boot Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Guide

Light bulbs Type Power Figure reference
Main beam headlights, front side lights/daylight running lights
(DRL)(*)H15 55/15W D
Dipped headlights
(*)H7 55 W D
Front direction indicators
(*)PY24W 24W B
Fog lights
(*)H11 55 W E
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D5S 25 W F
Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge) D3S 35 W F
Sun visor light 1.5CP 2.1W C
Glove compartment light W5W 4 W A
Boot light W5W 5 W A
Puddle lights (under door panel) W5W 5 W A
(*) Only for basic version headlight with halogen main beam/dipped beam headlights
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REPLACING FUSES
INTRODUCTION
133) 134) 135) 136) 137)
60) 61)
Fuses protect the electrical system: they
intervene (blow) in the event of a failure
or improper action on the system.
Fuse extracting pliers
To replace a fuse, use the pliers hooked
to the boot fusebox cover fig. 133.
Grab the pliers from the upper tabs,
press them and extract the pliers pulling
upwards.
The pliers fig. 134 have two different
ends, specifically designed to remove the
different types of fuses present in the
vehicle.
1: MINI fuse;
2: J-CASE fuse.After use, refit the pliers in position,
proceeding as follows:
grasp the pliers from the upper tabs;
press the pliers in their housing,
pushing downwards, until they click into
place.
FUSE LOCATION
The fuses, which can be replaced by the
user, are grouped in two boxes below the
passenger side foot board and inside the
boot.
CONTROL UNIT UNDER PASSENGER
SIDE FOOTBOARD
To access the fuses, proceed as follows:
lift the upper end of the footboard 1
fig. 135 on the passenger side, pulling it
to release the 2 buttons;
remove the panel 2 fig. 136,
extracting it downward, after unscrewing
the two fixing hooks;
the fuses are freely accessible on the
control unit.
The number identifying the electrical
component corresponding to each fuse is
shown on the control unit cover.13308036S0053EM
13408036S0005EM13508036S0010EM
13608036S0011EM
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WARNING
133)Never replace a fuse with another with
a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
134)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device is at STOP and that
all devices are switched off and/or
disconnected.
135)Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a
safety system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine, gearbox) or
steering system general protection fuse
blows.
136)If a fuse blows again, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
137)If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE)
blows, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT
60)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or
anything else.
61)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motors
with the water jet.
TIRE REPAIR KIT
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
138) 139) 140) 141) 142) 143) 144) 145) 146) 147)
62)
3)
The Tire Repair Kit is located in the boot,
inside a specific container.
To access the Tire Repair Kit, open the
boot, lift the load platform.
The Tire Repair Kit includes also:
one tank 1 fig. 140 containing the
sealing fluid, provided with: filler tube
2 and adhesive label 3 with the writing
"Max. 80 km/h”, to be attached in a
position easily visible to the driver (eg. on
the dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
compressor 4 complete with pressure
gauge and connectors;
an instruction leaflet, to refer to for
prompt and correct use of the Tire Repair
Kit and that must be then given to the
personnel dealing with the tyre treated
with sealant;
a pair of protective gloves.
some adaptors, for inflating different
elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing liquid is
effective for outside temperatures
between -40°F and +122°F (-40°C and
+50°C). The sealant has an expiry date.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
138) 139) 141) 142) 143) 144) 145) 146)
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake.
Insert the tank 1 fig. 141 containing the
sealing liquid in the proper compressor
holder, pressing down hard. Unscrew the
tyre valve cap, take out the filler hose
2 and tighten the ring nut on the tyre
valve;
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BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE
TOWING
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) VERSIONS
It is recommended to tow the vehicle
with all four wheels lifted from the
ground on the platform of a roadside
assistance vehicle.
If a breakdown truck with platform is not
available, the vehicle must be towed with
the rear wheels LIFTED from the ground
(using a trailer or special equipment
allowing lifting of the rear wheels).
IMPORTANT Towing vehicles without
complying with the above mentioned
prescriptions can cause serious damage
to the vehicle.FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VERSIONS
It is recommended to tow the vehicle
with all four wheels lifted from the
ground on the platform of a roadside
assistance vehicle.
IMPORTANT Avoid lifting the front (or
rear) wheels only, using a trailer or
vehicle that allows lifting the wheels of
one axle only. Lifting the front (or rear)
wheels only while towing might damage
the transmission or the transfer unit.
IMPORTANT If a vehicle is towed without
complying with the above requirements,
the transmission and/or the transfer unit
might be seriously damaged. Damage due
to incorrect towing is not covered by
warranty.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
154) 155)
In order to be able to tow the vehicle,
which has been in an accident or has
broken down, on the road surface and
only for short distances, a tow hook is
provided in the tools container inside the
boot.
Proceed as follows to use the tow hook:
unhook the cap fig. 148 on the front or
rear fender (where provided) fig. 148,
pressing on the upper part;
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take the tow hook from its housing in
the boot and carefully clean the threaded
housing on the vehicle before using it;
tighten the vehicle's tow hook in its
place for about 11 turns.
IMPORTANT The largest work angle of
the cable to fix on the tow hook must not
exceed 15°, as shown in fig. 150.
WARNING
154)Move the ignition device to ON and
then to STOP, without opening the door.
155)The brake servo and the
electromechanical power steering will not
work while the vehicle is being towed. You
will therefore need to apply more force on
the brake pedal and steering wheel. Do not
use flexible ropes when towing, and avoid
jerky movements. During towing, make sure
that the trailer hitch does not damage any
components it is touching. When towing the
car, you must comply with all specific traffic
regulations and adopt an appropriate
driving behaviour. Do not start the engine
while towing the car. Before tightening the
ring, clean the threaded housing thoroughly.
Make sure that the ring is fully screwed into
the housing before towing the car.
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (2.0 T4 MAir petrol engine versions)
IMPORTANT Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the maintenance
from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles9 18273645546372 8190
Years12345678 910
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument●●●●●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check quick tyre repair kit recharge conditions/expiry date
(if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Check the supply/engine control and emissions systems
operation using the diagnosis equipment●●●●●●●●●●
Check engine oil decay using the diagnosis equipment(2)●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) 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.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN (2.2 JTD diesel engine versions)
IMPORTANT Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the maintenance
from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Years12345678910
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument●●●●●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check quick tyre repair kit recharge conditions/expiry date
(where provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels in engine
compartment (engine coolant, hydraulic clutch/brakes,
windscreen washer, battery, etc.)(1) (2)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) The consumption of AdBlue (UREA) emission control additive depends on the conditions of the use of the car and is indicated by means of the symbol anda specific
message on the instrument panel display.
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remaining on inside the passenger's
compartment;
switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal lights
off automatically;
do not keep accessories (e.g. Connect
system, hazard warning lights, etc.)
switched on for a long time when the
engine is not running;
before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
cable from the negative battery terminal.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery is
damaged by sulphation, reducing its
capacity and efficiency at start-up. The
battery is also more prone to the risk of
freezing (already at 14 °F / -10°C).
WARNING
156)Never smoke while working in the
engine compartment: gas and inflammable
vapours may be present, with the risk of fire.
157)Be very careful when working in the
engine compartment when the engine is hot:
you may get burned. Do not get too close to
the radiator cooling fan: the electric fan may
start; danger of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be pulled by
moving parts.158)If the engine oil is being topped up, wait
for the engine to cool down before loosening
the filler cap, particularly for vehicles with
aluminium cap (where provided). WARNING:
risk of burns!
159)The cooling system is pressurised. If
necessary, only replace the plug with
another original or the operation of the
system may be adversely affected. Do not
remove the reservoir plug when the engine is
hot: you risk scalding yourself.
160)Do not travel with the windscreen
washer fluid reservoir empty: the
windscreen washer is essential for
improving visibility. Repeated operation of
the system without fluid could damage or
cause rapid deterioration of some system
components.
161)Some commercial additives for
windscreen washer fluid are flammable. The
engine compartment contains hot
components which may start a fire.
162)Battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin and
eyes. Keep open flames away from the
battery and do not use objects that might
create sparks: risk of explosion and fire.
163)Using the battery with insufficient
fluid irreparably damages the battery and
may cause an explosion.
164)If the vehicle must remain unused for a
long time at a very low temperature, remove
the battery and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
165)When performing any operation on the
battery or near it, always protect your eyes
with special goggles.
IMPORTANT
65)Be careful not to confuse the various
types of fluids while topping up: they are not
compatible with each other! Topping up with
an unsuitable fluid could severely damage
your vehicle.
66)The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
67)If the MAX mark is exceeded (last notch
on the right turns red) after the top-up, go to
an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible to have the oil in excess removed.
68)Do not add oil with specifications other
than those of the oil already in the engine.
69)Use a fluid of the same type as that
already present in the reservoir for any
topping up of the engine cooling system. The
fluid cannot be mixed with other types of
antifreeze fluids. In the event of topping up
with an unsuitable product, under no
circumstances start the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
70)When you need to disconnect or remove
the battery, do not close the boot. Open the
boot manually if it is locked.
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IMPORTANT
4)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters, we
advise you to contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
5)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership for oil changes.
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT NOTES
166) 167)
IMPORTANT Before using the charging
device, always make sure that it is
appropriate for the installed battery,
with constant voltage (below 14.8 V) and
low amperage (maximum 15 A).
IMPORTANT Recharge the battery in a
well ventilated environment.
IMPORTANT Never charge or recharge a
frozen battery: it may explode because
of the nitrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals.
IMPORTANT At all times while charging
or recharging the battery, make sure that
any sparks or open flames are kept
sufficiently far away from the battery.
IMPORTANT Before using any devices to
charge or to maintain the charge of the
battery, carefully follow the instructions
provided with the device in order to
properly and safely connect it to the car
battery.
You can recharge the battery without
disconnecting the wires of the vehicle's
electrical system.
To reach the battery, remove the
access panel inside the boot fig. 156;
remove the protective cover 1
fig. 157 and connect the positive cable
terminal of the charger (usually red) to
the positive terminal (+) of the battery;
connect the negative terminal of the
charger (usually black) to nut 2 next to
the negative terminal (-) of the battery, as
shown in fig. 157;
The vehicle is equipped with an IBS
(Intelligent Battery Sensor), which is able
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to measure the charge and discharge
voltage and calculate the charge level
and the general condition of the battery.
The sensor is placed next to the negative
terminal (-) of the battery.
For a correct charge/discharge
procedure, the charge voltage must go
through the IBS sensor.
Turn the charger on and follow the
instructions on the user's manual to
completely recharge the battery;
when the battery is charged, turn the
charger off before disconnecting it from
the battery;
first disconnect the black cable
terminal of the battery charger and then
the red cable terminal;
refit the protective cover of the
positive terminal of the battery and the
access cover to the battery
compartment.
IMPORTANT If a "quick-type" battery
charger is used with the battery fitted on
the vehicle, before connecting it
disconnect both cables of the battery
itself. Do not use a "quick-type" battery
charger to provide the starting voltage.
71)
WARNING
166)The process of charging or recharging
the battery produces hydrogen, a flammable
gas that can explode and cause serious
injury.
167)When charging or recharging the
battery, always follow the precautions
listed.
IMPORTANT
71)When you need to disconnect or remove
the battery, do not close the boot. Open the
boot manually if it is locked.
SERVICING PROCEDURES
168) 169) 170)
72) 73) 74) 75) 76) 77) 78)
AIR CONDITIONINGSYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
79) 80)
To ensure the best possible performance,
the air conditioning system must be
checked and undergo maintenance at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership at the beginning
of the summer.
WINDSCREEN WIPER
Raising the windscreen wiper blades
("Service position" function)
The "Service position" function allows the
driver to replace the windscreen wiper
blades more easily. It is also
recommended to activate this function
when it is snowing and to make it easier
to remove any dirt deposits in the area
where the blades are normally
positioned, when washing.
Activation of the function
To activate this function, deactivate the
windscreen wiper (ring nut fig. 158 in
positionO) before setting the ignition
device to STOP.
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