warning lights Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2010 Owner handbook (in English)

REFUELLING
Petrol engines: refuel with unleaded petrol with an
octane rating (RON) of 95 or higher only.
Diesel engines: refuel with diesel fuel compliant with
European specification EN590 only. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently
invalidate the warranty, depending on the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is
engaged, set the gearshift lever to neutral, fully depress the
clutch without pressing the accelerator, then turn the ignition key
to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait for theYandmwarning lights to turn off; turn the key to AVV and release it
as soon as the engine starts.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter reaches high temperatures
during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry
leaves, pine needles or other flammable material: fire
hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a
continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components
in order to help protect the environment.
ELECTRIC ACCESSORIES
If after having purchased your car you decide to add
accessories requiring electricity (that may otherwise
cause the battery to gradually lose power), please
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. They can
calculate the overall electric requirement and check that
the car’s electric system can support the required load
CODE CARD(for versions/markets where provided)
Keep this in a safe place, not in the car. We recommend
that you always carry the electronic code provided on
the CODE card with you, in case you need to perform
an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct car maintenance is essential to ensure that the
performance, safety features, environmental
friendliness and low running costs stay in tip-top
condition over the years.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS…
... information, tips and important warnings on the
correct use and maintenance of your car over time. Pay
special attention to the symbols
"(personal safety)#(environmental protection)â(car integrity).
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Multifunction display
C Rev counter
D Fuel gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT Instrument panel graphics lighting may vary according to the versions.
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Reconfigurable multifunction display
C Rev counter
D Fuel gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT Instrument panel graphics lighting may vary according to the versions.
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED INDICATOR)
This shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the fuel tank.
0 - tank empty.
1 - tank full
The warning light in the gauge lights up when there are only 8 to
10 litres of fuel remaining in the tank; refuel at the earliest op-
portunity.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. The
warning light on the indicator lights up to indicate an increase in
coolant temperature; in the event of this happening, switch off the
engine and contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider.
INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS
General warnings
The warning lights come on in conjunction with a dedicated mes-
sage and/or a buzzer where appropriate. These indications are
brief and precautionary and as such must not be considered as
exhaustive and/or alternative to the information contained in the
Owner’s Handbook, which you are recommended to read careful-
ly in all cases. Always refer to the information in this chapter in the
event of a failure signal.
Low brake fluid level (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 (or symbol on the display) comes on
when the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir falls below the
minimum level due to possible leaks in the circuit.
A specific message will be shown on the display.
Handbrake on (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 (or
symbol on the display) comes on when the handbrake is on. If
the car is moving a buzzer is also triggered.
IMPORTANT If the warning light comes on with the vehicle in mo-
tion, check that the handbrake is not engaged.
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EBD fault
Warning lightsx(red) and>light up at the same
time with the engine running to indicate an EBD sys-
tem fault or that the system is not available. Early
locking of the rear wheels may occur in the event of
sharp braking, causing the car to swerve. Under these
circumstances drive with extreme caution straight to
the nearest Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
to have the system checked. A specific message ap-
pears on the display.x
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ABS system fault (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 (or symbol on the display) lights up to
indicate a system fault. Under these circumstances, the braking sys-
tem will work as normal but without the extra performance offered
by the ABS system. Drive with caution and visit an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service Provider at your earliest convenience. A specif-
ic message appears on the display.>
Brake pads worn (amber)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights
up when the front brake pads show signs of wear; un-
der these circumstances have them replaced as soon as possible.
A specific message will be shown on the display.
IMPORTANT Because the car is equipped with a wear detection sys-
tem only for the front brake pads, when these are replaced the rear
brake pads should also be checked for wear.d
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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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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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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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