2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia instrument panel

WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES ON
THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL
The following pages consist of warning
lights and messages.
Note:
The warning light switches on
together with a dedicated message
and/or chime when applicable. These
indications are precautionary and as
such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the
information contained in the Owner’s
Manual, which you are advised to read
carefully in all cases. Always refer to
the information in this section in the
event of a failure indication.
The failure indicators appearing on
the display are divided into two
categories: very serious and less
serious faults. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged
warning "cycle.” Less serious faults are
indicated by a warning "cycle" with a
shorter duration. You can stop the
warning cycle in both cases by
pressing the button located on the
windshield wiper lever. The instrument
panel warning light will stay on until the
cause of the failure is eliminated.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
AIR BAG FAILURE
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb
check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays
on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This light
will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the
Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on
until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on
intermittently or remains on while driving, have an
authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer.
SEAT BELT REMINDER WARNING LIGHT
When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position,
if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound
and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or
front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat
Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously
and a chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Safety” for further information.
OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
The warning light switches on in the case of engine oil
overheating.
Stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. If the problem persists, contact an authorized
dealer.
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Warning!
The fault of the warning light is signaled by the switching on of the icon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not
indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately.
If the warning light does not switch on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on
the display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the air bags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an
accident or, in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked immediately.
Caution!
If the symbol switches on when driving, stop the vehicle and the engine immediately.
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Amber Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ANTI-LOCK ABS INDICATOR LIGHT
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving,
then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not
functioning and service is required. However, the
conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the brake warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of
Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position,
have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.Drive carefully and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has
not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS
low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the
system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction
exists. When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle
that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly. Always
check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that
the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the
TPMS to continue to function properly.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the warning light
switches on, but should switch off as soon as the
engine is started.
ESC System Intervention: Intervention by the system
is indicated by the flashing of the warning light: it
indicates that the car is in critical stability and grip
conditions.
ECS System Failure : If the warning light does not
switch off, or if it stays on with the engine running, a
failure was found in the ESC system. In these cases, contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Hill Start Assist System Failure : The switching on of
the warning light indicates a Hill Start Assist system
failure.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT — IF EQUIPPED
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the warning light
switches on, but should switch off as soon as the
engine is started.
The warning light switches on to indicate that some
active safety systems have been partially or totally
deactivated.
For further details about the active safety systems, refer
to “Active Safety Systems” in “Safety.” When the active
safety systems are reactivated, the warning light
switches off.
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Caution!
If, turning the ignition device to ON, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some versions
together with the message on the display), contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Warning Light What It Means What To Do
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (FCW) —
IF EQUIPPED
This warning light informs the driver that the frontal
collision alarm function is not enabled.
FUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE
The warning light (or the symbol in the display) switches
on when about 9 liters of fuel is left in the tank.
Warning!
If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes while driving, contact an authorized dealer.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Light
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base Instrument Cluster
Display)
The symbol comes on when the high beam headlights
are activated.
Red Symbols
SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light
turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the
engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the
cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
Note:
Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved.
The switching on of the symbol does not indicate the
amount of oil in the engine: the oil level can be checked
on the display upon entering the vehicle and also by
activating the "Oil level" function on the Connect
system. The oil level can also be checked manually.
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