2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta wheel

❒using the wrench A fig. 122 positioned in the tool box, loosen the
locking device, take the tool box B and place it close to the wheel
to be replaced, then take the space/saver wheel C;
❒take the wrench A fig. 123 and loosen the fixing bolts by about one
turn. For versions with alloy rims, shake the car to facilitate
detachment of the rim from the wheel hub;❒position the jack under the car, near the wheel to be changed. On
versions where this is fitted, be careful not to damage the plastic
aerodynamic guard;
❒operate the device A fig. 124 so as to extend the jack, until the
upper part B fig. 125 is inserted correctly inside the side member C;
fig. 122
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fig. 123
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❒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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In the event of a puncture caused by foreign bodies, the kit
may be used to repair tyres showing damage on the track
or shoulder up to max 4 mm diameter.Holes and damage on the tyre side walls cannot be
repaired. Do not use the tyre quick repair kit if the tyre
is damaged as a result of driving with it deflated.Repairs are not possible in the case of damage to the
wheel rim (bad groove distortion causing air loss).
Do not remove foreign bodies (screws or nails) from
the tyre.
Never operate the compressor for longer than 20
consecutive minutes. Risk of overheating. The kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs, so the repaired tyres
may only be used temporarily.Dispose of the bottle and the sealant liquid properly. Have
the sealing fluid and the cylinder disposed of in compliance
with national and local regulations.The bottle contains ethylene glycol and latex: it may
cause an allergic reaction. It is harmful if swallowed. It
is irritant for the eyes in case of contact. There could
be a reaction in the event of inhalation or contact. Avoid contact
with the eyes, skin and clothes. In the event of contact, rinse
immediately with plenty of water. If ingested, do not induce
vomiting. Rinse out your mouth, drink large quantities of water
and seek immediate medical attention. Keep out of the reach
of children. The product must not be used by asthmatics. Do not
inhale the vapours during insertion and suction. Call a doctor
immediately if allergic reactions are noted. Store the bottle in the
specific compartment, away from sources of heat. The sealant
fluid has an expiry date. Replace the bottle containing out-of-
date sealant fluid.
fig. 133
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INFLATION PROCEDURE
Wear the protective gloves provided with the kit.
Proceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake, unscrew the tyre valve cap, take out the
flexible filler pipe A fig. 134 and tighten the ring nut B on the tyre
valve;
❒make sure that switch A fig. 135 for the compressor is in position 0
(off), start the engine, insert the plug into the luggage compartment
power socket (see fig. 136) or cigar lighter on central tunnel (see fig.
137) and switch on the compressor by bringing switch Afig. 135 to
position I (on);
❒inflate the tyre to the pressure indicated in the “Wheels” paragraph
in the “Technical specifications” section. In order to obtain a more
precise reading, check the pressure value on pressure gauge B
fig. 135 with the compressor off;❒if after five minutes it is still impossible to reach at least 1.8 bar,
disengage the compressor from the valve and power socket, then
move the car forwards by approx. ten metres in order to distribute
the sealing fluid inside the tyre evenly, then repeat the inflation
operation;
fig. 134
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fig. 135
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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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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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