charging Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 Owner's Manual

JUMP STARTING
151) 152) 153)
Proceed as follows:
switch off all electrical devices in the
vehicle;
engage the parking brake, move the
lever to P (Park), for versions equipped
with automatic transmission, or neutral,
for versions with manual gearbox, then
set the ignition device to STOP;
should you be using the battery of
another vehicle, park the other vehicle
within the range of the cables used for
the connection, operate the parking
brake and ensure that its ignition is off.
IMPORTANT If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another vehicle, check that
there is no accidental contact of metal
parts between the two vehicles, since an
earth connection may result, with the risk
of serious injury to any people who may
be nearby.
IMPORTANT If the procedure below is
carried out incorrectly, it can cause
severe injury to people or damage the
recharging system of one or both
vehicles. Carefully follow the instructions
given below.
Cable connection
64)
Proceed as follows to carry out a jump
starting:
connect a terminal on the end of the
positive cable from the remote positive
pole (+) of the car with flat battery;
connect the terminal on the opposite
end of the positive (+) cable to the
positive (+) pole of the auxiliary battery;
connect a negative cable end terminal
to the negative (-) pole of the auxiliary
battery;
connect the terminal on the opposite
end of the negative (-) cable to the earth
point (-) on the vehicle with the battery
flat;
start the engine of the car with an
auxiliary battery, let it run for some
minutes at idle and then start the engine
of the car with flat battery. In case a
portable battery is used, before starting
the vehicle, wait a few seconds after
completing the connection.
Cable disconnection
Once the engine is started, remove the
connection cables in reverse sequence,
as shown below:
disconnect the negative cable end
terminal (-) from the earth point (-) of the
car with flat battery;
disconnect the terminal on the
opposite end of the negative cable fromthe negative (-) pole of the auxiliary
battery;
disconnect the terminal on the
opposite end of the positive (+) cable
from the positive (+) pole of the auxiliary
battery;
disconnect the terminal on the end of
the positive cable from the remote
positive pole (+) of the car with flat
battery.
WARNING
151)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.
152)Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
153)The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or devices
which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
63)Never use a fast battery-charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems of your vehicle,
particularly the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
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Correct servicing permits the performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited running costs and
safeguarding the efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.
SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING.........................160
ENGINE COMPARTMENT.........................167
BATTERY RECHARGING .........................173
SERVICING PROCEDURES . . ......................174
LIFTING THE VEHICLE..........................176
WHEELS AND TYRES...........................177
BODY.....................................178
INTERIOR..................................179

IMPORTANT
4)Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters, we
advise you to contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
5)Used transmission fluid contains
substances that are harmful to the
environment. You are advised to contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership for oil changes.
6)Batteries contain substances which are
very dangerous for the environment. For
battery replacement, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BATTERY RECHARGING
IMPORTANT NOTES
166) 167)
IMPORTANT Before using the charging
device, always make sure that it is
appropriate for the installed battery,
with constant voltage (below 14.8 V) and
low amperage (maximum 15 A).
IMPORTANT Recharge the battery in a
well ventilated environment.
IMPORTANT Never charge or recharge a
frozen battery: it may explode because
of the nitrogen trapped inside the ice
crystals.
IMPORTANT At all times while charging
or recharging the battery, make sure that
any sparks or open flames are kept
sufficiently far away from the battery.
IMPORTANT Before using any devices to
charge or to maintain the charge of the
battery, carefully follow the instructions
provided with the device in order to
properly and safely connect it to the car
battery.
You can recharge the battery without
disconnecting the wires of the vehicle's
electrical system.
To reach the battery, remove the
access panel inside the boot fig. 156;
remove the protective cover 1
fig. 157 and connect the positive cable
terminal of the charger (usually red) to
the positive terminal (+) of the battery;
connect the negative terminal of the
charger (usually black) to nut 2 next to
the negative terminal (-) of the battery, as
shown in fig. 157;
The vehicle is equipped with an IBS
(Intelligent Battery Sensor), which is able
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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
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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

MEDIA MODE
IMPORTANT Applications used on
portable devices may be not compatible
with the Connect system.
Track selection (Browse)
With MEDIA fig. 168 mode active, briefly
press the
/buttons to play the
previous/next track or keep the
/
buttons pressed to fast
rewind/forward the track.
Bluetooth® SOURCE
Pairing a Bluetooth® audio device
Proceed as follows:
activate the Bluetooth® function on the
device;
press the MENU button, select the
“SETTINGS” function by turning and
pressing the Rotary Pad;
select “Infotainment”;
select the Bluetooth® support;
select "Add device";
search for the Connect system on the
Bluetooth® audio device (during the
pairing stage a screen is displayed
showing the progress of the operation);
select the device to be paired;
when requested by the audio device,
enter the PIN code shown on the system
display or confirm on the device the PIN
displayed;
if the pairing procedure is completed
successfully, a dedicated screen is
displayed;
the “Bluetooth®” can be reached also
by pressing the OPTION button in the
PHONE or MEDIA functions. The latter
can be selected by turning and pressing
the Rotary Pad in the main menu (MENU
button).
IMPORTANT If the Bluetooth® connection
between mobile phone and system is
lost, consult the mobile phone handbook.
USB/iPod/AUX SUPPORT
There might be up to three USB ports,
one under the air conditioner control
panel, one in the glove compartment in
the central tunnel and one (recharge only)
under the air vents behind the central
tunnel.
An AUX socket is located inside the glove
compartment in the central tunnel.
NOTE The Connect system may not
support some USB keys: in this case, it
may not automatically switch from
“Radio” mode to “Media” mode. If the
device used does not play, verify its
compatibility by selecting “Media” mode:
a dedicated message will appear on the
Connect system display.
IMPORTANT After using a USB
recharging socket, we recommend
disconnecting the device (smartphone),
always removing the cable from the
vehicle socket first, never from the
device. Cables left flying or connected
incorrectly could compromise correct
recharging and/or the USB socket
condition.
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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