trailer Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Guide
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TOWING TRAILERS
(where provided)
For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted with an approved tow hook and an adequate electrical system. Should
aftermarket installation be requested, this must be carried out by specialists.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific to each country you are driving in, in the case of vehicles towing trailers. In any case, the top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h.
ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
The tow hook structure must be secured to the body in the points shown in the fig. 120.
IMPORTANT Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to install a tow hook.
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142)Repairs are not possible in the case of
damage to the wheel rim (bad groove
distortion causing air loss). Do not remove
foreign bodies (screws or nails) from the
tyre.
143)Never operate the compressor for
longer than 20 consecutive minutes. Risk of
overheating. The Tire Repair Kit is not
suitable for definitive repairs, so the
repaired tyres may only be used temporarily.
144)As required by current regulations, the
information on chemical substances for the
protection of human health and the
environment and on the safe use of the
sealing fluid are on the packaging label.
Compliance with the indications on the label
is an essential condition to ensure the safety
and the effectiveness of the product.
Remember to carefully read the label before
use; the user of the product is responsible
for any damages caused by improper use.
The sealing fluid has an expiry date. Replace
the bottle if the sealant has expired.
145)If the pressure falls below 1.8 bar, do
not drive any further: the Tire Repair Kit
cannot guarantee proper seal because the
tyre is too damaged. Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
146)The Tire Repair Kit provide a
temporary repair, therefore the tyre must be
examined and repaired by a specialist as
soon as possible. The sealant is suitable for
use at temperatures in the range from −40°C
to +50°C.147)Indicate the presence of the stationary
car in accordance with current regulations:
hazard warning lights, warning triangle, etc.
Those on board should get out of the vehicle
and wait for the wheel to be repaired away
from the threat posed by the traffic. If
parked on a slope or rough surface, chock
the wheels with wedges or other suitable
devices (for the correct procedure for
parking the car safely, refer to the "Parking"
paragraph in the "Starting and driving"
chapter).
IMPORTANT
62)In the event of a puncture caused by
foreign bodies, the kit may be used to repair
tyres showing damage on the tyre tread up
to max. 6mm diameter.
IMPORTANT
3)Dispose of the bottle and the sealant
liquid properly. Have them disposed of in
compliance with national and local
regulations.
RUN FLAT TYRES
(where provided)
148) 149) 150)
"Run Flat" tyres allow you to maintain
control of the car after a puncture and to
continue driving safely for about 50 mi
(80 km) at a maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
The reinforced tyre wall retains its shape
and supports the weight of the car in the
event of pressure loss.
Cars equipped with Run Flat tyres are
NOT provided with Tire Repair Kits. For
repair, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
as soon as possible.
WARNING
148)Do not exceed the maximum distance
or speed (80 km - 80 km/h) in the event of
pressure loss-puncture.
149)A pressure loss alters the driving
behaviour of the car, for example, causing
less directional stability when braking,
longer braking distances and altered
steering geometry. Therefore, adjust your
driving style to avoid sudden turns or
obstacles such as pavements and potholes.
150)Do not exceed 60 km/h when driving
with an especially heavy trailer.
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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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![Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Guide WEIGHTS
Weights [lb / kg] 2.0 T4 MAir 2.2 JTD
RWD versions AWD versionsRWD versions(*)RWD versions(**)AWD versions
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipme Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Guide WEIGHTS
Weights [lb / kg] 2.0 T4 MAir 2.2 JTD
RWD versions AWD versionsRWD versions(*)RWD versions(**)AWD versions
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipme](/img/27/9392/w960_9392-192.png)
WEIGHTS
Weights [lb / kg] 2.0 T4 MAir 2.2 JTD
RWD versions AWD versionsRWD versions(*)RWD versions(**)AWD versions
Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to
90% and without optional equipment)3150/1429 3373/1530 3146/1430 3223/1465 3388/1540
Payload including the driver
(***)1270/576 1268/575 1331/605 1331/605 1353/615
Maximum permitted loads
(**)
– front axle 2028/920 2205/1000 2002/910 2071/940 2244/1020
– rear axle 2506/1137 2557/1160 2541/1155 2543/1156 2557/1160
– total 4420/2005 4641/2105 4477/2035 4554/2070 4741/2155
Maximum combined load (permitted maximum
load + towable weight trailer with brakes)
(***)7931/3605 8151/3705 7997/3635 8074/3670 8261/3755
Towable loads
– braked trailer 3527/1600 3527/1600 3527/1600 3527/1600 3527/1600
– trailer without brakes 1642/745 1642/745 1642/745 1642/745 1642/745
Maximum load on roof 110/50 110/50 110/50 110/50 110/50
Maximum load on tow hitch (trailer with brakes) 141/64 141/64 141/64 141/64 141/64
(*) Manual transmission
(**) Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
(***) If special equipment is fitted (trailer towing equipment, etc.) the empty weight will increase and consequently the payload will decrease in relation to the maximum
permitted loads.
(***) Never exceed the maximum combined vehicle load value: the maximum towable load is only allowed if it does not exceed the maximum combined vehicleload.
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TC (Traction Control) system.......73
The keys . ..................12
Tire Repair Kit...............151
Topping up AdBlue® diesel
emissions additive..........133
Towing the vehicle............157
Towing trailers..............138
TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System)..................82
Tyres (inflation pressure)........188
Use of the Owner Handbook.......4
Vehicle changes/alterations.......5
Vehicle identification number.....182
Warning lights and messages......51
Washer fluid for
windscreen/headlights........171
Weights..................191
Wheels...................186
Wheels and tyres.............177
Window bag................106
Windscreen wiper .............31
replacing blades............175
Xenon gas discharge headlights
(bulb replacement)..........145