Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Owner's Guide

SECURITY ALARMSYSTEM
Alarm Activation
While armed, the alarm will sound in the
following scenarios:
Opening of doors/hood/trunk lid
(perimeter protection)
Operation of ignition with a key which
is not validated
Cutting of the battery cables
Movement inside the passenger
compartment (volumetric protection —
if equipped)
Unexpected lifting/tilting of the
vehicle (anti-lift protection — if
equipped)
Activation of the alarm triggers the
acoustic warning and the turn signals.
Note: The alarm system is activated by
the Engine Immobilizer system, which is
automatically activated when you get out
of the vehicle with the key fob and lock
the doors.
To Arm The Alarm
With the doors, hood, and trunk lid closed
and the keyless ignition system placed in
the STOP position, push and release the
lock button on the key fob. The alarm can
also be armed by pushing the Passive Entry door handle button, located on the
exterior door handle. For further
information, refer to "Passive Entry" in
"Doors.”
When the alarm is armed, the warning
lights on the panels of the interior front
door handles will flash.
The activation of the alarm is preceded
by a self-diagnosis stage: if a fault is
detected, the system emits a further
acoustic signal.
If a second acoustic signal is emitted
after the alarm is already armed, wait
about four seconds and disarm the alarm
by pushing the unlock button. Verify that
the doors, hood, and trunk lid are closed
correctly and then rearm the system by
pushing the lock button on the key fob.
If the alarm emits an acoustic signal even
when the doors, hood, and trunk lid are
correctly closed, a fault has occurred in
system operation. In this case, contact an
authorized dealer.
To Disarm The Alarm
Push the unlock button to disarm the
alarm. While disarming, the following
operations are performed:
Two brief flashes of the turn signals
(if programmed)
Two brief acoustic signals
(if programmed)
Doors are unlocked
04056S0003EMPassive Entry Door Handle Button
04046S0001EMLock/Unlock Buttons
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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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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.
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)
Unlock — Turn the emergency key to
the left (counter clockwise)
Passive Entry
The Passive Entry system can identify
the presence of a key fob near the doors
and trunk lid. The system enables the doors and trunk
lid to be locked or unlocked without
pushing any button on the key fob.
The key fob is detected only after the
system recognizes the presence of a
hand on one of the front door handles. If
the detected key fob is valid, the doors
and the trunk lid are unlocked (refer to
the Information and Entertainment
System Owner’s Manual Supplement for
Passive Entry Settings).
Note:
The key fob may not be able to be
detected by the vehicle keyless-go
system if it is located next to a mobile
phone, laptop or other electronic device;
these devices may block the key fob’s
wireless signal and prevent the
keyless-go system from starting the
vehicle.
Grasping the handle of the driver's door
unlocks the driver's side door, or all doors
depending on the mode set using the
Information and Entertainment System
(refer to the Information and
Entertainment System Owner’s Manual
Supplement for Passive Entry Settings).
Note: If wearing gloves, or if it has rained
and the door handle is wet, the activation
sensitivity of the Passive Entry function
may be reduced, resulting in a longer
reaction time.
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Door Locking
To lock the doors, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that you have the key fob
and are close to the driver’s or
passenger’s side door handle.
2. Push the Passive Entry door handle
button or the Passive Entry trunk lid
button, which is located next to the
exterior trunk lid release button. This will
lock all doors and the trunk lid. Door
locking will activate the alarm as well.Note:
After pushing the Passive Entry
door handle button, you must wait two
seconds before the doors can be
unlocked again using the passive entry
door handle button. This feature makes it
possible to check whether the vehicle has
been locked correctly by pulling the door
handle within two seconds. The doors will
not be unlocked again.
The vehicle doors and trunk lid can be
locked by pushing the lock button on the
key fob or on the interior door lock.
Driver Side Door Emergency Opening
If the key fob does not work, e.g. because
its battery is discharged or the vehicle
battery is discharged, the emergency key
can be used to unlock the driver side
door.
To remove the emergency key from the
key fob, proceed as follows:
1. Push the sides of the key fob inward
and extract the cover pulling downwards.
2. Remove the emergency key from the
key fob housing.
3. Insert the emergency key in the driver
side door lock cylinder and turn it to the
left (counter clockwise) to unlock the
door. Note:
The emergency key blade is not
directional and can be inserted
indifferently into the lock.
To avoid leaving the key fob inside
the vehicle accidentally, the Passive
Entry function features an automatic
door unlocking function.
04056S0003EMPassive Entry Door Handle Button
04056S0005EMExterior Trunk Lid Button
04016S0002EMEmergency Key Release Buttons
04016S0003EMEmergency Key
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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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Trunk Lid Lock
The trunk lid of the vehicle may still be
locked by pushing the lock button on the
key fob, pushing the door lock button on
the door handles, or pushing the lock
button on the interior door panel of the
vehicle.
On vehicles equipped with Passive Entry,
the trunk lid and the doors can be locked
by pushing the button located near the
opening button of the trunk lid.
System Activation/Deactivation
The Passive entry system can be
activated or deactivated using the
Information and Entertainment System.
General Information
The following regulatory statement
applies to all radio frequency (RF)
devices equipped in this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).
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.
Child Safety Locks
To provide a safer environment for small
children riding in the rear seats, the rear
doors are equipped with Child-Protection
Door Lock system.
This device can be engaged only with the
doors open.
Lock position: device locked (door
opened from exterior only)
Unlock position: device unlocked (door
may be opened from the inside)
The Child Safety Locks remain locked
even if the doors are unlocked.
Note: The rear doors cannot be opened
from the inside when the Child Safety
Lock is engaged.
Unlocking The Doors With A Discharged
Battery
Proceed as follows to unlock the doors if
the vehicle battery is discharged.
Rear Doors And Passenger Door
1. With the doors unlocked insert the
emergency key from the key fob or a flat
bladed screwdriver into the door lock
manual release lock cylinder.
04056S0005EMExterior Trunk Lid Button
04056S0007EMChild Safety Lock Positions
04056S0008EMDoor Lock Manual Release Lock Cylinder
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2. Turn the manual release lock cylinder
clockwise for the right door locks or
counterclockwise for the left door locks.
3. Remove the key/screwdriver from the
manual release lock.
Proceed in one of the following ways to
realign the door lock device (only when
the battery charge has been restored):
Push the lock button on the electronic
key
Push the unlock button on the door
panel
Unlock driver’s door lock with the
emergency key
Operate the internal door handle
Note: For the rear doors, if the Child
Safety Locks are engaged, and the
previously described locking procedure is
carried out, operating the internal handle
will not open the door. Instead, it will only
realign the lock release device. To open
the door, the outside handle must be
used. The door central locking/unlocking
buttons are not deactivated when the
emergency lock is engaged.
SEATS
The front seats can be adjusted to ensure
maximum comfort for the occupants.
When adjusting the driver’s seat, keep
the shoulders resting firmly against the
backrest, and the wrists within reach of
the top of the steering wheel. The driver
must also be able to fully press the brake
pedal.
Warning!
It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision,
people riding in these areas are more likely
to be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow people to ride in any area of
your vehicle that is not equipped with seats
and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in
these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a seat belt properly.
Sparco Racing Seats — If Equipped
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
The adjustment lever is at the front of the
seat, near the floor. Pull the bar upward
to move the seat forward or rearward.
Release the bar once the seat is in the
desired position. Using body pressure, move forward and rearward on the seat
to be sure that the seat adjusters have
latched.
Height Adjustment
Push the height adjustment button
upward or downward to obtain your
desired height.
Seatback Recline
To adjust the seatback, lift the recline
lever located on the outboard side of the
seat, lean back to the desired position
and release the lever. To return the
seatback, lift the lever, lean forward and
release the lever.
04066S0002EMManual Seat Adjustment
1 — Adjustment Lever
2 — Height Adjustment Button
3 — Recline Lever
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Power Seats — If Equipped
The power seat switches are located on
the outboard side of the seat near the
floor. Use these switches to move the
driver's seat up, down, forward, rearward,
or to recline the seatback.
Caution!
Do not place any article under a power seat
or impede its ability to move as it may cause
damage to the seat controls. Seat travel
may become limited if movement is stopped
by an obstruction in the seat's path.
Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Push the seat switch forward or rearward
to adjust to your desired position.Seatback Recline
The angle of the seatback can be
adjusted forward or rearward. Push the
seatback switch in the desired direction,
and the seat will move in the direction of
the switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
Power Lumbar
The power lumbar switch is located on
the outboard side of the power seat. Push
the switch forward or rearward to
increase or decrease the lumbar support.
Push the switch upward or downward to
raise or lower the lumbar support.
Height Adjustment
The height of the seats can be adjusted
up or down. Pull upward or push
downward on the seat switch, and the
seat will move in the direction of the
switch. Release the switch when the
desired position is reached.
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 the seat switch when the seat
has reached the desired position.
Power Bolster Adjustment
Push the power bolster adjustment
buttons to regulate the width of the
backrest through the lateral padding.
Seat Cushion Extension — If Equipped
Lift the adjustment lever and push the
front of the cushion forward or backward
to extend the cushion by a few inches
(centimeters).
04066S0003EMPower Seat Adjustment
1 — Seat Adjustment
2 — Recline Adjustment
3 — Lumbar Adjustment
04066S0015EMSeatback Width Adjustment
4 — Power Adjustable Bolster Buttons
5 — Driver Memory Seat Buttons
04066S0017EMSeat Cushion Extension
6 — Adjustment Lever
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Driver Memory Seat
Storing and recalling can be done with the
ignition in the ON mode, vehicle speed at
0 mph (0 km/h), and the driver’s side door
closed, or for three minutes after having
opened the driver's side door. An audible
chime is heard to confirm a memory
profile is set or recalled. To set a memory
profile, first adjust your seat (and power
mirror position if desired) until you are in
the desired position. Then, push the
memory 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 can also be done for
approximately three minutes after the
doors are opened and for approximately
one minute after the engine is stopped.
To recall a memorized position, push the
assigned button briefly.
Warning!
Adjusting a seat while driving may be
dangerous. Moving a seat while driving
could result in loss of control which could
cause a collision and serious injury or death.
Seats should be adjusted before fastening
the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked.
Serious injury or death could result from a
poorly adjusted seat belt.
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so
that the shoulder belt is no longer resting
against your chest. In a collision you could
slide under the seat belt, which could result
in serious injury or death.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with
Sparco Racing Seats, they will not be
equipped with the heated seat feature.
With the engine in the ON position, push
the driver or passenger heated seat
button
located on the instrument
panel.
You can select three heating levels:
Maximum — three LED indicators
illuminated on the buttons.
Average — two LED indicators
illuminated on the buttons.
Minimum — one LED indicator
illuminated on the buttons. After selecting a heating level, heat will
be felt within a few minutes.
A quick push of the heated seat button
will select the heat levels in order of
highest to lowest. A fourth push of the
button will turn the heated seat off.
The “minimum” setting is automatically
deactivated once a certain period of time
has elapsed. This varies on a
case-by-case basis, in accordance with
the specific operating conditions.
Rear Heated Seats
If equipped with rear heated seats, the
controls can be found on the rear of the
center console and will function the same
as the front heated seat controls.
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
04066S0004EM1Heated Seat Buttons
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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 "Seat Belt Systems"
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.
Sparco Racing Seat Head Restraints —
If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with
non-adjustable head restraints on the
driver's and passenger's seatbacks. The non-adjustable head restraints
consist of a trimmed foam covering over
the upper structure of the seatbacks and
are intended to help protect you and the
passenger from neck injury.
Adjust the seatbacks to their upright,
on-road positions so that the head
restraint is positioned as close as
possible to the back of your head.
Front Head Restraints (Adjustments)
— If Equipped
The front head restraints may be
height-adjustable. To adjust them,
operate as follows:
Upward adjustment: Raise the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
Downward adjustment: Push the
adjustment button and push downward
on the head restraint to lower.
Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should
not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat
until the head restraints are placed in their
proper positions in order to minimize the
risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
Head restraints should never be adjusted
while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a
vehicle with the head restraints improperly
adjusted or removed could cause serious
injury or death in the event of a collision.
04066S0006EMRear Seat
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