2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta boot

❒alert any bystander that the car is about to be raised; all persons
should be kept away from the car and nobody must touch it until
it has been lowered;
❒fit handle D fig. 124 into the housing in device A, operate the jack
and raise the car until the wheel is a few centimetres from the
ground;
❒for versions with wheel cap, remove the wheel cap after loosening
the 4 fastening bolts and finally loosen the fifth bolt and extract the
wheel;
❒make sure the contact surfaces between space-saver wheel and hub
are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒fit the space-saver spare wheel by inserting the first bolt for two
threads into the hole closest to the valve;
❒take the wrench A fig. 123 and fully tighten the fixing bolts;
❒operate the jack handle D fig. 124 to lower the vehicle. Then extract
the jack;
❒use the wrench A fig. 123 provided to fully tighten the bolts in a
criss-cross fashion as per the numerical sequence illustrated in
fig. 126;
❒when replacing an alloy wheel it is advisable to place it upside
down, with the aesthetic part facing upwards.
Visit Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible to
check the correct tightening of the main wheel bolts.
Restore the standard wheel as soon as possible, because, once placed
in the associated compartment, the luggage compartment load
platform is rendered uneven as the standard wheel is larger than the
space-saver wheel.
REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with Bose HI-FI system)(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to cars equipped
with Bose HI-FI systems with subwoofer (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Subwoofer and space-saver spare wheel
On these versions, the tools needed for changing the wheel are
arranged in a specific container on the left-hand side of the boot (see
fig. 127).
The jack is located in a pocket, again on the left-hand side of the boot
(see fig. 128).
Proceed as follows to remove the Subwoofer:
❒open the boot, pull the tab A fig. 121, lift the mat upwards and
remove the load compartment shim fig. 127;
❒loosen the fastening device A fig. 129, remove the clip B fastening
the cable and then lift the subwoofer;
fig. 126
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❒rest the subwoofer on the side of the boot and take the space-saver
spare wheel;
❒replace the wheel as described previously.At the end of the operation:
❒reposition the subwoofer correctly (see indications on the label
applied over the subwoofer itself), so that the word “BOSE” is
positioned in the right direction for reading;
❒reposition the subwoofer wire correctly to avoid pinching it. Then
fasten the clip B fig. 129 and fasten the blocking device A. Finally,
position the load compartment shim fig. 127 correctly and lower the
boot mat.
fig. 127
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Subwoofer and "Fix&Go Automatic Kit"
Locating the Automatic Fix&Go Kit:
❒open the luggage compartment, pull tab A fig. 121 and lift up the
mat;
❒take the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” located on the left side of the
luggage compartment ( fig. 130);
❒inflate the wheel (see paragraph entitled “Fix&Go Automatic Kit”).
IMPORTANT If you need to remove the subwoofer follow the
indications shown on the adhesive label fig. 130 over the subwoofer
itself to reposition it correctly.
REFITTING THE WHEELFollowing the procedure described previously, raise the car and
remove the small spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❒make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and hub are
clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❒for versions with steel rims: fix the hub cap on the rim,
aligning the crescent hole with the bolt you have fitted, then insert
the other 4 bolts;
❒tighten the retaining bolts using wrench A fig. 123;
❒lower the car and remove the jack;
❒use wrench A fig. 123 to fully tighten the bolts, following the
sequence shown in fig. 126
At the end of operation
❒stow the space-saver spare wheel in the compartment provided in
the boot;
❒insert the jack and the other tools in the container;
❒arrange the container and tools on the space-saver wheel;
❒correctly reposition the boot mat.
fig. 130
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERSThese contain the side lights, brake lights, direction indicators (bulbs in
fixed light cluster), reverse light and rear fog light (bulb in light cluster
on boot hatch).
Removing the fixed light cluster
Proceed as follows:
❒open the boot and loosen the rear light cluster fastening screw A fig.
144;
❒extract the light cluster by removing it with both hands in the
direction of the arrow;
❒disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb concerned.
SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTSThese are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.DIRECTION INDICATORSWith the light cluster removed, to replace the bulb undo the two screws
A fig. 145, remove the bulb holder and replace bulb B.
fig. 144
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REAR FOG LIGHTS/REVERSING LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒open the boot and remove the cover A fig. 146 using a screwdriver
in the point indicated by an arrow;
❒remove the connector A fig. 147 and extract the bulb holder
assembly by operating on the retaining tab B and then by loosening
the screw C;
❒remove the bulb by pushing it slightly and turning it anticlockwise (D
= reverse light bulb; E = rear fog light bulb);
❒refit the bulb holder assembly positioning it correctly, fasten screw C
and then fix it by means of the retaining tab B. Reconnect connector
A then refit cover A fig. 146.IMPORTANT Protect the tip of the screwdriver with a cloth to prevent
scratching when removing the cover A.
fig. 146
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOXfig. 160DEVICE PROTECTEDFUSE AMPS
Headlamp washer pump power supply F09 30
HornF10 15
AC compressorF19 7,5
Heated rear windowF20 30
Fuel pumpF21 15
Fuel pump (1750 Turbo Petrol version) F21 20
Cigar lighter/power socketF85 15
12 V boot power socketF86 15
IBS Battery charge status sensor for Start&Stop system F87 5
External mirror defrostersF88 7,5
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TOWING THE CARThe tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in the
boot.ATTACHING THE TOW HOOKRelease the plug A by pressing the lower part, take the tow hook B
from its housing in the tool support and tighten it securely on the front
threaded pin (fig. 165) or on the rear threaded pin (fig. 166).
Before beginning to tow, turn the ignition key to MAR
and then to STOP, without extracting it The steering
column will automatically lock when the key is
removed and the wheels cannot be steered.
Remember that whilst towing it is necessary to exert a
greater force when steering and braking because the
brake servo and electro-mechanical power steering
will be inoperative. Do not use wires for towing. Do not jerk. Be
careful not to damage parts in contact with the car while towing.
When towing the vehicle, you must comply with all specific traffic
regulations and adopt an appropriate driving behaviour. Do not
start the engine while towing the car. Clean the threaded seat
carefully before fastening the hook. Make sure that the hook is
fully fastened in the housing before towing the car.
fig. 165
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir VERSIONSThousands of miles18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months24 48 72 96 120 144
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
passenger compartment, luggage compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper system●●●●●●
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●●●●●●
Condition and status visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic brakes/clutch, screen washer,
battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check timing belt condition●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check exhaust emissions.●●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
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