Alfa Romeo Giulia (2022 year). Manual in english — page 10

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The system status is indicated by the
colour of the

symbol.

The TJA system uses the sensors on the

steering wheel to detect if the driver's

hands are on it.
If the driver's hands are not on the

steering wheel, a series of warnings

will appear on the instrument panel

display to alert the driver that he needs

to reposition his hands on the steering

wheel. Acoustic signals will also be

emitted.
After a certain period of time, the TJA

system will be disabled if the driver has

not repositioned his or her hands on the

steering wheel.
When the system does not detect hands

on the steering wheel for a few seconds,

it will warn the driver by displaying

a dedicated screen at the centre of

the instrument panel display (see the

description in the following pages).

SYSTEM STATUS

Active system

The active and correctly operating

system status is indicated by the

following screen on the instrument panel
display fig. 167 in the "Driver Assistance"

menu.

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When the hands are removed from the

steering wheel, the system does not

deactivate automatically, but after a

few seconds: some dedicated screens

appear on the instrument panel display in

sequence, to warn the driver to return his

or her hands to the steering wheel (see

the description below).

Active system (hands removed from

the steering wheel for a short time)

As soon as you remove your from the
steering wheel, this screen fig. 168

appears on the instrument panel display:

in this case, the system remains active.

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If you do not put your hands back on the

steering wheel within a few seconds,
this screen fig. 169 will appear on the

instrument panel display.

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Active system (hands removed from

the steering wheel for a long time)

If the driver has not yet returned his

or her hands to the steering wheel,
this screen fig. 170 will appear on the

instrument panel display.
A continuous acoustic warning will sound

also in this case continued. If you do

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not put your hands back on the steering

wheel after an extended period of time, a

deactivation message will appear on the

instrument panel display together with

another acoustic warning.

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If the TJA system was deactivated

because your hands were not on the

steering wheel, the Active Cruise Control

(ACC) will also be deactivated and must

be reactivated.
When the TJA is active, the LKA (Lane

Keeping Assist) / LDW (Lane Departure

Warning) systems (where applicable)

will be temporarily paused. When the

TJA is not active, the LKA (Lane Keeping

Assist) / LDW (Lane Departure Warning)

systems (where applicable), if activated

previously, remain available. For more

information on the LKA and LDW

systems, see the following pages in this

chapter.

SYSTEM AVAILABILITY

External factors and conditions may

affect the proper operation of TJA.
The main ones are listed below:

narrow, winding and curvy streets;
poor visibility (due to heavy rain, snow,

fog, etc.);

front lights of incoming cars or direct

sunlight or shade;

damage or obstructions caused by

mud, ice, snow, etc.;

bumper damaged or not aligned;
interference with other equipment

that causes electromagnetic waves;

presence of roadworks/road

construction sites;

if the indications given by the

navigation system (if any) of the Connect

system are not yet ready and/or if the

navigation system is recalculating the

route.

SYSTEM LIMITED OPERATION

The TJA may have limited or reduced

functionality when one of the following

conditions occurs:
The main ones are listed below:

lane marking lines are not clear or in

conditions of poor visibility (e.g. in heavy

rain, snow, fog, etc.);

either the camera or radar are

damaged, covered or obstructed (e.g. by

mud, ice, snow, etc.);

when driving in the hills or on roads

with narrow turns;

near motorway toll-gates;
if the camera is exposed to dazzling

light (e.g. reflection or direct sunlight).

WARNING

140)

Many unpredictable situations can

arise, affecting the performance of the TJA

system. The driver must be ready to react

immediately and take control of the car in

place of the TJA system.

141)

If the car approaches a bend that is

too tight with respect to the current speed,

the TJA system turns off. The driver must

therefore be ready to immediately regain

control of the car at any time. To avoid this

situation it is important that the car speed

set does not exceed the current road speed

limit.

142)

The TJA system uses a hands on

steering wheel detection sensor: the driver

must keep his hands on the steering wheel

at all times. If the hands are removed from

the steering wheel for a certain period of

time, the system disengages and the ACC

turns off.

143)

When using the TJA system, hold

the steering wheel and consider the

road conditions and surrounding traffic.

The driver must therefore be ready to

immediately regain control of the car at any

time. Failure to observe these instructions

can cause severe injuries with even lethal

consequences.

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144)

The TJA 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.

145)

If the windscreen must be replaced due

to scratches, chipping or breakage, contact

exclusively an Alfa Romeo Dealership. Do

not replace the windscreen on your own, risk

of malfunction! It is advisable to replace the

windscreen if it is damaged in the area of

the camera.

146)

Driving the car on urban routes could

significantly change the sensitivity of the

system, due to the limited and/or lack

of vertical and horizontal signage and

variable traffic conditions. Therefore, it is

recommended not to use the TJA system

when driving in city streets.

147)

Do not place any objects on the

steering wheel (e.g. steering wheel covers of

any type or material) which could interfere

with the capacitive hand detection sensor

on the steering wheel.

TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition)

SYSTEM

(where provided)

148) 149) 150)

51) 52) 53) 54) 55)

The system automatically detects the

recognizable road signs through a

camera located in the central area of the

windscreen:

speed limits;
no overtaking;
signs indicating the end of the

prohibitions indicated above.
If the camera does not detect valid

speed limits, the Connect system

navigation (where provided) may suggest

unregulated speed limits.
The system always checks the traffic

signs indicating the current speed limit

and possible no overtaking signs. The

system is able to recognise and show on

the instrument panel display, up to two

different road signs.
Depending on the unit of measurement

("km" or "mph") set through the

"Unit of measurement" menu on the

Connect system, the TSR system will

automatically show on the instrument

panel display the indication of the road

sign in the unit of measurement set.

TSR SYSTEM USE

System activation / deactivation

The system can be

activated/deactivated using the "Driver

Assistance" menu and then selecting

"Comfort" on the Connect system.
The system activation is signalled by

the road signs shown on the instrument

panel display.

Warnings

Selecting "Blinking" it is possible to

activate a warning when the effective car

speed exceeds that indicated by the TSR

system and displayed on the instrument

panel. In this case, the speed road sign on

the instrument panel display will blink

until the effective speed drops below the

displayed limit. Selecting "Offset", it is

possible to set the threshold at which

"Blinking" is activated, up to a maximum

of 10 km/h above the limit detected by

the system.

Indications on the display

The system status can always be

viewed through a dedicated area on the

instrument panel display.
This area contains the following road

sign information, from left to right within

the two dedicated zones:

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the new speed limit recognised by the

system (1) fig. 171;

the "road sign not detected" (---)

indication, where applicable;

the no overtaking sign.

If the camera does not detect valid

speed limits, the navigation system may

suggest unregulated speed limits on the

instrument panel display.
The previously displayed sign is no longer

valid after a certain distance has been

travelled if the system does not detect

other road signs, and the limit given by

the navigation system maps is indicated

(where provided).

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If a trailer and its light connector are

connected to the car, the instrument

panel display will show the additional

trailer connected sign.
NOTE The TSR system will always be

active every time the engine is started.

WARNING

148)

The system only detects preset traffic

signs if the minimum visibility conditions

and distance from the sign are met.

149)

The system is an aid for driving and

does not relieve the driver of responsibility

for driving the car. Always respect the

highway code of the country you are driving

in.

150)

When the system is active, the driver

is responsible for controlling the car and

monitoring the system, and must be ready

to intervene as appropriate if necessary.

IMPORTANT

51)

Functionality may be limited or the

system may not work if the sensor is

obstructed.

52)

The system may have limited operation

or not work at all in weather conditions,

such as heavy rain, hail, thick fog and low

temperatures. Strong light contrasts can

influence the recognition capability of the

sensor.

53)

The area surrounding the sensor must

not be covered with stickers or any other

object.

54)

Do not tamper or perform any

operations in the area of the windscreen

glass directly surrounding the sensor.

55)

Clean the windscreen glass from

foreign matters such as bird droppings,

insects, snow or ice. Use specific detergents

and clean cloths to avoid scratching the

windscreen.

ISC (Intelligent Speed Control)

SYSTEM

(where provided)

The ISC system, where provided, is

combined with the ACC (Active Cruise

Control) system and TSR (Traffic Sign

Recognition) system and suggests an

automatic speed adjustment to the

driver based on the speed limit for the

road being travelled.
You can decide whether to accept

or reject the proposal to adjust the

speed set by the ACC to match the

one suggested by the speed limit

symbol by using the RES/SET lever
located on the steering wheel fig. 172. A

corresponding icon will be shown on the

instrument panel display (se description

in respective paragraph).
If the speed limit determined by reading

the road signs or by traffic conditions is

exceeded, the speed limit will flash on

the instrument panel.

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ACTIVATION / DEACTIVATION

Activation

The system can be

activated/deactivated using the "Driver

Assistance" menu and then selecting

"Comfort" on the Connect system.
The system activation is signalled by
the symbol 1 fig. 173 lighting up on the

instrument panel display.

Deactivation

The system is deactivated under the

following conditions:

when the Traffic Sign Recognition

system is deactivated;

when the Active Cruise Control device

is deactivated.

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WARNING Selecting "Speed Offset" it is

possible to set the speed increment to

which the ISC system will adjust, up to a

maximum of 6 mph (10 km/h) above the

speed limit sign detected by the system,

or the speed decrement to which the ISC

system will adjust, down to a minimum

of 6 mph (10 km/h) below the speed limit

sign detected by the system. In these

cases, the road sign information shown

on the instrument panel display will

remain that detected by the TSR system.

INDICATIONS ON THE DISPLAY

The system status is always shown by a
dedicated white or green icon

/

/

on the instrument panel display

(similar to that for the Active Cruise

Control device), to the left of the road

sign indications provided by the TSR

system.

ACCEPTANCE / REJECTION OF THE

SUGGESTED SPEED

The system can be activated if the driver

has previously activated:

the Active Cruise Control device;
the Traffic Sign Recognition system.

When these systems are active, the

instrument panel display can show an

icon that indicates the suggested speed
(provided by the TSR system) (1) fig. 174
or (2) fig. 175, which the driver can decide

to accept or reject using the RES/SET

lever on the steering wheel.
To accept the proposed speed and

consequently adjust the speed set by

the Active Cruise Control, move the

RES/SET lever in the direction of the

green arrow displayed next to the ISC

system icon.
Otherwise (moving the RES/SET lever

in the opposite direction to that of the

arrow on the display) the driver rejects

the proposed speed, and the Active

Cruise Control will continue to regulate

to the previously set speed.
If the driver accepts the value suggested

by the ISC or if the speed set using the

Active Cruise Control device is the same

as the that detected by the Traffic Sign

Recognition system, the speed limit sign

on the instrument panel display will be
highlighted with a green circle (1) fig. 176.

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PARK SENSORS SYSTEM

(where provided)

151)

56) 57) 58)

The parking sensors, located in the front
bumper (fig. 177) (only 8-sensor version)
and rear bumper (fig. 178) (4 or 8-sensor

versions), detect the presence of any

obstacles and warn the driver through an

acoustic warning and, where provided,

visual indications on the instrument

panel display.

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Turning the front and rear sensors

on/off (where provided)

The system can be turned off using the

"Driver Assistance" menu and then select

"Comfort" on the Connect system.
When the ignition device is set to ON

the Park Sensors system keeps the

last state when the engine was stopped

(activated or deactivated) in its memory.
If the button fig. 179 is pressed with a

system failure, the LED flashes for about

5 seconds, then it stays on constantly.

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System activation/deactivation

For 4-sensor versions

: the system, when

engaged, is automatically activated by

engaging the reverse gear, while it is

deactivated by engaging another gear.

For 8-sensor versions

: when the reverse

gear is engaged and the system is on, the

front and rear sensors are activated.
If a different gear is engaged, the rear

sensors are deactivated, while the front

sensors remain active until 9 mph (15

km/h) are exceeded.
WARNING In particular operating

conditions the system could start

detecting the obstacle only after the car

has moved slightly (a few centimetres).

Acoustic warning

When reverse gear is engaged and an

obstacle is encountered at the rear

(for versions with 4 or 8 sensors) or

at the front (only for versions with 8

sensors), an acoustic signal with variable

frequency is activated that:

increases as the distance between the

car and the obstacle decreases;

becomes continuous when the

distance between the car and the

obstacle is less than 12 in (30 cm) and

stops if the distance increases;

is constant if the distance between the

car and the obstacle is unchanged.

For 4-sensor versions

: If several

obstacles are detected by the sensors,

only the nearest one is considered. The

acoustic signal is not activated if the

lever is positioned in position P (Park) or

N (Neutral).

For 8-sensor versions

:iIf the sensors

detect several front and rear obstacles,

the acoustic signal concerning the

closest obstacle is emitted, or an

intermittent signal if the obstacles are at

the same distance.
When the system emits an acoustic

signal, the volume of the Connect

system, if activated, is automatically

lowered.

Warning on display

The Park Sensors system signals are

shown along with an acoustic indication

only if the function was enabled on the

Connect system. To access the function,

on the main menu select the following

items in sequence: “Settings”, “Driver

Assistance”, “Parking sensors”, “Mode”

and “Sound and Display”.
The system indicates the presence of

an obstacle by displaying a single arc in

one of the possible areas, in accordance

with the distance of the object and the

position in relation to the car.
If the obstacle is detected in the front

or rear central area (excluding 4-sensor

versions), a single arc will be displayed as

the obstacle approaches, first constant,

then flashing, in addition to an acoustic

signal.

If the obstacle is detected in the front

area (excluding 4-sensor version) or

in the rear left and/or right area, a

single flashing arc will be shown in the

corresponding area on the display and

the system will emit an acoustic signal,

either at frequent intervals or constantly.
If several obstacles are detected

simultaneously in the front area

(excluding 4-sensor version) and rear

area, the display will show all of them,

regardless of the area in which they were

detected.
In general, the car is closer to the

obstacle when a single or several flashing

arcs are shown on the display and the

acoustic warning becomes continuous.

The colour on the display depends on

the distance from and position of the

obstacle.
It is possible to exit from the display

screen by pressing the Rotary Pad. In

any case, the audible signal will remain

active.

Fault indication

Parking sensor faults, if any, will be

indicated by a message on the display on

the instrument panel (see description

in the "Warning lights and messages"

paragraph, "Knowing the instrument

panel" chapter).

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Messages on the display

In case of system failure, a dedicated

message appears on the instrument

panel for about 5 seconds.

Cleaning the front or rear sensors

: if

the display shows messages requiring

the front or rear sensor cleaning,

make sure that the outer surface and

the underside of the bumper is free

of dirt (e.g. snow, mud, ice, etc.). After

performing this check, place the ignition

device in STOP position, then turn it to

the ON position and check whether the

messages are no longer displayed. If

messages are still displayed, contact an

Alfa Romeo Dealership.

Sound system unavailable

: if the

display shows the message that the

audio system is not available, it means

that the acoustic warning will be emitted

by the instrument panel.

Operation with trailer

The operation of the rear sensors is

automatically deactivated when the

trailer is plugged to the tow hook socket

of the car, while the front sensors (only

for 8-sensor versions) stay active and

can provide acoustic and visual warnings.

The rear sensors are automatically

reactivated when the trailer's cable plug

is removed.
When parking, take the utmost care over

obstacles that may be above or under the

sensor. Objects close to the car are not

detected under certain circumstances

and could therefore cause damage to the

car or be damaged.

General warnings

Some conditions may influence the

performance of the parking system:

reduced sensor sensitivity and a

reduction in the parking assistance

system performance could be due to the

presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint,

on the surface of the sensor;

the sensor may detect a non-existent

obstacle ("echo interference") due to

mechanical interference, for example

when washing the car, in rain (strong

wind), hail;

the signals sent by the sensor can also

be altered by the presence of ultrasonic

systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems

of trucks or pneumatic drills) near the

car;

parking assistance system

performance can also be influenced

by the position of the sensors, for

example due to a change in the ride

setting (caused by wear to the shock

absorbers, suspension), or by changing

tyres, overloading the car or carrying out

specific tuning operations that require

the car to be lowered;

the presence of a tow hook without

trailer, which may interfere with the

correct operation of the parking sensors.

Before using the Park Sensors system,

it is recommended to remove the

removable tow hook ball assembly and

the relevant attachment from the car

when the latter is not used for towing

operations. Failure to comply with this

prescription may cause personal injuries

or damage to cars or obstacles since,

when the continuous acoustic warning

is emitted, the tow hook ball is already

in a position that is much closer to the

obstacle than the rear bumper. If you

wish to leave the tow hook fitted without

towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership for the Park

Sensors system update operations

because the tow hook could be detected

as an obstacle by the central sensors.

the presence of adhesives on the

sensors. Therefore, take care not to

place stickers on the sensors.

WARNING

151)

Parking and other potentially

dangerous manoeuvres are, however,

always the driver’s responsibility. When

performing these operations, always

make sure that there are no other people

(especially children) or animals on the route

you want to take. The parking sensors are

an aid for the driver, but the driver must

never allow their attention to lapse during

potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even

those executed at low speeds.

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IMPORTANT

56)

For correct operation of the system,

sensors must always be clean from mud,

dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch

or damage the sensors while cleaning them.

Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The

sensors must be washed using clean water,

with the addition of vehicle shampoo if

necessary. When using special washing

equipment such as high pressure jets or

steam cleaning, clean the sensors very

quickly keeping the jet more than 10 cm

away.

57)

Have interventions on the bumper in the

area of the sensors carried out only by an

Alfa Romeo Dealership. Interventions on the

bumper that are not carried out properly

may compromise the operation of the

parking sensors.

58)

Only have the bumper repainted or any

retouches to the paintwork in the area of

the sensors carried out by an Alfa Romeo

Dealership. Incorrect paint application could

affect the operation of the parking sensors.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(LDW) SYSTEM

(where provided)

DESCRIPTION

59) 60) 61) 62)

The Lane Departure Warning system

makes use of a camera located on the

windscreen to detect the lane limits,

calculate the position of the vehicle

within such limits and possibly indicate

departure to the driver.
When one or both lane limits are

detected and the vehicle passes over

one without the driver's say-so (direction

indicator not turned on), the system will

emit an acoustic signal.
If the vehicle continues to go beyond the

line of the lane without any intervention

from the driver, the surpassed line will

light up on the display (left or right)
fig. 180 to urge the driver to bring the

vehicle back into the limits of the lane.

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SYSTEM ON/OFF

The system can be turned on/off by
pressing the fig. 181 button or using

the "Driver Assistance" menu and then

selecting "Safety " on the Connect

system.
Each time the engine is started the

system maintains the operating mode

that was selected when it was previously

switched off.

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Activation conditions

Once switched on, the system becomes

active only if the following conditions are

met:

the car speed is equal to or higher

than 40 mph (60 km/h) (the system

is deactivated at speeds higher than

110 mph/ 180 km/h);

the lane limit lines are visible at least

on one side;

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there are suitable visibility conditions;
the road is straight or with wide radius

bends;

a safe distance is kept from the vehicle

in front;

the direction indicator (for leaving the

lane) is not active.

SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

The Lane Departure Warning system also

advises the driver when the car changes

lane by showing symbols and messages

on the instrument panel display.
The message at the top of the display

remains active only until the main

reconfigurable area of the display is

activated (see the description in the

"Display" paragraph in the "Knowing the

instrument panel" section) pressing the

TRIP button located on the right lever of

the steering wheel.
Activating the main reconfigurable

area the messages related to the Lane

Departure Warning system will be shown

in this area.
When the system is active and the

lane limits have not been detected,

the display shows a specific grey icon,
fig. 182.

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Exiting a lane with detection of a single

limit

When the system is active and only, for

example, the left lane limit has been

detected, the detected lane lights up in

white on the instrument panel display.

The system is ready to provide visual

warnings on the display in the event of

exiting the lane unintentionally (direction

indicator not activated) to the left,

fig. 183.

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When the system detects that the car

has approached the lane line and is

about to overtake it, the left line on the

instrument panel display lights up yellow
and red fig. 184.

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The system operates in the same way,

but mirrored, in the event of exiting the

right lane when only the right lane limit

has been detected.

Exiting a lane with detection of both

limits

When the system is active, the lane lines

on the display become white to indicate

the successful detection of the limits.
The system is ready to provide

indications in case of accident lane

departure (direction indicator not

activated).
In accordance with the different

conditions detected, the system can

attract the attention of the driver by

altering the lines that identify the lanes

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on the instrument panel display. In

particular, the system can alter their

colour (from white to yellow and vice

versa).
If a lane line is crossed, this is indicated

on the display of the instrument panel by

means of a red flashing graphic symbol

and by an acoustic signal. The warning is

emitted from the loudspeakers on the

side of the lane limit being crossed (e.g. if

the vehicle is crossing the left line of the

lane, the acoustic warning will come from

the loudspeakers on the left).

Changing the system sensitivity

The system sensitivity intervention can

be adjusted using the "Driver Assistance"

menu and then selecting "Comfort" on

the Connect system.
The possible options are "High" or "Low".

System limited operation warning

63) 64)

If the dedicated message is shown on

the instrument panel display, a condition

limiting the system operation may have

occurred. The possible reasons of this

limitation are something blocking the

camera view or a fault.
If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen by the interior

rear-view mirror.

Although the car can still be driven in

normal conditions, the system may be

not completely available.
When the conditions limiting the system

functions end, this will go back to normal

and complete operation. Should the

fault persist, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

System Fault Message

If the system switches off and the
system

appears on the instrument

panel display, it means that there is a

failure on the system.
In this case, it is still possible to drive the

vehicle, but you are advised to contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

IMPORTANT

59)

Projecting loads on the roof of the car

may interfere with the correct operation of

the camera. Before starting make sure the

load is correctly positioned, in order not to

cover the camera operating range.

60)

If the windscreen must be replaced due

to scratches, chipping or breakage, contact

exclusively an Alfa Romeo Dealership. Do

not replace the windscreen on your own, risk

of malfunction! It is advisable to replace the

windscreen if it is damaged in the area of

the camera.

61)

Do not tamper with nor operate on the

camera. Do not close the openings in the

aesthetic cover located under the interior

rear-view mirror. In the event of a failure

of the camera, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

62)

Do not cover the operating range of the

camera with stickers or other objects. Also

pay attention to other objects on the bonnet

(e.g. a layer of snow) and make sure they do

not interfere with the camera.

63)

The camera may have limited or absent

operation due to weather conditions such

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

formation of ice layers on the windscreen

glass.

64)

Camera operation may also be

compromised by the presence of dust,

condensation, dirt or ice on the windscreen

glass, by traffic conditions (e.g. cars that

are driving not aligned with yours, car

driving in a transverse or opposite way on

the same lane, bend with a small radius of

curvature), by road surface conditions and

by driving conditions (e.g. off-road driving).

Make sure the windscreen is always clean.

Use specific detergents and clean cloths

to avoid scratching the windscreen. The

camera operation may also be limited or

absent in some driving, traffic and road

surface conditions.

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LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA)

SYSTEM

(where provided)

DESCRIPTION

59) 60) 61) 62)

The Lane Keeping Assist system

makes use of a camera located on the

windscreen to detect the lane limits and

calculate the position of the car within

such limits, in order to make sure that it

remains inside the lane.
When one or both lane limits are

detected and the vehicle approaches one

of them without the driver signalling the

intention to to do so (direction indicator

not on), the system will apply a torque to

the steering wheel to keep the vehicle in

the lane and will generate a visual signal

(the left or right lane will turn yellow).

According to the type of signal set, it can

also emit an acoustic signal and/or apply

a vibration to the steering wheel.
If the vehicle continues to go beyond the

line of the lane without any intervention

by the driver, the surpassed line will light

up on the instrument panel display (the

left or right lane will turn yellow with red
shading) fig. 185 to urge the driver to

return the vehicle into the limits of the

lane.

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SYSTEM ON/OFF

The system can be turned on/off by
pressing the fig. 186 button or using

the "Driver Assistance" menu and then

selecting "Safety " on the Connect

system.
Each time the engine is started the

system maintains the operating mode

that was selected when it was previously

switched off.
The system is automatically switched off

when a trailer is coupled.

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Activation conditions

Once switched on, the system becomes

active only if the following conditions are

met:

the car speed is equal to or higher

than 40 mph (60 km/h) (the system

is deactivated at speeds higher than

110 mph/ 180 km/h);

the lane limit lines are visible at least

on one side;

there are suitable visibility conditions;
the road is straight or with wide radius

bends;

a safe distance is kept from the vehicle

in front;

the direction indicator (for leaving the

lane) is not active.

SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

The Lane Keeping Assist system also

advises the driver when the car changes

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lane by showing symbols and messages

on the instrument panel display.
The message at the top of the

instrument panel display remains active

only until the main reconfigurable area

of the display is activated (see the

description in the "Display" paragraph

in the "Knowing the instrument panel"

section) pressing the TRIP button

located on the right lever of the steering

wheel.
Activating the main reconfigurable

area the messages related to the Lane

Keeping Assist system will be shown in

this area.
When the system is active and the

lane limits have not been detected,

the display shows a specific grey icon,
fig. 187.

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Exiting a lane with detection of a single

limit

When the system is active and only, for

example, the left lane limit has been

detected, the detected lane lights up

in white on the display; the system is

ready to provide visual warnings on the

display in the event of unintentional

exiting of the lane (direction indicator
not activated) to the left, fig. 188.

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When the system detects that the car

has approached the lane line and is about

to pass it, the left line on the display
lights up in yellow and red fig. 189.

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If the system intervention lasts longer

than 10 seconds, an additional acoustic

and visual warning will be provided by

displaying a dedicated message on the

instrument panel display to prompt the

driver to regain control of the vehicle.
If Lane Keeping Assist intervenes several

times in a relatively short time without

the driver acting on the steering wheel,

increasingly longer warning tones will be

emitted to draw the driver's attention.
The system operates in the same way,

but mirrored, in the event of exiting the

right lane when only the right lane limit

has been detected.

Exiting a lane with detection of both

limits

When the system is active, the lane lines

on the display become white to indicate

the successful detection of the limits.
The system is ready to provide

indications in case it is accidentally

abandoned (direction indicator not

engaged).
In accordance with the different

conditions detected, the system can

attract the attention of the driver by

altering the lines that identify the lanes

on the instrument panel display. In

particular, the system can alter their

colour (from white to yellow and vice

versa).

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If a line is crossed, it is also indicated

by an acoustic warning. The warning is

emitted from the loudspeakers on the

side of the lane limit being crossed (e.g. if

the vehicle is crossing the left line of the

lane, the acoustic warning will come from

the loudspeakers on the left).
If the system intervention lasts longer

than 10 seconds, an additional acoustic

and visual warning will be provided by

displaying a dedicated message on the

instrument panel display to prompt the

driver to regain control of the vehicle.
If Lane Keeping Assist intervenes several

times in a relatively short time without

the driver acting on the steering wheel,

increasingly longer warning tones will be

emitted to draw the driver's attention.

Hands presence on the steering wheel

detection

The system is able to detect the

presence of the driver's hands on the

steering wheel.

If you do not put your hands on

the steering wheel and the system

intervenes during a loss of control in a

lateral direction, the instrument panel

display will show dedicated screens
fig. 190 and beeps of progressive

duration will be emitted to prompt you

to put your hands back on the steering

wheel;

if you continues not to put your hands

to the steering wheel after the system
intervenes, this screen fig. 191 will appear

on the instrument panel display.

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In these two cases, the driver's hands

must be put back on the steering wheel.

Changing the system sensitivity

The system intervention sensitivity can

be adjusted using the "Driver Assistance"

menu on the Connect system.
The possible options are "High" or "Low".

Change of indications provided by the

system

The indications provided by the Lane

Keeping Assist system may be modified

using the Connect system.
Proceed as follows:

use the "Driver Assistance" menu;
select "Settings" and then select

"Warning type" or "Mode" and select one

of the required settings.

System limited operation warning

69) 70)

If the dedicated message is shown on

the instrument panel display, a condition

limiting the system operation may have

occurred. The possible reasons of this

limitation are something blocking the

camera view or a fault.
If an obstruction is signalled, clean the

area of the windscreen by the interior

rear-view mirror.
Although the car can still be driven in

normal conditions, the system may be

not completely available.
When the conditions limiting the system

functions end, this will go back to normal

and complete operation. Should the

fault persist, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

System Fault Message

If the system switches off and the
system

appears on the instrument

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panel display, it means that there is a

failure on the system.
In this case, it is still possible to drive the

vehicle, but you are advised to contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

IMPORTANT

65)

Projecting loads on the roof of the car

may interfere with the correct operation of

the camera. Before starting make sure the

load is correctly positioned, in order not to

cover the camera operating range.

66)

If the windscreen must be replaced due

to scratches, chipping or breakage, contact

exclusively an Alfa Romeo Dealership. Do

not replace the windscreen on your own, risk

of malfunction! It is advisable to replace the

windscreen if it is damaged in the area of

the camera.

67)

Do not tamper with nor operate on the

camera. Do not close the openings in the

aesthetic cover located under the interior

rear-view mirror. In the event of a failure

of the camera, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

68)

Do not cover the operating range of the

camera with stickers or other objects. Also

pay attention to other objects on the bonnet

(e.g. a layer of snow) and make sure they do

not interfere with the camera.

69)

The camera may have limited or absent

operation due to weather conditions such

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

formation of ice layers on the windscreen

glass.

70)

Camera operation may also be

compromised by the presence of dust,

condensation, dirt or ice on the windscreen

glass, by traffic conditions (e.g. cars that

are driving not aligned with yours, car

driving in a transverse or opposite way on

the same lane, bend with a small radius of

curvature), by road surface conditions and

by driving conditions (e.g. off-road driving).

Make sure the windscreen is always clean.

Use specific detergents and clean cloths

to avoid scratching the windscreen. The

camera operation may also be limited or

absent in some driving, traffic and road

surface conditions.

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA /

DYNAMIC GRIDLINES

(where provided)

DESCRIPTION

The Rear Back-up Camera is located on

the tailgate, near the opening button,
fig. 192.

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71)

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Camera activation/deactivation

The function can be

activated/deactivated using the "Driver

Assistance" menu and then selecting

"Comfort" on the Connect system.

Activating the device

After activating the camera, it will be

possible to select one of the following

options:

"

Activate

"

"

Cam Delay

"

"

Camera Guidelines

"

Select "Activate" to activate the camera

view on the Connect system display.
Whenever reverse gear is engaged, the
Connect system display, fig. 193, will

show the area around the car, as seen by

the Rear View Camera.

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SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

Activating the "Camera Guidelines"

shows the guidelines on the display.

If activated, the grid is positioned on

the image to highlight the width of the

car and the expected reversing path in

accordance with the steering wheel

position.
A superimposed central broken line

indicates the centre of the car to

facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow

hook alignment. The various coloured

areas indicate the distance from the rear

of the car.
The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 193:

Area

Distance from the

rear of the

vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 – 30 cm)

Yellow

1 - 3.3 ft (30 cm - 1

m)

Green

3.3 ft (1 m) or more

WARNING When parking, take the

utmost care over obstacles that may be

above or under the operating range of

the camera.

WARNING

152)

Parking and other potentially

dangerous manoeuvres are, however,

always the driver’s responsibility. While

carrying out these manoeuvres, always

make sure that no people (especially

children) or animals are in the area

concerned. The camera is an aid for the

driver, but the driver must never allow

his/her attention to lapse during potentially

dangerous manoeuvres, even those

executed at low speeds. Always keep a slow

speed, so as to promptly brake in the case of

obstacles.

IMPORTANT

71)

It is vital, for correct operation, that

the camera is always kept clean and free

from any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful

not to scratch or damage the camera while

cleaning it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard

cloths. The camera must be washed using

clean water, with the addition of vehicle

shampoo if necessary. In washing stations

which use steam or high-pressure jets, clean

the camera quickly, keeping the nozzle more

than 10 cm away from the sensors. Also, do

not apply stickers to the camera.

REFUELLING THE CAR

153) 154) 155)

Always stop the engine before refuelling.

PETROL ENGINES

Only use unleaded petrol with an octane

number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95

(EN228 specification).

DIESEL ENGINES

Only use automotive diesel fuel (EN590

and EN16734 specifications).

Operation at low temperatures

If the external temperature is very low,

Diesel thickens due to the formation of

paraffin clots with consequent defective

operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems,

different types of Diesel are distributed