2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta airbag

SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE
BAGS - WINDOW
BAGS)To increase protection of occupants in
case of side collision, the car is
equipped with front side bags for pelvis,
chest and shoulder protection (side
bags) for the driver and the passenger
and airbags protecting the head of front
and rear occupants (window bags).
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (head-on collisions,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc...) is not
an indication of system malfunction.
FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS
(SIDE BAGS)
These comprise two types of bags
located in the front seat backrests fig.
124 which protect the pelvic, chest and
shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium-high
severity.
SIDE AIRBAGS FOR
HEAD PROTECTION
(WINDOW BAGS)
This comprises two "curtain" bags
housed behind the roof side linings and
covered by special trims fig. 125.It is designed to protect the head of
front and rear occupants in the event of
a side collision, thanks to the wide
cushion inflation surface.
The deployment of side bags in the
event of side impacts of low severity is
not required.
The airbags are not deployed in the
event of low-severity impacts (for which
the retaining action of the seat belts is
sufficient). It is therefore always
necessary to wear seat belts.In the event of a side impact, the
system provides optimum protection if
the passenger assumes the correct
position on the seat, thus allowing
correct window bag deployment.
IMPORTANT
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front and/or side bags may activate
in the event of sharp knocks to the
underbody of the car (e.g. impact with
steps, pavements, potholes or road
bumps etc.).
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SAFETY

When the airbag deploys it emits a
small amount of dust: the dust is
harmless and does not indicate the
beginning of a fire. The dust may irritate
the skin and eyes however: in this
case, wash with neutral soap
and water.
Airbag checking, repair and
replacement must be carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
in different ways, according to the
type of impact. Failure to deploy of one
of the devices does not necessarily
indicate a system malfunction.
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WARNING
90) Do not hook rigid objects to the
coat hooks and to the support
handles.
91) Do not rest your head, arms or
elbows on the door, windows or
the area in which the window bag
is located to avoid possible injury
during inflation.
92) Never lean your head, arms and
elbows out of the window.
93) If the
warning light does not
switch on when the key is turned
to MAR-ON, or stays on while
driving (on some versions
together with a message on the
display) there may be a fault in the
restraint systems. In this case,
airbags or pretensioners may not
be activated in the case of an
accident or (in a lesser number of
cases) they may be activated
incorrectly. Before proceeding,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have the system checked
immediately.94) Do not travel holding objects on
your lap, opposite the breast,
holding a pipe, pencil, etc. in your
lips. Airbag deployment after a
collision could cause serious
damage/injury.
95) If the car has been subject to
theft, attempted to theft,
vandalism or flooding, have the
airbag system checked by an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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96) When the ignition key is in and
turned in the MAR-ON position
and the engine is off, the airbags
may deploy if the car is crashed
by another moving vehicle.
Therefore, even if the car is
stationary, when an active
passenger airbag is fitted, DO
NOT install rear facing child
restraint systems on the front
passenger seat. Deployment of
the airbag following an impact
could cause fatal injuries to the
child. Therefore, always
deactivate the passenger airbag
when a rear facing child restraint
system is installed on the front
passenger seat. The front
passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible
in order to avoid the child
restraint system from coming into
contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the
child restraint system has been
removed. Also remember that,
if the key is turned to STOP, none
of the safety devices (airbags or
pretensioners) will be deployed in
the event of a collision. Non-
deployment in such cases does
not indicate a system malfunction.97) When the ignition key is turned
to MAR-ON, the
warning light
turns on (front airbag on
passenger's side enabled) and
blinks for a few seconds to remind
that the passenger airbag will
activate in the event of a collision.
Then it turns off.
98) The front airbags deploy in the
event of more severe collisions
than those required for deploying
the pretensioners. When the
impact is between the two
deployment thresholds, it is
normal that pretensioners only are
engaged.
99) The airbag does not replace seat
belts, but increases their
efficiency. Because front airbags
are not deployed for low-speed
crashes, side collisions, rear-end
shunts or rollovers, occupants are
protected, in addition to any side
bags, only by their seat belts,
which must therefore always be
fastened.
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SAFETY

WARNING
129) If the fuse blows again contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
130) Never replace a fuse with another with a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
131) If a general protection fuse (MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE) blows, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
132) Before replacing a fuse, make sure that the ignition key has been removed and that all the other services are
switched off and/or deactivated.
133) Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a safety system (airbags, brakes), power unit system (engine, gearbox) or
steering system general protection fuse blows.
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– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 54
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 87
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)......................................... 67
Dual Pinion active steering ............. 79
Dusk sensor ................................... 36EBD system .................................. 65
Electric sun roof ............................. 52
Electric windows ............................ 56
– Controls .................................... 57"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 68Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 225
Engine compartment
– washing .................................... 219
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 102
Engine............................................ 227
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 212
– marking ..................................... 224
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 211
– level check ................................ 211
EOBD system ................................ 79
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 65
External courtesy lights .................. 38
External lights................................. 35Extinguisher ................................... 51
Filling the tank ............................... 86
Fitting "Universal" child seat ........... 140
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 176
Flashing ......................................... 37
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 247
Fog lights ................................. 45-184"Follow Me Home" device ............. 38Front airbags................................. 146
Front armrest ................................. 48
Front driver side airbag................... 146
Front passenger airbag .................. 146
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Fuel consumption .......................... 251
Fuel cut-off system......................... 46
Fuel level gauge ............................. 102
Fuel supply..................................... 231
Fuel tank cap ................................. 86
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .................... 187Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 91
Glove compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 187Handbrake.................................... 156
Hazard warning lights..................... 45
HBA system ................................... 67
Headlights...................................... 64– Adjusting headlights abroad ...... 64
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 64
– Light beam direction.................. 64
Headlight washers ......................... 217
Head restraints............................... 18
– "Anti-Whiplash" device .............. 19
– Front headrests ......................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 19
Hill Holder system .......................... 66
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 224
– Chassis marking........................ 224
– engine marking.......................... 224
– identification data plate.............. 224
Ignition device ................................ 15
– Steering lock ............................. 16
Installing a Universal Isofix child
seat.............................................. 143
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 81
Interior fittings ................................ 47
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 220
iTPMS system ................................ 77Jack.............................................. 171Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 183
INDEX

– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 184
Luggage compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Luggage compartment................... 59
– Bag hooks................................. 62
– Closing the luggage
compartment ............................ 60
– Emergency luggage
compartment opening ............... 59
– Extending the luggage
compartment ............................ 60
– Luggage compartment
initialisation ................................ 60
– Luggage retaining net ................ 62
– Opening the luggage
compartment ............................ 59
– Securing your load .................... 61M
ain beam headlights .................. 37
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 207
– periodic checks ......................... 207
– scheduled servicing ................... 200
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 201
Manual climate control ................... 24
Menu options ................................. 93
Money holder ................................. 50
MSR system .................................. 67
Multifunction display....................... 90
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 185Parking ......................................... 155
– Handbrake ................................ 156
Parking lights ................................. 36
Parking sensors ............................. 82
Performance .................................. 241
Pollen filter ..................................... 213
Power sockets ............................... 49
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready
Alert Brake) .................................. 68
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .... 143
Pretensioners ................................. 137
– Load limiters.............................. 137
Protecting the environment ............ 87Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ........................................ 81
Rain sensor .................................... 39
Raising the car ............................... 197
Rear armrest .................................. 48
Rear fog lights ................................ 45
Rear fog lights/reversing lights........ 184
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Rear view mirrors ........................... 20
– Door mirrors .............................. 21
– Internal mirror ............................ 20
Rear window washer jets ............... 217
Rear window washer– rear window washer fluid level ... 212
Rear window washer/wiper ............ 40
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement..................... 217
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ......................................... 90
Refuelling ....................................... 244
Refuelling the car ........................ 85-86
Rev counter ................................... 102
Rim Protector (tyres)....................... 237
Roof lights...................................... 42
– Courtesy lights .......................... 44
– Front roof light ........................... 42
– Glove compartment light ........... 44
– Luggage compartment roof
light ........................................... 44
– Rear roof light............................ 43
Roof rack/ski rack .......................... 63
Saving fuel .................................... 164
SBR system (Seat Belt
Reminder) .................................... 135
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 201
Seat belts....................................... 134
– Use ........................................... 134
Seats ............................................. 16
– Front seats ................................ 16
Setup menu ................................... 92
Side airbags (Side Bags -
Window Bags).............................. 150
Side bags (front side airbags) ......... 150

Side lights/brake lights ................... 184
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights .................................... 36
Ski compartment ........................... 49“Smart Bag” system (Multistage
front airbags)................................ 146Snow chains ................................. 167
Snow tyres ..................................... 167
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 102
Starting the engine ......................... 154
Starting the engine ......................... 170
– Bump starting ........................... 170
– Jump starting ............................ 170
Start&Stop system ......................... 73
Steering lock .................................. 16
Steering system ............................. 235
Steering wheel ............................... 19
Storage compartments .................. 47
Storing the car ............................... 168
Sun visors ...................................... 51
Suspension .................................... 234
Symbols......................................... 10Technical specifications ................ 224
The keys ........................................ 11
– CODE Card ............................... 11
– Key without remote control........ 11– Key with remote control............. 12
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 185
Towing the car ............................... 197
– Attaching the tow hook ............. 197
Towing trailers ................................ 166
– Installing a tow hook.................. 166
Transmission .................................. 232
TRIP button.................................... 104
Trip Computer ................................ 102
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ................... 236
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) ............... 176
– inflation pressure ....................... 239
– snow tyres................................. 238
– tyres provided ........................... 238
Using the Gearbox........................ 156W
arning lights and messages ....... 106
Weights.......................................... 242
Welcome movement ...................... 91
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim
code ......................................... 237
– dimensions................................ 238
Wheels and tyres ........................... 215
– changing a wheel ...................... 171
– spare wheel............................... 236
– tyre inflation pressure................. 239
Wheels– rims and tyres ........................... 236
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 150
Window cleaning............................ 39
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 219
Windscreen/rear window wiper
– blades ....................................... 216
Windscreen washer
– windscreen washer fluid level .... 212
Windscreen washer nozzles ........... 217
Windscreen washer/wiper .............. 39
– “Smart washing” function .......... 39
Windscreen wiper
– replacing wiper blades............... 216
Wiring for radio system .................. 80
INDEX