2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta battery

VERY IMPORTANTREFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with
octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the
European Standard EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to
the European specification EN590. The use of other products
or mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage
caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged,
set the gear lever to neutral, fully depress the clutch without
depressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV
and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for
the warning lights
and
to go out; then turn the
ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has
started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during
operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous
diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help
protect the environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If after having purchased the car you decide to add
accessories requiring electricity (with the risk of gradually
draining the battery), contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. They can calculate the overall electric requirement
and check that the car's electric system can support the
required load.
CODE card(for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend that
you always carry the electronic code provided on the CODE
card with you, in case you need to perform an emergency
start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it
maintains its performance and its safety features, its
environmental friendliness and low running costs for a long
time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…
...important information, advice and warnings for correct use,
driving safety and maintenance of your car over time.
Particular attention should be paid to information marked
with the following symbols:
(personal safety)
(environmental protection)
(car integrity).

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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Dual Pinion active steering
failure (red)(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to MAR,
but it should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on, you may not
have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering
wheel could be notably increased; steering is, however, possible.
In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
The display will show the dedicated message.
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.CONSTANTLY ON: Low engine
oil pressure (red)
FLASHING: Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided - red)
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes on, but should
go out as soon as the engine is started.1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light switches on constantly together (for versions/
markets, where provided) with a message on the display when the
system detects that the engine oil pressure is too low.
If the
warning light turns on when driving (on
some versions, together with the message on the display),
stop the car immediately and contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
2. Engine oil deteriorated
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will start to flash together with the specific message
on the display (for versions/markets, where provided).
Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as
follows:
❒for 1 minute every two hours;
❒cycles of 3 minutes with intervals with the warning light off for 5
seconds until the oil is changed.
After the first indication, at each engine start-up the warning light will
continue flashing as described above until the oil is changed. The
display shows a dedicated message (for versions/markets, where
provided) together with the warning light. The flashing of this warning
light should not be considered as a fault; it informs the customer that
the oil needs to be changed following normal car use. Remember that
the deterioration of the engine oil is accelerated by:
❒mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration
process more frequent;
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TRIP button 0.00The TRIP 0.00 button is located on the right hand stalkfig. 11. With the
ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this button allows you to view the
previously described values and also set them to zero to begin a new
mission:
❒short press: display various values;
❒long press: values reset and start of a new mission.New missionThis begins after a reset:
❒“manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button;
❒“automatic” resetting, when the “trip distance” reaches 99999.9 km
or when the “Travel time” reaches 999:59 (999 hours and 59
minutes);
❒after disconnection/reconnection of the battery.IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A” details are being
displayed only resets the information associated with this function.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B” details are being
displayed resets only the information associated with this function.
Start of journey procedureWith the ignition key at MAR-ON, reset by pressing the TRIP 0.00
button and holding it down for more than 2 seconds.Trip ExitYou can automatically exit the Trip function once all the values have
been displayed or by holding the SET/
button down for more than
1 second.
fig. 11
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When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are
automatically locked if this specific function has been set (only on
versions with multifunction reconfigurable display).
When the doors are locked from outside the car (using the remote
control), LED A fig. 15 will switch on for a few seconds and then start
flashing (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside the car (by pressing the
button) the LED will remain on constantly.
Opening the luggage compartment
Press the
button to open the luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that the boot has been
opened.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLSThe system can recognise up to 8 remote controls. If you need to
request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services,
taking the CODE Card (for versions/markets, where provided), an
identity document and documents proving ownership of the car with
you.REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROLProceed as follows:
❒press button A fig. 16 and move the metal insert B to opening
position; turn screw C to
using a fine bit screwdriver;
❒remove battery compartment D and replace battery E respecting the
polarity; reinsert compartment D in the key and secure it by turning
screw C to
.
fig. 15
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Used batteries are harmful to the environment. They must
be disposed of as specified by law in special containers
or taken to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, which will
take care of their disposal.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation of the interior door handles
and the door locking/unlocking button.
We recommend that you activate this device each time you park the
car.
Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors by pressing the
button on the
key twice quickly.The direction indicators flash 3 times and LED A fig. 17 flashes to
indicate that the device has been activated. The device does not switch
on if one or more doors are not properly shut.
Deactivating the device
The device deactivates automatically when:
❒the key insert is turned to opening position in the driver side door;
❒the
button is pressed on the remote control;
❒the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossible to
open the doors from inside the car. Before engaging
the device, check that there is no one left on board. If
the remote control battery is flat, the device can only be
deactivated by using the metal insert in one of the door locks.
fig. 17
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)ALARM ACTIVATIONThe alarm activates in the following cases:
❒wrongful opening of a door/bonnet/luggage compartment
(perimeter protection);
❒wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR);
❒cutting of the battery cables;
❒movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
❒anomalous lifting/tilting of the car (for versions/markets, where
provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual signal
(flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The alarm
activation modes may vary according to the market. There is a
maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the
system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition key
is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various
countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARMWith the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned to
STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control towards the
car, then press and release the
button. Except for specific markets,
the system emits a visual and acoustic signal and enables door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage precedes the switching on of the alarm: in the
event of faults, the system will generate a further acoustic and/or
visual signal through the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emitted
and/or a visual signal via the LED on the dashboard, wait about
4 seconds and switch off the alarm by pressing the
button, check
that the doors, bonnet and luggage compartment are closed correctly
and then reactivate the system by pressing the
button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even when the doors, bonnet and
boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system operation:
in this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using the remote control, once
about 30 seconds have elapsed from when the ignition key was turned
to STOP and a door or the tailgate was last opened and then closed,
the alarm activates automatically.
This is indicated by the LED on the button A fig. 18 lighting up
intermittently and the indications of activation described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
button on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the doors are closed by turning the
metal insert of the key in the driver side door latch. If the system
self-activates, the doors are not locked.
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Automatic dual zone climate control system
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The additional heater activates automatically depending on the
environmental conditions and with engine started.
Manual climate control system
The additional heater activates automatically when knob A is turned to
the end of the red section and the fan is set to at least 1
stspeed.
IMPORTANT The heater only works if the outside temperature and
engine coolant temperature are low. The heater will not activate if the
battery voltage is too low.
EXTERIOR LIGHTSLEFT STALKThe left stalk fig. 39 operates most of the exterior lights. The external
lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various controls on the dashboard will
come on when the external lights are switched on.DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)“Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut A fig. 39 turned to
,the
daytime running lights switch on. The other lights and interior lighting
stay off.
For daytime running light functionality, see the “Menu Items”
paragraph in this section. If the function is deactivated, no lights are
switched on when ring nut A is turned to
.
fig. 39
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