2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner handbook (in English)

REARTwo height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back seats
(to adjust the height see the previous paragraph).
On some versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❒raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❒press buttons A and B fig. 25, then remove the head restraints by
pulling them upwards.
STEERING WHEELIt can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A fig. 26 by pushing it forwards (position 1) and
adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it towards
the steering wheel (position 2).
All adjustments must be carried out only with the
vehicle stationary and engine off.It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-market
operation involving steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft device)
that could badly affect performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
fig. 25
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REAR VIEW MIRRORSINTERNAL MIRRORThe rear view mirror has two different positions: normal or anti-glare.
The mirror must be adjusted starting from the normal position, with
the lever A fig. 27 towards the windscreen (daytime use).
To prevent dazzling effects due to following cars, the mirror can be
moved into the anti-glare position by moving the lever A towards the
back of the car.Electrochromic interior mirror
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The electrochromic rear view mirror fig. 28 comes with an adjustment
device to automatically prevent dazzling effects due to following cars.
This function is set as default.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror is automatically set for
daytime use.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror is automatically set for
daytime use.
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DOOR MIRRORS
As the driver's door mirror is curved, it may slightly
alter the perception of distance.
Mirror adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted/folded with the ignition in the MAR
position.
Choose the desired mirror using device A fig. 29:
❒device in position 1: left mirror selected
❒device in position 2: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press B button in the four directions
shown by the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is complete, rotate device A to position
0 to prevent accidental movements.Electric mirror folding
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To fold back the mirrors press C fig. 29. Press the button again to
restore the mirrors to the driving position.
Mirror manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors by moving them from position 1 to
position 2 fig. 30.
IMPORTANT When driving the mirrors must always be in position 1.
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CLIMATE CONTROLSIDE AIR DIFFUSERSA - Adjustable and directable side air diffusers:
❒use device B to adjust the diffuser to the required position fig. 31;
❒turn wheel C left to adjust the air flow.
D - Fixed side air diffuser.CENTRAL AIR DIFFUSERSUse device A fig. 32 to adjust the diffusers to the desired position. Turn
wheels B downwards to adjust the air flow.
UPPER AIR DIFFUSERSA - Upper adjustable air diffusers. Turn wheels B fig. 33 right to adjust
the air flow.
C - Fixed upper air diffuser.
fig. 31
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REAR AIR DIFFUSER(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use device A fig. 34 to adjust the diffuser to the desired position.
Turn wheel B right to adjust the air flow:= Completely closed= Completely openfig. 34
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CLIMATIC COMFORTDIFFUSERS1. Fixed upper diffuser – 2. Fixed upper diffusers – 3. Fixed side vents – 4. Adjustable side vents – 5. Adjustable centre vents – 6. Lower diffusers for
rear seats – 7. Adjustable vent for rear seats (for versions/markets, where provided)
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROLCONTROLSA - Air temperature adjustment knob:
❒blue section = cold air
❒red section = hot air
B - climate control compressor on/off button;
C - fan activation/adjustment knob:
❒0 = fan off
❒1-2-3-4-5-6 = fan speedD - heated rear window on/off button;
E - air distribution knob:
❒various selections are possible
❒quick demisting of windscreen and side windows
F - air recirculation on/off buttonfig. 36
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CLIMATE CONTROL (cooling)Proceed as follows to cool the passenger compartment:
❒turn knob A to blue section;
❒press button F to turn air recirculation on (circular LED around the
button on);
❒turn knob E to
;
❒press button B to turn the climate control system on and turn C knob
to at least 1 (1stspeed); for faster action, turn knob C to 6
(maximum fan speed).
Adjusting cooling
❒turn knob A rightwards to increase the temperature;
❒press button F to turn internal air recirculation off (circular LED
around the button off);
❒turn knob C to reduce the fan speed.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT HEATINGProceed as follows to rapidly heat the passenger compartment:
❒turn knob A to the red section;
❒press button F to turn on the air recirculation system;
❒turn knob E to
;
❒turn knob C to 6 (maximum fan speed).
Then use the controls to maintain the desired comfort conditions and
press button F to turn air recirculation off (circular LED around the
button off) and prevent misting.
IMPORTANT When the engine is cold, it takes a few minutes to obtain
fast heating.
AUTOMATIC DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)This function activates automatic demisting/defrosting of: front
windows (windscreen and side windows), heated nozzles, heated
exterior rear view mirrors.
To activate the function, turn knob E to the “Defrosting” symbol
identified by the
symbol.
The manual climate control system will automatically set itself to the
following configuration:
❒the demisting symbol
will turn from red to orange (to indicate
that the function has been activated);
❒the heated rear window (and all defrosting devices in the car) will
be turned on. The circular LED around the
button will light up
to indicate that the function has been activated;
❒the air flow will go to maximum speed (6);
❒air circulation will be opened, if it was closed (the circular LED
around the corresponding button will be off);
❒air mixing will go to “maximum heat”;
❒the additional electric heater (for versions/markets, where provided)
will be turned on;
❒the compressor will be activated (the circular LED will switch on to
indicate that the AC function is on).
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