2016 Alfa Romeo Giulia immobilizer

In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle starts here.
The handbook that you are reading simply and directly explains
how it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see immediately what is described here for
yourself.
KNOWING YOUR CAR
INSTRUMENT PANEL............................10
THEKEYS...................................11
IGNITION DEVICE..............................12
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER...........................13
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................14
DOORS.....................................14
SEATS.....................................18
HEADRESTS.................................21
STEERING WHEEL..............................22
REAR VIEW MIRRORS...........................23
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................24
INTERIOR LIGHTS..............................28
WINDSCREEN WIPER . ...........................28
CLIMATE CONTROL.............................30
WINDOW WINDERS.............................32
ELECTRIC SUNROOF............................33
BONNET....................................34
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT........................35

3)Before leaving the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the handbrake. On versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
activate mode P (Park) and press the ignition
device to set it to STOP. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by pressing
the button on the handle.
4)For versions equipped with the Keyless
Start system, do not leave the electronic key
inside or near the car or in a place accessible
to children. Do not leave the vehicle with the
ignition device in ON position. A child could
activate the electric window winders, other
controls or even start the vehicle.
5)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.ENGINE IMMOBILIZER
The Engine Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle
preventing to start the engine.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition device is set to ON, the
Engine Immobilizer system identifies the
code transmitted by the key. If the code
is recognised as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition device is brought back
to STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.Irregular operation
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, theicon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring the
ignition device to STOP and then to ON; if
it is still blocked, try with the other keys
provided. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage drop).
If the display persists, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol switches on, together with a buzzer warning, to indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
16)
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The symbol switches on, along with the related message on the display, to indicate low engine oil level.
On the QV version, the level must also be checked using the dipstick below the boot (see chapter "Servicing and care").
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(where provided)
The symbol switches on when the speed limit of 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded.
IMPORTANT
16)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with hot
engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
Amber symbols
Symbol What it means
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Engine Immobilizer system failure
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Engine Immobilizer system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
Break-in attempt
The symbol switches on when the ignition device is moved to ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt detected by the
alarm system.
Electronic key not recognised
The symbol switches on when the engine is started and the electronic key is not recognized by the system.
Alarm system failure
This symbol switches on to report an alarm system failure.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

INDEX
“Alfa DNA” system............109
ABS (system)................66
Active safety systems...........66
AFS function................26
Airbag
Front airbags..............95
Side airbags...............99
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)............95
Alarm system................14
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque
Vectoring) system...........68
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............30
Automatic transmission.........106
Battery..................148
Battery recharging............149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............154
Bonnet . ...................34
Brakes
brake fluid level............147
Broken-down vehicle towing......138
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......69
Carrying children safely.........83
Checking levels..............146
Child protection systems.........83
Child safety device.............16
Climate control system..........30CO2 emissions..............171
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............38
CONTROLS................177
Controls on tunnel..........177
Steering wheel control summary
table..................180
Tunnel control summary table . . .177
CONTROLS ON STEERING
WHEEL.................180
Cruise Control...............112
Daytime running lights (DRL)......25
Dimensions................163
Dipped headlights.............25
Dipped headlights
(changing a bulb)...........125
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................126
Display....................40
Doors.....................14
Driving assistance systems.......69
Driving modes...............109
DTC (system)................66
Dusk sensor.................25
Electric parking brake..........103
Electric steering wheel heating.....22
Electric sunroof..............33
Electric windows..............32
Emergency starting...........134
Engine...................159engine coolant level .........147
Engine compartment..........146
Engine Immobilizer (system).......13
Engine oil
consumption . .............147
level check...............147
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................66
External lights...............24
Fluids and lubricants..........166
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....126
Forward Collision
Warning (system) . . ..........71
Front ceiling light..............28
Front fog lights . . .............25
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .125
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights (bulb
replacement). .............127
Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (electric adjustment)....18
Front seats (manual adjustments)....18
Fuel consumption............170
Fuel cut-off system...........137
Fuse boxes................128
Fuses (replacement)...........127
Hazard warning lights..........122