warning Alfa Romeo Giulia 2018 Owner's Guide

The screen graphically reproduces some
parameters closely linked to the
efficiency of the driving style, with a view
to limiting consumption.
Advanced Efficiency
The three center icons on the screen
indicate the effectiveness of the driving
style, linked to the following parameters:
acceleration, deceleration and gear
shifts, with a view to limiting
consumption. The bar below the icons
shows current consumption and the
green line represents the optimal area.
The globe lights up gradually according to
lower consumption.
Dynamic
The displayed parameters are related to
vehicle stability, the graphs illustrate the
trend of the longitudinal/lateral
accelerations (G-meter information),
considering gravity acceleration as a
reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are also
indicated.
Race The displayed parameters are related to
vehicle stability, the graphs illustrate the
trend of the longitudinal/lateral
accelerations (G-meter information),
considering gravity acceleration as a
reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are also
indicated.
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Vehicle Range
Indicates the miles left before the fuel
tank is empty.
Displays the position by indicating the
cardinal direction.
8. Failure Warning Lights
Area dedicated to displaying failures, the
following symbols could be displayed on
rotation:
Low criticality symbols (yellow amber).
High criticality symbols (red).
9. Odometer
Indicates the total miles travelled.
05036S0011NADynamic Driving Style
05036S0013NAAcceleration Gauge
05036S0014NAAcceleration Stability Gauge
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Set Time: set the time manually
Time Format: set the time format to
either a 12-hour and a 24-hour clock
Set Date: set the date manually
Restore Settings: restores the factory
settings
To access and the change the setting,
turn and push the Rotary Pad.
Cluster
The following settings can be modified
under the “Cluster” menu:
Warning Buzzer Volume: set the
volume of the warning buzzer
Trip B: activate or deactivate the Trip
function
Phone Repeat: activate or deactivate
repeating the Phone function screens on
the instrument cluster display
Restore Settings: restores the factory
settings
To access and the change the setting,
turn and push the Rotary Pad.
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL
The following pages consist of warning
lights and messages.
Note:
The warning light turns on together
with a dedicated message and/or chime
when applicable. These indications are
precautionary and as such must not be
considered as exhaustive and/or
alternative to the information contained
in the Owner’s Manual, which you are
advised to read carefully in all cases.
Always refer to the information in this
section in the event of a failure
indication.
The failure indicators appearing on
the display are divided into two
categories: very serious and less serious
faults. Serious faults are indicated by a
repeated and prolonged warning "cycle.”
Less serious faults are indicated by a
warning "cycle" with a shorter duration.
You can stop the warning cycle in both
cases by pushing the button located on
the windshield wiper stalk. The
instrument panel warning light will stay
on until the cause of the failure is
eliminated.
0401135762USInstrument Cluster Display Menu
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Red Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID/ELECTRIC PARK
BRAKE ON
This light monitors various brake functions, including brake
fluid level and parking brake application. If the brake light
turns on it may indicate that the parking brake is applied,
that the brake fluid level is low, or that there is a problem
with the anti-lock brake system reservoir.
If the light remains on when the parking brake has been
disengaged, and the fluid level is at the full mark on the
master cylinder reservoir, it indicates a possible brake
hydraulic system malfunction or that a problem with the
Brake Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system.
In this case, the light will remain on until the condition has
been corrected. If the problem is related to the Brake
Booster, the ABS pump will run when applying the brake,
and a brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each stop.Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be checked by
turning the ignition switch from the OFF position to the
ON/RUN position. The light should illuminate for
approximately four seconds. The light should then turn off
unless the parking brake is applied or a brake fault is
detected. If the light does not illuminate, have the light
inspected by an authorized dealer.
The light also will turn on when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position.
This light shows only that the parking brake is applied.
It does not show the degree of brake application.
For low brake fluid level, go to an authorized dealer to have
the system checked as soon as possible.
Release the electric park brake, then check that the
warning light has turned off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an authorized dealer.
ELECTRONIC BRAKING FORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
FAILURE
The simultaneous turning on of the BRAKE (red) and
(amber) warning lights with the engine on indicates
either a failure of the EBD system or that the system is not
available. In this case, the rear wheels may suddenly lock
and the vehicle may swerve when braking abruptly. Drive very carefully to the nearest authorized dealer to
have the system inspected immediately.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT
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.
Always wear your seat belt when operating the vehicle.
OIL TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
This telltale indicates engine oil temperature is high.Stop the vehicle and shut off the engine as soon as possible.
If the problem persists, contact an authorized dealer.
Warning!
The fault of the warning light is signaled by the turning on of the icon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not indicate any
faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately.
If the warning light does not turn on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on the
display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the air bags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or, in a
lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked immediately.
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Amber Warning Lights
Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (ABS) INDICATOR LIGHT
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). The
light will turn on when the ignition is placed in the ON/RUN
position and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while driving, then the
Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and
service is required. However, the conventional brake system
will continue to operate normally if the brake indicator light
is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as
soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock
Brakes. If the ABS light does not turn on when the ignition is
placed in the ON/RUN position, have the light inspected by
an authorized dealer.Drive carefully and contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING INDICATOR LIGHT
The warning light switches on and a message is displayed to
indicate that the tire pressure is lower than the
recommended value and/or that slow pressure loss is
occurring. In these cases, optimal tire duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should one or more tires be in the condition mentioned
above, the display will show the indications corresponding
to each tire in sequence.
Continue driving for up to 50 miles (80 km) at a speed no
higher then 50 mph (80 km/h). Contact an authorized dealer
to have the tire repaired.
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Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or
tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes
the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping
ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance,
and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if
under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction
indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated.
This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the
malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or
signal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle, to
ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.
Caution!
The TPMS has been optimized for the
original equipment tires and wheels.
TPMS pressures and warning have been
established for the tire size equipped on
your vehicle. Undesirable system operation
or sensor damage may result when using
replacement equipment that is not of the
same size, type, and/or style. Aftermarket
wheels can cause sensor damage. Using
aftermarket tire sealants may cause the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
sensor to become inoperable. After using an
aftermarket tire sealant it is recommended
that you take your vehicle to an authorized
dealership to have your sensor function
checked.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
Tire Pressure Low
The indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the tire
pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or
that slow pressure loss is occurring. In these cases,
optimal tire duration and fuel consumption may not be
guaranteed.In any situation in which the message on the display is
"See Manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer to “Auxiliary
Driving Systems” in “Safety,” strictly complying with the
indications that you find there.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) INDICATOR
LIGHT
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the indicator light
illuminates, but should turn off as soon as the engine is
started.
ESC System Intervention
: Intervention by the system is
indicated by the flashing of the indicator light: it indicates
that the vehicle is in critical stability and grip conditions.
ESC System Failure : If the indicator light does not turn off,
or if it stays on with the engine running, a failure was found
in the ESC system. In these cases, contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Hill Start Assist System Failure : The illumination of the
indicator light indicates a Hill Start Assist system failure.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) OFF
INDICATOR LIGHT
When the ignition is cycled to ON, the indicator light
illuminates, but should turn off as soon as the engine is
started.
The indicator light illuminates to indicate that some active
safety systems have been partially or totally deactivated.
For further details about the active safety systems, refer
to “Active Safety Systems” in “Safety.” When the active
safety systems are reactivated, the indicator light turns
off.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The indicator illuminates when the rear fog light is
activated.
ENGINE CHECK/MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL)
In normal conditions, when the ignition is cycled to ON, the
indicator light illuminates, but it should turn off as soon as
the engine is started.
The operation of the indicator light may be checked by the
traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the laws
and regulations of the country where you are driving.Under these conditions, the vehicle can continue travelling
at moderate speed but without demanding excessive
effort from the engine or high speed. Prolonged use of the
vehicle with the indicator light on constantly may cause
damage. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Caution!
If, turning the ignition device to ON, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some versions
together with the message on the display), contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Warning LightWhat It Means What To Do
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (FCW)
This indicator light informs the driver that the frontal
collision alarm function is not enabled.Drive carefully and contact an authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
FUEL RESERVE / LIMITED RANGE
The indicator light (or the symbol in the display) illuminates
when about 2.4 gallons (9 liters) of fuel is left in the tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
Warning!
If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes while driving, contact an authorized dealer.
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Green Telltale Indicator Lights
Indicator lightWhat It Means What To Do
PARK/HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or
headlights are turned on.
Headlight Off Delay
This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30,
60 or 90 seconds after the ignition was placed in the
STOP position.
LEFT TURN SIGNAL
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash
independently for the left turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as
selected when the multifunction lever is moved down
(left). This directional arrow will flash in conjunction with
the right directional arrow when the hazard warning light
button is pushed.
RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash
independently for the right turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as
selected when the multifunction lever is moved up (right).
This directional arrow will flash in conjunction with the left
directional arrow when the hazard warning light button is
pushed.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS — IF EQUIPPED
This indicator light will illuminate when the automatic high
beam headlights are activated.
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