2022 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA towing

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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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VEHICLE LOADING
CERTIFICATION LABEL
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration regulations, your vehicle has a
certification label affixed to the driver's side door
or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of
manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR), Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) front
and rear, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is included on
this label and indicates the Month, Day and Hour
of manufacture. The bar code that appears on the
bottom of the label is your VIN.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your
vehicle including driver, passengers, vehicle,
options and cargo. The label also specifies
maximum capacities of front and rear axle
systems (GAWR). Total load must be limited so
GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not
exceeded.
Payload
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the
allowable load weight a truck can carry, including
the weight of the driver, all passengers, options
and cargo.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on
the front and rear axles. The load must be
distributed in the cargo area so that the GAWR of
each axle is not exceeded.Each axle GAWR is determined by the
components in the system with the lowest load
carrying capacity (axle, springs, tires or wheels).
Heavier axles or suspension components
sometimes specified by purchasers for increased
durability do not necessarily increase the
vehicle's GVWR.
Tire Size
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label
represents the actual tire size on your vehicle.
Replacement tires must be equal to the load
capacity of this tire size.
Rim Size
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire
size listed.
Inflation Pressure
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your
vehicle for all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
Curb Weight
The curb weight of a vehicle is defined as the total
weight of the vehicle with all fluids, including
vehicle fuel, at full capacity conditions, and with
no occupants or cargo loaded into the vehicle.
The front and rear curb weight values are
determined by weighing your vehicle on a
commercial scale before any occupants or cargo
are added.
Loading
The actual total weight and the weight of the front
and rear of your vehicle at the ground can best be
determined by weighing it when it is loaded and
ready for operation.
The entire vehicle should first be weighed on a
commercial scale to ensure that the GVWR has
not been exceeded. The weight on the front and
rear of the vehicle should then be determined
separately to be sure that the load is properly
distributed over the front and rear axle. Weighing
the vehicle may show that the GAWR of either the
front or rear axles has been exceeded but the
total load is within the specified GVWR. If so,
weight must be shifted from front to rear or rear
to front as appropriate until the specified weight
limitations are met. Store the heavier items down
low and be sure that the weight is distributed
equally. Stow all loose items securely before
driving.
Improper weight distributions can have an
adverse effect on the way your vehicle steers and
handles and the way the brakes operate.
TRAILER TOWING
Trailer towing is not recommended for this
vehicle.
CAUTION!
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWR. If
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it
can change the way your vehicle handles. This
could cause you to lose control. Also
overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
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If frequent jump starting is required to start your
vehicle, you should have the battery and charging
system inspected at an authorized dealer.
BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing, towing or
coasting downhill.

NOTE:
You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.
IF YOUR ENGINE
OVERHEATS
Engine overheating may occur in situations of
extreme environmental temperatures, frequent
engine stops/starts, or driving in heavy traffic. If
the engine becomes overheated, the Engine
Temperature Warning Light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate along with a dedicated
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If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer. In any of the following situations, you can reduce
the potential for overheating by taking the
appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not increase
engine idle speed.

NOTE:
There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.
The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control to
maximum heat, the mode control to floor and
the blower control to high. This allows the
heater core to act as a supplement to the
radiator and aids in removing heat from the
engine cooling system.
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine
Compartment
Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop the
engine. Wait until the steam dissipates. Then,
open the hood and start the engine.
If Neither Coolant Nor Steam Is Escaping
Open the hood and idle the engine until it cools.

NOTE:

If the cooling fan does not operate while the
engine is running, the engine temperature will
increase. Stop the engine and contact an
authorized dealer.
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling system
inspected. The engine could be seriously
damaged unless repairs are made. Contact an
authorized dealer.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s battery,
even when not in use (i.e., cellular phones,
etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long enough
without engine operation, the vehicle’s battery
will discharge sufficiently to degrade battery
life and/or prevent the engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your
radiator. If you see or hear steam coming from
under the hood, do not open the hood until
the radiator has had time to cool. Never try to
open a cooling system pressure cap when the
radiator or coolant bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge
reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle
the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off
until the pointer drops back into the normal
range. If the pointer remains on the “H”, turn
the engine off immediately, and call for
service.
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MANUAL PARK RELEASE
See an authorized dealer to disengage the
manual park release lever.
TOWING A DISABLED
VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service.The operators of the assistance vehicle must be
informed with regard to the vehicle's minimum
height from ground in order to avoid contact
between the ends of the fascia/bumper with the
equipment of the breakdown truck.
The following image illustrates the front and rear
attachment corners of the vehicle, to be taken
into consideration when loading the vehicle on
the assistance vehicle.
Front And Rear Loading Angles
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) MODELS
It is recommended to tow the vehicle with all four
wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a
roadside assistance vehicle.
If an assistance vehicle with a flatbed is not
available, the vehicle must be towed with the rear
wheels lifted from the ground using a trailer or
special equipment allowing lifting of the rear
wheels.
WARNING!
A special tool is required to perform this proce -
dure. Damage to the vehicle or serious injury
or death may occur if the procedure is per -
formed improperly. Please contact an autho -
rized dealer to have this procedure performed.
CAUTION!
The vehicle should be transported with all
four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of
a roadside assistance vehicle. Avoid towing
with only the front (or rear) wheels lifted.
When towing with only the front (or rear)
wheels lifted, in addition to damaging the
body, it could damage the transmission.
Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remain released, while being
towed.
Damage from improper towing is not covered
under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
CAUTION!RWD
ModelsAWD
Models
A — Front Loading
Angle 12.880° 15.160°
B — Rear Loading
Angle 17.105° 18.400°
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed truck,
do not attach to front or rear suspension
components. Damage to your vehicle may
result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while being
towed.
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ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) MODELS
It is recommended to tow the vehicle with all four
wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a
roadside assistance vehicle.
TOW EYES
If the vehicle has been in an accident or has
broken down, a tow eye is provided in the tools
container located inside the luggage
compartment for vehicle towing. There are two
locations on the front fascia/bumper available
for Tow Eye installation, and one in the rear on
the passenger side. Towing is meant only for
short distances on a paved road surface.
Proceed as follows to use the tow eye:
1. Unhook the cap on the front (left or right side)or rear fascia/bumper, pushing on the upper
part. Front Tow Eye Cap Locations
Rear Tow Eye Cap Location
2. Remove the tow eye from its housing in the trunk and carefully clean the threaded
housing on the vehicle before using it.
3. Tighten the vehicle's tow eye in place (about 11 turns).

NOTE:
The largest work angle of a tow cable to fix on the
tow hook must not exceed 15°. Work Angle Of Tow Cable
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the
drivetrain will result.
DO NOT dolly tow this vehicle. Use of a towing
dolly can cause significant damage to your
vehicle.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe transmission
damage. Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with tow
eyes.
Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or death.
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
cause components to break resulting in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
The tow eye must be used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations. Only use the
tow eye with an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short
distance to the nearest service location.
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ENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes effect in the event of an impact

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EVENT DATA RECORDER
(EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data
recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding how
a vehicle’s systems performed under certain
crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air
bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle

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Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow vehicles
off the road or where there are obstacles.
In compliance with the above conditions,
towing with a tow eye must take place with
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the same
center line. Damage to your vehicle may
occur if these guidelines are not followed.
When towing, only use a facility that can tow
vehicles with low ground clearances as
extensive damage can result by using a
standard tow truck platform.
CAUTION!
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Tire Loading And Tire Pressure

NOTE:
The proper cold tire inflation pressure is listed on
the driver’s side B-pillar or the rear edge of the
driver's side door.
Check the inflation pressure of each tire,
including the spare tire (if equipped), at least
monthly and inflate to the recommended
pressure for your vehicle.Example Tire Placard Location (Door) Example Tire Placard Location (B-pillar)
Tire And Loading Information Placard
Tire And Loading Information Placard This placard tells you important information
about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the
vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.
Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on
your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load
carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading
conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard

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NOTE:
Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and
rear axles must not be exceeded. For further
information on GAWR, vehicle loading, and trailer
towing

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Maximum Inflation Pressure
The maximum inflation pressure is the maximum permissible cold tire inflation pressure
for this tire. The maximum inflation pressure is molded into the sidewall.
Recommended Cold Tire Inflation Pressure The manufacturer recommended cold tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard.
Tire Placard A label permanently attached to the vehicle describing the vehicle’s loading capacity, the
original equipment tire sizes and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
TermDefinition
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To determine the maximum loading conditions of
your vehicle, locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the Tire and Loading
Information placard. The combined weight of
occupants, cargo/luggage and trailer tongue
weight (if applicable) should never exceed the
weight referenced here.
Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.(4) The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if “XXX”
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will
be five 150 lb passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
(1400-750 (5x150) = 650 lbs.)
(5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the
available cargo and luggage load
capacity of your vehicle.
Metric Example For Load Limit

For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg and
there will be five 68 kg passengers in your vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage load
capacity is 295 kg (635-340 (5x68) = 295 kg) as
shown in step 4.
NOTE:

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from
your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
The following table shows examples on how to
calculate total load, cargo/luggage, and
towing capacities of your vehicle with varying
seating configurations and number and size of
occupants. This table is for illustration
purposes only and may not be accurate for the
seating and load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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