servicing Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Owner's Guide

INTERIORS
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
Seats And Fabric Parts
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advised to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub the
seats with a sponge moistened with a
solution of water and neutral detergent.
Leather Seats
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains using
an absorbent dry cloth, without rubbing.
Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin
cloth dampened with water and mild
soap. If the stain persists, use specific
products and observe the instructions
carefully.
Note:Never use alcohol. Make sure that
the cleaning products used contain no
alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in
small quantities.
Plastic And Coated Parts
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfiber),
and a solution of water and neutral,
non-abrasive detergent.
To clean oily or persistent stains, use
specific products free from solvents and
designed to maintain the original
appearance and color of the components.
Remove any dust using a microfiber cloth,
if necessary moistened with water. The use
of paper tissues is not recommended as
these may leave residues.
Genuine Leather Parts
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it does
not contain alcohol and/or alcohol based
substances.
Carbon Fiber Parts
To eliminate small scratches and marks
on the carbon, contact your authorized
dealer. An improperly performed
operation may irreparably damage the
carbon.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of the
Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission specifications.
Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
2.9L V6 — Engine Lubrication
FeaturesSpecificationReplacement interval
0W-40
P

ennzoil Ultra API SN FPT 9.55535-Z2
MS-12991 According to the Maintenance Plan
If lubricants conforming to the specific request are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be used to top
up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
Chassis Lubrication
Use
FeaturesSpecification Applications
Lubricants and greases ZF
8HP 50 - Synthetic ATF
–Automatic transmission
SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 synthetic lubricant FPW9.55550-DA8Differential and reduction units
RDU 230-TV / 2.9 V6 engine
Brake fluid DOT 4MS.90039Hydraulic brakes
Engine coolant CUNA NC 956-16
ASTMD3306 MS.90032Use rate 50% Not mixable with
different formulation products.
(*)
Windshield washer fluid CUNA NC 956-11 MS.90043To be used diluted or undiluted in
windshield washer/wiper systems
HVAC R1234yf or R134yf
(depending on market) ––
(*) For particularly harsh climate conditions, a mixture of 60% product and 40% distilled water is recommended.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or
cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar
complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your
authorized dealer or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can
also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers
who wish to report a safety defect to
the Canadian government should
contact Transport Canada, Motor
Vehicle Defect Investigations and
Recalls at 1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ .
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS
To order the following manuals, you may
use either the website or the phone
numbers listed below. Visa, Mastercard,
American Express, and Discover orders
are accepted.
Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals
provide the information that students
and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem
solving, maintaining, servicing, and
repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the
vehicle, system, and/or components is
written in straightforward language with
illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals
Diagnostic Procedure Manuals are filled
with diagrams, charts and detailed
illustrations. These practical manuals
make it easy for students and technicians
to find and fix problems on
computer-controlled vehicle systems and
features. They show exactly how to find
and correct problems the first time, using
step-by-step troubleshooting and
drivability procedures, proven diagnostic
tests and a complete list of all tools and
equipment.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Malfunction Indicator Light(Check Engine) ..............86
Manual, Service ............. .248
Methanol ................. .239
Mirrors Automatic Dimming ..........31
Electric Powered ............31
Electric Remote ............31
Heated ..................32
OBD System ................86
Occupant Restraints ...........102
Overheating, Engine ...........189
Owner's Manual (Operator Manual) . .248
Paintwork (Cleaning And Maintenance) .............226
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System ....91
Park Sensors System ..........158
Passive Entry (System) ..........21
Performance (Top Speed) ........243
Pets.................... .127
Placard, Tire And Loading Information ............. .212
Power Mirrors ..................31
Seats ...................26
Power Supply .............. .232
Power Windows ..............47 Pregnant Women And Seat Belts . . .106
Pretensioners
Seat Belts .............. .107
Prolonged Vehicle Inactivity ......225
Radial Ply Tires ............. .218
Radio Frequency General Information ......16,18,24
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ...................3
Rear Camera .............. .163
Rear Cross Path ..............93
Rear Seats ..................28
Rear View Mirrors .............31
Reformulated Gasoline .........239
Refueling Procedure ...........165
Refueling The Vehicle ..........165
Refuelling ................ .241
Reminder, Seat Belt ...........103
Remote Starting System .......
.132
Replacement

Tires ............219
Replacing A Bulb .............172
Replacing An External Bulb .......174
Replacing An Internal Bulb .......175
Reporting Safety Defects .......248
Restraint, Head ...............28
Restraints, Child .............117
Rims And Tires ............. .208Safety Checks Inside Vehicle
......128
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle .....129
Safety Defects, Reporting .......248
Safety Information, Tire .........208
Safety Tips ............... .127
Safety, Exhaust Gas ...........127
Saving Fuel ............... .168
SBL Function ................35
Scheduled Servicing ...........194
Scheduled Servicing Program (2.9 V6 Gasoline Engine
Versions) ............... .195
Seat Belt Pregnant Women ...........106
Seat Belt Reminder ..........103
Seat Belt Reminder ...........103
Seat Belts ............. .102,128
Child Restraints ............117
Energy Management Feature . . . .107
Front Seat ............102,103
Inspection .............. .128
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting . . .105
Lap/Shoulder Belts ..........103
Pregnant Women ...........106
Pretensioners .............107
Rear Seat .............. .103
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......107
Untwisting Procedure ........105
INDEX

Seats.....................25
Adjustment ...............25
Head Restraints ............28
Height Adjustment ...........26
Power ..................26
Tilting ..................26
Service Assistance ............246
Service Contract .............247
Service Manuals .............248
Servicing Procedures ..........202
Shoulder Belts ............. .103
Signals, Turn ............. .35,129
Snow Chains ............... .223
Snow Tires ................ .222
Spare Tire ................ .220
Spare Tires .............220,221
Speed Control Accel/Decel ............. .150
Cancel ................ .151
Resume ............... .151
Set .................. .150
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........149,151
Speed Limiter .............. .148
Starting ................. .188
Starting And Operating .........188
Starting Procedures ...........188
Starting The Engine ...........132 Steering
Tilt Column ...............30
Wheel, Heated .............30
Wheel, Tilt ................30
Steering System .............236
Steering Wheel ...............30
Stop/Start System ............146
Storage ...................54
Suggestions For Driving .........168
Sun Visors ..................51
Supplemental Restraint System - AirBag .................109
Suspension ............... .235
Symbols ....................6
Telescoping Steering Column ......
30
Tie Down Hooks, Cargo ..........50
Tilt Steering Column ............30
Tire And Loading Information Placard ................ .212
Tire Markings .............. .208
Tire Safety Information .........208
Tire Service Kit ............. .183
Tires ...........129,216,220,224
Aging (Life Of Tires) .........219
Air Pressure ............. .216
Changing ............... .208
Compact Spare ............220
Flat Changing .............183 General Information
......216,220
General Information .........220
High Speed ..............217
Inflation Pressure ...........216
Jacking ................ .208
Life Of Tires ..............219
Load Capacity .............212
Load Capacity .............213
Quality Grading ............224
Radial ................. .218
Replacement .............219
Safety ............. .208,216
Sizes ................. .209
Snow Tires .............. .222
Spare Tire .............. .220
Spare Tires ............220,221
Spinning ............... .219
Tread Wear Indicators ........219
To Open Hood ................48
Tow Hooks, Emergency .........191
Towing Disabled Vehicle ...........190
Towing Trailers ..............167
TPMS

(Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) ..................99
Traction Control System (TCS) ......91
Transmission .............. .233
Transporting Animals ..........169