2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Manual

Passenger's airbag
(where provided)
The options available are:
"Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in the
car) and visual (on the instrument panel)
warnings;
"Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present through
acoustic indications only, via the
speakers in the car;
"Off": system disengaged.
Lets you activate/deactivate the front
passenger airbag function. When the
function is accessed, the system will
detect the activation/deactivation status
of the airbags and confirm change of
status. Press the Rotary Pad to continue.
The air bag status is visible through the
LEDs next to the status icon on the
dashboard.
Passenger protection activated: the ON
LED switches on with a steady light.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF LED switches on with a steady light.
Seat belt reminder
This function appears only if the seat belt
reminder was deactivated and allows to
reactivate it.Driver assistance
To access the “Driver assistance”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
This function can be used to carry out the
following adjustments:
ParkSense
This function can be used to select the
type of warning provided by the
ParkSense system.
The options available are:“Mode”: the following options are
available in this function: “Sound”, the
system notifies the driver of the
presence of an obstacle by means of
auditory signals only, by means of the
speakers in the car or “Sound and
Display”, the system notifies the driver of
the presence of an obstacle by means of
auditory signals (by means of the
speakers in the vehicle) and visual
signals, on the instrument panel display.
"Audio": allows to select the volume of
the acoustic warnings provided by the
ParkSense system, the available options
are: "High", "Medium" or "Low".Rear view camera
(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out the
following adjustments:
"View": lets you activate viewing the
video camera on the display;
“Switch-Off Delay”: allows you to delay
switching the camera off by a few
seconds when reverse gear is
disengaged.
“Camera Guidelines”: Allows you to
enable the dynamic guidelines on the
display to indicate the vehicle’s path.
Automatic parking brake
This function allows you to
activate/deactivate the automatic
parking brake engagement upon
switching off the engine.
Brake service
(where provided)
This function permits the activation of
the procedure to carry out braking
system maintenance.
Easy Entry
(where provided)
This function can be used to
activate/deactivate front seat retraction
(Easy Entry function). The default setting
is “Off”.
215

Automatic mirror closing
(where provided)
This function activates/deactivates
automatic folding of the mirrors when the
doors are locked/unlocked. The default
setting is “Off”.
Restore settings
This function allows you to delete the
settings from this menu and restore the
default settings. Access the functions
and select the setting by turning and
pressing the Rotary Pad.
Doors & Locks
To access the “Doors & Locks” function,
select it by turning the Rotary Pad and
press the control to activate it. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Door lock in motion;
Unlock all doors on exit;
Passive Entry (where provided);
Door Unlock On Entry (where
provided);
Horn with remote start (where
provided)
Sound Horn with Lock (where
provided);
Auto Relock (where provided);
Restore settings.Control panel
To access the “Control panel” function,
select it by turning the Rotary Pad and
press the Rotary Pad to activate. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Warning buzzer volume;
Trip B;
Show telephone info;
Show audio info;
Show Navi info;
Restore settings.
Infotainment
To access the “Infotainment” function,
select it by turning the Rotary Pad and
press the Rotary Pad to activate. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Screen Off;
Splitscreen (where provided);
Audio;
Bluetooth®;
Radio;
Media;
Phone;
Navigation (where provided);
Apps.
System
To access the “System” function, select it
by turning the Rotary Pad and press the
Rotary Pad to activate. The following
settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Automatic activation;
Cam Delay;
Update Software;
Map update;
Clear personal data;
Restore settings.
IMPORTANT For further information
about the map update procedure, refer to
the Connect system supplement on the
uLum website.
MAP UPDATE
To ensure optimal performance, the
navigation system must be updated
periodically.
For this, the Mopar Map Care service
offers a new map update every three
months.
The updates can be downloaded from the
maps.mopar.eu website and installed
directly on the Connect system. All
updates are free of charge for 3 years
from the start of the warranty on the car.
The navigation system can also be
updated at the Alfa Romeo Dealership.
NOTE The dealer may charge for
updating the navigation system.
216
MULTIMEDIA

CAR
CAR mode can be activated from the
main menu (MENU button) by turning and
pressing the Rotary Pad.
The display fig. 172 will show the
following information:
"Car Status": displays information on
the state of the car;
"Efficient drive": this lets you see some
driving style parameters;
"Use and service": lets you consult the
car's user manual.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto(where provided)
The Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
applications allow you to use your
smartphone in the car safely and
intuitively.
To enable them, just connect a
compatible smartphone via the USB port
and the contents of the phone will beautomatically shown on the Connect
system display.
To check the compatibility of your
smartphone, see the indications on the
websites:
https://www.android.com/intl/it_it/auto/
and http://www.apple.com/it/ios/
carplay/.
If the smartphone is connected correctly
to the car via the USB port, the Apple
CarPlay or Android Auto icon will be
displayed in the main menu.
NOTE Interaction with the smartphone
may be needed to enable Apple
Carplay/Android Auto and some other
functions. Complete the action on your
device (smartphone) as needed.
To use Apple CarPlay, connect your
iPhone to the car using a MFI (made for
iPhone) certified USB cable. To use
Android Auto, connect your smartphone
to the car using a USB for Android phones
having appropriate features. Using
unsuitable cables may prevent correct
system operation.Apple CarPlay App Setup
Apple CarPlay is compatible with the
iPhone 5 or more recent models, with the
iOS 7.1 operating system or later
versions.
Before using Apple CarPlay, enable Siri
from the settings on your smartphone.
To use Apple CarPlay, the smartphone
must be connected to the car with a USB
cable.
Android Auto APP Setup
Before use, download the Android Auto
application to your smartphone from
Google Play Store.
The application is compatible with
Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and later versions.
To use Android Auto, the smartphone
must be connected to the car with a USB
cable.
Interaction
After the setup procedure, on connecting
your smartphone to the car's USB port,
the application will automatically run on
the Connect system.
The Rotary Pad can be used to select and
confirm the available smartphone
functions.
You can interact with the Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto voice assistants using
the control on the steering wheel (long
press of the
button to start the
17211126S0666EM
217

interaction and short press to close the
voice assistant).
The Telephone application of the
smartphone can be accessed directly
using the control on the steering wheel
.
Multimedia contents on the smartphone
can be accessed directly via “MEDIA”
mode of Connect.
Navigation
With the Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
applications, the user can choose to use
the navigation system on their
smartphone.
Exiting the Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay apps
To end the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
session, physically disconnect the
smartphone from the USB port.
VOICE COMMANDS
IMPORTANT For languages not
supported by the system, voice
commands are not available.
To use the voice commands, press the
button on the steering wheel controls
and say the function you want to activate
aloud.
The following lists give the main word for
each command.
Radio functions
The
button lets you activate the
following functions:
Tune to Station
Tune by Frequency
Add to favourites
Show Available Stations
Show Favourite Stations
FM
AM
DAB (where provided)
SiriusXM (where provided)
Media function
The
button lets you activate the
following functions:
Display Album
Play Album
Display Artist
Play Artist
Display Composer
Play Composer
Display Genre
Play Genre
Display Playlist
Play Playlist
Play song
Play All
Display all the albums
Display all the artists
Display all the composers
Display all the genres
Display all the playlists
View all songs
Activate shuffle
Deactivate shuffle
Change Source to Aux
Change Source to USB 1
Change Source to USB 2
Change Source to Bluetooth
NOTE These controls are valid on devices
connected to the system via USB ports
and not through the
Bluetooth®
system.
Telephone function
The
button lets you activate the
following functions:
Dial
Call
Redial
Show contacts
Show all calls
Show missed calls
Search
218
MULTIMEDIA

Navigation functions
(where provided)
The
button lets you activate the
following functions:
Navigate to

PRIVACY MODE
Privacy mode lets you disable the “Find
car”, “Notify Area” and “Notify Speed”
services for a certain time.
IMPORTANT Vehicle position tracing
remains active for the assistance
services, where provided, in the event of
accident or vehicle theft, but is not visible
to the customer.
PRIVACY MODE activation procedure
Proceed as follows:
take note of the total odometer
reading;
make sure that the instrument panel is
off;
send the following text message to
+393424112613: “PRIVACY

” (e.g.: PRIVACY
ZAR00000ABC001). You can find the
chassis number in the registration
document;
before starting the engine, wait to
receive the text message confirming that
Privacy mode has been activated and
indicating when it expires.When you have received the
confirmation, you can start your trip in
the knowledge that the vehicle will not be
traced until the indicated expiry time. If it
expires while you are still travelling,
Privacy mode will be extended until you
turn off the engine (instrument panel off).
If you receive a text message indicating
that your request was not successful, you
must be aware that the vehicle will
continue to be visible to the registered
customer. If you have any problems
during activation, consult the FAQ on the
www.alfaromeoconnect.eu portal,
contact the Alfa Romeo Service Network
or contact Customer Care.
220
MULTIMEDIA

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
WARNING
INTERIOR FITTINGS
Do not travel with the storage compartment open: it may injure the front seat occupants in the event of an accident.
The cigar lighter gets extremely hot. Handle it carefully and make sure that children don’t use it: risk of fire and/or burns.
Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it may catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
POWER SUPPLY
Modifications or repairs to the supply system that are not carried out correctly or do not take the system technical specifications into account can
cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONSYSTEMS
The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF) reach very high temperatures during operation. Therefore do not park the vehicle on flammable
materials (e.g. grass, dry leaves, pine needles, etc.): fire hazard.
IMPORTANT
EXTENDED CAR INACTIVITY
When you need to disconnect or remove the battery, do not close the boot. Open the boot manually if it is locked.

Ask your mechanic for
It’s in the heart of your engine.