2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

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REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure previously described, raise the car and
remove the space-saver spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❍make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❍for versions with steel rims: fixed the wheel hub onto the rim;
❍fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent hole with the bolt you
have fitted, then insert the other 4 bolts;
❍tighten the retaining bolts using wrench A-fig. 115;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍use wrench A-fig. 115 to fully tighten the bolts, following the
sequence shown in fig. 118;
When you have finished:
❍stow the space-saver spare wheel in the compartment provid-
ed in the boot;
❍insert the jack and the other tools in the container;
❍arrange the container and tools on the space-saver spare wheel;
❍reposition the boot mat correctly.
Subwoofer and “Automatic Fix&Go Kit”
Locating the Automatic Fix&Go Kit:
❍open the boot, pull tab A-fig. 113 and lift up the mat;
❍take the “Automatic Fix&Go Kit” located on the left side of the
boot (fig. 121);
❍inflate the wheel (see “Automatic Fix&Go Kit”).
IMPORTANT If you need to remove the subwoofer follow the indi-
cations shown on the adhesive label fig. 121 over the subwoofer
itself to reposition it correctly.
fig. 121A0K0178m
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“Automatic Fix&Go” KIT
This is located in the boot (the kit container may change according
to versions - see fig. 122). The kit container also contains a screw-
driver and the tow ring. The kit contains:
❍a bottle A-fig. 122a containing sealing liquid, provided with:
filling tube B and adhesive label C with the wording
“max. 80 km/h” to be placed in a clearly visible position
(e.g. on the dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
fig. 122aA0K0019m
fig. 122A0K0126mfig. 123A0K0020m
❍a compressor D complete with pressure gauge and connectors;
❍an information booklet fig. 123, providing instructions for us-
ing the kit correctly. This booklet should be given to the per-
sons charged with handling the tyre treated with this kit;
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It is not possible to repair damage to the tyre side-
wall. Do not use the kit on tyres damaged by run-
ning with a flat tyre.
If the wheel rim is damaged (the channel is so de-
formed as to cause air leakage) it cannot be re-
paired. Do not remove the foreign body (screw
or nail) from the tyre.
Do not operate the compressor for longer than 20
minutes consecutively. Risk of overheating. The kit
is not suitable for permanent repairs. The tyres re-
paired may only be used temporarily.
Dispose of the bottle and sealing liquid it contains
properly. Dispose according to the national and local
laws in force.
The bottle contains ethylene and latex: it may
cause an allergic reaction. Harmful if swallowed.
Irritating for eyes. There could be a reaction in the
event of inhalation or contact. Avoid contact with the eyes,
skin and clothes. In the event of contact, wash immedi-
ately with plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting if swal-
lowed. Rinse your mouth and drink plenty of water. Call
a doctor immediately. Keep away from children. The prod-
uct must not be used by asthmatics. Do not breathe in
the vapours during insertion and suction. Call a doctor im-
mediately if allergic reactions are noted. Store the bottle
in the specific compartment, away from sources of heat.
The sealant has an expiry date. Replace the cylinder if
its sealant is out of date.
❍a pair of gloves located in the side compartment of the com-
pressor;
❍adapters for inflating different elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing liquid is suitable for use at temperatures
in the range from –20°C to +50°C. The sealant has an expiry
date.
Hand over the instruction booklet to the personnel
charged with treating the tyre repaired with the
Automatic Fix&Go kit.
In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bod-
ies, the kit may be used to repair tyres showing
damage to the tread or shoulder up to a maximum
diameter of 4 mm.
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INFLATION PROCEDURE
Wear the gloves included in the kit.
Proceed as follows:
❍apply the handbrake, loosen the cap from the tyre inflation
valve, extract the flexible tube A-fig. 125 and screw ring nut
B onto the tyre inflation valve;
❍make sure that switch A-fig. 126 for the compressor is in po-
sition 0 (off), start the engine, insert the plug into the luggage
compartment current socket (see fig. 126a) or cigar lighter on
central tunnel (see fig. 127) and switch on the compressor
by bringing switch A-fig. 126 to position I (on);
fig. 125A0K0127mfig. 126aA0K0152m
fig. 126A0K0021m
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❍inflate the tyre to the pressure shown in the “Wheels” para-
graph in the “Technical Specifications” chapter. In order to ob-
tain a precise reading, check the pressure on pressure gauge
B-fig. 126 with the compressor off;
❍if after 5 minutes you cannot reach at least 1.8 bar, unplug the
compressor from the valve and the socket, then move the car
forward about ten metres in order to distribute the sealant in-
side the tyre evenly, then repeat the inflation operation;
❍if you still cannot obtain a pressure of at least 1.8 bar within
5 minutes from the compressor switching on, do not drive off
and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services;
❍after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the tyre pres-
sure again; remember to put the handbrake on;
Apply the adhesive label where it can be easily
seen by the driver as a reminder that the tyre has
been treated with the quick repair kit. Drive care-
fully, particularly on bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do
not accelerate or brake suddenly.
❍if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected, restore the
correct pressure (with the engine running and the handbrake
engaged), and drive with care to Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar, do not dri-
ve any further: the Automatic Fix&Go quick tyre
repair kit cannot guarantee proper hold because
the tyre is too damaged. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
Remember to inform the workshop that the tyre
has been treated with a quick repair kit. Give the
instruction booklet to the personnel charged with
handling the treated tyre.
fig. 127A0K0128m
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fig. 128A0K0086m
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CHECKING AND RESTORING TYRE PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to check and if necessary top
up the tyre pressure. Release quick coupling A-fig. 128 and con-
nect it directly to the tyre to be inflated.
REPLACING THE BOTTLE
Proceed as follows:
❍release coupling A-fig. 129 and disconnect pipe B;
❍turn the bottle to be replaced anticlockwise and raise it;
❍fit the new bottle and turn it clockwise;
❍insert coupling A or connect tube B into its housing.
fig. 129A0K0041m
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Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metal-
lic part only. Touching the transparent part of the
bulb with your fingers may reduce the intensity
of the light emitted and even compromise the longevity
of the bulb itself. In the event of accidental contact, wipe
the bulb with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave to dry.
Modifications or repairs to the electrical system
(electronic control units) that are not carried out
properly or do not take the technical specifications
of the system into account can cause malfunctions lead-
ing to the risk of fire.
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas which may
cause small fragments of glass to be projected out-
wards if the bulb is broken.
Due to the high power supply voltage, gas dis-
charge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be replaced
by specialised personnel: danger of death! Contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or after heavy rain
or after washing, the surface of headlights or rear lights, may steam
up and/or form drops of condensation on the inside. This is a nat-
ural phenomenon due to the difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the glass which does not
indicate a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of
lighting devices. The mist disappears quickly turning the lights on,
starting from the centre of the diffuser, extending progressively
towards the edges.
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❍Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❍blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type
and power:
❍after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❍when a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse
is intact before changing the bulb. For the location of fuses, re-
fer to the “Changing a fuse” paragraph in this section.
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BULB TYPES fig. 130
The car has the following light bulbs:
A. Glass bulbs: pressed into position. Pull to extract.
B. Bayonet-type bulbs: to remove from its holder, press the bulb
and turn it anti-clockwise, then extract it.
C. Tubular bulbs: release them from their contacts to remove.
D. Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb, release the clip holding the
bulb in place.
E. Halogen bulbs: to remove the bulb, release the clip holding the
bulb in place.
fig. 130A0K0022m
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