engine Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 User Guide

DOORS
Locking And Unlocking
Doors From The Inside
If all doors are closed properly, they will
automatically lock once the vehicle has
exceeded approximately 12 MPH
(20 km/h) (“Auto Relock” function
active).
Push the interior lock button on the
driver or passenger side door panel trim
to lock the doors.
With doors locked, push the unlock
button on the interior trim panel to
unlock the doors.
Warning!
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
For personal security and safety in the
event of a collision, lock the vehicle doors
as you drive as well as when you park and
leave the vehicle.
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, apply
the parking brake, turn the engine OFF,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.
Caution!
An unlocked vehicle is an invitation. Always
remove the key from the ignition and lock
all of the doors when leaving the vehicle
unattended.
Locking/Unlocking
Doors From The Outside
When locking the doors from the
outside with the doors closed, push the
lock button on the key fob.
The door lock can be activated with all
doors locked and the trunk lid open.
When the lock button on the key fob is
pushed, all locks are activated,
including the open trunk lid. The trunk
lid will be locked when it is closed.
When unlocking the doors from the
outside, push the unlock button on the
key fob.
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The
Outside In An Emergency
If the battery is discharged or the key
fob is inoperable, you can lock or
unlock the doors from the outside by
inserting the blade of the emergency
key, found inside the key fob, into the
door handle lock cylinder and turn the
emergency key as follows.
Lock — Turn the emergency key to
the right (clockwise)
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for approximately 30 minutes; vehicle
locking/unlocking or switching on of the
center front overhead light.
Seat Angle Adjustment (Tilting)
The seat angle can be adjusted in four
directions. Lift or push the front part of
seat switch to move the front part of the
seat in the corresponding direction.
Release seat switch when the seat has
reached the desired position.
Seatback Width Adjustment
Push the seatback width adjustment
buttons to regulate the width of the
backrest through the lateral padding.Driver Memory Seat
The driver memory seat buttons can
store and recall three different driver’s
seat positions. Storing and recalling is
possible with the ignition in the ON or
STOP positions and the driver’s side
door closed, or for three minutes after
having opened the driver's side door.
The performed position memory is
confirmed by a beep. To memorize a
seat position, first adjust your seat with
the various controls until you are in the
desired position. Then, push the
specific button you want to assign the
set position to for 1.5 seconds. When a
new seat position is memorized, the
previously memorized position on the
same button is automatically
overwritten. Recalling a memorized
position is also possible for
approximately three minutes after the
doors are opened and approximately
one minute after the engine is stopped.
To recall a memorized position, push
the relevant button briefly.
Heated Seats — If
Equipped
With the engine in the ON position,
push the heated seat buttonson the
instrument panel. You can select three heating levels:
Minimum — one orange indicator
illuminated on the buttons
Average — two orange indicator
illuminated on the buttons
Maximum — three orange indicator
illuminated on the buttons
Push and hold the buttons for a few
seconds to activate the “fast maximum
heating” function.
After selecting one heating level, you
will need to wait for a few minutes until
warm seat is felt.
When the “maximum heating” setting is
selected, the heater produces a
boosted heat level for the first minutes
of operation. After this, the heat lowers
to reach the normal temperature level
for the selected function.
The “minimum heating” setting is
automatically deactivated once a
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4 — Seatback Width Adjustment But-
tons
5 — Driver Memory Seat Buttons
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certain period of time has elapsed. This
varies on a case-by-case basis, in
accordance with the specific operating
conditions.
Note:To preserve the battery charge,
this function cannot be activated when
the engine is off.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion or
other physical condition must exercise care
when using the seat heater. It may cause
burns even at low temperatures, especially
if used for long periods of time
Do not place anything on the seat or
seatback that insulates against heat, such
as a blanket or cushion. This may cause
the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat
that has been overheated could cause
serious burns due to the increased surface
temperature of the seat.
Rear Seats
The rear seats allow for three
passengers.
Note:
Because the rear seat is designed as a
4+1 seat, the middle seat is of limited
use. It is recommended that this seat
only be used by a person who can use
the backrest as a substitute for the
head restraint.
The seats and the seatbelts are
considered as components of the
protection system for the vehicle's
occupants.
Note: Refer to the "Seatbelts" in
"Safety" for further information.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce
the risk of injury by restricting head
movement in the event of a rear impact.
Head restraints should be adjusted so
that the top of the head restraint is
located above the top of your ear.
Warning!
A loose head restraint thrown forward in
a collision or hard stop could cause serious
injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
Always securely stow removed head
restraints in a location outside the
occupant compartment.
ALL the head restraints MUST be
reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect
the occupants. Follow the re-installation
instructions above prior to operating the
vehicle or occupying a seat.
Do not place items over the top of the
Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats,
seat covers or portable DVD players. These
items may interfere with the operation of
the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of
a collision and could result in serious injury
or death.GUID-04066S0006EMRear Seat
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Warning!
Do not adjust the steering column while
driving. Adjusting the steering column while
driving or driving with the steering column
unlocked, could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle. Failure to follow this
warning may result in serious injury or
death.
To Adjust The Position:
1. Pull the Tilt/Telescoping Control
Handle down to the open position.
2. Adjust the steering wheel to the
desired position.
3. Lock the desired position by
pushing the Tilt/Telescoping Control
Handle to the closed position.
Warning!
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 New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, cause SERIOUS SAFETY
PROBLEMS and also result in the vehicle
not meeting type-approval requirements.
Heated Steering Wheel
— If Equipped
With the ignition in the ON position,
push the heated steering wheel
button on the climate control panel.
When the function is enabled, the
indicator on the button will illuminate.
Note: If this function is activated with
the engine stopped, the battery may
run down.
Warning!
Persons who are unable to feel pain to
the skin because of advanced age, chronic
illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury,
medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or
other physical conditions must exercise
care when using the steering wheel heater.
It may cause burns even at low
temperatures, especially if used for long
periods.
Do not place anything on the steering
wheel that insulates against heat, such as a
blanket or steering wheel covers of any
type and material. This may cause the
steering wheel heater to overheat.
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Daytime Running Lights
(DRL)
With the ignition in the ON position and
the light switch turned to the
position, if the dusk sensor detects
sufficient external light, the Daytime
Running Lights will turn on
automatically while the other lights
remain off.
If the turn signals are operated, the
brightness of the corresponding
Daytime Running Lights will be
decreased as long as the turn signals
are on.
Non-Canadian Markets
If equipped, the DRL can be
activated/deactivated from the Connect
system, by selecting the following
functions in sequence on the main
MENU: "Settings", "Lights" and
"Daytime Lights".
Rear Fog Light
The rear fog light switch is integrated
with the headlight switch.
Push the
button to turn the fog lights
on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when
the headlights or fog lights are turned
on. The light can be turned off by
pushing the
buttonagainorby
turning off the headlights.
When the engine is stopped with the
rear fog lights on, the rear fog lights will
be off the next time the engine is
started.
Parking Lights
Turn the headlight switch to theposition to turn parking lights on. All
of the parking lights will turn on for eight
minutes, and opening the door
activates an audible warning.
To leave only the lights on one side
(right/left) illuminated, you must move
the turn signal lever to the side that you
want to remain on. With the parking
lights on, the
warning light on the
instrument panel will come on.
Note: Turning the ignition switch to ON
turns off the parking lights, which were
on only illuminated on one side.
Headlight Off Delay
The “Headlight Off Delay” 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
“Headlight Off Delay”.
The side lights and the headlights stay
on for a time that can be set between
30, 60, and 90 seconds.
Function Activation
With the headlights on, place the
ignition to the OFF position; the timer
will then start. Note:
To activate this function, the
headlights must be deactivated within
two minutes after the ignition has been
turned OFF.
Function Deactivation
This function is deactivated by
switching on the headlights, the side
lights, or by bringing the ignition device
to ON.
High Beam Headlights
To activate the fixed high beam
headlights, push the left lever towards
the instrument panel. The headlight
switch must be turned to
(AUTO) or(ON) position.
With high beam headlights on, the
warning light/icon on the instrument
panel will come on at the same time.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Front Map Reading
Lights
The front map/reading and overhead
lights are mounted in the overhead
console. Each light can be turned on by
pushing the corresponding switch on
the console. These switches are backlit
for night time visibility. To turn the lights
off, push the switch a second time.Note:
Before getting out of the vehicle,
ensure that the overhead lights are off.
This will prevent the battery level from
being drained once the doors are
closed. If a light is left on accidently, the
overhead lights turn off automatically
approximately 15 minutes after the
engine has been turned OFF.
Overhead Light Timing — If
Equipped
On certain models, to assist getting in
and out of the vehicle at night or in
poorly-lit areas, two timed modes have
been provided.
Timing While Getting Into The
Vehicle — The overhead lights turn on
according to the following modes:
Will illuminate for a few seconds
when the doors are unlocked.
Will illuminate for approximately three
minutes when one of the doors is
opened.
Will illuminate for a few seconds
when the doors are locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition
is turned to ON. Three Modes Are Provided For
Switching Off:
When all doors are closed after
entering the vehicle, the three-minute
timer will stop and a seconds timer will
start for the interior lights. This timing
will stop when the ignition is turned to
ON.
When doors are locked (either with
key fob or with key inserted on driver
side door), the overhead light turns off.
The interior lights will turn off after
15 minutes to preserve the battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The
Vehicle — After turning the ignition
switch to STOP, the overhead lights will
turn on as follows:
For a few seconds after the engine
stops.
For approximately three minutes
when one of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the last
door is closed.
The timing stops automatically when
the doors are locked.
Courtesy Lights — If Equipped
On the driver and passenger sun visor,
there is a light which illuminates the sun
visor mirror when folded down.04136S0001EMOverhead Console
1 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light Switch
2 — Rear Overhead Lights Switch
3 — Overhead Lights Switch
4 — Front Map Reading Lights Switch
5 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
Switch
6 — Passenger’s Reading/Map Light
7 — Center Reading/Map Light
8 — Driver’s Reading/Map Light
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WINDSHIELD
WIPERS
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper stalk is located on
the right side of the steering wheel.
The windshield wipers will only operate
with the ignition turned ON.
Caution!
Turn the windshield wipers off when
driving through an automatic car wash.
Damage to the windshield wipers may
result if the wiper control is left in any
position other than off.
In cold weather, always turn off the
wiper switch and allow the wipers to return
to the “Park” position before turning off the
engine. If the wiper switch is left on and the
wipers freeze to the windshield, damage to
the wiper motor may occur when the
vehicle is restarted.
Always remove any buildup of snow that
prevents the windshield wiper blades from
returning to the off position. If the
windshield wiper control is turned off and
the blades cannot return to the off position,
damage to the wiper motor may occur.
Windshield Wiper/
Washers
Operation: The switch on the wiper
stalk can be set to the following
positions:
Windshield Wiper Off.
Low Sensitivity Rain Sensing.
High Sensitivity Rain Sensing.
Low Continuous Wiper Speed.
High Continuous Wiper Speed.
Windshield Wiper Operation
Rotating the switch to the
position
activates the first (low) level continuous
speed of the windshield wipers in
manual mode.
Rotating the switch to the
position
activates the second (high) level
continuous speed of the windshield
wipers in manual mode. Rain Sensors
Rotating the switch to the
position,
activates the first, less sensitive level of
the Rain Sensing function.
Rotating the switch to theposition,activates the second, more sensitive level
of the Rain Sensing function. Refer to
“Rain Sensor” in this section for more
information on how this system functions.
Windshield Washer Operation
Pull the stalk toward the steering wheel
to operate the windshield washer.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate both the
windshield washer jet and the windshield
wiper with a single movement. The
wipers and washers will continue to
operate until you let go of the stalk.
The windshield wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released,
followed by a final stroke six seconds
later to complete the cycle.
Mist
Use this feature when weather
conditions make occasional usage of
the wipers necessary. Push the stalk
upward to the MIST position and
release for a single wiping cycle. This
function is useful to remove small
deposits of dust from the windshield or
morning dew.
Note:
This function does not activate
the windshield washer. To spray
windshield washer fluid onto the
windshield, the washing function must be
used.
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Warning!
Sudden loss of visibility through the
windshield could lead to a collision. You
might not see other vehicles or other
obstacles. To avoid sudden icing of the
windshield during freezing weather, warm
the windshield with the defroster before
and during windshield washer use.
Rain Sensor
The Rain Sensor is located behind the
interior rear view mirror. This feature
senses moisture on the windshield and
automatically activates the wipers for
the driver.
The feature is especially useful for road
splash or over spray from the
windshield washers of the vehicle
ahead. Rotate the end of themultifunction lever to one of four
settings to activate this feature.
The sensor has an adjustment range
that varies progressively from wiper still
(no stroke) when the windshield is dry,
to wiper at continuous speed (fast
operation) with intense rain.
Activation
Rotating the wiper switch to position
oractivates the rain sensor.
The activation of the rain sensor system
is done by tapping the wiper stalk
upwards while the switch is in the
orposition.
The variation in sensitivity during rain
sensor operation is also signaled by a
stroke of the wiper (command acquired
and implemented). This stroke is also
executed with the windshield dry.
If the windshield washer is used with
the rain sensor activated, the normal
washing cycle is performed, after which
the rain sensor resumes its normal
automatic operation.
Note: Keep the glass in the sensor
area clean.
Deactivation
Use the wiper switch or turn the ignition
to STOP.
If the ignition is moved to the STOP
position and the wiper switch is left in
orposition, no wiping cycle will
occur even if it rains when the vehicle is
next started (ignition at ON). This prevents accidental activation of
the rain sensor when the engine is
started (e.g. when the windshield is
being washed by hand or the wipers
are stuck to the windshield by ice).
You can restore the automatic
functioning of the rain sensor by lifting
the windshield wiper control (anti-panic
function).
When the rain sensor is reactivated
using any of the functions described
above, reactivation is indicated by a
single tap of the windshield wipers,
regardless of the condition of the
windshield.
In the event of malfunction of the rain
sensor while it is active, the windshield
wiper operates intermittently at a speed
consistent with the sensitivity setting of
the rain sensor, whether there is rain on
the glass, while the sensor failure is
indicated on the display.
The sensor continues to operate and it
is possible to set the windshield wiper
to continuous mode
or.The
failure indication remains for as long as
the sensor is active.
The rain sensor is able to recognize and
automatically adjust itself in the
presence of the following conditions:
Presence of dirt on the controlled
surface (e.g. salt, dirt, etc.).
Presence of streaks of water caused
by the worn window wiper blades.
Difference between day and night.
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The engagement of the recirculation
system makes it possible to reach the
required heating or cooling conditions
faster. It is, however, inadvisable to use
it on rainy/cold days as it can increase
the possibility of the windows fogging.
When the outside temperature is low,
recirculation is forced off to prevent the
windows from fogging up.
A/C Compressor
Push the A/C buttonto activate or
deactivate the A/C compressor
(indicator illuminated when activated).
The A/C compressor will remain off
even after the engine has stopped.
When the A/C compressor is turned off,
the system deactivates air recirculation
to prevent the windows from fogging
up. If the climate control system can
maintain the temperature, with the A/C
turned off, the AUTO feature will remain
on and the AUTO button indicator light
will not switch off.
To restore automatic control of the A/C
compressor, push the A/C button
or
the AUTO button. With the A/C
compressor off, the air speed can be
set manually using the Air Speed
Adjustment Knob.
When the A/C compressor is on, and
the engine is running, air speed cannot
be lower than the minimum speed (only
one indicator light is lit). Note:
When the A/C is off the Climate
Control system can not produce air that
is colder than the current outside
temperature. Under certain
environmental conditions, windows
could fog up rapidly, since the air is not
dehumidified.
Front Defroster And
MAX-DEF Function
Push the Front Defroster button(indicator illuminated) to defrost the
windshield and side windows.
While in MAX-DEF function, the air
conditioner will:
Activate the air conditioner
compressor when the weather allows
Turn air recirculation off
Set the maximum air temperature (HI)
on both the driver and passenger side
Activate a blower speed based on
the temperature of the engine coolant
Adjust the air flow towards the
windshield and front side windows
Activate the Rear Window Defroster
Display the fan speed (indicators
illuminated) and current air distribution
setting
Note: The MAX-DEF function remains
active for approximately three minutes
once the engine coolant reaches the
proper temperature. When the function is on, AUTO mode
will deactivate. The only manual
operations possible are adjusting
blower speed and turning off the Rear
Window Defroster.
Pushing the
button switches off the
MAX-DEF function.
Rear Defroster
Push the Rear Defrosterbutton to
activate (indicators illuminated) the Rear
Defroster.
The Rear Defroster will turn off after
20 minutes or once the engine is turned
off. To reactive the Rear Defroster, push
the Rear Defroster
button.
Note: To avoid damage, do not apply
stickers over the interior heating
filaments of the Rear Defroster.
Humidity Sensor
The Humidity Sensor helps to prevent
the windows from fogging up. The
AUTO function (indicator illuminated)
must be on for the Humidity Sensor to
function.
When outside temperature is low, the
system may turn the compressor on
and turn air recirculation off for safer
driving.
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Switching Off/On The
Climate Control System
Switching Off The Climate Control
System
Rotate the Air Seed Adjustment Knob
completely to the left to turn off the
Climate Control System.
With the air conditioner off:
Air recirculation is on.
The A/C compressor is off.
Thefanisoff.
The heated rear window can be
activated/deactivated.
Note:
The climate control system stores the
previously set temperatures and
resumes operation when any button on
the system is pushed.
Switching On The Climate Control
System
To switch the climate control system on
in automatic mode, push the AUTO
button.
Stop/Start Evo
The climate control system manages
the Stop/Start Evo system. Stop/Start
Evo has the engine shut off when
vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) to
maintain comfort within the vehicle.
Stop/Start Evo will deactivate in the
following scenarios:
The climate control system is in
AUTO mode (indicator illuminated), and
the vehicle has yet to reach the set
temperature
The LO setting is active
MAX-DEF status is active
When the Stop/Start Evo system is
active, the engine will restart if the
inside temperature changes
significantly, or if the LO setting, or
MAX-DEF setting, is activated.
With Stop/Start Evo system on, air flow
is reduced to keep the compartment
comfort conditions for longer.
Until the temperature drastically
changes within the cabin, the climate
control system will continue to maintain
the temperature while the engine is off.
By deactivating the Stop/Start Evo
system with the
button located on
the dashboard, the climate control
system will take priority over the engine
shutting off. Note:
In harsh climate conditions, limit the
use of the Stop/Start Evo system to
prevent the compressor from
continuously switching on and off. This
will cause rapid misting of the windows
and the accumulation of humidity in
the passenger compartment.
When the Stop/Start Evo system is
on, the climate control system will
always take air in from outside,
reducing the probability of the windows
fogging up.
Additional Heater — If
Equipped
Note:
The additional heater automatically
operates if the outside temperature and
engine coolant temperature are low.
The heater will not operate if battery
voltage is low.
System Maintenance
In winter, the Climate Control System
must be turned on at least once a
month for approximately 10 minutes.
Have the system inspected at an
authorized dealer before the summer.
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