2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia ignition

take the tow hook from its housing in
the boot and carefully clean the threaded
housing on the vehicle before using it;
tighten the vehicle's tow hook in its
place for about 11 turns.
IMPORTANT The largest work angle of
the cable to fix on the tow hook must not
exceed 15°, as shown in fig. 150.
WARNING
154)Move the ignition device to ON and
then to STOP, without opening the door.
155)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make sure
that the trailer hitch does not damage any
components it is touching. When towing the
car, you must comply with all specific traffic
regulations and adopt an appropriate
driving behaviour. Do not start the engine
while towing the car. Before tightening the
ring, clean the threaded housing thoroughly.
Make sure that the ring is fully screwed into
the housing before towing the car.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

ENGINE OIL
158)66)
IMPORTANT
It
is
advisable
to
check
the

oil
level
indication
before
long
journeys.
The
engine
oil
level
can
be
seen
on
the

instrument
panel
display
every
time
the

engine
is
started,
or
on
the
Connect

system
display
by
activating
on
the
main

menu
(MENU
button)
the
following

functions
in
sequence:
“Apps”;
“Car

Status”
and
“Oil
Level”.
Check
on
the
display
using
the
6
notches

that
the
oil
level
is
between
MIN
and

MAX
level:
1
notch
MIN
level,
6
notches

MAX
level.
If
the
oil
level
indication

reaches
the
first
red
mark,
add
oil

through
the
filler
1,
considering
that
each

notch
shown
on
the
display
corresponds

to
approximately:
2.0
T4
MAir
engine
0.055
UK
gal

(250
ml).
2.2
JTD
Engine







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67)
IMPORTANT
Make
sure
not
to
add
too

much
engine
oil
when
topping
up.
Engine

oil
in
excess
may
damage
the
engine.

Have
the
car
checked.
Never
exceed
the

MAX
level
when
topping
up
engine
oil.
It
is advisable to check the oil level in
intermediate steps on the display.
IMPORTANT The oil level is not refreshed
immediately on the display after topping
up. Consequently, wait for the oil level to
be refreshed on the display following to
procedure shown below.
Top-up and oil level indication update
on display
If a top-up is needed, proceed as follows
to ensure correct indication of the oil
level on the display:
2.0 T4 MAir engine
with the vehicle level, run the engine
for approximately 5 minutes
(temperature higher than 176°F (80°C)
and then stop the engine;
start the engine again and idle it for
about 2 minutes.
2.2 JTD Engine
with the car level, run the engine until
the second oil temperature notch lights
up on the display on the instrument panel,
then stop the engine;
wait for at least 3 minutes, turn the
ignition switch to ON without starting the
engine and wait for 20 seconds.
IMPORTANT If the indication is not
correct after the procedure, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.IMPORTANT The oil dipstick in the engine
compartment, on versions with 2.2 JTD
engine, must be used ONLY if the oil level
sensor is faulty. The latter condition is
indicated by the
symbol which will
appear on the instrument panel.
The manual engine oil level checking
procedure must be carried out, when
necessary, on a cold engine only.
Never attempt to carry out the manual
engine oil checking procedure (using the
dipstick) with the engine hot. Contact
with the surrounding hot engine parts
could cause burns.
This operation is permitted only for the
time actually needed to restore correct
operation of the oil level sensor at an Alfa
Romeo dealership.
Engine oil consumption
68)
4)
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 0.88 lb (400 grams every
620 miles (1000 km). When the car is
new, the engine needs to be run in,
therefore the engine oil consumption can
only be considered stabilised after the
first 3100 - 3700 miles (5000 -
6000 km).
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SERVICING AND CARE

to measure the charge and discharge
voltage and calculate the charge level
and the general condition of the battery.
The sensor is placed next to the negative
terminal (-) of the battery.
For a correct charge/discharge
procedure, the charge voltage must go
through the IBS sensor.
Turn the charger on and follow the
instructions on the user's manual to
completely recharge the battery;
when the battery is charged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
first disconnect the black cable
terminal of the battery charger and then
the red cable terminal;
refit the protective cover of the
positive terminal of the battery and the
access cover to the battery
compartment.
IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted on
the vehicle, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
71)
WARNING
166)The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a flammable
gas that can explode and cause serious
injury.
167)When charging or recharging the
battery, always follow the precautions
listed.
IMPORTANT
71)When you need to disconnect or remove
the battery, do not close the boot. Open the
boot manually if it is locked.
SERVICING PROCEDURES
168) 169) 170)
72) 73) 74) 75) 76) 77) 78)
AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
79) 80)
To ensure the best possible performance,
the air conditioning system must be
checked and undergo maintenance at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership at the beginning
of the summer.
WINDSCREEN WIPER
Raising the windscreen wiper blades
("Service position" function)
The "Service position" function allows the
driver to replace the windscreen wiper
blades more easily. It is also
recommended to activate this function
when it is snowing and to make it easier
to remove any dirt deposits in the area
where the blades are normally
positioned, when washing.
Activation of the function
To activate this function, deactivate the
windscreen wiper (ring nut fig. 158 in
positionO) before setting the ignition
device to STOP.
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This function can only be activated within
2 minutes of setting the ignition device
to STOP.
To activate this function, move the lever
upwards (unstable position) for at least
three seconds.
If, after using the function, the ignition
device is set back to ON with the blades
in a position other than rest position (at
the base of the windscreen), they will only
return to rest position following a
command given using the stalk (stalk
upwards, into unstable position) or when
a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded.
Replacing the windscreen wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
raise the wiper arm, press tab
fig. 159 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.
IMPORTANT Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles are fixed. If
there is no jet of fluid, firstly check that
there is fluid in the reservoir (see
paragraph “Engine compartment” in this
chapter).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged; use a needle to unblock them if
necessary.
WARNING
168)The air intake system (air cleaner,
rubber hoses, etc.) can be a protection in the
case of blowbacks from the engine. DO NOT
REMOVE this system unless you need to
carry out repair or servicing operations.
Before starting the engine, ensure that the
system has not been removed: failure to
observe this precaution may result in serious
injury.
169)Exhaust emissions are very dangerous,
and may be lethal. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colourless, odourless gas which
can cause fainting and poisoning if inhaled.
170)The exhaust system may reach high
temperatures and may cause a fire if the
vehicle is parked on flammable material. Dry
grass or leaves can also catch fire if they
come into contact with the exhaust system.
Do not park or use the vehicle in a place in
which the exhaust system might come into
contact with flammable material.
IMPORTANT
72)Incorrect servicing of the vehicle or
failure to carry out operations or repairs
(when necessary) may lead to more
expensive repairs, damage to other
components or have a negative impact on
the vehicle performance. Have any
malfunction inspected immediately by an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Fuel consumption............200
Fuel cut-off system...........156
Fuse boxes................146
Fuses (replacement)...........146
Hazard warning lights..........140
Emergency braking..........140
Headlight alignment adjustment....30
Headlight alignment corrector......30
Headrests..................23
HSA (Hill Start Assist) system......73
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............13
Important information and
recommendations..........221
Interior lights................31
Interiors (cleaning)............179
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............94
Jump starting...............155
Keys
electronic key..............12
Lane Change................29
Lane Departure Warning System . . .130
Lifting the vehicle............176
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............141
Light switch.................26
Main beam headlights..........28Main beam headlights (changing a
bulb)...................143
Manual gearbox..............114
Occupant protection systems......85
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............178
Park Sensors system..........128
Parking lights................28
Parking the vehicle............111
Passive Entry (system)..........16
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system....73
Performance (top speed)........198
Power Lock (device)............17
Pretensioners................88
Load limiters..............88
Rain sensor.................32
RCP system.................77
Rear Back-up Camera / Dynamic
Gridlines................131
Rear seats..................21
Rear view mirrors.............25
Reconfigurable TFT display.......46
Refuelling.................192
Refuelling procedure..........133
Refuelling the vehicle..........132
Replacing an external bulb.......143
Rims and tyres..............186
Rims and tyres provided........186
Roof rack / Ski rack............41Run Flat Tyres . ..............153
Saving fuel................136
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system......87
SBL function . . ..............30
Scheduled servicing...........160
Scheduled servicing plan (2.2 JTD
diesel engine versions) . . ......164
Screen wiper/washer...........31
Smart washing function........32
Seat belts..................85
Seats.....................19
Service schedule (2.0 T4 MAir
petrol engine versions) . . ......161
Servicing procedures..........174
Side bag..................106
Snow chains................177
Speed Limiter . ..............119
Split folding rear seat...........22
SRS (supplementary restraint
system).................102
Start & Stop Evo.............118
Starting the engine............110
Starting with flat key battery......14
Steering lock . . ..............14
Steering wheel...............24
Suggestions for driving .........136
Symbols....................5
Tailgate...................39
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