2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia window

Climate Control system. The indicator
lights located on the number of 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 clockwise
for warmer temperatures or
counterclockwise for cooler
temperatures. The set temperatures are
shown on the Information and
Entertainment 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 clockwise to engage the HI
(maximum heating) setting or fully
counterclockwise to engage the LO
(maximum cooling) setting. To deactivate
these functions, rotate the Temperature
Adjustment Knob to the desired
temperature.
Rear passengers’ temperature is linked
to driver side selection.
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
demister 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 Information
and Entertainment System indicate the
air distribution setting.
Fan Speed Adjustment
Turn the Blower Speed Knob to increase
or decrease the blower speed. The speed
is displayed with lighted indicators in the
Information and Entertainment System
display.
Maximum fan speed = all indicators
illuminated on the Information and
Entertainment System display
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Minimum fan speed = one indicator
illuminated on the Information and
Entertainment System display
The fan can be turned off by rotating the
Blower Speed Knob counterclockwise to
the off position (all segments on the
Information and Entertainment System
display are turned off).
Note: To restore automatic control of
the fan speed, push the AUTO button.
AUTO Button
When the AUTO button is pushed
(indicator illuminated), the Climate
Control system automatically adjusts the
following settings:
Quantity and distribution of air flow in
the passenger compartment
The air conditioner
Air recirculation
Cancels any manual settings
Selecting the AUTO function illuminates
the indicator on the A/C button or
.
If air distribution or the fan speed is
manual adjusted, the AUTO button
indicator turns off to indicate that the
Climate Control system is no longer in
AUTO mode.
After a manual adjustment, push the
AUTO button to resume the automatic
system.
SYNC Button
Push the SYNC button (indicator
illuminated) to sync the passenger side
air temperature with the driver side air
temperature.
This function makes temperature
regulation easier when the driver is
traveling alone.
Turn the passenger Temperature
Adjustment Knob or push the passenger
side Air Distribution Selection Button to
change the passenger side air
temperature and return to separate air
temperature management.
Air Recirculation And Air Quality
System (AQS)
Air Recirculation is managed according to
the following operating mode:
Automatic engagement: indicator is
illuminated above the “A” on the Air
Recirculation Button
Forced activation (air circulation
always activated): indicator illuminated
above the
icon on the Air
Recirculation Button
Forced deactivation (air recirculation
always off with intake of outside air):
both indicators not illuminated on the Air
Recirculation Button
The three operating conditions are
obtained by pushing the Air Recirculation
Button
in sequence. Enabling The Air Quality System (AQS)
Function — If Equipped
When the automatic recirculation
function is selected, the AQS function
automatically activates internal air
recirculation when the outside air is
polluted (e.g. in heavy traffic and tunnels).
At low external temperatures or in high
humidity, the automatic function turns
off to avoid fogging up the windows.
The user can select the function again by
pushing the Air Recirculation Button.
In
automatic operation, air recirculation
will be controlled by the system according
to outside environmental conditions.
Note:
With the AQS function active and
after the internal air recirculation
system has been functioning for a set
amount of time, the Climate Control
System enables air intake to cycle the
air in the passenger compartment for a
set time. The AQS function is disabled
during the air changes.
The engagement of the recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions
faster. It is, however, inadvisable to use
it on rainy/cold days as it can increase
the possibility of the windows fogging.
When the outside temperature is low,
recirculation is forced off to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
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A/C Compressor
Push the A/C button to activate or
deactivate the A/C compressor (indicator
illuminated when activated). The A/C
compressor will remain off even after the
engine has stopped.
When the A/C compressor is turned off,
the system deactivates air recirculation
to prevent the windows from fogging up.
If the climate control system can
maintain the temperature, with the A/C
turned off, the AUTO feature will remain
on and the AUTO button indicator light
will not switch off.
To restore automatic control of the A/C
compressor, push the A/C button or the
AUTO button. With the A/C compressor
off, the air speed can be set manually
using the Air Speed Adjustment Knob.
When the A/C compressor is on, and the
engine is running, air speed cannot be
lower than the minimum speed (only one
indicator light is lit).
Note:
When the A/C is off the Climate
Control system can not produce air that
is colder than the current outside
temperature. Under certain environmental
conditions, windows could fog up rapidly,
since the air is not dehumidified.
Front Defroster And MAX-DEF
Function
Push the Front Defroster button(indicator illuminated) to defrost the
windshield and side windows.
While in MAX-DEF function, the air
conditioner will:
Activate the air conditioner
compressor when the weather allows
Turn air recirculation off
Set the maximum air temperature (HI)
on both the driver and passenger side
Activate a blower speed based on the
temperature of the engine coolant
Adjust the air flow towards the
windshield and front side windows
Activate the Rear Window Defroster
Display the fan speed (indicators
illuminated) and current air distribution
setting
Note: The MAX-DEF function remains
active for approximately three minutes
once the engine coolant reaches the
proper temperature.
When the function is on, AUTO mode will
deactivate. The only manual operations
possible are adjusting blower speed and
turning off the Rear Window Defroster.
Pushing the
button switches off the
MAX-DEF function.
Rear Defroster
Push the Rear Defrosterbutton to
activate (indicators illuminated) the Rear
Defroster.
The Rear Defroster will turn off after
20 minutes or once the engine is turned
off. To reactive the Rear Defroster, push
the Rear Defroster
button.
Note: To avoid damage, do not apply
stickers over the interior heating
filaments of the Rear Defroster.
Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps to prevent the
windows from fogging up. The AUTO
function (indicator illuminated) must be
on for the Humidity Sensor to function.
When outside temperature is low, the
system may turn the compressor on and
turn air recirculation off for safer driving.
Switching Off/On The Climate Control
System
Switching Off The Climate Control
System
Rotate the Air Speed Adjustment Knob
completely counterclockwise to turn off
the Climate Control System.
With the air conditioner off:
Air recirculation is on
The A/C compressor is off
The fan is off
The heated rear window can be
activated/deactivated
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Note:The climate control system stores
the previously set temperatures and
resumes operation when any button on
the system is pushed.
Switching On The Climate Control
System
To switch the climate control system on
in automatic mode, push the AUTO
button.
Stop/Start
The climate control system manages the
Stop/Start system. Stop/Start has the
engine shut off when vehicle speed is
0 mph (0 km/h) to maintain comfort
within the vehicle.
Stop/Start will deactivate in the
following scenarios:
The climate control system is in AUTO
mode (indicator illuminated), and the
vehicle has yet to reach the set
temperature
The climate control system is in LO
maximum cooling
The climate control system is in HI
maximum heating
The climate control system is in the
MAX-DEF status
When the Stop/Start system is active,
the engine will restart if the inside
temperature changes significantly, or if
the LO setting, or MAX-DEF setting, is
activated. With Stop/Start system on, air flow is
reduced to keep the compartment
comfort conditions for longer.
Until the temperature drastically
changes within the cabin, the climate
control system will continue to maintain
the temperature while the engine is off.
By deactivating the Stop/Start system
with the
button located on the
dashboard, the climate control system
will take priority over the engine shutting
off.
Note:
In harsh climate conditions, limit the
use of the Stop/Start system to prevent
the compressor from continuously
switching on and off. This will cause
rapid misting of the windows and the
accumulation of humidity in the
passenger compartment.
When the Stop/Start system is on,
the climate control system will always
take air in from outside, reducing the
probability of the windows fogging up.
System Maintenance
In winter, the Climate Control System
must be turned on at least once a month
for approximately ten minutes.
Have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer before the summer.
POWER WINDOWS
Power Window Switches
The power window switches work with
the ignition in the ON position and for
three minutes after the ignition has been
placed in the STOP position. When one of
the front doors is opened, this operation
is disabled.
Driver Side Front Door Controls
The switches are located on the door
panel trim. All windows can be controlled
from the driver side door panel.
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1 — Front Left
Window Switch 4 — Window
Lockout Switch
2 — Front Right
Window Switch 5 — Rear Left
Window Switch
3 — Rear Right
Window Switch
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Window Opening
Push the buttons to open the desired
window.
Each button has two position steps. Push
gently (first position step) for manual
"burst" window travel, while pushing the
same button harder (second position
step) activates "continuous automatic"
operation.
If the button is pushed again, the window
will stop in the desired position.
Window Closing
Pull the window switch up to move the
window upward. Hold the switch for at
least half of a second and the window will
go up automatically.
To stop the window during Auto-Up
operation, push or pull the window switch
again.
Passenger Side Front Door/Rear Door
Controls
There are single window controls on the
passenger and rear door trim panels
which operate the door windows.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection
The vehicle may be equipped with an
anti-pinch safety device for closing the
windows.
If the safety system senses any obstacle
while the window is closing, it will stop
the window’s movement and reverse it,
depending on its position.This device is also useful if the windows
are activated accidentally by children
inside the vehicle.
The anti-pinch safety function is
activated both during the manual and the
automatic operation of the window.
When the anti-pinch system is activated,
the window closing is immediately
interrupted. Then the window closing is
automatically reversed and the window
lowers by about eight inches (20 cm) in
relation to the first stop position. The
window cannot be operated during this
time.
Note:
In the event of an error, or if the
anti-pinch protection is activated three
consecutive times, the automatic closing
operation of the window will be
deactivated. In order to restore the
correct operation of the system, the
window must be lowered.
Power Window System Initialization
If power supply is interrupted, the
electric window automatic operation
must be reinitialized.
To perform the initialization procedure,
which must be done on each door with the
doors closed, manually fully close the
window to be initialized.HOOD
Opening
To open the hood, proceed as follows:
1. Pull the release lever located on the
driver’s side kick panel.
2. Go to the outside of the vehicle and
position yourself in front of the grille.
3. Lift the hood slightly.
4. Move the under-hood latch from right
to left to release the hood.
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Rear Cargo Tie–Downs — If Equipped
There are four hooks inside the trunk for
attaching the cargo net or cables which
can safely secure the cargo.
Note:Do not apply a load greater than
22 lbs (10 kg) on a single hook.
Cargo Net — If Equipped
This is useful for correctly arranging the
cargo and/or for transporting light
materials.INTERNAL EQUIPMENT
Glove Compartment
To open the glove compartment proceed
as follows:
1. If equipped with a lock, unlock the
glove compartment by placing the
emergency key in the lock on the handle.
2. Pull handle to open the glove
compartment.
When the glove compartment is opened,
a light turns on to illuminate the inside of
the compartment.
Note: Do not insert large objects that
will prevent the glove compartment from
closing completely. Always make sure
that the glove compartment is
completely closed when driving.
Sun Visors
The sun visors are located at the sides of
the interior rear view mirror. They can be
adjusted forward and toward the side
window.
To direct the visor toward the side
window, detach the visor from the
interior rear view mirror side hook and
turn it towards the side window.
From this position, the sun visor can also
be extended toward to rear of the vehicle
for additional blockage of sunlight.
Courtesy mirrors with lights are fitted on
the back of the sun visors and can be
used even in poor light conditions.
Note: A rear facing child restraint
system should never be fitted in the front
passenger seat. Always comply with the
instructions on the sun visor. Refer to
"Child Restraints" in "Safety" for more
information.
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04246S0001EMOpening The Glove Compartment
04246S0002EMRotate Sun Visor Toward Passenger Window
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Operating Example
For example, your vehicle may have a
recommended cold (parked for more than
three hours) placard pressure of 33 psi
(227 kPa). If the ambient temperature is
68°F (20°C), and the measured tire
pressure is 28 psi (193 kPa), a
temperature drop to 20°F (-7°C) will
decrease the tire pressure to
approximately 24 psi (165 kPa). This tire
pressure is low enough to turn on the
“Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Light.”
Driving the vehicle may cause the tire
pressure to rise to approximately 28 psi
(193 kPa), but the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Telltale Light” will still be on.
In this situation, the “Tire Pressure
Monitoring Warning Light” will turn off
only after the tires are inflated to the
vehicle’s recommended cold placard
pressure value.
Caution!
The TPMS has been optimized for the
original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been
established for the tire size equipped on
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation
or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. The TPM
sensor is not designed for use on
aftermarket wheels and may contribute to a
poor overall system performance or sensor damage. Customers are encouraged to use
OEM wheels to assure proper TPM feature
operation.
Using aftermarket tire sealants may
cause the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) sensor to become inoperable.
After using an aftermarket tire sealant it is
recommended that you take your vehicle to
your authorized dealer to have your sensor
function checked.
After inspecting or adjusting the tire
pressure always reinstall the valve stem
cap. This will prevent moisture and dirt from
entering the valve stem, which could
damage the TPMS sensor.
Insufficient Tire Pressure Indication
If an insufficient pressure value is
detected on one or more tires, the
warning light in the instrument cluster
will display alongside the dedicated
messages, the system will highlight the
tire or tires with insufficient pressure
graphically, and an acoustic signal will be
emitted.
In this case, stop the vehicle, check the
inflation pressure of each tire, and inflate
the necessary tire or tires to the correct
cold inflation pressure value, shown on
the display or in the dedicated TPMS
menu. TPMS Temporarily Disabled — TPMS
Check Message
When a system fault is detected, the “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
flash on and off for 75 seconds, and then
remain on solid. The system fault will also
sound a chime. If the ignition is cycled,
this sequence will repeat, provided that
the system fault still exists. The “Tire
Pressure Monitoring Telltale Light” will
turn off when the fault condition no
longer exists. A system fault can occur
due to any of the following:
Jamming due to electronic devices or
driving next to facilities emitting the
same radio frequencies as the TPMS
sensors.
Installing some form of aftermarket
window tinting that affects radio wave
signals.
Accumulation of snow or ice around
the wheels or wheel housings.
Using tire chains on the vehicle.
Using wheels/tires not equipped with
TPMS sensors.
After the punctured tire has been
repaired with the original tire sealant
contained in the Tire Repair Kit, the
previous condition must be restored so
that the
warning light is off during
normal driving.
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SAFETY

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
features in your vehicle are the restraint
systems:
Occupant Restraint Systems Features
Seat Belt Systems
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS) Air Bags
Child Restraints
Some of the safety features described in
this section may be standard equipment
on some models, or may be optional
equipment on others. If you are not sure,
ask an authorized dealer.
Important Safety Precautions
Please pay close attention to the
information in this section. It tells you
how to use your restraint system
properly, to keep you and your
passengers as safe as possible.
Here are some simple steps you can take
to minimize the risk of harm from a
deploying air bag:
1. Children 12 years old and under
should always ride buckled up in the rear
seat of a vehicle with a rear seat. 2. If a child from 2 to 12 years old (not in
a rear-facing child restraint) must ride in
the front passenger seat, move the seat
as far back as possible and use the
proper child restraint (refer to “Child
Restraints” in this section for further
information).
3. Children that are not big enough to
wear the vehicle seat belt properly (refer
to “Child Restraints” in this section for
further information) should be secured in
the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat
in child restraints or belt-positioning
booster seats. Older children who do not
use child restraints or belt-positioning
booster seats should ride properly
buckled up in the rear seat of a vehicle
with a rear seat.
4. Never allow children to slide the
shoulder belt behind them or under their
arm.
5. You should read the instructions
provided with your child restraint to
make sure that you are using it properly.
6. All occupants should always wear
their lap and shoulder belts properly.
7. The driver and front passenger seats
should be moved back as far as practical
to allow the front air bags room to inflate.
8. Do not lean against the door or
window. If your vehicle has side air bags,
and deployment occurs, the side air bags
will inflate forcefully into the space
between occupants and the door and
occupants could be injured.
9. If the air bag system in this vehicle
needs to be modified to accommodate a
disabled person, refer to the “Customer
Assistance” section for customer service
contact information.
Warning!
Never place a rear-facing child restraint in
front of an air bag. A deploying passenger
front air bag can cause death or serious
injury to a child 12 years or younger,
including a child in a rear-facing child
restraint.
Only use a rear-facing child restraint in
the rear seat of a vehicle with a rear seat.
Seat Belt Systems
Buckle up even though you are an
excellent driver, even on short trips.
Someone on the road may be a poor
driver and could cause a collision that
includes you. This can happen far away
from home or on your own street.
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