2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Manual

Versions with instrument panel in mph
1. Speedometer (speed indicator)
2. Reconfigurable multifunction display
3. Rev counter
4. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
5. Engine coolant temperature indicator with overheating warning light
Warning lights present on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to version.
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DISPLAY
The car is equipped with a reconfigurable
multifunction display that, according to
the previously applied settings, will show
useful driving information.
With the ignition key removed, the
display lights up and shows the time and
total odometer reading (in km or miles)
for a few seconds when a door is
opened/closed.
RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY
The following information is shown on the
display (example given in fig. 38 ):
1: Time
2: Area reserved for messages
(information, settings, etc)
3: Milometer (total distance covered
in km or miles).4: Car status indications (e.g. doors open,
possible ice on road, etc.)/Start&Stop
function indication (for versions/
markets, where provided)/Gear Shift
Indicator (for versions/markets, where
provided)
5: Headlight alignment position (only with
dipped beam headlights on)
6: External temperature
The turbocharger pressure will appear on
some versions when “DYNAMIC” driving
mode is selected (see “Alfa DNA system”
in this chapter).GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The GSI (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear through
a special indication on the display.
Through the GSI, the driver is notified
that the gear change will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
reducing fuel consumption, it is advisable
to stick to “Natural” or “All Weather”
mode and to follow the suggestions of
the Gear Shift Indicator, where traffic
conditions permit.
When the SHIFT UP icon
is shown on
the display the GSI suggests the driver to
up-shift, whereas if the SHIFT DOWN
icon
is displayed, the driver is advised
to down-shift.
The indication in the instrument panel
remains on until the driver shifts gear or
the driving conditions go back to a
situation where gearshifting is not
required to improve consumption.
CONTROL BUTTONS
fig. 39: to scroll up the screen and
the respective items or to increase the
displayed value.
SET ESC: Press to access the menu
and/or go to the next screen or confirm
your choice. Hold down to go back to the
standard screen.
: to scroll through the screen and
the options downwards or to decrease
the value displayed.38A0K0600C
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IMPORTANT Theand
buttons activate different
functions according to the following
situations:
within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up or down through the options;
during setting operations, they
increase or decrease values.
MAIN MENU
The menu comprises a series of options
which can be selected using the buttons
andto access the different
selection and setting (Setup) operations
indicated below.
Some options have a submenu. The setup
menu can be activated by pressing the
SET ESC button.
The menu includes the following items:
MENU
LIGHTING
SPEED BUZZER
HEADLIGHT SENSOR (where
provided)
RAIN SENSOR (where provided)
TRIP B ACTIVATION
SET TIME
SET DATE
FIRST PAGE (where provided)
AUTOCLOSE
UNITS
LANGUAGE
BUZZER VOLUME
SEAT BELT BEEP
SERVICE
PASSENGER AIRBAG
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
ADAPTIVE LIGHTS (where provided)
COURTESY LIGHTS
EXIT MENU
On vehicles equipped withUconnect™
system (where provided), some menu
items are shown on the navigator display.
Selecting an option from the main
menu without a submenu:
press SET ESC to select the main
menu option you wish to set;
press the buttonsor
(with single presses) to select the
new setting;
press the SET ESC button to
memorise the new setting and go back to
the previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from the main
menu with a submenu:
press the SET ESC button to display
the first submenu option;
press the buttonsor
(with single presses) to scroll
through all the submenu options;
press the SET ESC button to select the
displayed submenu option and open the
relevant setup menu;
press the buttonsor
(with single presses) to select the
new setting for this submenu option;
press the SET ESC button to
memorise the new setting and go back to
the previous submenu option.
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MENU ITEMS
IMPORTANT If there is anUconnect™
system, some menu items are displayed
and managed by the latter and not the
instrument panel (refer to the
description in the Multimedia chapter or
in the supplements available online).
Menu
Access to the Setup Menu.
Lights
(only with side lights on)
Adjustment (8 levels) of the brightness of
the instrument panel, theUconnect™
system controls (for versions/markets
where provided) and the automatic
climate control system controls (for
versions/markets where provided).
Speed warning
Vehicle speed limit setting (km/h or mph).
When this is exceeded, the driver is
notified by an audible warning signal.
Headlight sensor
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Automatic switch on/off of lights
according to external light conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level
1=minimum sensitivity, level 2=average
sensitivity, level 3=maximum sensitivity).Rain sensor
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjustment (4 levels) of the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
TripB activation
Activation (On) and deactivation (Off) of
Trip B display (partial trip counter). For
more information see the "Trip computer"
section.
Set time
Clock setting through two sub-menus:
“Time” and “Format”.
Set date
Date setting (day - month - year).
First page
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Selection of the information you would
like to see on the main screen. You can
view the date or the trip distance.
Autoclose
Activation of the automatic locking of the
doors on exceeding the speed of
20 km/h.
Measurement unit
Unit of measurement setting via three
submenus: “Distances”, “Fuel
consumption” and “Temperature”.If the set distance unit is "km", the display
allows the fuel consumption unit to be set
as km/l or l/100km. If the set distance
unit is “mi” the fuel consumption unit will
be displayed in “mpg”.
Language
Display language selection.
Warning volume
Adjustment (8 levels) of the volume of
the buzzer which accompanies the
display of failures/warnings.
Seat belt beep
This function can be displayed only after
an Alfa Romeo Dealership has
deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety”
chapter).
Service
Display of information about km/mileage
intervals or, for versions/markets, where
provided, time intervals for car servicing.
Passenger airbag
Activation/deactivation of front
passenger side airbag and side air bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulder protection -
Side bag
Daytime running lights
Activation/deactivation of Daytime
Running Lights (DRL).
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AFS adaptive lights
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Activation/deactivation of AFS adaptive
lights (Adaptive Frontlight System).
Courtesy lights
This function turns on the internal
courtesy lights for approximately
25 seconds when the doors or luggage
compartment are opened using the
remote control. The courtesy lights are
turned off when the doors are closed or
locked using the remote control.
Exit Menu
Return to standard display screen.TRIP COMPUTER
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR. This function is
characterised by two separate records,
called “Trip A” and “Trip B”, where the car’s
“complete missions” (journeys) are
recorded in a reciprocally independent
manner. Both memories can be reset: i.e.
start of a new journey.
"Trip A" can be used to display the values
relating to:
Range
Distance travelled A
Average consumption A
Instant consumption
Average speed A
Trip time (driving time) A
“Trip B” may be used to display the
figures relating to:
Distance travelled B
Average consumption B
Average speed B
Trip time B (driving time).
The "Trip B" function may be disabled
(see "Activating Trip B"). "Range" and
"Instant consumption" values cannot be
reset.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on in the instrument panel together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when
applicable. These indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative
to the information contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. Always refer to the
information in this section in the event of a failure indication.
IMPORTANT Failure indications displayed are divided into two categories: very serious and less serious failures. Serious faults are
indicated by a repeated and prolonged warning "cycle". Less serious faults are indicated by a warning "cycle" with a shorter duration.
The display cycle of both categories can be interrupted. The instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the
malfunction is eliminated.
WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE ENGAGED
The warning light switches on when the key is turned to
MAR-ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on
when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below
the minimum level, possibly due to leaks in the circuit.Restore the brake fluid level, then check that the warning
light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Handbrake engaged
The warning light (or symbol on the display) switches on
when the handbrake is engaged. If the car is moving an
acoustic signal is also emitted.Release the handbrake, then check that the warning light
has switched off.
If the warning light (or symbol on the display) stays on,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red) and
(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates
either an anomaly of the EBD system or that the system is
not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly
lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking sharply.Drive very carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo Dealership
to have the system inspected immediately.
AIRBAG FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
If the warning light switches on constantly, this indicates a
fault in the airbag system.
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SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the vehicle
stationary and the driver’s seat belt not fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds if the car is in
motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.For permanent deactivation of the acoustic signal (buzzer)
of the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership. The system can be reactivated using
the Setup Menu.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
When the key is turned to MAR the warning light comes on, but should go out as soon
as the engine is started.
After turning the ignition key to MAR, wait for about 2 seconds before starting the
engine.
The warning light switches on constantly together with a message on the display (for
versions/markets, where provided) when the system detects that engine oil pressure
is low.
IMPORTANT Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil quantity, always check using the dipstick.
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DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will turn on flashing together with a dedicated message on the
display (for versions/markets where provided).
Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as follows:
- for 1 minute every two hours;
- for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals of 5 seconds until oil is
changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the warning light will
continue to flash in the same mode, until the oil is changed. A specific message will
appear on the display (for versions/markets, where provided) in addition to the
warning light. If the warning light flashes, this does not mean that there is a fault, but
simply informs that it is now necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of
the car. Engine oil deterioration is accelerated by:
- mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration process more
frequent;
- use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have time to reach its
regular operating temperature;
- repeated interruptions of the regeneration process, signalled by the DPF warning
light switching on.Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as
possible.
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