2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose qualified staff will
evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
WARNING
138)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
139)Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
140)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
141)When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your eyes
with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
47)Incorrect installation of electric and
electronic devices may cause severe damage
to your car. After purchasing your vehicle, if
you wish to install any accessories (e.g.
anti-theft, radio phone, etc.), go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership, which will suggest the
most suitable devices and advise you
whether a higher capacity battery needs to
be installed.
IMPORTANT
5)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
LIFTING THE VEHICLE
If the car needs to be jacked up, go to an
Alfa Romeo Dealership which is equipped
with shop jacks and jack arms.
IMPORTANT Be careful when positioning
the arm of the lift for versions with side
skirts.
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BODYWORK
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint6)48)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Maintenance of paintwork consists of
washing the car: the frequency depends
on the conditions and environment where
the car is used. For example, it is
advisable to wash the car more often in
areas with high environmental pollution
or salted roads.
On some versions the car may be
equipped, on request, with an exclusive
opaque paint on the roof which, in order
to be maintained intact, requires special
care: see the instructions in the warning.
49)
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if the vehicle is washed remove the
aerial from the roof;
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a distance of
at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration. Bear in mind
that a build up of water could cause
damage to the car in the long term;
wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may stagnate
more easily in these areas. Do not wash
the car after it has been left in the sun or
with the bonnet hot: this may alter the
shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths
to prevent scratching or altering the
transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside
gently with a cloth following the direction
of the filaments to avoid damaging the
heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly at
the electronic control units or at the
windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure that
the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and guards) have not been removed or
damaged.
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IMPORTANT
6)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
IMPORTANT
48)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
49)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes should
not be used for cleaning the car. Bird
droppings must be washed off immediately
and thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive. Avoid (if at all
possible) parking the vehicle under trees;
remove vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible to remove
them with abrasive products and/or polishes,
which is highly inadvisable as they could alter
the typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not
use pure windscreen washer fluid for
cleaning the front windscreen and rear
window; dilute it min. 50% with water. Only
use pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions.
INTERIOR
142) 143) 144)
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advisable to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the
seats with a sponge moistened with a
solution of water and neutral detergent.
LEATHER SEATS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure. Remove any liquid or
grease stains using an absorbent dry
cloth, without rubbing. Then clean with a
soft cloth or buckskin cloth dampened
with water and mild soap. If the stain
persists, use specific products and
observe the instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make
sure that the cleaning products used
contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives,
even in small quantities.PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfibre),
and a solution of water and neutral,
non-abrasive detergent. To clean oily or
persistent stains, use specific products
free from solvents and designed to
maintain the original appearance and
colour of the components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre
cloth, if necessary moistened with water.
The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
50)
GENUINE LEATHER PARTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products. Before using a
specific product for cleaning interiors,
make sure that it does not contain
alcohol and/or alcohol based substances.
WARNING
142)Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean the
inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
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143)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.
144)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure that
mats are always flat and do not interfere
with the pedals.
IMPORTANT
50)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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Everything you may find useful for understanding how your car is
made and works is contained in this chapter and illustrated with
data, tables and graphics. For the enthusiasts and the technician,
but also just for those who want to know every detail of their car.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA..........................148
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE..........148
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.................149
ENGINE MARKING.............................149
ENGINE...................................150
WHEELS...................................156
DIMENSIONS................................158
WEIGHTS..................................159
REFUELLING................................162
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS........................166
PERFORMANCE..............................169
FUEL CONSUMPTION...........................170
CO
2EMISSIONS..............................172
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE......................................173

IDENTIFICATION DATA
The identification data of the vehicle are:
VIN plate;
Chassis marking;
Bodywork paint identification plate;
Engine marking.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN) PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember and
contains the following identification data
fig. 124:
A: Name of Manufacturer
B: Type-approval number
C: Vehicle type identification code
D: Chassis number
E: Maximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden
F: Maximum permitted weight of vehicle
fully laden plus trailer
G: Maximum permitted weight on front
axle
H: Maximum permitted weight on second
(rear) axle
I: Engine type
L: Bodywork version codeM Spares number
N: Smoke opacity index (for diesel
engines)
124A0K0024C
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
This is printed on the passenger
compartment floor, next to the front
right seat.
Slide forward hatch 1 fig. 125 to access.
The marking includes:
vehicle type (ZAR 940000);
chassis serial number.
ENGINE MARKING
It is stamped on the cylinder block and
includes the type and the engine serial
number.
125A0K0750C
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ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Turbo petrol 120 HP 1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP
Engine code 940B7000 940B7000
Cycle Otto Otto
Number and
position of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 × 84.0 72.0 × 84.0
Total displacement (cm³) 1368 1368
Compression ratio 9.8 9.8
LPG PETROL
Maximum power (EC) (kW) 88 88 88
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 120 120 120
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5000 5000 5000
Maximum torque (EC) (Nm) 215 215 215
Maximum torque (EC) (kgm) 22 22 22
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 2500 2500 2500
Spark plugs NGK IKR9J8 NGK IKR9J8 NGK IKR9J8
FuelUnleaded petrol 95 R.O.N. (EN
228 specifications)LPG for motor
vehicles
(EN589 Specification)Unleaded petrol
95 R.O.N. (EN
228 specifications)
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