warning Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owners Manual

performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tyres
identify the cause and correct it as soon
as possible, by contacting an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) versions
It is recommended to avoid situations
with a large difference in wear between
the front and rear tyres and to strictly
use winter tyres of the sizes given in the
“Rims and tyres provided” table.
The AWD systems and the original tyres
were developed together to ensure the
vehicle’s best performance. When
changing the tyres, it is therefore
recommended to use the same “AR”
marked tyres, to maintain the same level
of performance and component life.
WARNING
157)The road holding qualities of the car
also depend on the correct inflation pressure
of the tyres.
158)If tyre pressure is too low, it may
overheat and be severely damaged as a
result.
159)Never submit alloy rims to repainting
treatments requiring the use of
temperatures exceeding 150°C. The
mechanical properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
IMPORTANT
70)Keep your speed down when snow chains
are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h (or the
equivalent in miles). Avoid potholes, do not
drive over steps or sidewalks and do not
drive long distances over roads without
snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle
and the road surface.
BODY
PRESERVING THE BODYWORK
Paint
71)7)
Touch up abrasions and scratches
immediately to prevent the formation of
rust.
Some parts of the vehicle may be
covered with a matt paint which, in order
to be maintained intact, requires special
care: see the instructions in the warning
at the end of this paragraph
72)
To correctly wash the vehicle, follow
these instructions:
if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the vehicle, keep a distance
of at least 40 cm from the bodywork to
avoid damage or alteration. Build up of
water could cause damage to the vehicle
in the long term;
to make it easier to remove any dirt
deposits in the area where the blades are
normally located it is recommended to
position the windscreen wipers vertically
(service position), for more information
consult the “Maintenance procedures”
paragraph in this chapter.
If washing the car in a service that moves
the car, for cars with automatic
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SERVICING AND CARE

SNOW CHAINS
73)
Rear Wheel Drive and All-wheel drive versions
0.28 in (7-mm) snow chains can be used on all tyres. For tyres up to 8.86 in (225 mm) in width (205/60R16, 225/55R16,
225/50R17, 225/45R18), it is also possible to install 0.35 in (9 mm) chains.
We recommend using snow chains available from the Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Important notes
The use of snow chains should be in compliance with local regulations of each country. In certain countries, tyres marked with code
M+S (Mud and Snow) are considered as winter equipment; therefore their use is equivalent to that of the snow chains.
The snow chains may be applied only to the rear wheel tyres.
Check the tension of the snow chains after the first few metres have been driven.
IMPORTANT Using snow chains with tyres with non-original dimensions may damage the vehicle.
IMPORTANT Using different size or type (M+S, snow, etc.) tyres between front and rear axle may adversely affect vehicle
driveability, with the risk of losing control of the vehicle and resulting accidents.
WARNING
160)If winter tyres with a lower speed rating than that indicated in the Registration Document are used, do not exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the tyres used.
IMPORTANT
73)Keep your speed down when snow chains are fitted; do not exceed 50 km/h. Avoid potholes, do not drive over steps or sidewalks and do not
drive long distances over roads without snow, to avoid damaging both your vehicle and the road surface.
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TECHNICAL DATA

WARNING
161)Follow the safety rules here below:
otherwise serious injuries may occur to the
occupants or the system may be damaged.
162)If the volume is too loud this can be
dangerous. Adjust the volume so that you
can still hear background noises (e.g. horns,
ambulances, police vehicles, etc.).
IMPORTANT
75)Only clean the front panel and the
display with a soft, clean, dry, anti-static
cloth. Cleaning and polishing products may
damage the surface. Do not use alcohol or
similar products to clean the panel or the
display.
76)Do not use the display as a base for
supports with suction pads or adhesives for
external navigators or smartphones or
similar devices.
176
MULTIMEDIA

settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Headlight sensor;
Follow me;
Cornering lights;
Flash lights when locking;
Daytime running lights;
Courtesy lights;
Interior lights;
Automatic High Beam;
Restore settings.
Units & Language
To access the “Units and languages”
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:
Units;
Language;
Restore settings.
Clock & Date
To access the “Clock & Date” 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:
Sync with GPS Time;
Set time;
Time format;
Set Date;
Restore settings.
Safety
To
access
the
“Safety”
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:
Speed
Limiter
This
lets
you
activate/deactivate
the

function
warning
that
you
have
exceeded

the
set
speed.
Speed
Limiter
Speed
Lets
you
set
the

speed
limit
value.
By

turning
the
Rotary
Pad,
the
speed

increases
by
5
mph
(
Ú
km/h),
on
rotation,

from
a
minimum
of
20
mph
(30
km/h)
to
a

maximum
of
110
mph
(180
km/h).
Forward
Collision
Warning
Allows
you
to
select
the
intervention

readiness
for
the
anti-collision
system.

The
options
available

are:
"Status":
lets
you
activate/deactivate

the
system
(where
provided);
"Mode":
used
to
set
the
following

operating
modes:
Warning-brake,

Warning,
Off
(where
provided);
"Sensitivity":
allows
you
to
select
the

intervention
readiness
for
the
system

according
to
the
distance
of
the
obstacle

(near,
average,
far).
Lane
Departure
Warning
This
function
can
be
used
to
select

the
"readiness"
of
the
Lane
Departure
system to intervene. The options
available are:
“Sensitivity": allows you to select the
intervention readiness for the system
(high, low).
Blind Spot Alert
With this function, you can
activate/deactivate the acoustic signal
warning of objects in the blind spot of the
exterior rear view mirror.
Passenger airbag(where provided)
Lets you activate/deactivate the front
passenger airbag function. When the
function is accessed, the system will
detect the activation/deactivation state
of the airbags and confirm change of
state. Press the Rotary Pad to continue.
The air bag status is visible through the
LED 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.
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MULTIMEDIA

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:
"Active": lets you activate viewing the
video camera on the display;
"Switching off delay": allows you to
delay the switching off of the camera by a
few seconds when reverse gear is
disengaged.
"Grid": Allows you to activate the
display of the dynamic guidelines that
indicate the route of the vehicle.
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 servicing.
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 Rotary Pad to activate. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Door lock in motion;
Unlock all doors on exit;
Passive entry;
Door unlock on entry;
Horn w/Remote Start (for
versions/markets where provided)
Horn on closing;
Auto relock;
Restore settings.Cluster
To access the “Cluster” 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;
Phone repeat;
Audio repeat;
Nav repeat;
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.
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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.
INTERIOR
Never use flammable products, such as petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean the inside of the car. The electrostatic charges which are generated
by rubbing during the cleaning operation may cause a fire.
Do not keep aerosol cans in the car: they might explode. Aerosol cans must not be exposed to a temperature exceeding 50°C. When the vehicle is
exposed to sunlight, the internal temperature can greatly exceed this value.
There must be no obstacles on the floor underneath the pedals; make sure that mats are always flat and do not interfere with the pedals.
Do not use aggressive organic substance such as: gasoline, kerosene, oil, acetone or solvents.
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. In order to avoid possible accidental closure, it is recommended to place
an obstacle (e.g. a cloth) on the lock that would physically avoid closure.
INTERIOR
Never use alcohol, petrols and derivatives to clean the dashboard and instrument panel lens.

INDEX
“Alfa DNA” system............109
ABS (system)................66
Active safety systems...........66
AFS function................26
Airbag
Front airbags..............95
Side airbags...............99
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)............95
Alarm system................14
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque
Vectoring) system...........68
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............30
Automatic transmission.........106
Battery..................148
Battery recharging............149
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............154
Bonnet . ...................34
Brakes
brake fluid level............147
Broken-down vehicle towing......138
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......69
Carrying children safely.........83
Checking levels..............146
Child protection systems.........83
Child safety device.............16
Climate control system..........30CO2 emissions..............171
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............38
CONTROLS................177
Controls on tunnel..........177
Steering wheel control summary
table..................180
Tunnel control summary table . . .177
CONTROLS ON STEERING
WHEEL.................180
Cruise Control...............112
Daytime running lights (DRL)......25
Dimensions................163
Dipped headlights.............25
Dipped headlights
(changing a bulb)...........125
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................126
Display....................40
Doors.....................14
Driving assistance systems.......69
Driving modes...............109
DTC (system)................66
Dusk sensor.................25
Electric parking brake..........103
Electric steering wheel heating.....22
Electric sunroof..............33
Electric windows..............32
Emergency starting...........134
Engine...................159engine coolant level .........147
Engine compartment..........146
Engine Immobilizer (system).......13
Engine oil
consumption . .............147
level check...............147
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................66
External lights...............24
Fluids and lubricants..........166
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....126
Forward Collision
Warning (system) . . ..........71
Front ceiling light..............28
Front fog lights . . .............25
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .125
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights (bulb
replacement). .............127
Front seat electric heating........19
Front seats (electric adjustment)....18
Front seats (manual adjustments)....18
Fuel consumption............170
Fuel cut-off system...........137
Fuse boxes................128
Fuses (replacement)...........127
Hazard warning lights..........122

Emergency braking..........122
Headlight alignment adjustment....27
Headlight alignment corrector......27
Headrests..................21
HSA (Hill Start Assist) system......67
i-Size child restraint systems......89
Identification data............158
Ignition device...............12
Important information and
recommendations..........190
Interior lights................28
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............87
Jump starting...............135
Keys
electronic key..............11
Lane Change................27
Lane Departure Warning System . . .116
Lifting the vehicle............153
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............123
Light switch.................24
Luggage compartment..........35
Main beam headlights..........26
Automatic main beam headlights . .26
Main beam headlights (changing a
bulb)...................125
Manual gearbox..............105
Occupant protection systems......78
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............154
Park Sensors system..........113
Parking lights................26
Passive Entry (system)..........15
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system....67
Performance (top speed)........169
Power Lock (device)............16
Prescriptions for handling the
vehicle at the end of its life.....172
Pretensioners................81
Load limiters..............82
Rain sensor.................29
RCP system.................70
Rear Back-up Camera / Dynamic
Gridlines................117
Rear seats..................19
Rear view mirrors.............23
Reconfigurable TFT display.......40
Refuelling.................165
Refuelling procedure..........118
Refuelling the vehicle..........118
Replacing a bulb.............122
Replacing an external bulb.......125
Rims and tyres...........153 ,160
Rims and tyres provided........160
SBA (Seat Belt Alert)...........80
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) System......80
SBL function................27Scheduled servicing...........142
Scheduled servicing plan (2.2 JTD
diesel engine versions)........143
Screen wiper/washer...........28
Smart washing function........29
Seat belts..................78
Seats.....................18
Servicing procedures..........151
Side bag . . .................99
Side lights..................25
Snow chains................153
Speed Limiter...............111
Split folding rear seat...........19
SRS (supplementary restraint
system)..................95
Start & Stop Evo.............110
Starting the engine............102
Starting with flat key battery......12
Steering lock . . ..............12
Steering wheel...............22
Symbols....................4
TC (Traction Control) system......67
TFT Display (3.5”) . ............38
TFT Display (7”)...............39
The keys...................11
Tire Repair Kit...............132
Towing the vehicle . ...........138
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................75
INDEX

Tyres (inflation pressure)........161
Use of the Owner Handbook.......3
Vehicle changes/alterations.......5
Vehicle identification number.....158
Warning lights and messages......47
Washer fluid for
windscreen/headlights........147
Weights..................164
Wheels...................160Wheels and tyres.............153
Window bag.................99
Windscreen wiper .............28
replacing blades............151