2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Reconfigurable multifunction display
C Rev counter
D Fuel gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT Instrument panel graphics lighting may vary according to the versions.
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
This shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
0 - tank empty.
1 - tank full
The warning light in the gauge lights up when there are only 8 to
10 litres of fuel remaining in the tank; refuel at the earliest op-
portunity.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. The
warning light on the indicator lights up to indicate an increase in
coolant temperature; in the event of this happening, switch off the
engine and contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider.
INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
General warnings
The warning lights come on in conjunction with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or a buzzer where appropriate. These indications are
brief and precautionary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the
Owner’s Handbook, which you are recommended to read careful-
ly in all cases. Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure signal.
Low brake fluid level (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) comes on
when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the
minimum level due to possible leaks in the circuit.
A specific message will be shown on the display.
Handbrake on (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light turns
on but should go off after a few seconds. The warning light (or
symbol on the display) comes on when the handbrake is on. If
the car is moving a buzzer is also triggered.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on with the vehicle in mo-
tion, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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EBD fault
Warning lights x(red) and >light up at the same
time with the engine running to indicate an EBD sys-
tem fault or that the system is not available. Early
locking of the rear wheels may occur in the event of
sharp braking, causing the car to swerve. Under these
circumstances drive with extreme caution straight to
the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
to have the system checked. A specific message ap-
pears on the display.x
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ABS system fault (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights up to
indicate a system fault. Under these circumstances, the braking sys-
tem will work as normal but without the extra performance offered
by the ABS system. Drive with caution and visit an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service Provider at your earliest convenience. A specif-
ic message appears on the display.>
Brake pads worn (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switch-
es on when the front and rear brake pads show signs
of wear; under these circumstances have them replaced as soon as
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Air bag fault (red)
Turning the key to the MAR position illuminates the warn-
ing light, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light stays on constantly if there is a fault in
the air bag system. A specific message appears on the display.¬
If the warning light ¬does not come on when the
key is turned to MAR or if it stays on with the car
in motion (together with the message on the dis-
play) there could be a fault in the restraint systems; un-
der these circumstances, the air bags or pretensioners may
not be deployed in the event of an impact or, more rarely,
they could be deployed accidentally. Contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services immediately to have the system
checked.
Fault of the warning light ¬is indicated by the
warning light
“(passenger air bag off) flashing
for longer than the normal 4 seconds. In addition,
the air bag system automatically disables the air bags
on the passenger’s side (both front and side air bags, for
versions/markets, where provided). In this case, warning
light
¬may not indicate that there is a fault in the re-
straint systems. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
immediately to have the system checked.
Passenger air bag/side bags off
(amber)
The“warning light comes on when the front pas-
senger’s air bag and side bag are deactivated. With front
passenger air bag on, when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the
“warning light comes on steadily for several seconds, it flash-
es for another few seconds and then it should go out.
“
Fault of the warning light “is indicated by warn-
ing light
¬coming on. In addition, the air bag sys-
tem automatically deactivates the air bags on pas-
senger side (both front and side air bags, for versions/
markets, where provided). Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
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Seat belt reminder (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at
stationary and the driver’s seat belt not correctly fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle
is in motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to permanently
deactivate the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer.
The system can be reactivated using the setup Menu.<
Low batter y charge (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon as the en-
gine has started (with the engine running at idle speed a brief de-
lay before going out is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains only or blinks.w
Dual Pinion active steering failure
(red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few sec-
onds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on,
you may not have steering assistance and the effort required to op-
erate the steering wheel could be notably increased; steering is,
however, possible. If this occurs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. The display will show a dedicated message.
IMPORTANT The steering system will need to be initialised after dis-
connecting the battery. A warning light will come on to indicate
this. Simply turn the steering wheel all the way to one end or sim-
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ON CONSTANTLY:Low engine oil pressure(red)
FLASHING:Exhausted engine oil
(for versions/markets, where provided - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on, but it should go out as soon as the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on constantly along with a message on the
display (for versions/markets where provided) when the system
detects that engine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning light vturns on when the car is
travelling (on some versions, together with the
message on the display), stop the car immediate-
ly and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
2. Exhausted engine oil
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on flashing and a specific message will
appear on the display (for versions/markets where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following ways, depending on the
versions:
❍for 1 minute every two hours;
❍for three minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals
of five 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 ways as described
above, until the oil is changed. A specific message will appear on
the display (for versions/markets where provided) in addition to
the warning light.
Flashing of the warning light is not a fault but indicates that the
oil needs to be changed as a consequence of normal use.
Note that engine oil degrades faster under the following circum-
stances:
❍mainly urban use of the car , requiring more frequent regen-
eration of the DPF;
❍use of the car for short drives, in which the engine does not
have time to reach its regular operating temperature
❍repeated interruptions to the regeneration process signalled by
the DPF warning light coming on.
Exhausted engine oil should be replaced as soon
as possible after the warning light comes on, and
never more than 500 km after it first comes on.
Failure to comply with the instructions above may result
in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the war-
ranty. Remember that the operation of this warning light
is not related to the amount of oil in the engine. There-
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Hot engine coolant (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is over-
heated. A specific message will be shown on the display.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
❍when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the engine and
check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN
mark. If it is not, wait for a few minutes for the engine to cool
down then slowly and carefully open the cap, top-up with coolant
and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
Also visually check for leaks. If the warning light comes on again
at the next engine start-up, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
❍if the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. towing trail-
ers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the light stays on,
stop the car. Stop for two or three minutes with the engine run-
ning and slightly accelerated to assist better coolant circulation.
Then switch the engine off. Check correct fluid level as described
above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding journeys, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes be-
fore switching it off.
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Door open (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) comes
on when one or more doors or the boot are not perfectly
closed. An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and
the car moving. On some versions, the warning light (or symbol
on the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not perfectly
closed.´
EOBD/injection system fault (amber)
Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but should
go off as soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or comes on whilst driving, that
means that the injection system is not working properly; in partic-
ular, if the warning light comes on constantly, this indicates a mal-
function in the supply/ignition system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor driveabil-
ity and high fuel consumption.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Under these conditions, you can continue travelling at moderate
speed without demanding excessive effort from the engine. Pro-
longed use of the car with the warning light on may cause dam-
age. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
The warning light goes out after the fault disappears, but the in-
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VDC system (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds. If
the warning light does not go out, or if it remains lit up when dri-
ving, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. A specific message
is displayed on certain versions. The warning light will flash while
driving to indicate that the VDC system is intervening.
ASR fault
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light turns
on but should go off after a few seconds. If the warning light does
not go out, or if it remains lit up when driving, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services. A specific message is displayed on certain ver-
sions. The warning light will flash while driving to indicate that
the ASR system is intervening.
Hill Holder fault
This warning light comes on, on some versions together with the
*symbol and a message in the display, in the event of a Hill Hold-
er system fault. In this case, contact your nearest Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
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NOTE (petrol engines only)
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic
converter may be damaged.
If the warning light comes on intermittently, release the accelera-
tor 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 Authorised Service Provider as soon as possible.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible if the
Uwarning light does not light up
or if, while travelling, the warning light comes on
either fixed or blinking (in combination with a message
on the display on some versions). The operation of the
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warning light may be checked by traffic police using ap-
propriate equipment. Follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.