2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia warning

Example: T145/80D18 103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the
original equipment tire should be
repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to
mount a conventional tire on the compact
spare wheel, since the wheel is designed
specifically for the compact spare tire.
Do not install more than one compact
spare tire and wheel on the vehicle at any
given time.
Warning!
Compact and collapsible spares are for
temporary emergency use only. With these
spares, do not drive more than 50 mph
(80 km/h). Temporary use spares have
limited tread life. When the tread is worn to
the tread wear indicators, the temporary use
spare tire needs to be replaced. Be sure to
follow the warnings, which apply to your
spare. Failure to do so could result in spare
tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Full Size Spare — If Equipped
The full size spare is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire may look
like the originally equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. This spare tire may have limited
tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary usefull size spare tire needs to be replaced.
Since it is not the same as your original
equipment tire, replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire and reinstall on
the vehicle at the first opportunity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified
by a label located on the limited use spare
wheel. This label contains the driving
limitations for this spare. This tire may
look like the original equipped tire on the
front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is
not. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not
the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment
tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first
opportunity.
Warning!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire,
do not drive more than the speed listed on
the limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to
the cold tire inflation pressures listed on
your Tire and Loading Information Placard
located on the driver’s side B-Pillar or the
rear edge of the driver’s side door. Replace
(or repair) the original equipment tire at the
first opportunity and reinstall it on your
vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of
vehicle control.
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care
All wheels and wheel trim, especially
aluminum and chrome plated wheels,
should be cleaned regularly using mild
(neutral Ph) soap and water to maintain
their luster and to prevent corrosion.
Wash wheels with the same soap solution
recommended for the body of the vehicle
and remember to always wash when the
surfaces are not hot to the touch.
Your wheels are susceptible to
deterioration caused by salt, sodium
chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium
chloride, etc., and other road chemicals
used to melt ice or control dust on dirt
roads. Use a soft cloth or sponge and mild
soap to wipe away promptly. Do not use
harsh chemicals or a stiff brush. They can
damage the wheel’s protective coating
that helps keep them from corroding and
tarnishing.
Caution!
Avoid products or automatic car washes
that use acidic solutions or strong alkaline
additives or harsh brushes. Many
aftermarket wheel cleaners and automatic
car washes may damage the wheel's
protective finish. Such damage is not
covered by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty. Only car wash soap is
recommended.
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When cleaning extremely dirty wheels
including excessive brake dust, care must
be taken in the selection of tire and wheel
cleaning chemicals and equipment to
prevent damage to the wheels. Select a
non-abrasive, non-acidic cleaner for
aluminum or chrome wheels.
Caution!
Do not use scouring pads, steel wool, a bristle
brush, metal polishes or oven cleaner. These
products may damage the wheel's protective
finish. Such damage is not covered by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Only car wash soap
is recommended.
Note:If you intend parking or storing your
vehicle for an extended period after
cleaning the wheels with wheel cleaner,
drive your vehicle and apply the brakes to
remove the water droplets from the brake
components. This activity will remove the
red rust on the brake rotors and prevent
vehicle vibration when braking.
Dark Or Low Gloss Wheels
Caution!
If your vehicle is equipped with these
specialty wheels, DO NOT USE wheel
cleaners, abrasives, or polishing compounds.
They will permanently damage this finish
and such damage is not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HAND WASH
ONLY USING MILD SOAP AND WATER WITH
A SOFT CLOTH. Used on a regular basis; this
is all that is required to maintain this finish.
Tire Types
All Season Tires — If Equipped
All Season tires provide traction for all
seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and
Winter). Traction levels may vary
between different all season tires. All
season tires can be identified by the M+S,
M&S, M/S or MS designation on the tire
sidewall. Use all season tires only in sets
of four; failure to do so may adversely
affect the safety and handling of your
vehicle.
Summer Or Three Season Tires —
If Equipped
Summer tires provide traction in both wet
and dry conditions, and are not intended to
be driven in snow or on ice.
If your vehicle is equipped with Summer
tires, be aware these tires are not
designed for Winter or cold driving
conditions. Install Winter tires on your
vehicle when ambient temperatures are
less than 45°F (7°C) or if roads are covered
with ice or snow. For more information,
contact an authorized dealer.
Summer tires do not contain the all
season designation or mountain/
snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall.
Use Summer tires only in sets of four;
failure to do so may adversely affect the
safety and handling of your vehicle.
Warning!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice
conditions. You could lose vehicle control,
resulting in severe injury or death. Driving
too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the
use of snow tires during the Winter.
Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire
sidewall.
If you need snow tires,
select tires equivalent
in size and type to the
original equipment
tires. Use snow tires
only in sets of four;
failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed
ratings than what was originally equipped
with your vehicle and should not be
operated at sustained speeds over
75 mph (120 km/h). For speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM
TIRE QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration. The specific grade
rating assigned by the tire's
manufacturer in each category is
shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal safety
requirements in addition to these
grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a
comparative rating, based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon
the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due tovariations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement, as measured
under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning!
The traction grade assigned to this
tire is based on straight-ahead
braking traction tests, and does not
include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat,
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material
of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance, which all passenger
vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by
law.
Warning!
The temperature grade for this tire
is established for a tire that is
properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

Service Contract
You may have purchased a service
contract for a vehicle to help protect you
from the high cost of unexpected repairs
after the manufacturer's New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires. The
manufacturer stands behind only the
manufacturer's service contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's service
contract, you will receive Plan Provisions
and an Owner Identification Card in the
mail within three weeks of the vehicle
delivery date. If you have any questions
about the service contract, call the
manufacturer's Service Contract
National Customer Hotline at
1-800-521-9922 (Canadian residents,
call (800) 465-2001 English / (800)
387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind
any service contract that is not the
manufacturer's service contract. It is not
responsible for any service contract
other than the manufacturer's service
contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer's
service contract, and you require service
after the manufacturer's New Vehicle
Limited Warranty expires, please refer to
the contract documents, and contact the
person listed in those documents.
We appreciate that you have made a
major investment when you purchased
the vehicle. An authorized dealer has also
made a major investment in facilities,tools, and training to assure that you are
absolutely delighted with the ownership
experience. You will be pleased with their
sincere efforts to resolve any warranty
issues or related concerns.
Warning!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion engines
only), some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain, or emit,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids
contained in vehicles and certain products of
component wear contain, or emit, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
See the Warranty Information Booklet,
for the terms and provisions of FCA US
LLC and FCA Canada Inc. warranties
applicable to this vehicle and market.
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INDEX
Accessories Purchased By TheOwner....................3
Active Aerodynamics ...........55
Active Safety Systems ..........90
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ..................92
Adaptive Cruise Control .........151
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............151
Additives, Fuel ............. .240
AFS Function ................34
AirBag.................. .109
Air Bag Operation ...........110
Air Bag Warning Light ........108
Driver Knee Air Bag ..........111
Enhanced Accident
Response .............114,192
Event Data Recorder (EDR) .....192
Front Air Bag .............109
If Deployment Occurs ........114
Knee Impact Bolsters ........111
Maintaining Your Air Bag System. .117
Maintenance ............. .117
Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light ................. .109
Side Air Bags .............111
Transporting Pets ...........127
Air Bag Light .............108,128 Air Pressure
Tires .................. .216
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .....146
Alfa DNA System .............143
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ....90
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........31
Automatic Headlights ...........33
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................42
Automatic Transmission ........137
Auxiliary Driving Systems ........93
B-Pillar Location .............212
Battery .................. .200
Battery Recharging ...........201
Belts, Seat ................ .128
Blind Spot Monitoring ...........93
Bodywork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .............226
Brakes .................. .234
Brake Fluid Level ...........200
Brightness, Interior Lights ........38
Bulbs, Light ............... .129
Camera, Rear .............. .163
Carbon Fiber Active Aero Front Spoiler ..................55
Carbon Monoxide Warning .......127Cargo Tie-Downs
..............50
Certification Label ............166
Changing A Flat Tire ...........208
Chart, Tire Sizing .............209
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) .............86
Checking Levels .............198
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety . . .127
Checks, Safety ..............127
Child Restraint ..............117
Child

Restraints
Booster Seats .............120
Child Seat Installation ........125
How To Stow An unused ALR
Seat Belt ............... .124
Infants And Child Restraints . . . .119
LATCH Positions ...........121
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............... .121
Older Children And Child
Restraints .............. .119
Seating Positions ...........120
Using The Top Tether Anchorage . .126
Clean Air Gasoline ............239
Cleaning Wheels ................ .221
Climate Control ............40,43
Close The Hood ...............49
Compact Spare Tire ...........220
Contract, Service .............247

Courtesy Mirror Light(Bulb Replacement) ..........175
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .........149,151
Cupholder ..................55
Cupholders .................55
Customer Assistance ..........246
Daytime Running Lights ..........33
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ......33
Defroster, Windshield ..........128
Dimensions ............... .237
Direction Indicators (Changing A Bulb) ...........174
Disabled Vehicle Towing .........190
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock —
Rear Doors ................24
Doors .....................20
Driving Modes ............. .143
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ..................92
Electric Park Brake ............135
Electric Remote Mirrors .........31
Electric Steering Wheel Heating .....30
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........149,151
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ..................90 Emergency Refuelling
..........188
Emergency, In Case Of ..........183
Hazard Warning Flasher .......172
Jacking ................ .208
Jump Starting ..........186,187
Overheating ............. .189
Tow Hooks .............. .191
Towing ................ .190
Emission Control System Maintenance ...............86
Engine .................. .231
Engine Coolant Level .........199
Exhaust Gas Caution .........127
Fuel Requirements ..........239
Jump Starting ..........186,187
Overheating .............
.189
Starting ............... .188
T

emperature Gauge ..........59
Engine Compartment ..........198
Engine Compartment (Washing) . . . .227
Engine Oil Level Check ............. .199
Engine Overheating ...........189
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ............. .114,192
Environmental Protection Systems . . .55
Ethanol .................. .239
Exhaust Gas Cautions ..........127
Exhaust System .............127 Exterior Lighting
............32,34
Exterior Lights ............32,129
External Lights ...............32
Flashers Hazard Warning ............172
Turn Signal ...............35
Turn Signals ..............129
Fluid Leaks ............... .129
Fluids And Lubricants ..........242
Forward Collision Warning ........95
Front Light Cluster With Main Beam Xenon Gas Discharge Headlights
(Bulb Replacement) ..........175
Front Mobile Spoiler (Alfa Active Aero) ...................55
Front Seat Electric Heating .......27
Front Seats (Power Seats) ........26
Front Wipers Wiper Operation ............39
Fuel Additives ............... .240
Clean Air ............... .239
Ethanol ................ .239
Gauge ..................59
Materials Added ...........240
Methanol ............... .239
Fuse Boxes ............... .179
Fuses (Replacement) ..........177
INDEX

Garage Door Opener (HomeLink)....52
Gasoline, Clean Air ............239
Gasoline, Reformulated .........239
Gauges Speedometer ..............59
Tachometer ...............59
General Information ...........158
Glove Compartment ............51
Glove Compartment Light ........36
Glove Compartment Light (Bulb Replacement) ..........175
GVWR .................. .166
Hazard Warning Flasher .........172
Head Restraints ..............28
Head Rests .................28
Headlights Switch ............... .32,34
Headlights (Cleaning) ..........227
Heated Mirrors ...............32
High Beam Headlights ...........34
Automatic High Beam
Headlights ................34
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System ......92
Hood .....................48
Hood Release ................48
Identification Data ............230
Ignition ....................16 Installing Electrical/Electronic
Devices ...................3
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display ......60
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster Display .............60
Instrument Panel Features Instrument Panel Features ......58
Interior Ambient Lighting .........37
Interior Lights ................35
Interiors (Cleaning) ............228
Internal Equipment ............51
Jack Operation ............. .208
Jump Starting ............186,187
Key Fob Remote Keyless Entry .........14
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System ..................18
Lane Change ................35
Lane Change And Turn Signals ......35
Lane Departure Warning System . . .161
LaneSense ................ .161
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........103
Latches .................. .129
Leaks,
Fluid............... .129
Life Of Tires ............... .219Lifting The Vehicle
............208
Light Bulbs ................ .129
Types Of Bulbs ............173
Light Switch .................32
Lights ................... .129
AirBag ..............108,128
Automatic Headlights .........33
Courtesy/Reading .........35,37
Daytime Running ............33
Exterior ................ .129
Hazard Warning Flasher .......172
Headlight Switch ..........32,34
Headlights .............32,34
High Beam ................34
Instrument Cluster ........32,34
Intensity Control ............38
Interior ..................37
Map Reading ..............35
Park ...................33
Reading .................35
Turn Signal ...............35
Turn Signals ..............129
Loading Vehicle ..............166
Tires .................. .212
Luggage Compartment Light (Bulb Replacement) ..........176
Luggage/Cargo Capacity .........49

Transporting Passengers........169
Transporting Pets ............127
Tread Wear Indicators ..........219
Turn Signals .................35
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ......224
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt. . . .105
Use Of The Owner’s Manual ........5
Vehicle Changes/Alterations .......3
Vehicle Identification Number .....230
Vehicle Loading ...........166,213
Vent Operation ...............40
Warning Flasher, Hazard ........172
Warranty Information ..........247
Washer Fluid For Windshield/Headlights ........200
Washers, Windshield ............38
Weights ................. .238
Wheel And Wheel Tire Care .......221Wheel And Wheel Tire Trim
.......221
Wheels And Tires .............208
Windows (Cleaning) ...........227
Windshield Defroster ..........128
Windshield Wiper .............38
Replacing Blades ...........204
Windshield Wiper/Washer Smart Washing Function .......39
Windshield Wipers .............38
Wrecker Towing ............. .190
INDEX