2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia lock

The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 115:
ZoneDistance from the
rear of the vehicle
Red 0 ÷ 11.8 in (30 cm)
Yellow11.8 in
(30 cm) ÷ 3.3
ft (1 m)
Green 3.3 ft (1 m) or more
IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range. of the
video cam.
WARNING
115)Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a slow
speed, so as to promptly brake in the case of
obstacles.
IMPORTANT
47)It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free from
any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the camera while cleaning
it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
camera must be washed using clean water,
with the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. In washing stations which use
steam or high-pressure jets, clean the
camera quickly, keeping the nozzle more
than 10 cm away from the sensors. Also, do
not apply stickers to the camera.
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE
Always stop the engine before refuelling.
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 95
(EN228 specification).
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DIESEL ENGINES
Only use Diesel for motor vehicles
(EN590 specification).
REFUELLING PROCEDURE
The fuel flap is unlocked when the central
door locking system is released, while it
is automatically locked when the central
locking system is applied.
Opening the flap
To refuel proceed as follows:
open flap fig. 116, pressing on the
point shown by the arrow;
remove the closing cap;
introduce the dispenser in the filler
and refuel;
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after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds in
order for the fuel to flow inside the tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler, close the plug and then close the
flap.
The label indicates the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL=petrol,
DIESEL=diesel fuel), fig. 117.Emergency fuel flap opening
In the event of an emergency the fuel flap
can be opened by operating from inside
the boot.
Proceed as follows:
open the boot and reach the
emergency opening cable placed on the
side of the fuel filler;
pull the cord to unlock the fuel flap,
open the fuel flap by pressing on it
(see the previous instructions).
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it
at a distance of at least 10 in (20 cm).
WARNING
116)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for the
car. The use of non-compliant objects/plugs
could cause a pressure increase inside the
tank, resulting in dangerous situations.
117)Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
118)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
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TYPES OF BULBS
The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs
Glass bulbs (type A): they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to the
side and pull it out.
Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.
Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB
IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb when
the engine is off. Also ensure that the
engine is cold, to prevent the risk of
burns.
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen headlights
Dipped headlights
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
remove the top cover from the wheel
arch by unscrewing the two fixing screws
fig. 119;
remove the cover fig. 120;
remove the bulb/connector assembly
from the headlight body fig. 121;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
connector;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the connector;
then insert the bulb/connector
assembly in the housing on the headlight
body and make sure that it is locked
correctly;
remount the lid and cover, tightening
the fixing bolts.
Main beam headlights
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
operating inside the engine
compartment fig. 122;
remove the cover fig. 123;
turn the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly anticlockwise and
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then slide it off the headlight body
fig. 124;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the protective cover.
Direction indicators
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
operating inside the engine
compartment fig. 125;
remove cover by turning it fig. 126;
release the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly and then slide it off
the headlight body fig. 127;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the protective cover.
Front fog lights
To replace the bulbs, proceed as follows:
remove the lower cover from the
wheel arch by unscrewing the two fixing
screws fig. 128;
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pull out the bulb-bulb holder unit from
the headlight body by turning it
anticlockwise fig. 129;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the cover by tightening the two
fixing screws.
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights
To replace the bulbs of the main beam
headlights/dipped headlights contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership
WARNING
119)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF
SCALDING!
120)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
121)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas,
in the case of breakage they may burst
causing glass fragments to be projected
outwards.
IMPORTANT
49)Halogen bulbs must be handled holding
the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan of
the bulb. In the event of accidental contact,
wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened with
alcohol and let the bulb dry.
REPLACING FUSES
INTRODUCTION
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Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
Fuse extracting pliers
To replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked
to the boot fusebox cover fig. 130.
Grab the pliers from the upper tabs,
press them and extract the pliers pulling
upwards.
The pliers fig. 131 have two different
ends, specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the
vehicle.
1: MINI fuse;
2: J-CASE fuse.
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CONTROL UNIT UNDER PASSENGER SIDE FOOTBOARD
FUNCTIONFUSEAMPERE
Front electric window (driver side) F3325
Front electric window (passenger side) F3425
Supply

for Connect system, Climate Control system, Alarm,
Electric door mirror folding, EOBD system, USB port F36


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Safe

Lock device (driver side door unlock - where provided), Doors
unlock, Central lock F38
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Windscreen washer pump F4320
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131)Repairs are not possible in the case of
damage to the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
132)Never operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk of
overheating. The Tire Repair Kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs, so the
repaired tyres may only be used temporarily.
133)As required by current regulations, the
information on chemical substances for the
protection of human health and the
environment and on the safe use of the
sealing fluid are on the packaging label.
Compliance with the indications on the label
is an essential condition to ensure the safety
and the effectiveness of the product.
Remember to carefully read the label before
use; the user of the product is responsible
for any damages caused by improper use.
The sealing fluid has an expiry date. Replace
the bottle if the sealant has expired.
134)If the pressure falls below 1.8 bar, do
not drive any further: the Tire Repair Kit
cannot guarantee proper seal because the
tyre is too damaged. Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
135)The Tire Repair Kit provide a
temporary repair, therefore the tyre must be
examined and repaired by a specialist as
soon as possible. The sealant is suitable for
use at temperatures in the range from −40°C
to +50°C.IMPORTANT
52)In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to repair
tyres showing damage on the tyre tread up
to max. 6mm diameter.
IMPORTANT
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the battery is flat, a jump starting can
be performed using the battery and the
cables of another vehicle, or using an
auxiliary battery. In all cases, the battery
used must have a capacity equal to or a
little higher than the flat one.
Jump starting may be dangerous if
carried out incorrectly: carefully follow
the procedures described below.
53)
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not use an auxiliary battery or any
other source of external supply with a
voltage above 12 V: the battery, the
starter, the alternator and the electrical
system of the vehicle could be damaged.
Do not attempt jump starting if the
battery is frozen. The battery could break
and explode!
REMOTE BATTERY CONNECTION
POLES
To facilitate the operation, the remote
poles of the battery for the jump starting
can be found in the engine compartment:
the battery, on the other hand, is placed
in the luggage compartment.
The negative terminal (-) fig. 141 fig. 8 is
positioned next to the right bonnet lock.
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