2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta roof

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KEY WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROLThe metal insert A fig. 13 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A fig. 14 operates:
❒the ignition switch;
❒the door lock.
Press button B to open/close the metal insert.
Press button B fig. 14 only with the key away from your
body, especially your eyes and from objects which could
get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being accidentally pressed while it is
being handled, e.g. by a child.
Unlocking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button
: for unlocking of doors and luggage
compartment, timed switching-on of internal roof lights and double
flashing of direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
The doors are unlocked automatically if the fuel cut-off system
intervenes.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot are not
closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators start flashing quickly.
Locking the doors and the tailgate
Briefly press button: for locking of doors and luggage
compartment, with switching-off of roof light and single flashing of
direction indicators (for versions/markets, where provided).
If one or more doors are open, the doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided). If the luggage compartment is
open, the doors will, however, be locked.
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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARMPress the
button. The following operations are performed (excluding
specific markets):
❒the direction indicators flash briefly twice;
❒there are two brief acoustic signals;
❒unlocking of the doors.
IMPORTANT The alarm does not switch off when the central opening is
activated using the metal insert in the key.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTIONTo guarantee the correct operation of the protection, close the side
windows and any sun roof completely (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press button A fig. 18 before activating the
alarm. When the function is disabled, this is indicated by the LED on
the button flashing for several seconds.Any disabling of the volumetric/anti-lift protection must be repeated
each time the instrument panel is switched off.
DISABLING THE ALARMTo permanently disable the alarm (e.g. during a lengthy period of car
inactivity), lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with
remote control in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the batteries of the key with the remote control run out
or there is a fault with the system, the alarm can be switched off by
inserting the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
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ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHTSwitch A fig. 43 switches the roof lights on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D switch on/off when the
doors are opened/closed.
❒pressed to the left (position 0): lights C and D are always switched
off;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): lights C and D are always switched
on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
switch B controls the spot light function.
B switch positions:
❒central position (position 1): lights C and D are always switched off;❒pressed to the left (position 0): light C switches on;
❒pressed to the right (position 2): light D switches on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both switches
are in the central position: when the doors are closed the lights will
switch off to avoid draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the permanently on
position, the roof light will turn off automatically 15 minutes after the
engine stopping.
ROOF LIGHT TIMINGOn certain versions, to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have been provided.
Timing when getting into the car
The roof lights switch on according to the following modes:
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are unlocked;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timed period is interrupted when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
Timing when getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the roof lights switch
on as follows:
❒within 2 minutes of the engine being switched off for a period of
around 10 seconds;
❒for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❒for about 10 seconds when one of the doors is closed.
fig. 43
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The timing stops automatically when the doors are locked.

REAR ROOF LIGHTPress the cover A fig. 44 to switch the light on/off.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the doors are closed and
will then switch off automatically. The light switches off in any case
when the ignition key is turned to MAR.
IMPORTANT The light switches off automatically after a few minutes if
a door is left open. To switch it on again, open another door or close
and reopen the same door.
COURTESY LIGHTS(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two courtesy roof lights B fig. 45 are present behind the sun visors.
Lift cover A to turn the lights on.
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ROOF
LIGHTThis is located on the left side of the luggage compartment fig. 46.
This switches on automatically when the luggage compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHTThis light comes on automatically when the glove compartment fig. 47
is opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light switches on/off regardless of the ignition key position.
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ASHTRAYThe ashtray is a removable spring-loaded plastic box that can be fitted
into the cup/can holders on the central tunnel fig. 60
Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it
may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORSThese are located at the sides of the interior rear view mirror. They can
be adjusted forwards and sideways.
A courtesy mirror with roof light is fitted on the back of the visors. The
light allows the mirror to be used even in poor visibility conditions.
Lift cover A fig. 61 to access the mirror.
EXTINGUISHER(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located under the front passenger seat fig. 62.
NoteOn some versions, the extinguisher is located on the right side
of the luggage compartment inside a suitable container.
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ELECTRIC SUN ROOF(for versions/markets, where provided)
The sun roof comprises two glass panels; the front one is mobile and
the rear one fixed. These feature two sun blinds (front and rear) that
can be moved manually.
With the roof closed, the blinds can be placed in any position.OPERATIONThe sun roof can be operated only with the ignition key turned to MAR.
The controls A and B fig. 63 on the trim next to the front courtesy light
operate the sun roof opening/closing functions.
Roof opening
Press and hold down button A fig. 63. The front glass panel will move
into the spoiler position. Press button A again and keep it pressed
for more than half a second to automatically move the sun roof to an
intermediate position (“Comfort” position).If button A is pressed again for more than half a second, the roof will
automatically continue until it reaches end of travel position. The front
glass panel can be stopped in an intermediate position by pressing
button A again.
Do not open the sunroof if there is snow or ice on it: you
may damage it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from
the ignition to avoid the risk of injury to those still
inside the car due to accidental operation of the
sunroof. Improper use of the roof can be dangerous. Before
operation, always check that no-one is at risk of being injured by
the moving sun roof or by objects getting caught and dragged
by it.
Closing the sun roof
With the roof in the fully open position, press button B fig. 63 and, if
the button is operated for more than half a second, the front roof glass
will automatically assume the intermediate position (comfort position).
If the button is operated again for about half a second the roof will
assume the spoiler position. Lastly, if closing button B is pressed again,
the roof will move to completely closed position.
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