2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

Folding the seats
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the headrests to the maximum
height, press both buttons A and B
fig. 68 to the side of the two
supports, then remove the head
restraints by sliding them upwards;
❒move the seat belts to the side,
making sure that they are correctly
extended and not twisted;
❒raise lever A fig. 69 to fold the left or
right side of the backrest and then
guide the backrest onto the cushion
(when lever A is raised, you will
see a “red band” B).Repositioning the rear
seat
Move the seat belts to the side, making
sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted.
Raise the previously folded backrest
until you hear the click of the locking
mechanism, visually checking that the
“red band” on lever A fig. 69 has
disappeared. The “red band” indicates
that the backrest is not secured.
Finally, reposition the head restraints,
inserting them correctly into their
housings.SECURING YOUR LOAD
The luggage compartment contains
two attachments A fig. 70 for the
cables that secure the load transported
and another two attachments are
located on the rear crossmember B.
24) 25)
IMPORTANT Every attachment has a
maximum load capacity of 100 kg.
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BAG HOOKS
There are also bag hooks inside the
luggage compartment.
LUGGAGE RETAINING
NET
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is useful for correctly arranging
the load and/or for transporting light
materials. The luggage retaining net is
available from Lineaccessori Alfa
Romeo.
WARNING
24) A heavy load that has not been
secured may cause serious
injuries to passengers in the event
of an accident.
25) If you are travelling in an area
with limited opportunities for
refuelling and you wish to bring
petrol with you in a petrol can, you
must do so in compliance with
current regulations and using an
approved can, appropriately
secured to the load securing
attachments. However, the risks
of fire in case of collision increase
anyway.
BONNETOPENING
Proceed as follows:
❒pull lever A fig. 71 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
❒operate lever B, in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and raise the
bonnet.
IMPORTANT Two side gas shock
absorbers are provided to assist in
opening the bonnet. Do not tamper
with the shock absorber and
accompany the bonnet while lifting it.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.CLOSING
Lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine
compartment then let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
locking device by trying to open it. If it is
not perfectly closed, do not try to
press the bonnet down but open it and
repeat the procedure.
26) 27)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the car is travelling.
The following plate is applied inside
the engine compartment fig. 72:
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WARNING
26) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be properly closed
while driving. Therefore, make
sure that the bonnet is properly
closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you discover that the
bonnet is not perfectly closed
during travel, stop immediately
and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
27) Perform these operations only
when the car is stationary.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACKThe attachments A are located in the
areas illustrated in the figure and can
only be accessed with the doors open.
28) 29)8) 9)
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes a
dedicated roof rack/ski rack for this car.
WARNING
28) After travelling for a few
kilometres, check to ensure that
the fixing screws for the
attachments are well tightened.
29) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the car to side wind.
IMPORTANT
8) Never exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see “Technical
specifications” section).
9) The size of the loads you
transport must strictly comply
with currently applicable
regulations.
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HEADLIGHTSLIGHT BEAM DIRECTION
The correct orientation of the headlights
is important for the driver's comfort
and safety as well as for all other road
users. This is also covered by a specific
rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers. Contact a Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the
headlights checked and adjusted, if
necessary.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT
CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key
in the MAR position and the dipped
headlights on.
Headlight alignment
adjustment
To adjust, press the
and
fig. 74
buttons. The adjustment position is
shown on the display.
Position 0
: one or two occupants in the
front seats.
Position 1
: 4 people.
Position 2
: 4 people + load in luggage
compartment.
Position 3
: driver + maximum permitted
load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment
every time that the load carried
changes.
IMPORTANT If the car is equipped with
Bixenon headlights, the headlight
alignment is controlled electronically, as
a consequence the
and
buttons
are not present.
FOG LIGHT ALIGNMENT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the headlights checked and
adjusted, if necessary.ADJUSTING THE
HEADLIGHTS ABROAD
The dipped headlights are aligned to
comply with the regulations of the
country of purchase. When travelling in
countries with opposite driving
direction, to avoid dazzling the drivers
on the other side of the road, you need
to cover areas of the headlight
according to the Highway code of the
country you are travelling in.
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ESC SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
car in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the car’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the appropriate
wheels. The torque supplied by
the engine can also be reduced in
order to maintain control of the car.
30) 31) 32) 33) 34)
The ESC system uses sensors installed
on the car to determine the trajectory
that the driver intends to follow and
compares it with the car’s effective
trajectory. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory, the
ESC system intervenes to counter the
car’s understeer or oversteer.
❒Oversteer: occurs when the car is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
❒Understeer: occurs when the car is
turning less than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.The ESC system also includes the
following systems:
❒EBD
❒ABS
❒CBC
❒ASR
❒HILL HOLDER
❒HBA
❒MSR
❒DST
❒“ELECTRONIC Q2” (“E-Q2”)
❒"PRE-FILL" (RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.EBD SYSTEM
The EBD system is an integral part of
the ESC system and intervenes during
braking, distributing the brake force
optimally between front and rear
wheels.
This guarantees greater braking stability
for the car, preventing sudden locking
of the rear wheels and the consequent
instability of the car.
ABS
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the car
can be controlled even during
emergency braking and optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes when braking
and the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.
The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.
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System intervention
A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and
noise indicates the intervention of the
ABS: this is completely normal when
the system intervenes.
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CBC (Cornering Brake
Control) SYSTEM
The system acts when braking on
corners, optimising the distribution of
brake pressure on the four wheels: the
system prevents the wheels on the
inside of the corner (less affected by the
weight of the car) from locking,
ensuring better stability and direction
for the car.ASR (Anti-Slip
Regulation) SYSTEM
42) 43) 44)
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
❒if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR system intervenes,
reducing the power transmitted by
the engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the
drive wheels, it also intervenes
automatically, braking the wheel that
is slipping.
System intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and facilitates starting on
slopes, activating automatically in the
following cases:
❒uphill: car stationary on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox
in neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
❒downhill: car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a maximum
of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator.
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When two seconds have elapsed,
without starting, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage it is possible to hear a
typical mechanical brake release noise,
indicating the imminent movement of
the car.
IMPORTANT The Hill Holder system is
not a parking brake; therefore, never
leave the car without having engaged
the handbrake, turned the engine
off and engaged first gear, so that it is
parked in safe conditions (for further
information read the "Parking"
paragraph in the "Starting and driving"
chapter).
IMPORTANT There may be situations
on small gradients (less than 8%),
with car laden, in which the Hill Holder
system may not activate, causing a
slight reversing motion and increasing
the risk of collision with another vehicle
or object. The driver is, in any case,
responsible for safe driving.HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) SYSTEM
45) 46) 47)
The HBA system is designed to
improve the car's braking capacity
during emergency braking. The system
detects emergency braking by
monitoring the speed and force with
which the brake pedal is pressed, and
consequently applies the optimal brake
pressure. This can reduce the braking
distance: the HBA system therefore
completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained by pressing the
brake pedal very quickly. In addition,
the brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is not necessary
anymore.
The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.MSR (Motor
Schleppmoment
Regelung) SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ABS, that intervenes, if there is a
sudden downshifting, restoring torque
to the engine, thereby preventing
excessive drive at the drive wheels
which, especially in poor grip
conditions, could lead to a loss in
stability of the car.
DST SYSTEM (Dynamic
Steering Torque)
This function integrates Dual Pinion
active steering into the operation of
ESC. For particular manoeuvres, the
ESC system controls the steering
to actuate a steering torque and assist
the driver in the best possible way.
The system operates the brakes and
steering in a coordinated manner to
increase the suspension and safety
level of the car as a whole. The steering
provides additional torque on the
steering wheel.
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“ELECTRONIC Q2”
SYSTEM (“E-Q2”)
The "Electronic Q2" system intervenes
during acceleration on corners, braking
the inner drive wheel and thus
increasing the traction of the outer
wheel (which bears more of the car’s
weight): the torque is thus distributed
optimally between the drive wheels
in accordance with the driving
conditions and road surface, permitting
particularly effective, sporty driving.
"PRE-FILL" SYSTEM
(RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)
(only with 'Dynamic" mode activated)
This function activates automatically
if the accelerator pedal is released
rapidly, reducing the brake pad travel
(both at front and back), with the aim of
preparing the braking system and
enhancing its responsiveness, thus
reducing the stopping distance in the
event of subsequent braking.
WARNING
30) The ESC system can’t alter the
natural laws of physics, and can’t
increase grip which depends on
the condition of the road.
31) The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
32) The capability of the ESC system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
33) For the correct operation of the
ASR system, the tyres must of
necessity be the same make and
type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the
prescribed type and dimensions.
34) The performance of the ESC
and ASR systems must not
encourage the driver to take
unnecessary risks. Your driving
style must always be suited to the
road conditions, visibility and
traffic. The driver is always
responsible for road safety.35) When the ABS intervenes and
you feel the brake pedal pulsating,
do not reduce the pressure, but
hold it down firmly and
confidently; in doing so you will
brake in the shortest distance
possible, depending on the
current road conditions.
36) For maximum efficiency of the
braking system, a bedding-in
period of about 500 km is
required: during this period it is
advisable to avoid sharp, repeated
and prolonged braking.
37) If the ABS intervenes, this
indicates that the grip of the tyres
on the road is nearing its limit:
you must slow down to a speed
compatible with the available grip.
38) The ABS can’t overrule the
natural laws of physics, and can’t
increase the grip available
according to the condition of the
road.
39) The ABS cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
40) The capability of the ABS must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as
to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
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