2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

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❍position the jack under the car, near the wheel to be changed.
On versions where this is fitted, be careful not to damage the
plastic aerodynamic guard;
❍operate the device A-fig. 116 so as to extend the jack, until the
upper part B-fig. 117 is inserted correctly inside the device C;
❍warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be lifted. They
must stay clear and not touch the car until it is back on the
ground;
❍fit the handle D-fig. 116 in the seat in device A, operate the
jack and lift the car until the wheel to be changed is several
centimetres off the ground;
❍for versions with wheel cap, remove the wheel cap after loos-
ening the 4 fastening bolts and finally loosen the fifth bolt and
extract the wheel;
❍make sure the contact surfaces between space-saver spare
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❍fit the space-saver spare wheel by inserting the first bolt for two
threads into the hole closest to the valve;
❍use wrench A-fig. 115 to fully tighten the retaining bolts;
fig. 116A0K0039mfig. 117A0K0083m
❍operate jack handle D-fig. 116 to lower the car. Then extract
the jack;
Visit Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible to check the correct tightening of the main
wheel bolts.

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fig. 118A0K0040mfig. 119A0K0235m
❍use the wrench A-fig. 115 provided to fasten the bolts com-
pletely in a criss-cross fashion as per the order illustrated in
fig. 118;
❍when replacing an alloy wheel it is advisable to place it upside
down, with the aesthetic part facing upwards.
Restore the standard wheel as soon as possible, because, once placed
in the associated compartment, the luggage compartment load plat-
form is rendered uneven as the standard wheel is larger than the
spare wheel.
REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with Bose HI-FI)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to cars equipped
with Bose HI-FI systems with subwoofer (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Subwoofer and space-saver spare wheel
On these versions, the tools needed for changing the wheel are
arranged in a specific container on the left-hand side of the boot
(see fig. 119). The jack is located in a pocket, again on the left-
hand side of the boot (see fig. 119a).

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When you have finished:
❍reposition the subwoofer correctly (see indications on the label
applied over the subwoofer itself), so that the word “BOSE”
is positioned in the right direction for reading;
❍reposition the subwoofer wire correctly to avoid pinching it. Then
fasten the clip B-fig. 120 and fasten the blocking device. Finally,
position the load compartment spacer fig. 119 correctly and
lower the boot mat.
fig. 120A0K0236mfig. 119aA0K0228m
Proceed as follows to remove the subwoofer:
❍open the boot, pull the tab A-fig. 113, lift the mat upwards and
remove the load compartment spacer fig. 119;
❍loosen the fastening device A-fig. 120, remove the clip B fas-
tening the cable and then lift the subwoofer;
❍rest the subwoofer on the side of the boot and take the space-
saver spare wheel;
❍then replace the wheel as described above.

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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
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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