Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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Follow the procedure below to restore correct operation of the
car:
❍turn the ignition key to MAR;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the right-hand direction indicator;
❍activate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍deactivate the left-hand direction indicator;
❍turn the ignition key to STOP.
If, after a collision, you smell fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reset the system to avoid fire
risk.
INTERIOR FITTINGS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Upper compartment
Operate in the point shown by the arrow to open the compartment
A-fig. 54.
Passenger side glove compartment
Operate A handle fig. 55 to open the compartment. When the com-
partment is opened a courtesy light comes on.
There is a map pocket in the compartment and a sunglass holder
on the back of the hatch.
fig. 54A0K0142mfig. 55A0K0100m

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On some versions the compartments may be heated/cooled by an
air vent connected to the climate control system (operate wheel
A-fig. 55a to adjust the air flow rate to the lower compartment).
In versions with dual-zone automatic climate control system, the glove
compartment is set to the same temperature as the passenger's side.
In versions with dual zone automatic climate control system, a bot-
tle/can holder is present inside the compartment on passenger
side.
One 50 cl bottle and two slim cans can be fitted inside at the same
time. The handbook may be inserted under the bottle holder with
the longer side facing towards the front of the car.
fig. 55aA0K0185m
Do not travel with the compartments open: the
front seat occupants could be injured in case of
an accident.
FRONT ARM REST
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located between the front seats. To bring this to the stan-
dard position of use, push it down as shown in the figure.
There is a compartment inside the arm rest: lift the A cover
fig. 56 to access the compartment.
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fig. 57aA0K0217m
REAR ARM REST fig. 57
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To use A armrest fig. 57, lower it as shown in the figure. Two B
cup or can holders are obtained in the arm rest. To use these, pull
C tab in the direction shown by the arrow.
These is also an oddments compartment provided in the armrest;
this can be accessed by raising the flap.
fig. 57A0K0211m
SKI COMPARTMENT fig. 57a
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The compartment may be used for carrying long loads. To access
the compartment, lower the rear arm rest and then press A de-
vice fig. 57a to lower the B hatch.

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CIGAR LIGHTER fig. 59
This is located on the central tunnel. Press A button to activate
the cigar lighter. After a few seconds the button goes back to its
initial position and the cigar lighter is ready for use.
IMPORTANT Always check that the cigar lighter has turned itself off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect to the socket devices with power high-
er than 180 W. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors.
The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle it care-
fully and make sure children don’t touch it: risk of
fire and/or burning.
fig. 59A0K0087m
POWER SOCKET fig. 58
This is located on the left-hand side of the boot. This operation is
possible only with the key turned to MAR.
IMPORTANT Do not connect to the socket devices with power high-
er than 180 W. Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
adaptors.
fig. 58A0K0140m

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fig. 60A0K0112m
ASHTRAY fig. 60
The ashtray is a removable plastic box with spring loaded open-
ing that can be fitted into the glass/can holder on the central con-
sole.
IMPORTANT Do not use the ashtray as a waste paper basket: it might
catch fire in contact with cigarette stubs.
SUN VISORS fig. 61
These are located at the sides of the internal rearview mirror. They
may be positioned at the front and to the side.
A courtesy mirror with light is fitted behind the visors. The light al-
lows to use the mirror in poor visibility conditions. Lift the A cover
fig. 61 to access the mirror.
fig. 61A0K0113m
fig. 62A0K0212m
FIRE EXTINGUISHER fig. 62
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is located under the passenger seat.
NOTEOn some versions, the fire extinguisher is fitted on the right
side of the boot inside a specific container.

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ELECTRIC SUN ROOF
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The sun roof comprises two glass panels; the front one is mobile
and the rear one fixed. These are equipped with two sun blinds
(front and rear) that can be moved manually. With the sun roof
closed, the blinds can be placed in any position.
OPERATION
The sunroof can be operated only with the ignition key turned to
MAR. The controls A and B-Fig. 63 on the front courtesy light trim,
operate the sun roof opening/closing functions.
Opening the sunroof
Press button A-fig. 63 and hold it pressed: the front glass panel will
assume the spoiler position. Press button A again and operate the
control for longer than half a second to move the roof window to
an intermediate position (“Comfort” position).
Press the opening control for longer than half a second to open the
roof entirely. The front panel can be stopped in an intermediate po-
sition by pressing button A again.
Closing the sunroof
With the sunroof in the fully open position, press button B-fig. 62
and, if the button is operated for more than half a second, the front
roof glass with automatically assume the intermediate position
(comfort position).
If the button is operated again for about half a second the roof
will assume the spoiler position. Lastly, if the button B is pressed
again, the roof will assume the fully closed position.
fig. 63A0K0131m

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CONTENTSWhen leaving the car, always remove the key from
the ignition device to avoid the risk of injury due
to accidental operation of the sun roof; it presents
a risk to those left on board: improper use of the roof
can be dangerous. Before round during operation, always
check that no-one is at risk of being injured by the mov-
ing sunroof or by objects getting caught and dragged
by it.
Do not open the sun roof in the presence of snow
or ice: it may be damaged.
fig. 64A0K0233m
SUN CURTAINS
Grip the handle A-fig. 64 to open the curtain and pull in the direc-
tion of the arrow to achieve the required position. To close them,
carry out the procedure in reverse.
ANTI-PINCH SAFETY SYSTEM
The sun roof has an anti-pinch safety system capable of detecting
the presence of an object whilst the roof is closing; when this hap-
pens the system stops and the glass travel is immediately reversed.

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MAINTENANCE/EMERGENCY
In case of emergency or maintenance the roof can be moved man-
ually when there is no power supply (opening/closing of the front
glass panel) by carrying out the following operations:
❍remove cap A-fig. 65 set between the two sun curtains;
❍take the Allen key B supplied, which is located in the on-board
documentation container or in the tool container in the luggage
compartment;
❍introduce the key into housing C and turn it:
– clockwise to open the roof;
– anti-clockwise, to close the roof.
fig. 65A0K0132m
INITIALISATION PROCEDURE
The sunroof must be re-initialised after disconnecting the battery
or if the relevant protection fuse is blown.
Proceed as follows:
❍press button B-fig. 63 until the roof is entirely closed. Then
release the button;
❍press B button and keep it pressed for at least 10 seconds
and/or until the glass panel clicks forwards. Release the but-
ton at this point;
❍press button B within 5 seconds of this operation and keep it
pressed: the glass panel will complete a full opening and clos-
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DOORS
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING/UNLOCKING
FUNCTION
Locking the doors from the outside
With the doors closed press button Áon the remote control or turn
the metal insert (located inside the key) in the driver’s door lock.
The LED over the button
≈will light up to indicate that the
doors have been locked.
The door locking function is operated:
❍with all the doors closed;
❍with all the doors closed and boot open.
fig. 66A0K0145m
Unlocking the doors from the outside
Press button Ëon the remote control or turn the metal insert (lo-
cated inside the key) in the driver’s door lock.
Locking/unlocking the doors from the inside
Press≈. The button has an LED that indicates the state (locked
or unlocked) of the doors.
LED on: doors locked. Press the button
≈again to unlock all
doors and switch the LED off:
LED off: doors unlocked. Press the button
≈again to lock
all doors. The doors will be locked only if all the doors are prop-
erly shut.
Once the doors have been locked via the remote control or the key
pawl, it will no longer be possible to unlock them by pressing but-
ton
≈.
IMPORTANT With the central locking function on, pull the inside
lever on the passenger’s door to unlock the door (the LED will stay
on). All doors will be unlocked if the inside lever on the driver’s
door is pulled.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when
the child lock is engaged.
If a power supply is not present (blown fuse, battery disconnect-
ed, etc.) it is, however, possible to lock the doors manually.

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CHILD LOCKS
This system prevents the rear doors from being opened from the
inside.
This device A-fig. 67 can be engaged only with rear doors open:
❍position 1 - device engaged (door locked);
❍position 2 - device not engaged (door may be opened from the
inside).
The device remains engaged even if the doors are unlocked re-
motely.
IMPORTANT The rear doors cannot be opened from the inside when
the child lock is engaged.
Always use this device when carrying children.
After engaging the child lock on both rear doors,
check for proper engagement by trying to open a
rear door with the internal handle.
fig. 67A0K0167m