Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Manual Online

On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out
again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
3 and guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
67)
The retractor may lock when the vehicle
is parked on a steep slope: this is
perfectly normal. Furthermore, the reel
mechanism locks the belt if it is pulled
sharply or in the event of sudden braking,
collisions and high-speed bends.
Wear the rear seat belts as shown in
fig. 77 and fig. 78.Unlike the side seat belts, the central rear
one has a double buckle. Unwind the belt,
grasp the fastening tongue 3 fig. 77 and
introduce it into its housing 4, then insert
tongue 2 in housing 1; make sure that
both belts are fastened correctly.
To release tongue 3 press button 5, using
either belt fastening tongue.
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WARNING
67)Never press button 3 when travelling.
68)Remember that, in the event of an
accident, the rear seat passengers not
wearing seat belts are exposed to a very
serious risk and also represent a serious
danger for the front seat occupants.
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SBA (Seat Belt Alert)SYSTEM
The SBA system warns the passengers of
the front and rear (where provided) seats
if their seat belt is not fastened.
The system signals unfastened seat belts
with visual warnings (warning lights on in
the instrument panel and icons on the
display) and an acoustic signal (see the
following paragraphs).
NOTE Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
to deactivate the acoustic warning. The
acoustic warning can be reactivated at
any time through the Connect system.
FRONT SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT
BEHAVIOUR
When the ignition key is turned to ON, the
warning light
(see fig. 79 ) lights up for
a few seconds, regardless of the status
of the front seat belts.
With vehicle at a standstill, if the driver
side seat belt or the passenger side seat
belt (with occupant seated) is
unfastened, the warning light stays on
constantly.As soon as the threshold of 5 mph
(8 km/h) is exceeded for a few seconds
(variable according to the vehicle
conditions) with driver or passenger side
(with passenger seated) seat belts
unfastened, an acoustic warning is
activated together with the flashing of
the
warning light for approximately
105 seconds.
When this cycle of warnings is activated
it will stay on for its entire length
(regardless of the vehicle speed) or until
the seat belts are fastened again.
When the reverse is engaged, during the
cycle of warnings, the acoustic signal is
deactivated and the
warning light
turns on constantly. The cycle of
warnings will be reactivated as soon as
speed exceeds 5 mph (8 km/h) again.
REAR SEAT BELT ICON BEHAVIOUR
(where provided)
The icons are shown on the display
(fig. 80 ) after a few seconds have
elapsed since the ignition device is
turned to ON and disappear after
approximately 30 seconds.
After a door closes, or following a change
in belt fastening status, the icons are
shown again for approximately
30 seconds before disappearing.
The icons shown on the display indicate:
1 - rear leftseat belt;
2 - rear centralseat belt, (where
provided);
3 - rear rightseat belt.
The icons are displayed according to the
corresponding seat belts in the rear
seats, and stay on for about 30 seconds
from the last seat belt status change:
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if the seat belt is fastenedthe
corresponding icon will be green;
if the seat belt is unfastenedthe
corresponding icon will be red.
If a rear seat belt is unfastened, an
acoustic warning (3 "beeps") will be
activated along with the relevant icon
lighting up in the display.
Furthermore the icons will light up again
for 30 seconds each time one of the rear
doors is closed.
The visual indication (flashing red) will
start and stop independently for each
warning light if several seat belts are
unfastened.
The icon will turn green after the
corresponding seat belt has been
fastened.
The rear seat icons will go out, regardless
of the state of the belt (red icon or green
icon), approximately 30 seconds after
the last signal.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as the rear seats are concerned,
the SBR system will only indicate
whether the seat belts are unfastened
(red icon) or fastened (green icon), not
the presence of any passengers.
The warning lights/icons all stay off if all
seat belts (front and rear) are fastened
when the ignition device is set to ON.
For the rear seats, the icons will activatea few seconds after the ignition device
has been turned to ON, regardless of the
status of the seat belts (even if the seat
belts are all fastened).
All the warning lights/icons will come on
when at least one belt changes from
fastened to unfastened status or vice
versa.
PRETENSIONERS
The vehicle is equipped with front and
rear lateral seat belt pretensioners,
which draw back the seat belts by several
centimetres in the event of a strong
frontal impact. This guarantees the
perfect adherence of the seat belts to
the occupant's bodies before the
retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have
been activated when the belt withdraws
toward the retractor.
This car is also equipped with a second
pretensioner on the front seat belts
(fitted in the kick plate area). Its
activation is signalled by the shortening
of the metal cable.
A slight discharge of smoke may be
produced during the activation of the
pretensioner which is not harmful and
does not involve any fire hazard.
The pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or lubrication: any changes
to its original conditions will invalidate its
efficiency.
If, due to unusual natural events (floods,
sea storms, etc.), the device has been
affected by water and/or mud, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership to have it
replaced.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
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the pretensioner, wear the seat belt tight
to the torso and pelvis.
LOAD LIMITERS
69)
29)
To increase safety in the event of an
accident, the front and rear lateral seat
belt retractors contain a load limiter
which controls the force acting on the
chest and shoulders during the belt
restraining action in the event of a
head-on collision.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
70) 71) 72)
Respect and ensure that all the other
occupants of the vehicle comply with the
local laws in force regarding the use of
seat belts. Always fasten the seat belts
before setting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by pregnant
women: the risk of injury in the event of
an accident is reduced for them and the
unborn child if they are wearing a seat
belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower
part of the belt very low down so that it
passes over the pelvis and under the
abdomen fig. 81. While pregnancy
progresses, the driver must adjust both
seat and steering wheel to have full
control over the vehicle (pedals andsteering wheel must be easy to access).
The maximum clearance should be kept
between the abdomen and the steering
wheel.
The seat belt must not be twisted. The
upper part must pass over the shoulder
and cross the chest diagonally. The lower
part must adhere to the pelvis fig. 82, not
to the abdomen of the occupant. Never
use devices (clips, clamps, etc.) that hold
the seat belt away from your body.Each seat belt must be used by only one
person. Never travel with a child sitting
on the passenger's lap and a single belt to
protect them both fig. 83. In general, do
not place any objects between the person
and the belt.
SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE
For keeping the seat belts in efficient
conditions, carefully observe the
following warnings:
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always use the seat belt well
stretched and never twisted; make sure
that it is free to run without obstructions;
check seat belt operation as follows:
attach the seat belt and pull it hard;
replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not appear
to be damaged. Always replace the seat
belt if the pretensioners were deployed;
prevent the retractors from getting
wet: their correct operation is only
guaranteed if water does not get inside;
replace the seat belt when it shows
wear or cuts.
WARNING
69)The pretensioner may be used only once.
After its activation, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have it replaced.
70)Removing or otherwise tampering with
pretensioner and seat belt components is
strictly prohibited. Any intervention on these
components must be performed by qualified
and authorised technicians. Always contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
71)For maximum safety, keep the backrest
upright, lean back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your chest and
pelvis. Always fasten the seat belts for both
the front and rear seats! Travelling without
wearing seat belts will increase the risk of
serious injury and even death in the event of
an accident.72)If the belt has been subjected to high
levels of stress, for example after an
accident, it should be changed completely
together with the attachments, attachment
fixing screws and the pretensioner. In fact,
even if the belt has no visible defects, it may
have lost its resilience.
IMPORTANT
29)Operations which lead to impacts,
vibrations or localised heating (over 100°C
for a maximum of six hours) in the area
around the pretensioner may cause damage
or make it deploy. Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership should intervention be necessary
on these components.
CHILD PROTECTIONSYSTEMS
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
73) 74) 75) 76)
For optimal protection in the event of an
impact, all occupants must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems,
including newborn and other children!
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 60 in
(1.50 m) and up to 12 years must be
protected with suitable restraint
systems and be seated on the rear seats.
Statistics on accidents indicate that the
rear seats offer greater safety for
children.
Compared with an adult, a child's head is
larger and heavier in proportion to their
body and the child's muscular and bone
structures are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are necessary,
to reduce as much as possible the risk of
injuries in the event of an accident,
braking or sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. Depending on the
characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward facing child restraint
systems for as long as possible (at least
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until 3-4 years old), since this is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
The choice of the most suitable child
restraint system depends on the weight
and size of the child. There are various
types of child restraint systems, which
can be secured to the vehicle by means of
the seat belts or with the ISOFIX/i-Size
anchorages.
It is recommended to always choose the
restraint system most suitable for the
child; for this reason always refer to the
Owner Handbook provided with the child
restraint system, to be sure that it is of
the right type for the children it is
intended for.In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group Weight groups
Group 0up to 22lb (10 kg)
in weight
Group 0+up to 29 lb (13 kg)
in weight
Group 1 22-40 lb (9-18 kg)
Group 2 33-55 lb (15-25 kg)
Group 3 48-80 lb (22-36 kg)
The ECE-R44 standard was recently
paired with the ECE R-129 regulation,
which defines the characteristics of the
new i-Size child restraint systems (see
the "Suitability of passenger seats for
i-Size child restraint system use"
paragraph for more information).
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori includes child restraint
systems for each weight group. These
devices are recommended having been
specifically tested for Alfa Romeo cars.
FITTING A CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM
WITH SEAT BELTS
The Universal child restraint systems
installed with the seat belts only are
type-approved on the basis of the ECE
R44 standard and are divided into
various weight groups.
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IMPORTANT The figures are indicative
and provided for assembly purposes
only. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must
be included.
Group 0 and 0+
Babies weighing up to 29 lb (13 kg) must
be carried with a rear facing child
restraint system of a type as shown in
fig. 84 which, supporting the head, does
not induce stress on the neck in the event
of sudden decelerations.
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The child restraint system is secured by
the vehicle seat belts, as shown in
fig. 84 and it must restrain the child in
turn with its own belts.
Group 1
Children weighing 20 (9) to 40 lb (18 kg)
can be transported in forward facing
child restraint systems fig. 85.Group 2
Children weighing 33 (15) to 55 lb (25 kg)
may be restrained directly by the car seat
belts fig. 86.
In this case, the child restraint system is
used to position the child correctly with
respect to the seat belts so that the
diagonal belt section crosses the child’s
chest and not the neck, and the lower part
is snug on the pelvis not the abdomen.Group 3
For children weighing 48 (22) to 80 lb
(36 kg), there are dedicated restraint
systems that allow the seat belt to be
worn correctly.
The fig. 87 shows correct child
positioning on the rear seat.
Children over 60 in (1.50 m) tall can wear
seat belts like adults.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM USE
According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child
restraint systems is shown in the following table:
Positioning the “Universal” child restraint system
Group Weight groupsFront passenger Rear passengers
Passenger airbags
onPassenger airbags
offRear central passenger
(where provided)Rear side
passengers
Group 0 up to 22 lb (10 kg) X U X U
Group
0+ up to29 lb (13 kg) X U X U
Group 1 20-40 lb (9-18 kg) X U X U
Group 233-55 lb
(15-25 kg)UUXU
Group 348-80 lb
(22-36 kg)UUXU
X = Seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
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INSTALLING AN ISOFIX CHILD CARSEAT
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The rear side seats of the vehicle are
equipped with ISOFIX attachments, for
fitting child restraint systems quickly,
simply and safely.
The ISOFIX system lets you install the
ISOFIX child restraining system without
using the car seat belts but connecting
them directly to the carseat with three
anchors in the car.
Traditional child restraint systems can be
fitted alongside ISOFIX child restraint
systems on different seats in the same
vehicle.
To install an ISOFIX child restraint
system, attach it to the two metal
anchors 1 fig. 88 which can be reached
lifting the doors 2 located behind the
cushion of the rear seat, in the point
where it meets the backrest, then fix the
upper hook (available with the child
restraint system) to the dedicated
anchor "top tether" 3 fig. 89 located
behind the seat headrest.As an example, fig. 90 shows an example
of a Universal ISOFIX child restraint
system for weight group 1.
IMPORTANT The fig. 90 is indicative and
for assembly purposes only. Fit the child
restraint system according to the
instructions, which must be included.
NOTE When a Universal ISOFIX child
restraint system is used, only ECE R44
"ISOFIX Universal” (R44/03 or further
upgrades) type-approved child restraint
systems can be used (see fig. 91 ).
The other weight groups are covered by
specific ISOFIX child restraint systems,
which can be used only if specifically
tested for this vehicle (see list of vehicles
provided with the child restraint system).
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SUITABILITY OF PASSENGER SEATS FOR ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM USE
ISOFIX POSITIONS ON THE VEHICLE
Weight categories Size category Device Front passengerRear side
passengersRear central
passenger
(where provided)
Group 0 (up to 22 lb
(10 kg))E ISO/R1XILX
Group 0+ (up to 29 lb
(13 kg))E ISO/R1
XILX
D ISO/R2XILX
C ISO/R3X IL (*) X
Group 1 (from 20 (9) up
to 40 lb (18 kg))D ISO/R2
XILX
C ISO/R3X IL (*) X
B ISO/F2X IUF–IL X
B1 ISO/F2XX IUF–IL X
A ISO/F3X IUF–IL X
Group 2 (from 33 (15)
up to 55 lb (25 kg))XILX
Group 3 (from 48 (22)
up to 80 lb (36 kg))XILX
X ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child protection systems for this weight and/or size category.
IL Suitable for ISOFIX child restraint systems of the "Specific for the vehicle", "Restricted", or "Semiuniversal" categories, approved for this type of
vehicle.
IL (*) It is possible to install the ISOFIX child restraint system by adjusting the front seat (adjustment is not required if the "Sparco" Carbonshell Sport
seats are installed).
IUF Suitable for forward facing ISOFIX child restraint systems in the Universal category and type-approved for the use in the weight group.
X ISOFIX position not suitable for ISOFIX child protection systems for this weight and/or size category.
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