161 Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 Owner's Manual

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)
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
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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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Thousands ofkilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120135150

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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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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SERVICING AND CARE

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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TECHNICAL DATA

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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