Specifications

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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WARNING LIGHTS
AND INDICATIONS
IMPORTANT The presence or absence
of the warning lights depends on the type
of engine and equipment with which the car
is fitted.
LOW BRAKE FLUID
(red)
HANDBRAKE ON
(red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warn-
ing light turns on, but it should go off after
a few seconds.
Low brake fluid
The warning light turns on (on some ver-
sions together with the message + symbol
shown on the display) when the level of the
brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the
minimum level, due to a possible leak in the
circuit.
Handbrake on
The warning light turns on when the hand-
brake is engaged.
HIGH ENGINE
COOLANT FLUID
TEMPERATURE (red)
Turning the ignition key to MAR the warn-
ing light (if fitted) turns on, but it should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on (on some ver-
sions together with the message + symbol
shown on the display) when the engine is
overheated. If it turns on when travelling, stop
the car leaving the engine on and slightly ac-
celerated to further activate the circulation
of the coolant fluid.
If the warning light (on some versions to-
gether with the message + symbol shown on
the display) does not go off within the next
2 or 3 minutes, stop the engine and contact
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.
If the x warning light turns
on when travelling check
that the handbrake is not engaged.
If the warning light stays on with the
handbrake off, stop the car immedi-
ately and contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Services.
WARNING
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