2010 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
PressËbutton. The following operations are performed (exclud-
ing specific markets):
❍the direction indicators flash twice;
❍two brief acoustic signals are emitted;
❍the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT Activating the central opening using the key metal
insert the alarm does not turn off.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, completely
close the side windows and sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press A button fig. 20 before switching
on the alarm. The deactivation of the function is indicated by the
LED on A button flashing for several seconds.
The volume sensing/anti-tilt protection disabling procedure must
be repeated each time the key is turned off.
EXCLUDING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. for long storage of the car),
lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with remote con-
trol in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote control run
out or the system fails, the alarm can be switched off by placing
the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
fig. 20A0K0130m
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to three different positions fig. 21:
❍STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering locked. Some
electric devices (e.g. car radio, central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) can work;
❍MAR: driving position. All electric devices can work;
❍ON: starting the engine.
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the engine
will not start, before the starting operation can be repeated.
fig. 21A0K0063m
Iftheignitionswitchistamperedwith(e.g.:at-
tempted theft), have it checked over by an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service Provider as soon as pos-
sible.
Always remove the key when you leave your car
to prevent someone from accidentally operating
the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse if the
car is parked downhill. Never leave children unattended
in the car.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn the ignition key to MAR.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-
market operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft device). This could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in the non-
compliance of the car with approval requirements.
Never remove the key while the car is moving. The
steering wheel should lock automatically as soon
as it is turned. This also applies to when the car is
towed.
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Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B up or down until the required height is achieved.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated in the driver’s
seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn C knob until the required position is reached.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS fig. 22
fig. 22A0K0076m
All adjustments must be made with the car sta-
tionary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift A stalk and push the seat forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever, always check
that the seat is locked on the guides by trying to
move it back and forth. If it is not locked, the seat
may move unexpectedly and make you lose control of
the car.
For maximum protection, keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your chest and hips.
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Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press A button fig. 23 to switch the
function on/off. When the function is enabled, the LED on the but-
ton turns on.
Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press B button fig. 23 to switch the
function on/off. When the function is enabled, the LED on the but-
ton turns on.
fig. 23A0K0213m
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
fig. 24
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The following controls are provided for adjusting the seats:
Multifunction A control:
❍front seat height adjustment (seat vertical movement);
❍seat lengthwise movement
B: Backrest angle and lumbar adjustment;
C: Driver’s seat position storing buttons.
fig. 24A0K0214m
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Heated seats(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key at MAR, turn the A ring fig.25 to turn the function
on/off. Heating can be set to 3 different levels (0 = seat heat-
ing off).
fig. 25A0K0215m
Memorising driver’s seat positions
The buttons C allow three different driver’s seat positions to be
memorised and recalled.
To memorise a seat position, adjust it with the various controls,
then press the button where you want to memorise the position
for several seconds. The performed memorisation is confirmed by
a beep.
When a new seat position is memorised, the previously memorised
position on the same button is automatically overwritten.
To recall a memorised position, press the relevant button briefly.
IMPORTANT Electric adjustment is only possible with the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON and for approximately 1 minute after turn-
ing it to STOP. The seat (driver's side or passenger's side) can be
moved after opening the relevant door for about 3 minutes, or as
long as the door is re-closed.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automati-
cally in the required position:
❍upward adjustment: lift the head restraint until it locks
❍downward adjustment, press the A button fig. 26 and lower
the head restraint.
fig. 26A0K0064m
Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this
case they can protect your head correctly.
To remove the head restraints:
❍raise the head restraint to its maximum height;
❍press A and B buttons fig. 26 and then remove the head re-
straints by sliding them upwards.
“Anti-Whiplash” device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-Whiplash” device,
which reduces the distance between head and head restraint in the
event of a rear impact, thus mitigating the “whiplash” effect.
The head restraint may move when the backrest is pressed by
the occupant’s torso or hand: this is an effect of the system and
not a fault.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back
seats (to adjust the height see the previous paragraph). On some
versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❍raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❍press A button fig. 27 and then remove the head restraint by
sliding it upwards.
STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A lever fig. 28 by pushing it forwards (position
1) and adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position 2).
fig. 27A0K0065mfig. 28A0K0077m
Any adjustment of the steering wheel position must
be carried out only with the car stationary and the
engine turned off.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-
market operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. installing an
anti-theft device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in the car
failing to comply with regulations.
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fig. 29A0K0079m
REARVIEW MIRRORS
INTERNAL REARVIEW MIRROR
Operate A lever fig. 29 to adjust the mirror into two different po-
sitions: normal or anti-glare.
Electrochromic internal mirror
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Some versions are equipped with an electrochromic mirror with an
ON/OFF switch fig. 30 to turn the electrochromic function on and
off. The mirror will always be set to day use when reverse gear is
engaged.
fig. 30A0K0058m
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