belt Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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Seat belt reminder (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light remains on steadily with the car at
stationary and the driver’s seat belt not correctly fastened.
The warning light will flash and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle
is in motion and the front seat belts are not correctly fastened.
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if you wish to permanently
deactivate the S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) system buzzer.
The system can be reactivated using the setup Menu.<
Low batter y charge (red)
(for versions/markets where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should go out as soon as the en-
gine has started (with the engine running at idle speed a brief de-
lay before going out is acceptable).
Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services if the warning light (or
symbol on the display) remains only or blinks.w
Dual Pinion active steering failure
(red)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on when the ignition key is
turned to MAR, but it should switch off after a few sec-
onds. If the warning light (or symbol on the display) remains on,
you may not have steering assistance and the effort required to op-
erate the steering wheel could be notably increased; steering is,
however, possible. If this occurs, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services. The display will show a dedicated message.
IMPORTANT The steering system will need to be initialised after dis-
connecting the battery. A warning light will come on to indicate
this. Simply turn the steering wheel all the way to one end or sim-
ply drive on a straight line for a few hundred metres.g

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The menu includes the following items:
– MENU
– SPEED BEEP
– HEADLIGHT SENSOR (for versions/markets, where provided)
– RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets where provided)
– ON/TRIP B DATA
– SET TIME
– SET DATE
– FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets where provided)
– SEE RADIO
– AUTOCLOSE
– MEASURES
– LANGUAGE
– ALERTS VOLUME
– BUTTONS VOLUME
– SEAT BELT REMINDER
– SERVICE
– PASSENGER AIR BAG
– DAY LIGHTS
– COURTESY LIGHTS
– MENU EXIT
NOTE Some menu items are shown on the navigator display in mod-
els equipped with radio-navigation systems (for versions/markets,
where provided).SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of items which can be selected us-
ing the “
Ò▲“ and “▼“ buttons to access the different se-
lection and setting operations illustrated in the following paragraphs.
Some items also have a sub-menu.
The menu can be activated by briefly pressing the SET ESC but-
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Button volume (Button volume adjustment)
With this function it is possible to adjust (to eight levels) the vol-
ume of the acoustic signal sounding when the MENU SET button
is long pressed to exit a sub-menu and return to the standard menu.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the SET ESC button: the previously set volume lev-
el will be displayed;
– press the button “
Ò▲“ or “▼“ to adjust the volume; an
acoustic signal equal to the volume level being selected is sound-
ed during this adjustment;
– briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the previous screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out saving.
On versions with reconfigurable multifunction display, the volume
level is represented by bars.
Belt reminder (Buzzer/reactivation for S.B.R.
signally)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function will only be displayed after the S.B.R. system
has been deactivated by an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
(see “S.B.R. system” in chapter 2).
Ser vice (Ser vice schedule)
With this function is possible to view information on servicing dead-
lines depending on kilometres travelled or daily intervals. The Ser-
vice function also shows the interval (in kilometres or miles) be-
fore the next engine oil change is due.
This information can be consulted as follows:
– briefly press the SET ESC button, which makes the display show
the service interval in km or mi according to the previous setting
(see “Distance measures” paragraph); press the SET ESC button
to return to the menu screen or hold the button down to return to
the standard screen.
IMPORTANT According to the “Planned Maintenance Programme”,
the car must be serviced every 30,000 km (1.4 petrol versions)
or 35,000 km (1750 Turbo petrol and diesel versions). This mes-
sage is displayed automatically when the key is turned to MAR,
from 2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles) when the next ser-
vice is due and is displayed again every 200 km (or equivalent
value in miles). Below 200 km the signals become more frequent.
The indication will appear in kilometres or miles depending on
the unit of measurement settings. When the next scheduled ser-
vice is approaching and the key is turned to MAR, the word Ser-
vice will appear on the display, followed by the number of kilo-
metres or miles left. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services where
the “Planned Maintenance Programme” operations will be per-
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Height adjustment
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Move lever B up or down until the required height is achieved.
IMPORTANT Carry out the adjustment whilst seated in the driver’s
seat.
Backrest angle adjustment
Turn C knob until the required position is reached.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS fig. 22
fig. 22A0K0076m
All adjustments must be made with the car sta-
tionary.
Lengthwise adjustment
Lift A stalk and push the seat forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on the rim of the steering wheel.
After releasing the adjustment lever, always check
that the seat is locked on the guides by trying to
move it back and forth. If it is not locked, the seat
may move unexpectedly and make you lose control of
the car.
For maximum protection, keep the back of your
seat upright, lean back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your chest and hips.

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Folding back the seats
Proceed as follows:
❍raise the head restraints to the maximum height, press both
buttons A and B -fig. 74 to the side of the two supports, then
remove the head restraints by sliding them upwards;
❍move the seat belts making sure that they are correctly ex-
tended and not twisted;
❍lift the lever A-fig. 75 to fold the left or right portion of the back-
rest and then accompany the backrest and the cushion (a red
strip B will appear when the lever A if lifted) .
fig. 74A0K0065mfig. 75A0K0110m
Repositioning the rear seat
Move the seat belts making sure that they are correctly extended
and not twisted.
Lift up the backrest and push it back until a click is heard for the
engagement mechanism. Make sure that the red strip on levers
A-fig. 75. is no longer visible; if it is, this indicates that the back-
rest has not engaged. Reposition the head restraints into their hous-
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TURNING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF MANUALLY
PressTfig. 82 on the dashboard to turn the system on and off
manually.
Turning the Start&Stop system on
A message will appear on the display when the Start&Stop system
is on. In this condition, LED A-fig. 82 located over button
Tis off.
Turning the Start&Stop on
❍Versions with multifunction display: a message will appear on
the display when the Start&Stop system is off.
❍Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display: symbol T
and a message will appear on the display when the Start&Stop
system is off.
LED A-fig. 82 is on when the system is off.
fig. 82A0K0121m
FAILED ENGINE CUT-OUT CONDITIONS
When the system is operating, due to comfort, emission control
and safety reasons, the engine does not stop in some conditions,
among which:
❍engine still cold;
❍very cold outside temperature;
❍battery not sufficiently charged;
❍heated rear windscreen on;
❍windscreen wipers working at maximum speed;
❍particulate filter regeneration in progress (diesel engines only);
❍driver’s door not shut;
❍driver’s seat belt not fastened
❍reverse gear engaged (for example, for parking manoeuvres);
❍for versions equipped with dual zone automatic climate control
system (for versions/markets, where provided), if an adequate
level of thermal comfort has not been reached or MAX-DEF func-
tion activation;
❍during the first period of use, to initialize the system;
In these cases, a message is shown on the display and the sym-
bol
Uwill blink (the latter for versions/markets, where provid-
ed).
If climate comfort is to be favoured, the
Start&Stop system can be disabled, for a contin-
uous operation of the climate control system.

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SAFETY FUNCTIONS
When the engine is stopped by the Start&Stop system, if the dri-
ver releases his/her seat belt and opens the driver’s or passenger’s
door, the engine can be restarted only using the ignition key.
This condition is indicated to the driver by means of a buzzer and
by the symbol
Ublinking on the display (with a message, for
versions/markets, where provided).
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, as a result of the engine automatic restarting, the driver does not
carry out any action on the vehicle for over 3 minutes, the Start&Stop
system stops the engine once and for all, to prevent fuel consump-
tion. In these cases, the engine can be restarted only using the ig-
nition key.
NOTEIn any case, it is possible to keep the engine running by de-
activating the Start&Stop system.
IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The driver is informed of the fault by the flashing
Usymbol (ver-
sions with multifunction display) or
jsymbol (versions with re-
configurable multifunction display). For versions/markets, where
provided, a message is also displayed. In this case, contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
STORING THE CAR
In the case of storage, special care must be taken to disconnect the
battery electrical power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach the connector A-fig. 83 (by pressing but-
ton B) from sensor C for monitoring the status of the battery in-
stalled on the battery negative pole D. This sensor should never
be disconnected from the pole except if the battery is replaced.
fig. 83A0K0179m
In case of battery replacement, always contact
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Replace the bat-
tery using a new one of the same type (HEAVY
DUTY) and having the same specifications.

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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
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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.
fig. 94A0K0110m

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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
right-hand drive versions)