Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

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SYMBOLS
Some components of the car have coloured labels whose sym-
bols indicate precautions to be observed when using this compo-
nent. Under the bonnet there is also a label that summarises all
the symbols.
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
This is an electronic engine locking system which increases pro-
tection against attempted thefts of the car. It is automatically ac-
tivated when the ignition key is extracted.
Each key contains an electronic device which modulates the sig-
nal emitted during ignition by an antenna built into the ignition de-
vice. This signal is the ‘password’ which changes at each ignition
and which the control unit uses to recognise the key and enable
ignition.
OPERATION
The Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit sends an acknowl-
edgement code to the engine management control unit to deacti-
vate the inhibitor each time the car is started by turning the igni-
tion key to MAR.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo CODE system control unit
has recognised the code transmitted from the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to STOP, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system deactivates the functions of the engine management
control unit. Warning light
Ylights up on the instrument panel
if the code is not correctly recognised during ignition.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and then to MAR; if it is still
locked, try again with the other keys that come with the car. If you
are still unable to start the engine contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
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Warning lightYcomes on when driving
❍If the warning lightYturns on, this means that the system
is running a self-test (due for example to a voltage drop).
❍Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if theYwarning light
stays on.
KEYS
CODE CARD(for versions/markets, where provided)
A CODE card fig.14 is provided together with the keys. On the card
you will find a mechanical code A and an electronic code B. Keep
the codes in a safe place, not in the car.
The Electronic components inside the key may be
damaged if the key is subjected to shocks.
fig. 14A0K0008m
A
B
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MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A-fig.15 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door lock.
fig. 15A0K0047mfig. 16A0K0048m
Press B button fig.16 only with the key away from
your body, especially your eyes and from objects
which could get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do
not leave the key unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being handled, e.g. by a
child.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A-fig.16 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door lock.
Press B button to open/close the metal insert.
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Unlocking the doors and the boot
Briefly pressËbutton: unlock of doors and boot, timed operation
of ceiling lights, double flash of the direction indicators (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
Door lock is automatically released if the fuel cut-off system trips.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot are
not closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators start flashing
quickly.
Locking the doors and the boot
Briefly pressÁbutton: lock of doors and boot with ceiling lights off
and single flash of direction indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
If one or more door are open, the doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). The doors will be locked even
if the boot is open.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are auto-
matically locked if this specific function has been set (only on ver-
sions with multi-function reconfigurable display).
When the doors are locked from outside the car (using the remote
control), A LED fig.17 will light up for a few seconds and then start
flashing (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside the car (by pressing
≈)
the LED will remain on constantly.
Opening the boot
PressRbutton to open the boot using the remote control. The
direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that the boot has
been opened.
fig. 17A0K0122m
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REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS
The system can acknowledge up to 8 remote controls. If you need
to request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services, taking the CODE card (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), an identity document and documents proving your own-
ership of the car with you.
fig. 18A0K0051m
Used batteries are harmful to the environment.
They should be disposed of as specified by law in
special containers or taken to an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service Provider, which will take care of their dis-
posal.
REPLACING THE BATTERY KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Proceed as follows:
❍press A button fig.18 and open out the B metal insert; turn C
screw to
:using a small point screwdriver;
❍remove the D battery holder case and replace E battery re-
specting the polarity; reinsert D case into the key and secure
it by turning C screw to
Á.
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SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets where provided)
This safety device prevents operation of the inside door handles
and of the door locking/unlocking button. We recommend that
you activate this device whenever you park your car.
Switching the device on
The device is enabled on all the doors by quickly double-pressing
the
Ábutton on the key.
The engagement of the device is indicated by three flashes of the
direction indicators and the flashing of A LED fig. 19. The device
will not switch on if one or more doors are not closed correctly.Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossi-
ble to open the doors from inside the car. Before
engaging the device, check that there is no one left
on board. If the remote control battery is flat, the device
can only be disengaged by using the metal insert in ei-
ther of the door locks.
Switching the device off
The device disengages automatically by:
❍opening the driver’s door using the metal insert;
❍pressing theËbutton on the remote control;
❍turning the ignition key to the MAR position
fig. 19A0K0122m
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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of key
Mechanical key
Key with remote control
Direction indicators flashing
(only for key with
remote control)
Deterrence LED
Doors
unlocking
Tu r n k e y
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Tu r n k e y
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
Ëbutton
double flashing
Switching offLocking the doors
from the outside
Tu r n k e y
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Tu r n k e y
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly pressÁbutton
flashes once
Switching on con-
stantly for about 3
seconds, followed
by deterrence LED
flashingSafe Lock engage-
ment (for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Double pressingÁbutton
flashes three times
Double flash,
followed by
deterrence flashingUnlocking the
tailgate boot
–
–
Briefly pressRbutton
flashes twice
Deterrence LED
IMPORTANT Windows will lower down when the doors are unlocked; they will be wound up when the doors are locked.
Windows down
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Hold pressed
Ëbutton
(for longer than
2 seconds)
flashes twice
Switching offWindows up
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Hold pressedÁbutton
(for longer than 2
seconds)
flashes once
Deterrence LED
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
OPERATION OF THE ALARM
The alarm intervenes in the following instances:
❍unauthorised opening of doors/bonnet/boot (perimeter pro-
tection);
❍unauthorised operation of ignition system (ignition key rotat-
ed to MAR);
❍the battery cables cutting;
❍when someone is moving inside the passenger compartment
(volumetric protection);
❍anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual sig-
nal (flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The
alarm triggering modes may vary according to the markets. There
is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition
key is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is configured to comply with the regulations
existing in different countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control to-
wards the car, then press and release
Ábutton. Except specific
markets, the system produces a visual and acoustic signal and
enables door locking.
A self-diagnostic stage precedes the turning on of the alarm: In case
of faults the system will generate a further acoustic and/or visu-
al signal using the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emit-
ted and/or the LED on the dashboard flashes, wait about 4 sec-
onds and switch off the alarm by pressing
Ëbutton, check that the
doors, bonnet and boot are closed correctly and then reactivate the
system by pressing
Ábutton.
If the alarm produces an acoustic signal even when the doors, bon-
net and boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system
operation: in this case, go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
PressËbutton. The following operations are performed (exclud-
ing specific markets):
❍the direction indicators flash twice;
❍two brief acoustic signals are emitted;
❍the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT Activating the central opening using the key metal
insert the alarm does not turn off.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, completely
close the side windows and sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press A button fig. 20 before switching
on the alarm. The deactivation of the function is indicated by the
LED on A button flashing for several seconds.
The volume sensing/anti-tilt protection disabling procedure must
be repeated each time the key is turned off.
EXCLUDING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. for long storage of the car),
lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with remote con-
trol in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote control run
out or the system fails, the alarm can be switched off by placing
the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
fig. 20A0K0130m
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IGNITION SWITCH
The key can be turned to three different positions fig. 21:
❍STOP: engine off, key can be extracted, steering locked. Some
electric devices (e.g. car radio, central door locking system,
alarm, etc.) can work;
❍MAR: driving position. All electric devices can work;
❍ON: starting the engine.
The ignition switch is fitted with an electronic safety system that
requires the ignition key to be turned back to STOP if the engine
will not start, before the starting operation can be repeated.
fig. 21A0K0063m
Iftheignitionswitchistamperedwith(e.g.:at-
tempted theft), have it checked over by an Alfa
Romeo Authorised Service Provider as soon as pos-
sible.
Always remove the key when you leave your car
to prevent someone from accidentally operating
the controls. Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage 1
stgear if the car is parked uphill or reverse if the
car is parked downhill. Never leave children unattended
in the car.
STEERING LOCK
Engagement
When the key is at STOP, remove the key and turn the steering
wheel until it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn the ignition key to MAR.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-
market operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g.: installation of
anti-theft device). This could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in the non-
compliance of the car with approval requirements.
Never remove the key while the car is moving. The
steering wheel should lock automatically as soon
as it is turned. This also applies to when the car is
towed.
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