gearbox Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owner's Manual

Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing an Alfa Romeo.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. This vehicle
is intended for daily use as well as for specific uses. Please take your time to familiarise with all the dynamic features of your car.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care and
maintenance of your Alfa Romeo over time.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find the description of the Services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers, the
Warranty Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at Alfa
Romeo.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all vehicle versions. Optional contents, equipment meant for specific Markets or particular
versions are not identified as such in the text: you need to consider only the information related to the version you own. Any
content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request of options at the time of purchase, will
be identified with the wording(where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. Alfa Romeo S.p.A. aims
at a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

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.

1 Gearbox Information
Automatic transmission
Displays the following information
regarding the gearbox operation:
gearbox operation mode (M, P, R, N, D).
In D mode, when changing gear using the
steering wheel lever (where present), or
manually M, it also show the gear
engaged with a number. In M mode, it
indicates whether it needs to be shifted
by one gear (single arrow suggests one
gear) or by two gears (double arrow
suggests two gears) both up and down.
Manual gearbox
Displays the following information
regarding the gearbox operation:
the gear engaged (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N or
R) and indicates whether it needs to be
shifted by one gear (single arrow
suggests one gear) or by two gears
(double arrow suggests two gears) both
up and down.
2 Front, side anti-collision systems,
Cruise Control
Displays the operation the following
modes:
Forward Collision Warning (FCW);
Lane Departure Warning (LDW);
Cruise Control (CC) or Active Cruise
Control (ACC) (where provided).
For further information, see relevant
paragraphs.3 Speed limit warning light
Shows information regarding the Speed
Limiter function.
For further information, see relevant
paragraph.
4 Reconfigurable main area
Can display the following screens:
Home.
Trip A.
Trip B (can be activated/deactivated
on the Connect system)
Performance.
The screens can be selected, on rotation,
by pressing the button shown in fig. 46.
Depending on the chosen driving mode
(Dynamic, Normal, Advanced Efficiency
and RACE), which can be selected
through the “Alfa DNA™ Pro” system, the
screens can be graphically different.
Navigation instructions and call
information can be repeated, besides onthe Connect system display, also in this
area of the display, these functions can
be set on the Connect system.
Home
The parameters shown on the display, for
the modes: Dynamic, Normal and
Advanced Efficiency are:
Time fig. 47 or fig. 48 (on the 3.5" FT
display shown only if the Phone function
fig. 49 repeat mode has not previously
been activated).
Outside temperature (on the 3.5" FT
display shown only if the Phone function
repeat mode has not previously been
activated).
Current speed (shown if the repeat
modes of the Phone and Navigation
functions have not been previously
activated).
Range (on the 3.5" FT display shown if
the Radio and Media functions repeat
mode have not been previously
activated).
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Symbol What it means
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol switches on, together with a buzzer warning, to indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
16)
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE OIL LEVEL
The symbol switches on, along with the related message on the display, to indicate low engine oil level.
On the QV version, the level must also be checked using the dipstick below the boot (see chapter "Servicing and care").
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(where provided)
The symbol switches on when the speed limit of 75 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded.
IMPORTANT
16)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with hot
engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
Amber symbols
Symbol What it means
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Engine Immobilizer system failure
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the Engine Immobilizer system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
Break-in attempt
The symbol switches on when the ignition device is moved to ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt detected by the
alarm system.
Electronic key not recognised
The symbol switches on when the engine is started and the electronic key is not recognized by the system.
Alarm system failure
This symbol switches on to report an alarm system failure.
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Let’s get to the core of the vehicle: seeing how you can exploit all
of its potential to the full. We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome companion, with our comfort
and our wallets in mind.
STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE..........................102
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE . ......................103
MANUAL GEARBOX . ...........................105
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION......................106
"ALFA DNA™" SYSTEM..........................109
START&STOPEVO............................110
SPEED LIMITER..............................111
CRUISE CONTROL.............................112
PARK SENSORS SYSTEM........................113
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM............116
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC GRIDLINES . ........117
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE . . .....................118

STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown on the
display.
100) 101) 102)
30) 31) 32)
Versions with manual gearbox
Proceed as follows:
engage the parking brake and set the
gear in neutral, on diesel versions turn the
ignition switch to ON, the
symbol will
appear on the instrument panel: wait until
it goes off;
fully depress the clutch pedal, without
touching the accelerator;
briefly press the ignition button;
if the engine doesn't start within a few
seconds, you need to repeat the procedure.
if the problem persists, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.Versions with automatic transmission
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake and
set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral),
fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
briefly press the ignition button;
if the engine doesn't start within a few
seconds, you need to repeat the procedure.
if the problem persists, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
ENGINE STARTING FAILURE
Starting the engine with electronic key
battery (Keyless Start) run down or flat
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run down
or flat. Therefore, the system does not
detect the presence of the electronic key
on board the vehicle and displays a
dedicated message.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
33)
To stop the engine, proceed as follows:
park the vehicle in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic;
engage a gear (versions with manual
gearbox) or select P (Park) mode
(versions with automatic transmission);
with engine idling, press the start
button.Vehicles with electronic key (Keyless
Start)
If the vehicle speed is above 5 mph
(8 km/h), it is still possible to switch off
the engine by selecting an operating
mode other than P (Park). To switch off
the engine in this situation, hold down the
ignition device button for a while or press
it 3 times in a row within a few seconds.
WARNING
100)It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine takes in oxygen
and releases carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.
101)The electro-hydraulic braking system
is not active until the engine starts running.
So, the brake pedal travel will be longer than
normal. This does not indicate a fault.
102)Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
30)We recommend that during the initial
period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
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central tunnel fig. 101 switches on
together with the warning light
on the
instrument panel when the parking brake
is engaged and applied to the wheels.
Each automatic parking brake
engagement can be cancelled by pressing
the switch on the central tunnel and at
the same time moving the gear lever for
the transmission to position P (Park).
SAFE HOLD
It is a safety function that automatically
engages the electric parking brake in the
event of a dangerous condition for the
vehicle.
If:
the vehicle speed is below 2 mph
(3 km/h);
on vehicles with automatic
transmission, a transmission operating
mode different from P (Park) is activated;
the driver's seat belt is not fastened;
the driver side door is open;
no attempts to apply pressure on the
brake pedal have been detected.
the electric parking brake engages
automatically to prevent vehicle
movement.
The Safe Hold function can be
temporarily disabled by pressing the
switch located on the central tunnel and
the brake pedal at the same time, with
the vehicle stationary and the driver side
door open.Once disabled, the function will activate
again when the vehicle speed reaches
12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition device is
moved to STOP and then to ON.
WARNING
103)In the case of parking manoeuvres on
roads on a gradient, the front wheels must
be steered towards the pavement (when
parking downhill), or in the opposite
direction if the vehicle is parked uphill. Block
the wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car
is parked on a steep slope.
104)Never leave children alone in an
unattended vehicle; make sure that when
you move away from the vehicle, you have
the key with you.
105)The electric parking brake must
always be engaged when leaving the vehicle.
MANUAL GEARBOX
106)
34)
To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and put the gear lever into the
required position (the diagram for gear
engagement is shown on the knob ).
To engage reverse gear R from the idle
position, press towards the left (until end
of stroke) to avoid mistakenly inserting
the 1
stgear.
To engage 6thgear, operate the lever by
pressing it towards the right in order to
avoid engaging 4
thgear by mistake. The
same applies to the shift from 6thto 5th
gear.
IMPORTANT Reverse can only be
engaged when the vehicle is completely
stationary. With the engine running, wait
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for at least 2 seconds with the clutch
pedal fully pressed before engaging
reverse to prevent damage to the gears
and grating.
IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should be
used only for gear changes. Do not drive
with your foot resting on the clutch pedal,
however lightly. In some circumstances,
the electronic clutch control could cut in
by interpreting the incorrect driving style
as a fault.
WARNING
106)Depress the clutch pedal fully to
change gear correctly. It is therefore
essential that there is nothing under the
pedals: make sure the mats are lying flat and
do not get in the way of the pedals.
IMPORTANT
34)Do not drive with your hand resting on
the gear lever as the force exerted, even if
slight, could lead over time to premature
wear of the gearbox internal components.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The vehicle can be equipped with a
8-speed automatic transmission.
The gearbox/transmission can function in
two operating modes: "Automatic" or
"Sequential".
GEAR LEVER
107) 108) 109)
35) 36)
The gear functioning is controlled by the
gear lever control 1 fig. 103, which can
assume the following positions:
P= Park
R= Reverse
N= Neutral
D= Drive, (automatic forward speed)
AutoStick: + shifting to higher gear in
sequential driving mode; – shifting to
lower gear in sequential driving mode.The positions diagram is illustrated on
the top of the lever.
The letter corresponding to the selected
mode lights up and can be seen on the
instrument panel display.
To select one of the operating modes,
move the lever forwards or backwards
and press the brake pedal at the same
time.
To engage R (Reverse) mode, press the
pedal and the button 3 fig. 104 in
combination.
To pass from P (Park) mode directly to D
(Drive) mode, in addition to pressing the
brake pedal, it is also necessary to press
button 3.
To pass from R (Reverse) mode directly
to D (Drive) mode and vice versa, in
addition to pressing the brake pedal, it is
necessary to press button 3.
The P (Parking) mode can be enabled
pushing the P (Parking) 2 button fig. 103.
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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
110)
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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RECALLING THE SPEED
For versions with automatic transmission
operating in D mode (Drive - automatic),
press and release the RES
fig. 108 button to recall the previously
set speed.
For versions with manual gearbox or
automatic transmission in Autostick
(sequential) mode, before recalling the
previously set speed you should
accelerate until getting close to it, then
press and release the RES button.
DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
Lightly pressing the brake pedal
deactivates the Cruise Control without
deleting the stored speed.
The Cruise Control may be deactivated
also by applying the electric parking
brake or when the braking system is
operated (e.g. operation of the ESC
system).
The stored speed is deleted in the
following cases:
pressing the on/off button or
switching off the engine;
if there is a malfunction in the Cruise
Control.
DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE
The Cruise Control is deactivated by
pressing the activation/deactivation
button or bringing the ignition device to
the STOP position.
WARNING
111)When travelling with the device active,
never move the gear lever to neutral.
112)In case of a malfunction or failure of
the device, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
113)The Cruise Control can be dangerous if
the system cannot keep a constant speed. In
specific conditions speed may be excessive,
resulting in the risk of losing control of the
vehicle and causing accidents. Do not use the
device in heavy traffic or on winding, icy,
snowy or slippery roads.
PARK SENSORSSYSTEM
(where provided)
114)
38) 39) 40)
VERSIONS WITH 4 SENSORS
The parking sensors, located in the rear
bumper fig. 109, detect the presence of
any obstacles and warn the driver about
them, through an acoustic signal and,
where provided, visual indications on the
instrument panel display.
Engagement/disengagement
To disengage the system press button
fig. 110.
The LED in the button will light up or not
when the system switches from on to off
(and vice versa).
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