PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could
cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be followed carefully.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number. That
number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all Alfa Giulietta versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are
not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim
level, engine and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the
explicit request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording (for versions/markets, where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy S.p.A. aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model described
for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally injured.
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REPAIR PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can carry out the procedure safely.
The ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
stop the engine, engage the hazard
warning lights and the parking brake;
wear the reflective safety jacket
before getting out of the car (anyway
comply with the laws in force in the
country you are driving in);
Insert the cartridge 1 containing the
sealant in the proper compartment of the
compressor 2, pressing it down hard
fig. 98. Remove the speed limit sticker
3 and apply it in a clearly visible position
fig. 99;
wear the gloves;
remove the cap from the tyre valve
and connect and firmly tighten the
transparent tube of the sealing fluid 4
fig. 98. If a 250 ml cartridge is present
the housing of the transparent tube is
provided with removable ring to facilitate
extraction. Make sure that the ON-OFF
button 5 fig. 101 is in the off position
(button not pressed);
plug the electric connector 6
fig. 100 into the 12V socket of the
vehicle and start the vehicle engine;
operate the compressor by pressing
the ON-OFF button 5 fig. 101. When the
pressure shown in the "Wheels"
paragraph in the “Technical data” chapter
or on the specific label appears on the
pressure gauge 7, stop the compressor
by pressing the ON-OFF button 5 again;
disconnect the cartridge 1 from the
compressor, by pressing the release
button 8 and lifting the cartridge
1 upwards fig. 102.
If the pressure gauge 7 fig. 101 indicates
a pressure lower than 1.8 bar / 26 psi
15 minutes after starting the
compressor, switch off the compressor,
disconnect the sealing fluid tube 4 from
the tyre valve and remove the cartridge
1 from the compressor fig. 102.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
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)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Performance...............169
Pollen filter ................141
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)...................61
Pre-tensioners...............66
Load limiters..............66
Radio................181 ,193
Rain sensor.................21
Rear fog lights...............18
Rear fog lights/reversing lights
bulb replacement...........105
Rear view mirrors.............16
Door mirrors...............16
Rear window washer
rear window washer fluid level . . .139
Rear window wiper/washer.......21
Reconfigurable multifunction
display..................40
Refuelling.................162
Refuelling capacity............95
Refuelling the car.............94
Refuelling the vehicle...........95
Replacing a bulb.............100
General instructions.........100
Rims and tyres provided........156
Safe Lock (device).............8
SBR system (Seat Belt Reminder)....65
Scheduled servicing...........126Scheduled Servicing Plan........127
Screen wiper/washer...........20
“Smart washing” function.......21
Seat belts..................64
Use....................64
Seats.....................13
Front seats...............13
Rear seats................14
Servicing and maintenance
Demanding use of the car......134
periodic checks............134
Servicing procedures
Headlight washer...........142
Nozzles.................141
Setup menu.................41
Side airbags (Side bags - Window
bags)...................81
Side bags (front side airbags)......81
Side lights/brake lights
Side lights/daytime running lights
(DRL)
Side lights/dipped beam
headlights................17
Smart Bag system (multistage
front airbags)..............77
Start&Stop system............89
Starting the engine.........84,120
Bump starting.............120Jump starting.............120
Steering lock.................9
Steering wheel . . .............15
Steering wheel controls.....179 ,191
Technical data . .............148
The keys....................8
Mechanical key..............8
Third brake lights
Towing the car...............123
Towing the vehicle
Attaching the tow ring........123
Towing trailers . . .............94
Installing a tow hook..........94
Trip Computer . . .............43
Tyres
Fix&Go (kit)..............117
USB source.............183 ,195
Vehicle changes/alterations.......4
Warning lights and messages . .....44
Weights..................159
Wheels...................156
Wheels and tyres
When parked................85
Window bags (side airbags for head
protection)................81
Exterior lights.............104Bulb replacement...........105
Bulb replacement...........104Bulb replacement...........106
Inflation pressures..........157
Changing a wheel...........114
Tyre inflation pressure........157