kets where applicable) - 6. Sound system (for versions/markets where applicable) - 7. Adjustable central air vents - 8. Upper fixed vent - 9. Glass/can holder (for versions/markets where applicable) - 10.
  • Page 259 INSTRUMENT PANEL A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer dis- play (mileage recorder, trip recorder with headlamp position display - E. Reconfig- urable multifunction display - F.
  • Page 260 A. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light - B. Engine coolant fluid temperature gauge with maximum temperature warning light - C. Speedometer - D. Odometer dis- play (mileage recorder, trip recorder with headlamp position display - E. Reconfig- urable multifunction display - F. Rev counter A0A0763b fig.
  • Page 261 - luggage net ......Cigar lighter ....... 124 Air cleaner ........229 - opening from inside ....128 Cleaning and maintenance Alfa Romeo CODE ......- opening with remotecontrol .. 8-128 Armrest - body ........236 - restraining the load ....130 - front ........
  • Page 262 - bonnet ........131 ashboard ........ etting to know your car ... - washing ........ 238 Glove compartment ..... 121 Diesel fuel filter ......229 Engine oil consumption ....224 Glove compartment light Diesel particulate filter (DPF) ..167 Engine starting ......169 - changing bulbs .......
  • Page 263 Inertial fuel cut off switch ..... 107 - annual inspection programme ... 219 Rain sensor ........ Installation of electric/ Raising the car ......214 - scheduled maintenance ... 216 electronic devices ..... 127 Rear ceiling light ......123 - scheduled maintenance Instrument cluster .......
  • Page 264 - rear centre lap belt ....- Fix&Go automatic ....186 - use of belts ......- inflating pressure ....249 Seats - replacement ......181 - front ........- snow chains ......177 - rear ........- types of tyres and rims .... 247 Selespeed gearbox ......
  • Page 265 “End of Life Vehicles” to approved environmental standards. To find out the location of your nearest authorised treatment facility, offering free of charge take-back, simply contact one of our dealers or refer to the Alfa Romeo web site or call the toll free number 00800 2532 0000.
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  • Page 269 COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES Tyres reduced load full load front rear front rear 195/60 R15 205/60 R15 205/55 R16 205/55 ZR16 215/45 R17 225/45 ZR17 225/40 ZR18 Compact spare wheel (*) 125/80 R15 With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0.3 bar compared with the specified rating With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0.2 bar compared with the specified rating (*) The compact spare wheel cannot be used on 3.2 version...

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