2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta parking brake

REFUELLING
Petrol engines: refuel with unleaded petrol with an
octane rating (RON) of 95 or higher only.
Diesel engines: refuel with diesel fuel compliant with
European specification EN590 only. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is
engaged, set the gearshift lever to neutral, fully depress the
clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key
to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for the Yandmwarning lights to turn off; turn the key to AVV and release it
as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures
during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire
hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components
in order to help protect the environment.
ELECTRIC ACCESSORIES
If after having purchased your car you decide to add
accessories requiring electricity (that may otherwise
cause the battery to gradually lose power), please
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. They can
calculate the overall electric requirement and check that
the car’s electric system can support the required load
CODE CARD(for versions/markets where provided)
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend
that you always carry the electronic code provided on
the CODE card with you, in case you need to perform
an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that the
performance, safety features, environmental
friendliness and low running costs stay in tip-top
condition over the years.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... information, tips and important warnings on the
correct use and maintenance of your car over time. Pay
special attention to the symbols
"(personal safety) #(environmental protection) â(car integrity).
READ THIS CAREFULLY
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Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol will be shown
on the display if a dusk sensor fault is detected. 1
Parking sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol will be shown
on the display if a parking sensor fault is detected.
Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol will appear on
the display if a rain sensor fault is detected. u
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Brake lights fault
On some versions, a message + symbol will appear on
the display if a brake light fault is detected. The fault may be caused
by a blown bulb, a blown protection fuse or an interruption of the
electric connection.TDrive mode display (“Alfa DNA” system)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On versions equipped with a reconfigurable multifunction display,
a message + symbol associated with the selected driving mode -
“DYNAMIC”, “NORMAL” or “ALL WEATHER” - is shown. A warn-
ing message is shown on the display if one of these driving modes
is not available.
On versions equipped with multifunction display, a letter (d or a)
associated with the selected driving mode is shown together with
a dedicated message.

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The ultimate responsibility when parking and car-
rying out other dangerous manoeuvres still rests
with the driver. When carrying out such manoeu-
vres, always ensure that the manoeuvring area is free
of people (particularly children) and animals. Parking sen-
sors are designed to assist drivers; however, you must al-
ways concentrate fully during potentially dangerous ma-
noeuvres, even if carried out at low speeds.
GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the utmost attention to any ob-
stacles that could be located above or below the sensors.
Sometimes, objects located close to the rear part of the car may
not be detected by the system and may damage the car or become
damaged themselves.
Here below are some conditions that may influence the perfor-
mance of the parking system:
❍Reduced sensor sensitivity and a reduction in the parking as-
sistance system performance could be due to the presence on
the surface of the sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint.
❍the sensor may detect a non-existent obstacle (echo noise) due
to mechanical noises, for example when washing the vehicle,
in case of rain, strong wind, hail.
❍the signals sent by the sensors can also be altered by the pres-
ence of ultrasound devices (e.g. pneumatic brake systems or
pneumatic drills) near the car;
❍sensor performance can also be influenced by the position of
the sensors. For example by a change in the ride setting (caused
by the wear of the shock absorbers, suspension), overloading
the car and carrying out specific tuning operations that require
the car to be lowered;
❍the detection of obstacles at the top part of the vehicle may
not be guaranteed because the system detects obstacles that
could cause an impact with the vehicle in the bottom part.
For repainting the bumpers or retouching the paint-
work around the sensors contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services. Incorrect application of paint
may compromise the operation of the parking sensors.

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IMPORTANT Carry out these manoeuvres with the brake pedal pressed.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a front armrest, lift this up to
ensure that it does not interfere with the action of the handbrake.
fig. 110A0K0073m
The car should be locked after a few notches: if this
is not so, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have the handbrake adjusted.
PARKING THE CAR
Switch off the engine and pull up the handbrake. Engage a gear
(1stif the car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing downhill) and
leave the wheels steered to one side.
If the car is parked on a steep slope block the wheels with a wedge
or stone. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car.
HANDBRAKE fig. 110
To engage the handbrake pull lever A upwards until the car is se-
cured. To disengage slightly raise lever A, press and hold down but-
ton B and lower the lever.

Rack and pinion with electro-mechanical power steering (Dual Pinion architecture)
10.9
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Mc Pherson independent wheel with anti-roll bar
Multi-link structure system
STEERING SYSTEM
Self-ventilated discs
Disc
Controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes
BRAKES
IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes
are applied.
SUSPENSIONS
1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1750 Turbo Petrol - 1.6 JTDM- 2.0 JTDM
Service brakes:
– front
– rear
Parking brake
1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1750 Turbo Petrol - 1.6 JTDM- 2.0 JTDM
Front
Rear
1.4 Turbo Petrol - 1.4 Turbo Multi Air - 1750 Turbo Petrol - 1.6 JTDM- 2.0 JTDM
Type
Turning circle
(kerb to kerb) m