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66)

The capability of the Forward Collision

Warning system must never be tested

irresponsibly or dangerously, in such a way

as to compromise personal safety and the

safety of others.

67)

The system has not been designed

to prevent impacts and cannot detect

possible conditions leading to an accident in

advance. Failure to take into account this

warning may lead to serious or fatal injuries.

68)

The system may be activated,

assessing the trajectory of the car, in case

of reflecting metal objects different from

other cars, such as safety barriers, road

signs, barriers before parking lots, tollgates,

level crossings, gates, railways, objects near

road constructions sites or higher than the

car (e.g. a flyover). In the same way, the

system may intervene inside multi-storey

car parks or tunnels, or due to a glare on the

road surface. These possible activations are

a consequence of the real driving scenario

coverage by the system and must not be

regarded as faults.

69)

The system has been designed for

road use only. If the vehicle is driven on a

track, the system must be deactivated to

avoid unnecessary warnings. Automatic

deactivation is indicated by the dedicated

warning light/symbol turning on in the

instrument panel (see the instructions in the

"Warning lights and messages" chapter of

the "Knowing the instrument panel" section).

70)

The system is an aid for the driver,

who must always pay full attention while

driving. The responsibility always rests with

the driver, who must take into account

the traffic conditions in order to drive in

complete safety. The driver must always

maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in

front.

71)

If the driver presses the accelerator

pedal fully or steers abruptly during

system operation, the automatic braking

function may stop (e.g. to allow a possible

manoeuvre to avoid the obstacle).

72)

The system intervenes on vehicles

travelling in the same lane. People, animals

and things (e.g. pushchairs) are not taken

into consideration.

73)

If the car must be placed on a roller

bench for maintenance or if it is washed

in an automatic car wash with an obstacle

in the front part (e.g. another car, a wall or

another obstacle), the system may detect

its presence and activate. In this case the

system must be deactivated through the

settings of the Connect system.

74)

The presence of the TPMS does not

permit the driver to neglect regular checks

of the tyre pressure, including for the spare

tyre, and correct maintenance: the system is

not used to signalling a possible tyre fault.

75)

Tyre pressure must be checked with

tyres rested and cold. Should it become

necessary for whatever reason to check

pressure with warm tyres, do not reduce

pressure even though it is higher than the

prescribed value. Repeat the check when the

tyres are cold.

76)

Should one or more wheels be fitted

without sensors, the system will no longer

be available and a warning message will

be shown on the display, until wheels with

sensors are fitted again.

77)

The TPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre

pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts). In this

case, stop the car, braking with caution and

avoiding abrupt steering.

78)

Changes in outside temperature may

cause tyre pressures to vary. The system

may temporarily indicate insufficient

pressure. In this case, check the tyre

pressure when cold and, if necessary,

restore the inflation values.

79)

Replacing standard tyres with winter

tyres and vice versa requires TPMS system

adjustment that must only be performed by

Alfa Romeo Dealerships.

80)

When a tyre is removed, it is advisable

to replace the rubber valve seal as well:

contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership. The

fitting/removal of the tyres and/or rims

require special care. To avoid damaging or

fitting the sensors incorrectly, tyre and/or

rim fitting/removal operations should only

be carried out by specialised staff. Contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

IMPORTANT

20)

The system may have limited operation

or not work at all in weather conditions such

as: heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.

21)

The section of the bumper in front the

sensor must not be covered with stickers,

auxiliary headlights or any other object.

22)

System intervention might be

unexpected or delayed when other cars

transport loads projecting from the side,

above or from the rear, with respect to the

normal size of the car.

23)

Operation can be adversely affected by

any structural change made to the car, such

as a modification to the front geometry,

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tyre change, or a heavier load than the

standard load of the car.

24)

Incorrect repairs made on the front

part of the car (e.g. bumper, chassis) may

alter the position of the radar sensor, and

adversely affect its operation. Go to an Alfa

Romeo Dealership for any operation of this

type.

25)

Do not tamper with or carry out any

intervention on the radar sensor or on the

camera on the windscreen glass. In the

event of a sensor failure, contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

26)

Do not wash with high-pressure jets

in the bumper lower area: in particular do

not operate on the system's electrical

connector.

27)

Be careful in the case of repairs and

new paintings in the area around the sensor

(panel covering the sensor on the left side

of the bumper). In the event of a frontal

collision the sensor may automatically

deactivate and display a warning to indicate

that the sensor needs to be repaired. Even

without a malfunction warning, deactivate

the system operation if you think that the

position of the radar sensor has changed

(e.g. due to low-speed frontal collision as

during parking manoeuvres). In these cases,

go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the

radar sensor realigned or replaced.

28)

When towing a trailer, a car or during

loading manoeuvres on a car transporter

(or in car for transport), the system must be

deactivated via the Connect system.

29)

The Tyre Repair Kit, provided with the

car, is compatible with the TPMS sensors.

Using sealants different from that in the

original kit may compromise its operation.

If sealants not equivalent with the original

one are used, it is recommended to have

the TPMS sensor operation checked by a

qualified repair centre.

30)

The TPMS is designed for original tyres

and wheels. The prescribed pressures and

consequent alarm thresholds set in the

TPMS are based on the dimensions of the

tyres fitted on the car. Using spare wheels

of a size, type and/or design different from

the original ones may cause an irregular

operation of the system and damage the

sensors. Aftermarket fitted wheels may

damage the sensors. Using aftermarket

tyre sealants may damage the Tyre

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor.

If aftermarket tyre sealant is used it is

recommended to go to an Alfa Romeo

Dealership to have the sensors checked.

After checking or adjusting the tyre of the

pressure, always refit the valve cap to

prevent humidity and dirt from entering,

these may damage the Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System sensor.

DAA (Driver Attention Assist)

SYSTEM

(where provided)
This is an auxiliary driving assistance

system that detects when the driver is

tired.

81)

ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION

The system can be

activated/deactivated using the "Driver

Assistance" menu and then selecting

"Safety" on the Connect system.

SYSTEM INTERVENTION

Using information from the front camera,

the system implements two operating

logics:

the first operating logic takes the

driving style into account, observing

the road and detecting to what extent

the driver can continue driving with

few oscillations and few lane marking

crossing events;

the second operating logic measures

the time spent behind the wheel with

the vehicle speed is above 60 km/h and

below 180 km/h. If the "Standard" option

is selected, in these conditions, the "dozy

driver" message may appear after 3

hours of driving. If the "Early" option is

selected and these conditions occur, the

"dozy driver" message will be displayed

after 2 hours of driving.

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NOTE If the conditions described above

are not detected continuously during the

entire driving period, the "dozy driver"

message may be displayed later than 2 or

3 hours. If the driving style indicates that

the driver is unable to follow the road

trajectory and respect the horizontal
lane markings, the red symbol fig. 124 will

appear on the instrument panel display

to suggest that the driver should stop

for a break. An auditory signal is also

emitted.

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If the driver

accepts

the suggestion

provided by the system by pressing

the "MENU VIEW” button on the right

steering wheel stalk and stopping for

a pause, the message will disappear
from the display and the symbol

will be displayed in the right dial of the
instrument panel display fig. 125 up to the

next engine shutdown/restart.

if the driver

ignores

the warning

provided by the system and does not

stop, the message will continue to remain

on the display, together with the symbol

in the right dial of the instrument

panel display fig. 125.

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In the second case, a dedicated message

is shown on the instrument panel display

and disappears automatically after a few

seconds.
In the event of a primary intervention,
with the

symbol (red) shown on the

display, the secondary event is not

considered/monitored.
WARNING If the ABS system activates,

the word "ABS ACTIVE" will be displayed
instead of the symbol

(red) and it

will remain active until the ABS system

finishes its operation.
WARNING In the event of a system fault,
the amber

symbol appears on the

instrument panel display together with a

dedicated message.

Changing the system sensitivity

The system intervention sensitivity can

be adjusted using the "Driver Assistance"

menu and then selecting "Safety" on the

Connect system.
WARNING If the "Race" mode is used

(where provided), the DAA system is

automatically deactivated and it will

therefore not be possible to change its

sensitivity.
WARNING In the case of camera failure,

the system sensitivity cannot be

changed.

WARNING

81)

The DAA system is an aid for driving and

does not relieve the driver of responsibility

for driving the car. If you experience fatigue

while driving, pull over safely for a break

without waiting for the DAA to intervene.

Only get back on the road when you are in

the right physical and mental condition to

prevent endangering yourself and other

road users.

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OCCUPANT PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

The following protection systems are

among the vehicle’s most important

safety equipment:

seat belts;
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
Front airbags and side bags.

Read the information given the following

pages with the utmost care. It is of

fundamental importance that the

protection systems are used in the

correct way to guarantee the maximum

possible safety level for the driver and

the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint

adjustment, see the "Head restraints"

chapter in the "Knowing your car"

section.

SEAT BELTS

All the seat belts have three anchor

points and a retractor.
The reel mechanism operates locking

the belt in the event of sharp braking or

strong deceleration due to an impact.

This allows the belt strap to slide freely

and to adapt to the body of the occupant.

In the event of an accident, the belt will

lock reducing the risk of impact inside

the passenger compartment and of being

projected outside the car.
The driver is responsible for respecting,

and ensuring that all the other occupants

of the vehicle also respect, the local laws

in force in relation to the use of the seat

belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.

USING THE SEAT BELTS

The seat belt should be worn keeping

the chest straight and rested against the

backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening
tongue (1) fig. 126 and insert it into buckle

(2), until it clicks into place.

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On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it

rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out

again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button

(3) and guide the seat belt with your hand

while it is rewinding, to prevent it from

twisting.

82)

The retractor may lock when the car is

parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly

normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism

locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or in

the event of sudden braking, collisions

and high-speed bends.
Wear the rear seat belts as shown in

fig. 127 and fig. 128.

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83)

ADJUSTING THE SEAT BELT HEIGHT

Four different adjustments in height are

possible.
To adjust the window height, from the

top downwards, press the button (4)
fig. 129 and slide the handle downwards.
The height adjuster moves upwards even

without pressing the button.
Always adjust the height of the seat

belts to fit the person wearing it: this

precaution could greatly reduce the risk

of injury in the event of a crash.
Correct adjustment is obtained when

the belt passes approximately half way

between the shoulder and the neck.

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WARNING

82)

Never press button (3) when travelling.

83)

Remember that in the event of an

accident, the rear seat passengers not

wearing seat belts are exposed to a very

serious risk and also represent a serious

danger for the front seat occupants.

84)

Make height adjustment of the seat

belts when the car is stationary.

85)

After height adjustment, always check

that the cursor to which the ring is fastened

is locked in one of the preset positions.

To do this, with the adjustment button

released, exert further pressure downwards

to allow the locking device to click if the grip

has not been released in one of the possible

positions.

SBA (Seat Belt Alert) SYSTEM

The SBR system warns the passengers

of the front and rear (where provided)

seats if their seat belt is not fastened.
The system warnings unfastened seat

belts with visual warnings (warning lights

on in the instrument panel and icons on

the display) and an acoustic warning (see

the following paragraphs).
NOTE To disable the acoustic warning

permanently, go to an Alfa Romeo

Dealership. The horn can be reactivated

at any time through the display Menu

(see the "Display" chapter in the

“Knowing the instrument panel” section).

FRONT SEAT BELT ICON BEHAVIOUR

At speeds of the car below 20 km/h,
the symbol fig. 130 is red if the

driver's seat belt is not fastened or the

passenger's seat belt is not fastened

(with a passenger seated).
As soon as a speed threshold of 20

km/h is reached, with driver side seat

belt or the passenger side seat belt

(with occupant seated) unfastened,

an acoustic signal is activated

simultaneously with symbol (1) flashing in

red for about 105 seconds.

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Once activated, this warning cycle stays

active for the entire time if the car is

moving faster than 8 km/h or if reverse

gear is not engaged or until the seat belts

are fastened.
When the reverse is engaged, during the

cycle of warnings, the acoustic warning

is deactivated and the red symbol (1)

turns on fixed. The warning cycle will be

reactivated as soon as the car exceeds 18

mph (20 km/h) again.
If the car speed drops to less than 5 mph

(8 km/h) or if reverse gear is engaged

during the warning cycle, the tone will be

interrupted and the warning light turns

on fixed red.
If the entire time has not elapsed

and reverse gear is not engaged, the

indication cycle is reactivated as soon as

the car speed 18 mph (20 km/h) again.

REAR SEAT BELT ICON BEHAVIOUR

(where provided)
The icons (2) / (3) / (4) fig. 130 on the

instrument panel display indicate:

(

) rear left seat belt

(

) rear central seat belt

(

) rear right seat belt

With the car travelling as speed lower

than 20 km/h, if a rear seat belt is

unbuckled, the icon stays on with fixed

light for a total of approximately 65

seconds.
The icons are displayed according to the

corresponding rear seat belts and stay

on for about 65 seconds from the last

seat belt status change:

if the seat belt is fastened

the

corresponding icon will be green

if the seat belt is unfastened

the

corresponding icon will be red
Furthermore, the icons lights up for a few

seconds whenever one of the rear doors

is opened.
If the car is travelling at a speed faster

18 mph (20 km/h) and reverse is not

engaged, if a rear seat belt is unbuckled,

an acoustic warning is sounded when the

icon blinks for approximately 35 seconds.

Successively, the acoustic warning is

deactivated and the icon lights up with

fixed light until the end of the entire

cycle.

With the SBA system enabled, whenever

the ignition device is moved to MAR, the

presence of an object on the rear seat is

detected if a rear door has previously

been opened for at least 1 second and

the ignition device has been moved to

AVV in the previous 10 minutes. If an

object is detected, a dedicated message

appears on the instrument panel

display suggesting to check the rear

seat for objects before exiting the car.

Furthermore, when exiting the vehicle,

a second message appears on the

instrument panel display to remind you

that there are objects on the rear seat.

WARNINGS

As far as the rear seats are concerned,

the SBA system will only indicate

whether the seat belts are unfastened

(red icon) or fastened (green icon), not

the presence of any passengers.
The icons all stay off if all seat belts

(front seats and rear seats) are fastened

when the ignition device is set to ON.
For the rear seats, the icons will activate

a few seconds after the ignition device

has been turned to ON, regardless of the

status of the seat belts (even if the seat

belts are all fastened).
All the icons will turn on when at least

one seat belt changes from fastened to

unfastened status or vice versa.

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PRE-TENSIONERS

The car is equipped with front and rear

lateral seat belt pretensioners, which

draw back the seat belts by several

centimetres in the event of a strong

frontal impact. This guarantees the

perfect adherence of the seat belts

to the occupant's bodies before the

retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have

been activated when the belt withdraws

toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second

pretensioner on the front seat belts

(fitted in the kick plate area). Its

activation is signalled by the shortening

of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be

produced during the activation of the

pretensioner which is not harmful and

does not involve any fire hazard.
A slight discharge of smoke may be

produced during the activation of the

pretensioner which is not harmful and

does not involve any fire hazard.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,

sea storms, etc.), the device has been

affected by water and/or mud, contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have it

replaced.
WARNING To obtain the highest degree

of protection from the action of the

pretensioner, wear the seat belt tight to

the torso and pelvis.

LOAD LIMITERS

86)

31)

To increase safety in the event of an

accident, the front and rear lateral seat

belt retractors contain a load limiter

which controls the force acting on the

chest and shoulders during the belt

restraining action in the event of a

head-on collision.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

THE SEAT BELTS

87) 88) 89)

Respect and ensure that all the other

occupants of the vehicle comply with the

local laws in force regarding the use of

seat belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before

setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by pregnant

women: the risk of injury in the event of

an accident is reduced for them and the

unborn child if they are wearing a seat

belt.
Pregnant women must position the

lower part of the belt very low down so

that it passes over the pelvis and under
the abdomen fig. 131. While pregnancy

progresses, the driver must adjust both

seat and steering wheel to have full

control over the vehicle (pedals and

steering wheel must be easy to access).

The maximum clearance should be kept

between the abdomen and the steering

wheel.

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The seat belt strap must not be twisted.

The upper part must pass over the

shoulder and cross the chest diagonally.

The lower part must adhere to the
pelvis fig. 132, not to the abdomen of

the occupant. Never use devices (clips,

clamps, etc.) that hold the seat belt away

from your body.

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Each seat belt must be used by only one

person. Never travel with a child sitting

on the passenger's lap and a single belt
to protect them both fig. 133. In general,

do not place any objects between the

person and the belt.

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SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE

For keeping the seat belts in efficient

conditions, carefully observe the

following warnings:

always use the seat belt well stretched

and never twisted; make sure that it is

free to run without obstructions;

always use the seat belt well stretched

and never twisted; make sure that it is

free to run without obstructions;

replace the seat belt after an accident

of a certain severity even if it does not

appear to be damaged. Always replace

the seat belt if the pretensioners were

deployed;

prevent the retractors from getting

wet: their correct operation is only

guaranteed if water does not get inside;

replace the seat belt when it shows

wear or cuts.

WARNING

86)

The pretensioner may be used only

once. After its activation, contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership to have it replaced.

87)

Removing or otherwise tampering with

pretensioner and seat belt components is

strictly prohibited. Any intervention on

these components must be performed

by qualified and authorised technicians.

Always contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

88)

For maximum safety, keep the backrest

upright, lean back into it and make sure the

seat belt fits closely across your chest and

pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts for both

the front and rear seats! Travelling without

wearing seat belts will increase the risk of

serious injury and even death in the event of

an accident.

89)

If the belt has been subjected to high

levels of stress, for example after an

accident, it should be changed completely

together with the attachments, attachment

fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact,

even if the belt has no visible defects, it may

have lost its resilience.

IMPORTANT

31)

Operations which lead to impacts,

vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C

for a maximum of six hours) in the area

around the pretensioner may cause damage

or make it deploy. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership should intervention be necessary

on these components.

CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY

90) 91) 92) 93)

For optimal protection in the event of

an impact, all occupants must be seated

and wearing adequate restraint systems,

including newborn and other children!
This prescription is compulsory in all

EC countries according to EC Directive

2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 4.9 ft

(1.50 metres) and up to 12 years must

be protected with suitable restraint

systems and be seated on the rear seats.
Statistics on accidents indicate that

the rear seats offer greater safety for

children.
Compared with an adult, a child's head

is larger and heavier in proportion to

their body and the child's muscular and

bone structures are not fully developed.

Therefore, correct restraint systems

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other than adult seat belts are necessary,

to reduce as much as possible the risk

of injuries in the event of an accident,

braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely

and comfortably. As far as the

characteristics of the child seats used

allow, you are advised to keep children in

rearward facing child seats for as long as

possible (at least until 3–4 years old),

since this is the most protected position

in the event of a collision.
The choice of the most suitable child

restraint system depends on the weight

and size of the child. There are various

types of child restraint systems, which

can be secured to the car by means of

the seat belts or with the ISOFIX/i-Size

anchorages.
It is recommended to always choose

the restraint system most suitable for

the child; for this reason always refer to

the Owner Handbook provided with the

child restraint system, to be sure that it

is of the right type for the children it is

intended for.

WARNING

90)

SEVERE DANGER When a front

passenger airbag is fitted, do not install

rearward facing child restraint systems on

the front passenger seat. Deployment of the

airbag in a crash could cause fatal injuries

to the child regardless of the severity of

the collision. It is advisable to always carry

children in a child restraint system on the

rear seat, which is the most protected

position in the event of a collision.

91)

On the sun visor there is a label with

suitable symbols reminding the user that

it is compulsory to deactivate the airbag if

a rearward facing child restraint system is

fitted. Always comply with the instructions

on the passenger side sun visor (see the

“Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -

Airbag” chapter).

92)

Should it be necessary to carry a child

on the passenger side front seat in a

rear facing child restraint system, the

passenger side front air bag and side bag

must be deactivated through the Connect

system main menu (see the Supplementary

Restraint System (SRS) - Air bag" chapter),

verifying deactivation by checking whether
the

OFF

LED has illuminated on the front

courtesy light. Move the passenger's seat

as far back as possible to avoid contact

between the child seat and the dashboard.

93)

Do not move the front or rear seat if a

child is seated on it or on the dedicated child

restraint system.

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In Europe the characteristics of child restraint systems are governed by regulation ECE-R44, which divides them into five weight

groups.
The ECE-R44 standard has been paired with the ECE R-129 regulation, which defines the characteristics of the new i-Size child

restraint systems (see the "Suitability of passenger seats for i-Size child restraint system use" paragraph).

Group

Age

Weight groups

Size class / Fixing

Group 0

Indicatively up to 9 months

up to 22 lb (10 kg) in weight

ISO/L1

ISO/L2

ISO/R1

Group 0+

Indicatively up to 2 years

up to 26.7 lb (13 kg) in weight

ISO/R1

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

Group 1

Indicatively from 8 months to 4

years

20 - 40 lb (9 - 18 kg) in weight

ISO/R2

ISO/R3

ISO/F2

ISO/F2X

ISO/F3

Group 2

Indicatively from 3 to 7 years

33 - 55 lb (15 - 25 kg) in weight

–

Group 3

Indicatively from 6 to 12 years

48.5 - 79.4 lb (22 - 36 kg) in weight

–

All restraint devices must bear the type-approval data, together with the control mark, on a label solidly fixed to the child restraint

system which must never be removed.

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Lineaccessori MOPAR® includes child

restraint systems for each weight group.

These devices are recommended having

been specifically tested for Alfa Romeo

cars.
WARNING For correct installation on

the car, some universal child restraint

systems require an accessory (base)

sold separately by the restraint system's

producer. Therefore, FCA recommends

confirming the retailer if the desired

child seat can be installed in the car by

having it done, before buying the seat.

INSTALLING A CHILD RESTRAINT

SYSTEM WITH SEAT BELTS

The Universal child restraint systems

installed with the seat belts only are

type-approved on the basis of the ECE

R44 standard and are divided into

various weight groups.

94) 95) 96) 97)

WARNING The figures are indicative and

provided for assembly purposes only. Fit

the child restraint system according to

the instructions, which must be included.

Group 0 and 0+

Infants up to 28.7 lb (13 kg) must be

carried with a rearward facing child

restraint system of the type shown in
fig. 134 which, supporting the head, does

not induce stress on the neck in the event

of sudden decelerations.

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The child restraint system is restrained
by the car seat belts, as shown in fig. 134

and it must restrain the child in turn with

its own belts.

Group 1

Children weighing from 9 to 40 lb (18 kg)

may be transported in forward facing
child restraint systems fig. 135.

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Group 2

Children from 33 to 55 lb (15 to 25 kg) may

be restrained directly by the car seat
belts fig. 136.

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In this case, the child restraint system

is used to position the child correctly

with respect to the seat belts so that

the diagonal belt section crosses the

child’s chest and not the neck, and the

lower part is snug on the pelvis not the

abdomen.

Group 3

For children from 48.5 to 79.4 lb (22 to

36 kg), there are restraining devices

that allow the seat belts to pass through

properly.
The fig. 137 shows the correct child

positioning on the rear seat.

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Children over 4.9 ft (1.50 m) tall wear

seatbelts like adults.

WARNING

94)

Incorrect fitting of the child restraint

system may result in an inefficient

protection system. In the event of an

accident the child restraint system may

become loose and the child may be injured,

even fatally. When fitting a restraint system

for newborns or children, strictly comply

with the instructions provided by the

Manufacturer.

95)

When the child restraint system is not

used, secure it with the seat belt or with

the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from

the car. Do not leave it unsecured inside the

passenger compartment. In this way, in the

event of sudden braking or an accident, it

will not cause injuries to the occupants.

96)

After installing a child restraint system,

do not move the seat: always remove the

child restraint system before making any

adjustment.

97)

Always make sure that the chest section

of the seat belt does not pass under the

arms or behind the back of the child. In the

event of an accident the seat belt will not

be able to secure the child, with the risk

of injury, including fatal injury. Therefore

the child must always wear the seat belt

correctly.

INSTALLING AN ISOFIX CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

98) 99) 100) 101) 102)

The rear side seats of the car are

equipped with ISOFIX attachments, for

fitting child restraint systems quickly,

simply and safely.
The ISOFIX system lets you install the

ISOFIX child restraining system without

using the car seat belts but connecting

them directly to the carseat with three

anchors in the car.
You can use the traditional mixed

mounting carseats and ISOFIX in

different places in the same car.
To install an ISOFIX child restraint

system, attach it to the two metal
anchors fig. 138. They can be reached by

lifting the flaps 2 located behind the rear

seat cushion, at the point where it meets

the backrest. Then fix the upper hook

(available with the child restraint system)

to the dedicated "top tether" anchor
fig. 139 located behind the seat backrest.

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fig. 140 shows an example of a Universal

ISOFIX child restraint system for weight

group 1.
WARNING The fig. 140 is indicative and

for assembly purposes only. Fit the

child restraint system according to the

instructions, which must be included.

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NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child

restraint system is used, only ECE R44

"ISOFIX Universal" (R44/03 or further

upgrades) type-approved child restraint
systems can be used (see fig. 141).
The other weight groups are covered by

specific ISOFIX child restraint systems,

which can be used only if specifically

tested for this car (see list of cars

provided with the child restraint system).

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WARNING

98)

Do not use the same lower anchoring to

install more than one child restraint system.

99)

If a Universal ISOFIX child restraint

system is not fixed to all three anchorages,

it will not be able to protect the child

correctly. In a crash, the child could be

seriously or fatally injured.

100)

Fit the child restraint system when the

car is stationary. The child restraint system

is correctly secured to the brackets when

you hear the click. Follow the instructions

for assembly, disassembly and positioning

that the Manufacturer must supply with the

child restraint system.

101)

If the car was involved in an accident

of a certain severity, have the ISOFIX

anchorages and the child restraint system

replaced.

102)

If the car was involved in an accident

of a certain severity, have both the child

restraint system and the seat belt it was

attached to replaced.

i-Size CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS

The rear side seats of the car are type-

approved to house the state-of-the-art

i-Size child restraint systems.
These child restraint systems, built and

type-approved according to the i-Size

(ECE R129) standard, ensure better

safety conditions to carry children on

board a vehicle:

the child must be transported

rearward facing until 15 months;

child restraint system protection is

increased in the event of a side collision;

the use of the ISOFIX system is

promoted to avoid faulty installation of

the child restraint system;

efficiency in the choice of the child

restraint system, which isn't made

according to weight any more but

according to the child's height, is

increased;

compatibility between the vehicle

seats and the child restraint systems is

better: the i-Size child restraint systems

can be considered as "Super ISOFIX"; this

means that they can be perfectly fitted

in type-approved i-Size seats, but can

also be fitted in ISOFIX (ECE R44) type-

approved seats.
NOTE If your car seats are i-Size
approved, the symbol shown in fig. 142

will appear on the seats near the ISOFIX

attachments.

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Child restraint system installation

The following table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the vehicle

seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards.

Number of seats

Seat number

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for universal

rearward facing child

restraint systems

YES (U)

Seat suitable for universal

forward facing child

restraint systems

YES (UF)(a)

YES (UF)

i-Size seat

YES (i-U)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side child restraint systems

(L1 / L2)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing child

restraint systems (R1 / R2 /

R3)

YES (IL)1

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Number of seats

Seat number

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing child

restraint systems (F2 / F2X

/ F3)

YES (IUF)

Seat suitable for auxiliary

child restraint systems (B2

/ B3)

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)

U = Position suitable for a “universal” child restraint system approved for this weight category.
UF = Position suitable for a “universal” forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.
IUF = Position suitable for an “ISOFIX” universal forward facing child restraint system approved for this weight category.
i-U = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing or rearward facing child restraint system.
i-UF = Position suitable for an i-Size "universal" forward facing child restraint system.
IL = Position suitable for specific listed ISOFIX child restraint systems (CRS). These ISOFIX CRS are classified as "vehicle-specific", "restricted use"

and "semi-universal".
X = Not applicable. The seat is not approved for installation of child restraint systems.
(a) = With forward facing child restraint system, the seat must be positioned no more forward than the longitudinal halfway point.
1 = The ISOFIX child restraint system can be installed by adjusting the front seat (for R3 fixtures).
* = Child restraint systems with support leg cannot be installed on this seat
Remove/adjust the head restraint (if adjustable) if it interferes with installation of the child restraint system.

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Child restraint system installation (right-hand drive version)

The following table provides guidelines on positioning child restraint systems on the vehicle

seats. Each child restraint system position complies with the UNECE standards.

Number of seats

Seat number

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for universal

rearward facing child

restraint systems

YES (U)

Seat suitable for universal

forward facing child

restraint systems

YES (UF)(a)

YES (UF)

i-Size seat

YES (i-U)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

side child restraint systems

(L1 / L2)

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

rearward facing child

restraint systems (R1 / R2 /

R3)

YES (IL)1

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Number of seats

Seat number

Airbag

ENABLED

Airbag

DISABLED

Seat suitable for ISOFIX

forward facing child

restraint systems (F2 / F2X

/ F3)

YES (IUF)

Seat suitable for auxiliary

child restraint systems (B2

/ B3)

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)

YES (Only B2)

(IUF)

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CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS RECOMMENDED BY ALFA ROMEO FOR YOUR STELVIO

Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes a complete range of child restraint systems to be fixed using the seat belt with three anchorage

points or the ISOFIX anchorages.
WARNING Alfa Romeo recommends fitting the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.

Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Group 0+: from birth to 28.7

lb (13 kg) from 15.7 to 33.5 in

(from 40 to 85 cm)

Peg Perego

Primo Viaggio i-Size

Order code AR: 50290501

Peg Perego Base i-Size

Order code AR: 50290505

i-Size universal child restraint system.

It is installed in the opposite direction to the

travel direction with the mandatory use of

the i-Size sub-base (can be purchased

together with the child restraint system or

separately) and the isofix anchorages of the

car.

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

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Weight group

Child restraint system

Type of child restraint system

Child restraint system installation

Group 0+/1: from birth to

28.7 lb (13 kg) from 15.7 to

33.5 in (from 40 to 85 cm)

Peg Perego Viaggio FF105

Order code AR: 50290502

Peg Perego Base i-Size

Order code AR: 50290505

i-Size approved child restraint system.

It must be installed on the car absolutely

together with the Peg Perego Base i-Size

sub-base (to be purchased separately or

together with the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio

i-Size child restraint system).

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

Group 2: from 33 to 55 lb

(from 15 to 25 kg) from 37.4

to 53 in (from 95 to 135 cm)

Peg Perego Viaggio 2-3

Shuttle Plus

(for versions/markets, where

provided)

Order code AR: 50290504

It can only be fitted facing forwards, using

the three-point seat belt and the ISOFIX

anchorages of the car.

Alfa Romeo recommends to install it using

the ISOFIX anchorages of the car.

It must be fitted on the rear outer seats.

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Main recommendations to carry

children safely

Install the child restraint systems

on the rear seat, which is the most

protected position in the event of a

collision.

Keep children in rearward facing child

restraint systems for as long as possible,

until 3–4 years old if possible.

The rear head restraint or the front

passenger head restraint can be lifted

if needed to install a child restraint

system. The head restraint must always

be present in the vehicle and fitted if

the seat is used by an adult passenger

or a child sitting in a restraint system

without backrest (refer to the procedure

described in ‘’Head restraint’’ chapter,

‘’Knowing your vehicle’’ section).

If the front passenger airbag has

been deactivated, always check that the

warning light on the courtesy light is on

continuously to make sure that it is

effectively deactivated.

Carefully follow the instructions

supplied with the child restraint system.

Keep the instructions in the car along

with the other documents and this

handbook. Do not use second-hand child

seats without instructions.

Only one child is to be strapped into

each restraint system; never carry two

children using one child restraint system.

Always check that the seat belts do

not rest on the child’s neck.

Always check that the seat belt is well

fastened by pulling on it.

While travelling, do not let the child sit

incorrectly or unfasten the belts.

Never allow a child to put the belt's

diagonal section under an arm or behind

their back.

Never carry children on your lap, even

newborns. No-one can hold a child in the

case of a collision.

In the event of an accident, replace the

child restraint system with a new one.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG

The car is equipped with:

front driver airbag;
front passenger airbag;
driver and passenger front side bags

for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection

(Side bags);

side bags for head protection of front

seat passengers and rear side seat

passengers (window bag).
The location of the airbags on the car

is marked by the word "AIRBAG" under

the Alfa Romeo emblem on the steering

wheel, on the dashboard, on the side trim

or on a label placed next to the airbag

deployment area.

FRONT AIRBAGS

The front (driver and passenger) airbags

protect the front seat occupants in the

event of head-on crashes of medium-

high severity, by placing the cushion

between the occupant and the steering

wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in

other types of collisions (side impacts,

rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not

indicate a system malfunction.
Driver and passenger front airbags are

not a replacement of but complementary

to the seat belts, which should always be

worn, as specified by law in Europe and

most non-European countries.
In a crash, those not wearing a seat

belt are projected forwards and may

come into contact with the bag which

is still inflating. The protection offered

by the bag is compromised in these

circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the

following situations:

frontal impacts against highly

deformable objects not involving the

front surface of the car (e.g. wing

collision against safety barrier, etc.);

car wedging under other cars or safety

barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions

described above is due to the fact that

they may not provide any additional

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protection compared with seat belts, so

their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does not

indicate a system malfunction.

Driver's side front airbag

This consists of an instantly inflating bag

contained in a special compartment in
the centre of the steering wheel fig. 143.

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Passenger's front airbag

This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard fig. 144: this bag has a larger

volume than that on the driver side.

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Passenger's front airbag and child

restraint systems

Rearward-facing child restraint systems

must

NEVER

be fitted on the front seat

with an active passenger side airbag

since in the event of a collision the airbag

activation may cause fatal injuries to the

transported child.

ALWAYS

comply with the instructions

on the label stuck on the sun visor on

passenger side (A) or on driver side
(B) fig. 145 and shown in table on the

following pages.

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Deactivating/activating the passenger

side airbags: front air bag and side bag

(where provided)
To deactivate the front and side

passenger side airbag, use the Connect

system. Select the following functions

in succession from the main Menu, and

activate them by pressing the

fig. 146

button: "Settings", "Safety", "Passenger

Airbag". The system will check airbag

activation/deactivation status and

request confirmation of change of

status.

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SIDE BAGS

To help increase occupants protection

in the event of side impact collisions, the

vehicle is equipped with front side bags

and window bags.

Side bag

These comprise two bags located in
the front seat backrests fig. 149 which

protect the pelvis, chest and shoulder

area of the occupants in the event of a

side collision of medium-high severity.
They are marked by the "AIRBAG" label

sewn on the outer side of the front seats.

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Window bag

This consists of a "curtain" bag housed

behind the roof side linings and covered
by special trims fig. 150.
They are designed to protect the head of

front and rear occupants in the event of a

side collision, thanks to the wide cushion

inflation surface.

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The deployment of side bags in the event

of side impacts of low severity is not

required.
In the event of a side impact, the

system provides best protection if the

passenger sits on the seat in a correct

position, allowing the window bag to

inflate correctly.

103) 104) 105) 106) 107) 108) 109) 110) 111) 112) 113) 114) 115)

116)

Warnings

Do not wash the seats with water or

pressurised steam (wash by hand or at

automatic seat washing stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags

may be deployed in the event of sharp

impacts to the underbody of the car (e.g.

impact with steps, pavements, potholes

or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small

amount of dust: the dust is harmless and

does not indicate the beginning of a fire.

The dust may irritate the skin and eyes

however: in this case, wash with neutral

soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement

must be carried out at an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag

system deactivated at an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed

in different ways on the basis of the type

of collision. Failure to activate one or

more of the devices does not indicate a

system malfunction.

WARNING

103)

Do not apply stickers or other objects

on the steering wheel, on the dashboard

in the passenger side airbag area, on side

upholstery on the roof or on the seats.

Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on

the passenger's side dashboard since they

could interfere with correct inflation of the

airbag and also cause serious injury to the

passengers.

104)

Always drive with your hands on the

steering wheel rim so that the airbag can

inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive with

your body bent forward. Keep the back of

your seat upright and lean back into it.

105)

The passenger airbag can be

deactivated on the Connect system

by selecting the following functions in

sequence on the main menu: “Settings”;

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“Safety”; “Passenger air bag” and

“Deactivation”.

106)

Do not affix rigid objects to the

garment hooks or support handles.

107)

Do not rest your head, arms or elbows

on the door, on the windows or in the

window bag area to prevent injury during

deployment.

108)

Never lean your head, arms or elbows

out of the window.

109)

If when setting the ignition device to

ON the warning light

does not turn on

or stays on whilst driving, a failure may

have occurred in the restraint systems. In

this case the air bags or pretensioners may

not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower

number of cases, they may be deployed

accidentally. Before continuing, contact an

Alfa Romeo Dealership immediately to have

the system checked.

110)

In the event of a LED

OFF

failure

(located on the front courtesy light), the
warning light on the instrument panel turns

on.

111)

On cars with side bags, do not cover the

front seat backrests with extra covers.

112)

Do not travel with objects in your lap,

in front of your chest or held in your mouth

(e.g., pipe, pencil etc.). They could cause

severe injury if the airbag is deployed in a

crash.

113)

If the car has been subject to theft,

attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,

have the air bag system inspected at an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

114)

Failure of the

warning light is

indicated by the activation of a dedicated

icon and a dedicated message on the

instrument panel display. The pyrotechnic

charges are not disabled. Before continuing,

contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership

immediately to have the system checked.

115)

The front airbag deployment threshold

is higher than that of the pretensioners. For

impacts whose intensity falls between the

two levels, normally, only the pretensioners

will be activated.

116)

The airbag does not replace seat belts

but increases their efficiency. Because front

airbags are not deployed for low-speed

crashes, side collisions, rear-end shunts

or rollovers, occupants are protected, in

addition to any side bags, only by their seat

belts, which must therefore always be

fastened.

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STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
ENGINE RUN-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
WHEN PARKED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
“Alfa DNA™ Pro” SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
START & STOP EVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
SPEED LIMITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
HAS (Highway Assist) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
TJA (Traffic Jam Assist) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
ISC (Intelligent Speed Control) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
PARK SENSORS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC GRIDLINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177
REFUELLING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
DRIVING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
TOWING TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

We have now reached the "heart" of the car: let's see how to

use the car to its full potential. We’ll look at how to drive

safely in any situation, making it a welcome companion with

our comfort and wallets in mind.

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, adjust the

seat, the interior rear-view mirrors, the

door mirrors and fasten the seat belt

correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for

starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the

starting procedure can be shown on the

display.

117) 118) 119)

32) 33) 34)

Proceed as follows:

engage the electric parking brake and

set the gear lever to P (Park) mode or N

(Neutral),

fully depress the brake pedal without

touching the accelerator;

briefly press the ignition button;
if the engine doesn't start within a

few seconds, you need to repeat the

procedure.

if the problem persists, contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONS

35)

Proceed as follows:

engage the parking brake and set the

gear lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral);

fully depress the brake pedal without

touching the accelerator;

briefly press the ignition button;
if the engine doesn't start within a

few seconds, you need to repeat the

procedure.
If the problem persists, contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

ENGINE STARTING FAILURE

Starting the engine with electronic key

battery (Keyless Start) run down or flat

If the ignition device does not respond

when the relevant button is pressed the

electronic key battery might be run down

or flat. Therefore, the system does not

detect the presence of the electronic key

on board the car and displays a dedicated

message.
In this case, follow the instructions in

"Starting with flat key battery" chapter in

the "Knowing your car" section and start

the engine normally.

SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE

34)

To stop the engine, proceed as follows:

park the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic;

engage P (Park) mode;
with engine idling, press the start

button.

Cars with electronic key (Keyless Start)

If the car speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h),

it is still possible to stop the engine if a

gear operating mode other than P (Park)

is selected. To switch off the engine in

this situation, hold down the ignition

device button for a while or press it 3

times in a row within a few seconds.

WARNING

117)

It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine consumes

oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon

dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic

gasses.

118)

The electro-hydraulic braking system

is not active until the engine starts running.

So, the brake pedal travel will be longer than

normal. This does not indicate a fault.

119)

Do not start the engine by pushing,

towing or driving downhill. These

manoeuvres may damage the catalytic

converter.

IMPORTANT

32)

We recommend that during the

initial period, or during the first 1600 km

(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car

performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,

long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,

etc.).

33)

With the engine stopped never leave

the ignition device in the ON position to

prevent useless current draw from draining

the battery.

34)

A quick burst on the accelerator before

turning off the engine serves absolutely

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no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is

damaging for the engine.

35)

The

symbol will flash after starting

or during prolonged cranking to indicate a

fault with the glow plug preheating system.

If the engine starts, the car can be regularly

used, but an Alfa Romeo Dealership must be

contacted as soon as possible.

ENGINE RUN-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RUNNING IN

THE ENGINE

(2.0 T4 MAir and 2.9 V6 versions)
Despite modern construction

technology, the mechanical parts of the

engine must be run in during the first

500 miles (800 kilometres) of travel up

to the first engine oil change.
NOTE The consumption of engine oil and

fuel in a new engine, during the first

thousand kilometres of operation,

before the first engine oil change, could

be higher than usual. This is normal

behaviour during the run-in period and

should not be understood as an fault.

Periodically check the engine oil level

during the run-in period and top up, if

necessary, as shown in the "Maintenance

and care" section.
Observe following driving behaviour

during the run-in period of the car.

From 0 to 100 miles (from 0 to

160 kilometres)

Do not leave the engine idling for a

long time.

Gradually press the throttle pedal

never more than halfway to avoid

excessive acceleration.

Avoid braking too hard.
Drive keeping the engine under

3500 rpm.

Keep your speed below 55 mph

(90 km/h) and respect the speed limits

in force in the country in which you are

driving.

From 100 to 300 miles (from 160 to

500 kilometres)

Gradually press the throttle pedal

never more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration in low gears (from 1st to
3rd).

Avoid braking too hard.
Drive keeping the engine under

5,000 rpm.

Keep your speed below 70 mph

(120 km/h) and respect the speed limits

in force in the country in which you are

driving.

From 300 to 500 miles (from 500 to

800 kilometres)

Make full use of the full rpm range by

manually shifting at higher revs where

possible, in sequential mode using the

gear lever or steering wheel paddles

(where provided).

Do not hold the throttle pedal pressed,

requiring maximum engine performance,

for too long.

Keep your speed below 85 mph

(144 km/h) and respect the speed limits

in force in the country in which you are

driving.

During the first 1500 miles

(2500 kilometres)

Avoid taking part in races on the track.
Avoid sporty driving or similar

activities.

WHEN PARKED

120) 121) 122)

WARNING In addition to parking the

vehicle with the parking brake always

engaged, the wheels turned, chocks or

stones positioned in front of the wheels

(when on a steep slope), you must always:

engage P (Park) mode;
always take the key with you when

leaving the vehicle.
WARNING Always engage the electric

parking brake before leaving the car.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The car is equipped with electric parking

brake to guarantee better use and

optimal performance compared to a

manually operated parking brake.
The electric parking brake features a

switch, located on the central tunnel

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fig. 151, a motor with calliper for each rear

wheel and an electronic control module.

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The electric parking brake can be

engaged in two ways:

manually

, by pulling the switch on the

central tunnel;

automatically

in "Safe Hold" or "Auto

Park Brake" conditions.
WARNING Normally, the electric parking

brake is engaged automatically when the

engine is stopped.This function can be

deactivated/activated on the Connect

system by selecting the following

items in sequence on the main menu:

"Settings", "Driver Assistance" and

"Automatic Parking Brake".
WARNING Should the car battery be

faulty, to unlock the electric parking

brake the battery must be replaced.

Engaging the parking brake manually

Briefly pull the switch located on the
central tunnel fig. 151 to manually engage

the electric parking brake when the car is

stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the

car when engaging the electric parking

brake.
A slight movement of the brake pedal

may be detected when engaging the

electric parking brake with the brake

pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake engaged,
the

warning light on the instrument

panel and the LED on the switch fig. 151

turn on.
WARNING With the Electronic Parking

Brake failure warning light on, some

functions of the electric parking brake

are deactivated. In this case the driver is

responsible for brake activation and car

parking in complete safety conditions.
If, under exceptional circumstances, the

use of the brake is required with the car

in motion, keep the switch on the central

tunnel pulled as long as the brake action

is necessary.
The warning light

may switch on

with the hydraulic system temporarily

unavailable; in this case braking is

controlled by the motors.
The brake lights (stop) will also

automatically switch on in the same way

as for normal braking with the use of the

brake pedal.

Release the switch on the central tunnel

to stop the braking action with the car in

motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle

is braked until a speed below 2 mph

(3 km/h) is reached and the switch is kept

pulled, the parking brake will definitively

engage.
WARNING Driving the car with the

electric parking brake engaged, or using

it several times to slow down the car,

may cause severe damage to the braking

system.

Disengaging the electric parking brake

manually

In order to manually release the parking

brake, the ignition device should be at ON

position.
Moreover, you need to press the brake

pedal, then press the switch on the

central tunnel briefly.
Noise may be heard from the rear of

the vehicle and a slight movement of

the brake pedal may be detected during

disengagement.
After disengaging the electric parking
brake, the

warning light on the

instrument panel and the LED on the
switch fig. 151 turn off.
If the

warning light on the instrument

panel remains on with the electric

parking brake disengaged, this indicates

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a fault: in this case contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.
WARNING Never use gear position

P (Park) instead of the electric parking

brake. When parking the car, always

apply the electric parking brake to

prevent injury or damage caused by

uncontrolled movement of the car.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

OPERATING MODES

The electric parking brake may operate

as follows:

"Dynamic operating mode"

: this

mode is activated by pulling the switch

repeatedly whilst driving;

"Static engagement and release

mode"

: with the car stationary, the

electric parking brake can be activated

by pulling the switch on the central

tunnel once. On the other hand, press the

switch and the brake pedal at the same

time to disengage the brake;

"Drive Away Release"

: (where

provided) the electric parking brake will

automatically disengage with the driver

side seat belt fastened and the detection

of an action performed by the driver to

move the car (forward gear or reverse

gear);
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with

carbon-ceramic discs, before using

"Drive Away Release" mode and moving

the vehicle, it is necessary to buckle

the seat belts or manually release the

electric handbrake to prevent damage to

the carbon-ceramic discs themselves.

"Safe Hold"

: if the vehicle speed is

lower than 2 mph (3 km/h), the gear

lever is not in P (Park) position and the

driver's intention of leaving the vehicle is

detected, the electric parking brake will

automatically engage to hold the vehicle

in safety conditions;

"Auto Park Brake"

: if the vehicle

speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h), the

electric parking brake will automatically

engage when the gear lever is in P (Park)

position. The LED on the switch located
on the central tunnel fig. 151 switches

on together with the warning light

on the instrument panel when the

parking brake is engaged and applied

to the wheels. Each automatic parking

brake engagement can be cancelled by

pressing the switch on the central tunnel

and at the same time moving the gear

lever for the transmission to position P

(Park).

SAFE HOLD

It is a safety function that automatically

engages the electric parking brake in the

event of a dangerous condition for the

car.
If:

the car speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h);
a transmission operating mode

different from P (Park) is activated;

the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
the driver side door is open;
no attempts to apply pressure on the

brake pedal have been detected;

the car is parked on roads which

gradient higher than 4%;
the electric parking brake engages

automatically to prevent car movement.
The Safe Hold function can be

temporarily disabled by pressing the

switch located on the central tunnel and

the brake pedal at the same time, with

the car stationary and the driver side

door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate

again when the vehicle speed reaches

12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition device is

moved to STOP and then to ON.

WARNING

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In the case of parking manoeuvres

on roads on a gradient, the front wheels

must be steered towards the pavement

(when parking downhill), or in the opposite

direction if the car is parked uphill. Block the

wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is

parked on a steep slope.

121)

Never leave children unattended in the

car. Always remove the key from the ignition

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