2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta change time

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTSWith ring nut A at
pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (stable
position). The warning light
switches on on the instrument panel.
To turn the lights off, pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (dipped
headlights will stay on). It is not possible to switch on the main beam
headlights in fixed mode if the automatic lighting control system is
active.
FLASHINGPull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) regardless
of the position of ring nut A. The warning light
switches on on
the instrument panel.
DIRECTION INDICATORSBring the stalk into (stable) position:
❒upwards: activates right direction indicator;
❒downwards: activates left direction indicator.
Warning light
or
will flash in the instrument panel.
The indicators are switched off automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you want to signal that you are changing lane, hold the left stalk in
the unstable position for less than half a second. The direction indicator
on the side selected will flash five times and then switch off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICEThis device allows you to illuminate the area in front of the car for a
certain amount of time.
Activation
With the ignition key at STOP or removed, pull stalk A towards the
steering wheel and move it within 2 minutes of the engine switching
off.
At each single movement of the stalk, the lights will remain on for an
extra 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
The
warning light on the instrument panel will light up (and the
corresponding message will appear on the display) as long as the
function is active.
The light comes on when the stalk is first moved and stays on until the
function is automatically deactivated. Each movement of the stalk
only increases the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep stalk A pulled towards the steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
64GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTIONThe correct orientation of the headlights is important for the driver's
comfort and safety as well as for all other road users. This is also
covered by a specific rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly aligned to ensure the best visibility
conditions for yourself and others when driving with lights on. To check
and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTORThis device works with the ignition key in the MAR position and the
dipped headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
To adjust, press the
and
fig. 81 buttons. The adjustment
position is shown on the display.
Position 0
one or two people in the front seats.
Position 1
4 people.
Position 2
4 people + load in luggage compartment.
Position 3
driver + maximum permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every time that the load carried
changes.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with Bixenon headlights, the
headlight alignment is controlled electronically, as a consequence the
and
buttons are not present.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT(for versions/markets, where provided)
To check and, if necessary, adjust, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS ABROADThe dipped headlights are aligned to comply with the regulations of
the country of purchase. When travelling in countries with opposite
driving direction, to avoid dazzling the drivers on the other side of the
road, you need to cover areas of the headlight according to the
Highway code of the country you are travelling in.
fig. 81
A0K0339
95GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

DST:braking standard control coordinated with ABS/ESC. Standard
control over lateral acceleration. Oversteering compensation
depending on the ESC/ASR intervention thresholds: a slight movement
on the steering wheel encourages the driver to carry out the most
appropriate manoeuvre.
Engine:prompter response + Overboost to maximise torque (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Electronic Q2:improves traction and reduces understeer in
acceleration while exiting curves.
RAB:by pre-positioning of the brake pads (front and rear) following a
rapid release of the accelerator pedal to reduce braking times, shorten
stopping distances and improve the brake pedal feeling.
The activation of the Dynamic mode is also shown by the change in the
instrument panel lighting that, after decreasing, reaches the highest
luminosity and then returns to the previously set values.Disengagement
To deactivate “Dynamic” mode and return to “Natural”, repeat the
same movement of the lever within the same times. In this case, the LED
corresponding to “Natural” mode will light up and the words “Natural
on” will appear on the reconfigurable multifunction display (see fig.
86).
ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT OF
“All Weather” MODEEngagement
Move lever A fig. 82 downwards (to the letter “a”) and hold in this
position for 0.5 seconds until the corresponding LED lights up or the
word “All Weather” appears on the display (see fig. 87).
ESC and ASR: intervention thresholds for top safety and car control
even in the event of critical road conditions (e.g. in case of rain, snow,
etc.).
Steering wheel tuning:maximum comfort.
fig. 85
A0K1510
fig. 86
A0K1059
101GETTING TO
KNOW YOUR CARSAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

Rear seats (warning light no. 2,
no. 3 and no. 4)For the rear seats, the reminder cycle is only activated when any seat
belt is unfastened (flashing red).
In this condition, the warning light for the seat belt which has been
unfastened will flash (red) for approximately 30 seconds. An acoustic
signal is also emitted.
The visual indication (flashing red) will start and stop independently for
each warning light if several seat belts are unfastened. The warning
light will become green when the relevant seat belt is fastened again.
The rear seat warning lights will switch off, regardless of the state
of the belt (red or green) approximately 30 seconds after the last
signal.
IMPORTANT
The warning lights are all off if all seat belts (front and rear) are
already fastened when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
All warning lights switch on when at least one belt changes from
fastened to unfastened or vice versa.
PRETENSIONERSThe car is equipped with front seat belt pretensioners, which draw
back the seat belts by several centimetres in the event of a violent
frontal impact. This guarantees the perfect adherence of the seat belts
to the occupants’ bodies before the restraining action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have been activated when the belt
withdraws towards the reel.
The car is also equipped with a second pretensioner (in the kick plate
area). Its activation is signalled by the shortening of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be produced during the activation of
the pretensioner. This is not harmful and does not indicate the start
of a fire.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection from the action
of the pretensioner, wear the seat belt tight to the chest and pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lubrication: any
changes to its original conditions will invalidate its efficiency. If, due
to exceptional natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.), the device
has been affected by water and mud, it must be replaced.LOAD LIMITERSTo increase protection, the front seat belt reels contain a load limiter
which controls the force acting on the chest and shoulders during
the belt restraining action in the event of a head-on collision.
118GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

Press the clutch pedal fully to change gears correctly. It
is therefore essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat and do not
get in the way of the pedals.Do not drive with your hand resting on the gear lever as
the force exerted, even if slight, could lead over time to
premature wear of the gearbox internal components.
SAVING FUELHere are some suggestions which can help you to save fuel and lower
harmful emissions.GENERAL CONSIDERATIONSCar maintenance
Have checks and adjustments carried out in accordance with the
“Scheduled Servicing Plan” (see chapter “Maintenance and care”).
Ty r e s
Check the tyre pressure at least once every 4 weeks: if the pressure is
too low, consumption levels increase as resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot. The weight of the car and its
arrangement greatly affect fuel consumption and stability.
Roof rack/ski rack
Remove the roof rack or the ski rack from the roof after use. These
accessories lower aerodynamic penetration and adversely affect
consumption levels. It is better to use a trailer to transport particularly
bulky objects.
Electrical devices
Only use electrical devices for the time needed. The heated rear
window, additional headlights, windscreen wipers and heater fan
require a considerable amount of energy; increasing the current uptake
increases fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an urban cycle).
137GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETYSTARTING AND
DRIVINGIN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBSFRONT LIGHT CLUSTERSThese contain the bulbs for the side lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beams, main beams and direction indicators. The bulbs are
arranged as follows fig. 140:ASide lights/daytime running lights and main beam headlightsBDipped headlightsCDirection indicatorsSIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)These are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTSTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 141;
❒remove the connector A fig. 141 and then open the tabs B outwards;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it is locked correctly, secure the
tabs B again and reconnect the connector A;
❒then refit the cover A fig. 140.
fig. 140
A0K0201
fig. 141
A0K0202
157GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVINGIN AN
EMERGENCYSERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX

MUTE/PAUSE FUNCTION
(zeroing the volume)Press the MUTE button briefly to activate the MUTE function. The
volume will gradually decrease and the words “RADIO Mute” (in
radio mode) or “PAUSE” (in CD mode) will be displayed.
Press the Mute button again to deactivate the MUTE function. The
volume will gradually increase until it reaches the level set
previously.
When the volume level is changed using the dedicated controls, the
Mute function is deactivated and the volume is adjusted to the new
level selected.
With the Mute function activated, it will be ignored when there is
an incoming traffic alert (if the TA function is activated), or if an
emergency alarm is received. The function will be reactivated when
the alert is over.
AUDIO SETTINGSThe functions in the audio menu differ according to the active
source: AM/FM/CD/Media Player (only withBlue&Me™) /AUX
(only withBlue&Me™) (for versions/markets, where provided).
Press the
button briefly to change the Audio functions.
After thebutton is first pressed, the display will show the bass
level value for the source activated at that time (e.g. in FM mode
the display will show the wording “FM Bass + 2”).
Use theor
buttons to scroll through the menu functions. To
change the setting of the function selected use the
or
buttons.
The current status of the function selected will be shown on the
display.
The functions managed by the Menu are:
❒BASS (adjustment of bass tones);
❒TREBLE (adjustment of high tones);
❒BALANCE (right/left balance adjustment);
❒FADER (front/back balance adjustment);
❒LOUDNESS (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system)
(activation/deactivation of LOUDNESS function);
❒EQUALIZER (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system)
(activation and selection of factory equalizer settings);
❒USER EQUALISER (excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system)
(personalised equaliser settings).
251SOUND-SYSTEM

EQ FUNCTION(equaliser activation/deactivation)
(excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system)
The built-in equaliser can be activated/deactivated. When the
equaliser function is off, the audio settings can only be changed by
adjusting the “Bass” and “Treble” settings, whereas when the
function is on, the acoustic curves can be adjusted.
To deactivate the equaliser, select the “EQ OFF” function using the
or
buttons.
To activate the equaliser, use the
or
buttons to select one of
the adjustments:
❒“FM/AM/CD...EQ User” (adjustment of 7 equaliser bands that
can be changed by the user);
❒“Classic” (equaliser preset for optimal classical music sound);
❒“Rock” (equaliser preset for optimal rock and pop music sound);
❒“Jazz” (equaliser preset for optimal jazz music sound).
When one of the equaliser settings is activated the letters “EQ”
light up.
USER EQ SETTINGS FUNCTION(equaliser settings only if the USER setting is selected)
(excluding versions with Bose HI-FI system)
To set a customised equaliser adjustment, set to “User” using the
or
buttons and press the MENU button.
A 7-bar graph appears on the display, in which each bar
represents a frequency.
Select the bar to adjust using the
or
buttons; the selected bar
will start to flash and it can be adjusted using the
or
buttons.
To store the setting, press the
button again. The display will
show the active source at that time followed by the word “USER”. If
the mode is “FM”, for example, the display will show the text “FM
EQ User”.
253SOUND-SYSTEM