ESP Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owner's Manual

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READ THIS CAREFULLY
REFUELLINGDo not use petrol containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital
components of the supply system.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with mechanical gearbox
Make sure the electric parking brake is engaged, press the clutch pedal and then press the ignition button briefly.
Versions with automatic transmission
Make sure that the electric parking brake is engaged and that the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and then press the
ignition device button.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.

USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be understood as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. There is in any case a textual indication of the current chapter
at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could
cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be carefully followed.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number. That
number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.

SEATS
FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL
ADJUSTMENT
9)
4)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift lever 1 fig. 13 and push the seat
forwards or backwards.
10)
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).
Height adjustment
Adjust lever 2 fig. 13 upwards or
downwards to obtain the required height.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment
while sitting on the seat involved (driver
side or passenger side).
Backrest angle adjustment
Move lever 3 fig. 13 to adjust the
backrest angle, accompanying it with the
movement of the torso (operate the lever
until the desired position is reached, then
release it).
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT
SEATS
5)
The buttons for electrical seat
adjustment are on the outer side of the
seat, near the floor.
These buttons can be used to adjust the
height, the lengthwise position in relation
to the vehicle and the angle of the
backrest.
Height adjustment
Use the rear part of the switch 1
fig. 14 to modify the height and/or the
angle of the seat cushion.Longitudinal adjustment
Push switch 1 fig. 14 forwards or
backwards to move the seat in the
corresponding direction.
Backrest angle adjustment
Push switch 2 fig. 14 forwards or
backwards to adjust the backrest in the
corresponding direction.
Electric lumbar adjustment
Use the joystick 3 fig. 14 to actuate the
lumbar area device until getting top
comfort while driving.
IMPORTANT The electrical adjustment is
only allowed when the ignition device is
turned to ON and for about 30 minutes
after it is turned to STOP. The seat can
also be moved after opening/closing the
door for about 30 minutes; vehicle
locking/unlocking or switching on of the
centre front roof light.
Seat inclination adjustment (tilting)
(where provided)
The seat angle of the seat can be
adjusted in four directions. Lift or push
the front part of control 1 fig. 14 to move
the front part of the seat in the
corresponding direction. Release control
1 when the seat has reached the desired
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KNOWING YOUR CAR

AUTO FUNCTION (dusk sensor)
This is an infrared LED sensor that works
in conjunction with the rain sensor and is
located on the windscreen. It is able to
detect variations in outside lighting
based on the light sensitivity set via the
Connect system.
The higher the sensitivity, the lower the
amount of external light needed to
switch the lights on.
Function activation
Turn the light switch to AUTO.
IMPORTANT The function can only be
activated with the ignition device at ON.
Function deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the light
switch to a position other than AUTO.
DIPPED HEADLIGHTS
Turn the light switch toto switch on
the side lights, the lights on the
instrument panel and the dipped beam
headlights.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND
SIDE/TAIL LIGHTS
(where provided)
17) 18)
With the ignition device turned to ON and
the light switch turned to positionOthe
daytime running lights are automaticallyactivated; the other lights and interior
lighting remain off.
Where provided, if the direction
indicators are operated, the brightness
of the corresponding DRL will be
decreased as long as the direction
indicators are on.
Where provided, the DRL can be
activated/deactivated from Connect
system, by selecting the following
functions in sequence on the main Menu:
"Settings", "Lights" and "Daytime Lights".
IMPORTANT : on markets where DRL use
is not required, these lights work as side
lights and they are switched on and off
jointly with the main beam headlights.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided)
The fog light switch is integrated with the
light switch.
Press the
button to turn on the fog
lights with side lights and dipped beam
headlights on.
To turn off the fog lights, press the
button again or turn the switch to the
Oposition.
The fog lights are switched on with the
dipped beam headlights or DRL on (the
latter work as side lights) and are
switched on when switching on the main
beam headlights but not when the main
beam headlights are flashed only.If the fog lights are not switched off
before stopping the engine, the next time
the engine is started they will switch on
again.
Cornering lights
(where provided)
The fog lights perform cornering
function. This function allows to
illuminate the road or a corner better by
lighting the corresponding fog light.
The cornering function can be
deactivated on the Connect system by
selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main menu: "Settings",
"Lights" and "Cornering Lights".
REAR FOG LIGHT
The rear fog light switch is integrated
with the light switch.
Press the
button to switch the light
on/off.
The rear fog light switches on only when
the dipped beam headlights or fog lights
are switched on. The light can be
switched off by pressing the
button
again or by switching off the dipped
beam headlights.
When the engine is stopped with the rear
fog lights on, the next time the engine is
started the lights will, however, be off.
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Air flow to the windscreen and front
side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
Air flow at central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face during the hot
season.
Air flow to the front and rear
footwell vents. This air distribution
setting heats the passenger
compartment most quickly, giving a
prompt sensation of warmth.
Air flow distributed between
footwell vents (hotter air) and
central and side dashboard vents
(cooler air). This air distribution
setting is useful in spring and
autumn on sunny days.
Air flow distributed between
footwell vents and windscreen and
front side window defrosting/
demisting vents. This distribution
setting allows the passenger
compartment to be warmed up
efficiently and prevents the
windows from misting up.
Air flow distribution between
windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents and side and central
dashboard vents. This allows air to
be sent to the windscreen in
conditions of strong sunlight.
Air flow distribution to all diffusers
on the vehicle.
In AUTO mode, the air conditioner
automatically manages the air
distribution. When set manually, the air
distribution is indicated by the respective
symbols on the Connect system display
switching on.
START & STOP EVO
The automatic dual zone climate control
system interacts with the Start & Stop
Evo system (engine off when vehicle
speed is 0 mph (0 km/h)) to ensure
adequate comfort inside the vehicle.
In particular, the climate control system
deactivates the Start & Stop Evo if:
the climate control system is in AUTO
mode (LED on the button switched on)
and the temperature conditions inside
the vehicle are far from a comfort
temperature;
the climate control system is in LO for
maximum cooling;
the climate control system is in the
MAX-DEF status.
With Start & Stop Evo system on (engineoff and vehicle speed equal to 0 mph
(0 km/h)), the flow is reduced as much as
possible, to keep the compartment
comfort conditions for longer.
IMPORTANT
2)The system uses R1234yf coolant gas,
which does not pollute the environment in the
event of accidental leakage. Under no
circumstances use R134a and R12 fluids,
which are incompatible with the components
of the system.
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WARNING
20)Incorrect use of the electric windows
may be dangerous. Before and during
operation, always check that nobody is
exposed to the risk of being injured either
directly by the moving window or through
objects getting caught or hit by it.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
(where provided)
21)
The electric sunroof comprises two glass
panels (the front one is mobile and the
rear one fixed) and is fitted with two
electrically operated sun blinds.
Operation of the sunroof is only possible
with the ignition device at AVV.
OPENING
Press button 1 fig. 37 near the
symbol: to open the roof completely.
11)
The automatic motion can be interrupted
in any position by pressing button
1 again.
CLOSING
From the position of complete opening
press button 1 next to the
symbol:
the roof will close completely.
The automatic motion can be interrupted
in any position by pressing button
1 again.
SWIVEL OPENING
To bring the roof into swivel position,
press and release the specific button 2
fig. 37.
This type of swivel opening can be
activated irrespective of the position of
the sun roof. When starting with the roof
in closed position, pressing the button
automatically causes its swivel-opening.
If the roof is already open, the button
must be held until the roof reaches the
swivel-opening position.
Pressing button 2 again during automatic
movement of the roof will stop it.
SUN BLINDS MOVEMENT
The sun blinds are electrically operated.
Press button 3fig. 37
symbol: to
open the sun blinds.
Press button 3
symbol: to close the
sun blinds.
The automatic motion can be interrupted
in any position by pressing button
3 again.
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SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY
Red symbols
Symbol What it means
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The symbol switches on constantly when the system detects that the engine oil pressure is insufficient.
Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved. The switching on of the symbol does not indicate the amount of oil in the
engine: the oil level can be checked on the display upon entering the vehicle and also by activating the "Oil level" function on the
Connect system. On the Quadrifoglio version, the oil level can also be checked manually.
15)
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with engine on corresponds to an alternator failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
POWER STEERING FAILURE
If the symbol remains on, you could not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be
increased; steering is, however, possible.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
ALFA™ STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol signals a failure in the automatic steering correction system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.
IMPORTANT
15)If thesymbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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ACTIVE SAFETYSYSTEMS
The vehicle may be equipped with the
following active safety devices:
ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes);
DTC (Drive Train Control);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
TC (Traction Control);
PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
HSA (Hill Start Assist);
AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque);
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque Vectoring).
For the operation of the systems, see the
following pages.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or more
wheels from locking and slipping in all
road surface conditions, irrespective of
the intensity of the braking action,
ensuring that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency
braking and optimising stopping
distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may be
more frequent.
The system also improves control and
stability of the vehicle when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.The Electronic Braking Force Distribution
(EBD) system completes the system
allowing the brake force to be distributed
between the front and rear wheels.
System intervention
The ABS equipped on this vehicle is
provided with the "Brake by wire"
(Integrated Brake System - IBS) function.
With this system, the brake pedal command
given by pressing the brake pedal is not
transmitted hydraulically but electronically,
therefore, the light pulsation that could be
felt on the pedal with the traditional system
is no longer perceptible.
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DTC (Drive Train Control)SYSTEM(where provided)
Some versions of this vehicle are
equipped with a four-wheel drive system
(AWD), activated on request, which offers
an optimal drive for countless driving
conditions and road surfaces. The system
reduces the slipping of the tyres to a
minimum, automatically redistributing
the torque to the front and rear wheels,
as needed.
To maximize fuel savings, the vehicle with
AWD automatically passes to rear
four-wheel drive (RWD) when the road
and environmental conditions are such
that they wouldn't cause the tyres to slip.
When the road and environmentalconditions require better traction, the
vehicle automatically goes to AWD mode.
36)
The driving mode, RWD or AWD, is shown
on the instrument panel display.
IMPORTANT If the system failure symbol
switches on, after starting the engine or
while driving, it means that the AWD
system is not working properly. If the
warning message activates frequently, it
is recommended to carry out the
maintenance operations.
37)
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
SYSTEM
The ESC system improves the directional
control and stability of the car in various
driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the car’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the appropriate
wheels. The torque supplied by the
engine can also be reduced in order to
maintain control of the vehicle.
The ESC system uses sensors installed
on the car to determine the trajectory
that the driver intends to follow and
compares it with the car’s effective
trajectory. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory, the
ESC system intervenes to counter the
vehicle’s understeer or oversteer.
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AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque)SYSTEM
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The AST function uses the integration of
the ESC system with the electric power
steering to increase the safety level of
the whole vehicle.
In critical situations (braking on surfaces
with different grip conditions), through
the AST function the ESC system
controls the steering to implement an
additional torque contribution on the
steering wheel, to suggest the most
correct manoeuvre to the driver.
The coordinated action of the brakes and
steering increases the sensation of
safety and control of the vehicle.
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque Vectoring)
SYSTEM
The dynamic drive control is used to optimize
and balance the drive torque between the
wheels of the same axis. The ATV system
improves the grip in turns, sending more drive
torque to the external wheel.
Given that, in a turn, the external wheels
of the car travel more than the internal
ones and therefore turn faster, sending a
higher thrust to the external rear wheel
allows for the car to be more stable and
to not suffer a phenomenon called
"understeer". Understeer occurs when,
during a turn, a car tends to widen the set
trajectory, in this situation the lateral
acceleration the car is subjected tobecomes higher that the grip of the tyres,
which are unable to maintain the car in
the trajectory set by the driver through
the steering angle determined by turning
the steering wheel.
WARNING
30)For maximum efficiency of the braking
system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km
(310 miles) is required: during this period it
is advisable to avoid sharp, repeated and
prolonged braking.
31)If the ABS intervenes, this indicates that
the grip of the tyres on the road is nearing its
limit: you must slow down to a speed
compatible with the available grip.
32)
The ABS cannot overrule the natural laws
of physics, and cannot increase the grip
available according to the condition of the road.
33)The ABS cannot prevent accidents, including
those due to excessive speed on corners, driving
on low-grip surfaces or aquaplaning.
34)The capability of the ABS must never be
tested irresponsibly and dangerously, in
such a way as to compromise personal
safety and the safety of others.
35)
For the correct operation of the ABS, the
tyres must of necessity be the same make and
type on all wheels, in perfect condition and, above
all, of the prescribed type and dimensions.
36)There may be a brief delay in shifting to
AWD mode after a tyre slipping event.
37)When a DTC system failure symbol
appears, the driver must be aware of the
different driving reaction and therefore
reduce the speed. The symbol
warns the
driver not to drive in areas that require
four-wheel drive or on snow-covered roads.38)The ESC system cannot alter the natural
laws of physics, and cannot increase grip,
which depends on the condition of the road.
39)The ESC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
40)The capability of the ESC system must
never be tested irresponsibly and
dangerously, in such a way as to compromise
personal safety and the safety of others.
41)For the correct operation of the ESC
system, the tyres must necessarily be of the
same make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and size.
42)ESC performance features must not
induce the driver to take unnecessary or
unwarranted risks. Your driving style must
always be suited to the road conditions,
visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any
case, responsible for safe driving.
43)For the correct operation of the TC
system, the tyres must of necessity be the
same make and type on all wheels, in perfect
condition and, above all, of the prescribed
type and dimensions.
44)TC performance features must not
induce the driver to take unnecessary or
unwarranted risks. Your driving style must
always be suited to the road conditions,
visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any
case, responsible for safe driving.
45)The TC system cannot overrule the
natural laws of physics, and cannot increase
the grip available according to the condition
of the road.
46)The TC system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to excessive
speed on corners, driving on low-grip
surfaces or aquaplaning.
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