2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta fuel

SPEEDOMETER (SPEED
INDICATOR)
This shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The warning light in the gauge lights up
when there are only 8 to 10 litres of
fuel remaining in the tank; if this
happens, refuel as soon as possible.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel delivery could
damage the catalytic converter.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The needle shows the temperature of
the engine coolant and starts supplying
indications when the fluid temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
assumes different positions within
the scale depending on the usage
conditions.
The warning light turns on to indicate
an overheating of the engine coolant. In
this case, stop the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when
the key is turned to MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate memories, called "Trip A"
and "Trip B", where the car's
"complete missions" (journeys) are
recorded in a reciprocally
independent manner.
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start
of a new journey.
“Trip A” is used to display the figures
relating to:
❒Range
❒Distance travelled
❒Average fuel consumption
❒Instant fuel consumption
❒Average speed
❒Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the
figures relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
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❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time).
The “Trip B” function may be disabled
(see “Activating Trip B”). “Range” and
“Instant consumption" parameters
cannot be reset.
VALUES DISPLAYED
Range
This indicates the indicative distance
that may be travelled with the fuel in the
tank, assuming that driving conditions
do not change.
The display will show the reading '-----'
when the following events take place:
❒range value lower than 50 km (or
30 mi)
❒car parked with engine running for a
long period.IMPORTANT The range can be affected
by several factors: driving style (see
“Driving style” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter), type of
route (motorway, towns and cities,
mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use
(load, tyre pressures, etc.). Trip
planning must therefore take the above
into account.
Distance covered
Shows the distance covered since the
start of the new journey.
Average consumption
Shows the approximate average fuel
consumption since the start of the new
journey.
Instantaneous consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption.
The value is constantly updated. The
display will show “----”ifthecar
is parked with the engine running.Average speed
This shows the average car speed as a
function of the overall time elapsed
since the start of the new journey.
Trip time
The time elapsed since the start of a
new journey.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberFUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
The warning light turns on when about8-10
litres of fuel are left in the tank.
When the remaining range is lower than approx.
50 km (or equivalent value in miles), on some
versions the display will show a warning
message.
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WARNING
67) If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGENERAL FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on in the
circumstances indicated below.In these cases contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have the fault fixed as soon as possible.
Fuel cut-off
The warning light switches on when the fuel
cut-off system intervenes. The display shows the
dedicated message.
Start&Stop system failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a fault is
detected in the Start&Stop system.
Rain sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when a rain sensor
fault is detected.
Parking sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
See the following description for “Parking sensor
failure”.
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WARNING
68) Failure of the
warning light is indicated by the
warning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the passenger side airbag. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
IMPORTANT
13) If, turning the ignition key to MAR-ON, the
warning light does not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing
when travelling (on certain versions together with the message on the display), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT
14) The presence of water in the fuel supply system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and
irregular engine operation. If the
warning light comes on in the instrument panel (together with a message in the
display) contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come
on immediately after refuelling, water has probably been poured into the tank: turn the engine off immediately and
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberiTPMS SYSTEMIMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be
compromised. Stop the car, avoiding sharp
braking and steering. Repair immediately using
the dedicated kit (see the "Repairing a wheel"
paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter)
and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon
as possible.
iTPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected in the iTPMS.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without
sensors, the display will show a warning message
until initial conditions are restored.In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
as soon as possible.
Low tyre pressure - See manual
The warning light switches on, together with a
dedicated message on the display, to indicate that
the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In
these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.In any situation in which the message on the
display is "See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer
to the contents of the "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with
the indications that you find there.
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SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol on the
displayWhat it means What to do
FUEL CUT-OFF
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if the fuel cut-off intervenes.For the fuel cut-off system reactivation procedure,
refer to the "Fuel Cut-Off System" section of the
"Controls" paragraph, in the "Knowing your car"
chapter. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel
supply, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
On versions equipped with "Reconfigurable
multifunction display", a message and a symbol
will appear when the outdoor temperature falls to
or below 3°C.
On versions with “Multifunction display” only the
dedicated message is shown.
IMPORTANT In the event of outside temperature
sensor failure, the digits that indicate the value are
replaced by dashes.BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if there is a fault in the brake
lights.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a
blown protection fuse or an interruption of the
electrical connection.DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if there is a fault in the dusk
sensor.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault
fixed as soon as possible.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Let’s get to the "heart" of the car:
seeing how you can exploit all of its
potential to the full.
We’ll look at how to drive it in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome
companion, with our comfort and
our wallets in mind.STARTING THE ENGINE ................15
PARKING ........................................155
USING THE GEARBOX ...................15
ALFA TCT .......................................157
SAVING FUEL .................................164
TOWING TRAILERS ........................16
SNOW TYRES ................................167
SNOW CHAINS...............................167
STORING THE CAR ........................168
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