brake Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 User Guide

Note:Activate the handbrake and
place the ignition to ON without starting
the engine.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push the desired HomeLink button
and keep it pushed (1, 2 or 3). Do not
release the button until the last
operation has been performed.
2. When the HomeLink indicator
begins to flash slowly, move the
portable remote control 1 to 3 inches
from the system (keeping the
programmable button pressed down).
If the indicator does not begin to flash
quickly, change the distance between
the HomeLink and the portable remote
control and try the procedure again.
The HomeLink indicator flashes, first
slowly and then quickly. When the
indicator starts to flash quickly, release
both buttons on the remote control.
The system previously programmed to
HomeLink has now been deleted and
the new system is ready to use. This
does not affect the other two HomeLink
buttons in any way. Deleting Programmed Keys
It is recommended to delete HomeLink
programming before selling the car.
All three keys are deleted simultaneously.
Proceed as follows:
1. Push and hold the outer buttons
(1 and 3). After about 10 seconds, the
indicator will start to flash.
2. Release both keys.
Technical Information For After
Sales Service
If you are unable to set up HomeLink
successfully after following the above
instructions, contact After Sales Service
(HomeLink free hotline number
1-800-355-3515 ) with the following
information:
Vehicle make and model, including
manufacturing year and country of
purchase;
Make, model, age and frequency of
use of the original portable remote
control (if known).
Note: For US:
FCC ID: M3N-82135300
For Canada:IC: 7812A-82135300
For Mexico:RLVC-A213-0334
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Center Console
The center console storage
compartment is located between the
front seats.
To access the center console storage,
lift the upper part of the center console
as shown below.
04246S0004EMCenter Console
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Red Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID / ELECTRIC PARK
BRAKE ON
This light monitors various brake functions, including
brake fluid level and parking brake application. If the
brake light turns on it may indicate that the parking
brake is applied, that the brake fluid level is low, or that
there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system
reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the
Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock
Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
system. In this case, the light will remain on until the
condition has been corrected. If the problem is related
to the Brake Booster, the ABS pump will run when
applying the brake, and a brake pedal pulsation may be
felt during each stop.For low brake fluid level, go to an authorized dealer to
have the system checked as soon as possible.
Release the electric park brake, then check that the
warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an authorized
dealer.
ELECTRONIC BRAKING FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the BRAKE (red) and
(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is
not available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly
lock and the vehicle may swerve when braking abruptly. Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized dealer to
have the system inspected immediately.
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Amber Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ANTI-LOCK ABS INDICATOR LIGHT
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
The light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the
ON/RUN position and may stay on for as long as four
seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving,
then the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not
functioning and service is required. However, the
conventional brake system will continue to operate
normally if the brake warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of
Anti-Lock Brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on
when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN position,
have the light inspected by an authorized dealer.Drive carefully and contact an authorized dealer as soon
as possible.
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SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the
following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking
lights / trailer turn signal indicators (if present) / trailer
lights (if present) / side lights / turn signal indicators /
rear fog light / reversing light / brake lights / number
plate lights.The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown
protection fuse, or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
Replace the bulb or the relevant fuse. Contact an
authorized dealer.
KEYLESS START SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Start
system failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off
system failure.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM
FAILURE
The symbol comes on in the event of a fault in the Lane
Departure Warning system.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE — IF
EQUIPPED
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the
automatic high beam headlights.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.
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SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The symbol switches on in the case of transmission
overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this
case an engine performance limitation is carried out.Wait for the symbol to disappear with the engine off or
idling.
TOW HOOK FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the tow
hook.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.
AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the audio
system.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.
SPEED LIMITER SYSTEM FAILURE
While driving, the symbol switches on to signal a Speed
Limiter system failure.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.
FUEL TANK CAP
Lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or not properly
closed.
Tighten the cap properly.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol and the message on the
display signal a failure in the electric park brake system.
This failure may partially or completely block the car
because the park brake could remain activated even if
automatically or manually disengaged using the relevant
controls. In these circumstances, you can disengage
the park brake following the emergency disengagement
procedure described in “In Case Of Emergency.”If you are still able to drive the car (park brake is not
engaged), drive to the nearest authorized dealer and
remember, when executing any maneuvers/commands,
that the electric park brake is not operational.
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Warning!
If a failure is present with sharp braking, the rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.
SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL (if equipped)
If the symbol switches on, it indicates a low engine
coolant level condition.Top up, as described in the "Servicing And
Maintenance" chapter
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
While driving, if the warning light switches on, it signals
a failure in the Adaptive Cruise Control system.Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
WEAR ON BRAKE PADS
Lights up when the brake pads have reached their wear
limit.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.Note:
Always use genuine parts or similar because the
Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could detect
anomalies.
WEAR ON CCB BRAKE DISCS if equipped)
Lights up when the carbon ceramic brake discs have
reached their wear limit.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Warning!
It is recommended to use only original or equivalent, bench-tested spare pads in order to ensure the original performance of the braking
system.
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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS
The vehicle may be equipped with the
following active safety devices:
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System
Drive Train Control (DTC) System
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
System
Traction Control System (TCS)
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)
System
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)
System
For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.
Anti-Lock Braking (ABS)
System
An integral part of the braking system,
the ABS prevents one or more wheels
from locking and slipping in all road
surface conditions, regardless of the
intensity of the braking action. The
system ensures that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency
braking, allowing the driver to optimize
stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions where 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, such as in a corner.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system works with
the ABS, 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
command given by pressing the brake
pedal is not transmitted hydraulically,
but electrically. Therefore, the light
pulsation that is felt on the pedal with
the traditional system is no longer
noticeable.Warning!
The ABS contains sophisticated
electronic equipment that may be
susceptible to interference caused by
improperly installed or high output radio
transmitting equipment. This interference
can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking
capability. Installation of such equipment
should be performed by qualified
professionals.
Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will
diminish their effectiveness and may lead to
a collision. Pumping makes the stopping
distance longer. Just press firmly on your
brake pedal when you need to slow down
or stop.
The ABS cannot prevent the natural
laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by the
condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or
the traction afforded.
The ABS cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle
too closely, or hydroplaning.
The capabilities of an ABS equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner that could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Drive Train Control
(DTC) System — If
Equipped
Some models of this vehicle are
equipped with an All-Wheel Drive
system (AWD), which offers an optimal
drive for countless driving conditions
and road surfaces. The system reduces
the slipping of the tires 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-wheel drive (RWD) when the road
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and environmental conditions are such
that they wouldn't cause the tires to
slip. When the road and environmental
conditions require better traction, the
vehicle automatically goes to AWD
mode.
The driving mode, RWD or AWD, is
shown on the instrument cluster
display.
Note: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.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) 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 path that
the driver intends to follow and
compares it with the car’s effective
path. When the real path deviates from
the desired path, the ESC system
intervenes to counter the vehicle’s
understeer or oversteer.
Oversteer occurs when the car is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
Understeer occurs when the vehicle
is turning less than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
System Intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the ESC
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle
stability and grip are critical.
Warning!
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. ESC cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. ESC also cannot
prevent accidents resulting from loss of
vehicle control due to inappropriate driver
input for the conditions. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent
accidents. The capabilities of an ESC
equipped vehicle must never be exploited
in a reckless or dangerous manner which
could jeopardize the user’s safety or the
safety of others.
Vehicle modifications, or failure to
properly maintain your vehicle, may change
the handling characteristics of your vehicle,
and may negatively affect the performance
of the ESC system. Changes to the
steering system, suspension, braking
system, tire type and size or wheel size
may adversely affect ESC performance.
Improperly inflated and unevenly worn tires
may also degrade ESC performance. Any
vehicle modification or poor vehicle
maintenance that reduces the effectiveness
of the ESC system can increase the risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death.
Traction Control System
(TCS)
The system automatically operates in
the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet
roads (hydroplaning), and acceleration
on one or both drive wheels on roads
that are slippery, snowy, icy, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
If the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the system intervenes, reducing
the power transmitted by the engine.
If the slipping only involves one of the
drive wheels, the Brake Limited
Differential (BLD) function is activated,
automatically braking the wheel which
is slipping (the behavior of a self-locking
differential is simulated). This will
increase the engine torque transferred
to the wheel which isn't slipping.
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System Intervention
The intervention of the system is
indicated by the flashing of the ESC
warning light on the instrument panel,
to inform the driver that the vehicle
stability and grip are critical.
Panic Brake Assist
(PBA) System
The PBA system is designed to improve
the vehicle’s braking capacity during
emergency braking.
The system detects emergency braking
by monitoring the speed and force with
which the brake pedal is pressed, and
consequently applies the optimal brake
pressure. This can reduce the braking
distance: the PBA system therefore
complements the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the PBA
system is obtained by pressing the
brake pedal very quickly. In addition, the
brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system. Do not reduce
pressure on the brake pedal until
braking is no longer necessary.
The PBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
Warning!
The Panic Brake Assist (PBA) cannot
prevent the natural laws of physics from
acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase
the traction afforded by prevailing road
conditions. PBA cannot prevent collisions,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, driving on very slippery
surfaces, or hydroplaning. The capabilities
of a PBA-equipped vehicle must never be
exploited in a reckless or dangerous
manner, which could jeopardize the user's
safety or the safety of others.
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
System
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and facilitates starting on
slopes, activating automatically in the
following cases:
Uphill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and
transmission in neutral or gear other
than reverse engaged;
Downhill: vehicle stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and reverse
gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is reached, or in any case for a maximum
of two seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator.
When two seconds without starting
have elapsed, the system is
automatically deactivated, gradually
releasing the braking pressure. During
this release stage, it is possible to hear
a typical mechanical brake release
noise, indicating the imminent
movement of the car.
Warning!
There may be situations where the Hill
Start Assist (HSA) will not activate and
slight rolling may occur, such as on minor
hills or with a loaded vehicle, or while
pulling a trailer. HSA is not a substitute for
active driving involvement. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to be attentive to
distance to other vehicles, people, and
objects, and most importantly brake
operation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your
complete attention is always required while
driving to maintain safe control of your
vehicle. Failure to follow these warnings
can result in a collision or serious personal
injury.
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Dynamic Steering
Torque (DST) System
The DST 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), the ESC
system controls the steering through
the DST function to implement an
additional torque contribution on the
steering wheel in order to suggest the
most correct maneuver to the driver.
The coordinated action of the brakes
and steering increases the sensation of
safety and control of the vehicle.
Note:
The DST feature is only meant to help
the driver realize the correct course of
action through small torques on the
steering wheel, which means the
effectiveness of the DST feature is
highly dependent on the drivers
sensitivity and overall reaction to the
applied torque. It is very important to
realize that this feature will not steer the
vehicle, meaning the driver is still
responsible for steering the vehicle.
Active Torque Vectoring
(ATV) System
The dynamic drive control is used to
optimize and balance the drive torque
between the wheels of the same axles.
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 an "understeer"
condition. Understeer occurs when the
vehicle is turning less than appropriate
for the steering wheel position.
AUXILIARY DRIVING
SYSTEMS
The vehicle can feature the following
auxiliary driving systems:
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)
For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.
Blind Spot Monitoring
(BSM) System
The Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
system uses two radar sensors, located
in the rear bumper (one for each side),
to detect the presence of vehicles
(vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, etc.) in
the rear side blind spots of your vehicle.
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