2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta battery replacement

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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop system, if the dri-
ver releases his/her seat belt and opens the driver’s or passenger’s
door, the engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
This condition is indicated to the driver by means of a buzzer and
by the symbol
Ublinking on the display (with a message, for
versions/markets, where provided).
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, as a result of the engine automatic restarting, the driver does not
carry out any action on the vehicle for over 3 minutes, the Start&Stop
system stops the engine once and for all, to prevent fuel consump-
tion. In these cases, the engine can be restarted only using the ig-
nition key.
NOTEIn any case, it is possible to keep the engine running by de-
activating the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The driver is informed of the fault by the flashing
Usymbol (ver-
sions with multifunction display) or
jsymbol (versions with re-
configurable multifunction display). For versions/markets, where
provided, a message is also displayed. In this case, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
STORING THE CAR
In the case of storage, special care must be taken to disconnect the
battery electrical power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A-fig. 83 (by pressing but-
ton B) from sensor C for monitoring the status of the battery in-
stalled on the battery negative pole D. This sensor should never
be disconnected from the pole except if the battery is replaced.
fig. 83A0K0179m
In case of battery replacement, always contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Replace the bat-
tery using a new one of the same type (HEAVY
DUTY) and having the same specifications.

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BATTERY
The electrolyte of the battery G-fig. 161-162-163-164 does not
need to be topped up with distilled water. A periodic check carried
out at Alfa Romeo Authorized Services is, however, necessary to
check efficiency.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When necessary, replace the battery with another original battery
with the same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer’s in-
structions for maintenance.
ADVICE FOR PROLONGING
THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY
To avoid rapidly draining your battery and to prolong its life, ob-
serve the following indications:
❍when you park the car, ensure the doors, tailgate and bonnet
are closed properly in order to avoid the courtesy lights re-
maining on for longer than necessary;
❍turn off the ceiling lights, although the car does have an au-
tomatic system for switching off internal lights;
❍do not leave devices (e.g. car radio, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not running;
❍before performing any operation on the electrical system, dis-
connect the battery negative terminal.
IMPORTANT The steering system will need to be initialised after dis-
connecting the battery. A warning light
gwill come on to indi-
cate this. Simply turn the steering wheel all the way to one end
or simply drive on a straight line for a few hundred metres.
AIR FILTER/POLLEN FILTER/
DIESEL FILTER
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace these
filters.

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CONTENTS
Automatic dual zone
climate system ...................... 65
Battery
– replacement ....................... 214
– tips for extending battery life 214
Bodywork
– bodywork codes.................. 227
– cleaning ........................... 221
Bodywork versions................... 227
Bonnet.................................. 106
Boot ..................................... 101
– boot volume ...................... 236
– expanding the boot ............ 103
– securing your load .............. 105
Boot light
– bulb replacement ................ 183
Brake Assist system.................. 112
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ................ 179
ABS ..................................... 109
AFS (adaptive lights)............... 86
Air bags
– Front air bags .................... 146
– Front passenger side airbag
deactivation....................... 147
– Side air bags ..................... 148
Air filter/pollen filter/diesel filter 214
Air vents .......................... 57-58
Alarm..................................... 47
“Alfa DNA” system................... 113
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 40
AQS (Air Quality System function) 70
Arm rest
– front ................................. 88
– rear .................................. 89
Ashtray ................................. 91
ASR system ............................ 111Brakes
– Brake Assist ...................... 112
– handbrake......................... 153
– specifications ..................... 231
Bulbs (replacement) ................ 174
– bulb types ................... 175-176
– general information ............ 174
Capacities.............................. 127
– capacities table ............ 240-241
– fuel tank cap ..................... 128
Car radio set-up...................... 122
Car radio........................... 247-280
Carrying children safely ............ 138
– “Isofix” child seat set-up ..... 143
– child seats ......................... 139
CBC system............................ 112
Ceiling lights
– boot light .......................... 84

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Headlights.............................. 108
– headlight alignment corrector 108
– light beam direction ............ 108
Heated rear window
(activation) .................... 63-72
Hill Holder system .................... 110
How to save fuel .................... 155
Identification data
– chassis marking ................. 226
– engine marking ................. 226
– identification data plate ....... 225
– paintwork identification plate 226
Ignition switch ........................ 49
– steering lock ...................... 49
In an emergency................ 161
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................ 123
Installing navigation system
(set-up)............................... 123
Instrument panel and instruments 4-5
Interior fittings......................... 87Interiors (cleaning) .................. 222
“Isofix” child seat set-up .......... 143
Jack...................................... 163
Keys
– changing remote
control battery ................... 44
– key with remote control ....... 42
– key without remote control ... 42
Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb).............. 177
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb).............. 179
Load limiters .......................... 135
Lubricants (specifications) ... 242-243
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 177
– control............................... 75
Manual climate control system .. 60Menu items ........................... 26
Mirror courtesy lights ............... 83
– bulb replacement ................ 184
MSR system........................... 112
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ................ 181
On board instruments ............. 4-5
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 6
– fuel level indicator .............. 6
– multifunction display ........... 20
– reconfigurable multifunction
display ............................. 21
– rev counter ........................ 6
– speedometer ..................... 6
Parking lights (activation) ....... 74
Parking the car ....................... 153
Performance (top speeds) ........ 237