Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owner's Manual

after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds in
order for the fuel to flow inside the tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler, close the plug and then close the
flap.
The label indicates the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL=petrol,
DIESEL=diesel fuel), fig. 117.Emergency fuel flap opening
In the event of an emergency the fuel flap
can be opened by operating from inside
the boot.
Proceed as follows:
open the boot and reach the
emergency opening cable placed on the
side of the fuel filler;
pull the cord to unlock the fuel flap,
open the fuel flap by pressing on it
(see the previous instructions).
IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it
at a distance of at least 10 in (20 cm).
WARNING
116)Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for the
car. The use of non-compliant objects/plugs
could cause a pressure increase inside the
tank, resulting in dangerous situations.
117)Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
118)Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.
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A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?
At times, a problem may interfere with our journey.
The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical
situations independently and with calm.
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone
number found in the Warranty Booklet.
It is also possible to call the national or international universal
freephone number to search for the nearest Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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REPLACING A BULB............................122
REPLACING FUSES . ...........................127
TIRE REPAIR KIT . .............................132
EMERGENCY STARTING.........................134
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM.........................137
BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE TOWING . . ................138
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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
CONTROL
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Press the fig. 118 button to switch the
hazard warning lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the
andwarning lights flash.
When you need to move away from the
vehicle to look for help, the hazard
warning lights will continue flashing even
if the ignition device is in the STOP
position.
IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway code of
the country you are driving in: comply
with legal requirements.
Emergency braking
The hazard lights are switched on and
warning lights
andappear on the
instrument panel in case of emergency
braking and according to the mode
selected by the “Alfa DNA™” selector.
When the "Alfa DNA™" selector is in
position "n" or "a", the activation
threshold of the hazard warning lights is
higher; on the other hand, in position "d"
the sensitivity of the activation is lower
than that in the "n" and "a" modes.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.
IMPORTANT
48)A prolonged use of the hazard warning
lights may discharge the battery.
REPLACING A BULB
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49)
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSBefore replacing a bulb check the
contacts for oxidation;
replace blown bulbs with others of the
same type and power;
after replacing a headlight bulb,
always check its alignment;
when a light is not working, check that
the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the paragraph "If a fuse
blows" in this chapter.
IMPORTANT In some particular climate
conditions such as low temperature,
humidity or after washing the car, a thin
condensation layer may form on the
internal surfaces of the front and rear
headlights. This phenomenon will
disappear after switching on the
headlights
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TYPES OF BULBS
The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs
Glass bulbs (type A): they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.
Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.
Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.
Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to the
side and pull it out.
Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.
Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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Light bulbs Type Power Figure reference
(1) Main beam headlights, front side lights/daylight running lights
(DRL)H1555/15W D
(1) Dipped
headlamps H7 55 W D
(1) Front direction indicators PY24W 24W B
(1) Fog lights H11 55 W E
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D5S 25 W F
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D3S 35 W F
Sun visor light 1.5CP 2.1W C
Glove compartment light W5W 4 W A
Boot light W5W 5 W A
Puddle lights (under door panel) W5W 5 W A
(1) Only for basic version headlight with halogen main beam/dipped beam headlights
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REPLACING AN EXTERNAL BULB
IMPORTANT Only replace the bulb when
the engine is off. Also ensure that the
engine is cold, to prevent the risk of
burns.
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen headlights
Dipped headlights
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
remove the top cover from the wheel
arch by unscrewing the two fixing screws
fig. 119;
remove the cover fig. 120;
remove the bulb/connector assembly
from the headlight body fig. 121;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
connector;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the connector;
then insert the bulb/connector
assembly in the housing on the headlight
body and make sure that it is locked
correctly;
remount the lid and cover, tightening
the fixing bolts.
Main beam headlights
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
operating inside the engine
compartment fig. 122;
remove the cover fig. 123;
turn the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly anticlockwise and
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then slide it off the headlight body
fig. 124;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the protective cover.
Direction indicators
To change the bulb of these lights,
proceed as follows:
operating inside the engine
compartment fig. 125;
remove cover by turning it fig. 126;
release the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly and then slide it off
the headlight body fig. 127;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder;
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the protective cover.
Front fog lights
To replace the bulbs, proceed as follows:
remove the lower cover from the
wheel arch by unscrewing the two fixing
screws fig. 128;
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pull out the bulb-bulb holder unit from
the headlight body by turning it
anticlockwise fig. 129;
remove the bulb by sliding it off the
bulb holder
install the new bulb, making sure it is
correctly inserted in the bulb holder;
then insert the bulb, bulb holder and
connector assembly in the housing on the
headlight body and turn it clockwise,
making sure that it is locked correctly;
refit the cover by tightening the two
fixing screws.
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam Xenon gas
discharge headlights
To replace the bulbs of the main beam
headlights/dipped headlights contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership
WARNING
119)Before replacing the bulb, wait for the
exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF
SCALDING!
120)Modifications or repairs to the electric
system that are not carried out properly or
do not take the system technical
specifications into account can cause
malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
121)Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas,
in the case of breakage they may burst
causing glass fragments to be projected
outwards.
IMPORTANT
49)Halogen bulbs must be handled holding
the metallic part only. Touching the
transparent part of the bulb with your
fingers may reduce the intensity of the
emitted light and even reduce the lifespan of
the bulb. In the event of accidental contact,
wipe the bulb with a cloth moistened with
alcohol and let the bulb dry.
REPLACING FUSES
INTRODUCTION
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Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
Fuse extracting pliers
To replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked
to the boot fusebox cover fig. 130.
Grab the pliers from the upper tabs,
press them and extract the pliers pulling
upwards.
The pliers fig. 131 have two different
ends, specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the
vehicle.
1: MINI fuse;
2: J-CASE fuse.
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After use, refit the pliers in position,
proceeding as follows:
grasp the pliers from the upper tabs;
press the pliers in their housing,
pushing downwards, until they click into
place.
FUSE LOCATION
The fuses, which can be replaced by the
user, are grouped in two boxes below the
passenger side foot board and inside the
boot.
CONTROL UNIT UNDER PASSENGER
SIDE FOOTBOARD
To access the fuses, proceed as follows:
lift the upper end of the footboard 1
fig. 132 on the passenger side, pulling it
to release the 2 buttons;
remove the panel 2 fig. 133,
extracting it downward, after unscrewing
the two fixing hooks;
the fuses are freely accessible on the
control unit.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse is
shown on the control unit cover.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX
To access the fuses, proceed as follows:
lift the load carrying plane;
remove the control unit cover fig. 134;
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse is
shown on the cover.
After replacing a fuse, make sure that
you have closed cover correctly.
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