2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

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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 and B buttons fig. 27 and then remove the head re-
straint 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 fig. 30.
The mirror will always be set to day use when reverse gear is en-
gaged.
fig. 30A0K0119m

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Rear view mirror electric folding
(for versions/markets where provided)
To fold back the mirrors press C button fig. 31. Press the button
once again to turn the mirrors back to the driving position.
Manual rear view mirror folding fig. 32
If required, the mirrors can be folded back manually from posi-
tion 1 to position 2.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors should always be in posi-
tion 1.Adjusting the mirror
The mirrors can be adjusted/folded only if the ignition key is in
MAR position.
Select the mirror you wish to adjust using A device fig. 31:
❍device in position 1: left mirror selected;
❍device in position 2: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press B button in the four directions
shown by the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is complete, turn A device to position
0 to prevent accidental movements.
fig. 31A0K0066mfig. 32A0K0052m
EXTERNAL REARVIEW MIRRORS
As the driver’s external rearview mirror is curved,
it may slightly alter the perception of distance.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
SIDE AIR VENTS fig. 33
A - Adjustable side air vents:
❍use B device to adjust the vent to the required position;
❍turn C ring leftwards to adjust the air flow.
D - Fixed side air vent.
fig. 33A0K0103m
CENTRAL AIR VENTS
Use A device fig. 34 to direct the vents to the required position.
Turn B rings downwards to adjust the air flow.
fig. 34A0K0104m

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UPPER AIR VENTS fig. 35
A - Adjustable upper air vents. Turn B rings rightwards to adjust
the air flow.
C - Fixed upper air vent.
fig. 36A0K0106mfig. 35A0K0105m
REAR AIR VENT fig. 36
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use A device to adjust the vent to the required position.
Turn B ring rightwards to adjust the air flow:
●= All closed
= All open

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VENTS fig. 37
1. Upper fixed vent - 2. Upper fixed vents - 3. Side fixed vent - 4. Side adjustable vents - 5. Central adjustable vents - 6. Lower rear seat
vents - 7. Adjustable rear seat vent (for versions/markets, where provided)
A0K0107mfig. 37
TEMPERATURE COMFORT

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 38
A air temperature adjustment knob:
❍blue zone = cold air
❍red zone = hot air
B climate control compressor on/off button;
C fan activation/adjustment knob:
❍0 = fan off
❍1-2-3-4-5-6 = fan speedD heated rear windscreen on/off button;
E air distribution knob:
❍various selections are possible
❍quick demisting (windscreen and side windows)
F air recirculation on/off button
fig. 38A0K0055m