Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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ON CONSTANTLY:Low engine oil pressure(red)
FLASHING:Exhausted engine oil(diesel versions
with DPF only - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on, but it should go out as soon as the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on constantly along with a message on the
display (for versions/markets where provided) when the system
detects that engine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning lightvturns on when the car is
travelling (on some versions, together with the
message on the display), stop the car immediate-
ly and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
2. Exhausted engine oil(diesel versions with DPF only)
The warning light comes on flashing and a specific message will
appear on the display (for versions/markets where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following ways, depending on the
versions:
❍for 1 minute every two hours;
❍for three minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals
of five seconds until oil is changed.After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the
warning light will continue to flash in the same ways as described
above, until the oil is changed. A specific message will appear on
the display (for versions/markets where provided) in addition to
the warning light.
Flashing of the warning light is not a fault but indicates that the
oil needs to be changed as a consequence of normal use.
Note that engine oil degrades faster under the following circum-
stances:
❍mainly urban use of the car , requiring more frequent regen-
eration of the DPF;
❍use of the car for short drives, in which the engine does not
have time to reach its regular operating temperature
❍repeated interruptions to the regeneration process signalled by
the DPF warning light coming on.
Exhausted engine oil should be replaced as soon
as possible after the warning light comes on, and
never more than 500 km after it first comes on.
Failure to comply with the instructions above may result
in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the war-
ranty. Remember that the operation of this warning light
is not related to the amount of oil in the engine. There-
fore, do not simply top up when the light starts flashing.
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Hot engine coolant (red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds.
The warning light turns on when the engine is over-
heated. A specific message will be shown on the display.
If the warning light comes on, proceed as follows:
❍when driving normally: stop the car, switch off the engine and
check that the water level in the reservoir is not below the MIN
mark. If it is not, wait for a few minutes for the engine to cool
down then slowly and carefully open the cap, top-up with coolant
and check that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
Also visually check for leaks. If the warning light comes on again
at the next engine start-up, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
❍if the car is used under demanding conditions (e.g. towing trail-
ers uphill or fully loaded): slow down and, if the light stays on,
stop the car. Stop for two or three minutes with the engine run-
ning and slightly accelerated to assist better coolant circulation.
Then switch the engine off. Check correct fluid level as described
above.
IMPORTANT On particularly demanding journeys, it is advisable to
keep the engine on and slightly accelerated for a few minutes be-
fore switching it off.
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Door open (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) comes
on when one or more doors or the boot are not perfectly
closed. An acoustic signal is activated with the doors open and
the car moving. On some versions, the warning light (or symbol
on the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not perfectly
closed.´
EOBD/injection system fault (amber)
Under normal conditions, the warning light comes on
when the ignition key is turned to MAR, but should
go off as soon as the engine is started.
If the warning light remains on or comes on whilst driving, that
means that the injection system is not working properly; in partic-
ular, if the warning light comes on constantly, this indicates a mal-
function in the supply/ignition system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of performance, poor driveabil-
ity and high fuel consumption.
A specific message is displayed on certain versions.
Under these conditions, you can continue travelling at moderate
speed without demanding excessive effort from the engine. Pro-
longed use of the car with the warning light on may cause dam-
age. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
The warning light goes out after the fault disappears, but the in-
dication is stored in the system.U
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VDC system (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning
light turns on but should go off after a few seconds. If
the warning light does not go out, or if it remains lit up when dri-
ving, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. A specific message
is displayed on certain versions. The warning light will flash while
driving to indicate that the VDC system is intervening.
ASR fault
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light turns
on but should go off after a few seconds. If the warning light does
not go out, or if it remains lit up when driving, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services. A specific message is displayed on certain ver-
sions. The warning light will flash while driving to indicate that
the ASR system is intervening.
Hill Holder fault
This warning light comes on, on some versions together with the
*symbol and a message in the display, in the event of a Hill Hold-
er system fault. In this case, contact your nearest Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
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NOTE (petrol engines only)
If the warning light is flashing, this indicates that the catalytic
converter may be damaged.
If the warning light comes on intermittently, release the accelera-
tor 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 Authorised Service Provider as soon as possible.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible if the
Uwarning light does not light up
or if, while travelling, the warning light comes on
either fixed or blinking (in combination with a message
on the display on some versions). The operation of the
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warning light may be checked by traffic police using ap-
propriate equipment. Follow the laws in force in the coun-
try where you are driving.
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Alfa Romeo CODE fault/
alarm fault (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) will come
on (on some versions, with a message on the display) to indicate
an Alfa Romeo CODE system or alarm fault(for versions/markets,
where provided): In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
Break-in attempt
If this warning light flashes or, on some versions, if the symbol
appears in the display (together with the associated message) this
indicates a break-in attempt. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices as soon as possible.
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Glow plug preheating
(diesel versions) (amber)
When the key is turned to MAR, the warning light
comes on and it will go out when glow plugs reach the
preset temperature. THE engine may be started immediately af-
ter the warning light goes out.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature conditions, the warning
light comes on for a very short time only.
Glow plugs preheating fault
(diesel versions)
The warning light will flash (a message in the display will appear
on the display, on some versions) to indicate a fault in the glow
plugs preheating system. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible to eliminate the fault.
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Water in fuel filter
(diesel versions) (amber)
The warning light remains on constantly when driving
(together with a message in the display), to indicate the
presence of water in the diesel fuel filter.c
The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may
cause severe damage to the injection system and
irregular engine operation. If the
cwarning light
comes on in the instrument panel (together with a mes-
sage in the display) contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices as soon as possible to bleed the system. Water may
have entered the tank if this appears immediately after
refuelling: if this happens, switch the engine off immedi-
ately and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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Fuel reser ve – Limited range (amber)
This warning light comes on when about 8 to 10 litres
of fuel are left in the tank. A warning message will ap-
pear on the display (some versions only) when the re-
maining range less than approximately 50 km (or equivalent in
miles).K
If the warning light flashes with the car in motion,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Cruise Control (green)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the key is turned to
MAR, but should go out after a few seconds if the Cruise
Control function is off. The warning light comes on when the Cruise
Control wheel is turned to the ON position (see the “Cruise Con-
trol” paragraph in this chapter). A specific message appears on the
display.Ü
DPF (particulate trap) cleaning in
progress (diesel versions with DPF
only) (amber)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
turns on but should go off after a few seconds. The warning light
stays on constantly to notify the driver that the DPF system needs
to eliminate captured pollutants (particulate) by the regeneration
process.
The warning light does not come on during every DPF regenera-
tion, but only when driving conditions require notification to the dri-
ver. The warning light will go off if the car stays in motion until
regeneration has been completed.
The process normally takes about 15 minutes. Optimal conditions
for completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60 km/h
with engine revs above 2000 rpm.
Operation of this warning light does not indicate a fault and the car
does not need to be taken to a workshop. A specific message will
appear on the display when the warning light comes on (for ver-
sions/markets where provided).
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Speed limit exceeded (red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (for versions/markets where pro-
vided) comes on when the speed exceeds 120 km/h.
When the car exceeds the speed limit set in the setup Menu (e.g.
120 km/h), on some versions a message and a symbol are shown
in the display and an acoustic signal is activated.
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Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic
conditions, the weather and the laws in force. The
engine may be turned off while the DPF light is on;
however, repeated interruption of the regeneration process
may result in premature degradation of the engine oil.
For this reason, it is always advisable to wait for the light
to go off before turning off the engine, following the in-
structions appearing above. It is not a good idea to com-
plete DPF regeneration with the vehicle stationary.Generic fault (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light turns on in the following circumstances:
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possi-
ble to eliminate the fault.
Exterior lights fault
See the section on warning light6.
Brake lights fault
See description in the “Brake lights fault” section.
Fuel cut-off
This warning light comes on when the fuel cut-off inertia switch is
triggered. A specific message will be shown on the display.
Start&Stop fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when a fault is detected in the
Start&Stop system.
Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when a rain sensor fault is detected.
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Parking sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
See the section on warning light
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Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
This warning light comes on when a dusk sensor fault is detected.
AFS adaptive lights fault
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when an AFS adaptive light fault is de-
tected (see “AFS adaptive lights” in this chapter). A specific mes-
sage will be shown on the display.
Anti-pinch system fault
The warning light will come on when an anti-pinch system fault
is detected. A specific message will be shown on the display.
Engine oil pressure sensor fault
The warning light turns on when an engine oil pressure sensor fault
is detected. A specific message will be shown on the display.
Rear fog lights (amber)
The warning light comes on when the rear fog lights
are on. The LED over 4 button will also light up.4
Fog lights (green)
The warning light comes on when the fog lights are
on. The LED over 5 button
5will also light up.5
Side lights (green)
This warning light comes on when the side lights are
turned on.
Follow me home (green)
The warning light comes on (in combination with a message on
the display) when this device is used (see “Follow me home de-
vice” in this chapter).
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Dipped beam headlights (green)
The warning light comes on when the dipped beam
headlights are on.2U
Main beam headlights (blue)
The warning light comes on when the main beam head-
lights are on.1
Left direction indicator (green)
This warning light comes on when the direction indi-
cator stalk is moved downwards or when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
Right direction indicator (green)
The warning light comes on when the direction indica-
tor stalk is moved upwards or when the hazard warn-
ing light button is pressed.
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Start&Stop system on/off
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Start&Stop system fault
Turning the Start&Stop system on
A message will appear on the display when the Start&Stop system
is on.
The LED on the
Tbutton on control panel in the dashboard (see
“Start&Stop” in this chapter) is off.
Turning the Start&Stop off
❍Versions with multifunction display: a message will appear on
the display when the Start&Stop system is off.
❍Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display: TheTsym-
bol and a message will appear on the display when the
Start&Stop system is off.
The LED on the
Ubutton will be on when the system is off.
Start&Stop system fault
SymbolUwill flash to indicate a Start&Stop system fault. In this
case, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. A specific message
will be shown on the display.
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Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol will be shown
on the display if a dusk sensor fault is detected.1
Possible presence of ice on the road
On versions equipped with reconfigurable multifunc-
tion display, a message + symbol will appear when
the outdoor temperature falls to or below 3°C.
On versions with multifunctional display, only the message is shown.
IMPORTANT In the event of outdoor temperature sensor fault, dash-
es are shown on the display instead of the value.√
Fuel cut-off
On some versions the display will show a message +
symbol if the fuel cut-off trips. For the fuel cut-off sys-
tem reactivation procedure see paragraph “Fuel cut-off
system” in this chapter.s
Exterior lights fault
On some versions, a message + symbol will appear
on the display if a fault is detected in one of the fol-
lowing lights:
– daytime lights (DRL)
– sidelights/taillights
– direction indicators
– rear fog lights
– number plate lights.
The fault relating to these lights could be: one or more blown bulbs,
a blown protection fuse or a break in the electric connection.W
Brake lights fault
On some versions, a message + symbol will appear
on the display if a brake light fault is detected. The
fault may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown protec-
tion fuse or an interruption of the electric connection.T
Boot open
On some versions, a message + symbol on the dis-
play are shown when the boot is open.R
Bonnet open
On some versions, a message + symbol on the display
are shown when the bonnet is open.S
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Parking sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol will be shown
on the display if a parking sensor fault is detected.
Drive mode display (“Alfa DNA” system)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On versions equipped with a reconfigurable multifunction display,
a message + symbol associated with the selected driving mode -
“DYNAMIC”, “NORMAL” or “ALL WEATHER” - is shown. A warning
message is shown on the display if one of these driving modes is
not available.
On versions equipped with multifunction display, a letter (d or a)
associated with the selected driving mode is shown together with
a dedicated message.
Rain sensor fault
(for versions/markets where provided)
On some versions, a message + symbol will appear on
the display if a rain sensor fault is detected.u
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Engine oil level display
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR the display shows, for a
few seconds, the engine oil level. A warning message appears on
the display if the engine oil level is insufficient.
IMPORTANT To determine the correct engine oil quantity, always
check using the marks on the dipstick (see paragraph "Checking
levels" in the "Servicing and maintenance" section).
IMPORTANT For a correct engine oil level indication, perform the
check with the car parked on a level surface.
IMPORTANT To perform the engine oil level reading correctly, af-
ter turning the key to MAR wait for about 2 seconds before start-
ing the engine.
IMPORTANT The engine oil level may increase after a long stop.
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