oil Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 Owner's Manual

VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner
Warning!
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road handling, thus causing accidents, in which the occupants
could even be fatally injured.
If you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-theft system,
etc.) or accessories that in any case drain the electrical supply after purchasing the vehicle, contact your authorized dealer.
Dealer personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required or whether it needs
to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
Note:
Take care when adding additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims, or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of
the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp and repeated braking, or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the
pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by
FCA US LLC and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices
Electrical and electronic devices installed after the car is purchased must carry the following label:
FCA US LLC authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialized center, in
compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
Note:
Local authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices that modify the features of the vehicle have been installed. This
also may void the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by
FCA US LLC and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
The following systems are used for
reducing engine emissions:
Catalytic Converter
Oxygen Sensors
Evaporation Control System
ACTIVE
AERODYNAMICS
Front Mobile Spoiler
(Alfa Active Aero)
This is an automatic device, working at
the vehicle speed, which allows higher
reactivity at average speeds and higher
vehicle stability at high speeds,
regulating the air flow into the lower part
of the vehicle.
Note:
The system is not active in
temperatures near or below zero, or
when the “Alfa DNA Pro” selector is in
the "Normal" or "Advanced Efficiency"
positions.If there is a fault, a generic failure icon
will light up on the instrument panel
display, along with a message that will
identify the type of malfunction. See
your authorized dealer if a fault occurs.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES
Instrument Cluster
1. Tachometer
2. Digital Engine Oil Temperature Gauge With Overheating Warning Light
3. Instrument Cluster Display
4.
Digital Fuel Level Gauge (The Triangle On The Left Side Of The Symbol Indicates The Side Of The Vehicle With The Fuel Door)
5. Speedometer (Speed Indicator)
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Tachometer
The Tachometer indicates the engine
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM).
Adjusting Instrument Panel Lighting
(Brightness Sensor)
Inside the Tachometer there is a light
sensor capable of detecting light and
adjusting the brightness of the
instrument panel and the Connect
system display.
Engine Oil Temperature
Gauge
The digital indicator monitors the
temperature of the engine oil and starts
supplying indications when the oil
temperature reaches approximately
122° F (50°C).Under normal usage, the temperature
should remain around the middle of the
digital scale according to the working
conditions.
The
warning light will turn on to
signal the excessive increase of the
engine oil temperature.
In the event of excessive engine oil
temperature, stop the engine
immediately and contact an authorized
dealer.
Fuel Level Gauge
The digital fuel gauge monitors the
amount of fuel in the tank.
When the
warning light turns on, a
message is displayed, and a chime is
sound when 2.38 Gallons (9.0 L) of fuel
are left in the tank. Note:
If the low fuel warning light turns
on, refuel the vehicle at your nearest
fuel station.
Caution!
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel supply could
damage the catalytic converter.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle
speed in miles per hour and/or
kilometers per hour (mph/km/h).
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
AIR BAG FAILURE
This light will turn on for four to eight seconds as a bulb
check when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position. If the light is either not on during startup, stays
on, or turns on while driving, have the system inspected
at an authorized dealer as soon as possible. This light
will illuminate with a single chime when a fault with the
Air Bag Warning Light has been detected, it will stay on
until the fault is cleared. If the light comes on
intermittently or remains on while driving, have an
authorized dealer service the vehicle immediately.If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer.
SEAT BELT REMINDER WARNING LIGHT
When the ignition is first placed in the ON/RUN position,
if the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound
and the light will turn on. When driving, if the driver or
front passenger seat belt remains unbuckled, the Seat
Belt Reminder Light will flash or remain on continuously
and a chime will sound. Refer to “Occupant Restraints”
in “Safety” for further information.
OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
The warning light switches on in the case of engine oil
overheating.
Stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as
possible. If the problem persists, contact an authorized
dealer.
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Blue Telltale Indicator Light
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base Instrument Cluster
Display)
The symbol comes on when the high beam headlights
are activated.
Red Symbols
SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
This light indicates low engine oil pressure. If the light
turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the
engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound when
this light turns on. Do not operate the vehicle until the
cause is corrected. This light does not indicate how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be
checked under the hood.
Note:
Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved.
The switching on of the symbol does not indicate the
amount of oil in the engine: the oil level can be checked
on the display upon entering the vehicle and also by
activating the "Oil level" function on the Connect
system. The oil level can also be checked manually.
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Caution!
If the LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE symbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized dealer.
SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
This light warns of an overheated engine condition. If
the engine coolant temperature is too high, this
indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound. If
the temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous
chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is
allowed to cool whichever comes first.In normal driving conditions
: stop the car, switch off the
engine and check that the coolant level in the reservoir
is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the
engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the
cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself.
Also check visually for any fluid leaks. Contact an
authorized dealer if the symbol comes on when the
engine is started again.
If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions (e.g.
in high-performance driving): slow down and, if the
warning light stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for two or
three minutes with the engine running and slightly
accelerated to facilitate better coolant circulation, then
turn the engine off. Check that the coolant level is
correct as described above.
POWER STEERING FAILURE
If the symbol remains on, you could not have steering
assistance and the effort required to operate the
steering wheel could be increased; steering is, however,
possible. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
DOOR OPEN WARNING LIGHT
The symbol switches on when one or more doors are
not completely shut. An acoustic signal is activated with
the doors open and the car moving.Close the doors properly.
HOOD OPEN WARNING LIGHT
The symbol turns on when the hood is not properly
closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an open hood appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the hood is open and the
vehicle is moving.Close the hood properly.
TRUNK LID OPEN WARNING LIGHT
The symbol turns on when the trunk lid is not properly
closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an open trunk lid appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the trunk lid is open and the
vehicle is moving.Close the trunk lid properly.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol switches on, together with a buzzer
warning, to indicate that the automatic transmission is
faulty.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
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.
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SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING
LIGHTS
This warning light, along with the related message, signals
a failure in the electronic throttle control system (ETC).Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
If a failure is detected, the warning light switches on
while the engine is running.Place the ignition in the off position and the shift
selector in the park position: the warning light should
switch off. If the warning light stays on with engine
running the vehicle can still be driven.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.
If the warning light flashes with the engine running,
immediate intervention is required. A loss of
performance, irregular/high idling speed or engine
stopping might take place and the vehicle may need to
be towed.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.
LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
This warning light appears on the panel when the
engine oil level falls below the minimum recommended
value.
The level must also be checked using the dipstick in the
engine compartment (see chapter "Servicing and
Maintenance.")Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
ALFA STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol signals a failure in the
automatic steering correction system.
Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with engine on
corresponds to an alternator failure.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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SymbolWhat It Means What To Do
ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED — IF EQUIPPED
The symbol is displayed only for a limited time.
Note:
After the first indication, each time the engine is started
the symbol will continue to switch on as described
above until the oil is changed.
If the symbol flashes, this does not mean that there is a
fault on the vehicle, rather it simply reports that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of
the vehicle. The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated
by using the vehicle for short drives, preventing the
engine from reaching operating temperature.Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the symbol is switched on, and never more than 310 miles (500 km) after
it first switches on. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When this symbol comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.
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