2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta warning light

VERY IMPORTANTREFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification 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 pedal without pressing 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-ON and wait for the
and
warning lights to switch off. 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 buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership. They will
calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical 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).

AIR VENTS
❒Climate control system ....................... 22
LEFT STALK
❒External lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and on-board
instruments .........................................100
❒Warning lights .....................................105
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 39
UConnect Radio/UConnect Radio
Nav (for versions/markets, where
provided)PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
❒Operation ...........................................144
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
❒Opening .............................................. 47
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
❒Climate comfort .................................. 23
❒Manual climate control system ............ 24
❒Automatic dual-zone climate control
system................................................ 28
CONTROL BUTTONS
❒Door locking ....................................... 45
❒Fog lights ............................................ 45
❒Rear fog lights .................................... 45
❒iTPMS system (for versions/markets
whereprovided).................................. 77STEERING WHEEL❒Adjustment ......................................... 19
❒Driver side front airbag ........................144
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CRUISE CONTROL LEVER (for
versions/markets, where provided)❒Operation ........................................... 41 .................. .............. 35.....

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SEATS
❒Adjustments ....................................... 17
ALFA DNA SYSTEM
❒Operation ........................................... 69
MANUAL GEARBOX
❒Using the gearbox/transmission ..........154
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
❒Operation ........................................... 45
HANDBRAKE
❒Activation ............................................154
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

SYMBOLSSome car components have coloured
labels whose symbols indicate
precautions to be observed when using
this component. Under the bonnet
there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE
SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
This is an electronic engine locking
system which increases protection
against attempted thefts of the car. It
is automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed.
There is an electronic device in each
key which can identify the signal
emitted, when the engine is started,
from an aerial built into the ignition
switch. The signal, which changes
each time the engine is started, is the
“password” by means of which the
control unit recognises the key and
enables starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR-ON, the Alfa
Romeo CODE system control unit
sends an acknowledgement code to
the engine management control unit to
deactivate the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has
recognised the code transmitted by the
key.Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the engine
management control unit.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the
warning
light (on some versions a message
together with a symbol is shown on the
display) switches on in the instrument
panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked,
try again with the other keys that come
with the car. If it is still not possible to
start the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Activation of warning
light while driving
❒If the
warning light (or symbol on
the display) switches on, this means
that the system is running self-
diagnosis (caused, for example, by a
voltage drop).
❒If thewarning light (or symbol on
the display) stays on, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
4) 5)
WARNING
2) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
3) When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to prevent
someone from accidentally
activating the controls.
Remember to engage the
handbrake. Engage 1
stgear if the
car is parked uphill or reverse if
the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
car.4) 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). This could badly affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance
of the car with approval
requirements.
5) Never remove the key while the
car is moving. The steering wheel
will lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
SEATSFRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 12 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
6) 7)
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DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can only be adjusted/folded
with the ignition in the MAR position.
Select the desired mirror using device A
fig. 21
12):
❒device in position 1: left mirror
selected
❒device in position 2: right mirror
selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button B 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 the mirrors, press button C
fig. 21. Press the button again to
restore the mirrors to the driving
position.
Mirror manual folding
If necessary, fold the mirrors, moving
them from position 1 to position 2
fig. 22.
IMPORTANT When driving the mirrors
must always be in position 1.
WARNING
12) As the driver's door mirror is
curved, it may slightly alter the
perception of distance.
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DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS (DRL)
“Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key at MAR-ON and
ring nut A fig. 31 turned to
, the
daytime running lights switch on. The
other lights and interior lighting stay off.
IMPORTANT The daytime running
lights are an alternative to the dipped
beam headlights for driving during
the daytime in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the
use of daytime running lights is
permitted.
IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot replace dipped beam headlights
when driving at night or through
tunnels. The use of daytime running
lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country in which you are driving.
Comply with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED
BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to
MAR-ON, turn ring nut A fig. 31 to
.
The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped
beam headlights are switched on. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on
with ignition key at STOP or removed,
by moving ring nut A fig. 31 first to
position
and then to position
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The
warning light switches on
in the instrument panel.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING
CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This infrared LED sensor, combined
with the rain sensor and located on the
windscreen, detects the variations in
outside brightness depending on the
light sensitivity set with the Setup
Menu: the greater the sensitivity, the
less external light is required to activate
the external lights.Activation
The dusk sensor activates when ring
nut A fig. 31 is turned to
. In this
way the side lights and dipped beam
headlights are activated automatically
according to the external lighting
conditions.
IMPORTANT The sensor is unable to
detect the presence of fog. Therefore
under these circumstances, these lights
must be turned on manually.
When the lights are turned on by the
sensor, the fog lights (for versions/
markets, where provided) and the rear
fog lights may be turned on.
When the lights are automatically
switched off, the front and rear fog
lights (if activated) are also switched off.
The next time the lights are switched
on automatically, the fog lights must be
reactivated manually (if required).
With the sensor active, it is possible to
flash the headlights but the main beam
headlights cannot be switched on. To
activate these lights, turn the ring nut A
to
and activate the fixed dipped
beam headlights.
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When the lights have been activated
automatically and are then switched off
by the sensor, the dipped beam
headlights are switched off first,
followed by the side lights a few
seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is
malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped beam headlights are switched
on irrespective of the outside light
level and the sensor failure is indicated
on the display.
It is also possible to deactivate the
sensor and switch on the side lights
and dipped beam headlights.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 31 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and thewarning light switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights constantly if automatic
light control is active.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
regardless of the position of ring nut A
fig. 31. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
For the activation and deactivation of
the rear fog lights, refer to the
"Controls" section.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
Warning light
or
will blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
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