2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Seat

The failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
flashing, for more than the normal 4 seconds, of the
front passenger airbag deactivated warning light
.
In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the airbags
on the passenger’s side (front airbag and side bags for
versions/markets, where provided). In this case, the
warning
light may not indicate a fault in the restraint systems. Before
proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the
system checked immediately.
Passenger side airbag/side
bags deactivated (amber)
The
warning light switches on when the front passenger side airbag
and side bag are disabled.
With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the
warning light switches on constantly for several seconds,
flashes for another few seconds and then should switch off.A failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
warning light switching on. In addition, the airbag
system automatically disables the airbags on the
passenger's side (front and side bags where provided). Before
proceeding, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the
system checked immediately.
Seat belts not fastened (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at stationary and
the driver's seat belt not correctly fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle is in
motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to permanently
deactivate the SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer. The system can
be reactivated using the Set-up Menu.Low battery charge (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light switches on
but should switch off as soon as the engine is started (with the engine
idling, a brief delay is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains on or flashes.
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CONTROL BUTTONS
: To scroll the displayed menu and the related options upwards
or to increase the value displayed fig. 8.
SET/: press briefly to access the menu and/or go to next screen or
confirm the selection. Hold down to go back to the standard screen.: to scroll down through the displayed menu and the related
options or to decrease the value displayed.
IMPORTANT The
and
buttons activate different functions
according to the following situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to scroll up and down through the
options;
❒during settings operations, they increase or decrease values.
SETUP MENUThe menu comprises a series of options which can be selected using
buttons "
" and "
" to access the different selection and
setting operations (Setup) indicated below.Some options have a submenu. The menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the SET/
button.
The menu comprises the following options:
❒MENU
❒SPEED BEEP
❒LIGHT SENSOR (for versions/markets where provided)
❒RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets where provided)
❒SEE RADIO
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒BUTTON VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BEEP/BUZZ
❒SERVICE
❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒COURTESY LIGHTS
❒MENU EXIT
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NoteOn cars equipped with radio navigator systems (for versions/
markets, where provided), some menu items are shown on the
navigator display.

SEATSFRONT SEATS
All adjustments must be made with the car stationary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 20 and push the seat forwards or backwards: in
driving position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering
wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever, always check that
the seat is locked on the guides by trying to move it
back and forth. If the seat is not locked into place,
it may unexpectedly slide and cause the driver to lose control of
the car.
Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B fig. 20 up or down until the desired height is achieved.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated in the driver's seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn knob C fig. 20 until the desired position is reached.
For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat belt
fits closely across your chest and pelvis.
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Electric seat heating
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press button A fig. 21 to switch the
function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on the button switches on.
Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press button B fig. 21 to switch the
function on/off.
When the function is enabled, the LED on the button switches on.
FRONT SEATS WITH ELECTRIC
ADJUSTMENT(for versions/markets, where provided)
The controls for fig. 22 seat adjustment are:
Multifunction control A:
❒seat height adjustment (vertical seat movement);
❒lengthwise seat movement;
B: Backrest angle and lumbar adjustment;
C: Driver side seat position memory buttons.
IMPORTANT Electric adjustment is only possible with the ignition key
turned to MAR and for approximately 1 minute after turning it to STOP.
The seat can be moved after opening the door for about 3 minutes,
or until the door is closed.
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Memorising driver’s seat positionsThe buttons C allow three different driver’s seat positions to be
memorised and recalled.
Memorisation and recall are possible with the ignition key in MAR
position and for 3 minutes after opening the driver's side door or until
the door is closed, even when the ignition key is in STOP position.
The memorisation of the position is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
To memorise a seat position, adjust it with the various controls, then
press the button where you want to memorise the position for several
seconds.
When a new seat position is memorised, the previously memorised
position on the same button is automatically overwritten.
Recalling a memorised position is also possible for about 3 minutes
after the doors are opened and about 1 minute after the ignition key is
turned to the STOP position.
To recall a memorised position, press the relevant button briefly.
Heated seats(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the ignition key at MAR, turn ring nut A fig. 23 to turn the
function on/off.
The heating can be adjusted to 3 different settings (0 = seat heating
switched off).
fig. 23
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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.
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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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There is space to hold1×50clbottleand2×slimcans
simultaneously. The handbook can be inserted under the bottle holder
with the longest side facing the front of the car.
Do not travel with the glove compartments open: they
may injure the front seat occupants in the event of
an accident.
FRONT ARMREST(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. To bring it to its standard use
position, push it downwards.
The front armrest is equipped with an inner storage compartment.
To access the compartment, position the armrest in the standard use
configuration (fully down) and then lift the cover with lining A fig. 55For correct use of the armrest specific measures must be followed for
the opening of the cover:
❒it must be opened only with armrest completely lowered;
❒to prevent content of the armrest from falling, the opening of the
cover is inhibited in positions other than "completely lowered".
NOTE During the armrest tilting stage (complete tilting upwards or
downwards), make sure the cover with lining is always closed
correctly.
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