2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta wheel

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.
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Move the stalk upwards (unstable position) to limit operation to the
time for which the stalk is held in this position. When released, the
stalk will return to its default position and the wiper will be
automatically stopped.
Do not use the windscreen wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the windscreen. In such conditions,
the windscreen wiper may be subjected to excessive
stress and the motor protection, which prevents operation for a
few seconds, may intervene. If operation is not restored, even
after turning the key and restarting the engine, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the blades
lifted from the windscreen.
"Smart washing" function
Pull the lever towards the steering wheel (unstable position) to operate
the windscreen washer. Keep the stalk pulled for more than half a
second, with just one movement, to operate windscreen washer/wiper
jet at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately 6 seconds completes the cycle.
RAIN SENSOR(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is an infra-red LED sensor fitted on the car windscreen fig. 41.
It is able to detect the presence of rain and consequently manage
windscreen wiping in accordance with the amount of water on the
windscreen.
Activation
The sensor is activated when ring nut A fig. 40 is turned to “automatic”
position (“AUTO” control): the windscreen wiper stroke frequency is
thus adjusted in accordance with the amount of water on the
windscreen.
This frequency can vary from no stroke (no rain - windscreen dry) up
to the 2
ndconstant speed operation (heavy rain - windscreen wet).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor can be adjusted through the Set-up
menu (see paragraph “Menu Items” in this section).
fig. 41
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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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ABS SYSTEMThe car is fitted with an ABS braking system, which prevents the wheels
from locking when braking, makes the most of road grip and gives
the best control when performing emergency braking under difficult
road conditions.
The EBD system (Electronic Braking Force Distribution) completes the
system allowing the brake force to be distributed between the front and
rear wheels.
IMPORTANT To obtain the maximum efficiency of the braking system,
a bedding-in period of about 500 km is needed: during this period
it is better to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged braking.
SYSTEM INTERVENTIONIt can be detected because the brake pedal pulsates slightly and the
system gets noisier: it means that the car speed should be altered
to suit the type of road surface.
If the ABS system intervenes, this indicates that the
traction of the tyres on the road is nearing its limit.
Slow down to a speed compatible with the available
traction.The ABS gets the most from the available grip, but it
cannot improve it; you should therefore take every
care when driving on slippery surfaces and not take
unnecessary risks.When the ABS cuts in and you feel the brake pedal
pulsating, do not remove your foot, but keep the pedal
pushed down; in doing so you, will stop in the
shortest distance possible under the road conditions at the time.
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ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) SYSTEMThis is an electronic system controlling car stability in the event of tyre
grip loss, helping to maintain directional control.
The system is capable of recognising potentially dangerous situations
in terms of the stability and intervenes automatically on the brakes in a
differentiated manner for the four wheels in order to provide a
stabilising torque.
The ESC system also includes the following systems:
❒Hill Holder
❒ASR
❒Brake Assist
❒MSR
❒CBC
❒“ELECTRONIC Q2” (“E-Q2”)
❒DST
❒RABSYSTEM ACTIVATIONThe ESC system switches on automatically when the engine is started
and cannot be switched off.SYSTEM INTERVENTIONIt is signalled by the flashing of theESCwarning light on the
instrument panel, to inform the driver that the car is in critical stability
and grip conditions.
HILL HOLDER SYSTEMThis system is an integral part of the ESC system and facilitates starting
on slopes.
It is automatically activated in the following conditions:
❒uphill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pedal pressed and gearbox in neutral or
gear (other than reverse) engaged;
❒downhill: vehicle stationary on a road with a gradient higher than
5%, engine running, brake pedal pressed and reverse gear
engaged.
When setting off the ESC system control unit maintains the braking
pressure at the wheels until the engine torque required for departure is
reached or for approximately 2 seconds, allowing your right foot to
be moved easily from the brake pedal to the accelerator.
If the vehicle has not departed after this time, the system will deactivate
automatically by gradually releasing the brake force. A sound may
be heard during this stage: this indicates that the vehicle is about
to move off.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is not a handbrake. Do not leave
the vehicle without having engaged the handbrake, switched off the
engine and engaged a gear.
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ASR (AntiSlip Regulation) SYSTEMIt is an integral part of the ESC system. It automatically operates in the
event of one or both drive wheels slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions, two different control systems are
activated:
❒if the slipping involves both drive wheels, the ASR intervenes
reducing the power transmitted by the engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the drive wheels, the ASR
intervenes automatically braking the wheel that is slipping.
For the correct operation of the ESC and ASR systems,
the tyres must be the same make and type on all
wheels, in perfect condition and, above all, of the type,
make and size recommended.The ESC system operates even when the space-saver
wheel is being used. Always remember that the
space-saver wheel, being smaller than the original
wheel, provides less grip.Do not take unnecessary risks, even if your vehicle is
fitted with the ESC and ASR systems. Driving style must
always be adapted to road conditions, visibility and
traffic. The driver is always responsible for road safety.
BRAKE ASSIST(assistance during emergency braking)
The system, which cannot be turned off, recognises emergency braking
(on the basis of the brake pedal operating speed) and speeding up
the response of the braking system. The Brake Assist device is
deactivated if there is a ESC system failure.MSR SYSTEM(Motor Schleppmoment Regelung)
This system is an integral part of the ABS, that intervenes, if there is a
sudden downshifting, restoring torque to the engine, thereby
preventing excessive drive at the drive wheels which, especially in poor
grip conditions, could lead to a loss in stability of the car.CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
SYSTEMThis function improves the distribution of the braking pressure at the
four wheels (to fully exploit the grip available on the ground) when
braking on bends if the ABS intervenes. This improves stopping
distances and above all vehicle stability when cornering.“ELECTRONIC Q2” SYSTEM (“E-Q2”)The “Electronic Q2” system uses the braking system to create an effect
similar to a limited slip differential.
The front braking system, when accelerating around a curve, acts on
the inside wheel to increase the drive to the outside wheel (increased
load), dynamically and continuously distributing the torque between
the front drive wheels according to driving and road conditions.
The system, combined with MacPherson front suspension, allows
particularly effective and sports driving to be achieved.
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DST SYSTEM
(Dynamic Steering Torque)This function integrates Dual Pinion active steering into the operation of
ESC. For particular manoeuvres, the ESC system controls the steering
to actuate a steering torque and assist the driver in the best possible
way.
The system operates the brakes and steering in a coordinated manner
to increase the suspension and safety level of the car as a whole.
The steering provides additional torque on the steering wheel.RAB SYSTEM (Ready Alert Brakes)
(only with “Dynamic” mode
engaged)It is a function that achieves a pre-positioning of the brake pads (front
and rear) following a rapid release of the accelerator pedal to reduce
braking times, shortening stopping distances.
“Alfa DNA” SYSTEM
(Car dynamic control system)This device allows, using lever A fig. 82 (on the central tunnel), three
car response modes to be selected according to driving style and road
conditions:
❒d = Dynamic (sports driving mode);
❒n = Natural (mode for driving in normal conditions);
❒a = All Weather (mode for driving in poor grip conditions, such as
rain and snow).
The device also acts on the dynamic car control systems (engine,
steering, VDC system, instrument panel).
When lever A fig. 82 is moved to “d” position, the activation of
“Dynamic” mode is confirmed by a temporary variation in the
brightness (flashing) of the instrument panel.
fig. 82
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DRIVING MODESLever A is monostable type. In other words, it always remains in a
central position.
The selected driving mode is indicated by the corresponding LED
coming on in the panel and by an indication on the reconfigurable
multifunction display, as illustrated below:
❒Dynamic modefig. 83 (display image available for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒All Weather Modefig. 84
“Natural” mode
When “Natural” mode is selected, no messages or symbols are shown
on the display.
ESC e ASR:intervention thresholds aimed at comfort in normal
conditions of use for normal driving conditions.
Steering wheel tuning:functions aimed at comfort in normal
conditions of use.DST:braking standard control coordinated with ABS/ESC. Standard
control over lateral acceleration. Oversteer compensation: a slight
pulse on the steering wheel encourages the driver to carry out the most
appropriate manoeuvre.
Engine:standard response.
ENGAGEMENT/DISENGAGEMENT OF
“Dynamic” MODEEngagement
Move the lever A fig. 82 upwards (next to the letter “d”) and hold in
this position for 0.5 seconds until the corresponding LED lights up
or the word “Dynamic” appears on the display (see fig. 85).
Upon release, lever A returns to the central position.
ESC and ASR:intervention thresholds that allow more enjoyable,
sportier driving whilst guaranteeing stability in the event of loss of
control of the car. Improves traction whilst accelerating on bends.
Steering wheel tuning:uses the sports mode function.
fig. 83
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