engine Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owner's Manual

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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.

SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component. See
below for a brief description of each symbol summarising the contents herein. Always take great care to all warnings herein.
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HANDBOOKDO NOT TOUCH WITH
HANDSIT CAN START
AUTOMATICALLY ALSO
WITH ENGINE OFF
PROTECT YOUR EYESDO NOT OPEN THE CAP
WHEN THE ENGINE IS
HOTDO NOT OPEN: HIGH
PRESSURE GAS
KEEP CHILDREN AT A
DISTANCEBURSTINGMOVING PARTS KEEP PARTS
OF YOUR BODY AND
CLOTHES AWAY
DO NOT APPROACH
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In-depth knowledge of your new vehicle starts here.
The handbook that you are reading simply and directly explains
how it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see immediately what is described here for
yourself.
KNOWING YOUR CAR
INSTRUMENT PANEL............................10
THEKEYS...................................11
IGNITION DEVICE..............................12
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER...........................13
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................14
DOORS.....................................14
SEATS.....................................18
HEADRESTS.................................21
STEERING WHEEL..............................22
REAR VIEW MIRRORS...........................23
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................24
INTERIOR LIGHTS..............................28
WINDSCREEN WIPER . ...........................28
CLIMATE CONTROL.............................30
WINDOW WINDERS.............................32
ELECTRIC SUNROOF............................33
BONNET....................................34
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT........................35

IGNITION DEVICE
OPERATION
1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
To activate the ignition device fig. 3 the
electronic key must be inside the
passenger compartment.
The ignition device has the following
possible states:
STOP: engine off, steering locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. central door
locking system, alarm, etc.) are still
available;
ON (button pressed only): all electrical
devices are available. This state can be
entered by pressing the ignition device
button once, without pressing the
brake/clutch pedal;
AVV: engine starting. This state can be
entered by pressing the ignition devicebutton once and pressing the
brake/clutch pedal.
NOTE For versions with automatic
transmission, with the ignition device at
ON, if 30 minutes pass with the gear
lever at P (Park) and the engine stopped,
the ignition device will automatically
move to the STOP position.
NOTE For versions with manual
transmission, with the ignition device at
ON, if 30 minutes pass and the engine
stopped, the ignition device will
automatically move to the STOP position.
NOTE With engine started, it is possible
to go away from the vehicle taking the
electronic key with you. The engine will
still be running. The vehicle will indicate
the absence of the key on board when the
door is closed.
For more information on the engine
start-up, see the description in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph, in the
"Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING WITH FLAT KEY BATTERY
If the remote control battery is flat,
proceed as follows to start the vehicle:
lift the front armrest;
lay the key on the shape which is found
on the bottom of the compartment.
STEERING LOCK(where provided)
Activation
The steering lock is engaged when the
driver door is opened with the ignition
device button at STOP.
Deactivation
The steering lock disengages when the
ignition device is pressed and the
electronic key is recognised.
WARNING
1)Always take the key with you when you
leave your vehicle to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the electric parking
brake. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
2)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance,
invalidate the warranty, cause SERIOUS
SAFETY PROBLEMS and also result in the
car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
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3)Before leaving the vehicle, ALWAYS
engage the handbrake. On versions
equipped with automatic transmission,
activate mode P (Park) and press the ignition
device to set it to STOP. When leaving the
vehicle, always lock all the doors by pressing
the button on the handle.
4)For versions equipped with the Keyless
Start system, do not leave the electronic key
inside or near the car or in a place accessible
to children. Do not leave the vehicle with the
ignition device in ON position. A child could
activate the electric window winders, other
controls or even start the vehicle.
5)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.ENGINE IMMOBILIZER
The Engine Immobilizer system prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle
preventing to start the engine.
The system does not need to be
enabled/activated: operation is
automatic, regardless of the fact that the
vehicle's doors are locked or unlocked.
When the ignition device is set to ON, the
Engine Immobilizer system identifies the
code transmitted by the key. If the code
is recognised as valid, the Engine
Immobilizer system enables engine
starting.
When the ignition device is brought back
to STOP, the Engine Immobilizer system
deactivates the control unit controlling
the engine, thus preventing its starting.
For the correct engine starting
procedures, see the instructions in the
"Starting the engine" paragraph,
"Starting and driving" chapter.Irregular operation
If, during starting, the key code is not
correctly recognised, theicon is
displayed on the instrument panel (see
the instructions in the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter). This
condition leads to the engine switching
off after 2 seconds. In this case, bring the
ignition device to STOP and then to ON; if
it is still blocked, try with the other keys
provided. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If the
icon is displayed while driving,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (e.g. due to a voltage drop).
If the display persists, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
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Backrest width adjustment
(where provided)
Push the switches 4 fig. 15 to regulate
the width of the backrest through the
lateral paddings.
Memorising driver’s seat positions
Buttons 5 fig. 15 allow to store and recall
three different driver’s seat positions.
Storing and recalling is possible with the
ignition device in the ON position, for
3 minutes after having opened the
driver's side door or until the door is
closed, even with the ignition device in
the STOP position. To memorise a seat
position, adjust it with the various
controls, then press the button where you
want to memorise the position for
1.5 seconds. To recall a memorised
position, press the relevant button
briefly.FRONT SEAT ELECTRIC HEATING(where provided)
With ignition device at ON, press buttons
fig. 16 on the dashboard.
You can select three heating levels:
"minimum heating": one orange LED lit
on the buttons;
"average heating": two orange LEDs lit
on the buttons.
"maximum heating": three orange
LEDs lit on the buttons.
Press the buttons for a few seconds to
activate the "fast maximum heating"
function.
After selecting one heating level, you
need to wait for a few minutes until warm
air flows into the compartment.
IMPORTANT To preserve the battery
charge, this function cannot be activated
when the engine is off.REAR SEATS
11)
Three passengers can be seated on the
rear seats.
SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT(where provided)
The boot can be partially (1/3 or 2/3) or
totally extended by splitting the rear
seat.
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STEERING WHEEL
14) 15)
ADJUSTMENTS
The steering wheel can be adjusted both
in height and in depth.
To adjust the position bring the lever 1
fig. 23 down to position A after which the
steering wheel can be adjusted to the
most suitable position and subsequently
locked in this position by bringing lever
1 to position B again.
ELECTRIC STEERING WHEEL HEATING(where provided)
With ignition device at ON, press the
fig. 24 button on the air conditioner
control panel.
When the function is enabled, the LED on
the button switches on.
IMPORTANT If this function is activated
with the engine stopped the battery may
run down.
WARNING
14)All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine stopped.15)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance, invalidate the warranty, cause
SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.2304086S0001EM
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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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PARKING LIGHTS
They are switched on if, within a few
seconds from stopping the engine, the
light switch is taken first to theO
position and then to position
. All side
lights switch on, if you want to leave only
those on one side (right/left) switched on,
you need to move the direction indicators
control on the position on the side you
wish to leave on.
The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
HEADLIGHTS OFF TIMER
The "Follow Me" function delays the
switching off of the headlights after the
vehicle has been stopped.
The function can be activated from the
Connect system by selecting the
following functions in sequence on the
main menu: "Settings", "Lights" and
"Follow me"; the side lights and the
dipped beam headlights stay on for a
time that can be set between 30, 60 and
90 seconds.
Function activation
With the headlights on, take the ignition
device to the STOP position: the timer
starts when the light switch is rotated to
positionO.
IMPORTANT To activate this function the
headlights must be deactivated within
2 minutes after the ignition device has
been taken to STOP.
Function deactivation
This function is deactivated by switching
on the headlights, the side lights or
bringing the ignition device to ON.
AFS (Adaptive Frontlight System)
FUNCTION
(where provided)
This is a system combined with Bi-Xenon
Headlamps (35W) which directs the main
light beam, horizontally and vertically,
and continuously and automatically
adapts it to the driving conditions round
bends/when cornering.
The system directs the light beam to light
up the road in the best way, taking into
account the speed of the car, the
bend/corner angle and the speed of
steering.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the fixed main beam
headlights push the left lever towards
the instrument panel fig. 30. The light
switch must be turned toAUTOor
.
With main beam headlights on, the
warning light/icon on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.The main beam headlights are switched
off by pushing the left stalk forward
again. Warning light/icon
switches off
in the instrument panel.
Flashing the headlights
The flashing of the main beam headlights
is activated by pulling the left stalk
towards the steering wheel, the lights
remain on while you are operating the
lever.
Automatic high beam headlights
(where provided)
In order not to dazzle other road users,
the lights are automatically deactivated
when approaching vehicles travelling in
the opposite direction or when following
a vehicle travelling in the same direction.
This function is enabled with the Connect
system and with the light switch turned
to AUTO.
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