2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia lock

Fuse Location
The fuses, which can be replaced by the
user, are grouped in two boxes below the
passenger side foot board and inside the
trunk.
Control Unit Under Passenger Side
Footboard
To access the fuses, proceed as follows:
1. Lift the upper end of the footboard on
the passenger side, pulling to release the
two buttons.Release Buttons On Footboard
1 — Footboard 2. Unscrewing the two hooks, remove
the panel pulling downward.
Release Hooks On Footboard
2 — Panel
The fuses are freely accessible on the
control unit.
After replacing the fuse, make sure that
panel and footboard are correctly locked.
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box
To access the fuses, proceed as follows:
1. Lift the luggage compartment cover.
2. Remove the control unit cover.
The fuses are freely accessible on the
control unit.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse is
shown on the cover.
After replacing a fuse, make sure that
you have closed cover correctly.
08036S0010EM
08036S0011EM
08036S0014EMControl Unit
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Control Unit Under Passenger Side Footboard
FUNCTIONFUSEAMPERAGE
Front power window (driver side) F3325
Front
power window (passenger side) F3425
Supply for Information and Entertainment system, Climate Control
system, Alarm, Power door mirror folding, EOBD system, USB port F36
15
Safe Lock device (driver side door unlock – if equipped), Doors
unlock, Central lock F38
20
08036S0013EMPassenger Side Control Unit
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Sealant Cartridge Replacement
Note:Only use original cartridges, which
can be purchased at an authorized dealer.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the sealant cartridge by
pushing the release button located on the
side of the compressor.
2. Insert the new sealant cartridge by
pushing downward firmly.
JUMP STARTING
If your vehicle has a discharged battery, it
can be jump started using a set of jumper
cables and a battery in another vehicle, or
by using a portable battery booster pack.
Jump starting can be dangerous if done
improperly, so please follow the
procedures in this section carefully.
Note: When using a portable battery
booster pack, follow the manufacturer's
operating instructions and precautions.
Warning!
Do not attempt jump starting if the battery
is frozen. It could rupture or explode and
cause personal injury.
Caution!
Do not use a portable battery booster pack
or any other booster source with a system
voltage greater than 12 Volts or damage to
the battery, starter motor, alternator or
electrical system may occur.
Remote Battery Connection Posts
The negative terminal (-) is positioned
next to the passenger side hood lock.
Warning!
Do not connect the jumper cable to the
negative (-) post of the discharged battery.
The resulting electrical spark could cause
the battery to explode and could result in
serious injury. Only use the specific ground
point, do not use any other exposed metal
parts.08066S0009EMSealant Cartridge Replacement
1 — Sealant Cartridge
9 — Release Button
08076S0006EMRemote Post Location
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and services for your
vehicle at fixed intervals based on
distance and time, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tire pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an
authorized dealer according to a set time
schedule. If, during each operation, in
addition to the ones scheduled, the need
arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with the
owner’s explicit consent only.
Note:Scheduled Servicing intervals are
required by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
You are advised to inform your
authorized dealer of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
Periodic Checks
Every month or every 600miles
( 1,000 km) or before long trips check
and, if necessary, top off:
Engine coolant level.
Brake fluid level (if insufficient, see an
authorized dealer as soon as possible).
Windshield washer fluid level.
Tire inflation pressure and condition.
Operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.).
Operation of windshield
washing/wiping system and
positioning/wear of wiper blades.
Every 2,000 miles ( 3,000km), check and
top off if required:
Engine oil level.
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:
Dusty roads.
Short, repeated journeys less than
4 miles (7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures.
Engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity.
In the event of a long period of inactivity.
The following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
Check cleanliness of hood and trunk
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage.
Visually inspect conditions of: engine,
transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber
elements (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 cabin
air filter.
Check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles
(6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a
dusty and off-road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only
very low engine RPM’s. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Maintenance Plan (2.9 V6 Engine)
Thousands of miles10
20 30
40 50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers16
32 48
64 80
96
112
128
144
160
176
192
208
224
240
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check the tire repair kit recharge condition and expiration
date. ●●●●●●●●●
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, trunk lid, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.). ●●●●●●●●●
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels.
(1)●●●●●●●●● ●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool). ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (sleeves, bushes, etc.). ●●●●●●●
Check position/wear of front windshield wiper blade. ●●●●●●●●
Check operation of the windshield wiper/washer system and
adjust nozzles, if necessary. ●●●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage. ●●●●●●●
(1) Top up using the fluids indicated in the “Fluids And Lubricants” section of the “Technical Specifications” chapter only after checking that the system is intact.
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Battery gas is flammable and explosive.
Keep flame or sparks away from the
battery. Do not use a booster battery or any
other booster source with an output greater
than 12 Volts. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch each other.
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Note: It will not be possible to open the
trunk with a key or by pressing the button
in the passenger compartment when the
battery is disconnected. So, always
position the manual trunk opening strap
on the trunk lock before disconnecting
the battery. The procedure is described in
the "Storing The Vehicle" paragraph in
this chapter.
BATTERY RECHARGING
Important Notes
Warning!
Never charge or recharge a frozen
battery: it may explode because of the
nitrogen trapped inside the ice crystals.
At all times while charging or recharging
the battery, make sure that any sparks or
open flames are kept sufficiently far away
from the battery.
Note:
Before using the charging device,
always make sure that it is appropriate
for the installed battery, with constant
voltage (below 14.8 V) and low
amperage (maximum 15 A).
Recharge the battery in a well
ventilated environment.
Before using any devices to charge or
to maintain the charge of the battery,
carefully follow the instructions provided
with the device in order to properly and
safely connect it to the car battery.
You can recharge the battery without
disconnecting the wires of the vehicle's
electrical system.
To reach the battery, remove the
access panel inside the trunk.
Remove the protective cover and
connect the positive cable terminal of the
charger (usually red) to the positive
terminal (+) of the battery.
Connect the negative terminal of the
charger (usually black) to nut next to the
negative terminal (-) of the battery.
09036S0001EMBattery Access Panel
09036S0002EMBattery
1 — Protective Cover
2 — Negative Post (Nut)
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Air Filter
Replacing The Air Cleaner
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals. It is advised to
replace it with a genuine spare part,
specifically designed for this vehicle.
Air Conditioning System Maintenance
To ensure the best possible performance,
the air conditioning system must be
checked and undergo maintenance at an
authorized dealer at the beginning of the
summer.
Caution!
Do not use chemicals to clean the air
conditioning system, since the internal
components may be damaged. This kind of
damage is not covered by warranty.
Replace The Cabin Air Filter
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals. For cleaner
replacement, contact an authorized
dealer.
Warning!
Use only refrigerants and compressor
lubricants approved by the manufacturer for
your air conditioning system. Some
unapproved refrigerants are flammable and
can explode, injuring you. Other unapproved
refrigerants or lubricants can cause the
system to fail, requiring costly repairs. Refer
to Warranty Information Book, located in
your owner’s information kit, for further
warranty information.
Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork
Ensure that the locks and bodywork
junction points, including components
such as the seat guides, door hinges (and
rollers), trunk and hood are periodically
lubricated with lithium-based grease to
ensure correct, silent operation and to
protect them from rust and wear.
Thoroughly clean the components,
eliminating every trace of dirt and dust.
After lubricating, eliminate excess oil and
grease. Also pay particular attention to
the hood closing devices, to ensure
correct operation. During operations on
the hood, to be carried out with the
engine cold, also remember to check,
clean and lubricate the locking, release
and safety devices.Lubricate the external lock barrels twice
a year. Apply a small amount of
high-quality lubricant directly into the
lock barrel.
If necessary, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Windshield Wiper
Periodically clean the windshield and rear
window and rubber profile of the
windshield wiper blades, using a sponge
or a soft cloth and a non-abrasive
detergent. This eliminates the salt or
impurities accumulated when driving.
Prolonged operation of the windshield
window wipers with dry glass may cause
the deterioration of the blades, in
addition to abrasion of the surface of the
glass. To eliminate the impurities on the
dry glass, always operate the windshield
washers.
In the event of very low outdoor
temperatures, below zero degrees,
ensure that the movement of the rubber
part in contact with the glass is not
obstructed. Use a suitable deicing
product to release it if required.
Avoid using the windshield wipers to
remove frost or ice.
Also avoid contact of the rubber profile
of the blades with petroleum derivatives
such as engine oil, gas, etc.
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Warning!
Driving with worn windshield wiper blades is
a serious hazard, because visibility is
reduced in bad weather conditions.
Note:The life of the windshield wiper
blades varies according to the usage
frequency. In any case, it is advised to
replace the blades approximately once a
year. When the blades are worn, noise,
marks on the glass or streaks of water
may be noticed. In the presence of these
conditions, clean the windshield wiper
blades or, if necessary, replace them.
Raising The Windshield Wiper Blades
("Service Position" Function)
The "service position" function allows the
driver to replace the windshield wiper
blades more easily. It is also
recommended to activate this function
when it is snowing and to make it easier
to remove any dirt deposits in the area
where the blades are normally
positioned, when washing.
Activation Of The Function
To activate this function, disable the
windshield wiper before setting the
ignition device to STOP.
This function can only be activated within
two minutes of cycling the ignition to
STOP. To activate this function, move the lever
upward for at least three seconds.
Function Deactivation
The function is deactivated if:
More than two minutes passes before
cycling the ignition to the STOP position
after having raised the lever and putting
the wipers into service position.
The ignition is cycled to the ON
position and the windshield wiper control
is used.
If, after using the function, the ignition is
set back to ON with the blades in a
position other than rest position (at the
base of the windshield), they will only
return to rest position following a
command given using the stalk (stalk
upwards, into unstable position) or when
a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded. Replacing The Windshield Wiper Blades
Proceed as follows:
1. Raise the wiper arm, press tab of the
attachment spring and remove the blade
from the arm.
2. Fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked.
3. Lower the wiper arm onto the
windshield.
Note:
Do not operate the windshield
wiper with the blades lifted from the
windshield.
Windshield Washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed.
If there is no jet of fluid, first check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine Compartment” in this
chapter).
09046S0001EMWindshield Wiper Stalk
09046S0002EMWiper Release Tab
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