2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 134

DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERINGThis only operates with the key turned to MAR and the engine started.
The steering allows the force required at the steering wheel to be
adjusted to suit driving conditions. The different power assistance
modes can be selected via the d,n,a positions of the “Alfa DNA
System” lever (see paragraph entitled “Alfa DNA System”).
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.
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 non-compliance of the car with
type-approval requirements.
WIRING FOR RADIO SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
If no car radio was requested at the time of purchase, the car is
provided with a compartment fig. 93 on the dashboard.
The radio setup system is composed of:
❒car radio power supply cables, front and rear speakers and an
aerial;
❒radio housing;
❒aerial on car roof.
The car radio must be fitted in the special compartment A fig. 93,
which can be accessed by pressing the two retaining tabs B in the
compartment itself; power supply cables are located in this area.
When connecting a car radio to the radio wiring
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to prevent any
faults from occurring that might compromise the safety
of the car.
fig. 93
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINEPROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONSProceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever in neutral;
❒fully depress the clutch pedal, without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT
❒If the engine does not start at the first attempt, return the ignition key
to STOP before repeating the starting procedure.
❒If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the instrument panel warning
light
remains on together with warning light
, turn the
key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light remains on,
try the other keys provided. If you are still unable to start the engine
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
❒Never leave the ignition key at MAR when the engine is stopped.
PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONSProceed as follows:
❒engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever in neutral;
❒turn the ignition key to MAR: the warning lights
and
on
the instrument panel will switch on;
❒wait for the warning lights to switch off;❒fully depress the clutch pedal, without touching the accelerator;
❒turn the ignition key to AVV;
warning light switches off.
Waiting too long will waste the heating work carried out by the
glow plugs. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If the
warning light flashes for about 1 minute after
starting or during prolonged cranking, this indicates a fault
in the glow plug preheating system. Use the car normally
if the engine starts and go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible.
It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.It is advisable not to demand maximum performance from
your car (e.g. excessive acceleration, long distances at
maximum rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.) when it is
first used.When the engine is off, do not leave the ignition key turned
to MAR to prevent unnecessary electrical consumption from
draining the battery.
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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
A0K0021
fig. 136
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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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