ESP Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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SOUND SYSTEM
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INTRODUCTION
When the radio is turned on the last func-
tion selected before it was switched off is
activated: Radio, CD, CD MP3, Media Play-
er (only with Blue&Me™) or AUX (only
with Blue&Me™) (for versions/markets,
where provided).
To select the Radio function whilst listening
to another audio source, press the FM
ASor
AM buttons briefly, depending on the desired
band.
Once the Radio mode has been activated,
the display will show the name (RDS sta-
tions only) and the frequency of the select-
ed radio station, the frequency band select-
ed (e.g. FM1) and the preselect button num-
ber (e.g. P1).
FREQUENCY BAND
SELECTION
With the Radio mode activated, press the FMAS
or AM button briefly and repeatedly to select
the desired reception band.
Each time the button is pressed the follow-
ing bands are selected cyclically:
❍Pressing the FMASbutton: “FM1”,
“FM2” or “FMA”;
❍Pressing the AM button: “MW1” and
“MW2”.
Each band is highlighted by the name in the
display. The last station selected on the re-
spective frequency band will be tuned into.
The FM band is divided into sections: FM1,
FM1 or “FMA”; the FMA reception band is
reserved for broadcasters stored automati-
cally using the AutoSTore function.
PRESET BUTTONS
The buttons numbered from 1 to 6 can used
to set the following presettings:
❍18 on the FM band FM (6 on FM1, 6
on FM2, 6 on FMT or “FMA” (on some
versions);
❍12 on the MW band (6 on MW1, 6 on
MW2).
To listen to a preset station, select the desired
frequency band and then briefly press the cor-
responding preset button (from 1 to 6).
By pressing the preset button for more than
2 seconds, the station tuned into will be
stored. The storing phase is confirmed by an
acoustic signal.
STORING THE LAST STATION
LISTENED TO
The radio automatically stores the last sta-
tion that was selected for each reception
band, which is then tuned into when the
radio is turned on or when the reception
band is changed.

SELECTING MP3 SESSIONS ON
HYBRID DISCS
If a hybrid disc is inserted (Mixed Mode, En-
hanced, CD-Extra) also containing MP3 files,
the radio automatically starts playing the au-
dio session. It is possible to move to the
MP3 session whilst playing by keeping the
MEDIA button pressed for more than 2 sec-
onds.
IMPORTANT When the function is activated
the radio may take a few seconds to start
playback. Whilst checking the disc the dis-
play will show “CD READING”; if no MP3
files are detected, the radio will resume play-
ing the audio session from the point where
it was interrupted.
DISPLAY INFORMATION
ID3-tag information display
In addition to the information relating to the
time elapsed, the name of the folder and the
name of the file, the car radio is also capa-
ble of display ID3-TAG information relating
to the Track title, Artist and Author.
The name of the MP3 folder shown on the
display corresponds to the name with which
the folder was stored on the CD, followed
by an asterisk.
Example of a complete MP3 folder name:
BEST OF *.
If you wish to display ID3-TAG information
(Title, Artist, Album) and this information
has not been recorded for the track played,
the information will be replaced by informa-
tion relating to the name of the file.
SELECT NEXT/PREVIOUS
FOLDER
Pressto select the next folder or to
select the previous folder. The display will
show the number and the name of the fold-
er (e.g. “DIR 2 XXXXXX”).
XXXXXX: name of the folder (the display
will only show the first 12 characters).
The folders are selected cyclically: the first
folder is selected after the last folder and
vice versa.
If no other folder/track is selected during
the next 2 seconds, the first track contained
in the new folder will be played.
If the last track on the folder currently se-
lected is being played, the next folder will
be played.
STRUCTURE OF THE FOLDERS
The car radio with MP3 player:
❍only recognises those folders that effec-
tively contain MP3 format files
❍if the MP3 files on a CD-ROM are struc-
tured in “sub-folders”, their structure is
compressed to a single level structure
where the “sub-folders” are at the level
of the main folders.
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes the variants regard-
ing the operation of the AUX source: as far
as the operation of the radio is concerned,
refer to the description in the “Functions and
Adjustments” chapter.
AUX MODE
To activate the AUX source, press the MEDIA
button or the SRC steering wheel control sev-
eral times till the corresponding source is dis-
played.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The functions of the device connected with
the AUX socket are directly managed by the
device itself; it is not possible to change
track/folder/playlist with radio or steering
wheel controls.
Do not leave the cable of your portable play-
er connected with the AUX socket after the
disconnection, to avoid possible hisses from
the speakers.NOTE The AUX socket is not incorporated
in the radio. For its position, refer to the
Blue&Me™ Supplement and its Quick
Guide.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR DEALING WITH THE CAR AT THE END
OF ITS LIFE
For years, Alfa Romeo has pursued a global commitment to protect and respect the environment by continually improving its
production processes and developing increasingly eco-compatible products. To ensure its customers the best possible service
in compliance with environment standards and in response to obligations arising out of European Directive 2000/53/EC on
end of life vehicles, Alfa Romeo offers its customers the chance to hand back their vehicles (*) at the end of their life cycle
at no additional cost.
The European Directive sets out that when the vehicle is handed over the last keeper or owner should not incur any expens-
es as a result of it having a zero or negative market value. In all European Union countries, until 1st January 2007, only
vehicles registered after 1st July 2002 were collected free of charge, while since 2007 collection has been free of charge ir-
respective of the year of registration as long as the vehicle contains its basic components (in particular, the engine and body-
work) and has no additional waste.
To hand back your car at the end of its life without additional cost, you may contact one of our dealers or one of the collec-
tion and demolition centres authorised by Alfa Romeo. These centres have been carefully chosen to offer high quality service
for the collection, treatment and recycling of unused vehicles with respect to the environment.
You can find further information on these collection and scrapping centres either from an Alfa Romeo Authorized Services or
by calling the freephone number 00800 2532 0000 or on the Alfa Romeo website.
(*) Vehicle for transporting passengers with a maximum of nine seats and a total permitted weight of 3.5 t