2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia ESP

certain period of time has elapsed. This
varies on a case-by-case basis, in
accordance with the specific operating
conditions.
Note:To preserve the battery charge,
this function cannot be activated when
the engine is off.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or
other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially
if used for long periods of time
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
Rear Seats
The rear seats allow for three
passengers.
Note:
Because the rear seat is designed as a
4+1 seat, the middle seat is of limited
use. It is recommended that this seat
only be used by a person who can use
the backrest as a substitute for the
head restraint.
The seats and the seatbelts are
considered as components of the
protection system for the vehicle's
occupants.
Note: Refer to the "Seatbelts" in
"Safety" for further information.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce
the risk of injury by restricting head
movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so
that the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.
Warning!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Do not place items over the top of the
Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of
a collision and could result in serious injury
or death.GUID-04066S0006EMRear Seat
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Warning!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or
death.
To Adjust The Position:
1. Pull the Tilt/Telescoping Control
Handle down to the open position.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. Lock the desired position by
pushing the Tilt/Telescoping Control
Handle to the closed position.
Warning!
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance,
invalidate the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, cause SERIOUS SAFETY
PROBLEMS and also result in the vehicle
not meeting type-approval requirements.
Heated Steering Wheel
— If Equipped
With the ignition in the ON position,
push the heated steering wheel
button on the climate control panel.
When the function is enabled, the
indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If this function is activated with
the engine stopped, the battery may
run down.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or
other physical conditions must exercise
care when using the steering wheel heater.
It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods.
Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any
type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
04086S0002EMHeated Steering Wheel Button
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Daytime Running Lights
(DRL)
With the ignition in the ON position and
the light switch turned to the
position, if the dusk sensor detects
sufficient external light, the Daytime
Running Lights will turn on
automatically while the other lights
remain off.
If the turn signals are operated, the
brightness of the corresponding
Daytime Running Lights will be
decreased as long as the turn signals
are on.
Non-Canadian Markets
If equipped, the DRL can be
activated/deactivated from the Connect
system, by selecting the following
functions in sequence on the main
MENU: "Settings", "Lights" and
"Daytime Lights".
Rear Fog Light
The rear fog light switch is integrated
with the headlight switch.
Push the
button to turn the fog lights
on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when
the headlights or fog lights are turned
on. The light can be turned off by
pushing the
buttonagainorby
turning off the headlights.
When the engine is stopped with the
rear fog lights on, the rear fog lights will
be off the next time the engine is
started.
Parking Lights
Turn the headlight switch to theposition to turn parking lights on. All
of the parking lights will turn on for eight
minutes, and opening the door
activates an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side
(right/left) illuminated, you must move
the turn signal lever to the side that you
want to remain on. With the parking
lights on, the
warning light on the
instrument panel will come on.
Note: Turning the ignition switch to ON
turns off the parking lights, which were
on only illuminated on one side.
Headlight Off Delay
The “Headlight Off Delay” function
delays the switching off of the
headlights after the vehicle has been
stopped.
The function can be activated from the
Connect system by selecting the
following functions in sequence on the
main menu: “Settings”, “Lights” and
“Headlight Off Delay”.
The side lights and the headlights stay
on for a time that can be set between
30, 60, and 90 seconds.
Function Activation
With the headlights on, place the
ignition to the OFF position; the timer
will then start. Note:
To activate this function, the
headlights must be deactivated within
two minutes after the ignition has been
turned OFF.
Function Deactivation
This function is deactivated by
switching on the headlights, the side
lights, or by bringing the ignition device
to ON.
High Beam Headlights
To activate the fixed high beam
headlights, push the left lever towards
the instrument panel. The headlight
switch must be turned to
(AUTO) or(ON) position.
With high beam headlights on, the
warning light/icon on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
04126S0020EMTurn Signal/Lights Lever
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front Map Reading
Lights
The front map/reading and overhead
lights are mounted in the overhead
console. Each light can be turned on by
pushing the corresponding switch on
the console. These switches are backlit
for night time visibility. To turn the lights
off, push the switch a second time.Note:
Before getting out of the vehicle,
ensure that the overhead lights are off.
This will prevent the battery level from
being drained once the doors are
closed. If a light is left on accidently, the
overhead lights turn off automatically
approximately 15 minutes after the
engine has been turned OFF.
Overhead Light Timing — If
Equipped
On certain models, to assist getting in
and out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The
Vehicle — The overhead lights turn on
according to the following modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds
when the doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three
minutes when one of the doors is
opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds
when the doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition
is turned to ON. Three Modes Are Provided For
Switching Off:
When all doors are closed after
entering the vehicle, the three-minute
timer will stop and a seconds timer will
start for the interior lights. This timing
will stop when the ignition is turned to
ON.
When doors are locked (either with
key fob or with key inserted on driver
side door), the overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off after
15 minutes to preserve the battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The
Vehicle — After turning the ignition
switch to STOP, the overhead lights will
turn on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine
stops.
For approximately three minutes
when one of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last
door is closed.
The timing stops automatically when
the doors are locked.
Courtesy Lights — If Equipped
On the driver and passenger sun visor,
there is a light which illuminates the sun
visor mirror when folded down.04136S0001EMOverhead Console
1 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Front Map Reading Lights Switch
5 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
Switch
6 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
7 — Center Reading/Map Light
8 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light
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Warning!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other
obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
Rain Sensor
The Rain Sensor is located behind the
interior rear view mirror. This feature
senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for
the driver.
The feature is especially useful for road
splash or over spray from the
windshield washers of the vehicle
ahead. Rotate the end of themultifunction lever to one of four
settings to activate this feature.
The sensor has an adjustment range
that varies progressively from wiper still
(no stroke) when the windshield is dry,
to wiper at continuous speed (fast
operation) with intense rain.
Activation
Rotating the wiper switch to position
oractivates the rain sensor.
The activation of the rain sensor system
is done by tapping the wiper stalk
upwards while the switch is in the
orposition.
The variation in sensitivity during rain
sensor operation is also signaled by a
stroke of the wiper (command acquired
and implemented). This stroke is also
executed with the windshield dry.
If the windshield washer is used with
the rain sensor activated, the normal
washing cycle is performed, after which
the rain sensor resumes its normal
automatic operation.
Note: Keep the glass in the sensor
area clean.
Deactivation
Use the wiper switch or turn the ignition
to STOP.
If the ignition is moved to the STOP
position and the wiper switch is left in
orposition, no wiping cycle will
occur even if it rains when the vehicle is
next started (ignition at ON). This prevents accidental activation of
the rain sensor when the engine is
started (e.g. when the windshield is
being washed by hand or the wipers
are stuck to the windshield by ice).
You can restore the automatic
functioning of the rain sensor by lifting
the windshield wiper control (anti-panic
function).
When the rain sensor is reactivated
using any of the functions described
above, reactivation is indicated by a
single tap of the windshield wipers,
regardless of the condition of the
windshield.
In the event of malfunction of the rain
sensor while it is active, the windshield
wiper operates intermittently at a speed
consistent with the sensitivity setting of
the rain sensor, whether there is rain on
the glass, while the sensor failure is
indicated on the display.
The sensor continues to operate and it
is possible to set the windshield wiper
to continuous mode
or.The
failure indication remains for as long as
the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and
automatically adjust itself in the
presence of the following conditions:
Presence of dirt on the controlled
surface (e.g. salt, dirt, etc.).
Presence of streaks of water caused
by the worn window wiper blades.
Difference between day and night.
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Climate Control Display
Settings
The Climate Control settings are visible
on the Connect radio screen.
The display on the Connect system is a
pop up window (1), which is activated
by pushing the buttons or turning the
knobs on the Climate Control system.
The indicator lights located on the a
number of the buttons and knobs
indicate that the selected feature is
on/off. If no operation is performed for a
predetermined time, the pop-up will
close on the display.
Air Temperature
Adjustment
Rotate the driver or passenger
Temperature Adjustment Knob to the
right for warmer temperatures or to the
left for cooler temperatures. The set
temperatures are shown on the
Connect system.
Push the SYNC button to sync the
driver and passenger air temperatures.
Rotate the passenger Temperature
Adjustment Knob to cancel the SYNC
function. This will set a new passenger
side temperature.
Rotate the Temperature Adjustment
Knob fully right to engage the HI
(maximum heating) setting or fully left to
engage the LO (maximum cooling)
setting. To deactivate these functions,
rotate the Temperature Adjustment
Knob to the desired temperature.
Air Distribution
Selection
Push the Air Distribution Selection
button on the faceplate to change the
mode of air distribution.
Air flow to the windshield and front
side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
Air flow at the central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face.
Air flow to the front and rear floor
vents. This setting heats the
passenger compartment the
quickest.
Air flow distributed between the
floor vents (hotter air) and the
central and side dashboard vents
(cooler air). This air distribution
setting is useful on sunny days
during spring and autumn.
Air flow distributed between the
floor vents, windshield, and front
side window defrosting/demisting
vents. This distribution setting
warms the passenger
compartment while preventing the
windows from fogging up.
Air flow distribution between the
windshield demisting/defrosting
vents, and side/central dashboard
vents. This distribution setting
sends air to the windshield in
sunny conditions.
Air flow distribution to all vents on
the vehicle.
In AUTO mode, the Climate Controls
automatically manage the air
distribution. When set manually, the
respective symbols on the Connect
system indicate the air distribution
setting.
04156S0006EM1 — Climate Control Pop-up Display
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Note:Without starting the engine,
activate the handbrake and place the
ignition in the ON position.
The following operation will delete the
manufacture’s standard codes and
does not need to be repeated during
the subsequent button programming:
Push and hold the outer buttons
(1 and 3). After about 10 seconds, the
lighted indicators will start to flash.
Release both buttons. Note:
Follow the steps below to begin
programming your remote control to
one of the HomeLink buttons:
1. Push and hold the desired
HomeLink button (1, 2 or 3).
2. When the HomeLink indicator
begins to flash slowly, move the
portable remote control one to three
inches from the HomeLink system
(keeping the programmable button
pushed down).
If the indicator does not begin to flash
quickly, change the distance between
the HomeLink and the portable remote
control and try the procedure again.
3. The HomeLink indicator flashes, first
slowly and then quickly. When the
indicator starts to flash quickly, release
both buttons.
Using The Homelink System
The HomeLink system activates the
garage door or gate motor, just like the
portable remote control. The car must
be within the range of the garage door
and the ignition must be in the ON
position. Push the programmed button (1, 2 or
3). While the signal is being transmitted,
the indicator is lit and the system
(garage door, gate, etc.) will respond.
If the HomeLink system does not
operate, the original portable remote
control may be equipped with an
alternative code (refer to “Alternative
Code Synchronization”).
If necessary, the original remote control
can still be used to operate the system.
Alternative Code Synchronization
To check whether the garage door or
gate motor has an alternative code,
proceed as follows:
1. Read the garage door or gate motor
manufacturer manual.
2. The portable remote control seems
to have programmed to the HomeLink
system, but the garage door or gate
can be neither opened or closed.
3. Push the programmed button and
keep it pushed (1, 2 or 3). With an
alternative code system, the indicator
flashes briefly, and then remains off for
two seconds. This sequence is
repeated for 20 seconds.
04246S0006NAGarage Door Opener (Homelink)
Buttons
1 — Homelink Button 1
2 — Homelink Button 2
3 — Homelink Button 3
4 — Homelink Indicator
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Note:Activate the handbrake and
place the ignition to ON without starting
the engine.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the desired HomeLink button
and keep it pushed (1, 2 or 3). Do not
release the button until the last
operation has been performed.
2. When the HomeLink indicator
begins to flash slowly, move the
portable remote control 1 to 3 inches
from the system (keeping the
programmable button pressed down).
If the indicator does not begin to flash
quickly, change the distance between
the HomeLink and the portable remote
control and try the procedure again.
The HomeLink indicator flashes, first
slowly and then quickly. When the
indicator starts to flash quickly, release
both buttons on the remote control.
The system previously programmed to
HomeLink has now been deleted and
the new system is ready to use. This
does not affect the other two HomeLink
buttons in any way. Deleting Programmed Keys
It is recommended to delete HomeLink
programming before selling the car.
All three keys are deleted simultaneously.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push and hold the outer buttons
(1 and 3). After about 10 seconds, the
indicator will start to flash.
2. Release both keys.
Technical Information For After
Sales Service
If you are unable to set up HomeLink
successfully after following the above
instructions, contact After Sales Service
(HomeLink free hotline number
1-800-355-3515 ) with the following
information:
Vehicle make and model, including
manufacturing year and country of
purchase;
Make, model, age and frequency of
use of the original portable remote
control (if known).
Note: For US:
FCC ID: M3N-82135300
For Canada:IC: 7812A-82135300
For Mexico:RLVC-A213-0334
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Center Console
The center console storage
compartment is located between the
front seats.
To access the center console storage,
lift the upper part of the center console
as shown below.
04246S0004EMCenter Console
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