2018 Alfa Romeo Giulietta parking sensors

Symbol on the display What it means What to do
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
The display will show the symbol if the fuel cut-off system
intervenes.For the procedure to restore the fuel cut-off system see
the “Controls" paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle"
section. If it is still not possible to restore the fuel supply,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol appears when a fault is detected on one of the
following lights:
daytime running lights (DRL)
side lights
direction indicators
rear fog lights
number plate lights
reversing lightsThe fault relating to these lights may be caused by: one or
more blown fuses, one or more blown bulbs or a broken
electrical connection.Check, and if necessary replace the fuses involved, in
accordance with the "Fuse replacement" paragraph, in
chapter "In an emergency". If this does not resolve the
fault, check, and if necessary replace, the bulbs involved, in
accordance with the "External bulb replacement"
paragraph, in chapter "In an emergency".
Should this operation also fail to resolve the fault, contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership, for a comprehensive check of
the electrical system.
BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE
The display will show the symbol if a fault in the brake
lights is detected.The fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown
protection fuse or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol will appear on the display if there is a fault in
the dusk sensor.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol will appear on the display if there is a fault in
the rain sensor.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol will appear on the display if there is a fault in
the parking sensors.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault fixed as
soon as possible.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE . .........................84
WHEN PARKED................................85
TWIN CLUTCH TRANSMISSION......................85
MANUAL TRANSMISSION . . .......................88
START&STOP SYSTEM...........................89
CRUISE CONTROL ..............................91
PARKING SENSORS.............................92
TOWING TRAILERS.............................94
REFUELLING THE CAR...........................94

WARNING
99)When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
100)In case of a malfunction or failure of
the device, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
PARKING SENSORS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These are located in the car's front
bumper and rear bumper and their
function is to inform the driver, through
an intermittent acoustic signal, about the
presence of obstacles in front of and
behind the car.
ACTIVATION
Version with rear sensors
On the versions with rear sensors, the
system is activated when the reverse
gear is engaged.
Version with front and rear sensors
On versions with front sensors and rear
sensors, the system is activated when
the reverse gear is engaged or by
pressing the button on the centre console
.
When reverse gear is released, the front
and rear sensors remain activated until a
speed of around 15 km/h is exceeded to
allow the parking manoeuvre to be
completed.
The sensors are deactivated by pressing
the button
again or when a speed of
15 km/h is exceeded: the LED in the
button is off when the system is not
active.
INDICATIONS ON DISPLAY(for versions/markets, where provided)
Versions with rear sensors
On activating the sensors, the image of
the vehicle with rear distance bars will
appear on the "Reconfigurable
Multifunction Display".
Versions with front and rear sensors
On activating the sensors, the image of
the vehicle with front and rear distance
bars will appear on the "Reconfigurable
Multifunction Display".
Obstacle presence and distance
information is therefore provided both
by the buzzer (volume of the acoustic
warning cannot be adjusted) and the
indication on the display.
If there are several obstacles, the closest
one is displayed. On the version with
front and rear sensors, the closest
obstacle in the front area and in the rear
area is displayed.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
The information concerning the presence
and distance of an obstacle from the car
is transmitted to the driver by means of
acoustic signals from buzzers installed in
the passenger compartment.
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STARTING AND DRIVING

When reverse gear is engaged an
acoustic signal is automatically activated
if there is an obstacle within the range of
operation.
The acoustic signal:
increasesas distance between the car
and the obstacle decreases;
becomes continuouswhen the
distance between the car and the
obstacle is less that 30 cm and stops
immediately if the distance increases;
is constantif the distance is unvaried;
if this situation occurs for the side
sensors, the signal will stop after about
3 seconds to avoid, for example,
indications in the event of manoeuvres
alongside walls.
OPERATION WITH A TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is automatically
turned off when the trailer electric cable
plug is fitted into the car tow hook
socket.
31)
The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.
101) 102)
IMPORTANT NOTES
During parking manoeuvres, pay the
utmost attention to any obstacles that
could be located above or below the
sensors.
Objects set close to the car rear, under
certain circumstances are not detectedand could therefore cause damage to the
car or be damaged.
The following conditions may influence
the performance of the parking
assistance system:
reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to the
presence on the surface of the sensor of:
ice, snow, mud, thick paint
The sensors may detect a
non-existent obstacle (echo interference)
due to mechanical interference, for
example when washing the car, in rain
(strong wind), hail.
The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic brake
systems or pneumatic drills) near the
vehicle.
sensor performance can also be
influenced by the position of the sensors.
For example by a change in the ride
setting (caused by the wear of the shock
absorbers, suspension), overloading the
car and carrying out specific tuning
operations that require the car to be
lowered;
The detection of obstacles at the top
part of the car may not be guaranteed
because the system detects obstacles
that could cause an impact with the car in
the bottom part.
IMPORTANT
31)The sensor must be free of mud, dirt,
snow or ice in order for the system to work.
Be careful not to scratch or damage the
sensors while cleaning them. Avoid using dry,
rough or hard cloths. The sensors must be
washed using clean water, with the addition
of vehicle shampoo if necessary. When using
special washing equipment such as high
pressure jets or steam cleaning, clean the
sensors very quickly keeping the jet more
than 10 cm away.
WARNING
101)Only have the bumpers repainted or
any retouches to the paintwork in the area of
the sensors carried out by an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking sensors.
102)Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always the
driver’s responsibility. While carrying out
these manoeuvres, always make sure that
no people (especially children) or animals are
in the area concerned. The parking sensors
are an aid for the driver, but the driver must
never allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.
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Fitting "Universal" child restraint
system..................69
Fix&Go kit.................117
Flashing the headlights..........18
Fluids and lubricants...........166
Follow Me Home device..........19
Front airbag driver's side.........77
Front airbags................77
Front fog lights...............18
Fuel consumption............170
Fuel cut-off system...........121
Fuel tank cap................95
Fuses (replacement)...........106
Gear Shift Indicator............40
Handbrake.................85
Hazard warning lights..........100
HBA system.................60
Head restraints...............15
Front head restraints.........15
Rear head restraints..........15
Headlights..................32
Adjusting the headlights abroad . . .32
Headlight alignment corrector....18
Light beam direction..........32
Hill Holder system.............61
Identification dataIgnition device................9
Steering lock...............9
Installing a Universal Isofix child
restraint system............72
Interior lights................20
Interiors (cleaning)............145
Isofix child restraint system setup . . .72
iTPMS System (indirect Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System)....62
Jack.....................114
Jump starting...............120
Keys
Key with remote control.........8
Lifting the vehicle............143
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............101
LPG version.................33
Luggage compartment
Bag hooks................31
Closing the luggage compartment.......................31
Emergency luggage compartment
opening..................31
Extending the luggage
compartment..............31
Luggage compartment
initialisation...............31
Luggage retaining net.........31
Opening the boot............30
Main beam headlights..........18Manual climate control system.....22
Manual transmission...........88
Menu items.................42
MSR system . . ..............60
Multimedia
"APPS" Mode..........185 ,198
Anti-theft............188 ,201
CD....................183
Controls on the front panel
(Uconnect™ 5" Radio LIVE).....177
Controls on the front panel
(Uconnect™ 6.5" Radio Nav LIVE) .189
Navigation mode...........197
Phone mode...........184 ,195
Power on/off..........181 ,193
SD Card support...........195
Settings.............186 ,200
Uconnect™ LIVE Services . . .185 ,198
Voice commands........187 ,200
Number plate lights
Official type approvals.........201
Parkinglights................17
Parking sensors ..............92
Parking the vehicle
Handbrake................85
Passenger side front airbag.......77
INDEX
Bulb replacement...........105
Chassis marking............149
Engine marking............149Bulb replacement...........106 Bulb replacement...........104 Identification data plate.......148