2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta ABS

STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.
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WARNING
2) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
3) When getting out of the car,
always remove the key to prevent
someone from accidentally
activating the controls.
Remember to engage the
handbrake. Engage 1
stgear if the
car is parked uphill or reverse if
the car is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
car.4) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
device). This could badly affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the non-compliance
of the car with approval
requirements.
5) Never remove the key while the
car is moving. The steering wheel
will lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being
towed as well.
SEATSFRONT SEATS
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift lever A fig. 12 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
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WARNING
10) Any adjustment of the steering
wheel position must be carried
out only with the car stationary
and the engine turned off.
11) It is absolutely forbidden to carry
out any after-market operation
involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting
type-approval requirements.
REAR VIEW
MIRRORSINTERNAL MIRROR
The rear view mirror has two different
positions: normal or anti-glare.
Adjustment
The mirror must be adjusted starting
from the normal position, with the lever
A fig. 19 towards the windscreen
(daytime use).
To prevent dazzling effects due to
following cars, the mirror can be moved
into the anti-glare position by moving
the lever A towards the back of the car.Electrochromic interior
mirror
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The electrochromic rear view mirror
fig. 20 comes with an adjustment
device to automatically prevent dazzling
effects due to following cars. This
function is set as default.
When reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.
When reverse gear is engaged, the
mirror is automatically set for daytime
use.19
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REDUCING THE
MEMORISED SPEED
This can be done in two ways:
❒by deactivating the device and then
storing the new speed
or
❒by moving the stalk downwards (–)
until the new speed, which will be
stored automatically, is reached.
Each movement of the lever
corresponds to a slight reduction in
speed of about 1 km/h, while keeping
the stalk held downwards will decrease
the speed continuously.
TURNING THE DEVICE
OFF
The device can be deactivated in the
following ways:
❒by turning ring nut A fig. 34 to the
OFF position
❒by switching off the engine;❒by pressing the brake pedal, the
clutch or the accelerator; in this
last case the system is not effectively
deactivated but the system gives
priority to the acceleration request.
The device still remains active,
without the need to press the RES
button to return to the previous
conditions once acceleration
is concluded.
Automatic deactivation
The device deactivates automatically in
the following cases:
❒if the ABS or ESC systems intervene;
❒with the car speed below the set
limit;
❒in the event of system failure.
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WARNING
15) When travelling with the device
active, do not move the gear lever
to neutral.
16) In the event of device faults or
failures, turn the ring nut A to
OFF and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
ROOF LIGHTSFRONT ROOF LIGHT
Switch A fig. 35 switches the roof lights
on/off.
A switch positions:
❒central position: lights C and E switch
on/off when the doors are opened/
closed;
❒pressed to the left(position OFF):
lights C and E are always switched
off;
❒pressed to the right(position
):
lights C and E are always switched
on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
Switch B switches light C on/off.
Switch D switches light E on/off.
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DOORSDOOR CENTRAL
LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the
outside
With the doors closed, press thebutton on the key (or on the
dashboard fig. 59)or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.
The door locking function is operated:
❒with all the doors closed;
❒with all the doors closed and the
luggage compartment open:Door unlocking from the
outside
Press the
button on the key or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking
from the inside
Press button
fig. 59 on the
dashboard.
IMPORTANT With central locking
active, pulling the internal opening lever
of the passenger side door unlocks
the door itself. Pulling the internal
opening lever of the driver side door
activates central unlocking.IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
lock device is engaged.
In the absence of electrical power
supply (e.g. blown fuse, battery
disconnected, etc.) it is still possible to
lock the doors manually.
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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.
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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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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.
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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
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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
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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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