tow ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2021 Owner's Guide

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Cable Disconnection
Once the engine is started, remove the
connection cables in reverse sequence, as
described below:
1. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cablefrom the remote negative (-) post of the
discharged vehicle.
2. Disconnect the negative end (-) of the jumper cable from the negative (-) post of
the booster battery.
3. Disconnect the opposite end of the posi -
tive (+) jumper cable from the positive (+)
post of the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (+) end of the jumper cable from the positive (+) post of
the vehicle with the discharged battery.
If frequent jump starting is required to start
your vehicle, you should have the battery and
charging system inspected at an authorized
dealer.Bump Starting
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.

NOTE:

You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic
transmission by pushing it.
IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS
Engine overheating may occur in situations of
extreme environmental temperatures,
frequent engine stops/starts, or driving in
heavy traffic. If the engine becomes over -
heated, the Engine Temperature Warning
Light in the instrument cluster will illuminate
along with a dedicated message
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If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
In any of the following situations, you can
reduce the potential for overheating by taking
the appropriate action.
On the highways — slow down.
In city traffic — while stopped, place the
transmission in NEUTRAL, but do not
increase engine idle speed.

NOTE:

There are steps that you can take to slow down
an impending overheat condition:
If your Air Conditioner (A/C) is on, turn it off.
The A/C system adds heat to the engine
cooling system and turning the A/C off can
help remove this heat.
You can also turn the temperature control
to maximum heat, the mode control to floor
and the blower control to high. This allows
the heater core to act as a supplement to
the radiator and aids in removing heat from
the engine cooling system.
CAUTION!
Accessories plugged into the vehicle power
outlets draw power from the vehicle’s
battery, even when not in use (i.e., cellular
phones, etc.). Eventually, if plugged in long
enough without engine operation, the
vehicle’s battery will discharge sufficiently
to degrade battery life and/or prevent the
engine from starting.
WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot
engine coolant (antifreeze) or steam from
your radiator. If you see or hear steam
coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to
cool. Never try to open a cooling system
pressure cap when the radiator or coolant
bottle is hot.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge
reads “H”, pull over and stop the vehicle.
Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner
turned off until the pointer drops back into
the normal range. If the pointer remains on
the “H”, turn the engine off immediately,
and call for service.
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If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compart-
ment
Do not go near the front of the vehicle. Stop
the engine. Wait until the steam dissipates.
Then, open the hood and start the engine.
If Neither Coolant Nor Steam Is Escaping
Open the hood and idle the engine until it
cools.

NOTE:

If the cooling fan does not operate while the
engine is running, the engine temperature
will increase. Stop the engine and contact
an authorized dealer.
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be seri -
ously damaged unless repairs are made.
Contact an authorized dealer.
MANUAL PARK RELEASE
See an authorized dealer to disengage the
manual park release lever.
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a
disabled vehicle using a commercial towing
service. The operators of the assistance vehicle must
be informed with regard to the vehicle's
minimum height from ground in order to avoid
contact between the ends of the fascia/
bumper with the equipment of the breakdown
truck.
The following image illustrates the front and
rear attachment corners of the vehicle, to be
taken into consideration when loading the
vehicle on the assistance vehicle.
Front And Rear Loading Angles
WARNING!
A special tool is required to perform this
procedure. Damage to the vehicle or
serious injury or death may occur if the
procedure is performed improperly. Please
contact an authorized dealer to have this
procedure performed.
CAUTION!
The vehicle should be transported with all
four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed
of a roadside assistance vehicle. Avoid
towing with only the front (or rear) wheels
lifted. When towing with only the front (or
rear) wheels lifted, in addition to
damaging the body, it could damage the
transmission.
Do not use sling-type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flatbed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remain released, while
being towed.
Damage from improper towing is not
covered under the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
RWD
ModelsAWD
Models
A — Front
Loading Angle 12.880° 15.160°
B — Rear
Loading Angle 17.105° 18.400°
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Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models
It is recommended to tow the vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a
roadside assistance vehicle.
If an assistance vehicle with a flatbed is not
available, the vehicle must be towed with the
rear wheels lifted from the ground using a
trailer or special equipment allowing lifting of
the rear wheels.
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models
It is recommended to tow the vehicle with all
four wheels OFF the ground on the flatbed of a
roadside assistance vehicle.
TOW EYES
If the vehicle has been in an accident or has
broken down, a tow eye is provided in the tools
container located inside the luggage compart-
ment for vehicle towing. There are two loca -
tions on the front fascia/bumper available for
Tow Eye installation, and one in the rear on the
passenger side. Towing is meant only for short
distances on a paved road surface. Proceed as follows to use the tow eye:
1. Unhook the cap on the front (left or right
side) or rear fascia/bumper, pushing on
the upper part.
Front Tow Eye Cap LocationsRear Tow Eye Cap Location
CAUTION!
Do not use sling type equipment when
towing. Vehicle damage may occur.
When securing the vehicle to a flat bed
truck, do not attach to front or rear
suspension components. Damage to your
vehicle may result from improper towing.
Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is
released, and remains released, while
being towed.
CAUTION!
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to
the drivetrain will result.
DO NOT dolly tow this vehicle. Use of a
towing dolly can cause significant damage
to your vehicle.
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above
requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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2. Remove the tow eye from its housing in thetrunk and carefully clean the threaded
housing on the vehicle before using it.
3. Tighten the vehicle's tow eye in place (about 11 turns).

NOTE:

The largest work angle of a tow cable to fix on
the tow hook must not exceed 15°.
Work Angle Of Tow CableENHANCED ACCIDENT
RESPONSE SYSTEM (EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced
Accident Response System.
This feature is a communication network that
takes effect in the event of an impact

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EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data
Recorder. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record data that will assist in understanding
how a vehicle’s systems performed under
certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road
obstacle
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WARNING!
Stand clear of vehicles when pulling with
tow eyes.
Do not use a chain with a tow eye. Chains
may break, causing serious injury or
death.
Do not use a tow strap with a tow eye. Tow
straps may break or become disengaged,
causing serious injury or death.
Failure to follow proper tow eye usage may
cause components to break resulting in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!

The tow eye must be used exclusively for
roadside assistance operations. Only use
the tow eye with an appropriate device in
accordance with the highway code (a rigid
bar or rope) to flat tow the vehicle for a short
distance to the nearest service location.

Tow eyes MUST NOT be used to tow
vehicles off the road or where there are
obstacles.

In compliance with the above conditions,
towing with a tow eye must take place with
two vehicles (one towing, the other towed)
aligned as much as possible along the
same center line. Damage to your vehicle
may occur if these guidelines are not
followed.
When towing, only use a facility that can
tow vehicles with low ground clearances
as extensive damage can result by using a
standard tow truck platform.
WARNING! (Continued)
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(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
Change the brake fluid.5Replace cabin air filter.
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o●o●o●o●o●o●o●o Spark plug replacement.
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●●●●● 1.
The SOS back up battery must be replaced every five years, regardless of mileage.
2. The actual interval for changing the brake pads and the carbon ceramic brake discs depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message
on the instrument panel. After each discs replacement, reset the warning light using the diagnostic socket.
3. Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 36,000 miles (60,00 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every
four years. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 18,000 miles (30,000 km). Regardless
of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every two years.
4. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
5. The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
6. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
WARNING!
You can be badly injured working on or around a motor vehicle. Do only service work for which you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to perform a service job, take your vehicle to a competent mechanic.
Failure to properly inspect and maintain your vehicle could result in a component malfunction and affect vehicle handling and performance.
This could cause an accident.
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Under Hood Power Distribution Center
(PDC)
To access the fuses, remove the access door
that is located under the hood on the left side
rear.Under Hood Access Cover To remove fuse cover, remove the screws with
a suitable tool.
Under hood Fuse Panel Cover Under hood Control Unit
FUNCTIONFUSEAMPERAGE
Tow Hook Module (TTM)
F140
Hi-Fi system F830
KL15/a USB Recharge (C070) F177.5
I-Drive / USB / AUX port F2110
KL15/a 12 Volts Power outlet (R053) F2220
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Tire And Loading Information PlacardTire And Loading Information Placard
This placard tells you important information
about the:
1. Number of people that can be carried in the vehicle.
2. Total weight your vehicle can carry.
3. Tire size designed for your vehicle.
4. Cold tire inflation pressures for the front, rear, and spare tires.Loading
The vehicle maximum load on the tire must not
exceed the load carrying capacity of the tire on
your vehicle. You will not exceed the tire's load
carrying capacity if you adhere to the loading
conditions, tire size, and cold tire inflation
pressures specified on the Tire and Loading
Information placard
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NOTE:

Under a maximum loaded vehicle condition,
gross axle weight ratings (GAWRs) for the front
and rear axles must not be exceeded. For
further information on GAWRs, vehicle
loading, and trailer towing
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To determine the maximum loading conditions
of your vehicle, locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and cargo
should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on the
Tire and Loading Information placard. The
combined weight of occupants, cargo/luggage
and trailer tongue weight (if applicable) should
never exceed the weight referenced here.
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Steps For Determining Correct Load
Limit—
(1) Locate the statement “The
combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed XXX kg or
XXX lbs.” on your vehicle's placard.
(2) Determine the combined weight of
the driver and passengers that will be
riding in your vehicle.
(3) Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg or
XXX lbs.
(4) The resulting figure equals the avail-
able amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if “XXX” amount
equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750
(5x150) = 650 lbs.) (5) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on the
vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity calculated in Step 4.
(6) If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,
load from your trailer will be transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this manual to
determine how this reduces the avail
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able cargo and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle.Metric Example For Load Limit
For example, if “XXX” amount equals 635 kg
and there will be five 68 kg passengers in your
vehicle, the amount of available cargo and
luggage load capacity is 295 kg (635-340
(5x68) = 295 kg) as shown in step 4.

NOTE:

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your
vehicle. The following table shows examples
on how to calculate total load, cargo/
luggage, and towing capacities of your
vehicle with varying seating configurations
and number and size of occupants. This
table is for illustration purposes only and
may not be accurate for the seating and
load carry capacity of your vehicle.
For the following example, the combined
weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed 865 lbs (392 kg).
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Radial Ply Tires
Tire Repair
If your tire becomes damaged, it may be
repaired if it meets the following criteria:
The tire has not been driven on when flat.
The damage is only on the tread section of
your tire (sidewall damage is not repair-
able).
The puncture is no greater than a ¼ of an
inch (6 mm).
Consult an authorized tire dealer for tire
repairs and additional information.
Damaged Run Flat tires, or Run Flat tires that
have experienced a loss of pressure should be
replaced immediately with another Run Flat
tire of identical size and service description
(Load Index and Speed Symbol). Replace the
tire pressure sensor as well as it is not
designed to be reused.
Run Flat Tires — If Equipped
Run Flat tires allow you the capability to drive
50 miles (80 km) at 50 mph (80 km/h) after a
rapid loss of inflation pressure. This rapid loss
of inflation is referred to as the Run Flat mode.
A Run Flat mode occurs when the tire inflation
pressure is of/or below 14 psi (96 kPa). Once
a Run Flat tire reaches the Run Flat mode it
has limited driving capabilities and needs to
be replaced immediately. A Run Flat tire is not
repairable. When a Run Flat tire is changed
after driving with underinflated tire condition,
please replace the TPM sensor as it is not
designed to be reused when driven under Run
Flat mode 14 psi (96 kPa) condition.

NOTE:

TPM Sensor must be replaced after driving the
vehicle on a flat tire condition.
It is not recommended driving a vehicle loaded
at full capacity or to tow a trailer while a tire is
in the Run Flat mode.
See the tire pressure monitoring section for
more information
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Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi -
tions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30
seconds continuously without stopping.
Tread Wear Indicators
Tread wear indicators are in the original equip -
ment tires to help you in determining when
your tires should be replaced.
Tire Tread
WARNING!
Combining radial ply tires with other types
of tires on your vehicle will cause your
vehicle to handle poorly. The instability
could cause a collision. Always use radial
ply tires in sets of four. Never combine them
with other types of tires.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous.
Forces generated by excessive wheel
speeds may cause tire damage or failure. A
tire could explode and injure someone. Do
not spin your vehicle's wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) for more than 30
seconds continuously when you are stuck,
and do not let anyone near a spinning
wheel, no matter what the speed.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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WEIGHTS — 2.0L ENGINE
WEIGHTS — 2.9L ENGINE
Weights (lbs)AWDRWD
Unloaded weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without
optional equipment) 3,622
3,522
Payload including the driver
1
1. If special equipment is fitted (trailer towing equipment, etc.) the empty weight will increase and consequently the payload will decrease in relation to the maximum permitted loads.
905 905
Maximum permitted loads
2
2. Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
155 155
Front axle 2,2052,205
Rear axle 2,6462,646
Total 4,7234,612
Weights (lbs)2.9L Engine
Unloaded weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without
optional equipment) 3,820
Payload including the driver
1
1. If special equipment is fitted (trailer towing equipment, etc.) the empty weight will increase and consequently the payload will decrease in relation to the maximum permitted loads.
905
Maximum permitted loads
2
2. Loads not to be exceeded. The user is responsible for arranging goods in the luggage compartment and/or on the load platform within the maximum permitted loads.
155
Front axle 2,260
Rear axle 2,646
Total 4,774
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