2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta light

READ THIS CAREFULLYREFUELLINGPetrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.LPG engines: refuel only with
LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait
for the
icon andwarning light to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
…important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of the car over time. Special attention must be paid to
the symbols(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

In-depth knowledge of your new car starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply and directly explains how
it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see what is described here for yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
THEKEYS....................................8
IGNITION DEVICE...............................9
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM.......................10
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................11
DOORS.....................................11
SEATS.....................................13
HEADRESTS.................................15
STEERING WHEEL..............................15
REAR VIEW MIRRORS...........................16
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................17
INTERIOR LIGHTS..............................20
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER . ................20
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM.......................22
ELECTRIC WINDOWS............................26
ELECTRIC SUNROOF............................28
ENGINE BONNET . .............................29
BOOT......................................30
HEADLIGHTS.................................32
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........32
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM.......................33

THE KEYS
MECHANICAL KEY
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 1 operates:
the ignition switch;
the door lock.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
The metal insert 1 fig. 2operates:
the ignition device;
the door lock.
Press button 2 to open/close the metal
insert.
1)
Door and boot locking
Brief press of button
: locks doors,
switches off internal roof lights with
single flash of direction indicators (for
versions/markets, where provided).
Press twice or hold down the button
on the remote control to open the
luggage compartment remotely. The
direction indicators will flash twice to
indicate that the boot has been opened.
REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE
CONTROLS
The system can recognise up to 8 keys
with incorporated remote control. If you
need to request a new remote control,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership, taking
the CODE Card (for versions/markets,
where provided), an identity document
and documents proving ownership of the
car with you.
REPLACING THE BATTERY IN THE KEY
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
Procedure
1)
press button 1 fig. 3 and move the
metal insert 2 to opening position; turn
screw 4 to
using a fine bit
screwdriver;
remove battery compartment 5 and
replace battery 3, respecting the polarity;
reinsert compartment 5 in the key and
secure it by turning screw 4 to
.
SAFE LOCK DEVICE(for versions/markets, where provided)
This safety device inhibits the operation
of the interior door handles and the door
locking/unlocking button. We recommend
that you activate this device each time
you park your car.
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Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as well.
ALFA ROMEO CODESYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted by the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the icon
appears on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come with
the car. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.Activation of warning light while
driving
If the iconappears on the display,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop).
If the iconcontinues to be
displayed, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
strong shocks. In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic devices inside the
key, it should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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ALARMSYSTEM
(for versions/markets, where provided)
ALARM ACTIVATION
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the direction
indicators.
IMPORTANT The alarm is adapted by the
Manufacturer to meet the requirements
of the various countries where the
vehicle is marketed.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors, bonnet and tailgate
closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, point the key with
remote control towards the car and press
and release the button
.
Except on some versions for specific
markets, the system produces a visual
and acoustic warning and enables door
locking.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using
the remote control, approximately
30 seconds after the key is turned to the
STOP position and the last time one of
the doors or tailgate was opened and
reclosed, the alarm is activated
automatically.This condition is indicated by the
intermittent illumination of the LED on
the alarm deactivation button on the roof
light and by the activation indications
described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the button
on the remote control.
Alarm self-activation also occurs when
the doors are closed by turning the metal
insert of the key in the driver door lock. If
the alarm is self-activated, the doors will
not be locked.
TURNING THE ALARM OFF
IMPORTANT Activating the central
opening using the key's metal insert does
not turn the alarm off.
DOORS
DOOR CENTRAL LOCKING/UNLOCKING
Locking from the outside
With the doors closed, press the
button on the key or fit and then turn
the metal insert (located inside the key)
in the driver side door lock.
The door locking function is operated:
with all the doors closed;
with all the doors closed and boot
open.
Door unlocking from the outside
Press the
button on the key or turn the
metal insert (located inside the key) in
the driver side door lock.
Door locking/unlocking from the inside
Press the
button on the dashboard.
IMPORTANT With central locking active,
pulling the internal opening lever of the
passenger side door unlocks the door
itself. Pulling the internal opening lever
of the driver side door activates central
unlocking.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be
opened from the inside when the child
lock device is engaged.
In the absence of electrical power supply
(e.g. blown fuse, battery disconnected,
etc.) it is still possible to lock the doors
manually.
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IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors
must always be open.
WARNING
12)As the driver's door mirror is curved, it
may slightly alter the perception of distance.
EXTERNAL LIGHTS
The left-hand stalk operates most of the
external lights. The external lights can
only be switched on when the ignition key
is at MAR.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)"Daytime Running Lights"
With the ignition key at MAR and ring nut
A 1 fig. 18 turned to
, the daytime
running lights switch on. The other lights
and interior lighting stay off.
IMPORTANT The daytime running lights
are an alternative to the dipped
headlights while driving during the
daytime in countries where it is
compulsory to have lights on during the
day; where it is not compulsory, the use
of daytime running lights is permitted.IMPORTANT Daytime running lights
cannot replace dipped beam headlights
while driving at night or through tunnels.
The use of daytime running lights is
governed by the Highway Code of the
country in which you are driving. Comply
with legal requirements.
SIDE LIGHTS/DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn
the ring nut 1 fig. 18 to
.
The daytime running lights are switched
off and the side lights and dipped
headlights are switched on. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can only be switched on with
ignition key at STOP or removed, by
moving ring nut 1 fig. 18 first to position
and then to position.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL
(AUTOLIGHT) (Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A sensor detects the external light
conditions and activates or deactivates
the headlights and taillights
automatically.
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Activation
Turn the knurled ring 1 fig. 18 to position
. To activate automatic control of the
side lights and dipped beam headlights
according to the external light conditions.
When the lights are automatically
switched off, the front and rear fog lights
(if activated) are also switched off. The
next time the lights are switched on
automatically, the fog lights must be
reactivated manually (if required).
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut 1 fig. 18 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel beyond
the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end of
travel position, the main beam headlights
deactivate, the dipped headlights
reactivate and the
warning light
switches off.
FLASHING THE HEADLIGHTS
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position),
regardless of the position of ring nut 1
fig. 18. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT CORRECTOR
This device works with the ignition key in
the MAR position and the dipped
headlights on.
Headlight alignment adjustment
Press buttons
andfig. 19to
adjust. The adjustment position is shown
on the display.
Position 0: one or two people in the
front seats.
Position 1: 4 people.
Position 2: 4 people + load in luggage
compartment.
Position 3: driver + maximum
permitted load stowed in the luggage
compartment.
IMPORTANT Check the alignment every
time the load carried changes.IMPORTANT If the vehicle is equipped
with Bi-xenon headlights, headlight
alignment is carried out automatically
and therefore buttons
andare
not present.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
Press the button
fig. 20to switch the
lights on/off.
With the lights on, warning light
in the
instrument panel switches on.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
Operation
Press the button
fig. 20 to switch the
lights on/off.
The rear fog lights are only switched on
with the dipped headlights or front fog
lights on.
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Press the button again to turn the lights
off or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the lights on, the warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place
the left stalk in the unstable position for
less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the side selected will flash
five times and then switch off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed,
pull stalk A towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.
EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
These light up the car and the space in
front of it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are
unlocked by pressing the button
on the
remote control (or the luggage
compartment is unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam headlights, rear
side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights stay on for approximately
25 seconds unless the doors and luggage
compartment are locked again with the
remote control or the doors (or luggage
compartment) are opened and reclosed.
In these cases they switch off after
5 seconds.
AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS(Adaptive Frontlight System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with Xenon
headlamps which directs the main light
beam and adapts it to the driving
conditions round bends/when cornering,
continuously and automatically.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the car is started.
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