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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL 76 Symbol What it means ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH In normal driving conditions : stop the car, switch off the engine and check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself. Also check visually for any fluid leaks. Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if the symbol appears on the display when the engine is started again. If the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. in high-performance driving): slow down and, if the warning light stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2 or 3 minutes with the engine running and slightly accelerated to further favour the coolant circulation. Then stop the engine. Check that the coolant level is correct as described above. before switching it off. EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE 17) BRAKE DISC TEMPERATURE by reducing the speed. BONNET NOT PROPERLY SHUT highlighting the bonnet in red. A buzzer is heard when the bonnet is open and the car is moving. BOOT NOT PROPERLY SHUT highlighting the boot in red. A buzzer sounds when the boot is open and the vehicle is moving. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE 18) 19)
77 Symbol What it means ALFA™ SYSTEM STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE automatic steering correction system). Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible. DAA (Driver Attention Assist) SYSTEM ACTIVATION (where provided) the driver’s drowsiness level, through specific events, suggests to the driver to stop for a break, because continuing driving is risky. Stop to pause while driving, pulling the car over in safe conditions. IMPORTANT 16) If the symbol switches on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership. 17) If the symbol switches on while driving, stop the car and the engine immediately. 18) Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the transmission, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires. 19) During normal use, the symbol may turn on when the gear lever is in an intermediate position between two gears for around ten seconds: the symbol will turn off when the gear lever is engaged correctly. If the problem persists, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Amber symbols Symbol What it means TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) TPMS failure If a TPMS failure is detected, the symbol flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on fixed. sharp braking and steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated The Tyre Repair Kit is and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership. |