2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

REDUCING THE MEMORISED SPEEDDeactivate the device and store the new speed or move the lever
downwards (–) until the new speed is reached. It will then be stored
automatically.
Each movement of the lever corresponds to a slight reduction in speed
of about 1 km/h, while keeping the stalk held downwards will
decrease the speed continuously.TURNING THE DEVICE OFFTo disengage the device:
- turn ring nut A fig. 42 to OFF;
or
- switch the engine off;
or
- press the brake pedal, the clutch or the accelerator; in this last case
the system is not effectively disengaged but the system gives priority to
the acceleration request. The device still remains active, without the
need to press the RES button to return to the previous conditions once
acceleration is concluded.Automatic deactivation
The device deactivates automatically in the following cases:
❒if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
❒with the car speed below the set limit;
❒in the event of system failure.
When travelling with the device active, never move the
gear lever to neutral.If operation is inadequate or the device is faulty, turn
ring nut A fig. 42 to OFF and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
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ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHTSwitch A fig. 43 switches the roof lights on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D switch on/off when the
doors are opened/closed.
❒pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always switched
off;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always switched
on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
switch B controls the spot light function.
B switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off;❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light D switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in the central position: when the doors are closed the lights will
switch off to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the permanently on
position, the roof light will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine stopping.
ROOF LIGHT TIMINGOn certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off for a period of
around 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
fig. 43
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The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.

REAR ROOF LIGHTPress the cover A fig. 44 to switch the light on/off.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the doors are closed and
will then switch off automatically. The light switches off in any case
when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
IMPORTANT The light switches off automatically after a few minutes if
a door is left open. To switch it on again, open another door or close
and reopen the same door.
COURTESY LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two courtesy roof lights B fig. 45 are present behind the sun visors.
Lift cover A to turn the lights on.
fig. 44
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fig. 45
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHTThis is located on the left side of the luggage compartment fig. 46.
This switches on automatically when the luggage compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHTThis light comes on automatically when the glove compartment fig. 47
is opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
fig. 46
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CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING LIGHTSPress switch A fig. 48 to switch on/off the lights.
Warning lights
and
on the instrument panel switch on and
switch A flashes when the lights are on.
The use of hazard lights is governed by the Highway
Code of the country you are in. Comply with legal
requirements.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the hazard warning lights are lit up
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The lights switch off automatically when emergency braking ceases.
FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Press the
fig. 49 button to switch the lights on/off.
The
warning light on the instrument panel and the LED on the
button itself will light up when the lights are on.
REAR FOG LIGHTSPress the
fig. 49 button to switch the lights on/off.
The rear fog lights are only switched on with the dipped headlights or
front fog lights on.
Press the button again to switch the lights off, or switch off the dipped
headlights or the front fog lights (for versions/markets, where
provided).
The
warning light on the instrument panel and the LED on the
button itself will light up when the lights are on.
fig. 48
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fig. 49
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AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS(Adaptive Frontlight System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with Xenon headlamps which directs the
main light beam and adapts it to the driving conditions round
bends/when cornering, continuously and automatically.
The system directs the light beam to light up the road in the best way,
taking into account the speed of the vehicle, the bend/corner angle
and the speed of steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated when the car is started.
In these circumstances, LED A fig. 50 stays off.
When the button is pressed the adaptive lights (if on) are deactivated
and LED A switches on constantly.
Press the button again to turn the adaptive lights back on (LED off).
CENTRAL LOCKINGPress the
fig. 51 button to lock all the doors at the same time (the
LED on the button will light up when the doors are locked).
Locking takes place irrespective of the position of the ignition key.
fig. 50
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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEMThis intervenes in the case of an impact causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with the engine consequently
cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown on the
display.
Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance in the engine
compartment, under the car or near the tank area.
After a collision, turn the ignition key to STOP to prevent the battery
from running down.To restore the correct operation of the car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP position.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reactivate the system to avoid
fire risk.
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INTERIOR FITTINGSSTORAGE COMPARTMENTSUpper compartment
Operate in the point shown by the arrow to open the compartment A
fig. 52.
Passenger side compartment
Operate handle A fig. 53 to open the compartment.
When the compartment is opened a courtesy light switches on.
There is a document holder inside the compartment and an eyewear
holder on the rear of the flap.
On some versions the compartments may be heated/cooled by an air
vent connected to the climate control system (operate wheel A fig.
54 to adjust the air flow rate in the lower compartment).In versions with dual zone automatic climate control system, the glove
compartment is set to the same temperature as the passenger side.
In some versions inside the glove compartment, on the passenger side,
a bottle/can holder is also present (fig. 54).
fig. 52
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