steering Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owner's Guide

It is not possible to select N (Neutral)
mode from P (Park) mode.
P (Park) mode is automatically activated
if the following conditions are met
simultaneously:
D (Drive) or R (Reverse) mode is active;
the car’s speed is close to 0;
the brake pedal is released;
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened;
the driver’s door is open.
If using the gear shift in "sequential"
mode. you can activate it by moving the
lever from D (Drive) to the left and then
forward towards the - symbol or back
towards the + symbol and the gear is
shifted.
To exit position P (Park), or to pass from
position N (Neutral) to position D (Drive)
or R (Reverse) when the vehicle is
stopped or is moving at a low speed, the
brake pedal must also be pressed.
IMPORTANT DO NOT accelerate while
shifting from position P (or N) to another
position.
IMPORTANT After selecting a gear, wait
a few seconds before accelerating. This
precaution is particularly important with
a cold engine.
AutoStick - Manual (sequential)
shifting mode
In the case of frequent gearshifting (e.g.
for sport driving, when the vehicle is
driven with a heavy load, on slopes, with
strong headwind or when towing heavy
trailers), it is recommended to use the
Autostick (sequential shifting) mode to
select and keep a lower fixed ratio.
In this condition, using the lowest gear
improves the car performance,
preventing overheating.
It is possible to shift from position D
(Drive) to the sequential mode regardless
of vehicle speed.
Activation
Starting from D (Drive) mode, to activate
the sequential drive mode, move the
lever to the left (– and + indication of the
trim). The gear engaged will be shown on
the display.
Gearshifting is made by moving the gear
lever forwards, towards symbol – or
backwards, towards symbol +.Steering wheel stalks
(where provided)
The gear can be manually shifted also by
using the levers behind the steering
wheel, pull the right gear lever (+)
towards the steering wheel and release it
to engage a higher gear; perform the
same operation with the left lever (-) to
engage a lower gear fig. 105.
To engage N (Neutral): pull
simultaneously both levers.
To activate D (Drive) mode, from N
(Neutral), P (Parking) and R (Reverse):
push the brake pedal and the right lever
(+).
IMPORTANT When only one manual shift
is performed, the letter D will remain on
the display with the engaged gear next to
it.
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START & STOP EVO
The Start & Stop Evo system
automatically stops the engine each time
the vehicle is stationary and starts it
again when the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the vehicle efficiency is
increased, by reducing consumption,
dangerous gas emissions and sound
pollution.
OPERATING MODE
Stopping the engine
Versions with mechanical gearbox
With the vehicle stopped, the engine
stops with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
Versions with automatic transmission
With vehicle at a standstill and brake
pedal pressed, the engine switches off if
the gear lever is in a position other than
R.
The system does not operate when the
gear lever is in R, for making parking
manoeuvres easier.
In the event of stops uphill, engine
switching off is disabled to make the "Hill
Start Assist" function available (works
only with running engine).
NOTE The engine can only be
automatically stopped after having run atabout 6 mph (10 km/h). After an
automatic restart, to stop the engine you
only need to move the vehicle (exceed a
speed of 0.3 mph (0.5 km/h)).
Engine stopping is signalled by the
symbol lighting up on the instrument
panel display.
Restarting the engine
Versions with mechanical gearbox
To restart the engine, press the clutch
pedal.
If the vehicle does not start when the
clutch is pressed, place the gear lever in
neutral and repeat the procedure. If the
problem persists, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Versions with automatic transmission
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal.
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is in
automatic mode - D (Drive) - the engine
can be restarted by moving the lever to R
(Reverse) or N (Neutral) or "AutoStick".
With brake pressed, if the gear lever is in
"AutoStick" mode, the engine can be
restarted by moving the lever to "+" or
"–", or R (Reverse) or N (Neutral).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be releasedkeeping the engine off by quickly shifting
the gear lever to P (Park).
To restart the engine, just move the lever
out of a position other than P.SYSTEM MANUAL ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
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37)
To manually activate/deactivate the
system, press the button inserted in the
control panel on the left of the steering
wheel, fig. 107
LED off: system activated;
LED on: system deactivated.
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46)Camera operation may also be
compromised by the presence of dust,
condensation, dirt or ice on the windscreen,
by traffic conditions (e.g. vehicles that are
driving not aligned with yours, vehicle driving
in a transverse or opposite way on the same
lane, bend with a small radius of curvature),
by road surface conditions and by driving
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure
the windscreen is always clean. Use specific
detergents and clean cloths to avoid
scratching the windscreen. The camera
operation may also be limited or absent in
some driving, traffic and road surface
conditions.REAR BACK-UP CAMERA /
DYNAMIC GRIDLINES
DESCRIPTION
The Rear Back-up Camera is located on
the boot, near the opening button,
fig. 114.
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Camera activation/deactivation
The function can be activated/
deactivated on the Connect system.
Activating the device
To access the function, on the main menu
select the following items in sequence:
"Settings", "Driver assistance" and "Rear
Back-up Camera". The following
sub-menu appears:
Active
Switch-off delay;
Grille.
Select "Activate" to activate the camera
view on the Connect system display.
Every time reverse is engaged, the
display of the Connect system, fig. 115,
shows the area around the vehicle, as
seen by the Rear Back-up Camera.
SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE
DISPLAY
If activated, the grid is positioned on the
image to highlight the width of the
vehicle and the expected reversing path
in accordance with the steering wheel
position.
A superimposed central broken line
indicates the centre of the vehicle to
facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow
hook alignment. The various coloured
areas indicate the distance from the rear
of the vehicle.
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WARNING
122)Never replace a fuse with another with
a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
123)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device is at STOP and that
all devices are switched off and/or
disconnected.
124)Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a
safety system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine, gearbox) or
steering system general protection fuse
blows.
125)If a fuse blows again, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
126)If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE)
blows, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT
50)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or
anything else.
51)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motors
with the water jet.
TIRE REPAIR KIT
DESCRIPTION
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3)
The Tire Repair Kit is located in the boot,
inside a specific container.
To access the Tire Repair Kit, open the
boot, lift the load platform.
The Tire Repair Kit includes also:
one tank 1 fig. 137 containing the
sealing fluid, provided with: filler tube
2 and adhesive label 3 with the writing
"Max. 50 mph (80 km/h)”, to be attached
in a position easily visible to the driver
(eg. on the dashboard) after repairing the
tyre;
compressor 4 complete with pressure
gauge and connectors;
an instruction leaflet, to refer to for
prompt and correct use of the Tire Repair
Kit and that must be then given to the
personnel dealing with the tyre treated
with sealant;
a pair of protective gloves;
some adaptors, for inflating different
elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing fluid is effective
with external temperatures of between
-40°F (-40°C) and 122°F (+50°C). The
sealing fluid has an expiry date.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
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Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake.
Insert the tank 1 fig. 138 containing the
sealing liquid in the proper compressor
holder, pressing down hard. Unscrew the
tyre valve cap, take out the filler hose
2 and tighten the ring nut on the tyre
valve;
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IN AN EMERGENCY

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. 147.
WARNING
140)Move the ignition device to ON and
then to STOP, without opening the door.
141)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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influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose qualified staff will
evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on to indicate
this. To carry out this procedure, simply
turn the steering wheel all the way from
one end to the other and then put it back
to the central position.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures as high as 14
°F (-10°C)).BATTERY
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6)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership is, however,
necessary to check efficiency.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on to indicate
this. To carry out this procedure, simply
turn the steering wheel all the way from
one end to the other and place it back in
central position.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (at temperatures as high as 14
°F (-10°C)).
WARNING
142)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
143)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is hot:
you may get burned. Do not get too close to
the radiator cooling fan: the electric fan may
start; danger of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.
144)If the engine oil is being topped up, wait
for the engine to cool down before loosening
the filler cap, particularly for vehicles with
aluminium cap (where provided). WARNING:
risk of burns!
145)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself.
146)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
147)Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable. The
engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
148)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
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SERVICING AND CARE

LIFTING THE VEHICLE
If the car needs to be jacked up, go to an
Alfa Romeo Dealership which is equipped
with shop jacks or jack arms.
The vehicle lifting points are marked on
the side skirts with the
symbols (see
illustration in fig. 153 ).
WHEELS AND TYRES
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SNOW CHAINS
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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 8.8
Ûin
(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.
SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE ROTATION
OF THE TYRES
The front and rear tyres are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, manoeuvres and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tyres should be
rotated at the appropriate time
(3,000/6,000 mi - 5,000/10,000 km).
Inverting the tyres means moving them
to different positions on the same side of
the car (front to back and vice versa).
IMPORTANT Crossing the tyres is not
advised, so placing a tyre on a different
axle on the other side of the car is
impossible.
IMPORTANT On cars equipped with
differentiated tyres (tyre size different
between front and rear axles, ex. QV
version) rotation of any of the tyres is not
advised.
Tyre rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
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This chapter describes the main functions of the Connect 6.5” /
Connect NAV 6.5” / Connect 3D NAV 8.8” system that can be fitted
on the vehicle.
MULTIMEDIA
ROAD SAFETY...............................174
RECEPTION CONDITIONS........................174
CARE AND MAINTENANCE.......................174
ANTITHEFT PROTECTION........................175
IMPORTANT NOTES............................175
CONTROLS.................................177
CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL...................180
INTRODUCTION..............................182
RADIO MODE................................182
MEDIA MODE................................183
Bluetooth® SOURCE ............................183
USB/iPod/AUX SUPPORT........................183
PHONE MODE...............................184
NAVIGATION MODE ............................185
SETTINGS..................................185
APPLICATIONS...............................188
VOICE COMMANDS . . ..........................188

CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL
DESCRIPTION
The controls for the main system functions are present on the steering wheel to make control easier.
The activation of the function selected is controlled, in some cases, by how long the button is pressed (short or long press) as
described in the table below.
STEERING WHEEL CONTROL SUMMARY TABLE
Button(1)
Action Function
SHORT PRESSIn Radio mode:selects the next radio station.
In Media mode: selects the next track.
LONG PRESSIn Radio mode: scan higher frequencies until released.
In Media mode: fast forward track.
Button(2)
Action Function
SHORT PRESSIn Radio mode:selects the previous radio station.
In Media mode: selects the previous track.
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System
To access the “System” 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:
Automatic ignition;
Delay shutting off;
Software update;
Map update;
Clear personal data;
Restore settings.
APPLICATIONS
APPLICATIONS mode can be activated
from the main menu (MENU button) by
turning and pressing the Rotary Pad.
The display will show the following
information:
"My car": lets you see a series of
information linked to the car status;
"Efficient drive": this lets you see some
driving style parameters;
"Use and service": lets you consult the
car's user manual.
VOICE COMMANDS
IMPORTANT For languages not
supported by the system, voice
commands are not available.
To use the voice commands, press the
button on the steering wheel controls
and say the function you want to activate
aloud.
The following lists give the main word for
each command.
Radio functions
The
button activates the following
functions:
Tune to Station
Tune by Frequency
Add to favourites
Show Available Stations
Show Favourite Stations
FM
AM
DAB
SiriusXM
Media Functions
The
button activates the following
functions:
Display Album
Play Album
Display Artist
Play Artist
Display Composer
Play Composer
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