2022 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA maintenance

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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all of the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. Please take the necessary
time to familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your vehicle.
Here you will find important information and warnings regarding the use of your vehicle, and how to achieve the best performance from the technical
features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read through the Owner’s Manual before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become familiar with the controls of
your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
This Owner’s Manual also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care, and maintenance
of your Alfa Romeo over time.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate both your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at Alfa Romeo.
For questions or comments pertaining to your vehicle, please contact:
Alfa Romeo Customer Care Center:
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004
Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA
(1-844-253-2872)
Alfa Romeo Customer Care (Canada):
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: 1-877-230-0563 (English)
Phone: 1-877-515-9112 (French)
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READ THIS CAREFULLY
Refueling
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital
components of the supply system.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see

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page 230.
Starting The Engine
Make sure that the Electric Park Brake (EPB) is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Next, press the brake pedal,
and then push the engine START/STOP button.
Parking On Flammable Material
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the vehicle on potential fire hazards such as: grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material.
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 you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle, with the risk of gradually draining the battery, contact an authorized Alfa
Romeo dealer. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
Scheduled Servicing
Correctly performed maintenance procedures are essential for ensuring that your vehicle continuously maintains its quality in performance and
safety features, environmental friendliness, and low running costs.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTING AND OPERATING SAFETY
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE INDEX
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EXTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................42
Headlight Switch .................................... 42
Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) ............ 42
High Beam Headlights ........................... 42
Automatic Headlights ........................... 43
Flash-To-Pass ......................................... 43
Automatic High Beam Headlights —
If Equipped ............................................. 43 Parking Lights ........................................ 43
Headlight Off Delay ................................ 44
Rear Fog Light ........................................ 44
Adaptive Frontlight System
(AFS Function) — If Equipped ................ 44 Turn Signals ........................................... 44
Lane Change Assist ............................... 44
Static Bending Light Function
(SBL) — If Equipped ............................... 44
INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................................44
Front Map Reading Lights ..................... 45
Interior Ambient Lighting ....................... 45
Rear Overhead Light .............................. 45
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control ....... 46
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS....46
Windshield Wiper Operation ................. 46
Rain Sensing Wipers.............................. 47
Headlight Washers — If Equipped......... 48
CLIMATE CONTROL .................................48
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
System ................................................... 49
INTERIOR STORAGE AND EQUIPMENT....55
Glove Compartment .............................. 55
Center Console ...................................... 55
Power Outlet........................................... 55 Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray —
If Equipped .............................................56 Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped ...57
POWER WINDOWS................................... 57
Power Window Controls .........................57
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch
Protection ............................................... 58 Power Window System Initialization .....58
Wind Buffeting .......................................58
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ......... 58
Power Sunroof ........................................ 58
Opening And Closing The Sunroof ........59
Venting Sunroof......................................59
Sunshade Operation ..............................59
Pinch Protect Feature ............................59
Re-Initialization Procedure ....................59
Sunroof Maintenance ............................60
HOOD ...................................................... 60
Opening The Hood ................................. 60
Closing The Hood ...................................61
TRUNK ...................................................... 61
Opening...................................................61
Closing ....................................................62
Trunk Initialization..................................62
Trunk Specifications .............................62
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS ................................................. 63
ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC SPOILER
(QUADRIFOGLIO VEHICLES) .................... 63
Carbon Fiber Active Aero Front
Spoiler .....................................................63
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES ............ 64
Instrument Cluster ................................ 64
Tachometer............................................ 65
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge ............ 65
Fuel Level Gauge ................................... 66
Speedometer ......................................... 66
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ........... 66
Instrument Cluster Display
Description ............................................. 66 Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Display .................................................... 66 Reconfigurable Display Items ............... 66
Customer Programmable Settings ....... 69
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ....................... 70
Red Warning Lights ............................... 70
Amber Warning Lights ........................... 72
Green Indicator Lights........................... 74
Blue Indicator Lights ............................. 74
Red Symbols .......................................... 74
Amber Symbols ...................................... 76
Green Symbols ...................................... 79
Blue Symbols ......................................... 79
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ........... 79
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity ......................................... 79
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS .................... 80
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LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED........................ 119
Turning Lane Keeping Assist On Or
Off ......................................................... 120 Lane Keeping Assist Warning
Message ...............................................120
REAR BACK UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES ............................................. 122 REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 123
Refueling Procedure ...........................124
VEHICLE LOADING ................................. 125
Certification Label................................ 125
TRAILER TOWING................................... 125
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING................ 126
Saving Fuel ...........................................126
Driving Style .........................................126
Conditions Of Use ................................ 126
Transporting Passengers ....................126
Transporting Animals...........................127
Exhaust Gas .........................................127
Performance — Quadrifoglio ...............127
SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ..................... 129
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 129
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) —
If Equipped ...........................................129 Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) .........130
Drive Train Control (DTC) System —
If Equipped ...........................................130 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....... 130
Hill Start Assist (HSA) .......................... 131
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) .................... 131
Traction Control System (TCS)............ 131
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS .............. 132
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
System — If Equipped ........................ 132 Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA)
System — If Equipped ........................ 134 Driver Attention Assist (DAA)
System — If Equipped ......................... 136 Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System ................................................. 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS).................................................. 142
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 143
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features .............................................. 143 Important Safety Precautions ............ 144
Seat Belt Systems .............................. 144
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS) .................................................... 149 Child Restraints ................................... 157
SAFETY TIPS........................................... 165
Transporting Passengers .................... 165
Transporting Pets ................................ 166
Connected Vehicles ............................ 166
Safety Checks You Should Make
Inside The Vehicle .............................. 166 Periodic Safety Checks You Should
Make Outside The Vehicle .................. 167 Exhaust Gas ........................................ 167
Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............... 168
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............ 169
SOS — EMERGENCY CALL ..................... 169TIRE SERVICE KIT .................................. 171
Description ........................................... 171
Inflation Procedure .............................. 172
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ............................................... 174 Sealant Cartridge Replacement ......... 174
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped ................. 174
JUMP STARTING ................................... 175
Remote Battery Connection Posts ..... 175
Jump Starting Procedure .................... 177
Bump Starting...................................... 178
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS ............... 178
MANUAL PARK RELEASE....................... 179
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 179
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ........ 179
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............ 180
TOW EYES ............................................. 180
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS) .................................... 181 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............ 181
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING ....................... 182
Periodic Checks ................................... 182
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ............... 182
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L Engine ...... 183
Maintenance Plan — 2.9L Engine ...... 185
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT....................... 187
Checking Levels — 2.0L Engine .......... 187
Checking Levels — 2.9L Engine .........188
Engine Oil ............................................. 188
Engine Coolant ..................................... 190
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights ............................................ 190 Brake Fluid ...........................................190
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................ 190 Useful Advice For Extending The Life
Of Your Battery ..................................... 190 Battery ..................................................190
Pressure Washing ................................ 191
BATTERY RECHARGING......................... 191
Important Notes ...................................191
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....................... 192
Engine Oil ............................................. 192
Engine Oil Filter ....................................192
Engine Air Cleaner ............................... 192
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance ........................................192 Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ..............................................193 Windshield Wiper .................................193
Exhaust System ...................................194
Engine Cooling System ........................ 195
Braking System ....................................196
Automatic Transmission ......................196
Replacing The Battery ......................... 197
Fuses ................................................... 197
Bulb Replacement ............................... 202
TIRES ..................................................... 206
Tire Safety Information ....................... 206
Tires — General Information .............. 212
Spare Tires — If Equipped ................... 216
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............... 217
Tire Types ............................................. 217
Snow Traction Devices ........................ 218
Tire Rotation Recommendations........ 219
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ........ 219
Treadwear ............................................ 219
Traction Grades ................................... 220
Temperature Grades ........................... 220
STORING THE VEHICLE ......................... 220
BODYWORK ............................................ 221
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 221 Corrosion Warranty.............................. 221
Preserving The Bodywork.................... 222
INTERIORS.............................................. 222
Seats And Fabric Parts........................ 222
Leather Seats ...................................... 223
Plastic And Coated Parts .................... 223
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped ............ 223
Genuine Leather Surfaces —
If Equipped ........................................... 223 Carbon Fiber Parts .............................. 223
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) ........................................................ 224
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate ..................................................... 224
ENGINE .................................................. 224
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 225 TRANSMISSION ..................................... 225BRAKES.................................................. 226
SUSPENSION ......................................... 226
STEERING SYSTEM ............................... 226DIMENSIONS — 2.0L ENGINE ............... 227
DIMENSIONS — 2.9L Engine ................ 228
WEIGHTS — 2.0L ENGINE ..................... 229
WEIGHTS — 2.9L ENGINE ..................... 229
FUEL REQUIREMENTS .......................... 230
Reformulated Gasoline....................... 230
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............... 230
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 230 Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ........... 230 Materials Added To Fuel ..................... 230
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 231
FLUID CAPACITIES ................................. 231
2.0L Engine ......................................... 231
2.9L V6 Engine .................................... 232
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ...... 233
2.0L Engine ......................................... 233
2.9L Engine ......................................... 233
CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS..... 234
2.0L Engine ......................................... 234
2.9L Engine ......................................... 234
PERFORMANCE — 2.0L ENGINE........... 235 PERFORMANCE — 2.9L ENGINE........... 235
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Until the temperature drastically changes within
the cabin, the climate control system will
continue to maintain the temperature while the
engine is off. By deactivating the Stop/Start
system with the button (located by the
headlight switch), the climate control system
operates normally according to the settings.

NOTE:

In harsh climate conditions, limit the use of the
Stop/Start system to prevent the compressor
from continuously switching on and off. This
will prevent rapid misting of the windows and
the accumulation of humidity in the passenger
compartment.
When the Stop/Start system is on, the climate
control system will always take air in from
outside, reducing the probability of the
windows fogging up.
System Maintenance
In winter months, the Climate Control system
must be turned on at least once a month for
approximately ten minutes.
Have the system inspected at an authorized
dealer before the summer.
INTERIOR STORAGE AND
EQUIPMENT
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
The glove compartment is located on the
passenger side of the instrument panel.Opening The Glove Compartment
Pull the release handle to open the glove
compartment.
When the glove compartment is opened, a light
turns on to illuminate the inside of the
compartment.

NOTE:

If equipped with a lock, unlock the glove
compartment by placing the emergency key in
the lock on the handle.
Do not insert large objects that will prevent the
glove compartment from closing completely.
CENTER CONSOLE
The center console storage compartment is
located between the front seats.
To access the center console storage, lift the
upper part of the center console.
Center Console
POWER OUTLET
Your vehicle is equipped with a 12 Volt (15 Amp)
power outlet that can be used to power cellular
phones, small electronics and other low powered
electrical accessories. The power outlet is labeled
with a key symbol to indicate how the outlet is
powered. Power outlets labeled with a key are
powered when the ignition is in the ON/RUN or
ACC position.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a glove
compartment in the open position. Driving
with the glove compartment open may result
in injury in a collision.
WARNING!
Do not operate this vehicle with a console
compartment lid in the open position. Driving
with the console compartment lid open may
result in injury in a collision.
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Proceed as follows:
1. With the ignition in the ON/RUN position, make sure the sunroof glass is fully closed
(sunshade open).
2. Open the driver’s side door, and place the ignition in the OFF position.
3. Within five seconds, place the ignition in the ACC or ON/RUN position.

4. Within 10 seconds, push and hold the sunroof close switch (forward). After 8-10 seconds of
holding the switch, the re-initialization process
will begin. Continue to hold the switch while
the sunroof motor cycles, and the sunshade
will fully close.

5. Once the sunroof glass and the power sunshade have stopped motion, release the
sunroof close switch, then push and hold it
again within five seconds. Continue to hold
the switch while the sunshade fully opens,
the sunroof glass fully opens, followed by the
glass fully closing then the sunshade fully
closing.
6. Release the switch once the operations stop. Re-initialization of the sunroof motors is now
complete.

NOTE:
If the switch is released prior to full completion of
the operations described, the entire re-initializa -
tion procedure must be repeated from step 1.
7. Confirm express operations for the sunroof glass and sunshade are functional for
opening and closing operations.
SUNROOF MAINTENANCE
Use only a non-abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth
to clean the glass panel. Periodically check for
and clear out any debris that may have collected
in the tracks.
HOOD
OPENING THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever located underneath the driver’s side of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Lift the hood slightly. Move the underhood latch from right to left to release the hood. Release Hood Latch To The Left
3. Raise the hood completely. The operation is assisted by the addition of two gas props
which hold it in the open position.

NOTE:

Do not tamper with the props and assist the
hood while lifting it.
Use both hands to lift the hood. Before lifting,
check that the windshield wiper arms are not
raised from the windshield or in operation, that
the vehicle is stationary and that the Electric
Park Brake is engaged.
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