2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine

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Replace the wheel as follows:
❍stop the car in a position so that it is not a danger for on-com-
ing traffic and where you can replace the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and solid;
❍switch off the engine, pull up the handbrake and engage 1st
gear or reverse; put on the high visibility jacket (required by
law) before leaving the car;
❍open the boot, pull tab A-fig. 113 and lift up the mat;
❍using the wrench A - fig. 114 positioned in the tool box, loosen
the locking device, take the tool box B and place it close to the
wheel to be replaced, then take the space/saver wheel C;
fig. 115A0K0038m
❍take tool A-fig. 115 and loosen the fastening bolts by ap-
proximately one turn. For versions with alloy rims, shake the
car to facilitate detachment of the rim from the wheel hub.
fig. 114A0K0124m
fig. 113A0K0168m

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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

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CHANGING A FUSE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Fuses protect the electric system: they blow in the event of a
fault/intervention in the system. Check the state of the corre-
sponding fuse when a device does not work: the filament A-fig.
150 must be intact.
If it is, replace the blown fuse with a new one with the same am-
perage (same colour).
B = intact fuse.
C = fuse with damaged filament.
fig. 150A0K0042mfig. 151A0K0207m
Use the pliers A-fig. 151 under the engine compartment fusebox
lid to remove the fuses (see “Engine compartment fusebox” for
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Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services should the
fuse blow again.
Never replace a blown fuse with metallic wires or
other material.
Never replace a fuse with another of higher am-
perage: FIRE RISK.
If a general protection fuse (MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-
FUSE, MAXI-FUSE) blows, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Remove the key from the ignition switch and switch
off all loads before replacing a fuse.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if a safe-
ty system (air bags, brakes), engine system (en-
gine, gearbox) or steering system general pro-
tection fuse blows.

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If you have to wash the engine compart-
ment, take care not to aim the jet of wa-
ter directly at the fuse box or windscreen
wiper motors.
FUSE LOCATION
Fuses are grouped together in three fuseboxes located in the engine compartment, on the dashboard and inside the boot.
Engine compartment fusebox fig. 153
This is located by the side of the battery: loosen the screws A-fig. 152 and remove the lid B to access the fuses. The number of the
electrical component corresponding to each fuse can be found on the back of the cover. After replacing the fuse, make sure you close
cover B on the fusebox.
fig. 152A0K0174mfig. 153A0K0231m

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The brake servo and the electrical power steering
will not work while the car is being towed. More
effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will
therefore be required. Do not use wires for towing. Do not
jerk. Be careful not to damage parts in contact with the
car while towing. Respect the specific rules of the Highway
Code when towing the car, specifically in relation to the
towing device and conduct on the road. Do not start the
engine while towing the car. Clean the threaded seat care-
fully before fastening the hook. Make sure that the hook
is fully fastened in the seat before towing the car.The front and rear tow hooks must only be used
for emergency situations on the road. The car may
be towed for short distances when a dedicated de-
vice is used in compliance with the Highway Code (rigid
bar), and in order to move the vehicle on the road in
preparation for towing by a tow truck. Tow hooks MUST
NOT be used to tow vehicles off the road or where there
are obstacles and/or for towing operations using cables
or other non-rigid devices. Respecting the above condi-
tions, towing must take place with two vehicles (one tow-
ing, the other towed) aligned as much as possible along
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air VERSIONS
Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Months
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, passenger
compartment lights, boot lights, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking system),
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary
Check condition of timing belt
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s)
Check exhaust gas emissions
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge18 36 54 72 90 108
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