sensor Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 Owner's Guide

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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SERVICING AND CARE

Lights
To access the “Lights” function, select it
by turning the Rotary Pad and press the
Rotary Pad to activate. The following
settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Headlight sensor;
Follow me;
Cornering lights;
Flash lights when locking;
Daytime running lights;
Courtesy lights;
Interior lights;
Automatic High Beam;
Restore settings.
Units & Language
To access the “Units and languages”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
The following settings can be modified
when this mode is selected:
Units;
Language;
Restore settings.Time and Date
To access the “Time & date” function,
select it by turning the Rotary Pad and
press the Rotary Pad to activate. The
following settings can be modified when
this mode is selected:
Sync with GPS Time;
Set time;
Time format;
Set Date;
Restore settings.
Safety
To access the “Safety” function, select it
by turning the Rotary Pad and press the
Rotary Pad to activate. The following
settings can be modified when this mode
is selected:
Speed Limiter
This lets you activate/deactivate the
function warning that you have exceeded
the set speed.
Speed Limiter - Set Speed
Lets you set the speed limit value. By
turning the Rotary Pad, the speed
increases by 5 mph (5 km/h), on rotation,
from a minimum of 20 mph (30 km/h) to a
maximum of 110 mph (180 km/h).
Forward Collision Warning
Allows you to select the intervention
readiness for the anti-collision system.
The options available are:
"Status": lets you activate/deactivate
the system (where provided);
"Mode": used to set the following
operating modes: “Warning-brake”,
“Warning”, “Off” (where provided);
"Sensitivity": allows you to select the
intervention readiness for the system
according to the distance of the obstacle
(near, average, far).
Lane Departure Warning
This function can be used to select the
"readiness" of the Lane Departure
system to intervene. The “Sensitivity"
option is provided: allows you to select
the intervention readiness for the system
(high, low).
Blind Spot Monitoring
This function can be used to set the
warning linked to the presence of objects
in the door mirror blind spot.
The options available are:
"Sound & Display": the system warns
the driver that an obstacle is present
through acoustic (via the speakers in the
car) and visual indications using warning
lights on the door mirrors;
"Sound Only": the system warns the
driver that an obstacle is present through
acoustic indications only, via the
speakers in the car;
"Off": system disengaged.
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MULTIMEDIA

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

Fuel consumption............200
Fuel cut-off system...........156
Fuse boxes................146
Fuses (replacement)...........146
Hazard warning lights..........140
Emergency braking..........140
Headlight alignment adjustment....30
Headlight alignment corrector......30
Headrests..................23
HSA (Hill Start Assist) system......73
Identification data............182
Ignition device...............13
Important information and
recommendations..........221
Interior lights................31
Interiors (cleaning)............179
ISOFIX child restraint system
(installation)...............94
Jump starting...............155
Keys
electronic key..............12
Lane Change................29
Lane Departure Warning System . . .130
Lifting the vehicle............176
Light bulbs
types of bulbs.............141
Light switch.................26
Main beam headlights..........28Main beam headlights (changing a
bulb)...................143
Manual gearbox..............114
Occupant protection systems......85
Paintwork (cleaning and
maintenance).............178
Park Sensors system..........128
Parking lights................28
Parking the vehicle............111
Passive Entry (system)..........16
PBA (Panic Brake Assist) system....73
Performance (top speed)........198
Power Lock (device)............17
Pretensioners................88
Load limiters..............88
Rain sensor.................32
RCP system.................77
Rear Back-up Camera / Dynamic
Gridlines................131
Rear seats..................21
Rear view mirrors.............25
Reconfigurable TFT display.......46
Refuelling.................192
Refuelling procedure..........133
Refuelling the vehicle..........132
Replacing an external bulb.......143
Rims and tyres..............186
Rims and tyres provided........186
Roof rack / Ski rack............41Run Flat Tyres . ..............153
Saving fuel................136
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system......87
SBL function . . ..............30
Scheduled servicing...........160
Scheduled servicing plan (2.2 JTD
diesel engine versions) . . ......164
Screen wiper/washer...........31
Smart washing function........32
Seat belts..................85
Seats.....................19
Service schedule (2.0 T4 MAir
petrol engine versions) . . ......161
Servicing procedures..........174
Side bag..................106
Snow chains................177
Speed Limiter . ..............119
Split folding rear seat...........22
SRS (supplementary restraint
system).................102
Start & Stop Evo.............118
Starting the engine............110
Starting with flat key battery......14
Steering lock . . ..............14
Steering wheel...............24
Suggestions for driving .........136
Symbols....................5
Tailgate...................39
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