Service light Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2011 Owner handbook (in English)

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SBR SYSTEM
(Seat Belt Reminder)
This system comprises of an acoustic signal, which in conjunction
with the
warns the driver and front passenger if their seat belts have not
been fastened.
fig. 95A0K0075m
On some versions there is also a panel (provided as an alternative
to the warning lights on the instrument panel) located above the
rear-view mirror fig. 95, which warns the front and back seat pas-
sengers via acoustic and visual signals if their seat belts have not
been fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to deactivate this system
permanently. The SBR system can only be reactivated via the dis-
play Set Up Menu (see chapter “Knowing your car”).
The red and green warning lights work as follows fig. 95:
❍1 = front left seat (this indicates the driver’s seat state in left-
hand drive versions)
❍2 = rear left seat (passenger)
❍3 = rear middle seat (passenger)
❍4 = rear right seat (passenger)
❍5 = front right seat (this indicates the passenger seat state in
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If the warning light ¬does not turn on when the key
is turned to MAR, or if it stays on when travelling (to-
gether with the message on the display on some ver-
sions), there could be a failure in the restraint systems. If
this is the case, the air bags or pretensioners may not be de-
ployed in the event of an accident or, less likely, they may
be deployed accidentally. Do not drive the car and contact
a Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider to have the sys-
tem checked immediately.
The expiry dates of the pyrotechnic charge and
clock contact are shown in the plate installed in-
side the glove compartment. Go to an Alfa Romeo
Authorised Service Provider when the time to have them
replaced approaches.
Do not travel with objects on your lap, in front of
your chest, or between your lips (e.g. pipes, pen-
cils, etc.): you may be seriously injured in the event
of a crash with air bag deployment.
If someone tries to steal or damage your car, and
in the event of floods, have the air bag system
checked by an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service
Provider.
With the ignition key inserted and turned to MAR,
the air bags can be deployed also with the car at
a standstill, if it is hit by another vehicle even if the
engine is off. For this reason, children must never sit on
the front seat, even if the car is not moving. Remember
that no safety device (airbag or pretensioner) will be de-
ployed in a crash if the key is inserted and turned to the
STOP position. Failure to deploy in such cases must not
be considered a sign of malfunction.
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the “
warning light turns on (front airbag on passenger’s
side enabled) and will blinks for a few seconds as
a reminder that the passenger airbag will be deployed
in the event of a crash and then go off.
The front air bags are deployed in the event of
more severe collisions than those required for de-
ploying the pretensioners.
For collisions in the range between the two thresholds, it
is normal for only the pretensioners to be activated.

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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❍engage the handbrake and place the gearbox in neutral;
❍turn the ignition key to the MAR position: warning lights m
andYon the instrument panel will light up;
❍wait for the warning lights to go out;
❍press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the
accelerator;
❍turn the ignition key to AVV as soon as warning light mgoes
out. Waiting too long will waste the heating work carried out
by the glow plugs. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If warning light mblinks for approximately 1
minute after starting or during prolonged crank-
ing, this indicates a fault in the glow plug pre-heat-
ing system. Use the car normally if the engine starts and
go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as possible.
It is dangerous to have the engine running indoors.
The engine takes in oxygen and discharges carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING PROCEDURE FOR PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❍engage the handbrake and place the gearbox in neutral;
❍press the clutch pedal down to the floor without touching the
accelerator;
❍turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the moment the en-
gine starts.
IMPORTANT
❍If the engine does not start on the first attempt, turn the igni-
tion key to STOP before repeating the operation.
❍If, when the ignition key is at MAR, the instrument panel warn-
ing light
Yremains on together with warning light U, turn
the key to STOP and then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try with the other keys provided with the car. If
you are still unable to start the engine contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
❍Never leave the ignition key on MAR when the engine is off.

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IMPORTANT Carry out these manoeuvres with the brake pedal pressed.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a front armrest, lift this up to
ensure that it does not interfere with the action of the handbrake.
fig. 110A0K0073m
The car should be locked after a few notches: if this
is not so, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to
have the handbrake adjusted.
PARKING THE CAR
Switch off the engine and pull up the handbrake. Engage a gear
(1stif the car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing downhill) and
leave the wheels steered to one side.
If the car is parked on a steep slope block the wheels with a wedge
or stone. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car.
HANDBRAKE fig. 110
To engage the handbrake pull lever A upwards until the car is se-
cured. To disengage slightly raise lever A, press and hold down but-
ton B and lower the lever.

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IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty Booklet.
You can also consult www.alfaromeo.com to find your nearest Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
STARTING THE ENGINE
If the Ywarning light in the instrument panel remains on con-
stantly, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services immediately.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an auxiliary
battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat one.
For engine starting follow the procedure below, fig. 112:
❍connect the positive terminal (+) of the booster battery only
with the point indicated on the vehicle battery (writing OK
figure 112) and nowhere else;
❍with a second lead, connect the negative terminal (–) of the
auxiliary battery to an earthing point
Eon the engine or the
gearbox of the car to be started;
❍when the engine has been started, follow the sequence above
in reverse order to remove the leads.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider if you cannot
start the engine after several attempts.
IMPORTANT Never connect the negative terminals of the two bat-
teries directly! If the auxiliary battery is installed on another car,
prevent accidental contact between metallic parts of the two cars.
fig. 112A0K0247m

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Halogen bulbs must be handled holding the metal-
lic part only. Touching the transparent part of the
bulb with your fingers may reduce the intensity
of the light emitted and even compromise the longevity
of the bulb itself. In the event of accidental contact, wipe
the bulb with an alcohol-soaked cloth and leave to dry.
Modifications or repairs to the electrical system
(electronic control units) that are not carried out
properly or do not take the technical specifications
of the system into account can cause malfunctions lead-
ing to the risk of fire.
Halogen bulbs contain pressurised gas which may
cause small fragments of glass to be projected out-
wards if the bulb is broken.
Due to the high power supply voltage, gas dis-
charge bulbs (Bi-Xenon) should only be replaced
by specialised personnel: danger of death! Contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
IMPORTANT When the weather is cold or damp or after heavy rain
or after washing, the surface of headlights or rear lights, may steam
up and/or form drops of condensation on the inside. This is a nat-
ural phenomenon due to the difference in temperature and humidity
between the inside and the outside of the glass which does not
indicate a fault and does not compromise the normal operation of
lighting devices. The mist disappears quickly turning the lights on,
starting from the centre of the diffuser, extending progressively
towards the edges.
CHANGING A BULB
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
❍Before changing a bulb check the contacts for oxidation;
❍blown bulbs must be replaced with others of the same type
and power:
❍after replacing a headlight bulb, always check its alignment;
❍when a light is not working, check that the corresponding fuse
is intact before changing the bulb. For the location of fuses, re-
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CHANGING AN EXTERIOR BULB
FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS fig. 131
These contain the bulbs for the side lights/day lights (DRL), dipped
beams, main beams and direction indicators. The bulbs are arranged
as follows:
A. Side lights/day lights and main beam headlights;
B. Dipped beam headlights;
C. Direction indicators.
SIDE LIGHTS/DAY LIGHTS (DRL)
These are LEDs. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace
these lights.
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover A-fig. 131;
❍remove the connector A-fig. 132 and then open the tabs B to-
wards;
❍extract the bulb C and replace it;
❍refit the new lamp, making sure that it is locked correctly, and
secure the tabs B again and reconnect the connector A;
❍finally refit the cover A-fig. 131.
fig. 131A0K0201mfig. 132A0K0202m

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DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❍remove cover B-fig. 131;
❍remove the connector A-fig. 133, press the tab B forward and
then release by pushing it towards the inside the car;
❍extract the bulb C and replace it;
❍refit the new lamp, making sure that it is locked correctly, and
secure the tab B again and reconnect the connector A;
❍finally refit cover B-fig. 131.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Front
To replace the bulb, turn the cover C-fig. 131 anticlockwise by ¼
of a turn and replace the bulb + bulb holder assembly A-fig. 134.
Side
These are LEDs. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace
these lights.
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace these bulbs.
fig. 133A0K0203mfig. 134A0K0204m

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REAR LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the taillights, brake lights, direction indicators (bulbs
in fixed light cluster), reverse light and rear fog light (bulb in light
cluster on boot hatch).
Removing the fixed light cluster
Proceed as follows:
❍open the boot and loosen the rear light cluster fastening screw
A-fig. 135;
❍extract the light cluster by removing it with both hands in the
direction of the arrow (see fig. 135);
❍connect the electrical connector and replace the bulb concerned.
TAILLIGHTS/BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace
these lights.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
With the light cluster removed, to replace the bulb undo the two
screws A-fig. 136, remove the bulb holder and replace bulb B.
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THIRD BRAKE LIGHTS
These are LEDs and are located on the spoiler integrated on the
boot hatch. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to replace these
lights.
NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS
To change the bulb proceed as follows:
❍remove number plate lights group A-fig. 139;
❍turn bulb holder B-fig. 140 anticlockwise, remove bulb C and
replace it.
fig. 139A0K0147mfig. 140A0K0146m