2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio ESP

VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA
With respect to any Vehicles Sold in Canada, the name FCA
US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA
Canada Inc. used in substitution therefore.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of
accidents.
Your driving ability can be seriously impaired with blood
alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are
drinking, don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-
drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use public trans-
portation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident.
Your perceptions are less sharp, your reflexes are
slower, and your judgment is impaired when you
have been drinking. Never drink and then drive.
This manual illustrates and describes the operation of
features and equipment that are either standard or op-
tional on this vehicle. This manual may also include a
description of features and equipment that are no longer
available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please
disregard any features and equipment described in this
manual that are not on this vehicle.
FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design
and specifications, and/or make additions to or improve-
ments to its products without imposing any obligation
upon itself to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
Copyright © 2016 FCA US LLC

DEAR CUSTOMER
Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all of the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible
way. Please take the necessary time to familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your car.
Here you will find important information and warnings regarding the use of your vehicle, and how to achieve the best
performance from the technical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read through the Owner’s Manual before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become
familiar with the controls of your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and vehicle
behavior on different road surfaces.
This Owner’s Manual also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving,
care, and maintenance of your Alfa Romeo over time.
In the provided Warranty Booklet, you will also find a description of the services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty will detail the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate both your new car and the service provided by the
people at Alfa Romeo.

READ THIS CAREFULLY
REFUELING
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital
components of the supply system.For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see the "Fuel Requirements" paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Make sure that the electric park brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Next, press the brake pedal, and
then push the engine START/STOP button.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle, (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact your authorized
dealer. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correctly performed maintenance procedures are essential for ensuring that your vehicle continuously maintains its quality in performance and
safety features, environmental friendliness, and low running costs.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Operating Instructions
Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the
perspective of an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in
the text as appropriate.
The figures in the manual are only examples: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond to the actual
arrangement of your vehicle.
To identify the chapter with the information necessary, you can consult the index at the end of this manual.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, located at the side of each odd page. There is also a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. Additionally, there is a textual indication of each current
chapter at the side of each even page.
Warnings And Cautions
There are alsoWARNINGSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which
could cause accidents or injuries.
While reading this Owner’s Manual you will find a series of CAUTIONSto prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
Therefore all WARNINGS andCAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS andCAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
Personal Safety:
Vehicle Safety:
Note:
This Owner’s Manual describes the Quadrifoglio model. Optional contents, including equipment meant for specific
Markets or particular models, are not identified as such in the text: you need to consider only the information
related to the model you own. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside of the
specific request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording (if-equipped).
All data contained in this publication is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC
aims at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to
the model described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact your authorized dealer.

4. Remove the battery from its slot and
replace it with a new one of the same
type.
Proceed in reverse order to reassemble
the key.
Caution!
The battery replacement operation must be
done with care, in order not to damage the
electronic key.
Request For Additional
Keys
The system can recognize up to eight
key fobs with remote control.
To guarantee that the engine starts and
the vehicle operates correctly, use only
electronic key fobs specifically coded
for the vehicle’s electronics.
If an electronic key fob is coded for a
vehicle, it cannot be used on any other
vehicle.
Duplicating Keys
If you need a replacement key fob, go
to an authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all Radio Frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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.
GUID-04016S0004EMRemoving Battery Plug
GUID-04016S0005EMBattery Location
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

Starting With A
Discharged Key Fob
Battery
If the key fob battery is discharged,
proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
1. Lift the front armrest.
2. Lay the key fob on the key fob
outline found on the floor of the armrest
compartment while pressing the
START/STOP button to start the
ignition.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all Radio Frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
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.
ENGINE
IMMOBILIZER
Engine Immobilizer
Operation
The Engine Immobilizer system
prevents unauthorized use of the
vehicle by disabling engine starting.
The system does not need to be
enabled or activated. Operation of the
immobilizer is automatic whether the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition is set to ON, the
Engine Immobilizer system identifies the
code transmitted by the key. If the code
is recognized as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition is brought back to
STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, disabling engine starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, refer to “Starting The
Engine” in “Starting And Operating.”
Irregular Operation
If the key code is not correctly
recognized during starting, the Engine
Immobilizer Failure/Break-in Attempt
icon is displayed on the instrument
panel (refer to "Warning Lights And
Messages" in "Getting To Know Your
Instrument Panel"). This condition leads
to the engine turning off after two
seconds. In this case, switch the
GUID-04026S0002EMKey Fob Placement Location
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all radio frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
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.
Power Lock — If
Equipped
The Power Lock is a safety device that
prevents the operation of the interior
door handles and the door locking and
unlocking buttons. The Power Lock
also prevent opening of the doors from
inside the passenger compartment.
It is recommended to lock the vehicle
doors each time the vehicle is parked.Activating The Power Lock
The Power Lock is enabled on all the
doors by quickly pushing the lock
button on the key fob twice.
The turn signals will flash to let you
know that the Power Lock is active.
If one or more of the doors are not
closed correctly, the Power Lock will
not activate, preventing a person from
getting stuck inside the passenger
compartment by entering the vehicle,
and then closing, the open door.
Deactivating The Power Lock
The Power Lock disengages
automatically:
When the doors are unlocked,
pushing the unlock button on the key
fob.
When the keyless ignition is placed in
the ON position.
Child Safety Locks
To provide a safer environment for small
children riding in the rear seats, the rear
doors are equipped with
Child-Protection Door Lock system.
This device can be engaged only with
the doors open.
Lock position: device locked (door
locked)
Unlock position: device unlocked
(door may be opened from the inside)
The Child Safety Locks remain locked
even if the doors are unlocked.
Note: The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the
Child Safety Lock is engaged.
GUID-04056S0007EMChild Safety Lock Positions
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Sparco Sport Seats —
If Equipped
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The adjustment lever is at the front of
the seat, near the floor. Pull the bar
upward to move the seat forward or
rearward. Release the bar once the seat
is in the position desired. Using body
pressure, move forward and rearward
on the seat to be sure that the seat
adjusters have latched.
Height Adjustment
Push the height adjustment button
upwards or downwards to obtain your
desired height.Seatback Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the recline
lever located on the outboard side of
the seat, lean back to the desired
position and release the lever. To return
the seatback, lift the lever, lean forward
and release the lever.
Power Seats — If
Equipped
On models equipped with power seats,
the switch is located on the outboard
side of the seat near the floor. Use this
switch to move the driver's seat up,
down, forward, and rearward, or to
recline the seatback.
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Push the seat switch forward or
rearward to adjust to your desired
position.
Seatback Recline
The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward. Push the
seatback switch forward or rearward,
and the seat will move in the direction
of the switch. Release the switch when
the desired position is reached.
Power Lumbar — If Equipped
Vehicles equipped with power driver or
passenger seats may also be equipped
with power lumbar. The power lumbar
switch is located on the outboard side
of the power seat. Push the switch
forward or rearward to increase or
decrease the lumbar support. Push the
switch upward or downward to raise or
lower the lumbar support.
Height Adjustment
The height of the seats can be adjusted
up or down. Pull upward or push
downward on the seat switch, and the
seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Seat Angle Adjustment (Tilting)
The seat angle can be adjusted in four
directions. Lift or push the front part of
seat switch to move the front part of the
seat in the corresponding direction.
GUID-04066S0002EMManual Seat Adjustment
1 — Adjustment Lever
2 — Height Adjustment Button
3 — Recline Lever
GUID-04066S0003EMPower Seat Adjustment
1 — Seat Switch (For/Rear/Height
Adjustment)
2 — Seatback Switch
3 — Lumbar Adjustment
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