Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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Values displayed
Autonomy
This indicates the approximate distance which can be travelled with
the present amount of fuel in the tank.
The display will show the reading “- - - -“ when the following events
take place:
– range is lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– car left parked with engine running for a long time.
IMPORTANT The autonomy value variation can be affected by sev-
eral factors: driving style, type of route (motorway, towns and
cities, mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use (load, tyre pres-
sures, etc.). Take these factors into account when planning a trip.
Distance travelled
This shows the distance covered from the start of the new journey.
Average consumption
This value is the approximate average fuel consumption from the
start of the new journey.
Current consumption
This indicates fuel consumption. The value is constantly updated.
The message “- - - -” will appear on the display if the car is parked
with the engine running.
Average speed
This value shows the average speed based on the overall time elapsed
since the start of the new journey.
Journey time
Time elapsed since the start of the new journey.

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Displayed information
The following information is shown each time a value is displayed:
❍animated icon in the upper part of the display (A-fig. 11);
❍word “Trip” (or “Trip A” or “Trip B”) (B);
❍name, value and unit of measure of the selected parameter
(e.g. “Range 1500km”) (C).
After a few seconds the name and value of the selected parame-
ter are replaced by an icon (see fig. 12).The icons relating to the various parameters are the following:
7EK”Autonomy”;
o6“Average fuel consumption A” (if Trip A is active,
or “B” if Trip B is active);
pE7 6“Distance A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
oq“Current consumption”;
86“Average speed A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip
B is active);
56“Trip time A” (if Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
fig. 11A0K1223gfig. 12A0K0007m

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TRIP button 0.00
This is located on the right stalk (fig. 13). With the ignition key
turned to MAR, this button displays the values described above and
resets then before a new mission:
– short press: values display;
– long press: values reset and start of a new mission.
New journey
It begins after a new reset is made:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by pressing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip distance” reaches
99999.9 km or when the “Travel time” reaches 999.59 (999
hours and 59 minutes);
– after each disconnection and subsequent reconnection of the bat-
tery.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip A” details are being
displayed resets the information associated with this function only.
IMPORTANT The reset operation when “Trip B” details are being
displayed resets the information associated with this function only.
Start trip procedure
With ignition key turned to MAR, carry out the reset operation by
pressing and holding down the TRIP 0.00 button for longer than
2 seconds.
Exit Trip
You can automatically exit the TRIP function once all the values
have been displayed, or by holding the MENU ESC button down
for more than 1 second.
fig. 13A0K0096m

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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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Warning light Ycomes on when driving
❍If the warning light Yturns on, this means that the system
is running a self-test (due for example to a voltage drop).
❍Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the Ywarning light
stays on.
KEYS
CODE CARD (for versions/markets, where provided)
A CODE card fig.14 is provided together with the keys. On the card
you will find a mechanical code A and an electronic code B. Keep
the codes in a safe place, not in the car.
The Electronic components inside the key may be
damaged if the key is subjected to shocks.
fig. 14A0K0008m
A
B

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MECHANICAL KEY
The metal insert A-fig.15 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door lock.
fig. 15A0K0047mfig. 16A0K0048m
Press B button fig.16 only with the key away from
your body, especially your eyes and from objects
which could get damaged (e.g. your clothes). Do
not leave the key unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being handled, e.g. by a
child.
KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The metal insert A-fig.16 operates:
❍the ignition switch;
❍the door lock.
Press B button to open/close the metal insert.

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Unlocking the doors and the boot
Briefly press Ëbutton: unlock of doors and boot, timed operation
of ceiling lights, double flash of the direction indicators (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided).
Door lock is automatically released if the fuel cut-off system trips.
Once the doors are locked, if one or more doors or the boot are
not closed correctly, the LED and direction indicators start flashing
quickly.
Locking the doors and the boot
Briefly press Ábutton: lock of doors and boot with ceiling lights off
and single flash of direction indicators (for versions/markets, where
provided).
If one or more door are open, the doors will not be locked. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the direction indicators (for ver-
sions/markets, where provided). The doors will be locked even
if the boot is open.
When a speed of over 20 km/h is reached, the doors are auto-
matically locked if this specific function has been set (only on ver-
sions with multi-function reconfigurable display).
When the doors are locked from outside the car (using the remote
control), A LED fig.17 will light up for a few seconds and then start
flashing (deterrent function).
When the doors are locked from inside the car (by pressing
≈)
the LED will remain on constantly.
Opening the boot
PressRbutton to open the boot using the remote control. The
direction indicators will flash twice to indicate that the boot has
been opened.
fig. 17A0K0122m

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REQUESTING ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROLS
The system can acknowledge up to 8 remote controls. If you need
to request a new remote control, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services, taking the CODE card (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided), an identity document and documents proving your own-
ership of the car with you.
fig. 18A0K0051m
Used batteries are harmful to the environment.
They should be disposed of as specified by law in
special containers or taken to an Alfa Romeo Au-
thorised Service Provider, which will take care of their dis-
posal.
REPLACING THE BATTERY KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Proceed as follows:
❍press A button fig.18 and open out the B metal insert; turn C
screw to
:using a small point screwdriver;
❍remove the D battery holder case and replace E battery re-
specting the polarity; reinsert D case into the key and secure
it by turning C screw to
Á.

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SAFE LOCK DEVICE
(for versions/markets where provided)
This safety device prevents operation of the inside door handles
and of the door locking/unlocking button. We recommend that
you activate this device whenever you park your car.
Switching the device on
The device is enabled on all the doors by quickly double-pressing
the
Ábutton on the key.
The engagement of the device is indicated by three flashes of the
direction indicators and the flashing of A LED fig. 19. The device
will not switch on if one or more doors are not closed correctly.Once the safe lock device is engaged it is impossi-
ble to open the doors from inside the car. Before
engaging the device, check that there is no one left
on board. If the remote control battery is flat, the device
can only be disengaged by using the metal insert in ei-
ther of the door locks.
Switching the device off
The device disengages automatically by:
❍opening the driver’s door using the metal insert;
❍pressing the Ëbutton on the remote control;
❍turning the ignition key to the MAR position
fig. 19A0K0122m

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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of key
Mechanical key
Key with remote control
Direction indicators flashing
(only for key with
remote control)
Deterrence LED
Doors
unlocking
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
Ëbutton
double flashing
Switching offLocking the doors
from the outside
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly pressÁbutton
flashes once
Switching on con-
stantly for about 3
seconds, followed
by deterrence LED
flashingSafe Lock engage-
ment (for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Double pressing Ábutton
flashes three times
Double flash,
followed by
deterrence flashingUnlocking the
tailgate boot
–
–
Briefly press Rbutton
flashes twice
Deterrence LED
IMPORTANT Windows will lower down when the doors are unlocked; they will be wound up when the doors are locked.
Windows down
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Hold pressed
Ëbutton
(for longer than
2 seconds)
flashes twice
Switching offWindows up
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Hold pressed Ábutton
(for longer than 2
seconds)
flashes once
Deterrence LED