window 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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The main functions that can be activated with the keys (with or without remote control) are the following:
Type of key
Mechanical key
Key with remote control
Direction indicators flashing
(only for key with
remote control)
Deterrence LED
Doors
unlocking
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
anticlockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly press
Ëbutton
double flashing
Switching offLocking the doors
from the outside
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Turn key
clockwise
(driver’s side)
Briefly pressÁbutton
flashes once
Switching on con-
stantly for about 3
seconds, followed
by deterrence LED
flashingSafe Lock engage-
ment (for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Double pressing Ábutton
flashes three times
Double flash,
followed by
deterrence flashingUnlocking the
tailgate boot
–
–
Briefly press Rbutton
flashes twice
Deterrence LED
IMPORTANT Windows will lower down when the doors are unlocked; they will be wound up when the doors are locked.
Windows down
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Hold pressed
Ëbutton
(for longer than
2 seconds)
flashes twice
Switching offWindows up
(for versions/
markets, where
provided)
–
–
Hold pressed Ábutton
(for longer than 2
seconds)
flashes once
Deterrence LED

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SWITCHING OFF THE ALARM
PressËbutton. The following operations are performed (exclud-
ing specific markets):
❍the direction indicators flash twice;
❍two brief acoustic signals are emitted;
❍the doors are unlocked.
IMPORTANT Activating the central opening using the key metal
insert the alarm does not turn off.
VOLUMETRIC/ANTI-LIFT PROTECTION
To guarantee the correct operation of the protection, completely
close the side windows and sunroof (for versions/markets, where
provided).
To disable the function, press A button fig. 20 before switching
on the alarm. The deactivation of the function is indicated by the
LED on A button flashing for several seconds.
The volume sensing/anti-tilt protection disabling procedure must
be repeated each time the key is turned off.
EXCLUDING THE ALARM
To permanently disable the alarm (e.g. for long storage of the car),
lock the car by turning the metal insert of the key with remote con-
trol in the lock.
IMPORTANT If the battery of the key with the remote control run
out or the system fails, the alarm can be switched off by placing
the key in the ignition switch and turning it to MAR.
fig. 20A0K0130m

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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROLS fig. 38
A air temperature adjustment knob:
❍blue zone = cold air
❍red zone = hot air
B climate control compressor on/off button;
C fan activation/adjustment knob:
❍0 = fan off
❍1-2-3-4-5-6 = fan speedD heated rear windscreen on/off button;
E air distribution knob:
❍various selections are possible
❍quick demisting (windscreen and side windows)
F air recirculation on/off button
fig. 38A0K0055m

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AUTOMATIC DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(MAX-DEF function)
This function automatically demists/defrosts the following: wind-
screen and front side windows, heated spray nozzles, heater ex-
ternal rearview mirrors.
To activate the function on, turn the E knob to the “Defrosting”
symbol identified by the
-symbol. The manual climate control
system will automatically set itself to the following configuration:
❍demisting symbol -from red to orange (to indicate that the
function is on);
❍the heated rear windscreen (and all the installed defrosting
devices) will be turned on. The circular LED around the button
(will light up to indicate that the function is on;
❍the air flow will go to maximum speed (6);
❍air circulation will be opened, if it was closed (the circular LED
about the corresponding button will be off);
❍air mixing to maximum heating;
❍additional electric heater (for versions/markets, where pro-
vided) will be turned on;
❍the compressor will be activated (the circular LED will stay on
to indicate that the AC function is on).
Window demisting
The climate control system is very useful in preventing the windows
from misting up in the event of high levels of humidity.
In the event of considerable outside moisture and/or rain and/or
considerable differences in temperature inside and outside the pas-
senger compartment, proceed as follows to demist the windows:
❍turn A knob to the red section;
❍press F button to disable the air recirculation system (the LED
on the button should be off);
❍turn E knob to -and move it to position u(B-fig. 38a) if
demisting does not take place;
❍turn C knob to the 2ndspeed.

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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.
A0K0083m
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).
fig. 38a

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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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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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It is advisable not to use the air recirculation func-
tion when the outside temperature is low to pre-
vent the windows from rapidly misting up.
Turning the AQS (Air Quality System)
function on
The AQS function automatically activates internal air recirculation
when the outside air is polluted (e.g. in traffic queues and tunnels).
IMPORTANT With the AQS function active, after the internal air
recirculation system has been running for a certain time, the cli-
mate control system enables the intake of outside air for approx-
imately 1 minute. This takes place regardless of the pollution lev-
el of the outside air.
IMPORTANT The air recirculation system makes it possible to reach
the required heating/cooling conditions faster. It is, however, in-
advisable to use it on rainy/cold days as it would considerably in-
crease the possibility of the windows misting up inside (especially
if the climate control system is off). When the outside tempera-
ture is low, recirculation is forced off (air drawn from the outside)
to prevent the windows misting up.
In automatic operation inside air recirculation will be controlled auto-
matically by the system according to outside environmental condi-
tions.
AIR RECIRCULATION AND AQS
(Air Quality System) FUNCTION
The air recirculation is managed according to the following oper-
ating logics:
❍automatic engagement: A word on B button on;
❍forced engagement (air recirculation always on): LED on v
A button on and A word off;
❍forced disengagement (air recirculation always off, air taken
from the outside): the LED on
vA buttons will switch off
and the A word on B button will switch off.
Forced on/off mode can be selected by pressing button
vA..
When
g(E button off ) is pressed, the climate control system
automatically activates air recirculation (the LED on
vA but-
ton should be on). Press
vA button to turn external air recir-
culation on (LED on button lit) and vice versa.
AQS (Air Quality System) function cannot be operated when
g
button is pressed (LED on button off).