2017 Alfa Romeo Giulietta bonnet

In-depth knowledge of your new car starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply and directly explains how
it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see what is described here for yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
THEKEYS....................................8
IGNITION DEVICE...............................9
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM.......................10
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................11
DOORS.....................................11
SEATS.....................................13
HEADRESTS.................................15
STEERING WHEEL..............................15
REAR VIEW MIRRORS...........................16
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................17
INTERIOR LIGHTS..............................20
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER . ................20
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM.......................22
ELECTRIC WINDOWS............................26
ELECTRIC SUNROOF............................27
ENGINE BONNET . .............................29
BOOT......................................30
HEADLIGHTS.................................31
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........31
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM.......................32

ALARMSYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted by the
Manufacturer to meet the requirements
of the various countries where the
vehicle is marketed.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, point the key with
remote control towards the car and press
and release the button
.
Except on some versions for specific
markets, the system produces a visual
and acoustic warning and enables door
locking.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using
the remote control, approximately
30 seconds after the key is turned to the
STOP position and the last time one of
the doors or tailgate was opened and
reclosed, the alarm is activated
automatically.This condition is indicated by the
intermittent illumination of the LED on
the alarm deactivation button on the roof
light and by the activation indications
described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the button
on the remote control.
Alarm self-activation also occurs when
the doors are closed by turning the metal
insert of the key in the driver door lock. If
the alarm is self-activated, the doors will
not be locked.
TURNING THE ALARM OFF
IMPORTANT Activating the central
opening using the key's metal insert does
not turn the alarm off.
DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.
The door locking function is operated:
with all the doors closed;
with all the doors closed and boot
open.
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the
button on the dashboard.
IMPORTANT With central locking active,
pulling the internal opening lever of the
passenger side door unlocks the door
itself. Pulling the internal opening lever
of the driver side door activates central
unlocking.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
lock device is engaged.
In the absence of electrical power supply
(e.g. blown fuse, battery disconnected,
etc.) it is still possible to lock the doors
manually.
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ENGINE BONNET
OPENING
Proceed as follows:
pull lever 1 fig. 29 in the direction
indicated by the arrow;
operate lever 2 fig. 30, in the direction
indicated by the arrow, and raise the
bonnet.
IMPORTANT Two side gas shock
absorbers are provided to assist in
opening the bonnet. Do not tamper with
the shock absorber and accompany the
bonnet while lifting it.
IMPORTANT Before raising the bonnet,
make sure that the arms of the wipers
are not raised from the windscreen and
that the wiper is not operational.
CLOSING
Lower the bonnet to approximately
20 centimetres from the engine
compartment then let it drop. Make sure
that the bonnet is completely closed and
not only fastened by the locking device
by trying to open it. If it is not perfectly
closed, do not try to press the bonnet
down but open it and repeat the
procedure.
15) 16)
IMPORTANT Always check that the
bonnet is closed correctly to prevent it
from opening while the vehicle is
travelling.
WARNING
15)For safety reasons, the bonnet must
always be properly closed while the car is
travelling. Therefore, make sure that the
bonnet is properly closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you discover that the bonnet is
not perfectly closed during travel, stop
immediately and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
16)Perform these operations only when the
car is stationary.
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SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY
Symbol on the display What it means What to do
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The symbol appears on the display in the event of a fault
with the alternator.If the symbol continues to be displayed, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership immediately.
DOOR OPEN
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears on the display when one or more
doors or the tailgate are not perfectly closed. An
acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and the
car moving.
On some versions the symbol also appears on the display
when the bonnet is not closed correctly.
DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERING FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears on the display in the event of a fault
with the steering.
In the event of a fault, you may not have steering
assistance and the effort required to operate the
steering wheel could be notably increased; steering is,
however, still possible.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Every time the battery is disconnected, the
steering must be initialised. This is indicated by the
appearance of the icon. To carry out this procedure,
simply turn the steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other or drive in a straight line for about
100 metres.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

JUMP STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
If the iconstays on constantly on the
instrument panel, contact the Alfa
Romeo Dealership immediately.
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.
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Proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
connect the positive terminal (+)
fig. 104 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.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, contact the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
JUMP STARTING
(For versions with Start&Stop system)
When jump starting, never connect the
negative lead (–) of the auxiliary battery
to the negative pole 1 fig. 105 of the car
battery, but rather to an engine/gearbox
earth point.
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BUMP STARTING
Never, under any circumstances, jump
start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
38)Never 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.
39)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
125)This starting procedure must be
performed by expert personnel because
incorrect actions could cause electrical
discharge of considerable intensity.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames and lighted cigarettes
away from the battery and do not cause
sparks.
126)Before opening the bonnet, make sure
that the engine is off and that the ignition
key is in the STOP position. Please follow the
instructions on the decal near the front
crossmember. We recommend that you
remove the key from the ignition if other
people remain in the vehicle. The vehicle
should always be left after the key has been
removed or turned to the STOP position.
During refuelling, make sure that the engine
is off (and that the ignition key is in the STOP
position).
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IN AN EMERGENCY

Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors, LPG
tank fastening (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP version)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
self-diagnosis socket (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP version)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check and, if necessary, top up the Alfa TCT transmission
control oil level (for versions/markets, where provided)(2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the
engine oil and filter every year.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up the
following:
engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rearscreen wiper blades
Check and top up, if required, the engine
oil level every 3,000 km.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil
quantity, always check using the dipstick.
Carry out the check with the vehicle
parked on level ground.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes
- etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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