warning Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 Owner's Manual

While studded tires improve
performance on ice, skid and traction
capability on wet or dry surfaces may
be poorer than that of non-studded
tires. Some states prohibit studded
tires; therefore, local laws should be
checked before using these tire types.
Snow Chains
It is only possible to put chains on the
rear 265/35 R19 tire (winter tire size).
Avoid using traditional chains as they
can damage the braking system if not
installed correctly, thereby
compromising the vehicles safety.
We strongly advise using
zero-clearance chains and to use
equipment proposed by an authorized
dealer.
Suggestions About The
Rotation Of The Tires
The front and rear tires are subject to
different loads and stress due to
steering, maneuver and braking. For
this reason they are subject to uneven
wear.
To resolve this problem, tires should be
rotated at each service interval
(approximately every 10,000 miles
[16,000km]). Inverting the tires means
moving them to different positions on
the same side of the car (front to back
and vice versa).Note:
Crossing the tires is not advised, so
placing a tire on a different axle on the
other side of the car is impossible.
On cars equipped with
differentiated tires (tire size different
between front and rear axles, ex.
Quadrifoglio models and other Giulia
vehicles equipped with 19”
performance tires) rotation of any of
the tires is not advised.
Tire rotation contributes to the
preservation of the grip and traction
performance on wet, muddy or snowy
roads, guaranteeing optimal driveability
of the vehicle.
In the case of irregular wear of the tires
identify the cause and correct it as soon
as possible, by contacting an
authorized dealer.
The suggested method for inverting the
tires is shown in (the arrow indicates the
vehicle's travel direction).
Tires — General
Information
Tire Pressure
Proper tire inflation pressure is essential
to the safe and satisfactory operation of
your vehicle. Four primary areas are
affected by improper tire pressure:
Safety and Vehicle Stability
Economy
Tread Wear
Ride Comfort
Safety
Warning!
Improperly inflated tires are dangerous
and can cause collisions.
Underinflation increases tire flexing and
can result in overheating and tire failure.
Overinflation reduces a tire's ability to
cushion shock. Objects on the road and
chuckholes can cause damage that result
in tire failure.
Overinflated or underinflated tires can
affect vehicle handling and can fail
suddenly, resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
Unequal tire pressures can cause
steering problems. You could lose control
of your vehicle.
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recommended safe operating speeds,
loading and cold tire inflation pressures.
Warning!
High speed driving with your vehicle under
maximum load is dangerous. The added
strain on your tires could cause them to
fail. You could have a serious collision. Do
not drive a vehicle loaded to the maximum
capacity at continuous speeds above
75 mph (120 km/h).
Radial Ply Tires
Warning!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine
them with other types of tires.
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may
be repaired if it meets the following
criteria:
The tire has not been driven on when
flat.
The damage is only on the tread
section of your tire (sidewall damage is
not repairable).
The puncture is no greater than a ¼
of an inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire
repairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat
tires that have experienced a loss of
pressure should be replaced
immediately with another Run Flat tire
of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol).
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to
drive 50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph
(80 km/h) after a rapid loss of inflation
pressure. This rapid loss of inflation is
referred to as the Run Flat mode. A Run
Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation
pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa).
Once a Run Flat tire reaches the run flat
mode it has limited driving capabilities
and needs to be replaced immediately.
A Run Flat tire is not repairable.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle
loaded at full capacity or to tow a trailer
while a tire is in the run flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section
for more information.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice
conditions, do not spin your vehicle's
wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h) or for
longer than 30 seconds continuously
without stopping.
Warning!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than
30 seconds continuously when you are
stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original
equipment tires to help you in
determining when your tires should be
replaced.
GUID-0806104865NATire Tread
1—WornTire
2—NewTire
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These indicators are molded into the
bottom of the tread grooves. They will
appear as bands when the tread depth
becomes a 1/16 of an inch (1.6 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the tire should be
replaced. Refer to “Replacement Tires”
in this section for further information.
Life Of Tire
The service life of a tire is dependent
upon varying factors including, but not
limited to:
Driving style.
Tire pressure - Improper cold tire
inflation pressures can cause uneven
wear patterns to develop across the tire
tread. These abnormal wear patterns
will reduce tread life, resulting in the
need for earlier tire replacement.
Distance driven.
Performance tires, tires with a speed
rating of V or higher, and Summer tires
typically have a reduced tread life.
Rotation of these tires per the vehicle
maintenance schedule is highly
recommended.
Warning!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry
place with as little exposure to light as
possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a
balance of many characteristics. They
should be inspected regularly for wear
and correct cold tire inflation pressures.
The manufacturer strongly recommends
that you use tires equivalent to the
originals in size, quality and
performance when replacement is
needed. Refer to the paragraph on
“Tread Wear Indicators” in this section.
Refer to the Tire and Loading
Information placard or the Vehicle
Certification Label for the size
designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be
found on the original equipment tire
sidewall. See the Tire Sizing Chart example
found in the “Tire Safety Information”
section of this manual for more
information relating to the Load Index
and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two
front tires or two rear tires as a pair.
Replacing just one tire can seriously
affect your vehicle’s handling. If you
ever replace a wheel, make sure that
the wheel’s specifications match those
of the original wheels.
It is recommended you contact your
authorized tire dealer or original
equipment dealer with any questions
you may have on tire specifications or
capability. Failure to use equivalent
replacement tires may adversely affect
the safety, handling, and ride of your
vehicle.
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Warning!
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating,
or speed rating other than that specified for
your vehicle. Some combinations of
unapproved tires and wheels may change
suspension dimensions and performance
characteristics, resulting in changes to
steering, handling, and braking of your
vehicle. This can cause unpredictable
handling and stress to steering and
suspension components. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death. Use only the tire
and wheel sizes with load ratings approved
for your vehicle.
Never use a tire with a smaller load
index or capacity, other than what was
originally equipped on your vehicle. Using a
tire with a smaller load index could result in
tire overloading and failure. You could lose
control and have a collision.
Failure to equip your vehicle with tires
having adequate speed capability can
result in sudden tire failure and loss of
vehicle control.
Caution!
Replacing original tires with tires of a
different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADES
The following tire grading categories
were established by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The specific grade rating assigned by
the tire's manufacturer in each category
is shown on the sidewall of the tires on
your vehicle.
All passenger vehicle tires must
conform to Federal safety requirements
in addition to these grades.
Treadwear
The Treadwear grade is a comparative
rating, based on the wear rate of the
tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government
test course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half times
as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the
actual conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction Grades
The Traction grades, from highest to
lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. These
grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement, as measured
under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt
and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
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Temperature Grades
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing the
tire's resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat,
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the material of
the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of performance,
which all passenger vehicle tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B
and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by
law.
Warning!
The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly
inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
STORING THE
VEHICLE
If the vehicle is left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be observed:
Park the car in an area that is
covered and dry, and well-ventilated if
possible. Slightly open the windows.
Check that the electric park brake is
not activated.
Carry out the procedure: “manual
trunk opening device” procedure
described in this paragraph.
Disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the battery charge.
Repeat this check once every three
months during storage.
If the battery is not disconnected
from the electrical system, check its
state of charge every thirty days.
Clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax.
Clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds
available commercially.
Sprinkle talcum powder on the
windshield wiper rubber blades, and lift
them off the glass.
Cover the vehicle with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging any dust
that may have accumulated on it. Do
not use compact plastic sheets, as they do not allow humidity to evaporate from
the surface of the vehicle.
Inflate tires to +7.25 psi (+0.5 bar)
above the standard prescribed pressure
and check it periodically.
Do not drain the engine cooling
system.
Any time the car is left inactive for
two weeks or more, operate the air
conditioning system with engine idling
for at least five minutes, setting external
air and with fan set to maximum speed.
This operation will ensure appropriate
lubrication for the system, thus
minimizing the possibility of damage to
the compressor when the system is
operated again.
Note:
After cycling the ignition to STOP and
having closed the driver side door, wait
at least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply from
the battery. When reconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery, make
sure that the ignition is in the STOP
position and the driver side door is
closed.
Manual Trunk Opening Device
Proceed as follows if the battery needs
to be disconnected:
1. From the trunk interior covering,
rotate the plug to the left of the lock
and extract the strap connected to it.
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Customer Assistance
For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired
(TDD/TTY)
To assist customers who have hearing
difficulties, the manufacturer has
installed special TDD
(Telecommunication Devices for the
Deaf) equipment at its customer center.
Any hearing or speech impaired
customer, who has access to a TDD or
a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) in
the United States, can communicate
with the manufacturer by dialing
1-800-380-CHRY.
Canadian residents with hearing
difficulties that require assistance can
use the special needs relay service
offered by Bell Canada. For TTY
teletypewriter users, dial 711 and for
Voice callers, dial 1-800-855-0511 to
connect with a Bell Relay Service
operator.
Service Contract
You may have purchased a service
contract for a vehicle to help protect
you from the high cost of unexpected
repairs after the manufacturer's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires. The
manufacturer stands behind only the
manufacturer's service contracts. If you
purchased a manufacturer's service
contract, you will receive Plan
Provisions and an Owner Identification
Card in the mail within three weeks of
the vehicle delivery date. If you have
any questions about the service
contract, call the manufacturer's
Service Contract National Customer
Hotline at 1-800-521-9922 (Canadian
residents, call (800) 465-2001 English /
(800) 387-9983 French).
The manufacturer will not stand behind
any service contract that is not the
manufacturer's service contract. It is
not responsible for any service contract
other than the manufacturer's service
contract. If you purchased a service
contract that is not a manufacturer's
service contract, and you require
service after the manufacturer's New
Vehicle Limited Warranty expires,
please refer to the contract documents,
and contact the person listed in those
documents.We appreciate that you have made a
major investment when you purchased
the vehicle. An authorized dealer has
also made a major investment in
facilities, tools, and training to assure
that you are absolutely delighted with
the ownership experience. You will be
pleased with their sincere efforts to
resolve any warranty issues or related
concerns.
Warning!
Engine exhaust (internal combustion
engines only), some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain, or
emit, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. In
addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles
and certain products of component wear
contain, or emit, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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INDEX
Accessories purchased by theowner ....................3
Active aerodynamics ...........60
Active safety systems ...........96
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) System ..................99
Adaptive Cruise Control ........156
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) (Cruise Control) ............156
Additional Heaters .............48
Additives, Fuel ..............250
AirBag.................. .116
Air Bag Components .....115,120
Air Bag Operation ..........117
Air Bag Warning Light .......115
Driver Knee Air Bag .........118
Enhanced Accident Response . .203
Event Data Recorder (EDR) . . . .203
FrontAirBag ............ .116
If A Deployment Occurs ......120
Knee Impact Bolsters .......117
Maintaining Your Air Bag
System ............... .122
Redundant Air Bag Warning
Light ................. .116
Side Air Bags .............118
Transporting Pets ..........133
Air Bag Light ...............115
Air Bag Maintenance ..........122Air Pressure, Tires
............230
Alarm (Security Alarm) ..........19
Alfa Active Suspension (AAS) .....149
Alfa DNA system .............146
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System ....96
Automatic Dimming Mirror ........33
Automatic Headlights ...........34
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ...................43
Automatic transmission.........140
Auxiliary Driving Systems ........99
B-Pillar Location.............223
Battery .................. .212
Battery recharging ............212
Blind Spot Monitoring ..........99
Bodywork (cleaning and maintenance) .............235
Brakes .................. .243
brake fluid level ............211
Brightness, Interior Lights ........39
Camera, Rear..............170
Cargo Tie-Downs .............54
Certification Label ............173
Changing A Flat Tire ...........220
Checking levels ..............209
Child Restraint ..............123
Child Restraints Booster Seats ............125
Child Restraints ...........123 Child Seat Installation
........131
How To Stow An Unused ALR
Seat Belt ............... .129
Infants And Child Restraints . . . .124
LATCH Positions ..........126
Lower Anchors And Tethers For
Children ............... .126
Older Children And Child
Restraints ...............124
Seating Positions ..........126
Using The Top Tether
Anchorage ..............132
Clean Air Gasoline ............249
Cleaning Wheels ............... .227
Climate Control ............42,45
Close The Hood ..............52
Compact Spare Tire ...........226
Contract, Service ............257
Courtesy mirror light (bulb replacement) ..............184
Cruise Control (Speed Control) . . . .156
Cupholder ..................59
Cupholders .................59
Customer Assistance ..........256
Daytime Running Lights .........35
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) .....35
Dimensions ............... .246
Direction indicators (changing a bulb) .................. .183
INDEX

Disabled Vehicle Towing........200
Door Locks Child-Protection Door Lock —
Rear Doors ...............25
Power Door Locks ..........25
Doors .....................21
Drive Train Control (DTC) System . . .96
Driving modes ..............146
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) System ..................99
Electric park brake ...........138
Electric Remote Mirrors .........33
Electric steering wheel heating .....32
Electronic Speed Control ........153
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) ......153,154,156
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System ..................97
Emergency refuelling ..........198
Emergency Starting ...........196
Emergency, In Case Of .........192
Hazard Warning Flasher ......180
Jacking ............... .220
Jump Starting .........196,197
Overheating .............199
Tow Hooks ..............201
Towing ................ .200
Engine .................. .240
engine coolant level .........211
Fuel Requirements .........249 Jump Starting
.........196,197
Overheating .............199
Starting ............... .198
Temperature Gauge .........63
Engine compartment ..........209
Engine compartment (washing) . . . .236
Engine oil consumption .............210
level check ..............210
Engine Overheating ...........199
Enhanced Accident Response Feature ................ .203
Environmental protection systems . . .60
Ethanol .................. .249
Exterior Lighting ............34,35
Exterior Lights ...............34
External Lights ...............34
Fire Extinguisher .............59
Flashers Hazard Warning ...........180
Turn Signal ...............36
Fluids and lubricants ..........252
Forward Collision Warning .......102
Front light cluster with main beam Xenon gas discharge headlights
(bulb replacement) ..........183
Front mobile spoiler (Alfa Active Aero) ...................60
Front seat electric heating ........28
Front seats (Power Seats) ........27Front Wipers
Wiper Operation ...........40
Fuel Additives ...............250
Clean Air ...............249
Ethanol ............... .249
Gauge ..................63
Materials Added ...........250
Methanol ...............249
Fuse boxes ............... .187
Fuses (replacement) ...........186
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) . . .55
Gasoline, Clean Air ...........249
Gasoline, Reformulated ........249
Gauges Speedometer .............63
Tachometer ..............63
General Information ........101,162
Glove Compartment ...........55
Glove Compartment Light ........38
Glove compartment light (bulb replacement) ..............184
GVWR .................. .173
Hazard Warning Flasher........180
Head Restraints ............29,30
Head Rests .................29
Headlights Switch ...............34,35
Headlights (cleaning) ..........236

Heated Mirrors...............34
High Beam Headlights ..........35
Automatic High Beam
Headlights ................36
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System .....98
Hood.....................52
Hood Release ...............52
Identification data ............239
Ignition ....................17
Installing electrical/electronic devices ...................3
Instrument Cluster Display Instrument Cluster Display .....64
Reconfigurable Instrument
Cluster Display .............64
Instrument Panel Features Instrument Panel Features ......62
Interior Ambient Lighting .........38
Interior Lights ................37
Interiors (cleaning) ............237
Internal Equipment ............55
Jack Operation.............220
Jump Starting ............196,197
Key Fob
Remote Keyless Entry ........14
Keyless Entry System/Immobilizer System ..................18
Lane Change ...............36
Lane Change And Turn Signals ....36Lane Departure Warning System . . .167
LaneSense
............... .167
Lap/Shoulder Belts ...........110
Life Of Tires ............... .232
Lifting The Vehicle ............220
Light bulbs types of bulbs ............181
Light Switch ................34
Lights AirBag ............... .115
Automatic Headlights ........34
Courtesy/Reading ......37,38,39
Daytime Running ...........35
Hazard Warning Flasher ......180
Headlight Switch .........34,35
Headlights .............34,35
High Beam ...............35
Instrument Cluster ........34,35
Intensity Control ............39
Interior ...............38,39
Map Reading .............37
Park ...................35
Reading .................37
Turn Signal ...............36
Loading Vehicle .............173
Tires ................. .223
Luggage compartment light (bulb replacement) ..............184
Luggage/Cargo Capacity ........53
Manual, Service.............259
Methanol ................. .249
Mirrors Automatic Dimming .........33
Electric Powered ...........33
Electric Remote ............33
Heated .................34
OBD System ...............94
Occupant Restraints ..........108
Overheating, Engine ...........199
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) ..........259
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance) .............235
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System . . .98
Park Sensors system ..........163
Passive Entry (system) ..........22
Performance (top speed) ........254
Pets .................... .133
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ...............223
Power Mirrors .................33
Seats ..................27
Sunroof .................50
Power Sunroof ...............50
Power supply ...............241
Power windows ..............49
Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . .113
INDEX

Supplemental Restraint System -AirBag ................ .116
Suspension ............... .244
Symbols ....................6
Telescoping Steering Column .....31
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo .........54
Tilt Steering Column ...........31
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .223
Tire Markings ...............221
Tire Safety Information .........221
Tire Service Kit ..............192
Tires...............226,229,233 Aging (Life Of Tires) .........232
Air Pressure .............229
Changing ...............220
Compact Spare ...........226
Flat Changing ............192
General Information ......226,229
High Speed .............230
Inflation Pressures .........230
Jacking ............... .220
Life Of Tires .............232 Load Capacity
............223
Quality Grading ...........233
Radial ................ .231
Replacement .............232
Safety ..............221,229
Snow Tires ..............228
Spare Tire ............226,227
Spinning ...............231
Tread Wear Indicators .......231
To Open Hood ...............52
Tow Hooks, Emergency ........201
Towing Disabled Vehicle ...........200
Towing trailers ..............175
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ................ .106
Traction Control System (TCS) .....97
Transmission ...............242
Transporting animals .........
.176
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ransporting passengers ........176
Transporting Pets ............133
Tread Wear Indicators ..........231
Turn Signals .................36
Uniform Tire Quality Grades .....233
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt . . .112
Use of the Owner’s Manual ........5
Vehicle changes/alterations.......3
Vehicle identification number .....239
Vehicle Loading ...........173,223
Vent Operation ...............42
Warning Flasher, Hazard .......180
Warranty Information ..........258
Washer fluid for windshield/headlights ........211
Washers, Windshield ...........40
Weights ................. .248
Wheel And Wheel Trim .........227
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ......227
Wheels and tires .............221
Windows (cleaning) ...........236
Windshield wiper .............40
replacing blades ...........216
Windshield wiper/washer Smart washing function .......40
Windshield Wipers ............40
Wrecker Towing .............200
INDEX