buttons Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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1. Fixed vent for sending air to side windows - 2. Adjustable air vent - 3. External light control stalk - 4. Instrument panel -
5. Windscreen wiper/rear screen wiper/trip computer stalk - 6. Upper adjustable vents - 7. Radio navigator display (for versions/markets, where
provided) - 8. Hazard lights - 9. Passenger front air bag - 10. Glove box - 11. Central adjustable air vents - 12. Radio (for versions/markets,
where provided) - 13. Heating/ventilation/air conditioning controls - 14. Gear shifting stick - 15. “Alfa DNA” system - 16. Control buttons: fog
lights/rear fog lights, Start&Stop system (for versions/markets, where provided), door lock/unlock, AFS light on/off (for versions/markets, where
provided) -17. Ignition device - 18. Driver’s front air bag - 19. Cruise Control stalk (for versions/markets, where provided) - 20. Headlight align-
ment corrector (for versions/markets, where provided) and Set Up Menu access button.
A0K0074mfig. 1
DASHBOARD
The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.

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WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, the following occurs when the key is turned to
MAR:
❍quick movement (up and down) of the speedometer and rpm
gauge;
❍illumination of graphic symbols/display;
❍an animated graphic representation of the vehicle profile ap-
pears on the display.
Gauge movement
❍If the key is removed from the ignition switch whilst the gauges
are moving, they immediately return to their initial position.
❍Once they have reached the end-of-scale values the gauges rest
on the value indicated by the car.
❍The movement of the gauges stops when the engine is started.
Illumination of graphic symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted, the gauges, graphic sym-
bols and display light up in sequence.
Graphic animation display
When the key is removed from the ignition switch (with the doors
closed), the display remains lit up and shows a graphic animation.
The display illumination is then dimmed gradually until it goes
out completely.
CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 10
Ò▲: To scroll up the screen and the menu options or increase the
displayed value.
“SET ESC”: Briefly press to access the menu and/or go to the next
screen or confirm your choice. Hold down to go back
to the standard screen.
▼: To scroll down the screen and the menu options or decrease
the displayed value.
IMPORTANT Buttons “
Ò▲“ and “▼“ activate different func-
tions in the following situations:
❍to scroll the menu options upwards and downwards;
❍to increase or decrease values during settings.
fig. 10A0K0094m

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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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Front passenger air bag and side bag
(Chest/pelvis protection)
Activation/Deactivation
This function is used to activate/deactivate the passenger air bag.
Proceed as follows:
– press SET ESC and, after the message Bag pass: Off (to deac-
tivate) or Bag pass On (to activate) is displayed by pressing
“
Ò▲“ buttons and “▼“ , press SET ESC again;
– the confirmation request message appears in the display;
– press “
Ò▲“ or “▼“ to select Yes (confirming activa-
tion/deactivation) or No (to cancel);
– briefly press SET ESC button to confirm the setting and go back
to the menu screen or hold the button down to go back to the stan-
dard screen without saving.
Day Lights (DRL)
With this function is possible to turn the day lights on and off.
Proceed as follows to switch this function on or off:
– briefly press the SET ESC button to display a submenu;
– briefly press the SET ESC button again: the display flashes On
or Off depending on what was previously set;
– press “
Ò▲“ or “▼“ button to select;
– briefly press SET ESC button to go back to the submenu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the main menu without
saving.
– hold down SET ESC button again to go back to the standard
screen or main menu, depending on which point in the menu you
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Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press A button fig. 23 to switch the
function on/off. When the function is enabled, the LED on the but-
ton turns on.
Electric lumbar adjustment
(for versions/markets where provided)
With the key turned to MAR, press B button fig. 23 to switch the
function on/off. When the function is enabled, the LED on the but-
ton turns on.
fig. 23A0K0213m
ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE FRONT SEATS
fig. 24
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The following controls are provided for adjusting the seats:
Multifunction A control:
❍front seat height adjustment (seat vertical movement);
❍seat lengthwise movement
B: Backrest angle and lumbar adjustment;
C: Driver’s seat position storing buttons.
fig. 24A0K0214m

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Heated seats (for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key at MAR, turn the A ring fig.25 to turn the function
on/off. Heating can be set to 3 different levels (0 = seat heat-
ing off).
fig. 25A0K0215m
Memorising driver’s seat positions
The buttons C allow three different driver’s seat positions to be
memorised and recalled.
To memorise a seat position, adjust it with the various controls,
then press the button where you want to memorise the position
for several seconds. The performed memorisation is confirmed by
a beep.
When a new seat position is memorised, the previously memorised
position on the same button is automatically overwritten.
To recall a memorised position, press the relevant button briefly.
IMPORTANT Electric adjustment is only possible with the ignition
key turned to MAR-ON and for approximately 1 minute after turn-
ing it to STOP. The seat (driver's side or passenger's side) can be
moved after opening the relevant door for about 3 minutes, or as
long as the door is re-closed.

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HEAD RESTRAINTS
FRONT HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are adjustable in height and they lock automati-
cally in the required position:
❍upward adjustment: lift the head restraint until it locks
❍downward adjustment, press the A button fig. 26 and lower
the head restraint.
fig. 26A0K0064m
Head restraints must be adjusted so that the head,
rather than the neck, rests on them. Only in this
case they can protect your head correctly.
To remove the head restraints:
❍raise the head restraint to its maximum height;
❍press A and B buttons fig. 26 and then remove the head re-
straints by sliding them upwards.
“Anti-Whiplash” device
The head restraints are equipped with an “Anti-Whiplash” device,
which reduces the distance between head and head restraint in the
event of a rear impact, thus mitigating the “whiplash” effect.
The head restraint may move when the backrest is pressed by
the occupant’s torso or hand: this is an effect of the system and
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
Two height-adjustable head restraints are provided for the back
seats (to adjust the height see the previous paragraph). On some
versions a head restraint is also provided for the central seat.
To remove the head restraints:
❍raise the head restraints to their maximum height;
❍press A and B buttons fig. 27 and then remove the head re-
straint by sliding it upwards.
STEERING WHEEL
It can be adjusted axially and vertically.
To adjust, release A lever fig. 28 by pushing it forwards (position
1) and adjust the steering wheel. Then lock lever A by pulling it
towards the steering wheel (position 2).
fig. 27A0K0065mfig. 28A0K0077m
Any adjustment of the steering wheel position must
be carried out only with the car stationary and the
engine turned off.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any after-
market operation involving steering system or
steering column modifications (e.g. installing an
anti-theft device) that could badly affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also result in the car
failing to comply with regulations.

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AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
A0K0056mfig. 39
CONTROLS fig. 39
A driver’s side temperature adjustment knob
B internal air recirculation on/off button
C climate control compressor on/off button
D heated rear windscreen on/off button
E climate control system on/off button
F fan speed knob
G fan speed indicator LED;H air distribution selection buttons
I MAX-DEF function button (fast front window defrosting/ demist-
ing), heated rear windscreen and heated exterior mirrors (for
versions/markets where provided);
L Passenger’s side temperature adjustment knob
M MONO function button (set temperature alignment) driver/
passenger side
N AUTO function activation button (automatic operation)

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ADJUSTING THE AIR TEMPERATURE
Turn A or L knob to right or left to adjust the air temperature: A
knob for the front left-hand area, L knob for the front right-hand
area of the passenger compartment. The set temperatures are
shown on the display.
Press the MONO button to align the air temperature between the
two zones.
Turn L knob to go back to the separate management of air tem-
peratures in the two zones.
Turn the knobs fully clockwise or anti-clockwise to engage respec-
tively HI (maximum heating) or LO (maximum cooling). To de-
activate these functions, rotate the temperature knob to the de-
sired temperature.
SWITCHING THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ON
The system can be turned on in different ways: you are recom-
mended to press the AUTO button and turn the knobs to set the re-
quired temperatures.
In this way the system operates completely automatically to ad-
just the temperature, quantity and distribution of the air introduced
into the passenger compartment. It also manages the air recircu-
lation system and the enablement of the air conditioning com-
pressor.
During fully automatic system operation, you can change at any
time the set temperatures, air distribution and fan speed by using
the relevant buttons or knobs: the system will automatically change
its settings to adjust to the new requirements.
During fully automatic operation (AUTO), the word AUTO will dis-
appear if the air distribution and/or flow rate and/or engagement
of the compressor and/or recirculation settings are changed.
In this way the climate control system will continue to automati-
cally manage all functions except for those that have been manu-
ally adjusted. There is only one fan speed in all the areas of the
passenger compartment.