2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

CONTROLSHAZARD WARNING
LIGHTS
Operation
Press switch A fig. 40 to switch the
lights on/off.
Warning lights
and
on the
instrument panel switch on and switch
A flashes when the lights are on.
Emergency braking
In the event of emergency braking the
hazard warning lights are lit up
automatically as well as the
and
warning lights in the panel.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.17)
FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
Press button
fig. 41 to switch the
lights on/off.
With the lights on, warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.REAR FOG LIGHTS
Operation
Press button
fig. 41 to switch the
lights on/off.
The rear fog lights are only switched on
with the dipped headlights or front
fog lights on.
Press the button again to switch the
lights off, or switch off the dipped
headlights or the front fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the lights on, warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.
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CENTRAL LOCKING
Operation
Press the
fig. 42 button to lock all
doors at the same time.
Locking takes place irrespective of the
position of the ignition key.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
Operation
This intervenes in the case of an impact
causing:
❒the interruption of the fuel supply with
the engine consequently cutting out;
❒the automatic unlocking of the doors;
❒the interior lights being switched on.
The intervention of the system is
indicated by a message shown on the
display.Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the car or near the tank area.
18)
After a collision, turn the ignition key to
STOP to prevent the battery from
running down.
To restore the correct operation of the
car, proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒activate the right direction indicator;
❒deactivate the right direction
indicator;
❒activate the left direction indicator;
❒deactivate the left direction indicator;
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP
position;
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position.
WARNING
17) The use of hazard warning lights
is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are driving in:
comply with legal requirements.
18) If, after an impact, you smell fuel
or notice leaks from the fuel
system, do not reactivate the
system to avoid the risk of fire.
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INTERIOR FITTINGSSTORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
19)
Upper compartment
Operate in the point shown by the
arrow to open the compartment A fig.
43.
Passenger side glove
compartment
Operate handle A fig. 44 to open the
compartment.
When the compartment is opened, a
courtesy light switches on.
There is a document holder inside the
compartment and an eyewear holder
on the rear of the flap.On some versions the compartments
may be heated/cooled by an air vent
connected to the climate control
system (operate wheel A fig. 45 to
adjust the air flow rate in the lower
compartment).In versions with dual-zone automatic
climate control system, the glove
compartment is set to the same
temperature as the passenger's side.43
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FRONT ARMREST
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats.
To bring it to its standard use position,
push it downwards.
The front armrest is equipped with an
inner storage compartment.
To access the compartment, position
the armrest in the standard use
configuration (fully down) and then lift
the cover with lining A fig. 46.For correct use of the armrest specific
measures must be followed for the
opening of the cover:
❒it must be opened only with armrest
completely lowered;
❒to prevent content of the armrest
from falling, the opening of the cover
is inhibited in positions other than
"completely lowered".
NOTE During the armrest tilting stage
(complete tilting upwards or
downwards), make sure the cover with
lining is always closed correctly.REAR ARMREST
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To use armrest A fig. 47, lower it as
shown in the figure.
Two B cup or can holders are obtained
in the armrest. To use these, pull tab
C in the direction shown by the arrow.
A storage compartment is available
inside the armrest; this can be
accessed by raising the flap.46
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SKI COMPARTMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The compartment may be used for
carrying long loads.
To access the compartment, lower the
rear armrest and then press device A
fig. 48 to lower flap B.
POWER SOCKETS
These are located on the central tunnel
fig. 49 and on the left side of the
luggage compartment fig. 50 (for
versions/markets, where provided).
They only operate with the ignition key
at MAR-ON.If you request the smokers' kit, the
socket on the central tunnel is replaced
with a cigar lighter (see following
paragraph).IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adaptors.48
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CIGAR LIGHTER
This is located on the central tunnel.
Press button A fig. 51 to activate the
cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button goes
back to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
20)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter has switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adaptors.ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable spring-
loaded plastic box that can be fitted
into the glass/can holder on the central
tunnel fig. 52.
21)
MONEY HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions a money holder is
present on the central tunnel fig. 53.
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SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror. They can be
adjusted forwards and sideways.
A courtesy mirror with light is fitted
behind the visors. The light allows to
use the mirror in poor visibility
conditions.
Lift cover A fig. 54 to access the mirror.
IMPORTANT On both sides of the
passenger side sun visor there is a label
remembering that it is compulsory to
deactivate the airbags if a rearward
facing child restraint system is fitted.
Always comply with the instructions on
the sun visor (see the "Front airbag"
paragraph in chapter "Safety").EXTINGUISHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located under the front
passenger seat fig. 55.
NOTE On some versions, the
extinguisher is located on the right side
of the luggage compartment inside a
suitable container.
WARNING
19) Do not travel with the storage
compartments open: they may
injure the front seat occupants in
the event of an accident.
20) The cigar lighter reaches high
temperatures Handle it carefully
and make sure that children do
not use it: risk of fire and/or
burns.
21) Do not use the ashtray as a
waste paper basket: it may catch
fire in contact with cigarette
stubs.
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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.
OPERATION
The sun roof can be operated only with
the ignition key turned to MAR-ON.
Controls A and B fig. 56 on the panel
next to the front roof light control sun
roof opening/closing.Roof opening
Press and hold down button A fig. 56:
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 fig. 56 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 the
button again.
3)22)
Closing the sun roof
With the roof in the fully open position,
press button B fig. 56: 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.ANTI-PINCH SAFETY
DEVICE
The sun roof has an anti-pinch safety
system capable of detecting the
presence of an obstacle whilst the roof
is closing; when this happens, the
system stops and the movement of the
front glass is immediately reversed.
SUN BLINDS
To open the blinds, grip handle A fig.
57, following the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired position is
reached.
To close them, carry out the procedure
in reverse.
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