Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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REFUELLING THE CAR
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol. The petrol octane rating (RON) must not
be lower than 95.
In order to prevent damage to the catalytic converter never intro-
duce even the smallest amount of leaded petrol, even in the event
of an emergency.
DIESEL ENGINES
Only use diesel fuel compliant with European specification EN590.
The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, depend-
ing on the damage caused.
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low, the diesel thickens due to
the formation of paraffin clots with consequent defective operation
of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems, different types of diesel are dis-
tributed according to the season: summer type, winter type and
arctic type (cold, mountain areas). If refuelling with diesel fuel
whose features are not suitable for the temperature of use, it is ad-
visable to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART additive with the fuel, in the pro-
portions shown on the container. Pour the additive into the tank
before the fuel.
When parking or storing the car for a long time in the mountains
or cold areas, it is advisable to refuel using locally available fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep the tank over 50% full.

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fig. 89A0K0115mfig. 90A0K0222m
FUEL FILLER CAP
The fuel cap is unlocked when the central locking system is released
and automatically locked when the central locking system is ap-
plied.
To open
Press the flap A-fig. 89 to release it and reach the fuel filler cap
B. Then press the cap B and turn it anticlockwise.
The cap has a loss prevention device C which secures it to the flap
so that it cannot be lost. Attach the cap to device D during refu-
elling.
How to open the flap in an emergency
In case of emergency, pull the cord A-fig. 90 on the right-hand side
of the boot to open the fuel flap.
Pull the cord to release the lock. Then press the flap to open it.
Closing
Release the cap B from the device D and insert it in its housing.
Tighten the cap in a clockwise direction until one or more clicks are
heard. Finally, close the flap A and check that is it correctly locked.
The hermetic seal may cause a slight increase in pressure in the
tank. A suction noise when you release the cap is therefore entirely
normal.
Do not place naked flames or lit cigarettes near
to the fuel filler: fire risk. Keep your face away
from the fuel tank opening to avoid breathing in
harmful vapours.

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The catalytic converter and particulate filter (DPF)
reach very high temperatures during operation.
Do not park the vehicle on grass, dry leaves, pine
needles or other flammable material: fire hazard.
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The devices for reducing petrol engine emissions are the following:
catalytic converter, lambda sensors and anti-evaporation system.
The following devices are used for reducing diesel fuel engine emis-
sions: oxidising catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
and particulate filter (DPF).
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a mechanical filter, fitted in the exhaust system, which al-
most completely eliminates carbon particle emissions.

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fig. 93A0K0161mfig. 92A0K0160m
Never press button C-fig. 92 when travelling.
The rear seat is fitted with inertia seat belts with three anchor points
and a reel. Fasten the rear seat belts as shown in fig. 93
SAFETY
SEAT BELTS
USING THE SEAT BELTS
Wear the belt keeping the chest straight and rested against the back-
rest. To fasten the seat belts, hold tongue A-fig. 92 and insert it
into buckle B, until the locking click is heard.
If the seatbelt jams when pulling it out, let it rewind for a short
stretch and then pull it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button C. Guide the seat belt
with your hand while it is rewinding, to prevent it from twisting.

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Remember that, in the event of a violent collision,
backseat passengers not wearing seat belts rep-
resent a serious danger to the front-seat passen-
gers as well as to themselves.
IMPORTANT The backrest is correctly secured when the “red band”
B-fig. 94 in the backrest lowering levers A disappears. This red band
indicates that the backrest is not secured. IMPORTANT When putting the back seats back to their normal po-
sition, make sure the seat belts are positioned so they are ready
to use. Make sure the backrest is properly secured on both
sides (red bands B-fig. 94 not visible) to prevent it
from moving forward in the event of sharp brak-
ing, which may cause injuries to passengers.
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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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Front seats (warning light no. 1 = driver and
no. 5 = passenger)
Driver
If the driver is the only occupant and the seat belt is not fastened,
when 20 km/h is exceeded or when travelling at a speed from 10
to 20 km/h for longer than 5 seconds, an acoustic signal sequence
will be started (front seats) consisting of a tone for 6 seconds fol-
lowed by a 90 second beep. The warning light will blink. Once the
cycle is complete, the warning lights stay on with a fixed light un-
til the car is turned off. The acoustic signal will be interrupted im-
mediately when the driver’s seat belt is fastened and the warning
light will turn green.
If the seat belt is again unfastened when the car is in motion, the
acoustic signal and the red warning light blinking resume as de-
scribed previously.
Passenger
A similar solution applies for the front passenger, with the differ-
ence that the warning light turns green and the signal is interrupted
also when the passenger leaves the car.
If both front seat belts are unfastened with the car in motion a few
seconds apart, the acoustic signal will refer to the most recent event
while the two warning lights will issue a visual signal independently.
Rear seats (warning light no. 2, no. 3
and no. 4)
The signalling cycle is run only when any rear seat belt is unfas-
tened (blinking red). In this condition, the warning light referred
to the seat belt which has been unfastened will start blinking (red)
for approximately 30 seconds. An acoustic signal will also sound.
The visual signal (blinking red) will start and end independently for
each warning light if several seat belts are unfastened. The visual
signal will turn green after the corresponding seat has been fas-
tened.
The rear seat warning lights will go out, regardless of the state of
the belt (red or green) approximately 30 seconds after the last sig-
nal.
WARNINGS
All warning lights will remain off if all the seat belts (front and rear)
are already fastened when the key it turned to MAR.
All the warning lights will come on when at least one belt changes
from fastened to unfastened status or vice versa.

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PRETENSIONERS
The car is equipped with front seat belt pretensioners, which draw
back the seat belts by several centimetres in the event of a strong
frontal impact. This guarantees the perfect adherence of the seat
belts to the occupant’s bodies before the retention action begins.
It is evident that the pretensioners have operated when the belt
withdraws toward the reel.
This car is also equipped with a second pretensioner (in the kick
plate area). Its activation is signalled by the shortening of the met-
al cable.
A small amount of smoke may be produced when the pretension-
ers cut in. This smoke is not toxic and does not indicate a fire.
IMPORTANT To obtain the highest degree of protection from the ac-
tion of the pretensioner, wear the seat belt, keeping it close to
the chest and pelvis.
The pretensioner does not require any maintenance or lubrication.
Anything that modifies its original conditions invalidates its effi-
ciency. If, due to unusual natural events (floods, sea storms, etc.),
the device has been affected by water and mud, it must be re-
placed.
LOAD LIMITERS
To increase protection in case of an accident, the front seat belt
reels are equipped with a device which modulates the force act-
ing on the chest and shoulders during the belt restraining action
in the event of a frontal impact.
The pretensioner can be used only once. Once it
has activated contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices to have it replaced. See the label inside the
glove box to check the expiration date of the device: go
to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services when it is time to re-
place it.
Operations which lead to impacts, vibrations or lo-
calised heating (over 100°C for a maximum of six
hours) in the area around the pretensioners may
damage or deploy them. These devices are not affected
by vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces or low ob-
stacles such as kerbs, etc. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
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The seat belt must not be twisted. The upper part must cross the
shoulder and the chest diagonally. The lower part must adhere to
the hips fig. 97, not to the abdomen. Do not use devices (clips,
etc.) to hold the seat belt away from your body.
fig. 97A0K0012m
For maximum safety, keep the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it and make sure the seat
belt fits closely across your chest and hips. Always
fasten the seat belts on both the front and the rear seats.
Travelling without seat belts will increase the risk of severe
injury and even death in the event of an accident.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS
Respect and ensure that all the other occupants of the car respect
the local laws in force regarding the use of seat belts. Always
fasten the seat belts before starting off.
Seat belts must also be worn by pregnant women: the risk of in-
jury in the event of an accident is reduced for them and the unborn
child if they are wearing a seat belt.
Pregnant women must position the lower part of the belt very
low down so that it passes under the abdomen fig. 96.
fig. 96A0K0011m