Dear Customer, We wish to thank you for your decision to purchase an Alfa Romeo and to welcome you to the world of Zita Rerreee 4% Your selection was one of prestige, quality and long service life. This publication, which we ask you to read carefully and to keep nearby for reference, will tell you all you need to know to get the most enjoyment out of your Alfa Romeo, as well as supplying instructions and hints on correct maintenance, which will enable you always to get the best performance and prolong the car's safety and reliability, with the quality of all its components. We recommend that you have all maintenance and repairs per formed at AUTHORIZED ALFA ROMEO SERVICE CENTERS, which with their specially trained personnel, constant technical updating and specific equipment can ensure the utmost quality of all their work, The ALFA ROMEO service network is at your disposal for any assistance you may require: a complete, up-to-date list of Service Centers is provided in the “Service” Guide provided with our car.ae__ i .}.}.@§ In order to maintain your motor car in ideal condition, as conceived and manufactured by Alfa Romeo, it is necessary to fit original parts that are supplie exclusively in these trade-marked boxes, through the official network of Alfa Romeo. €& hy 10} EasALPHABETICAL INDEX A Adjustable vents Airfter (18 valve versions) ine fiter (B valve versions) ‘fa Contral Aancilary equioment'on roa panel Antireeze ‘antvlock braking system (ABS) Ashtray. ‘Australia version Battery Before starting Body attachment points (tow hook) Bodywork maintenance Bonnet Boot Brake and clutch fluid reservar Brake and clutch fluid Braking system ‘Bulb replacement geaceauegmren 48 3 8 44=35 7 58 143 a 458-185 32 408 105 88 164 146 7 69 165 59 108 95 2 158 Chile safety (rear doors) Cigar lighter Sina cont wih a condoning Climate conteo! systarn Climatisaion Cimatisation contro Glock Commandes Compact spare wheel Controis Conditioning Coolant reservoir Cooling system ° Dashboard ‘Demisting with ai conditioner Direction indicator Door miors Doors Driver's positions e Electron ignition and inection Giagram {16 valvo versions) Electronic igntton ang injecton Gagram (19 1E-7 TE 8 vaNe version) Electron ignition system Engine ol and titer (Stave versions) 6 56 28 28 20 130 133 94 82 Engine oll and fiter(8valve versions) ... 84 Engine starter block 3 Engine stop/Steering lock 3 External ignts 37 External lights convo! lever 5 F Fast detrosting 49 Fast datrosting with conctioner off 37 Fluid anc lubrieant (racommended) 184 Fog lights 39-100 Front erection incicator lights 2 Front parking lights 9 Front seats 23 uel tank flr cap 163 Fuses 92-83, 6 Guarantee and Maintenance Schedule Booklet Goariever 40 Gearvox-itferetial assembly ol 88 Generator 94 Getting towed and towing 7 Glove compartment 27 4 Handbcake lever 0 Heaclamp aim 96 Headlamp aim adjusting switch 42.96 Headightveam sating according taload.. 96 Heated rear window re uminated kay battery emplacement... 96 FeIncase of emergency ” Instructions fo trailer towing 107 Instrument panel 10 Instrument panel cluster 4142 Intamnal earview mitror 28 J Jjumpstarting with a emergency battery 8 K Keys 20 L Lona trips 87 Low-beammhigh-beam headlights 98 Maintenance 7 Maintenance (airconditioning system)... $8 N Numberplate lights 102 ° (Operation of the antilock braking system (AS) 144 a Parking er Passenger compartment ights 28 Permanant four-wheel drive 42-148 Poweroflamps 97 Power steering 142 Power steering luc reservoir 88 Power windows 22 Programmed maintanance 78 Propeller shaft sip yoke 8 a Rear diferential oil 88 Rear fog ight 39 Rear seats backrest and hatch-id trays mluggage compartment 6 Fear seats backrest and rear window shelves 62 Rear window washer liquid resenorr .... 90 Relays 9 Retractable Ramovadie backshel! 64 Right hand drive and Australia st Roas hazard lights 39 s Seat balts ‘Seat belts (Australia varsion) ‘Service network Service station ‘Side cirection indicator lights ‘Spare whee! and jack Spark plugs Starting the engine 33 Static elecronic ignition and miselion system Gagram (IES ME Versiong) 138 ‘Steering wheel adjustment 22 ‘Sunreot 29-30 + Technical data Technical features and system Gesercton Toolbag ‘Tyre inflation pressures Tyre rotation Tyres v Vehicle dimensions 23 Vehicle dimensions Spot Wagon Vehicle icentificaion Vehicle interior VentilatiovHeating Warning and cautions Warning (Maintenance) Warnings (Check-Replacamant. Retualing) 161 Wheel change Wheels While criving Windscreen and headlights washer liquis Windscreen and rear window wiper? ‘washer contol lever Windscreen/Rear window and headlight washers Windscreen wiper ‘Winter operation Fear window wiper 125 128 ne 19 48 65 at 163 74 6 6 2 16 38 38 cy 5GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE BOOKLET You were furmished a Guarantee and Maintenance Schedule Booklet with your Maina Romeo, It contains complete infor Thatton on the aperation of Alfa Romeo Ser Tigo Centers anc tha conditions of your war vary We recommend that you have the Alfa Romeo ‘Service Network perform all the raintenanee and tune-up operations listed in the Guarentee and Maintenance Schedule Booklet this an essertial condition fo ensure fonger ie to your car's mechenical parts {reauting i lower operating costs) and also a SGniiecant saving In fuel consumption. estes ana aca are aptoximate ony: Ala Romeo re rete that te mania! apples 0 all mode Fens, austsions and spenfesons are tose of te ve ‘ha ranger some models, noweva, may fot a aval ia al SERVICE NETWORK ‘fa Romeo Services in Italy and abroad aro isted in the “Sevice” Gude supplied with every vehicie, ‘Always rely on your Alla Romeo Dealer, who Gisplays the shld with the Alfa Romeo em: biem ard name. [Ata Romeo Services in I in tne. telephone directory under Flomeo” It you should hava a problem concerning the sonicing of your eat, weite or phone ettner your cealer or your local Alfa Romeo Dis- frbutor are also entered Aa serves the rgnt toate any features and cata ve tisDashboard trument panel Instrument panel cluster Climate controls Aa Control if provided) ternal Lights contra! lever Windscreen and roar window Wiperiwashor contol ever lif provided) .. 16 Ancillary equipment on roof paneliB instRUMENT PANEL Fuel reserve warning Coolant maximum ight 7 eiatire wearing A ual ove incicator Ww J, Seaeatomoerate Total ktometers SA a Bev ‘odometer \ ae Ee counter Techymeter SE as “Trip odometer famage waring light (it proviced) re-seting Engine oil minimum pressure wacring lig \ Parking lights waring light \ Antslack braking system (ABS) foe) ———yaring Tht {i prevised) rake fluld minimum level and front rake pad wear warning ight@ INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER Engine oil minimum pressure warning light this ights up with the engine running, stop the vehicle immediately and check of vel Generator warning light itis hghts up wit the engine running it indicates the iragulat functioning of the power supply circu Brake fluid minimum level and front brake pad wear warning lamp (excluding models with Alfa Control) ‘The lamp signals that the level of brake fluié in the reservoir insuficient with quid possibly leaking from the. eireut. It the lamp comes. on continuously or intermitently during braking # indicates that the front rake pads are worn, As the vehicle is only equipped ‘wth wear detectors applicable fo the front brake pads, wahen sudsttuting these, the condition of the rear Srake pads should also be cheekad Tho rear brake pags however, due fo their use on the vehicle will not require immadiale substiulion though a futher check should be made at a later dat, Handbrake inserted waraing light This indicates that the handorake Is inserted: deactivalo i before moving the vehicle, Parking lights warning light It indicates that external Iights are on, Diraction Indicator warning light It signals that tection indicators or hazaré lightsCoolant maximum temperature warning tight 1 signals that high-beam headlights are on. ‘completely, and check caoiant level and condition of the water pump actioning Det Antblock braking system (ABS) warring light ( provided) By turing the Jonson kay {9 RUN positon, this must remain itor a few seconds; tights up curing cunning, t signals a system maltuncton. Permanent WO failure warning light (it provided) (zy 8Y tring ine igtion key t AUN poston. ths must remain itfor afew seconds iit ights up during running. it signals a system mature Fuel reserve warning light sven th lights up, it signals the prasance of about 6.5 les (1.7 gals) of fuel im the tankCLIMATE CONTROLS Air conditioner control (wnere fited) [At postion @ the air conditioner is of; turing the knob clockwise starts the tempera the air-conditioner and adius Air flow distribution contro! a5 required Disvioutes air fow detween the varius air vents (excaat those recening air dreety from outside), [At position @ the fan is off to operate it, turn the knob clockwise. The speed increases fradually as the knob is tured: the highest Speed ig obtained when the knob has been tured fully to the right ‘Ouiside air or recirculation control [At position 0, the air flow is shut off; turning the kod fo the left the amount of outside ar admitted to the passenger compartment is adjusted: turning the kage to the ‘ight. the amount of recirculating air is adjusted. Control for adjusting the temperature of the air Heating is turned off when the knob is tuned fully to the left, the temperatures gradually increased turing the kad fo the sight) max mum heating 'S obtained when the Krab is turned fully 10 the rightALFA CONTROL (if provided) | Instrument panol cluster warming ight _- Tevel warning 1g aficiency warming ight —~ e a / alfa /eontrot / 7 Fault signaling _ Front brake pad wear ‘Stop lights efietency General warning Tat warming light warning tightDirection indicator Second trip: low-beam headlights ‘Second tip with lever pushed forwards: highbeam headlignts 5WINDSCREEN AND REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER CONTROL LEVER (if provided) Windscreen washer: pull lever toward steering whet ear window washer (it provided) First trp =int Third tip= 2nd spe Rear window wiper (it provided) J tuin lever to postion 2\and actuate fagather wit the windsereen wiperrior 2 doorlocking 2 Power windows - Steering whee! agjustment 2 Front seats 2 Seat bots 28.25 Internal rearview mittor - Door mirrors assangor compartment ignts 8 Ashtray - Cigar Lighter Compartment er ‘Sun visors - Clock 28 Sunroot 29-00 LL |S(A\ Keys A The key 8 vali for all the locks: ‘The doors are openad and closed fom the Rear doors = ignition: outside by means of tne k + = Door opening ever (wth safety tock disen Sooring look 300, pull t0 0900) doors Front doors aes fue titer cap, i Door opening lever (pull to open} 3-nida door locking button, 4- Winder for manual window opening (On some versions the key has a ligt ‘To switch on, press button on key holder. 2+ Acmrast 2: Inside door locking button 4+ Side window demisiing outets.> CHILD-SAFETY (REAR DOORS) CENTRALISED DOOR-LOCKING Lever 1 makes it impassibie to open the rear om the inside, even if they are Un position 2: unlocked position 3: locked. (On request only on some versions) ‘All 4 doors may be locked or unlocked simul- taneously by the door locking syst To activate (or de-activate) the safety mechanism of all 4 doors, close (or open} {rom the outside by turing the lock of one of the lront doors, or rom he insie by raising oF Towering the locking bulton t on ane of the front doors, Notes: Itis not possible to lower tha lock 1 of the front doors whan the door 's open, iflever 2, of the front doors, Is pulled, the safety mechanisms of alld doors ara csen- gaged. iflock 9 of one of the rear doors is raised only the door involved will be locked or Unlocked if one of the rear doors remains open. locking one o he font doors with the kay oF by pushing lock 1, will activata (or dese: tivalo) the satoty mechanisms ofall 4 doors, inctuging tne open eneSTEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT [Wot standard on all models) Tp raise or lower power windows, act on shitches 1, 2r3 mounted onto the front door panets Suiteh 1° front Swrten 2 oF 3: Front right window. Power window operation is possible only ‘whan the engine 1 running and the electric. contact inserted (kay in postion 2 - see page 34). Important Power windows must be used with care -do ot Keep pressing the switch when the window is completely open oF closed When leaving passengers alone on the vehiele remave the ignition key from the lack to avoid injury to persons (especial chien) by accidentally closing the wit ‘The adjustable steering column can be sat in ‘2 postion to sult your preference, ‘anges can be made a6 follows lever 1 toward steering whee! {the steering column is uniocked). = Move the steering whee! to the desired postion. Lock in place the wheo! by pushing lever 1 toward the dashboare (the steering column is locked) Warning: Etfectuate adjustment only with the vehicle at rest> FRONT SEATS F Seat longitudinal adjustment. 2 Backrest inclination acjustment “To consent the seat to mave on its runners, pul iever | upwards (see figure); by releasing ine seats Blocked into postion. Backrest inclination is acjusted by raising lever 2 lo {aled atthe sce of each seat; the backrest iS completely lowered, accompany it home after having actuated the lever, ‘Onsome versions the front seat are equipped win height adustable headrests Warning: The driver must effectuate seat acjsiment with the car at rest, always fnsuring hat tha saa is in a blocked positon botore dtiving Driver's seat height adjustment (optional where applicabl To agjust the height of the seat pull out complately lover 3 and move it up ar down Until the required height is obtained, then Fepestton lever Heated seats (optional only for some ver sions) To obtain the front seat heating, push the corresponding switch on the central console. 4 Right-hand seat heating 5- Driver's seat heating To throw out the heating, push again the corresponding switch — NTFront seat bets are equipped with automatic rewinding devices, Grip attachment hook 1 and withdraw belt 2 (Gling the buckle along the same) and insert the hook into block 3 anchored atthe central tunnel. Ensure that the hook is completely inserted into tne block anc that the seat belts rot twisted The seat belts normally allow ample freedom of mavament: itis however to be noted that eventual harsh movements will cause the S2fely blocking device to go into action, To untasten the belts push button 4 on the central anchor block Take ing. Slide belt buckle along belt to facta ful re not to lt belt twist ring rewind nding, Adjustable upper attachment point The upper attachment point can be adjusted to suit the height of the passenger To adjust the upper altachmant point, ess the unlocking fever (5) and move the assem Diy up oF down to the desired position Rolease the fever (5). Tha lover must stop at fone of the preset points, ‘Check that the assembly is correctly locked ito position pushing it Up or down, If not previously locked, the assembly must lock after being moved for a short seteh Itis dangerous to use the seat baits with the upper attachment point incorrectly locked.SAFETY BELTS: Rear seats When foraseen by Local Legislations, cars fre ogu/pped with fear clagonal lap seat belts for sido seats and with lap seat belts for the tral Seat To fasten the side belts, gio the hook and withdraw the belt unti itis possible to insert the hook it completely into the block. To fasten the central seat belt, adjust belt length by acting on the appropriate buckle Sand insert the hook completely nto the block To untasten seatbelts, prass tne push-button located on the insertion block Tha side seat belts must be accompanied home curing re-winding to prevent twisting, Important note Seat belts are designed aut height. should also be borne in mind that seat belts ould never be worn by a child Seates on tho knees of @ passenger Have the seat belts checked if they show signs of wear or malfunction, ‘Should the bolt wedding nead cleaning, use only warm water and mile soap, Never use chemical detergents or solvents which may adversely alfect the belt strength lace any bett that has been subjected to severe stain ina colision, even itt shows 90 evidence of damage or detects for use by persons ofa\ INTERNAL REARVIEW JA\ MIRROR (5) Doors MIRRORS ~ PASSENGER (7 COMPARTMENT LIGHTS ‘This has a dayinight antidazzle device To. prevent dazzling at richt by vehicles behind set the mirar to night using lever 1 at the base of the frame. “The door miror can be adjusted directly fom tho intenor by acting on lever 2 (lustaled) ‘The 4 postions of the lever corraspone to 4 mitror positions Door mirror - passenger side (optional for some versions) ‘The right door miror can be adjusted in the 4 postions by acting in the same way as for the je-nand mitor. The passenger compartment lights have three functioning positions; select by pressing transparent cover: Centre position: on when opening doors Sides: always off or always on| >) - |S ASHTRAY - CIGAR LIGHTER GLOVE COMPARTMENT ‘open the front ashtray, pul out from the ‘Tha rear ashtray is located on the console, To open hatch of glove compartment pul upper gf. To extract pull up. hand} up wards TTo empty il press on the retaining tab 1 anc witharaw i The cigat light incide the front ashiray. Pre uly in ang wait for the parial resistance hi ture.‘The front seats are equipped with padded laterally adustaple sun visors. The cttver’s visor hag 2 pocket for doce: ments ‘The passenger's visor is provided with a vanity rior 1 Hours-set button, 2: Minutes-set button ‘Supalies numerical indication of hours and minutes To reset the clock, fst depress hours-set button 1 (wth the ia of a pen) untl the correct reading Is obtained; then depress the minutes-set button 2 (digits change at a Slower rate) unti the minute reading is cor- rected. By depressing buttons 1 and 2 simultaneous Iy all four dighs are set to zero, Note: Inthe evert of power interruption (e.g for battery removal, Blown fuse) the clock Srouiry stops operating when power is supplied again, the clock needs resetting(page 29), /-\ {page 30) SUNROOF (optional where applicable) c roo Me = cs Positioning the control lever This is done by pulling the control lever 1 downwards. At tis pomt it can be used to postion the sunroot, {After use, push the control lever back up into its Rousing, Opening-closing 5 icles) ‘This is done oy turing the control lever 1 and 8 Sunvoot (transparent on the 33 vehicles) pressing button 2 at the same time, By turing in the diction of 3 or 4, all the Possible positon indicatea on the following age may be obtainedOpening ‘his s obtained pressing button 2 and turning lever 1 counterclockwise 3; the sunroof and top (where fited) open simultaneously to the position required. Turning clockwise 4 (without pressing button 2) the sunroof closes. The top (where fitted) must be closes slicing t by hand After uso, push the control lever back up into its housing Air circulation ‘This is oblained by pressing turning lever 1 clockwise 4 he rear section of the sunrootrisas to the end of ts stoke Turning the lever countarclockwise 3 (without pressing button 2) the opposite is obtained. Note: Except for opening, the top (where fitted) should always be moved by hand oS P0000 | Locking ‘This is ootained pressing button 2 and uring Iover 1 one turn countrcockwise 2 the reat section of the sunroo! lowers ar the mechani leks,Botore starting 92 Starting the engine 3 ngine starting block - Engi stop'steering-lock oY Alfa Control External lights a Direction indicators - Windscreen wiper = Roar window wiper Windscreenitear window and neadight washers 38 Road hazard lights - Rear fog ight og lights 9 Heated rear window - Gear lover Handocake lever 40 Four-wheel drive a Permanent four-wheel drive Headlamp aim adjusting switch 4“\ BEFORE STARTING ', & — A ! WARNING! \\\ RS SADT cenare tin anger f eatoon moni | deadly gas contained in the exaust tums. ‘Naver run the engine in an enclosed space. | | Carbon monoxide is particularly cangerous fas, being colourless, odourless and taste: | | Toss, ts Presence Is very oificult to detect. | Pe ery Before starting adjust the folowing in order to Slain the most comfortable criving postion: Nine seat foreach and the backrest or rake; tne steering wheel “the inter rearview itor and the wing mirror Always fasten the seat belts and make sure the doors are propery shutSTARTING THE ENGINE ‘The vehicles fuel injection system is equio- ped with devices which, in addon tofacitate raring trom cold, permit the engine to reach Its operating temperature in a shor time. Starting with a cold engine To faciitate staring (especially during the winter) depress clutch pedal right down with ‘out depressing the accelerator pedal During cold starting on the 16 valve ver- sions, first lightly depress the accelerator when the outside temperature Is, fess than ~ 10°C. Fully depress the clutch pedal It the engine does not start Immediately, wait for a few minutes and try again, Do not subject the engine to sudden acceler ation until it has warmed up to operating lemperature. Starting with a hot engine ress the clutch pedal right down Wf the engine is already hot depress the accelerator pedal slightly only if the engine does not start the first time,Position 1: utities cut out Position 2: utiles cut in. Position 3: starting, Inger the key in the ignition switch and turn it Clockwise to postion 3 (starting). While doing it, when the Key is at position 2 (ignition on), the waming lights for alternator, engine of pressure, coolant temperature, fuel reserve land brake fuid level should come on. ‘The last three lights stay It for a pre-set time only, after the engine started, 25 a check that the felevant indicating devices are operating propery [As soon as the engine starts, release the key. IW the engine fails to start, the key must be retumed 10 position t and the operation repeated ‘When the engine is running, the alternator warning ight and the engine oil pressure warning light should go off For madels equipped wih Alfa Control con- sult folowing pages. [ER ENGINE STOP/ |S) STEERING-LOCK FX Ny Rotum he key anticlockwise fo poston 1 ein Note: The key must remain in position 1 {left in) even when the vehicle is being towed (see page 76). Antithettsteering lock ‘Turn the key anticiockwise back to postion 1 (stog). By witharawing the key the steering is locked; 10 engage the lock propery sighty fotate the wheel in both directions Warning: Do not withdraw the key when the vehicle is running, othenvise any movement of the steering wheel, evan the ‘smallest, could cause the stoering lock to inadventently engage. To release the steering lock, Insert the key and turn it eloekwise, To ease this operation, ‘ghty rotate the wheol in both directions.1-General waming light signaling a aut individuated by the Alfa: Control 2. Side lights efficiency warning light. Instrument panel cluster efficiency warn lag light 4+ Engine oll level warning light 5+ Coolant fluid warring fight. 6- Front brake pad wear warning light, 7 Stop lights efficiency warning light The Alla Control electronic device gives the immediate ard centraizad contro! of the most important vehicle and engine parameters, crouits and services, ‘The check is executed in two phases with the engine arrest and contact inserted, with the engine running, Check with the engine at rest By turing the key to postion 1, the following warring lights light up on the ‘instrument pan generator, Goolant maximum temperature, fuel reserve, rake ud Tove {engine oil minimum pressure On tne Alfa Control device, general warning lignt (1) signaling @ faut, ights up together with the warning ight relative to the eventual parameter or circuit presenting the maifunc lion uring this control phase, the whee! antilock braking system (ABS) warning light (it pro Ved) lights up but this is indepengent from tha Alfa’ Contol device as itis controled directly by the ABS contol unit, In order to check side ights (warn light 2) it 's necessary to turn the lights on; to check the stop lights and orake pads i is necessary tO press the brake petal Alter this check phase, and with the engine at rest, all the indicators turn off, except for the ‘generator warning light ang the engine of ‘inimum pressure warning light, for the vehi- le services inserted and for eventual faultycheck with the engine running Starting the engine, the dovice contrls not Only those parameters previously listed, but 2138 engine oll minimum pressure, generator nd coolant maximum temperature. ‘Any malfunction of one oF more of the above Mentioned parameters is signalled by the fighting up of the fault sicnaling general warning ight (1) on the Alfa Control, and of the relative warning light on the instrument panel. It tha engine is Immediately started without btiectuating the check phase withthe engine at rest and contact inserted, the Alla Control Gevies follows this procedure: «lighting up of the warning lights for a few ‘seconds fo check correct functioning, «= subsequent turning off if the units under ‘control are functioning correcty lighting up of one or more warring lights in case of malfunctions. Warning in case of malfunction signalling It one of the warning lights 4 - § lights up, ‘check the relative level ifthe level is correct, the malfunction is to be searched for within the control circuit ‘Waring light 6 checks front brake pad wear conditions; two cases may occur = the warning light ignts up only during brake factoring: the front brake pads have Teached thei wear mit and must be subst- tuted as Soon €s possible; = warning light 6 remains constantly lt: max ‘mum permissible front brake pad wear requiring Immediate replacement of brake pads. ‘As the vehicle is only equipped with wear etectors applicable to the front brake pads, ‘when substituting these, the concition of the rear brake pads should also be checked. The rear brake pads however, due to their use on the vehicle wil not raquite Immediate sub- stitution though a further check should be made at @ later date.EXTERNAL LIGHTS A sn ‘The external lights are wired independen- tly of the ignition switch, Flashing Pull the lever foward. the steering whoel (flashing is possible either when headlights fare off Or parking lights are on) Parking lights and number plate lights ‘To switch these on turn the lever knob to the first notch. The lamps for illumination of instrumants, neater “controls, ashtray “and lighter wit also ight The relevant warning light (green) on the dashboard wil ight Up With the ignition contact deactivated, opening the driver's side door, a buzzer signals when the lights have been accidentally left on. Low-beamihigh-beam headlights Low-team headlights are tumed on by rotal- ing the lever kno® two trips, ‘with the Iowbeam on, the switching on of tho high-beam is cbtainad by pushing tho lever in the direction indicated by the arrow 1 The actuation of the high-beam headlights is signalled by the lighting of the light-blue dashboard warning ight Suitching off of the high-beam headlights is oblained by bringing the lever back to its ‘tiginal postion: The return to lights off positon is achieved (with high-beam nesdlights off by rotating the lever knob back two tps, LL 37A\ oection oicarors WINDSCREEN WIPER - REAR WINDOW WIPER* WINOSCREENREAR WinDOW" AND HEADLIGHT WASHERS G Direction incicators aro contralies by the external light lever. Move the lever: up. t0 signal a right tun 5 own, to signal a left tur. “The warning ight on the dashboard will lash (on and of With the lever in position 1. the direction indicators wil remain on as long as the lever iS left in “on” position and will stop flashing when it is moved back. In position 2 the incicators continue flashing even when the lever Is released It wil return to its central postion (and the incleators wil go off) when the steering wheel is staightened * Not standard on all models ‘The windscreen wiper is controlled by a lever which has three positions: evar lowered tothe fst notch, intermittent ‘operation. Wipers operate automatically through @ single wipe at a preset time interval, + lever lowered to the second or third notch, wipers operate at normal or figh speed (continuous) By turning the lever to position 2, the rear window wiper (i provided) is actuated as wall as the windscrean wiper, then the speed is Selected as descrived above. The. windscreen wiperifear window wiper function only with the ignition key in AUN positon or with the engine running Windsereen washer - Rear window washert “Not standard on all models By pulling the lover towards the steering wheel (1) the electric windscreen washer ump is activated and the windscreen wiper function ig automatcally achieved Pushing the lever in crection (2), the rear window washer is actuated (i provided). Note: Do not keep the pump working for too long Headlight washers, (fitted only in some countries) The headlight washers and the screen washer pump are operated simultaneously provided the external lights are il SSDD roan wazano LickTs 1S REAR FOG LIGHT F 06 urs D Paco] E Pac S F roca ‘The road hazard lights are switched on by pressing switch 1 ‘The rear fog light is actuated by pressing switch 2, Noto: Rear fog light can only be lit when the low-beam beadiights are on. The rear fog light system meet the relevant EEC regulations, Tha fog lights (no standarc) are operated by means of switch 3. . Note: Use the fog lights only as legal permitted. a a ay Tha fog tints syste ‘equations meet the relevant EECAA weareo REAR window GEAR LEVER G \ HANDBRAKE LEVER J = A Paces lo wl To tun the resistance wires on and demist the rear window press the switch shown in the ilustraton, It should be switched off as soon as the window has been demisted. Note: To avaid discharging the battery never leave the rear window heating on when the engine is off and the ignition on. ‘The gear changing diagram is as shown on the top of the lever knob, When changing gear, take care to depress the cluten pedal ful ‘The reverse gear (R on lever knob) should ba engaged only when the car is standing stil Ghanging into reverse will automaticaly switch of the reversing lights (key in postion 2 see page 34), Tosset the handbrake tothe “at rest" postion, raise the lever untl i locks. ‘To raloase the lever, raise it a ite and press the button on the grp in order to release the dotent. Lower the lever with the button pressed. Itis advisable to keep the button pressed for emergency” operation.1 Push-button to engage 4wO 2- Salfciagnosis system warning light {3- 4.wheel drive engagement warning light ‘The system is composectot a rear diferential ‘coupled tothe engine unit by a propeller shatt fitted with an electromagnetic coupling; this machanical device is controlled by an elec fron control uni. Engagement of 4WO is possible at any vehicle speed and is actuated by @ push button (1) ‘Avoid maneuvering on high-adhesion road ‘surfaces with the wheels steered to locks and the 4WD engaged. Under this condition, ‘even though the reiablity and strain resisting Capabilities of the car's mechanical compo- nenis are not impaired, the vehicio will result in a braking action ‘The device is provided with a self-diagnosis, ‘system and a special warring light (2) on the dashboard, signalling any possible faulty con dition of the control unt the electromagnetic coupling and the sensors In such a case, 4WD is automatically disen- gaged thus preserving safely and reliability levels, 4WD engagement is signalled by warning light (3) Note Thanks to a series of sensors, the system optimizes functionality and reliability in. any ‘condition: Inhibiting engagement in caso of spood ditference between front and rear wheels; disengaging 4WD In case of sharp braking ‘and automaticaly engaging it when the brake pedal is released. ‘The system is also fited with a mesh-control safety device, the operation of which is based ‘on the detection, performed by a col installed ‘oar the couping, of electromagnatic noises dus to mesh failure Said safety device operates upon engage: ‘ent driven either by the push-button switch fr by brake pedal release (afte intervention of brake safety device). How to choose which drive to utiize Front-wheel drive only: his is most suitable fon normal, dy roads, ait allows maximum savings in ‘uel coneumpton, a more come able orve and lower wear of mechanical pats WD; this must be utized in all those ercum stances when the road presets low echesion values 8 disconnected, wat, saowy oF mud Sy roads and on sandy or muddy routes In general: i is recommended to utize iron! dive. whenever Toad. or atmos: Bherc condtons do net expressly requred the use of 4WD. aes Warning ‘Avoid utlizing the vehicle in a manner difer- tent to that for which it was designed: i Is therefore recommended not to use it as an “all terrain” vehicle. Furthermore follow the precautions lstee he reunder: + uslizo tyres of the same type and dimen: sions on all four wheels and ensure that inflation pressures are always those pre seribed: + always check brake efficiency after Raving crossed muddy, sandy or wat terrains: when the fting of snow-chains is required. remember that these must be mounted on- to the front wheels without engaging 4WVD. ST i(\ PERMANENT 4WD AA Gt provideay 4 Permanent 4WO failure warning light The system comprises an electromagnetic ‘coupling controled by an electronic control Unit for engaging the tive, ‘The systom has @ self-diagnosis unit anc a special warning light (1) to alert the driver in the event of any system failures. Drive transmission also takes place through a viscous joint in an intermediate positon from the propeller shat Warning: The electromagnetic coupling is ‘engaged by turning the ignition key to position 2 (key-contolled services ON). Hf the vehicle isto be towed, tur the ignition key 10 positon 1 (key-controled services OFF) without removing the key so a5 10 isengage the electromagnetic coupling. Warning Avoid utlizing the vehicle ina manner dite rent to that for whieh is was designed: it is fore recommended not 10 use it as an Furthermore follow the precautions listed he- reunder: utlize tyres of the same type and dimen sions of all four wheels and ensure that inflation prassures are always those pee seribed: always check brake efficiency alter having crossed muddy, sandy or wet terrains; when the fiting of snow-chains is required, emember thal these mustbe mounted onto the front wheels; - never tow the vehicle by raising the rear Wheels only (front wheels in contact with the ground) to avoid serious damage to the mechanics. In the case of absolute necessity only, tow the vehicle in this way only after insertion of a rotating platform under the front wheels and with the ignition key in position 1 (key controlled services OFF ‘and electromagnetic coupling. disen- ‘gaged); = dynamic balancing, with wheels installed ‘on the vehicle, must be carried out with the ignition key in position 1. (ignition controlled functions cut out) in order to disconnect the electromagnetic coupling; - before carrying out power or brake testing with a roller test bench, remove the fuse protecting the electromagnetic coupling in ‘der to disconnect It. ‘These operations should be carried out by ‘an Authorized Alfa Romeo Service Station. B BRARUIMP AIM ADJUSTING 2) SWITCH g == pons Optional only in some countries When the car is loaded (and its trim altered) the headlamps must be restored to their orginal aim. Position 0: 1 person or 2 people on tront seals, Wel tank full, on-board out 5 people, fuel tank full, on-board outfit Position 2: § people with luggage compart ment ‘ull (approx. 50 kg), fuel tank full, on-board outfit; 1 person (the driver) with 900 kg a located in the luggage com partment, fuel tank full, on-board but. Position 1 Position 3 LT { i>) «€ Climate control system 44 Adjustable vents 45 Contois 46-47 Ventilation Heating 48 Fastdetrosting 3 Climate control with air conditioning system 50 Adjustable vents 5t Controls 52.54 Conditioning 55 Ventition Heating 56 Domisting with air conditoner 37 Fast defrosting with consitioner off Maintenance 58CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (Bl TREATED AIRInstructions for use are to be found under the following paragraphs: CONTROLS 3) VENTILATION/HEATING SG FAST DEFROSTING ‘The air entering the vehicle through vents G comes directly from outside, without passing through the vehicie air heating system and therefore without temperature variation, ‘The air entering through vents H, |, M and from ower outlet L passes through the vehicle air heating system and is conditioned (depencing on the contrl setting) to make it suitable for normal ventiaton, heating or defrosting Move the vents to director shut off the air fow as required. ADJUSTABLE VENTS Pressing the fins on the outlets changes the pening angle er tring the ring ets NeCONTROLS Electric fan Ventilation and air recirculation Air temperature adjustment sso noe 1 contals the operation of the fan, which adjusts forced air ireuation within the car. ‘When the knob is completely ro: tated to the left, the fan is of {By cotating the control othe right, the electric fan is tuned on and its speed increases brogressively with the rotation of the knob: faximum fan speed is obtained when the rob has been completely rotated to the ght. Note: Knoo 2 must never be at 0 with the electric fan on. 4 poor} Knob 2 adjusts the amount of outside air Knob 3 contos air temperature aojustement admitted into the car and te flow of recit- culating aitAir flow distribution is directed to vents |, H and M (for side w ‘entire air tlow is directed to vents H wincons Se ot st eons) a Knob civices the air low among the varous vents as described hereunder ‘The air entering the vehicle from vents G is taken directly Hom outside without passing through the ‘vehicle's climatisation system, therefore the quantty of air Blown in dapends only on the vehice’s speed. 2. Placing contol din this position the ar © $ Setting the contol in this poston, the #27 is directed to vents I, L, Hand M (for air fiowis directed fo vents H, Land M. side windows), It knob 4 Is in a position ‘between two symbols, the alr flow will be dist Duted’at a medium rate,B venniationinesrine Ventilation and air recirculation nob 2 operates as follows: + acmitting outside air (turned counterciock wise); Shulfing the airflow off (postion 0) Important: In this condition, the fan must be oft passenger compartment air recirculation {fuly to the right), In these conctions, the system withdraws the aif to be treated directly trom the pas ‘Senger compartment and the fan operates at 4st speed, Use the fan control knob to increase the amount of ar. ‘After having positioned the knob in relation to the a quantity required, agust the vari- fous vents to direct or control the airflow [according to requirements, Air temperature adjustment Knob @ adjusts the temparature of air entering the passenger compartment. By rotating the control completely tothe fo, hating is excluded; by rotating ito the eight, 2 gradual increase of air temperature is ‘obtained Maximum heating is obtained by rotating the knob completely to the right ‘To heat the passenger compartment act on knob 3 to adjust the temperature and on knoo 2 to adjust the quanti of extemal or recycledae FAST DEFROSTING To obtain the fast detresting of the wind- fan control 1 on maximum speed: Screen and side windows, position the con- trols 25 llustratod on the’ climatisation tem- plate: Important: To obtain an efficient defrosting ventilation control 2 rotated completely to action, with very low external temparatures t one ' best 0 start tho engin and wat or afew heating contol 3 rotated completely to the iautes unll the required” temperature is Pee reached. in the case of demisting, iis sul: R000 knob 4 for airflow dstibution in position: "@N* #9 alow the entry of cold external ai wCLIMATE CONTROL WITH AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 0 GB) TREATED AIRIntroduction ‘The climatisaton system with alr conditioner ensures that optimal concitons in the passanger Compartment in relation to the outside weather are achieved through the combined use of the Controls desered CONTROLS 1B conomonne Pe \@ VENTILATIONHEATING DEMISTING WITH AIR CONDITIONER FAST DEFROSTING WITH CONDITIONER OFF MAINTENANCE ‘Te ait entering the vehicle trough vents G comes drecly from outside, without passing through the verase air-conditioning system and therefore without varying ts temperature, entyy speed or humility. ‘non the concitoner is tumed on, vants G should be closed to improve is etieieny. Air enterng through vents H, Mand from lower vent L, passes fist through the vehicle Conatoning and heating system whien modes ts temperature and humidity, us permiing heating, deosing, dehumidfeation, cooing or simple vertlaion, in elation to the conta stone Trove the vents to director shutoff the ai low as required ADJUSTABLE VENTS: Pressing the fins of the vents changes theie ‘opening. angle, whereas turning the knob directs the air tow. 51Ay conrrors Electric fan knob 1 controls the operation of the fan, which adjusts forces ar Gireulation ihn the cer. When the knob is completaly - tated to tn tet the fan off By rotating the onal to the righ, th elect fans tuned Gn and ts speed inreases progressivaly wit the flation ofthe Krab: maximum fan speed ievobtained when the knob has been com Dele rotated fo tho righ. ote’ The elect fa'ean only operate whon Knob 2 rotated completo tothe ot (exter fat ai) or the right (a reeeulation). Knob 2 agjusts the temperatura of the conationed air (at @ the con- toner is off Operation ofthe air conditioner is by illumination of warring light A. ‘The air conditioner can only function when the fan is activated Outside air or recirculation adjustment Knob 3 allows only outside airto be admitted when it turned fully to the let; when itis {med fully to the sight, air recirculation is selected and the fan is turned on at low spood. Positioning the knob in position 0 exciudes air recirculation and as a result also the fanAir temperature adjustment Air flow distribution Kno 4 controls heated air temperature ad justment [when the conditioner is turned on the knob must be completely rotated to the fet, except when demising with the alt= conditioner Koo civides the airflow amongst te various vents as described hereunder. Ar entering the vehicle from vents G comes directly from gutside without passing through the vehicie’s cimatisation system, therefore the quantity of ar entering depencs only upon car speed $3 Placing knob § In this position, air is 07 dicectos to vents |, LH and M (for sige windows)* J Wan the control in this poston, airs Gracted to vents I, H and M (for side windows). Use the vents to girect and contrl the fow as needed. ww With the control in this position, the entire lr flow is directed to vents H {and M (lor side windows), Placing this contol in the poston 92 ingcatedy tho a ow i Graces 10 vents, H, L and M. If knob 5 13 in a position between two symbols, the airflow will be distributed at a’medium rate.To operate the air-conditioning proceed as fallows: «start the engine; = close al the windows, the sunroof and the vents G for dynamic ventilation; turn knod 3 as far as possible to the right (air recirculation) or as far as passibie to the Fett (external air}; Knob 3 must not be in postion 0; + check that knob 4 is tuned as far as possible fo the left (atthe end of the blue 703) 12 Stat the air-conditioner by turning Kaob 2 clockwise and reguate 10 xLE7 vary ine temperature: te opera = tion ofthe airconditioning Is in cated by ilumination of warning lamp A Note: When the air conditioner is en, the lactic fan will automaticaly cut in al the lowest speed 4170 erease the quanty of ar or fata the elec fan inob “1 locks, For maximum efficiency of the system the following postions are advised. Knob 5 to front ar flow (fully open the vent!) and knobs 1, 2-and 9 fully to the right Py,2 To exclude the air-conditioning, A rotate knob 2 antclocwise (0 > positon @, Note: The air-conditioning is also excludes by positioning knab 3 to 0. Note: ‘The air-conditioner must be activated only when knob 3's tured fully tothe let (external ar) oF to the right (air recirculation). Warnings and advice The air-conditioner will only work if the Bang wavel the exernal environmental con altons and the speed ofthe vehicle may vary 25 aresultconols 1 and 2 should be used Fegulate the interor temperature. Avoid keeping control 2 at maximum with the fan at low speed when the vehicle is moving a high speed and when knob le turned fully to the nght (ar reciveulation) Alter the vehicle has been at rest and ex: Posed to the sun for long periods, the air- ‘conditioner should be set to maximum for a few minutes, with tha windows down, in order to ventilate the passenger compartment. 55eC (G__VENTILATION/HEATING Outside air or recirculation adjustment By turning knob 3 completely to the right, the entry of external air is shut of: in these ‘conditions, the system takes air diecty from the passenger compartment and the fan operates at minimum speed. Control 3 should be kept in this postion when the conditioner Heating Passenger compartment vertiation can be ‘obiained (even with the car windows closed) by introducing external temperature air into the vehicle, and not conditioned air, by using kod 3. Turn knob 3 completaly to the lft, to admit only outside air to the passenger’ compart ment; then adjust the differant vents to direct Or shut off the airflow as required. Knob 4 adjust the heating of air entering he passenger compartment, By turing the knob completely to the lett heating is turned off by turing it tothe right Gradual temperature increase is obtained. Maximum heating is obtained by turning the knob all the way to the right To heat the passenger compartment, us? knob 4 to acjust the temperature and on knod to select air flow from outsice of ecicula tion. Then use on the various vents to direct land contro the alr flow according to require ‘ments, Note: With the heating on, the air conditioning must be off except when demisting wih the air conditioner.5) |D) DEMIsTING WITH AIR CONDITIONER levels oth insige and ‘tan a faster domist- indows utlize the cond ing action on the tioning and heating systems simultaneously. In fis case position the controls as folows: fan control 1 on maximum speed, + conditioner control 2 rotated completely to the right + vantilation control 3 rotated completely to the lett + heating control 4 rotated completely to the fight; + knob § for air low distribution in position wp Warning! roo It the system functions in these conditions (Gimuitaneous actuation of the. condtionar ‘and heating systems), when demisting 1S ‘achieved itis important to turn the heating ‘off before the conditioner. Thal is, frst rotata control 4 completly io the teh and Subsequently deactvata the canatione’ Dy Totating knob 2 completely to the This prevents the quick and dangerous misting of the windows. Note: in tho case of very high external humid- ty, its normal for condensate To form ard 10 ischarge along the outside of the vehicle. s7| FAST DEFROSTING WITH CONDITIONER OFF To obtain the fast defrosting of the wind- screen and side windows, postion the con- trols as follows fan control 1 on maximum speed: + conditioner contol 2 rotated completely to the left (conditioner of); Ventation control 9 rotated completely to the left + heating contol 4 rotated completely to the Fight (maximum heating); = katob § for air flow distribution in position WwW Important: To obtain an etfcient defrosting action, with very low external temperatures, Start tho engine and wail for a fow minutes luntl the set temperature is reached. In the ‘case of demisting, tho entry of colé external air is sufficient, [> MAINTENANCE At intervals: Check compressor drive bet tension. Clean condensers; i cleaning is carried out with a prescurized air or watr ja, take care that the jet is perpendicular to the con- denser blade block. Once a year: Preterably at the beginning of the summer season, check compressor al level and con- tioning system load conditions at an author sed Alfa Romeo Service Center. Warning: Whenever the conditioner remains unused for long periods (especialy during the ‘winter season) itis necessary to tum it on for 2 few minutes once @ weak, 10 keep the system components sutficienly Iubricated.Bonnet 60 Boot 6 Rear seat backrest and rear ‘window shelves (83 Models) 8a Rear seat backrest and hatch-Ltd trays in luggage compartment (Spon Wagon Models) Cy Retractabie/Removable backshelf (Sport Wagon models) 6aJAB sonner ‘To.open the bonnet pull lever 1 located uncer Rlase the bonnet and insert support rod 3 in the dashooard (at let) its tug, Ifnecessary the bonnet may also be opened by pulling emergency ring 2‘The bootlid is unlockedby puling up the lever The aising of the boot lid is pressure gas ‘on the floor to the loft of the driver's seat. assisted (1, Do not tamper with the gas devices. To make locking easier, the hatchback is provided with a Randle (2) Only 33 models When the parking lights are on, the boot compartment wil be liuminated when the lamp is turned to position 3. The courtesy lamp is turned off in position 4A-B-C Arie REAR SEAT BACKREST AND REAR WINDOW SHELVES (33 Models) Ce Tip-forward rear seat backrest Removal of rear window shelves To remove sear under-window ton! shel 2 “The backrest of tne fear seat may be ited Toremove the main ear window shelf, side {Necessary to lower the ear seat backrest o” onward to increase the capacity of tne luge it out hom the rear of the vehicle ate frst D&CKTests, then withdraw the, shelf from ts gage compartment Tassng the luggage compartment Goat id ang NOusing by pushing it forwards, On request, some models are equipped with ‘@teasing the rubber stays. a bacirest divided Into’ wo asymmetical parts, 80 that the backrest can be tipped forward also partially. To tree the two parts ofthe backrest from the ‘grips, push lever 1 backwards and then tp the Backrest forwards, Iti also possioie to remove completely the rear underwincow shelves of the luggage Compartment fo mak space for cumbersome objects (see folowing paragraph) CSREAR SEAT BACKREST AND HATCH-LID TRAYS IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT (Sport Wagon models) Tiptorward rear seat backrest ‘The backrest of the rear seat may be tited forward to increase the capacty of the luge jage compartment n request, some versions are equipped with 2 backrest diviged inlo two aaymmetrical parts, 0 that the backrest can 0 tipped forward also partially To free the 2 parts the rear seat backrost push the levers 1 towards the back and then fit the backrest forward. Side hatch-lid tray The locker ld is held in place by tongues 1 and springs 2. The id is reinstated by fing tongues 1 into the side panel and applying pressure to te id top unt springs 2 are’ engaged. Bene naar tra SD versions ony Access tothe rear pace bin is gained by pening the tat ae shown itnecossary the backer canbe pases ito the roar pare’ Bn LS)A\-(B nevmactABLE/REMOVABLE BACKSHELF (Sport Wagon models) ‘To gain access to the luggage compartment, false. the fear end of shelf, after having released catches 1, and allt up by detaching the side adhesive Strips, then, make the trips agnere to the two blocks 2 near the rear seat squab. ‘The backshelf may also be removed com- pletely by slackening the snap fasteners 3, To spread down the shelf, unrallt and apply pressure downward to the sides so as to ensure adhesion and secure it with catches 1 Do not put heavy parcels on the sel.Wile tiving Parking - Long trips Winter operation Catalytic convert - Wheels ‘Tyre rotation 7 6 69Suggestion “The folowing notes will enabla you to get the maximum from your vehicie in terms of per formance, relablity and lifespan. In additon, during the frst period of use, we advise you hot to demand maximum performance from your vehicle (e.g. extrema acceleration at maximum engine speed, excessively intense braking, otc): WHILE DRIVING Coolant temperature Check coolant temperature warn- Fina ight on dasnboar, ight co- 2 ines on wile crving the vencle, this indicates a malfunction inthe cooling systom (engine overheating) ina Else" otop Sngine immediately and have the cooling system checked By an futhorized alta Romeo Service Dealer Engine oll pressure Check the oil pressure warning right. Its possibie for the warning light to blink (especially when the vehile is cornering). This is an indication of low ol level anc topping up is required. ‘Note: Uniess the oll as been topped up, the Vehicle should be driven at low speed Warning: I the warning light stays lit con- tinuously, itis an indication of a fault in the lubricating system: in this case, stop the engine and get the lubricating system checked by an Alfa Romeo Service Dealer. Do not efive at high speed until the ol in the engine and in the gearbowciferential unit has warmed up property. Generator “The generator warning light must EER] aia be ot i comes on stop the venicie as s00n as possible ang have the powar supply crcut fault traced and remecied. ‘Tachometer Never rev engine above maximum per- ‘missible RPM (revolutions per minut Furthermore avoid running for along time with rev-counter indicator on the warning sector. Maximum engine +.p.m. limitation The vehicle is equipped with a device that Interrupts uel supply in the event of exces: ‘Sve engine speed anc restores it only when fengine speed crops to a safe limit Parking brake fre string, make srt! be (@) Meee Fae matte tance Brake fluid minimum level ~ Front brake pads wear ‘Check the brake fluid minimum ©) level warning light: if the light co- mes on, it means that the brake System, ig. developing trouble. In this case, slop the vehicle and check the brake fluid level in the reservar (refer to page 86-87). llumnation of the warning lamp dur ing braking indicates wear of the front orake pads: two posse situations may arise Pine. warning lamp comes on only during braking: the fromt brake pads have reaches the maximum limit of wear and must be Substituted as soon as possible, ings on the windows, as these may arect or impa vsion PARKING Never leave key in position “2° (igniton on) as this cischarges the battery LONG TRIPS Prior departing Check all lights and windscreen wipers. Chack condition of tyes and tt pressure ~ Check under vehicle for leaks of any guid oF ol Make sure all luggage are property secure + Ita roof rack Is to be used, ovserve tha following instruction: Distribute weight evenly, avoid placing too ‘much weight 1o either Side of vehicle Ensure thatthe roof rack is well anchored {and fly fasten luggage so that ean not In windy conditions, steering willbe greatly Influenced due to sudden lateral gusts, Flemave root rack at end of ti. Never exceed recommended root loads (Gee chapter on “Technical Data") On the road __ Dive safely and stay on the right SEE inays use indicators when turing. turn on lights-at sunset keep a safe cistance trom the vehicle in front, varying it according o speed, weather and road coneltions, ~ Fleduce speed al night or in bad weather Observe posted speed limts and roads signs + Never drive in neutral t's a good rule to use the same gear going down a hill as going Don't drive with one hand on the gearshift + Don't keep a foot on the clutch; any sight bressure on the clutch pedal may affect ‘wear on these componants, In the event of breakdowns, always park the vehicle safely of the side of the road, turn fon the emergency flashers and put out the triangle to warn other ervers of the pre sence of the vehicle, ‘Warning: Never carry addtional fuel contain: ers in the vehicle. Such containers may leak, cause en explosion orresutin fre incase! 6Travelling with children To install and utiize child safoty seals, scrupulously follow lecisla- ction foreseen anc’ manulacturer's instructions Furthermore, itis advisable: + When closing doors, check that hands or feet aren't inthe way of closing, especially with chien, + Close rear coor with the device labeled “Child safety” (see page 21) + Never let a chi seated in the rear lean forware between the seats During the hot season, in the event the windows aren't tintae, use the optional sun Shades made for the “ear window; the sun ‘may bother the children. Never leave chi dren in tne vehicle parked under the sun With the windows closed: temperatures in side may get quite elevated. Don't loner windows more that one third, 10 avoid eniéren hanging out of the vehicle. Driving economically Fuel consumption is sticly dependent on srving concitons and habits Here are some suggestions for better fuel economy: = With engine cold, avoid full throttle, ‘When stopped, do not rev engine needtessy + Drive smoothly, avoid sudden changes in speed and sudden stops. Shitt up early. = Do net averioad the vehicle, Moreover, the use of a roof rack reduces fuel economy by inerasing wind resistance. Remove root and ski racks when notin use = Do not drive for long periods with the windows down: it is more economical (and more comfortabla) to Use correct setting of the vent controls. + Keep tyres inflated to the recommended pressure = Follow the factory recommended mainte- rane schadule; lis essential aot only for tho Ie of all mechanical parts, but i wit algo save ful WINTER OPERATION ‘The Alfa Romeo antireeze mixture in he oot ye assures fl ction against freezing tem- poratures of “40°C, I t becomes necessary to top-up the. systom, ALFA ROMEO CLIMAFLUID PERMANENT — 40°C antiraeze in the special packs available from Alfa Romeo Authorized Service Stations should be aided to the expansion tank only. Snow chalns For mounting, folow manutacture's instruc: tions, The skid chains must be fited on the front driving wheels (on the 4WD versions without inserting foursahes! drive). Chains ‘must not protrude more than 16 mm (0. in) from the sidewals Note: To avoic tyre damage and the un- necessary woar of the chains remove chains lwhen roads are tree of snow. Windscreen washer fluid Utlize a liquid detergent antireeze properties in the windscreen washer tank Windsereen and rear wipers Betore operating the wipers, detiost the glass withthe aid of heated air (fr the windscreen) {and heated rear window, or the use of an Ice scraper. Parking brake ‘Avoid the use of the parking brake it the ‘ice wil be parked for long periads in very low temperatures. ‘The mechanism may freeze and wil make i ificult to release the parking beake. Battery Battery must be fully charged: charged condi tion must be checked often in wir. Electrolyte tends to freeze quicker when bal- tery is not fully charged. Bodywork ‘At the end of wintor, the vehicle must be throughly washed, with partcular note to the underside and whee! housings (see chapter on "Maintenance: Bodywork") al