2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta lock

Opening
Press flap A fig. 94 to release it and
access fuel tank cap B. Then press cap
B and turn it anticlockwise.
61)
The cap is provided with a loss
prevention device C which attaches it
to the flap and prevents it from being
lost. Attach the cap to device D during
refuelling.
Emergency flap opening
In case of emergency, pull the cord A
fig. 95 on the right-hand side of the
boot to open the fuel flap.
Pulling the cord will unlock the flap: it
will then be necessary to press on
the flap to open it.Closure
Release cap B from device D and insert
it in its housing. Then tighten the cap
clockwise until one or more clicks
are heard. Finally, close flap A checking
that it is correctly locked.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap is
absolutely normal.
WARNING
61) Keep naked flames or lit
cigarettes away from the fuel tank
filler: fire risk. Avoid bringing
your face close to the filler, in
order not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT
The following devices are used for
reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:
catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and
evaporation control system
The following devices are used for
reducing diesel fuel engine emissions:
oxidising catalytic converter, exhaust
gas recirculation system (EGR) and
particulate filter (DPF).
62)
DIESEL PARTICULATE
FILTER (DPF)
(Diesel Particulate Filter)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The Diesel Particulate Filter is a
mechanical filter, integral to the exhaust
system, that physically traps carbon
particles present in the exhaust gases
of diesel engines.
The diesel particulate filter is needed to
eliminate almost all carbon particle
emissions in compliance with
current/future regulations and
standards.94A0K0598
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DISPLAY ......................................... 84
MENU ITEMS .................................. 87
CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ............................... 94
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 96
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ................................... 99
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 99
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 100
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 100
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 100
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 101
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 102
-DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 103
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 105
- ALFA TCT FAILURE .......................... 106
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 106
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 106
- DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERING
FAILURE ............................................. 107
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE/ALARM FAILURE ................. 107
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 108
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 109
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 110
-REAR FOG LIGHTS ........................... 111
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 112
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................... 112
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 112
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 113
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel
versions) ............................................. 114-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel
versions) ............................................. 114
- DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in
progress (diesel versions with DPF
only) ................................................... 116
- iTPMS SYSTEM ............................... 117
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 119
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 120
- CRUISE CONTROL (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 121
- SIDE LIGHTS ................................... 121
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 121
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 121
- FOG LIGHTS .................................... 121
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 122
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 122
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................... 123
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 123
- BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ................... 123
- DUSK SENSOR FAILURE ................. 123
- RAIN SENSOR FAILURE .................. 124
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 124
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 125
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 125
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 126
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INDICATOR.......................................... 122

Headlight sensor
(Automatic
headlight/dusk sensor
sensitivity adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function enables the headlights
to come on or go off depending on
external lighting conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level
1=minimum sensitivity, level 2=average
sensitivity, level 3=maximum sensitivity).
The higher the sensitivity set, the
lesser is the external light variation
needed to switch the lights on (e.g. with
a setting on level 3 at sunset the
headlights come on in advance in
relation to levels 1 and 2).
Proceed as follows to set the desired
adjustment:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash the previously
set level;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.Rain sensor (Rain
sensor sensitivity
adjustment)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to adjust the
rain sensor sensitivity to 4 levels.
To set the required sensitivity level
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button, the
previously set sensitivity level will
flash on the display;
❒press the
orbutton to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Activation/Trip B data
(Trip B enablement)
This function may be used to activate
(On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial
trip). For further information see “Trip
computer”.
Proceed as follows to switch the
function on and off:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Time adjustment (Clock
adjustment)
This function enables to set the clock
through two submenus: "Time" and
"Format".
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button and
two submenus ("Time" and "Format")
will be displayed;
❒press the
orbutton to
switch between the two submenus;
❒once you have selected a sub-menu
to be modified, press SET/
briefly;
❒when the “Time” submenu is entered,
by briefly pressing SET/
the
hours flash on the display;
❒press the
orbutton to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button,
which makes the display flash the
"minutes";
❒press the button
orto
make the adjustment.
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IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
button
oris pressed. Hold
down the button to increase/decrease
the setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
❒When you select "Format": briefly
pressing the SET/
button makes
the display mode flash on the display;
❒press button
orto select
“24h” or “12h”.
When you have made the required
settings, briefly press the SET/
button to go back to the submenu
screen or hold the button down to go
back to the main menu screen without
saving the new settings.
Hold the SET/
button down again
to return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to where
you are in the menu.
Set date (Setting the
date)
Using this function it is possible to
change the date (day – month – year).
Proceed as follows to start the update:
❒briefly press the SET/
button:
the "year" starts flashing on the
display;❒press the
orbutton to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
"month" will flash on the display;
❒press the
orbutton to
make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
“day” will flash on the display;
❒press the button
orto
make the adjustment.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
button
oris pressed. Hold
the button down to increase/decrease
the setting rapidly and automatically.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go
back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
First page (Display of
information on the main
screen)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to choose
the information you would like to see on
the main screen. You can view the
date or the trip distance.To make your choice, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button:
"Initial page" will be displayed;
❒press the SET/
button again
briefly to display the "date" and
"engine info" options;
❒press
orto select the
information you wish to see on the
main page of the display;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
When the key is turned to MAR-ON
and the initial check stage is over, the
display will show the information
selected via the "First page" menu
function.
Autoclose (Automatic
door lock operation with
car running)
When activated (On), this function locks
the doors automatically when the
vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
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❒interruption after locking using the
remote control
❒interruption after a lock or other
action using the remote control
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.Menu exit
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Pressing the SET/
button briefly will
return the display to the standard
screen without saving.
Press the
button to return to the
first menu option.
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Courtesy lights
(Activation/deactivation
of “Greeting lights”)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn
on the side lights, the number plate
lights and the ceiling lights for
approximately 25 seconds when the
doors or boot are opened using the
remote control, with the following
exceptions:
❒interruption after 5 seconds from
when the door closes

Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red)
and
(amber) warning lights with the engine
on, indicates either a fault of the EBD system or
that the system is not available. In this case, the
rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
If the warning light switches on constantly, this
indicates a fault in the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
63) 64)
redSEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary and the driver’s seat belt not
fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds if
the car is in motion and the front seat belts are
not correctly fastened.For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. The system can be reactivated using
the Setup Menu.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redALFA TCT FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light flashes (together with a
message in the display and an acoustic signal) to
indicate that the transmission is faulty.
The warning light can switch on even in case of
transmission overheating, after a particularly
demanding use. In this case an engine
performance limitation is carried out.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a
transmission failure, follow the procedure
described in the "Alfa TCT" paragraph, in chapter
"Starting and driving".
redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights
up when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
closed correctly. An acoustic signal is activated
with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on
the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not
closed correctly.
redSPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the car
exceeds the speed limit value set in the Setup
Menu (e.g. 120 km/h).
On some versions a message is shown along
with a symbol on the display, and an acoustic
signal is emitted.
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SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A fig. 106 and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull
it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C and guide the seat belt with your
hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it
from twisting.
70) 71) 72)
The retractor may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the
retractor mechanism locks the belt if it
is pulled sharply or in the event of
sudden braking, collisions or
high-speed bends.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat
belts with three anchor points and a
retractor.
Wear the rear seat belts as illustrated in
fig. 107.
IMPORTANT The backrest is correctly
secured when the red band B fig.
108 on backrest folding handle A
disappears. This red band indicates
that the backrest is not secured.IMPORTANT When putting the rear
seats back to their normal position,
make sure the seat belts are positioned
so they are ready to use.
WARNING
70) Never press button C fig. 106
while travelling.
71) Remember that, in the event of
an accident, the rear seat
passengers not wearing seat belts
are exposed to a very serious
risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat
occupants.
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SAFETY