ignition Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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Heated seats(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key at MAR, turn the A ring fig.25 to turn the function
on/off. Heating can be set to 3 different levels (0 = seat heat-
ing off).
fig. 25A0K0215m
Memorising driver’s seat positions
The buttons C allow three different driver’s seat positions to be
memorised and recalled.
To memorise a seat position, adjust it with the various controls,
then press the button where you want to memorise the position
for several seconds. The performed memorisation is confirmed by
a beep.
When a new seat position is memorised, the previously memorised
position on the same button is automatically overwritten.
To recall a memorised position, press the relevant button briefly.
IMPORTANT Electric adjustment is only possible with the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON and for approximately 1 minute after turn-
ing it to STOP. The seat (driver's side or passenger's side) can be
moved after opening the relevant door for about 3 minutes, or as
long as the door is re-closed.
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Rear view mirror electric folding
(for versions/markets where provided)
To fold back the mirrors press C button fig. 31. Press the button
once again to turn the mirrors back to the driving position.
Manual rear view mirror folding fig. 32
If required, the mirrors can be folded back manually from posi-
tion 1 to position 2.
IMPORTANT When driving, the mirrors should always be in posi-
tion 1.Adjusting the mirror
The mirrors can be adjusted/folded only if the ignition key is in
MAR position.
Select the mirror you wish to adjust using A device fig. 31:
❍device in position 1: left mirror selected;
❍device in position 2: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press B button in the four directions
shown by the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is complete, turn A device to position
0 to prevent accidental movements.
fig. 31A0K0066mfig. 32A0K0052m
EXTERNAL REARVIEW MIRRORS
As the driver’s external rearview mirror is curved,
it may slightly alter the perception of distance.
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SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn A ring fig. 40 to2.The
day lights are switched off and the side lights and dipped beam head-
lights are switched on. The warning light
3in the instrument pan-
el comes on.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key at STOP
or removed, by turning the ring A-fig. 40 first to
Oand then to
2.
The warning light
3on the instrument panel will come on. Op-
erate the direction indicator stalk to select the side (right or left).
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system consists of an infrared LED sensor combined with a rain
sensor installed on the windscreen. It can detect changes of light
intensity outside the car according to the light sensitivity setting
programmed in the set-up menu: the higher the sensitivity, the low-
er the amount of external light needed to switch the lights on.
Activation
The dusk sensor is activated by turning the A ring fig. 40 to2A.
In this way the side lights and dipped beam headlights are both
switched on automatically according to the outside light level.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
LEFT STALK fig. 40
The left stalk operates most of the external lights. The external
lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various controls on the dashboard
will come on when the external lights are switched on.
DAY LIGHTS (DRL) “Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key turned to MAR and A ring fig.40 turned to
position
Othe day lights are turned on; the other lights remain off.
For day light functions, see the “Menu Items” paragraph in this
chapter. If the function is deactivated, no lights are switched on
when the A ring is turned to position
O.
fig. 40A0K0099m
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EXTERIOR COURTESY LIGHTS
This function lights up the vehicle and the space around it when
the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are unlocked by pressing the
Ëbutton on the remote control (or the boot is unlocked by press-
ing
R), the dipped beam headlights, side lights and number
plate lights are activated.
The lights remain lit for approximately 25 seconds unless the doors
and boot are locked once again, the doors or boot are opened
and closed or the instrument panel is activated. In these cases they
go out after 5 seconds.
The exterior courtesy lights can be enabled/disabled using the Set-
up Menu (see the paragraph “Menu Items” in this chapter).
“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the area in front of the car
for a certain amount of time.
Activation
With the ignition key on STOP or removed, pull A stalk fig. 40 to-
wards the steering wheel within 2 minutes of the engine switch-
ing off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights stay on for an extra 30
seconds up to a maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights are
switched off automatically.
The
3warning light on the instrument panel will light up (and
the corresponding message will appear on the display) as long as
the function is active.
The light comes on when the stalk is first moved and stays on un-
til the function is automatically deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk increases only the amount of time the lights stay on.
Deactivation
Keep the A stalk fig. 40 pulled towards the steering wheel for more
than 2 seconds.
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Move the stalk up (unstable position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this position. When released, the stalk
will return to its default position and the wiper will be automati-
cally stopped.WINDOW CLEANING
The right stalk controls windscreen wiper/washer and heated rear
windscreen wiper/washer operation.
WINDSCREEN WIPER/WASHER fig. 41
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR. A Ring can take
three different positions:
Owindscreen wiper off;
≤intermittent operation (low speed);
AUTO rain sensor activation (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) (the windscreen wiper speed is automatically adapt-
ed to the intensity of the rain)
nintermittent operation;
≥slow operation;
¥fast operation.
fig. 41A0K0097m
Do not use the windscreen wipers to remove lay-
ers of snow or ice from the windscreen. In such con-
ditions, the windscreen wipers may be subjected to
excessive stress, prompting intervention from the motor
protection which prevents operation for a few seconds. If
operation is not restored, even after turning the key and
restarting the engine, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with the
blades lifted from the windscreen.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel (unstable position) to op-
erate the windscreen washer jet. Keep the stalk pulled for more
than half a second, with just one movement, to operate windscreen
washer/wiper jet at the same time.
The wiper stops working three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approximately six seconds completes the wip-
ing cycle.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an electronic driving aid that allows you to drive at a speed
of above 30 km/h on long and straight dry roads (e.g. motor-
ways), at a preset speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal.
It is therefore not recommended to use this device on country roads
with traffic. Do not use it in town.
TURNING THE DEVICE ON
Turn ring A-fig. 43 to ON. The device cannot be turned on in 1stor
reverse gear. It is advisable to engage it in 5thgear or higher.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Activation
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
Turn B ring fig. 41 from position
Oto position'to turn on the
rear window wiper as follows:
❍intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off;
❍synchronised operation (but with half-stroke frequency) when
the windscreen wiper is on;
❍continuous operation with reverse engaged and windscreen
wiper on.
With reverse gear engaged and windscreen wiper on, the rear win-
dow wiper is activated in continuous mode. Pushing the stalk to-
wards the dashboard (temporary position) the rear window wash-
er jet will activate.
Keeping the stalk pushed for more than half a second also the rear
window wiper will activate. Releasing the stalk will activate the
smart washing function, as described for the windscreen wiper.
fig. 43A0K0098m
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B switch operates the map reading light.
B switch positions:
❍central position (position 1): C and D lights are always off;
❍pressed to the left (position 0): C light on;
❍pressed to the right (position 2): D light on.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the car, make sure that both
switches are in the central position: closing the doors the lights will
go out avoiding to drain the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left inadvertently in the On position,
the ceiling lights will turn off automatically 15 minutes after turn-
ing the engine off.
CEILING LIGHT TIMING
On certain versions, two different timed switching-on modes have
been provided to facilitate getting in/out of the car at night or with
poor lighting.
Timing while getting into the car
The ceiling lights switch on according to the following modes:
❍for about 10 seconds when the front doors are unlocked;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❍for about 10 seconds when the doors are closed.
The timing is interrupted when the ignition is turned to MAR.
Timing while getting out of the car
After removing the key from the ignition switch, the courtesy lights
will turn on as follows:
❍within 2 minutes from turning the engine off for about 10
seconds;
❍for about 3 minutes when one of the doors is opened;
❍when one of the doors is closed for about 10 seconds.
Timing will stop automatically when locking the doors.
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REAR CEILING LIGHT
Press the A lens fig. 45 to turn the light on/off.
The light will stay on for a few seconds after the doors are closed
and will then go off automatically. The light will go out when the
ignition is turned to MAR.
IMPORTANT The light will go out automatically after a few minutes
if a door is forgotten open. Open another door or close and reopen
the concerned door.
fig. 45A0K0092mfig. 46A0K0114m
COURTESY LIGHTS fig. 46
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Two B courtesy lights are present behind the sun visors. Lift the A
cover to turn the lights on.
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PUDDLE LIGHTS fig. 47
These lights are located in the front and rear doors. They are turned
on/off when any door is opened regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.
BOOT LIGHT fig. 48
This is located on the left-hand side of the boot. This light comes
on automatically when the boot is opened and switches off when
it is closed.
The light will be turned on/off regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
fig. 47A0K0221m
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT fig. 49
This light comes on automatically when the glove compartment is
opened and switches off when it is closed.
The light will be turned on/off regardless of the position of the
ignition key.
fig. 49A0K0171m
fig. 48A0K0141m
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AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS
(Adaptive Frontlight System) fig. 52
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with xenon headlamps which directs the
main light beam and continuously and automatically adapts it to
the driving conditions round bends/when cornering. The system
directs the light beam to light up the road in the best way, taking
into account the speed of the vehicle, the bend/corner angle and
the speed of steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically activated when the engine
is started. In this condition, LED A-fig. 52 will stay off. When the
button is pressed the adaptive lights (if on) are deactivated and the
LED A-fig. 52 in the button comes on continuously.
Press button again to turn the adaptive lights on (LED off).
fig. 52A0K0123m
DOOR LOCK fig. 53
Press≈to lock all the doors at the same time (the LED on the
button will light up when the doors are locked. Locking takes place
regardless of the position of the ignition key.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
This system is tripped after a collision and activates the following
functions:
❍cutting off fuel supply and consequently stopping the engine;
❍automatically unlocking the doors;
❍turning on the inside lights.
The intervention of the system is indicated by a message shown
on the display. Carefully check the car for fuel leaks, for instance
in the engine compartment, below the car or near the tank area.
After a crash, turn the ignition key to STOP to avoid draining the
battery.
fig. 53A0K0145m
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