warning light Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 User Guide

TAILGATE
The tailgate unlocking is electrically
operated and is deactivated when the car
is in motion.
The warning triangle 1 fig. 47 is housed
inside the lining of the luggage
compartment lid.
OPENING
Opening from the outside
When unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened from outside the car using the
electric opening button fig. 43 located
between the plate lights, until you hear
the unlocking click or by quickly pressing
button
on the remote control
twice.
Opening from the inside
When unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened from inside the car using theopening button fig. 44 located under the
dashboard near the bonnet opening lever
until you hear the unlocking click.
Opening the tailgate manually25)
The luggage compartment tailgate can be
opened in case of an emergency (e.g. if
the battery is flat) as follows:
operating inside the luggage
compartment, turn the device 1 (located
on the left side), as shown in fig. 45 and
extract the cord 2 fig. 46, anchored to the
device itself;
make sure that the end part of the
cord 2 remains outside the luggage
compartment: with tailgate can be
opened manually from the outside in this
manner;
after having opened the tailgate, wind
the cord 2 back around the device 1;
position the device 1 inside its housing
and lock it by turning it in the opposite
sense with respect to that shown in
fig. 45.
CLOSING
12)
Grip one of the handles 2, fig. 47, and
lower the luggage compartment lid,
pressing on the lock until it clicks.
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This section of the handbook gives you all the information you
need to understand, interpret and use the instrument panel
correctly.
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CONTROL PANEL AND ON-BOARD INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH 3.5” TFT DISPLAY
1. Rev counter 2. Digital engine oil temperature gauge with overheating warning light 3. TFT Display 4. Digital fuel level gauge
(the triangle on the left side of the symbol indicates the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler) 5. Speedometer
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VERSIONS WITH 7” TFT DISPLAY
1. Rev counter 2. Digital engine oil temperature gauge with overheating warning light 3. TFT Display 4. Digital fuel level gauge
(the triangle on the left side of the symbol indicates the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler) 5. Speedometer (speed indicator)
Apart from the instrument panel display size, there may be small differences according to the version or the end market destination
of the car.
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DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION
The vehicle can be equipped with a 3.5" or 7" TFT Display.
RECONFIGURABLE TFT DISPLAY
During operation, the display is divided into multiple sections which show driving data, warnings and failure indications. The figure
shows the display layout, identifying the various sections.
1. Transmission information. 2. Front, side anti-collision systems, Cruise Control. 3. Speed limit warning
light. 4. Reconfigurable main area. 5. Compass. 6. Odometer. 7. Failure/information symbols (e.g. danger of ice, open doors,
ABS operation, etc.). 8. Range (7" TFT Display only). 9. Light icons (dipped beam/high beam) (solo 7” TFT Display).
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1 Gearbox Information
Automatic transmission
Displays the following information
regarding the gearbox operation:
transmission operating mode (M, P, R,
N, D). In D mode, when changing gear
using the steering wheel lever (where
present), or manually M, it also show the
gear engaged with a number. In M mode,
it also shows when to shift gear up or
down by displaying an arrow.
Manual transmission
Displays the following information
regarding the gearbox operation:
the engaged gear (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N or
R) and shows when to shift gear up or
down by displaying an arrow.
2 Front, side anti-collision systems,
Cruise Control
Displays the operation the following
modes:
Forward Collision Warning (FCW);
Lane Departure Warning (LDW);
Cruise Control (CC) or Active Cruise
Control (ACC) (where provided).
For further information, see relevant
paragraphs.
3 Speed limit warning light
Shows information regarding the Speed
Limiter function.
For further information, see relevant
paragraph.4 Reconfigurable main area
Can display the following screens:
Home.
Trip A.
Trip B (can be activated/deactivated
on the Connect system).
Performance.
The screens can be selected, on rotation,
by pressing the button shown in fig. 52.
Depending on the chosen driving mode
(Dynamic, Normal, Advanced Efficiency
and RACE), which can be selected
through the “Alfa DNA™ Pro” system, the
screens can be graphically different.
Navigation instructions and call
information can be repeated, besides on
the Connect system display, also in this
area of the display, these functions can
be set on the Connect system.Home
The parameters shown on the display, for
the modes: Dynamic, Normal and
Advanced Efficiency are:
Time (on the 3.5" FT display shown
only if the Phone function repeat mode
has not previously been activated).
Outside temperature (on the 3.5" FT
display shown only if the Phone function
repeat mode has not previously been
activated).
Current speed (shown if the repeat
modes of the Phone and Navigation
functions have not been previously
activated).
Range (on the 3.5" FT display shown if
the Radio and Media functions repeat
mode have not been previously
activated).
In RACE mode (where provided) the
consumption indication index is not
active and a sports gearshift indicator is
displayed.
The sports gearshift indicator is
represented by three yellow segments
fig. 53. The two white notches which are
shown at the third segment blink to
indicate the need to shift gear.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
IMPORTANT The warning light switches on together with a dedicated message and/or acoustic signal when applicable. These
indications are indicative and precautionary and as such must not be considered as exhaustive and/or alternative to the information
contained in the Owner Handbook, which you are advised to read carefully in all cases. In the event of a failure indication, always
refer to the contents of this chapter.
IMPORTANT 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 pressing the button located on the windscreen wiper lever. The
instrument panel warning light will stay on until the cause of the failure is eliminated.
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WARNING LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL
Possible detailed messages and/or acoustic signalling can be matched to a few warning lights and symbols.
Red warning lights
Warning
lightWhat it means
INSUFFICIENT BRAKE FLUID / ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE ON
The warning light switches on when the ignition device is brought to ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
Low brake fluid level
The warning light turns on when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the minimum level, possibly due to a leak in
the circuit.
Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked as soon as possible.
Electric parking brake on
The warning light switches on when the electric parking brake is engaged.
Release the electric parking brake, then check that the warning light has switched off.
If the warning light stays on, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT If the car is parked on a gradient of more than 30% and/or the temperature of the brakes is greater than 662 °F
(350 °C), when the parking brake is engaged, the warning light will flash to indicate a potentially unsafe condition.
EBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(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 sharply.
Drive very carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system inspected immediately.
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Warning
lightWhat it means
AIRBAG FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition device is brought to ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning
light switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system.
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FRONT SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light switches on constantly if the car is stationary and the driver side or passenger side seat belt, with the passenger
seated, is not fastened. The warning light flashes and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle is in motion and the driver side or passenger
side seat belt, with the passenger seated, is not correctly fastened.
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
The warning light switches on in the case of engine oil overheating.
If the problem persists, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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WARNING
28)The fault of thewarning light is signalled by the switching on of theicon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not
indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
29)If the
warning light does not switch 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 airbags 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 Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
IMPORTANT
15)If the symbol switches on when driving, stop the vehicle and the engine immediately.
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Amber warning lights
Warning
lightWhat it means
ABS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition device is brought to ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds.
The warning light switches on to indicate an ABS fault. In this case the braking system maintains its efficiency unaltered but
without the advantage of the ABS system.
Drive carefully and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
TPMS FAILURE
The warning light switches on when a failure is detected in the TPMS. Should one or more wheels be fitted without sensors, the
display will show a warning message until initial conditions are restored.
Do not continue driving with one or more flat tyres as handling may be compromised. Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and
steering. Immediately restore the correct inflation pressure using the Tire Repair Kit (see "Repairing a wheel" paragraph in the "In
an emergency" chapter) and contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
Tyre pressure low
The warning light switches on to indicate that the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended value and/or that slow pressure
loss is occurring. In these cases, optimal tyre 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 the contents of the "Wheels and
rims" paragraph in the "Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with the indications that you find there.
ESC SYSTEM
When the ignition device is brought to ON, the warning light switches on, but should switch off as soon as the engine is started.
ESC system intervention: Intervention by the system is indicated by the flashing of the warning light: it indicates that the car is in
critical stability and grip conditions.
ECS system failure: If the warning light does not switch off, or if it stays on with the engine running, a failure was found in the ESC
system.
In these cases, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
Hill Start Assist system failure: the switching on of the warning light indicates a Hill Start Assist system failure.
In these cases, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
PARTIAL / TOTAL DEACTIVATION OF ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS (where present)
When the ignition device is brought to ON, the warning light switches on, but should switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The warning light switches on to indicate that some active safety systems have been partially or totally deactivated.
For further details about the active safety systems see the "Active safety systems" paragraph in the "Safety" chapter. When the
active safety systems are reactivated, the warning light switches off.
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