2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta maintenance

PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFEFor years, Alfa Romeo has pursued a global commitment to protect and respect the environment by continually improving its production processes
and developing increasingly eco-compatible products. To ensure its customers the best possible service in compliance with environmental standards
and in response to obligations arising out of European Directive 2000/53/EC on end of life vehicles, Alfa Romeo offers its customers the chance
to hand back their vehicles (*) at the end of their life cycle at no additional cost.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any expenses as a result of it
having a zero or negative market value. In particular, in almost all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, vehicles registered after 1st
July 2002 will be collected free of charge, whilst from 2007 collection will be free of charge irrespective of the year of registration as long as
the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and bodywork) and has no additional waste.
To hand your vehicle over at the end of its life without extra cost, contact one of our dealerships or an Alfa Romeo authorised collection and
scrapping centre. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high-quality service for the collection, treatment and recycling of vehicles at
their end of life, respecting the surrounding environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Alfa Romeo Dealership or by calling the freephone
number 00800 2532 0000 or on the Alfa Romeo website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t
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INTRODUCTIONThe radio has been designed according to the passenger
compartment's specific characteristics and with a personalised
design that complements the style of the dashboard.
The instructions for use are given below. We recommend that you
read them carefully.ADVICERoad safety
Familiarise yourself with the various car radio functions (e.g.
storing radio stations), before starting to drive.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly while driving. Reception
may be interfered with by the presence of mountains, buildings or
bridges, or when you are far away from the broadcaster.
NoteThe volume may be increased when receiving traffic alerts
and news.
If the volume is too loud this could be
dangerous for the driver and for passengers
when driving in traffic. Always adjust the
volume so that you can still hear background noises.
Maintenance and care
Only clean the cover with a soft, anti-static cloth. Cleaning and
polishing products may damage the surface.
CD
Dirt, scratches or any distortions on CDs may cause skipping
during playback and poor sound quality. Follow these tips for
optimum playback conditions:
❒only use CDs with the following mark:❒clean every CD thoroughly removing any fingerprints or dust
using a soft cloth. Hold CDs by the circumference and clean
them from the centre towards the edge;
❒never use chemical products (e.g. antistatic or thinner spray
cans) for cleaning as they could damage the surface of the CDs;
❒after listening to them place CDs back in their cases to avoid
them being damaged;
❒do not expose CDs to direct sunlight, high temperatures or
moisture for long periods;
❒do not stick labels on the surface of the CD and do not write on
the recorded surface using pens or pencils;
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INDEX
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BS system ........................................ 96
– System intervention.......................... 96
Additional heater ................................. 61
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System) ............................... 74
Air cleaner .......................................... 192
Alarm ................................................. 38
“Alfa DNA” system ............................. 99
– Driving modes................................. 100
– Engagement/disengagement of
"All Weather" mode ........................ 101
– Engagement/disengagement of
"Dynamic" mode............................. 100
– "Natural" Mode .............................. 100A
lfa Romeo Code system .................... 32
Ashtray ............................................... 80
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) ........... 98
Automatic dual zone climate control ...... 55
Battery .............................................. 192
– advice for extending lifetime............. 192
– replacement .................................... 192
Battery (recharging).............................. 173
Body versions....................................... 204
Bodywork– bodywork codes .............................. 204
– maintenance ................................... 199
– protection against atmospheric
agents ............................................ 198
– warranty......................................... 198
Bonnet................................................. 93
– Closing ........................................... 93
– Opening ......................................... 93
Brake Assist ......................................... 98
Brakes ................................................. 212
– brake fluid level............................... 191
bulb replacement ................... 158-159-160
– interior lights................................... 162
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights .................................. 157
Bulbs
– types of bulbs.................................. 155
Carrying children safely ...................... 121
CBC (Cornering Brake Control) system ... 98
Central locking..................................... 74
Changing a bulb .................................. 154
– General instructions ......................... 154
Changing a wheel ................................ 143
Cigar lighter ........................................ 79
Cleaning and maintenance– bodywork ....................................... 198
– car interior...................................... 200
– engine compartment ........................ 200
– front headlights ............................... 199
– leather parts ................................... 201
– leather seats.................................... 201
– plastic and coated parts ................... 201
– seats and fabric parts ...................... 200
– windows ......................................... 199
Climate control..................................... 48
– Central air diffusers ......................... 48
– Rear air diffuser .............................. 49
– Side air diffusers ............................. 48
– Upper air diffusers .......................... 48
Climatic comfort ................................... 50
– Diffusers ......................................... 50
Clutch ................................................. 211
CO2 emissions..................................... 231
Code Card........................................... 33
Control buttons..................................... 21
Control panel and instruments ............... 4
– Multifunction display........................ 4
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display ........................................... 5
Controls............................................... 73
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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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Rear window washer jets ...................... 197
Rear window washer
– rear window washer fluid level ......... 191
Rear window washer/wiper .................. 67
Rear Window Wiper
– blade replacement ........................... 197
– blades ............................................ 195
Reconfigurable multifunction display ...... 19
Refuelling ............................................ 224
Refuelling the car ................................. 112
Rev counter .......................................... 6
Rim Protector ....................................... 217
Roof lights ........................................... 70
– Courtesy lights ................................ 71
– Front roof light ................................ 70
– Glove compartment light .................. 72
– Luggage compartment roof light ....... 72
– Rear roof light ................................. 71
Roof rack/ski rack ................................ 94Safe Lock device ................................. 36
Saving fuel .......................................... 137
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder) ............ 116
Scheduled Servicing Plan ...................... 178
Seat belts............................................. 115
– Use ................................................ 115Seats ................................................... 41
– Front seats ...................................... 41
Setup menu ......................................... 21
Side airbags (Side Bags - Window
Bags) ................................................ 131
Side bags (front side airbags) ............... 131
Side lights/brake lights ......................... 159
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement............................. 157
Side lights/dipped beam headlights ...... 63
Ski compartment .................................. 78
“Smart Bag” system
(Multistage front airbags) ................... 129Snow chains....................................... 140
Snow tyres ........................................... 140
Speedometer (speed indicator) .............. 6
Starting the engine ............................... 134
Starting the engine ............................... 142
– Bump starting.................................. 143
– Jump starting .................................. 142
Start&Stop system ................................ 103
Steering lock ........................................ 40
Steering system .................................... 214
Steering wheel ..................................... 45
Storage compartments .......................... 76Storing the car ..................................... 141
Sun visors ............................................ 80
Suspension .......................................... 213
Symbols .............................................. 32
Technical specifications ....................... 202
The keys .............................................. 33
– Code Card...................................... 33
– Key without remote control ............... 34
– Key with remote control.................... 34
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement............................. 161
Towing the car ..................................... 175
– Attaching the tow hook .................... 175
Towing trailers ..................................... 139
– Installing a tow hook........................ 139
Transmission ........................................ 211
TRIP button .......................................... 31
Trip Computer ...................................... 29
Ty r e s
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 149
– inflation pressure ............................. 219
– reading the tyre code....................... 215
– Rim Protector tyres ........................... 217
– snow tyres ...................................... 218
– tyres provided ................................. 218
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Tyres - maintenance .............................. 194U
sing the Gearbox ............................. 136
W
arning lights on panel .................... 6
Weights............................................... 222
Welcome movement ............................. 20
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim code ......... 216
– dimensions ..................................... 218
– Rim Protector................................... 217
– rims and tyres ................................. 215
– wheels and tyres.............................. 194
Wheels and tyres
– changing a wheel............................ 143
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) .................... 149
– spare wheel .................................... 215
– tyre inflation pressure....................... 219
– Wheels and tyres ............................ 194
Window bags (side airbags for head
protection) ......................................... 131Window cleaning................................. 65
Windows (cleaning) ............................. 199
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid level ........... 191
Windscreen washer sprays ................... 197
Windscreen washer/wiper.................... 65
– “Smart washing” function................. 66
Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................................ 195
– replacing wiper blades .................... 196
Wiring for radio system ........................ 107
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