technical data Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2012 Owner handbook (in English)

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this handbook to help you get the most out of your new car.
Please read it all the way through before taking your car on the road for the first time.
Here you will find information, tips and important warnings regarding use of your car and how to achieve the best performance from
the technological features of your Alfa Romeo.
The booklet also provides a description of special features as well as tips and essential information for the correct care and mainte-
nance of your Alfa Romeo and safe driving tips.
Please read the warnings and indications at the bottom; these are marked with the following symbols:
personal safety
car’s wellbeing
environmental protection.
The enclosed Warranty Booklet lists the services that Alfa Romeo offers to its Customers:
– the Warranty Certificate with terms and conditions for maintaining its validity
– the range of additional services available to Alfa Romeo Customers.
We are confident that these instructions will help you become familiar with your new car and the Alfa Romeo after-sales staff who will
be at your service.
Enjoy the read. Happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of Alfa Giulietta; please consider only the information
relevant to your version, engine and configuration.
The data in this publication is provided by way of example. Fiat Group Automobiles can modify
the specifications of the model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing
purposes. For further information, contact an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider.

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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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On/Trip B data (trip B on)
With this function is possible to turn the Trip B display (trip me-
ter) on and off. For more information see the “Trip computer” para-
graph.
For activation/deactivation, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the SET ESC button again: the display flashes On
or Off depending on what was previously set;
– press “
Ò▲“ or “▼“ to select;
– briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the menu screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out saving.
Set time (Clock)
With this function is possible to set the clock through two sub-
menus: “Time” and “Format”.
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as follows:
– briefly press SET ESC button: the display shows the two sub-
menus “Time” and “Format”;
– press “
Ò▲“ or“▼“ to go from one submenu to the next;
– once you have selected a submenu, briefly press SET ESC;
- when accessing the “Time” submenu: brefly pressing SET ESC
button: the minutes flash in the “time” mode;
– press “
Ò▲“ or“▼“ to select;
– brefly press SET ESC button: “the minutes” flash in the dis-
play;
– press “
Ò▲“ or“▼“ to select.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or decrease by one unit each
time “
Ò▲“ or “▼“ is pressed. Hold the button down to in-
crease/decrease the setting rapidly. Complete the setting by re-
peatedly pressing the button when you approach the required set-
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CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimum protection in the event of a crash, all passengers must
be seated and wearing adequate restraint systems. This is even
more important for children. This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to EC Directive 2003/20/EC. Compared
with an adult, a child’s head is larger and heavier in proportion to
his/her body and the child’s muscular and bone structures are
not fully developed. For this reason, they require restraint systems
which are different from those used by adults to protect them in
the event of an accident.
The result of research in relation to the best protection for chil-
dren is illustrated in European Regulation ECE-R44, which divides
child seats into five groups in addition to making their use com-
pulsory:
Group 0 up to 10 kg
Group 0+ up to 13 kg
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22-36 kg
All restraint devices must bear the type-approval data along with
the control mark on a label firmly secured to the child seat which
must never be removed. When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems, children are considered as adults
and have to wear the standard seat belts.
Should it be absolutely necessary to carry a child
on the front seat in a cradle seat facing backwards,
the passenger’s front air bag and side bag should
be deactivated by using the Set-Up Menu. Deacti-
vation can be verified by checking the
“warn-
ing light in the instrument panel. Also, the passenger seat
should be adjusted as far back as possible to avoid con-
tact between the child seat and the dashboard.
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes child seats for each weight group.
These devices are recommended, having been specifically designed
for Alfa Romeo cars.
Do not arrange child seats facing backwards if the
front air bag on the passenger’s side is enabled.
Deployment of the air bag in an accident could
cause fatal injuries to the baby regardless of the severity
of the collision. It is advisable to carry children in dedi-
cated child seats on the rear seat, which is the most pro-
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VIN PLATE fig. 171
It is applied to the front crossmember and shows the following
data:
B Type-approval number
C Vehicle type identification code
D Chassis number
E Maximum authorised weight of vehicle fully laden
F Maximum permitted weight of vehicle fully laden plus trailer
G Maximum permitted weight on first (front) axle
H Maximum permitted weight on second (rear) axle
I Engine type.
L Bodywork version code.
M Number for spare parts.
N Correct smoke opacity index (for diesel engines).
fig. 171A0K0024m
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The identification details of the car are:
❍VIN plate
❍Chassis marking;
❍Bodywork paint identification plate.
❍Engine marking

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CHASSIS MARKING fig. 172
This is printed on the passenger compartment floor bed near the
front right seat. Slide the hatch A forward to access.
The marking includes:
❍vehicle type (ZAR 940000)
❍chassis number
BODYWORK PAINT IDENTIFICATION PLATE
fig. 173
It is applied under the bonnet and shows the following data:
A Paint manufacturer.
B Colour name.
C Fiat colour code.
D Re-spray and touch-up colour code.
ENGINE MARKING
This is printed onto the cylinder block and shows the type and
production serial number.
fig. 172A0K0175mfig. 173A0K0025m

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Headlights.............................. 108
– headlight alignment corrector 108
– light beam direction ............ 108
Heated rear window
(activation) .................... 63-72
Hill Holder system .................... 110
How to save fuel .................... 155
Identification data
– chassis marking ................. 226
– engine marking ................. 226
– identification data plate ....... 225
– paintwork identification plate 226
Ignition switch ........................ 49
– steering lock ...................... 49
In an emergency................ 161
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................ 123
Installing navigation system
(set-up)............................... 123
Instrument panel and instruments 4-5
Interior fittings......................... 87Interiors (cleaning) .................. 222
“Isofix” child seat set-up .......... 143
Jack...................................... 163
Keys
– changing remote
control battery ................... 44
– key with remote control ....... 42
– key without remote control ... 42
Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb).............. 177
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb).............. 179
Load limiters .......................... 135
Lubricants (specifications) ... 242-243
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 177
– control............................... 75
Manual climate control system .. 60Menu items ........................... 26
Mirror courtesy lights ............... 83
– bulb replacement ................ 184
MSR system........................... 112
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ................ 181
On board instruments ............. 4-5
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 6
– fuel level indicator .............. 6
– multifunction display ........... 20
– reconfigurable multifunction
display ............................. 21
– rev counter ........................ 6
– speedometer ..................... 6
Parking lights (activation) ....... 74
Parking the car ....................... 153
Performance (top speeds) ........ 237