2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

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CONTROLS
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS fig. 50
Press A switch to switch on/off the lights. ŸandΔwarning
lights come on and the A switch will flash when the lights are on.
fig. 50A0K0093m
The use of hazard lights is governed by the High-
way Code of the country you are in. Keep to the
rules.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are
lit up automatically along with the
ŸandΔwarning lights on
the instrument panel. The lights are switched off automatically
when the nature of braking changes.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS fig. 51
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press
5button to switch on/off the lights. Press the button again
to turn the lights off. The
5warning light on the instrument pan-
el and the LED on the button itself will light up when the lights
are on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 51
Press4button to switch on/off the lights. The rear fog lights
are only enabled with the dipped beam headlights on. Press the
button again to turn the lights off or turn off the dipped beam head-
lights and/or the front fog lights (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided).
4warning light on the instrument panel and the LED over
the button itself will light up when the lights are on.
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AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS
(Adaptive Frontlight System) fig. 52
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with xenon headlamps which directs the
main light beam and continuously and automatically adapts it to
the driving conditions round bends/when cornering. The system
directs the light beam to light up the road in the best way, taking
into account the speed of the vehicle, the bend/corner angle and
the speed of steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated when the engine
is started. In this condition, LED A-fig. 52 will stay off. When the
button is pressed the adaptive lights (if on) are deactivated and the
LED A-fig. 52 in the button comes on continuously.
Press button again to turn the adaptive lights on (LED off).
fig. 52A0K0123m
DOOR LOCK fig. 53
Press≈to lock all the doors at the same time (the LED on the
button will light up when the doors are locked. Locking takes place
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system is tripped after a collision and activates the following
functions:
❍cutting off fuel supply and consequently stopping the engine;
❍automatically unlocking the doors;
❍turning on the inside lights.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown
on the display. Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance
in the engine compartment, below the car or near the tank area.
After a crash, turn the ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the
battery.
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Follow the procedure below to restore correct operation of the
car:
❍turn the ignition key to MAR;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍turn the ignition key to STOP.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reset the system to avoid fire
risk.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Upper compartment
Operate in the point shown by the arrow to open the compartment
A-fig. 54.
Passenger side glove compartment
Operate A handle fig. 55 to open the compartment. When the com-
partment is opened a courtesy light comes on.
There is a map pocket in the compartment and a sunglass holder
on the back of the hatch.
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On some versions the compartments may be heated/cooled by an
air vent connected to the climate control system (operate wheel
A-fig. 55a to adjust the air flow rate to the lower compartment).
In versions with dual-zone automatic climate control system, the glove
compartment is set to the same temperature as the passenger's side.
In versions with dual zone automatic climate control system, a bot-
tle/can holder is present inside the compartment on passenger
side.
One 50 cl bottle and two slim cans can be fitted inside at the same
time. The handbook may be inserted under the bottle holder with
the longer side facing towards the front of the car.
fig. 55aA0K0185m
Do not travel with the compartments open: the
front seat occupants could be injured in case of
an accident.
FRONT ARM REST
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. To bring this to the stan-
dard position of use, push it down as shown in the figure.
There is a compartment inside the arm rest: lift the A cover
fig. 56 to access the compartment.
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fig. 57aA0K0217m
REAR ARM REST fig. 57
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To use A armrest fig. 57, lower it as shown in the figure. Two B
cup or can holders are obtained in the arm rest. To use these, pull
C tab in the direction shown by the arrow.
These is also an oddments compartment provided in the armrest;
this can be accessed by raising the flap.
fig. 57A0K0211m
SKI COMPARTMENT fig. 57a
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The compartment may be used for carrying long loads. To access
the compartment, lower the rear arm rest and then press A de-
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CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 59
This is located on the central tunnel. Press A button to activate
the cigar lighter. After a few seconds the button goes back to its
initial position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned itself off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect to the socket devices with power high-
er than 180 W. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors.
The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle it care-
fully and make sure children don’t touch it: risk of
fire and/or burning.
fig. 59A0K0087m
POWER SOCKET fig. 58
This is located on the left-hand side of the boot. This operation is
possible only with the key turned to MAR.
IMPORTANT Do not connect to the socket devices with power high-
er than 180 W. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors.
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fig. 60A0K0112m
ASHTRAY fig. 60
The ashtray is a removable plastic box with spring loaded open-
ing that can be fitted into the glass/can holder on the central con-
sole.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it might
catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORS fig. 61
These are located at the sides of the internal rearview mirror. They
may be positioned at the front and to the side.
A courtesy mirror with light is fitted behind the visors. The light al-
lows to use the mirror in poor visibility conditions. Lift the A cover
fig. 61 to access the mirror.
fig. 61A0K0113m
fig. 62A0K0212m
FIRE EXTINGUISHER fig. 62
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located under the passenger seat.
NOTEOn some versions, the fire extinguisher is fitted on the right
side of the boot inside a specific container.

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ELECTRIC SUN ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The sun roof comprises two glass panels; the front one is mobile
and the rear one fixed. These are equipped with two sun blinds
(front and rear) that can be moved manually. With the sun roof
closed, the blinds can be placed in any position.
OPERATION
The sunroof can be operated only with the ignition key turned to
MAR. The controls A and B-Fig. 63 on the front courtesy light trim,
operate the sun roof opening/closing functions.
Opening the sunroof
Press button A-fig. 63 and hold it pressed: the front glass panel will
assume the spoiler position. Press button A again and operate the
control for longer than half a second to move the roof window to
an intermediate position (“Comfort” position).
Press the opening control for longer than half a second to open the
roof entirely. The front panel can be stopped in an intermediate po-
sition by pressing button A again.
Closing the sunroof
With the sunroof in the fully open position, press button B-fig. 62
and, if the button is operated for more than half a second, the front
roof glass with automatically assume the intermediate position
(comfort position).
If the button is operated again for about half a second the roof
will assume the spoiler position. Lastly, if the button B is pressed
again, the roof will assume the fully closed position.
fig. 63A0K0131m