dashboard 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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Dipped beam headlights (green)
The warning light comes on when the dipped beam
headlights are on.2U
Main beam headlights (blue)
The warning light comes on when the main beam head-
lights are on.1
Left direction indicator (green)
This warning light comes on when the direction indi-
cator stalk is moved downwards or when the hazard
warning light button is pressed.
Right direction indicator (green)
The warning light comes on when the direction indica-
tor stalk is moved upwards or when the hazard warn-
ing light button is pressed.
R
E
Start&Stop system on/off
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Start&Stop system fault
Turning the Start&Stop system on
A message will appear on the display when the Start&Stop system
is on. The LED on the
Tbutton on control panel in the dashboard
(see “Start&Stop system” in this chapter) is off.
Turning the Start&Stop off
❍Versions with multifunction display: a message will appear on
the display when the Start&Stop system is off.
❍Versions with reconfigurable multifunction display: The T sym-
bol and a message will appear on the display when the
Start&Stop system is off.
The LED on the
Tbutton will be on when the system is off.
Start&Stop system fault
SymbolU(versions with multifunction display) or j(versions
with reconfigurable multifunction display) will flash to indicate a
Start&Stop system fault. For versions/markets, where provided,
a message is also displayed. In this case, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
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ALARM(for versions/markets, where provided)
OPERATION OF THE ALARM
The alarm intervenes in the following instances:
❍unauthorised opening of doors/bonnet/boot (perimeter pro-
tection);
❍unauthorised operation of ignition system (ignition key rotat-
ed to MAR);
❍the battery cables cutting;
❍when someone is moving inside the passenger compartment
(volumetric protection);
❍anomalous lifting/tilting of the vehicle (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual sig-
nal (flashing of the direction indicators for several seconds). The
alarm triggering modes may vary according to the markets. There
is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is
reached the system returns to normal operation.
IMPORTANT The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa
Romeo CODE, which is automatically activated when the ignition
key is extracted from the ignition switch.
IMPORTANT The alarm is configured to comply with the regulations
existing in different countries.
SWITCHING ON THE ALARM
With the doors and bonnet closed and the ignition key either turned
to STOP or removed, direct the key with the remote control to-
wards the car, then press and release
Ábutton. Except specific
markets, the system produces a visual and acoustic signal and
enables door locking.
A self-diagnostic stage precedes the turning on of the alarm: In case
of faults the system will generate a further acoustic and/or visu-
al signal using the LED on the dashboard.
If after the alarm is switched on, a second acoustic signal is emit-
ted and/or the LED on the dashboard flashes, wait about 4 sec-
onds and switch off the alarm by pressing
Ëbutton, check that the
doors, bonnet and boot are closed correctly and then reactivate the
system by pressing
Ábutton.
If the alarm produces an acoustic signal even when the doors, bon-
net and boot are correctly closed, a fault has occurred in system
operation: in this case, go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
ALARM SELF-ACTIVATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If the alarm has not been activated using the remote control, once
about 30 seconds have elapsed from when the ignition key was
turned to STOP and a door or the tailgate was last opened and
then closed, the alarm activates automatically. This is indicated
by the LED on the button A-fig. 20 lighting up intermittently and
the indications of activation described previously.
To deactivate the alarm, press the
Ëbutton on the remote control.
The alarm also activates when the doors are closed by turning
the metal insert of the key in the driver side door latch. If the sys-
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DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
HEATED REAR WINDSCREEN
Press D button (() to turn the function on/off. The function is au-
tomatically deactivated after 20 minutes.
For versions/markets, where provided, pressing the
(button
also defrost/demist the external rearview mirrors and the heated
spray nozzles (for versions/markets, where provided).
IMPORTANT Do not affix stickers to the inside of the heated rear
windscreen over the heating filaments, to avoid damage that might
cause them to stop working properly.
AIR RECIRCULATION
Press F (v) button so that the LED on the button lights up. It
is advisable to switch air recirculation on while standing in traffic
or in tunnels to prevent the introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time, particularly if there are many
passengers on board, to prevent the windows from misting up.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it possible to reach
the required heating or cooling conditions faster. Do not use the air
recirculation function on rainy/cold days as it would considerably
increase the possibility of the windows misting.
AIR DISTRIBUTION SELECTION
Turn E knob fig. 38 to manually select one of the four possible
air distribution settings in the passenger compartment:
xAir flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
sAir flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This air distrib-
ution allows the passenger compartment to be warmed up
quickly.
yAir flow distribution between front and rear vents, centre/side
dashboard vents, rear vent and windscreen and front side win-
dow demisting/defrosting vents.
rAir flow distribution to centre/side dashboard vents (pas-
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START&STOP
Manual climate control system
The system will remain set to the air flow setting made by the user
when the Start&Stop function is operated (engine off when speed
is zero). Cooling and heating in the passenger compartment is not
guaranteed in these conditions because the compressor and the
engine coolant pump are both stopped. To privilege climate con-
trol system operation, press the button on the dashboard to turn
the Start&Stop function off.
NOTAIn particularly severe climate conditions it is recommended
to limit the use of the Start&Stop function to prevent the com-
pressor from continuously switching on and off, with following fa-
st window misting and accumulation of humidity with unpleasant
smells in the passenger compartment.
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Operate the climate control system for at least 10 minutes every
month during the winter. Have the system checked by Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services before the summer.
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Four other positions are provided (see diagram below):
v(A Position) Air flow distribution between centre/side dash-
board vents, rear vent and windscreen and front side window
demisting/defrosting vents. This distribution setting ventilates
the passenger compartment and prevents the windows from
misting up.
u(B Position) Air flow distributed between foot well vents and
windscreen and front side window defrosting/demisting vents.
This distribution setting allows warms up the passenger com-
partment and prevents the windows from misting up.
w(C Position) Air flow distribution between footwell vents
(warmer air) and centre/side dashboard vents and rear vent
(cooler air).
-(D Position) Automatic demisting/defrosting activation (see
description of the previous pages).
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In AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manage
air distribution settings; the LED on H buttons are off.
When set manually, the set distribution is shown by the LEDs on
the selected buttons.
In combined function mode the relevant function is enabled si-
multaneously with those already set by pressing the correspond-
ing button. If a button whose function is active yet is pressed, the
operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED goes off. To re-
store automatic control of the air distribution after a manual se-
lection, press the AUTO button.SETTING THE AIR DISTRIBUTION
Press H (//) buttons to manually select one of the sev-
en possible air distribution settings:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to
demist/defrost them.
Air flow from central and side dashboard vents to ventilate
the chest and the face during the hot season.
Air flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This air distribu-
tion setting heats the passenger compartment most quickly,
giving a prompt sensation of warmth.

Air flow distribution between footwell vents (hotter air) and
centre and side dashboard vents (cooler air). This distribution
setting is useful in spring and autumn on a sunny day.

Air flow distributed between foot well vents and windscreen
and front side window defrosting/demisting vents. This distri-
bution setting allows to warm up the passenger compartment
and prevents the windows from misting up.

Air flow distribution between windscreen demisting/defrosting
vents and side and central dashboard vents. This setting allows
air to be sent to the windscreen in conditions of strong sunlight.


Air flow distribution to all vents in the car.

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NOTEWhen the Start&Stop function is active (engine off and
vehicle speed zero), the automatic recirculation management is
turned off always taking air in from outside, to reduce the proba-
bility of window misting up (as the compressor is off).
SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTRIC HEATER
(for versions/markets where provided)
This device speeds up passenger compartment warming when it is
very cold. The additional heater turns off automatically after reach-
ing the required comfort conditions.
Automatic dual zone climate control system
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The supplementary electric heater is operated automatically ac-
cording to environmental conditions and when the engine is run-
ning.
Manual climate control system
The supplementary heater is activated automatically by turning A
knob to the end of the red section and setting the fan (knob B)
to at least the 1
stspeed.
IMPORTANT NOTES
The heater only works if the outside temperature and engine coolant
temperature are low.
The heater will not activate if the battery voltage is too low.
START&STOP
Automatic climate control system
The automatic climate control system manages the Start&Stop
function (engine off when speed is zero) to ensure adequate com-
fort inside the passenger compartment.
Specifically, the Start&Stop function is turned off when the weath-
er is particularly hot or cold to guarantee an adequate level of com-
fort inside the passenger compartment; therefore, the engine will
not be stopped during these transient conditions, even if the speed
is zero.
When the Start&Stop is on and the engine is off at zero speed,
the climate control system will turn the engine back on if the in-
side temperature conditions should rapidly deteriorate (or if the
user asks for maximum cooling – LO – or quick demisting –
MAX-DEF).
With the Start&Stop function on and engine off at zero speed,
air flow is reduced to the minimum to main comfort conditions in-
side the passenger compartment as long as possible when the sys-
tem is in AUTO mod (LED N on).
The climate control system attempts to manage the discomfort
caused by the engine stopping (compressor and engine coolant
pump off) but operation of the climate control system can be priv-
ileged by turning the Start&Stop off by pressing the button on
the dashboard.
NOTEIn particularly severe climate conditions it is recommen-
ded to limit the use of the Start&Stop function to prevent the com-
pressor from continuously switching on and off, with following fa-
st window misting and accumulation of humidity with unpleasant
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SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
With the ignition key turned to MAR, turn A ring fig. 40 to 2. The
day lights are switched off and the side lights and dipped beam head-
lights are switched on. The warning light
3in the instrument pan-
el comes on.
PARKING LIGHTS
These lights can be turned on only with the ignition key at STOP
or removed, by turning the ring A-fig. 40 first to
Oand then to
2.
The warning light
3on the instrument panel will come on. Op-
erate the direction indicator stalk to select the side (right or left).
AUTOMATIC LIGHTING CONTROL (AUTOLIGHT)
(Dusk sensor)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This system consists of an infrared LED sensor combined with a rain
sensor installed on the windscreen. It can detect changes of light
intensity outside the car according to the light sensitivity setting
programmed in the set-up menu: the higher the sensitivity, the low-
er the amount of external light needed to switch the lights on.
Activation
The dusk sensor is activated by turning the A ring fig. 40 to 2A.
In this way the side lights and dipped beam headlights are both
switched on automatically according to the outside light level.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
LEFT STALK fig. 40
The left stalk operates most of the external lights. The external
lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is at MAR.
The instrument panel and the various controls on the dashboard
will come on when the external lights are switched on.
DAY LIGHTS (DRL) “Daytime Running Lights”
With the ignition key turned to MAR and A ring fig.40 turned to
position
Othe day lights are turned on; the other lights remain off.
For day light functions, see the “Menu Items” paragraph in this
chapter. If the function is deactivated, no lights are switched on
when the A ring is turned to position
O.
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CRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
GENERAL INFORMATION
This is an electronic driving aid that allows you to drive at a speed
of above 30 km/h on long and straight dry roads (e.g. motor-
ways), at a preset speed without having to press the accelerator
pedal. It is therefore not recommended to use this device on coun-
try roads with traffic. Do not use it in town.
TURNING THE DEVICE ON
Turn ring A-fig. 43 to ON. The device cannot be turned on in 1stor
reverse gear. It is advisable to engage it in 5thgear or higher.
When travelling downhill with the device engaged, the car may
slightly exceed the preset speed. When the device is activated,
Ü
light comes on together with the relevant message on the instru-
ment panel (for versions/markets, where provided).
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Activation
This only operates with the ignition turned to MAR.
Turn B ring fig. 41 from position
Oto position 'to turn on the
rear window wiper as follows:
❍intermittent operation if the windscreen wiper is off;
❍synchronised operation (but with half-stroke frequency) when
the windscreen wiper is on;
❍continuous operation with reverse engaged and windscreen
wiper on.
With reverse gear engaged and windscreen wiper on, the rear win-
dow wiper is activated in continuous mode. Pushing the stalk to-
wards the dashboard (temporary position) the rear window wash-
er jet will activate.
Keeping the stalk pushed for more than half a second also the rear
window wiper will activate. Releasing the stalk will activate the
smart washing function, as described for the windscreen wiper.
fig. 43A0K0098m

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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.