2016 Alfa Romeo Giulietta jump start

The driver is informed of the fault by the
flashing
symbol (versions with
multifunction display) or
symbol
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display). For versions/
markets where provided, a message is
also displayed.
In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
CAR INACTIVITY
In the event of car inactivity (or if the
battery is replaced), special attention
must be paid to the disconnection
of the battery power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach connector
A fig. 83 (by pressing button B) from
sensor C for monitoring the status
of the battery installed on the negative
battery pole D. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the pole
except if the battery is replaced.
48)
IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP and having closed the
driver's side door, wait at least one
minute before disconnecting and then
reconnecting the battery electrical
supply.
JUMP STARTING
When jump starting, never connect the
negative lead (–) of the auxiliary battery
to the negative pole A fig. 84 of the
car battery, but rather to an
engine/gearbox earth point.
49)
IMPORTANT
10) If you wish to run the air
conditioning system, you may
deactivate the Start&Stop system
to allow continuous operation of
the air conditioning system.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Contact the Alfa Romeo Dealership
immediately if the warning light
stays on constantly on the
instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
24) 25)112)
Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminal (+) fig.
138 of the auxiliary battery only to
the point indicated on the car battery
(writing OK) and nowhere else;
❒with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(−)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on
the engine or the gearbox/
transmission of the car to be started;
❒start the engine; when the engine has
been started, remove the leads
reversing the order above.
For versions with Start&Stop system, in
case of starting by auxiliary battery,
refer to the paragraph “Start&Stop
system” in the chapter “Getting to know
your car”.If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, contact the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
24) Do not connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between
metallic parts of the two cars.
25) Never use a fast battery charger
to start the engine as this could
damage the electronic systems
and the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
112) This procedure must be
performed by qualified personnel
as incorrect actions may cause
high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames away from the
battery. No smoking. Do not cause
sparks.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

Ski compartment ........................... 47
“Smart Bag” system (Multistage
front airbags)................................ 140
Snow chains ................................. 161
Snow tyres ..................................... 160
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 96
Starting the engine ......................... 148
Starting the engine ......................... 164
– Bump starting ........................... 164
– Jump starting ............................ 164
Start&Stop system ......................... 69
Steering lock .................................. 16
Steering system ............................. 235
Steering wheel ............................... 19
Storage compartments .................. 46
Storing the car ............................... 162
Sun visors ...................................... 48
Suspension .................................... 234
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical specifications ................ 222
The keys ........................................ 11
– CODE Card ............................... 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Towing the car ............................... 192
– Attaching the tow hook ............. 192
Towing trailers ................................ 160– Installing a tow hook.................. 160
Transmission .................................. 232
TRIP button.................................... 98
Trip Computer ................................ 96
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ................... 236
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) ............... 170
– inflation pressure ....................... 239
Using the Gearbox........................ 150
Warning lights and messages ....... 99
Weights.......................................... 242
Welcome movement ...................... 85
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim
code ......................................... 236
Wheels and tyres ........................... 212
– changing a wheel ...................... 165
– spare wheel............................... 236
– tyre inflation pressure................. 239
Wheels and tyres provided ............. 238
Wheels ........................................... 236
– rims and tyres ........................... 236
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 144
Window cleaning............................ 38
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 217
Windscreen/rear window wiper
– blades ....................................... 213
Windscreen washer– windscreen washer fluid level .... 209
Windscreen washer nozzles ........... 214
Windscreen washer/wiper .............. 38
– “Smart washing” function .......... 39
Windscreen wiper
– replacing wiper blades............... 213
Wiring for radio system .................. 75
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