2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Service

IMPORTANT Never connect the negative terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between metallic parts of the two cars.
Never use a fast battery-charger to start the engine as this
could damage the electronic systems of your car,
particularly the ignition and fuel supply control units.This starting procedure must be performed by expert
personnel because incorrect actions could cause
electrical discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep naked flames and lighted
cigarettes away from the battery and do not cause sparks.
BUMP STARTINGNever start the engine by pushing, towing or coasting downhill.
REPLACING A WHEELGENERAL INSTRUCTIONSThe car is equipped with the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit”: see the
paragraph “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” for how to use this device.
As an alternative to the “Fix&Go Automatic Kit” the car may be
equipped with a space-saver wheel: see the instructions on the
following pages for changing the tyre.
The spare wheel is specific for your car. Do not use it
on cars of different models. Do not use spare wheels of
different models on your car. The space-saver wheel
must only be used in case of emergency. It must only be used for
the distance necessary to reach a service point and the car speed
must not exceed 80 km/h. The space-saver wheel has an orange
sticker that summarises the main cautions for use and limitations.
Never remove or cover the label. Never apply any hub cap to
the space-saver spare wheel.Alert other drivers that the car is stationary in
compliance with local regulations: hazard warning
lights, warning triangle, etc. Any passengers on board
should leave the car, especially if it is heavily laden. Passengers
should stay away from on-coming traffic while the wheel is
being changed. In case of steep slopes or rough slopes, place
wedges or other materials suitable to stop the vehicle under the
wheels.
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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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❒if you still cannot obtain a pressure of at least 1.8 bar within 5
minutes from the compressor switching on, do not drive off and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services;
❒after driving for about 10 minutes, stop and check the tyre pressure
again; remember to put the handbrake on;
❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar is detected, restore the correct
pressure (with the engine running and the handbrake engaged),
resume driving and drive with great care to Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
Apply the adhesive label where it can be easily seen
by the driver as a reminder that the tyre has been
treated with the quick repair kit. Drive carefully,
particularly on bends. Do not exceed 80 km/h. Do not accelerate
or brake suddenly.
If the pressure has fallen below 1.8 bar, do not drive
any further: the Fix&Go Automatic quick tyre repair kit
cannot guarantee the correct hold because the tyre is
too damaged. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.Inform the dealership that the tyre has been repaired
using the quick tyre repair kit. Give the leaflet to the
technicians who will be handling the tyre that was
repaired using the quick repair kit.
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CHANGING A BULBGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS❒Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❒blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type and
power;
❒after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❒when a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse is
intact before changing a bulb. For the location of fuses, refer to
the paragraph “Replacing fuses” in this section.
Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metal part
only. Touching the transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the emitted light and
even reduce the lifespan of the bulb. In case of accidental contact, wipe
the bulb with a cloth moistened with alcohol and let the bulb dry.Modifications or repairs to the electric system that are
not carried out properly or do not take the system
technical specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas which may
cause small fragments of glass to be projected
outwards if the bulb is broken.
Due to the high power supply voltage, gas discharge
bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be replaced by
specialised personnel: danger of death! Contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or after heavy rain or
washing, the surface of headlights or rear lights, may steam up and/or
form drops of condensation on the inside. This is a natural
phenomenon due to the difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the glass which does not indicate
a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of lighting
devices. The mist disappears quickly when the lights are turned on,
starting from the centre of the diffuser, extending progressively towards
the edges.
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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
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DIPPED HEADLIGHTSTo change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 140;
❒remove the connector A fig. 142, press the tab B forward and then
release by pushing it towards the inside the car;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it is locked correctly, secure the
tab B again and reconnect the connector A;
❒then refit the cover B fig. 140.
DIRECTION INDICATORSFront
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒turn the cover C fig. 140 anticlockwise by ¼ of a turn;
❒replace the bulb + bulb holder assembly A fig. 143.
Side
These are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.FOG LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
For the replacement of these bulbs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
fig. 142
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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERSThese contain the side lights, brake lights, direction indicators (bulbs in
fixed light cluster), reverse light and rear fog light (bulb in light cluster
on boot hatch).
Removing the fixed light cluster
Proceed as follows:
❒open the boot and loosen the rear light cluster fastening screw A fig.
144;
❒extract the light cluster by removing it with both hands in the
direction of the arrow;
❒disconnect the electrical connector and replace the bulb concerned.
SIDE LIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTSThese are LED lights. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
replace these lights.DIRECTION INDICATORSWith the light cluster removed, to replace the bulb undo the two screws
A fig. 145, remove the bulb holder and replace bulb B.
fig. 144
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3rd
BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LED lights and are located on the spoiler integrated with the
tailgate. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace these
lights.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTSTo replace the bulbs proceed as follows:
❒remove the number plate light units fig. 148;
❒turn the bulb holder B fig. 149 anticlockwise, extract the bulb C and
replace it;
fig. 148
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fig. 149
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