light Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 User Guide

The alarm can also be disarmed using the
Passive Entry System, by grasping one of
the Passive Entry front door handles with
a valid key fob in hand to unlock. For
further information refer to "Passive
Entry" in "Doors.”
Note:The alarm does not disarm when
the doors are unlocked by inserting the
blade of the emergency key, found inside
the key fob, into the door handle lock
cylinder.
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection —
If Equipped
To ensure the correct operation of the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection system,
completely close the side windows.
To disable the function, push the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection button
before activating the alarm. When the function is disabled, this is
indicated by the light on the
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection button
flashing for several seconds.
Any disabling of the Volumetric/Anti-Lift
Protection must be repeated each time
the instrument panel is switched off.
To Disarm The Alarm Using Passive
Entry
To completely deactivate the alarm (e.g.
during a long period of vehicle inactivity),
insert the blade of the emergency key,
found inside the key fob, into the door
handle lock cylinder and turn the
emergency key to the right (clockwise) to
lock the door(s).
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.
Note:
The key fob may not be found if it
is located next to a mobile phone, lap top
or other electronic device; these devices
may block the key fob’s wireless signal.
04056S0003EMPassive Entry Door Handle Button
04046S0002EMVolumetric/Anti-Lift Protection Button
04056S0001EMDoor Lock And Unlock Switch Panel
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If one of the vehicle doors is open and
the "door locking" button on the front
door handles or lock button in the
interior door lock switch panel is pushed,
a check of the inside and outside of the
vehicle for the presence of the key fob is
made once all the open doors are closed. While pulling the handle, do not push the
door lock/unlock button on the handle.
If the key fob is detected inside the
vehicle, the Passive Entry function
automatically unlocks all the vehicle
doors and flashes the turn signals.
If one or more key fobs are inside the
passenger compartment, the lock button
on the key fob inside the passenger
compartment is temporarily disabled.
The vehicle will
not unlockthe doors if an
unauthorized key fob has been detected
close to the outside of the vehicle.
If the Passive Entry function is disabled
using the Information and Entertainment
System, the protections to avoid
accidentally leaving the key fob inside
the vehicle are deactivated. Trunk Lid Access
Approaching the trunk lid with a valid key
fob, push the opening button to access
the trunk lid.
Note:
If the key fob is inadvertently
forgotten inside of the trunk, and an
attempt is made to close it from outside,
the trunk lid will not lock. With the doors
locked, the trunk lid unlocked, and the
key fob detected inside the vehicle, the
trunk lid will unlock again and the lights
flash twice.
Before driving, make sure the trunk
lid is closed correctly.
04056S0003EMPassive Entry Door Handle Button
04056S0001EMInterior Lock Switch Panel
04056S0004EMDo NOT Grab The Door Handle When Locking
04056S0005EMExterior Trunk Lid Release Button
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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.
MIRRORS
Electrochromic Mirror
This mirror automatically adjusts for
headlight glare from vehicles behind you.
The electrochromic mirror has a power
button to activate/deactivate the
automatic dimming/anti-glaring function.
When the vehicle is in REVERSE, the
automatic dimming feature is
deactivated.
Outside Power Mirrors
Power Adjustment
The power mirrors can be adjusted with
the ignition ON.
Select the desired mirror using the power
mirror control.
To adjust the selected mirror, push the
knob in the direction desired.
Note: Once adjustment is complete,
rotate the knob to the neutral position to
prevent accidental movements.
04106S0002EMElectrochromic Mirror Power Button
04106S0004EMPower Mirror Control
1 — Power Mirror Control Knob
A — Left
B — Right
C — Power Folding Position
D — Neutral
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Power Folding
With the power mirror control knob in the
neutral position, move it to the power
folding position. Move the knob again to
return the mirrors to the driving position.
If the power mirror control knob is moved
again during door mirror folding (from
closed to open position and vice versa),
the movement direction is reversed.
Automatic Activation
Activating the central door locking
system from outside the vehicle
automatically folds the mirrors. The
mirrors return to the driving position
when the vehicle is then unlocked.
If the door mirrors were folded using the
power mirror control knob, they can only
be returned to the driving position by
rotating the knob again.
Note:The power folding operation can
be enabled only when the vehicle speed is
lower than 31 mph (50 km/h). They can
only be manually controlled up to that
speed.
Automatic Dimming Mirrors
Like the electrochromic mirror, an
automatic dimming feature is also
available on the outside rear view mirrors
to prevent glare. The automatic dimming
button is the same for all rear view mirrors.
Warning!
Vehicles and other objects seen in an outside
convex mirror will look smaller and farther
away than they really are. Relying too much
on side convex mirrors could cause you to
collide with another vehicle or other object.
Use your inside mirror when judging the size
or distance of a vehicle seen in a side convex
mirror.
Heated Mirrors
Push the rear defrostbutton in the
climate controls to activate the heated
mirrors.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Headlight Switch
The headlight switch is located to the left
of the steering wheel on the instrument
panel. This switch controls the operation
of the headlights, parking lights,
instrument panel lights, instrument panel
light dimming, interior lights and rear fog
lights.
In addition, there are buttons for parking
sensors deactivation and stop/start.
Refer to “Starting And Operating” for
further information.
04126S0001NAHeadlight Switch
1— Parking Sensors Deactivation Button
2 — Parking Light, Daylight Running
Lights, Headlight Switch
3 — Instrument Panel Dimmer
4 — Rear Fog Light Button
5 — Stop/Start Button
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The exterior lights can be activated only
when the ignition is in the ON position,
except for the parking lights. Refer to
"Parking Lights" in this section for more
information.
The instrument panel and the various
controls on the dashboard will be
illuminated when the exterior lights are
turned on.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the
headlights on or off according to ambient
light levels.
Function Activation
From the O (off) position, turn the light
switch to the
(AUTO) position.
Note: The function can only operate with
the ignition position cycled to ON.
Function Deactivation
To deactivate the function, turn the light
switch to a position other than the
(AUTO) position.
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
With the ignition cycled to ON, and the
light switch turned to theposition, 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. The DRL can be activated/deactivated
from the Information and Entertainment
System, by selecting the following
functions in sequence on the main MENU:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Daytime Running Lights.”
Note:
The Daytime Running Lights
cannot be deactivated in Canadian
markets.
Rear Fog Light
The rear fog light switch is integrated
with the headlight switch.
Push the
button to turn the rear fog
lights on/off.
The rear fog lights turn on only when the
headlights or parking lights are turned on.
The lights can be turned off by pushing
the
button again or by turning the
headlight switch to the O (off) position.
When the engine is stopped with the rear
fog lights on, they will remain off the next
time the engine is started.
Parking Lights
With the ignition in the STOP position,
turn the headlight switch to the
position to turn the 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 multifunction lever (located on the
left side of the steering wheel) to the side
that you want to remain on. With the
parking lights on, the
warning light on
the instrument panel will illuminate.
Note: Cycling the ignition to ON turns off
the parking lights, which were only
illuminated on one side.
Headlight Off Delay
The “Headlight Off Delay” function delays
the turning off of the headlights for a set
time when the ignition is cycled OFF.
The function can be activated from the
Information and Entertainment System
by selecting the following functions in
sequence on the main menu:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “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, cycle the ignition
to STOP, the timer will then start.
Note: To activate this function, the
headlights must be deactivated within
two minutes after the ignition has been
cycled to STOP.
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Function Deactivation
This function is deactivated by turning on
the headlights, the side lights, or by
cycling the ignition to ON.
Adaptive Frontlight System
(AFS Function) — If Equipped
This is a system combined with Xenon
headlights (Bi-Xenon 35 W headlamp if
equipped) which directs the headlights
horizontally, and continuously and
automatically adapts them to the driving
conditions around bends or when
cornering.
The system directs the headlights to light
up the road in the best way, taking into
account the speed of the vehicle and the
bend or corner angle, as well as the speed
of steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the vehicle is started.
High Beam Headlights
To activate the fixed high beam
headlights, push the multifunction lever,
located on the left side of the steering
wheel, towards the instrument panel. The
headlight switch must be turned to the
(AUTO) or(ON) position.
With high beam headlights on, the
High Beam Indicator on the
instrument panel will illuminate. The high beam headlights are turned off
by pulling the lever to its original position.
The warning light/icon
will turn off in
the instrument panel when the headlights
are turned off.
Flashing The Headlights
Pulling the multifunction lever toward the
steering wheel will activate the high
beam headlights manually. The lights will
remain on as long as the lever is held.
Once the lever is released, the lights will
resume the previous position.
Automatic High Beam Headlights —
If Equipped
The Automatic High Beam Headlights
system provides increased forward
lighting at night by automating high beam
control through the use of a digital
camera mounted on the windshield. This camera detects vehicle specific light
and automatically switches from high
beams to low beams until the
approaching vehicle is out of view.
This function is enabled with the
Information and Entertainment System,
and can only be activated with the light
switch turned to
(AUTO).
If the high beam headlights are on, the
blue icon/warning light
will illuminate
in the instrument panel.
When the speed is higher than 37 mph
(60 km/h) and the function is active, the
lights will turn off if the multifunction
lever is pushed again.
When the speed is lower than 15 mph
(25 km/h) and the function is active, the
function switches the high beam
headlights off.
If the high beam headlights are operated
quickly again (pushing the multifunction
lever towards the instrument panel), the
warning light/icon
will illuminate in the
instrument panel, and the high beam
headlights will turn on constantly until
the speed exceeds 37 mph (60 km/h).
When the speed of 37 mph (60 km/h) is
exceeded again, the automatic
functioning is reactivated.
If the multifunction lever is pushed
again with the Automatic High Beam
Headlights activated, the Automatic High
Beam Headlights function deactivates.
04126S0020EMMultifunction Lever
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To deactivate the automatic headlight
function, rotate the headlight switch to
the
position.
Note: If the system recognizes heavy
traffic areas, the automatic functions
remain disabled independently of the
vehicle’s speed.
Turn Signals
To activate the turn signals function,
move the multifunction lever, located on
the left side of the steering wheel, up or
down until it reaches the detent. Moving
the lever upward flashes the right turn
signal and moving the lever downward
will flash the left turn signal.
The
orturn signal will blink on the
instrument panel.
The turn signals turn off automatically
when the vehicle is brought back onto a
straight course.
“Lane Change” Function
Tap the lever up or down once, without
moving beyond the detent, and the turn
signal (right or left) will flash five times.
Then, the turn signal (right or left) will
automatically turn off.
To turn off the flashing before the end of
the cycle, move the lever in the opposite
direction until the first click (about half
way).
Static Bending Light Function (SBL) —
If Equipped
The SBL function utilizes Light Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) in order to better
illuminate the street and increase the
light angle while turning. This function is
enabled by rotating the light switch to
position
or(AUTO). The SBL LEDs
activate when the speed is below 25 mph
(40 km/h).
This function can be activated/
deactivated on the Information and
Entertainment System by selecting the
following functions in sequence on the
main menu:
1. “Settings.”
2. “Lights.”
3. “Cornering Lights.”
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.
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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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
To assist getting in and out of the vehicle
at night or in poorly-lit areas, two timed
modes are available to keep the interior
lighting on after the engine is cycled OFF.
Timing While Getting Into The Vehicle
The overhead lights will illuminate as
follows:
For a few seconds when the doors are
unlocked.
For approximately three minutes when
one of the doors is opened.
For a few seconds when the doors are
locked.
Timing is interrupted when the ignition is
cycled to ON.
Exiting Overhead Light Timing
The overhead lights will turn off as
follows:
After all doors are closed upon
entering the vehicle, the three minute
timer will stop and a second timer will
start for the overhead lights. This timing
will end when the ignition is cycled to ON.
When the doors are locked (either with
key fob or with key inserted on driver’s
side door).
After 15 minutes to preserve the
battery.
Timing While Getting Out Of The
Vehicle
After cycling the ignition 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 ends automatically when the
doors are locked.
Vanity Mirror Lights
On the driver and passenger sun visor,
there is a light which illuminates the sun
visor mirror when folded down. The courtesy light turns on automatically
by lifting the cover.
Glove Compartment Light
This light turns on automatically when the
glove compartment is opened and turns
off when it is closed.
The light turns on and off regardless of
the ignition status.
04136S0002EMSun Visor Mirror
1 — Sun Visor Mirror Cover
04136S0003EMGlove Compartment Light
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Interior Ambient Lighting
The brightness of the interior lighting can
be adjusted via the Information and
Entertainment System.
To access the adjustment function, on the
main menu select the following items in
sequence:
1. "Settings."
2. "Interior Ambient Lighting."
3. "Lights."
The lights can be adjusted to seven
different levels of brightness.
Door Light
This vehicle is equipped with door
courtesy lamps that illuminate the entry
way for the driver or passenger when the
door is opened, and turns off when it is
closed.
The light turns on and off regardless of
the ignition status.As part of the "Passive Entry" system,
another light can be found under each
exterior door handle.
Rear Overhead Light
The rear overhead lights are activated or
deactivated by two on/off switches
located within the lights on the ceiling
above the rear seats.
The light turns on when a door is opened.
Note:
The light will turn off
automatically after a few minutes if a
door is left open. To turn it on again, open
another door or close and reopen the
same door.
04136S0007EMDoor Light
04136S0005EMExterior Door Handle Light
04136S0004EMRear Overhead Light
1 — Passenger Rear Overhead Light
2 — Driver Rear Overhead Light
3 — Driver Rear Overhead Light Switch
4 — Passenger Rear Overhead Light
Switch
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Courtesy Trunk Lights
The trunk features two courtesy lights.
These courtesy lights turn on
automatically when the trunk is opened
and turn off when it is closed.
The courtesy lights will turn on and off
regardless of the ignition status.
Note:If the trunk is left open, the lights
will automatically turn off after
15 minutes to preserve battery life.
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
With the daytime running lights or
headlights on, rotate the dimmer control
upward to increase the instrument panel
brightness and the control button icons.
Rotate the dimmer control downward to
decrease brightness.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Windshield Wiper Stalk
The windshield wiper stalk is located on
the right side of the steering wheel.
The windshield wipers will only operate
with the ignition cycled to 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.
04136S0006EMCourtesy Trunk Lights04126S0055EMDimmer Control
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