airbag off Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 Owner's Manual

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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27)Do not tamper with nor carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on the
camera on the windscreen. In the event of a
sensor failure, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
28)Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical connector.
29)Be careful in the case of repairs and new
paintings in the area around the sensor
(panel covering the sensor on the left side of
the bumper). In the event of a frontal impact
the sensor may automatically deactivate
and display a warning to indicate that the
sensor needs to be repaired. Even without a
malfunction warning, deactivate the system
operation if you think that the position of the
radar sensor has changed (e.g. due to
low-speed frontal impact as during parking
manoeuvres). In these cases, go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the radar sensor
realigned or replaced.
30)When towing a trailer, a vehicle or during
loading manoeuvres on a vehicle transporter
(or in vehicle for transport), the system must
be deactivated via the Connect system.
31)The Tire Repair Kit, provided with the
vehicle, is compatible with the TPMS
sensors. Using sealants different from that
in the original kit may compromise its
operation. If sealants not equivalent with the
original ones are used, it is recommended to
have the TPMS sensor operation checked by
a qualified repair centre.OCCUPANT PROTECTION
SYSTEMS
Some of the most important safety
equipment of the vehicle comprise the
following protection systems:
seat belts;
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) System;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
Front airbags and side bags.
Read the information given the following
pages with the utmost care. It is of
fundamental importance that the
protection systems are used in the
correct way to guarantee the maximum
possible safety level for the driver and
the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint
adjustment see the "Head restraints"
paragraph in the "Knowing your vehicle"
chapter.
SEAT BELTS
All the seatbelts have three anchoring
points each with its own retractor.
The retractor mechanism operates
locking the belt in the event of sharp
braking or strong deceleration due to an
impact. This allows the belt strap to slide
freely and to adapt to the body of the
occupant. In the event of an accident, the
belt will lock reducing the risk of impact
inside the passenger compartment and
of being projected outside the vehicle.
The driver is responsible for respecting,
and ensuring that all the other occupants
of the vehicle also respect, the local laws
in force in relation to the use of the seat
belts.
Always fasten the seat belts before
setting off.
USING THE SEAT BELTS
The seat belt should be worn keeping the
chest straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the tongue
1 fig. 68 and insert it into the buckle 2,
until it clicks into place.
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM USE
According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child
restraint systems is shown in the following table:
Positioning the “Universal” child restraint system
Group Weight rangeFront passenger Rear passengers
Passenger airbags
onPassenger airbags
offRear central passenger
(where provided)Rear side
passengers
Group 0 up to 22 lb (10 kg) X U X U
Group 0+ up to 26.7 lb (13 kg) X U X U
Group 1 20 - 40 lb (9-18 kg) X U X U
Group 2 33 - 55 lb (15-25 kg) U U X U
Group 348.5 - 79.4 lb
(22-36 kg)UUXU
X = Restraint system not suitable for children in this weight category.
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to European Standard EEC-R44 for the specified
“Groups”.
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Main recommendations to carry
children safely
Install the child restraint systems on
the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
Keep children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as possible,
until 3–4 years old if possible.
The rear head restraint or the front
passenger head restraint can be lifted if
needed to install a child restraint system.
The head restraint must always be
present in the vehicle and fitted if the
seat is used by an adult passenger or a
child sitting in a restraint system without
backrest (refer to the procedure
described in ‘’Head restraint’’ paragraph,
‘’Knowing your vehicle’’ chapter).
If the front passenger airbag has been
deactivated, always check that the
warning light on the courtesy light is on
continuously to make sure that it is
effectively deactivated.
Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle along
with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand child
seats without instructions.
Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry two
children using one child restraint system.
Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
Always check that the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling on it.
While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
Never allow a child to put the belt's
diagonal section under an arm or behind
their back.
Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one can hold a child in the
case of a crash.
In the event of an accident, replace the
child restraint system with a new one.
WARNING
76)SEVERE DANGER When a front
passenger airbag is fitted, do not install
rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat. Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the
severity of the collision. It is advisable to
always carry children in a child restraint
system on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of a collision.
77)On the sun visor there is a label with
suitable symbols reminding the user that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag if a
rearward facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the instructions
on the passenger side sun visor (see the
"Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -
Airbag" paragraph).78)Should it be necessary to carry a child on
the passenger side front seat in a rear facing
child restraint system, the passenger side
front airbag and side bag must be
deactivated through the Connect system
main menu (see the Supplementary
Restraint System (SRS) - Airbag"
paragraph), verifying deactivation by
checking whether the
OFFLED has
illuminated on the front ceiling light. Move
the passenger's seat as far back as possible
to avoid contact between the child seat and
the dashboard.
79)Do not move the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated child
restraint system
80)Incorrect fitting of the child restraint
system may result in an inefficient
protection system. In the event of an
accident the child restraint system may
become loose and the child may be injured,
even fatally. When fitting a restraint system
for newborns or children, strictly comply
with the instructions provided by the
Manufacturer.
81)When the child restraint system is not
used, secure it with the seat belt or with the
ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from the
vehicle. Do not leave it unsecured inside the
passenger compartment. In this way, in the
case of sudden braking or an accident, it will
not cause injuries to the occupants.
82)After installing a child restraint system,
do not move the seat: always remove the
child restraint system before making any
adjustment.
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83)Always make sure that the chest section
of the seat belt does not pass under the
arms or behind the back of the child. In the
event of an accident the seat belt will not be
able to secure the child, with the risk of
injury, including fatal injury. Therefore the
child must always wear the seat belt
correctly.
84)Do not use the same lower anchorage to
install more than one child restraint system.
85)If a Universal ISOFIX child seat is not
fixed to all three anchorages, the child seat
will not be able to protect the child correctly.
In a crash, the child could be seriously or
fatally injured.
86)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly fixed to the brackets when you
hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that
the Manufacturer must supply with the child
restraint system.
87)If the vehicle was involved in an accident
of a certain severity, have the ISOFIX
anchorages and the child restraint system
replaced.
88)If the vehicle was involved in an accident
of a certain severity, have both the child
restraint system and the seat belt it was
attached to replaced.SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT
SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG
The vehicle is equipped with:
front driver airbag;
front passenger airbag;
driver and passenger front side bags
for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection
(Side bags);
side bags for head protection of front
seat passengers and rear side seat
passengers (window bag).
The location of the airbags on the vehicle
is marked by the word "AIRBAG" in the
middle of the steering wheel below the
Alfa Romeo emblem, on the dashboard,
on the side trim or on a label placed next
to the airbag deployment area.
FRONT AIRBAGS
The front (driver and passenger) airbags
protect the front seat occupants in the
event of head-on crashes of medium-high
severity, by placing the cushion between
the occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in
other types of collisions (side impacts,
rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not
indicate a system malfunction.
Driver and passenger front airbags are
not a replacement of but complementary
to the seat belts, which should always be
worn, as specified by law in Europe and
most non-European countries.
In the event of impact, those not wearing
a seat belt are projected forwards and
may come into contact with the bag
which is still inflating. The protection
offered by the bag is compromised in
these circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the vehicle (e.g. wing
collision against guard rail, etc.);
vehicle wedging under other vehicles
or protective barriers (e.g. trucks or
guard rails).
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SAFETY

Deactivating/activating the passenger
airbags: front airbag and side bag
(where provided)
For deactivating the passenger front and
side airbags, on the Connect system,
select the following functions in
sequence from the main menu, which can
be opened by pressing the MENU button:
"Settings", "Safety", "Passenger airbag"
which can be selected by turning and
pressing the Rotary Pad fig. 88. The
system will detect the activation/
deactivation state of the airbags and
confirm change of state. Press the Rotary
Pad to continue.The OFF and ON state LEDs are provided
on the front ceiling light. Moving the
ignition device to AVV, the two LEDs
switch on for a few seconds. If not,
contact a Alfa Romeo Dealership. During
the first seconds, the activation of the
LEDs does not actually show the
passenger protection status, but only
checks its correct operation.
After a test of a few seconds, the LEDs
will indicate the status of the passenger
airbag protection.
Passenger protection activated: the LED
ON fig. 89 switches on.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF LED switches on with a steady light.
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SAFETY

92)Do not affix rigid objects to the garment
hooks or support handles.
93)Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on
the door, windows or the area in which the
Window bag is located to avoid possible
injury during airbag inflation.
94)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
95)If, when the ignition device is turned to
ON, the
warning light does not switch on
or stays on whilst driving, a fault may have
occurred in the restraint systems. In this
case the airbags or pretensioners may not
be deployed in an impact or, in a lower
number of cases, they may be deployed
accidentally. Before continuing, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership immediately to have
the system checked.
96)In case of a LED
OFFfailure (located
on the front courtesy light), thewarning
light appears on the instrument panel.
97)On cars with side bags, do not cover the
front seat backrests with extra covers.
98)Do not travel carrying objects in your
lap, in front of your chest or between your
lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
99)If the car has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,
have the airbag system inspected at an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
100)Malfunction of the airbag failure
warning light is indicated by the activation
of an airbag failure icon and a dedicated
message on the instrument panel display.
The pyrotechnic charges are not disabled.
Before continuing, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership immediately to have the system
checked.101)The airbag deployment threshold is
higher than that of the pretensioners. For
collisions in the range between the two
thresholds, it is normal for only the
pretensioners to be activated.
102)The airbag does not replace seat belts
but increases their efficiency. Because front
airbags are not deployed for low-speed
crashes, side collisions, rear-end shunts or
rollovers, occupants are protected, in
addition to any side bags, only by their seat
belts, which must therefore always be
fastened.
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WARNING
133)Never replace a fuse with another with
a higher amp rating; DANGER OF FIRE.
134)Before replacing a fuse, make sure
that the ignition device is at STOP and that
all devices are switched off and/or
disconnected.
135)Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if a
safety system (airbags, brakes),
transmission system (engine, gearbox) or
steering system general protection fuse
blows.
136)If a fuse blows again, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
137)If a general protective fuse
(MAXI-FUSE, MEGA-FUSE, MIDI-FUSE)
blows, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
IMPORTANT
60)Never replace a fuse with metal wires or
anything else.
61)If it is necessary to wash the engine
compartment, take care not to directly hit
the fuse box and the window wiper motors
with the water jet.
TIRE REPAIR KIT
(where provided)
DESCRIPTION
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3)
The Tire Repair Kit is located in the boot,
inside a specific container.
To access the Tire Repair Kit, open the
boot, lift the load platform.
The Tire Repair Kit includes also:
one tank 1 fig. 140 containing the
sealing fluid, provided with: filler tube
2 and adhesive label 3 with the writing
"Max. 80 km/h”, to be attached in a
position easily visible to the driver (eg. on
the dashboard) after repairing the tyre;
compressor 4 complete with pressure
gauge and connectors;
an instruction leaflet, to refer to for
prompt and correct use of the Tire Repair
Kit and that must be then given to the
personnel dealing with the tyre treated
with sealant;
a pair of protective gloves.
some adaptors, for inflating different
elements.
IMPORTANT The sealing liquid is
effective for outside temperatures
between -40°F and +122°F (-40°C and
+50°C). The sealant has an expiry date.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
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Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake.
Insert the tank 1 fig. 141 containing the
sealing liquid in the proper compressor
holder, pressing down hard. Unscrew the
tyre valve cap, take out the filler hose
2 and tighten the ring nut on the tyre
valve;
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64)Do not connect the cable to the negative
terminal (–) of the flat battery. The following
spark could lead to battery explosion and
cause serious harm. Only use the specific
earth point; do not use any other exposed
metallic part.FUEL CUT-OFFSYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The vehicle is equipped with a system
that cuts off the fuel supply in the event
of an impact, causing the engine to stop.
This safety device is controlled by the
ORC control unit, which manages all the
occupant protection systems. Depending
on the type and violence of the impact,
this control unit determines whether or
not to activate the airbags and the front
seatbelt pretensioners and whether or
not to immediately interrupt the current
from the batteries to the supply pumps
and to the devices that make the engine
operate. The power from the battery is
interrupted by "skipping" the pyrotechnic
fuse placed on the fusebox next to the
positive pole of the battery.
When the fuse is "skipped", only some
services, necessary for the safety of the
vehicle (eg: door locks, anti-theft device,
etc.), remain powered.
IMPORTANT After the impact, carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank area.
IMPORTANT Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING
(where provided)
To release the automatic transmission
lever, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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IN AN EMERGENCY

Passenger's airbag
(where provided)
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 (on the instrument panel)
warnings;
"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.
Lets you activate/deactivate the front
passenger airbag function. When the
function is accessed, the system will
detect the activation/deactivation status
of the airbags and confirm change of
status. Press the Rotary Pad to continue.
The air bag status is visible through the
LEDs next to the status icon on the
dashboard.
Passenger protection activated: the ON
LED switches on with a steady light.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF LED switches on with a steady light.
Seat belt reminder
This function appears only if the seat belt
reminder was deactivated and allows to
reactivate it.Driver assistance
To access the “Driver assistance”
function, select it by turning the Rotary
Pad and press the Rotary Pad to activate.
This function can be used to carry out the
following adjustments:
ParkSense
This function can be used to select the
type of warning provided by the
ParkSense system.
The options available are:“Mode”: the following options are
available in this function: “Sound”, the
system notifies the driver of the
presence of an obstacle by means of
auditory signals only, by means of the
speakers in the car or “Sound and
Display”, the system notifies the driver of
the presence of an obstacle by means of
auditory signals (by means of the
speakers in the vehicle) and visual
signals, on the instrument panel display.
"Audio": allows to select the volume of
the acoustic warnings provided by the
ParkSense system, the available options
are: "High", "Medium" or "Low".Rear view camera
(where provided)
This function can be used to carry out the
following adjustments:
"View": lets you activate viewing the
video camera on the display;
“Switch-Off Delay”: allows you to delay
switching the camera off by a few
seconds when reverse gear is
disengaged.
“Camera Guidelines”: Allows you to
enable the dynamic guidelines on the
display to indicate the vehicle’s path.
Automatic parking brake
This function allows you to
activate/deactivate the automatic
parking brake engagement upon
switching off the engine.
Brake service
(where provided)
This function permits the activation of
the procedure to carry out braking
system maintenance.
Easy Entry
(where provided)
This function can be used to
activate/deactivate front seat retraction
(Easy Entry function). The default setting
is “Off”.
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