center console ALFA ROMEO GIULIA 2022 User Guide

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ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB)
O
PERATING MODES
The EPB may operate as follows:
“Dynamic Operating Mode”: this mode is
activated by pulling the switch repeatedly
while driving.
“Static Engagement and Release Mode”: with
the vehicle stationary, the EPB can be
activated by pulling the switch on the center
console once. Push the switch and the brake
pedal at the same time to disengage the
brake.
“Drive Away Release”: the EPB will automat -
ically disengage with the driver side seat belt
fastened and the detection of an action
performed by the driver to move the vehicle
(forward gear or reverse gear). This feature can
be turned on or off in the Information and
Entertainment System.

NOTE:
If the car is equipped with carbon-ceramic brake
discs, it is necessary to fasten the seat belts or
turn off the EPB before starting to avoid damages
to the ceramic brake discs.
“Safe Hold”: if the vehicle speed is lower than
1.9 mph (3 km/h), the gear selector is not in
PARK (P) position and the driver's intention of
leaving the vehicle is detected, the EPB will
automatically engage to hold the vehicle in
safety conditions.
“Auto Park Brake”: if the vehicle speed is
below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the EPB will automat -
ically engage when the gear selector is in PARK
(P) position. The light on the switch located on
the center console switches on together with the BRAKE warning light on the instrument
panel when the parking brake is engaged and
applied to the wheels. Each automatic parking
brake engagement can be canceled by
pressing the switch on the center console and
at the same time moving the gear selector for
the transmission to position PARK (P).
SAFE HOLD
Safe Hold is a safety function that automatically
engages the Electric Park Brake in the event of a
dangerous condition for the vehicle.
The Electric Park Brake engages automatically to
prevent vehicle movement if:
The vehicle speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h).
A transmission operating mode different from
PARK (P) is activated.
The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
The driver side door is open.
No attempts to apply pressure on the brake
pedal have been detected.
The vehicle is parked on roads with a slope of
more than 4%.
The “Safe Hold” function can be temporarily
disabled by pushing the switch located on the
center console and the brake pedal at the same
time, with the vehicle stationary and the driver
side door open.

Once disabled, the function will activate again
when the vehicle speed reaches 12 mph (20 km/h)
or the ignition is cycled to OFF and then to ACC.

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled 8-speed automatic transmission
where gear shifting automatically takes place,
depending on the vehicle usage instantaneous
parameters (vehicle speed, grade, and
accelerator pedal position).
Manual gear shifting can still occur thanks to the
“sequential mode” position for the gear selector.
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the
ignition OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
position, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
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DISPLAY
The following information is shown on the
dedicated area of the display:
In Automatic Mode: the active mode (P, R, N, D)
with "D" as the current gear number.
In Manual Drive Mode (Sequential) : the mode
(M) with the current gear and the double or
single gear shift request, use both up and
down (single or double arrow).
Gear Display
GEAR SELECTOR
The gear functioning is controlled by the gear
selector, which can assume the following
positions:
P = PARK
R = REVERSE
N = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE (automatic forward speed)
AutoStick : using + manually shift to higher
gear; – to manually shift to lower gear The positions diagram is illustrated on the top of
the gear selector.
Gear Selector Center Console
The letter corresponding to the mode selected on
the gear selector lights up and appears on the
instrument cluster display.
To select a mode, move the gear selector forward
or backwards, together with pressing the brake
pedal and gear selector button to engage
REVERSE (R).
When leaving the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the
transmission gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in the
ON/RUN or ACC position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Damage to the transmission may occur if the
following precautions are not observed:
Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE only
after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,
NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.
Before shifting into any gear, make sure your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.
WARNING!
1 — Gear Selector
2 — PARK (P) Button
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Do not change between PARK (P), REVERSE
(R), NEUTRAL (N) or DRIVE (D) modes with
engine running at a speed above idling.
Before activating any transmission operating
mode, fully press the brake pedal.

NOTE:
The unexpected movement of the vehicle can
injure the occupants or people nearby. Do not
leave the vehicle with the engine running: before
getting out of the passenger compartment always
engage the Electric Park Brake, select the PARK
(P) mode and stop the engine.
ALFA DNA / PRO SELECTOR
ALFA DNA SYSTEM
This vehicle is equipped with an Alfa DNA system
selector (located on the center console). There
are four modes of operation to be selected
according to driving style and road conditions:
Alfa DNA System Selector
WARNING!
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher than
idle speed. If your foot is not firmly pressing
the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate
quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose
control of the vehicle and hit someone or
something. Only shift into gear when the
engine is idling normally and your foot is
firmly pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with all
vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting a
vehicle, always apply the parking brake, shift
the transmission into PARK, and turn the
ignition OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
position, the transmission is locked in PARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
When leaving the vehicle, always make sure
the ignition is in the OFF position, remove the
key fob from the vehicle, and lock the
vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing
children to be in a vehicle unattended is
dangerous for a number of reasons. A child
or others could be seriously or fatally injured.
Children should be warned not to touch the
parking brake, brake pedal or the
transmission gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in the
ON/RUN or ACC position. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Only engage the gear with engine at idling
while fully pressing the brake pedal. If the
transmission temperature exceeds the
normal operating limits, the transmission
control unit may change the gear
engagement order and reduce the drive
torque. If the transmission overheats, it
could operate incorrectly until it cools down.
WARNING!
When using the vehicle with extremely low
external temperatures, the transmission
operation may change depending on the
engine and transmission temperature, as
well as vehicle speed. Activation of the
torque converter clutch and of the EIGHTH
gear is inhibited until the transmission oil is
correctly warmed up. Complete operation of
the transmission will be enabled as soon as
the fluid temperature reaches the
predefined value.
CAUTION!
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To use your Tire Service Kit, proceed as follows:
1. Apply the Electric Park Brake.
2. Insert the sealant cartridge containing thesealing fluid in the proper compressor holder,
pushing down hard. Unscrew the tire valve
cap, take out the filler tube and tighten the
fitting on the tire valve.
Attaching Filler Tube To Deflated Tire 3. Make sure the power switch of the
compressor is in the O (off) position.
4. Insert the plug into the power outlet in the center console, then start the engine.
Center Console Power Outlet
5. Start the compressor by placing the power switch in the I (on) position.
6. Inflate the tire to the pressure indicated on the tire placard, located on the driver’s side
B-pillar or the rear edge of the driver’s side
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page 209. In order to obtain a more
precise reading, check the pressure value on
pressure gauge with the compressor off. Air Compressor
7. If the pressure is not at least 26.1 psi (1.8 bar) after 15 minutes, disengage the
compressor from the valve and power outlet.
Then, move the vehicle forwards approxi -
mately 33 ft (10 m) in order to distribute the sealant inside the tire evenly, and then
repeat the inflation operation.
8. If you still cannot obtain a pressure of at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) within 15 minutes of turning
the compressor on, do not drive the vehicle,
and contact an authorized dealer.
9. Drive the vehicle for about 5 miles (8 km), stop, apply the electric park brake, and
recheck the tire pressure.
10. If the pressure is less than 26 psi (1.8 bar), DO NOT drive the vehicle, and see an autho -
rized dealer.
Tire Service Kit Sealant solution contains
latex. In case of an allergic reaction or rash,
consult a physician immediately. Keep Tire
Service Kit out of reach of children. If
swallowed, rinse mouth immediately with
plenty of water and drink plenty of water. Do
not induce vomiting! Consult a physician
immediately.
1 — Sealant Cartridge
2 — Filler Tube
WARNING!
5 — Power Switch
6 — Pressure Gauge
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