2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

RAISING THE CARIf the car needs to be jacked up, go to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership which is
equipped with shop jacks and jack
arms.
IMPORTANT Be careful when
positioning the arm of the lift for
versions with side skirts.
TOWING THE CARThe tow ring provided with the car is
housed in the tool box in the boot.
ATTACHING THE TOW
HOOK
Release plug A by pressing the lower
part, take tow hook B from its housing
in the tool support and tighten it
securely on the front threaded pin (fig.
183) or on the rear threaded pin (fig.
184).
134) 135) 136)
WARNING
134) Before towing, turn the ignition
key to MAR-ON and then to STOP
without removing it. The steering
column will automatically lock
when the key is removed and the
wheels cannot be steered. Also
check that the gearbox is in
neutral (on versions equipped with
Alfa TCT automatic transmission,
check that the gear lever is inN
position)
183
A0K0623
184
A0K0704
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135) Remember that the brake servo
and the electromechanical power
steering will not work while
towing the car. You will therefore
need to apply more force on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
Do not use wires for towing. Do
not jerk. During towing, make sure
that the trailer hitch does not
damage any components it
is touching. When towing the car,
you must comply with all specific
traffic regulations and adopt an
appropriate driving behaviour. Do
not start the engine while towing
the car. Before tightening the
ring, clean the threaded housing
thoroughly. Make sure that the
ring is fully fastened in the
housing before towing the car.136) The front and rear tow hooks
should be used only for
emergencies on the road. You are
allowed to tow the vehicle for
short distances using an
appropriate device in accordance
with the highway code (a rigid
bar), to move the vehicle on the
road in readiness for towing or
transport via a tow truck. Tow
hooks MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where
there are obstacles and/or for
towing operations using cables or
other non-rigid devices.
Respecting the above conditions,
towing must take place with two
vehicles (one towing, the other
towed) aligned as much as
possible along the same centre
line.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct maintenance permits the
performance of the car to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING ...............200
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN .....201
PERIODIC CHECKS ........................20
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR .....207
CHECKING LEVELS........................208
AIR CLEANER/POLLEN
FILTER/DIESEL FILTER....................213
BATTERY ........................................214
WHEELS AND TYRES.....................215
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERS ..........................................21
BODYWORK ...................................218
INTERIORS .....................................220
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SCHEDULED
SERVICINGCorrect servicing is essential in
guaranteeing a long life for the car
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has
prepared a series of checks and service
operations to be carried out every
30,000 kilometres (for 1.4 petrol
versions) or every 35,000 kilometres (for
1750 Turbo Petrol and diesel versions).
Check the items on the Scheduled
Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.)
before 30,000/35,000 km and between
these services deadlines.
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an
Alfa Romeo Dealership according to a
set time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may
be carried out only with your explicit
agreement. If your car is used
frequently for towing, the interval
between one service operation and the
next should be reduced.WARNING
At 2,000 km from the next service
operation the display will show a
message.
The Scheduled Services intervals are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure
to comply with the schedule may
invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir VERSIONSThousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months24 48 72 96 120 144Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning
lights, passenger compartment, luggage compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)●●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper system●●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●●
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●●
Condition and status visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes etc.)●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic brakes/clutch,
screen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●●
Check timing belt condition●●
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Thousands of miles 18 36 54 72 90 108
Thousands of kilometres 30 60 90 120 150 180
Months24 48 72 96 120 144Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●●
Check exhaust emissions.●●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up the electro-hydraulic actuator oil level
(versions with Alfa TCT)●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replacement of toothed timing belt (*)●
Replace spark plugs (**)●●●●●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●●
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) (***)●●●●●●
Change brake fluid(****)●●●
Replace pollen filter(*****)●●●●●●(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, town driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) For 1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to observe
the following: only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the “Engine” paragraph in
the "Technical Specifications" section); strictly comply with the replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; you are advised to contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have plugs replaced.
(***) If the vehicle has an annual mileage of less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and engine oil filter should be changed every 12 months.
(****) The brake fluid must be changed every 24 months.
(*****) The pollen filter must be replaced every 12 months.
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1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONSThousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months24 48 72 96 120Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning
lights, passenger compartment, luggage compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper system●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Condition and status visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes etc.)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic brakes/clutch,
screen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check timing belt condition●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)●
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Thousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months24 48 72 96 120Check exhaust emissions.●●●●●
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge●●●●●
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket)●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replacement of toothed timing belt (*)●
Replace spark plugs●●
Replace air cleaner cartridge●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (**)
Change brake fluid(***)●●
Replace pollen filter(****)●●●●●(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, town driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the car usage conditions, it is signalled by the warning light or message (for
versions/markets, where provided) in the instrument panel and must never exceed 12 months.
(***) The brake fluid must be changed every 24 months.
(****) The pollen filter must be replaced every 12 months.
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