spare wheel Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

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The space-saver spare wheel is vehicle-specific:
do not use it on vehicles of other model and do not
use space-saver spare wheels from other models
on your car. The space-saver spare wheel must only be
used in an emergency. Never use it longer than strictly
necessary and never exceed 80 km/h. On the space-saver
spare wheel there is a label, summarizing the main warn-
ings about the space-saver spare wheel usage restrictions.
Never remove or cover the label. Never apply any hub
cap to the space-saver spare wheel.
CHANGING A TYRE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The car is equipped with an “Automatic Fix&Go Kit“: see “Auto-
matic Fix&Go Kit” for how to use this device.
Alternatively to the “Automatic Fix&Go Kit” the car may be
equipped with a space-saver spare wheel: see the instructions on
the following pages for changing the tyre.
Use your hazard lights, warning triangle, etc. to
show that your car is stationary in compliance with
regulations. Passengers should get out of the car,
particularly if it is heavily loaded, and wait for the wheel
to be changed away from the traffic. In the event of a
wheel change on a slope or on unsurfaced roads, chock
the wheels.
BUMP STARTING
Never start the engine by pushing, towing or driving downhill.
Never use a fast battery-charger to start the en-
gine as this could damage the electronic systems
of your car, particularly the ignition and fuel sup-
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The jack may be used to replace wheels only on
the car that it comes with or other cars of the same
model. Never use the jack for other purposes, such
as lifting other models. Never use the jack to carry out re-
pairs under the car. Incorrect positioning of the jack may
cause the car to fall. Do not use the jack for loads higher
than the one shown on its label. Never install snow chains
on the space-saver spare wheel; if a front tyre (driving
wheel) is punctured and you need to use snow chains, use
a standard wheel from the rear axle and install the space-
saver spare wheel on the rear axle. In this way, with two
normal drive wheels, it is possible to use snow chains.
If the hub cap is not fitted correctly, it may come
off when the car is travelling. Never tamper with
the inflation valve. Never introduce tools of any
kind between the rim and the tyre. Regularly check the
inflation pressure of the tyres and space-saver wheel (see
chapter “Technical specifications”).Vehicle handling is modified with the space-saver
spare wheel fitted. Avoid violent acceleration and
braking, sharp steering and fast cornering. The
overall duration of the space-saver spare wheel is of about
3000 km, after which the relevant tyre must be replaced
with another one of the same type. Never install a tradi-
tional tyre on a rim designed to be used as a space-saver
spare wheel. Repair and refit the standard wheel as soon
as possible. Using two or more space-saver spare wheels
at the same time is forbidden. Do not apply grease to
the bolt threads before assembly: they might sponta-
neously unscrew.
JACK
Important notes:
❍the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
❍the jack requires no adjustment;
❍the jack cannot be repaired; if it breaks it must be replaced with
a new jack;
❍no tool other than the cranking device may be fitted on the
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❍position the jack under the car, near the wheel to be changed.
On versions where this is fitted, be careful not to damage the
plastic aerodynamic guard;
❍operate the device A-fig. 116 so as to extend the jack, until the
upper part B-fig. 117 is inserted correctly inside the device C;
❍warn anybody nearby that the car is about to be lifted. They
must stay clear and not touch the car until it is back on the
ground;
❍fit the handle D-fig. 116 in the seat in device A, operate the
jack and lift the car until the wheel to be changed is several
centimetres off the ground;
❍for versions with wheel cap, remove the wheel cap after loos-
ening the 4 fastening bolts and finally loosen the fifth bolt and
extract the wheel;
❍make sure the contact surfaces between space-saver spare
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not
come loose;
❍fit the space-saver spare wheel by inserting the first bolt for two
threads into the hole closest to the valve;
❍use wrench A-fig. 115 to fully tighten the retaining bolts;
fig. 116A0K0039mfig. 117A0K0083m
❍operate jack handle D-fig. 116 to lower the car. Then extract
the jack;
Visit Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon as
possible to check the correct tightening of the main
wheel bolts.

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fig. 118A0K0040mfig. 119A0K0235m
❍use the wrench A-fig. 115 provided to fasten the bolts com-
pletely in a criss-cross fashion as per the order illustrated in
fig. 118;
❍when replacing an alloy wheel it is advisable to place it upside
down, with the aesthetic part facing upwards.
Restore the standard wheel as soon as possible, because, once placed
in the associated compartment, the luggage compartment load plat-
form is rendered uneven as the standard wheel is larger than the
spare wheel.
REMOVING THE SUBWOOFER
(versions with Bose HI-FI)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IMPORTANT The following procedure only applies to cars equipped
with Bose HI-FI systems with subwoofer (for versions/markets,
where provided).
Subwoofer and space-saver spare wheel
On these versions, the tools needed for changing the wheel are
arranged in a specific container on the left-hand side of the boot
(see fig. 119). The jack is located in a pocket, again on the left-
hand side of the boot (see fig. 119a).

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When you have finished:
❍reposition the subwoofer correctly (see indications on the label
applied over the subwoofer itself), so that the word “BOSE”
is positioned in the right direction for reading;
❍reposition the subwoofer wire correctly to avoid pinching it. Then
fasten the clip B-fig. 120 and fasten the blocking device. Finally,
position the load compartment spacer fig. 119 correctly and
lower the boot mat.
fig. 120A0K0236mfig. 119aA0K0228m
Proceed as follows to remove the subwoofer:
❍open the boot, pull the tab A-fig. 113, lift the mat upwards and
remove the load compartment spacer fig. 119;
❍loosen the fastening device A-fig. 120, remove the clip B fas-
tening the cable and then lift the subwoofer;
❍rest the subwoofer on the side of the boot and take the space-
saver spare wheel;
❍then replace the wheel as described above.

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REFITTING THE WHEEL
Following the procedure previously described, raise the car and
remove the space-saver spare wheel.
Proceed as follows:
❍make sure the contact surfaces between standard wheel and
hub are clean so that the fastening bolts will not come loose;
❍for versions with steel rims: fixed the wheel hub onto the rim;
❍fit the hub cap by aligning the crescent hole with the bolt you
have fitted, then insert the other 4 bolts;
❍tighten the retaining bolts using wrench A-fig. 115;
❍lower the car and remove the jack;
❍use wrench A-fig. 115 to fully tighten the bolts, following the
sequence shown in fig. 118;
When you have finished:
❍stow the space-saver spare wheel in the compartment provid-
ed in the boot;
❍insert the jack and the other tools in the container;
❍arrange the container and tools on the space-saver spare wheel;
❍reposition the boot mat correctly.
Subwoofer and “Automatic Fix&Go Kit”
Locating the Automatic Fix&Go Kit:
❍open the boot, pull tab A-fig. 113 and lift up the mat;
❍take the “Automatic Fix&Go Kit” located on the left side of the
boot (fig. 121);
❍inflate the wheel (see “Automatic Fix&Go Kit”).
IMPORTANT If you need to remove the subwoofer follow the indi-
cations shown on the adhesive label fig. 121 over the subwoofer
itself to reposition it correctly.
fig. 121A0K0178m

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WHEELS
RIMS AND TYRES
Pressed steel or alloy rims. Radial type tubeless tyres. All approved
tyres are listed in the Log Book.
IMPORTANT In the event of discrepancies between the information
provided in this “Owner’s handbook” and the “Log book”, con-
sider the specifications shown in the log book only.
Comply with the prescribed size to ensure safety of the car in move-
ment. Fit tyres of the same make and type on all wheels.
IMPORTANT Do not use inner tubes with Tubeless tyres.
SPACE SAVER SPARE WHEEL
Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre.
HOW TO READ TYRE MARKINGS fig. 174
Example: 205/55 R 16 91 V
205 = Nominal width (S, distance in mm between sidewalls).
55 = Height/width ratio (H/S) as a percentage.
R = Radial tyre.
16 = Rim diameter in inches (Ø).
91 = Load index.
V = Maximum speed index.
Load index (capacity)
fig. 174A0K0043m
60 = 250kg
61 = 257kg
62 = 265kg
63 = 272kg
64 = 280kg
65 = 290kg
66 = 300kg
67 = 307kg
68 = 315kg
69 = 325kg
70 = 335kg
71 = 345kg72 = 355kg
73 = 365kg
74 = 375kg
75 = 387kg
76 = 400kg
77 = 412kg
78 = 425kg
79 = 437kg
80 = 450kg
81 = 462kg
82 = 475kg
83 = 487kg84 = 500kg
85 = 515kg
86 = 530kg
87 = 545kg
88 = 560kg
89 = 580kg
90 = 600kg
91 = 615kg
92 = 630kg
93 = 650kg
94 = 670kg
95 = 690kg96 = 710kg
97 = 730kg
98 = 750kg
99 = 775kg
100 = 800kg
101 = 825kg
102 = 850kg
103 = 875kg
104 = 900kg
105 = 925kg
106 = 950kg

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Snow chain use
All versions: for 195/55 R16”, 205/55 R16” and 225/45 R17” size tyres use low-clearance snow chains with a maximum protrusion beyond the
tyre profile of 9 mm.
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) Tyres not suitable for fitting snow chains.
(
❍) Versions with oversized brake calipers
195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED (*) 195/55 R16 91Q REINFORCED (*)205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91Q
225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q REINFORCED
225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q REINFORCED
195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED (*) 195/55 R16 91Q REINFORCED (*)205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91Q
225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q REINFORCED
225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q REINFORCED
225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q REINFORCED
T135/70 R16 100M 4B x 16 ET 22
T125/80 R17 99M 4B x 17 ET 25
T125/80 R17 99M 4B x 17 ET 25
T135/70 R16 100M 4B x 16 ET 22
T125/80 R17 99M 4B x 17 ET 25
T125/80 R17 99M 4B x 17 ET 25
T125/80 R17 99M 4B x 17 ET 25
7Jx16 H2 ET 41 (*)
7Jx16 H2 ET 41
7
1/2Jx17 H2 ET 41
71/2Jx18 H2 ET 41
7
1/2Jx17 H2 ET 41
71/2Jx18 H2 ET 41
7Jx16 H2 ET 41 (*)
7Jx16 H2 ET 41
7
1/2Jx17 H2 ET 41
71/2Jx18 H2 ET 41
7
1/2Jx17 H2 ET 41
71/2Jx18 H2 ET 41
7
1/2Jx17 H2 ET 41
71/2Jx18 H2 ET 41
Versions Wheels Tyres Space-saver spare wheel
Provided Snow Tyre Rim
1.4 Turbo Petrol
1.6 JTDM
1.4 Turbo Petrol (❍)1.6 JTDM(❍)
1.4 Turbo Multi Air
2.0 JTDM
1.4 Turbo Multi Air (❍)2.0 JTDM(❍)
1750 Turbo Petrol

3.0 2.6
2.7 2.3
2.7 2.3
3.0 2.6
3.0 2.6
2.7 2.3
2.7 2.3
3.0 2.6
2.7 2.3
3.0 2.6
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195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED 205/55 R16 91V
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED
195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED
205/55 R16 91V
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED
225/45 R17 91W225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED
T135/70 R16 100M
T125/80 R17 99M
COLD TYRE PRESSURES (bar)
2.6 2.2
2.3 2.1
2.3 2.1
2.6 2.2
2.6 2.2
2.3 2.1
2.3 2.1
2.6 2.2
2.3 2.1
2.6 2.2
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. Check correct pressure on a cold tyre.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the pressure prescribed for standard tyres.
When running at speeds higher than 160 km/h, inflate tyres at full-load pressures.
4.2
Versions Size STANDARD TYRES
Medium load Full load
Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 Turbo Petrol
1.6 JTDM
1.4 Turbo Multi Air
2.0 JTDM
1750 Turbo Petrol
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Wheels and tyres .............. 216-232
– changing a wheel ............... 162
– Fix&Go Automatic kit........... 169
– spare wheel ...................... 234
– tyre inflation pressures ........ 235
Window bag .......................... 148
Windows (cleaning)................ 221
Windscreen wipers
– blades .............................. 217
– checking liquid
level ..........208-209-210-211
– control............................... 77
– nozzles ............................ 219