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What it means
What to do
ALFATCTFAILURE
(where provided)
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light begins to flash (on some versions, the
symbol and a message appear on the display) to indicate
a gearbox fault.
On the display, together with the warning light, the
following messages can be shown:
“Check transmission” message;
“Gear not available” message;
“Manual mode not available” message;
“Automatic mode not available” message;
“Required manoeuvre incompatibility” message;
“Clutch overheating” message.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a transmission
failure, follow the procedure described in the "AlfaTCT"
paragraph, in chapter "Starting and driving".
Clutch overheating
The
the display) switches on
to indicate clutch overheating.
In this case limit the gear changes and/or change the
condition of use, until normal operating conditions are
restored. If the driver continues, the
warning light (or symbol on the display) will switch off and
the
will switch on,
on the display, to indicate an
automatic transmission fault. In this case, stop
immediately, operate the handbrake, and wait for
5 minutes: after this, transmission operation conditions
will be restored. If the fault persists, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
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warning light (or symbol on the display)
together with a message
warning light (or the symbol
(together with a message)
Warning lights on
panel
What it means
What to do
LOWENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes on, but should go out as soon
as the engine is started.
After turning the ignition key to MAR, wait for about 2 seconds before starting the
engine.
The warning light switches on constantly together with a message on the display
(where provided) when the system detects that engine oil pressure is low.
IMPORTANTDo not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved.
IMPORTANTTo find out the correct oil quantity, always check using the dipstick.
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DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (where provided)
The warning light will turn on flashing and, on some versions, with a specific message
on the display.
Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as follows:
- for 1 minute every two hours;
- for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil is
changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the same mode, until the oil is changed. On some versions, the
display shows a dedicated message together with the warning light. If the warning
light flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault, but simply informs that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the car. Engine oil
deterioration is accelerated by:
- mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration process more
frequent;
- use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have time to reach
its regular operating temperature;
- repeated interruptions of the regeneration process, signalled by the DPF warning
light switching on.
Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as
possible.
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What it means
What to do
FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The warning light turns on when about 5 - 7 litres of fuel
are left in the tank.
When the remaining range is lower than approx. 50 km
(or equivalent value in miles), on some versions the
display will show a warning message.
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REAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is
switched on.
ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate a system fault.
In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency
unaltered but without the advantage of the ABS system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
Drive carefully and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
START&STOP SYSTEM DEACTIVATION
The warning light switches on when the Start&Stop
system is deactivated (for more information, see the
paragraph “Start&Stop System” in the chapter “Starting
and driving”).
On some versions the display shows the dedicated
message.
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Warning lights on
panel
What it means
What to do
INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to MAR the
warning light switches on, but it should switch off as soon as the
engine is started.The operation of the
warning light may be
checked by the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with
the laws and regulations of the country where you are driving.
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If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst driving, it
means that the injection system is not working properly.The
warning light on constantly signals a malfunction in the
supply/ignition system which could cause high exhaust emissions,
a possible loss of performance, poor driveability and high
consumption.
The warning light goes out after the fault disappears: the
indication is stored in the system.
Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue
travelling at moderate speed without
demanding excessive effort from the engine.
Prolonged use of the car with the warning light
on constantly may cause damage.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
Petrol engines only
If the warning light flashes, it means that the catalytic converter
may be damaged.
In this case, release the accelerator pedal to
lower the speed of the engine until the warning
light stops flashing. Continue the journey at
moderate speed, trying to avoid driving
conditions that may cause further flashing and
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
GLOWPLUG HEATING/GLOWPLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel
versions)
This warning light switches on when the key is turned to MAR. It
will switch off as soon as the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature.The engine can be started as soon as the warning
light switches off.
WARNING In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning
light comes on for a very short time only.
Glow plug preheating failure
The warning light will flash to indicate a failure in the glow plug
preheating system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
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