2015 Alfa Romeo Giulietta detected

GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the
utmost attention to any obstacles that
could be located above or below the
sensors.
Objects located near the rear of the car
are not detected under certain
circumstances and could therefore
cause damage to the car or be
damaged.
The following conditions may influence
the performance of the parking sensor
system:
❒reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint
❒the sensors may detect a non-
existent obstacle (echo interference)
due to mechanical interference, for
example when washing the car,
in rain (strong wind), hail;
❒The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle.❒sensor performance can also be
influenced by the position of the
sensors. For example by a change in
the ride setting (caused by the wear
of the shock absorbers, suspension),
overloading the vehicle and carrying
out specific tuning operations that
require the vehicle to be lowered;
❒The detection of obstacles at the top
part of the car may not be
guaranteed because the system
detects obstacles that could cause
an impact with the car in the bottom
part.
IMPORTANT
11) The sensors must be clean of
mud, dirt, snow and ice in order
for the system to work. Be careful
not to scratch or damage the
sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors must be
washed using clean water, with
the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high
pressure jets or steam cleaning,
clean the sensors very quickly
keeping the jet more than 10 cm
away.
WARNING
59) Only have the bumpers repainted
or any retouches to the paintwork
in the area of the sensors carried
out by an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
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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 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.
Dusk sensor failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light comes on when a dusk sensor
fault is detected.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The warning light comes on when the engine oil
pressure sensor is faulty. The display shows the
dedicated message.
AFS adaptive lights failure
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected with the AFS adaptive lights (see the
“AFS adaptive lights” paragraph in the "Knowing
your vehicle" section). The display shows the
dedicated message.
Anti-pinch system failure
The warning light comes on when a fault is
detected in the electric window anti-pinch
system. The display shows the dedicated
message.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberExterior lights failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected on one of the following lights:
❒daytime running lights (DRL)
❒side lights
❒direction indicators
❒rear fog lights
❒number plate lights
The fault relating to these lights may be caused
by: one or more blown fuses, one or more blown
bulbs or a broken electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses
involved, in accordance with the "Fuse
replacement" paragraph, in chapter "In an
emergency". If this does not resolve the fault,
check, and if necessary replace, the bulbs
involved, in accordance with the "External bulb
replacement" paragraph, in chapter "In an
emergency".
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a
comprehensive check of the electrical system.
amberREAR FOG LIGHTS
This warning light comes on when the rear fog
lights are switched on.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
SYSTEM
ASR system failure
When the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON, the
warning light switches on, but should switch off
as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light will flash while driving to indicate
that the ASR system is intervening.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display)
does not switch off, or if it stays on with the
engine running, this means that an ASR system
malfunction has been detected.
On some versions, the display shows the
dedicated message.In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
Hill Holder system failure
The warning light switches on together with the
symbol and corresponding message on the
display to indicate Hill Holder system failure.In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
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❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver's door is opened with
creeping deactivated (for example
with handbrake engaged) without
pressing brake and/or accelerator
pedals;
❒a fault has been detected in the
transmission.
IMPORTANT Shifting to neutral (N) -
operated by the system - involves
a situation of inconsistency between
gear lever position and gear engaged.
The manoeuvre is accompanied by
an acoustic inconsistency signal. This
acoustic signal continues until the gear
lever is placed in P or N, to restore
the correct transmission operation
conditions.
PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, with the brake pedal
pressed, P must be engaged and, in
case of parking uphills/downhills, the
handbrake must be engaged.
Before releasing the brake pedal, wait
until P appears on the display.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car
before having positioned the lever in P.TOWING THE CAR
Make sure that the transmission is in
neutral (N), checking that the car moves
when pushed, and proceed in the
same way as for towing a normal car
with a manual gearbox.
IMPORTANT If the transmission cannot
be put in neutral (N), do not tow the
car and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Should the lever be in P,
release it before towing (see paragraph
"Positions of the lever").
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
With car stationary and gear engaged,
always keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
During prolonged stops with the engine
running, it is advisable to keep the
transmission in neutral (N).
To protect the clutch, never use the
accelerator to keep the car stationary
(for example when stopped uphills/
downhills): clutch overheating could
damage it. Use the brake pedal instead
or the handbrake and only press the
accelerator pedal when you wish to set
off.If reverse (R) is engaged, only engage
the 1stgear (or vice versa) when the car
is completely stopped.
Although it is highly inadvisable, if you
are driving downhill and, for unexpected
reasons, you let the car move forward
with the transmission in neutral (N),
when there is a request to engage
a gear, depending on the speed of the
car, the system will automatically
engage the best gear for the correct
transmission of drive torque to the
wheels.
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IMPORTANT
21) If the car is on a gradient, always
pull the handbrake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
22) Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed
and accelerator fully released.
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❒inflate the tyre to the pressure
indicated in the “Wheels” paragraph
in the “Technical data” chapter. In
order to obtain a more precise
reading, check the pressure value on
pressure gauge B fig. 153 with the
compressor off;
❒if after five minutes it is still impossible
to reach at least 1.8 bar, disengage
the compressor from the valve and
power socket, then move the car
forwards by approx. ten metres
in order to distribute the sealing fluid
inside the tyre evenly, then repeat
the inflation operation;
❒if you still cannot obtain a pressure of
at least 1.8 bar within 5 minutes from
the compressor switching on, do
not drive off and contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership;❒after having driven for about 10
minutes, stop and recheck the tyre
pressure; remember to engage
the handbrake;
❒if a pressure value of at least 1.8 bar
is detected, restore the correct
pressure (with the engine running and
the handbrake engaged), resume
driving and drive with great care to an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
CHECKING AND
RESTORING TYRE
PRESSURE
The compressor can also be used to
check and, if necessary, adjust the tyre
pressure.
Release quick coupling A fig. 157 and
connect it directly to the valve of the
tyre to be inflated.
152A0K0518
153A0K0519
154A0K0520
155A0K0128
156A0K0521
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