2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta check engine light

AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTERContact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace the filters.
BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not require the electrolyte to be
topped up with distilled water. A periodic check carried out at Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services is, however, necessary to check efficiency.REPLACING THE BATTERYIf necessary, replace the battery with another genuine battery with the
same specifications. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions
for maintenance.USEFUL ADVICE FOR EXTENDING THE
LIFE OF YOUR BATTERYTo avoid draining your battery rapidly and maintain its efficiency over
time, carefully observe the following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that the doors, bonnet and flaps are
closed correctly, to prevent any roof lights from remaining on inside
the passenger compartment;
❒switch off all roof lights inside the car: the car is however equipped
with a system which switches all internal lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound system, hazard lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the engine is not running;
❒before performing any operation on the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery pole;
IMPORTANT After the battery is disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light switches on to indicate this. To carry
out this procedure, simply turn the steering wheel all the way from one
end to the other or drive in a straight line for about a hundred metres.
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Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thoroughly,
taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the electronic control
units or at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this operation
performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the engine cold and
the ignition key in the STOP position. After washing, make sure that the
various protective devices (e.g. rubber caps and guards) have not
been removed or damaged.
INTERIORSPeriodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or
rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The
electrostatic charges which are generated by rubbing
during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might
explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a
temperature exceeding 50°C. When the car is exposed
to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this
value.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTSRemove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to
use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the seats with a sponge
soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
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Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 164
Cruise Control ...................................... 68Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 62
Diesel filter .......................................... 192
Dimensions .......................................... 220
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 158
Direction indicators ......................... 64-159
– bulb replacement............................. 158
– “Lane change” function .................... 64
Display................................................ 18
Doors .................................................. 83
– Child safety device .......................... 84
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 83
DST system
(Dynamic Steering Torque) .................. 99
Dual Pinion active steering .................... 107
Dusk sensor ......................................... 63Electric sun roof .................................. 81
Electric windows .................................. 86
– Controls .......................................... 86"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 98Engine codes ...................................... 204Engine compartment
– checking levels ................................ 185
– washing ......................................... 200
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 190
– identification codes.......................... 204
– marking.......................................... 203
– technical specifications..................... 206
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 190
– level check ...................................... 190
EOBD system ....................................... 106
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ............................................... 97
Exterior lights ....................................... 62
– Left stalk ......................................... 62
External courtesy lights ......................... 65
Extinguisher ......................................... 80
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 122
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 149
Flashing .............................................. 64
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ...... 227
Fog lights........................................ 73-158"Follow Me Home" device ................... 64
Front airbags...................................... 129
Front armrest ....................................... 77
Front driver side airbag ........................ 129
Front passenger airbag ......................... 130
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 162
Fuel consumption.................................. 230
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 75
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 210
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 112
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 165G
ear Shift Indicator ............................ 20
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 164
H
andbrake ........................................ 135
Hazard warning lights .......................... 73
Headlights ........................................... 95
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 95
– bulb replacement............................. 157
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 95
– Light beam direction ........................ 95
Headlight washers................................ 198
Head restraints..................................... 44
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 44
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– Front headrests ................................ 44
– Rear head restraints......................... 45
Hill Holder system ................................ 97Identification data
– bodywork paint plate....................... 203
– Chassis marking .............................. 203
– engine marking ............................... 203
– identification data plate ................... 202
Ignition device ..................................... 40
– Steering lock ................................... 40
Installation of electrical/electronic
devices .............................................. 108
Installing a Universal Isofix child seat ..... 127
Interior fittings ...................................... 76
Interiors (cleaning)................................ 200Jack................................................... 144Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb)............................ 157
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb)............................ 159
Lubricants (features).............................. 227
Luggage compartment .......................... 88
– Bag hooks ...................................... 92
– Closing the luggage compartment..... 89– Emergency luggage compartment
opening .......................................... 89
– Extending the luggage
compartment................................... 89
– Luggage compartment
initialisation .................................... 89
– Luggage retaining net ...................... 92
– Opening the luggage
compartment................................... 88
– Securing your load .......................... 92
Luggage compartment roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 163
M
ain beam headlights ....................... 64
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car ................. 184
– periodic checks ............................... 184
– scheduled servicing ......................... 177
– scheduled servicing plan .................. 178
Manual climate control ......................... 51
Menu options ....................................... 22
MSR system ......................................... 98
Multifunction display ............................ 18
N
umber plate lights
– bulb replacement............................. 161
Parking ............................................. 135– Handbrake ..................................... 135
Parking lights ....................................... 63
Parking sensors .................................... 109
Performance ........................................ 221
Plugs (type) .......................................... 206
Pollen filter........................................... 192
Power socket ........................................ 79
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .......... 126
Preparation to install a portable
navigation system .............................. 108
Pretensioners........................................ 118
– Load limiters ................................... 118
Protecting the environment .................... 114
– Particulate filter (DPF)....................... 114
RAB system (Ready Alert Brakes) ......... 99
Radio transmitters and mobile phones.... 109
Rain sensor .......................................... 66
Raising the car ..................................... 174
Rear armrest ........................................ 78
Rear fog lights...................................... 73
Rear fog lights/reversing lights .............. 160
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 162
Rear view mirrors ................................. 46
– Door mirrors ................................... 47
– Internal mirror ................................. 46
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