adblue Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 Owner's Manual

Warning
lightWhat it means
AdBlue® (UREA) INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE (2.2 JTD versions only)
The warning light appears, on some versions together with a dedicated message on the instrument cluster display, if a fluid not
conforming with nominal features is introduced or if an average AdBlue® (UREA) consumption of over 50% is detected.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
If the problem is not solved, a specific message will appear on the instrument panel display whenever a certain threshold is reached
until it will no longer be possible to start the engine. When there are approximately 124 miles (200 km) before you will no longer
able to restart the engine, on some versions a dedicated message will appear fixed on the instrument panel display accompanied
by warning tone.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER DAMAGED (2.0 T4 MAir versions with GPF only)
If the warning light flashes, it means that the catalytic converter may be damaged.
Release the accelerator pedal to lower the speed of the engine until the warning light stops flashing. Continue the journey at
moderate speed, trying to avoid driving conditions that may cause further flashing and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon
as possible.
FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM (FCW) (where available)
This warning light informs the driver that the frontal collision alarm function is not enabled.
REAR FOG LIGHT
The warning light switches on when the rear fog light is activated.
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Symbol What it means
LOW AdBlue® (UREA) DIESEL EMISSIONS ADDITIVE LEVEL WARNING (2.2 JTD versions only)
The AdBlue® (UREA) Diesel Emissions Additive low level symbol
A warning and a message indicating the need to top up AdBlue® (UREA) also appear on the display.
The symbol
stays on until the tank is topped up with at least 1.11 UK gal - 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).
If you do not top up, a specific message will appear on the instrument panel display whenever a certain threshold is reached until it
will no longer be possible to start the engine.
A message will appear permanently on the instrument panel and an acoustic tone will be heard when there is about 125 miles
(200 km) of range left.
A specific message will appear on the instrument panel display when there are 0 miles (0 km) of range left. It will no longer be
possible to restart the engine after it has been stopped. It will be possible to restart the engine after pouring at least 1.11 UK gal –
5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA) into the tank. Top up the AdBlue® (UREA) tank as soon as possible with at least 1.11 UK gal - 5 litres of
AdBlue® (UREA). If topping up is done with remaining range of AdBlue® (UREA) in the tank equal to 0 miles (0 zero), you may need to
wait 2 minutes before starting the engine.
20)
IMPORTANT
20)When the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is empty and the engine is stopped it is no longer possible to restart it until the AdBlue® (UREA) tank is topped
up with at least 5 litres of AdBlue® (UREA).
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lights when the AdBlue® (UREA) level is low.

Let’s get to the core of the vehicle: seeing how you can exploit all
of its potential to the full. We’ll look at how to drive it safely in any
situation, so that it can be a welcome companion, with our comfort
and our wallets in mind.
STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING THE ENGINE..........................110
PARKING THE VEHICLE..........................111
MANUAL GEARBOX............................114
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . .....................114
"ALFA DNA™" SYSTEM..........................117
START&STOPEVO............................118
SPEED LIMITER..............................119
CRUISE CONTROL.............................120
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL........................121
PARK SENSORS SYSTEM........................128
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM............130
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC GRIDLINES . ........131
REFUELLING THE VEHICLE . . .....................132
AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL EMISSIONS........136
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING......................136
TOWING TRAILERS............................138

REFUELLING PROCEDURE
The fuel flap is unlocked when the central
door locking system is released, while it
is automatically locked when the central
locking system is applied.
Opening the flap
To refuel proceed as follows:
open flap 1fig. 115, pressing on the
point shown by the arrow fig. 116;
remove the closing cap 2 fig. 115;
put the cap back in position;
introduce the dispenser in the filler 3
fig. 115 and refuel;
after refuelling, before removing the
dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds in
order for the fuel to flow inside the tank;
then remove the dispenser from the
filler, close the cap and then close the
flap.The refuelling procedure described
previously is illustrated on the label
applied inside the fuel flap.
The label also has the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL = petrol; DIESEL =
diesel fuel) and the symbol that certifies
compliance with the EN228 (petrol),
EN590 and EN16734 (diesel) standards,
fig. 117.TOPPING UP AdBlue® DIESEL
EMISSIONS ADDITIVE
(2.2 JTD versions only)
128)
Preliminary conditions
Proceed as follows:
park the car on level ground;
switch off the engine by turning the
ignition device to STOP;
open the fuel flap 1 fig. 115, then undo
and remove the cap 4 (blue) from the
AdBlue® filler and place it in the specific
housing (the same one used for housing
the fuel cap 2, see fig. 115 ).
Refilling with nozzles
You can fill up at any AdBlue® distributor.
Proceed as follows:
insert the AdBlue® nozzle in the filler,
start refilling and stop refilling at the first
shut-off (the shut-off indicates that the
AdBlue® tank is full). Do not proceed with
the refilling, to prevent spillage of
AdBlue®;
extract the nozzle.
Refilling with containers
Proceed as follows:
check the expiration date;
read the advice for use on the label
before pouring the content of the bottle
into the AdBlue® tank;
if systems which cannot be screwed in
(e.g. tanks) are used for refilling, after the
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indication appears on the instrument
panel display (see “Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter), fill the
AdBlue® tank with at least 1.11 UK gal –
5 litres;
if containers which can be screwed to
the filler are used, the reservoir is full
when the AdBlue® level in the container
stops pouring out. Do not proceed
further.
Operations after refilling
Proceed as follows:
fit the cap 4 fig. 115 back on the
AdBlue®filler by turning it clockwise and
screwing it completely;
set the ignition device to ON (it is not
necessary to start the engine);
wait for the indication on the
instrument panel to switch off before
moving the car. The indication may stay
on for a few seconds to approximately
half a minute. If the engine is started and
the car is moved, the indication will
remain on for longer. This will not
compromise engine operation;
if the AdBlue® was topped up when the
tank was empty, see the “Refuelling ”
paragraph in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter and wait for
2 minutes before starting the engine.
IMPORTANT If AdBlue® is spilled out of
the filler neck, clean up well the area andproceed to filling up again. If the liquid
crystallises, eliminate it with a sponge
and warm water.
IMPORTANT
If AdBlue® is spilled on painted
surfaces or aluminium, immediately
clean the area with water and use
absorbent material to collect the fluid
that has been spilled on the ground.
Do not try to start the engine if
AdBlue® was accidentally added to the
Diesel fuel tank, this can result in
serious engine damage, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
Do not add additives or other fluids
to AdBlue®, doing so could damage the
system.
The use of non-conforming or
degraded AdBlue® may lead to
indications appearing on the
instrument panel display (see “Warning
lights and messages" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).
Never pour AdBlue® into another
container: it could be contaminated.
In case of damage to the sewage
system of exhaust gas resulting from
the use of additives / tap water, the
introduction of diesel fuel, or at least
by not fulfilling the requirements, the
warranty expires.
If the AdBlue® runs out, see “Warning
lights and messages" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter to continue using the car
normally.
The AdBlue® level is not updated if
the car is parked on a sloping road.
Fuels - identification of vehicle
compatibility. Graphic symbol for
consumer information in accordance
with EN16942
The symbols, shown below, make it easier
to recognise the correct fuel type to use
with your car.
Before refuelling, check the symbols
(where provided) inside the fuel filler flap
and compare them with the symbols
shown on the fuel pump (where provided).
Symbols for petrol powered cars
E5: unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the
EN228 specification.
E10: unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the
EN228 specification.
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128)If the AdBlue overheats for a
prolonged period inside the tank to over 50
°C (for example, due to direct solar
irradiation), the AdBlue may decompose and
produce ammonia vapours. Ammonia
vapours have a pungent odour when the cap
of the AdBlue tank is unscrewed, therefore
be careful not to inhale any ammonia
vapours in the tank outlet. In this
concentration, however, the ammonia
vapors are not harmful or dangerous to
health.AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR
DIESEL EMISSIONS
(2.2 JTD versions only)
The car is equipped with an UREA
injection system and Selective Catalytic
Reduction to meet emission standards.
These two systems ensure compliance
with the diesel emissions requirements;
at the same time, they ensure
fuel-efficiency, handling, torque and
power. For messages and system
warnings, refer to the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter.
AdBlue® (UREA) is considered a very
stable product with a long shelf life.
Stored at temperatures LOWER than
89.6° F (32 °C), it has a shelf life of at
least one year.
For more information on the AdBlue®
liquid type, see the “Fluids and lubricants”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter.
The car is provided with an automatic
AdBlue® heating system when the engine
starts allowing the system to work
correctly at temperatures lower than
-11 °C.
IMPORTANT AdBlue® freezes at
temperatures lower than 12.2 °F (-11 °C).
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING
SAVING FUEL
Below are some suggestions which may
help you save fuel and thus lower the
amount of harmful emissions released
into the atmosphere.
Vehicle maintenance
Checks and operations should be carried
out in accordance with the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan" (see chapter
"Maintenance and care").
Tyres
Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.
Unnecessary loads
Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the vehicle and its
arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.
Electric devices
Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated rear
window, additional headlights, screen
wipers and heater fan require a
considerable amount of energy;
increasing the current uptake increases
fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and maintenance
operations at fixed distance intervals
and, for versions/markets, where
provided, at fixed time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an Alfa
Romeo Dealership according to a set
time schedule. If, during each operation,
in addition to the ones scheduled, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out with the
owner's explicit consent only.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
operations are required by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every year or620miles (1,000km) or
before long journeys, check and top up, if
necessary:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level (if insufficient, see an
Alfa Romeo dealership as soon as
possible);
low AdBlue diesel emissions additive
(UREA) level warning (2.2 JTD versions
only);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights,
direction
indicators,
hazard

warning
lights,
etc.);
operation
of
screen
washing/wiping

system
and
positioning/wear
of
wiper

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temperatures;
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distances
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or
long
periods

of
inactivity;
in
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event
of
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long
period
of

inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front and rear disc brake pad
condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
tailgate locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber
elements (gaiters/sleeves/bushes, etc.);
check battery charge and battery fluid
level (electrolyte);
visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts;
check and, if necessary, change engine
oil and replace oil filter;
check and, if necessary, replace pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner;
check and, if necessary, replace the
Bad Fuel filter (where provided).
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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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Thousands ofkilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180200

REFUELLING
86) 87)
2.0 T4 MAir 2.2 JTDPrescribed fuels and original
lubricants
Fuel tank [UK gal (litres)] 12.76 (58) 11.4 (52)Unleaded petrol
(EN228 specifications)
(2.0 T4 MAir engine) / Automotive
diesel fuel (EN590 and
EN16734 specifications)
(2.2 JTD engine) including a reserve of [UK gal
(litres)]1.98 (9.0) 1.76 (8.0)
AdBlue® tank (where provided)
capacity approximately [UK gal
(litres)]– 3.5 / 16.1AdBlue® (DIN 70 070 and ISO
22241-1 specifications)
(2.2 JTD engine)
Primary cooling system (versions
with manual transmission) [UK
gal (litres)]1.89 (8.6) 1.75 (8.0)
50% mixture of distilled water
and PARAFLU UP
(*)Primary cooling system (versions
with automatic transmission) [UK
gal (litres)]1.89 (8.6)1.92 (8.75) (136 HP/160 HP/
190 HP RWD engines) / 1.96 (8.9)
(190 HP/210 HP AWD engines)
Secondary cooling system [UK
gal (litres)]0.95 (4.3)1.16 (5.3) (190 HP/210 HP AWD
automatic transmission engines)
Engine oil filter [UK gal (litres)] 0.13 (0.6) 0.11 (0.5)SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
(2.0 T4 MAir engine) / SELENIA
W.R. FORWARD 0W-20 (2.2 JTD
engine) (versions with AdBlue®) /
SELENIA W.R. FORWARD 0W-20
(2.2 JTD 150 HP / 180 HP
engines) (versions without
AdBlue®) / SELENIA W.R.
FORWARD 0W-30 (2.2 JTD
210 HP engines) (versions without
AdBlue®) Engine oil sump [UK gal (litres)] 1.01 (4.6)0.68 (3.1) (RWD versions) / 0.85
(3.9) (AWD versions)
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60% mixture of PARAFLU UP and 40% demineralised water.
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2.0 T4 MAir 2.2 JTDPrescribed fuels and original
lubricants
AWD System FAD transfer case
[UK
gal (litres)]0.11 (0.5) 0.11 (0.5)TUTELA TRANSMISSION
HYPOIDE GEAR OIL
AWD System TRANSFER CASE
[UK gal (litres)]0.15 (0.7) 0.15 (0.7)TUTELA TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER CASE
IMPORTANT
86)Use AdBlue®only according to DIN 70 070 and ISO 22241-1. Other fluids may cause damage to the system: also exhaust emissions would no
longer comply with the law.
87)The distribution companies are responsible for the compliance of their product. Observe the precautions of storage and maintenance, in order
to preserve the initial qualities. The manufacturer will not recognise any guarantee in case of malfunctions and damage caused to the car due to
the use of UREA (AdBlue
®) not in accordance with regulations.
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