bonnet Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Guide

Thousands of miles9 18273645546372 8190
Years12345678 910
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
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Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear●●●● ●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●● ●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)(3)●● ●
(3) The maximum mileage is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions
(dusty areas, especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum
mileage is 18.000 mi (30.000 km). The belt must be replaced every 2 years regardless of the mileage
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SERVICING AND CARE
Thousands ofkilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120135150

Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Years12345678910
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation(3)
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Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)(4)●●
(3) If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service
operation after a short time.
(4) The maximum mileage is 72,000 mi (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 5 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions
(dusty areas, especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum
mileage is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage
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Thousands ofkilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180200

ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
159)
69)
If the level is too low, unscrew the
reservoir cap and add the fluid described
in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
On the 2.0 T4 MAir engine version with
right-hand drive, remove the shield 6
fig. 154 to check the fluid level in the
primary reservoir. To do this, release the
fixing clip 7 and lift upwards.
WASHER FLUID FOR WINDSCREEN/
HEADLIGHTS
160) 161)
The windscreen and headlights washer
fluid reservoir (where provided) is
equipped with a telescopic filler. If the
level is too low, lift the reservoir cap 4
fig. 155 upwards and then lift the filler,
as shown in the figure, and add the fluiddescribed in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter. After having
topped up the fluid, arrange the filler
correctly and then press on the cap until
you hear it click.
IMPORTANT With a low fluid level
(indicated by the dedicated symbol
appearing on the instrument panel
display), the headlight washer system
does not work, even though the screen
washers continue to work.BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the max. level. If
the liquid level in the tank is insufficient,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the system checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ACTIVATIONSYSTEM OIL
5)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BATTERY
162) 163) 164) 165)
70)
6)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership is, however,
necessary to check efficiency.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
Useful advice for extending the life of
your battery
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, observe the following
instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly, to prevent any lights from
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IDENTIFICATION DATA
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is stamped on a plate on the front left
corner of the dashboard cover fig. 161,
which can be seen from outside the
vehicle, through the windscreen.This number is also printed on the chassis
at the front left shock absorber and can
be seen by opening the bonnet fig. 162.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(VIN) PLATE
The plate is located on the left side front
door pillar fig. 163 and shows the data
about:
1: correct value of smoke coefficient
(for Diesel engines);
2: name of the manufacturer, vehicle
type-approval number, vehicle
identification number, max. permitted
weights;
3: engine identification, type variant
version, spare part number, colour code,
additional information.
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16210016S0002EM
16310016S0003EM
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TECHNICAL DATA

INDEX
ABS (system)................72
Active Cruise Control..........121
Active safety systems...........72
Additive for diesel emissions
AdBlue (UREA)............136
AFS function................28
Airbag
Front airbags.............102
Side airbags..............106
Airbag (SRS supplementary
restraint system)...........102
Alarm system................15
Alfa Connect...............219
Alfa DNA system.............117
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque
Vectoring) system...........74
Automatic dual-zone climate
control system.............33
Automatic high beam headlights....29
Automatic transmission.........114
Automatic transmission gear lever
unlocking................156
Battery..................171
Battery recharging............173
Bodywork (cleaning and
maintenance).............178
Bonnet....................38
Brakes
brake fluid level............171Broken-down vehicle towing......157
BSM (Blind Spot Monitoring).......75
Carrying children safely.........90
Changing a bulb..............140
Checking levels..............167
Child protection systems.........90
Child safety device.............18
Climate control system..........33
CO2 emissions..............200
Connect system controls........206
Control panel and on-board
instruments...............44
Controls
Controls on steering wheel
summary table............208
Controls on tunnel..........206
Controls
Tunnel control summary table . . .206
Cruise Control...............120
Cybersecurity devices...........3
Daytime running lights (DRL) /
Side lights................27
Dimensions................190
Dipped headlights.............27
Dipped headlights (changing a bulb)......................143
Direction indicators (changing a
bulb)...................144
Display....................46
Doors.....................16
Driving assistance systems.......75DTC (system)................72
Dusk sensor . . ...............27
Electric parking brake..........111
Electric seat heating . . ..........21
Electric steering wheel heating.....24
Electric sunroof..............36
Electric windows..............35
Emergency starting...........154
End of vehicle life.............201
Engine...................183
engine coolant level.........171
Engine compartment..........167
Engine Immobilizer (system).......14
Engine oil
consumption . .............170
level check...............170
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system..................72
External lights . . .............26
Fluids and lubricants..........195
Fog lights (bulb replacement).....144
Forward Collision Warning (system).......................77
Front ceiling light..............31
Front fog lights . . .............27
Front light cluster with main
beam/dipped beam halogen
headlights (bulb replacement) . . .143
Front seats (electric adjustment)....19
Front seats (manual adjustments)....19