bonnet Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 User Guide

Diesel VERSIONSThousands of miles 21 42 63 84 105
Thousands of kilometres 35 70 105 140 175
Months24 48 72 96 120Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure, if required●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning
lights, passenger compartment, luggage compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)●●●●●
Check operation of windscreen washer/wiper system●●●●●
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades●●●●●
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear
indicator●●●●●
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear●●●●●
Condition and status visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes), rubber elements (boots - sleeves -
bushes etc.)●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of
linkages●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (engine cooling, hydraulic brakes/clutch,
screen washer, battery, etc.)●●●●●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if required●●●●●
Check exhaust fumes/emissions●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belts●●
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of window washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades
Check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF
THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts;❒check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace
pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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BATTERYBattery F (see previous pages) does not
require the electrolyte to be topped up
with distilled water. A periodic check
carried out at an Alfa Romeo Dealership
is, however, necessary to check
efficiency.
REPLACING THE
BATTERY
145) 146) 147) 148)36)5)
If necessary, replace the battery with
another original battery with the same
specifications. Follow the battery
manufacturer's instructions for
maintenance.
USEFUL ADVICE FOR
EXTENDING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
❒when you park the car, ensure that
the doors, tailgate and bonnet are
closed properly, to prevent any lights
from remaining on inside the
passenger's compartment;❒switch off all roof lights inside the car:
the car is however equipped with a
system which switches all internal
lights off automatically;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g. sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect
the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT After the battery is
disconnected, the steering must be
initialised. The warning light switches
on to indicate this. To carry out this
procedure, simply turn the steering
wheel all the way from one end to the
other or drive in a straight line for about
a hundred metres.
IMPORTANT If the charge level remains
under 50% for a long time, the battery
is damaged by sulphation, reducing
its capacity and efficiency at start-up.
The battery will also be more at risk
of freezing (this can happen as early as
–10°C). Refer to the paragraph "Car
inactivity" in "Starting and driving"
chapter if the car is left parked for a
long time.If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories which
require permanent electrical supply (e.g.
alarm, etc.) or accessories which
influence the electrical supply
requirements, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership, whose qualified staff will
evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
WARNING
145) Battery liquid is poisonous and
corrosive. Avoid contact with the
skin and eyes. Keep naked flames
and sources of sparks away from
the battery: risk of explosion and
fire.
146) Using the battery with
insufficient fluid irreparably
damages the battery and may
cause an explosion.
147) If the car must remain unused
for a long time at a very low
temperature, remove the battery
and take it to a warm place, to
avoid freezing.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

❒remove the aerial from the roof when
using a carwash;
❒if high pressure jets or cleaners are
used to wash the car, keep a
distance of at least 40 cm from the
bodywork to avoid damage or
alteration. Bear in mind that a build
up of water could cause damage
to the car in the long term;
❒wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
❒wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork,
frequently rinsing the sponge;
❒rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may
stagnate more easily in these areas. Do
not wash the car after it has been left
in the sun or with the bonnet hot:
this may alter the shine of the
paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned
in the same way as the rest of the car.IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean
cloths to prevent scratching or altering
the transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window
inside gently with a cloth following the
direction of the filaments to avoid
damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the front headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at
the windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure
that the various protections (e.g. rubber
caps and guards) have not been
removed or damaged.
IMPORTANT
6) Detergents cause water pollution.
Only wash your car in areas
equipped to collect and treat
wastewater from this type
of activity.
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IDENTIFICATION
DATAThe identification data of the car are:
❒V.I.N. plate;
❒Chassis marking;
❒Body paintwork identification plate;
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember and
contains the following data fig. 195:BType-approval number.CVehicle type identification codeDChassis serial number.EMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully ladenFMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
(front) axleHMaximum permitted weight on
second (rear) axleIEngine type.LBodywork version code.M
Spares number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient
(for diesel engines)
CHASSIS MARKING
This is printed on the passenger
compartment floor, near the front right
seat.
Slide the flap A fig. 196 forward to
access.
The marking includes:
❒vehicle type (ZAR 940000);
❒chassis serial number.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
It is applied under the bonnet and
shows the following data fig. 197:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
This is stamped on the cylinder block
and gives the model and the chassis
serial number.
195
A0K0024
197
A0K0025
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
196
A0K0750

INDEX
ABS .............................................. 65
Additional heater ............................ 35
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System) ........................ 38
Air cleaner ...................................... 213
Alarm ............................................. 14“Alfa DNA” system ........................ 69
– Driving modes ........................... 70
– Engagement/disengagement
of "All Weather" mode ............... 72
– Engagement/disengagement
of "Dynamic" mode ................... 71
– "Natural" Mode.......................... 70Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
ALFA TCT ...................................... 157
Ashtray .......................................... 50
ASR system (Anti-Slip
Regulation) ................................... 66
Automatic dual zone climate
control ......................................... 28Battery .......................................... 214
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 214
– replacement .............................. 214
Battery (recharging) ........................ 196
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 218
– protection against
atmospheric agents................... 218
– warranty .................................... 218Bonnet ........................................... 62
– Closing ...................................... 62
– Opening .................................... 62
Brakes ........................................... 233
– brake fluid level.......................... 212
bulb replacement ........................... 184
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ............................. 183
– interior lights .............................. 186
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 181
Carrying children safely ................. 139
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system ......................................... 66
Central locking ............................... 46
Changing a bulb............................. 179
– General instructions................... 179
Changing a wheel .......................... 171
Checking levels .............................. 208
Cigar lighter.................................... 50
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork .................................. 218
– car interior ................................. 220
– front headlights ......................... 219
– leather parts .............................. 221
– leather seats.............................. 220
– plastic and coated parts ............ 221
– seats and fabric parts ................ 220
Climate control ............................... 22– Central air diffusers.................... 22
– Rear air diffuser ......................... 22
– Side air diffusers ........................ 22
– Upper air diffusers ..................... 22
Climatic comfort ............................. 23
– Diffusers .................................... 23
Clutch ............................................ 232
CO2 emissions............................... 252
CODE Card .................................... 11
Control buttons .............................. 91
Control panel and instruments ....... 100
– Multifunction display .................. 100
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display....................................... 101
Controls ......................................... 45
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement ...................... 187
Cruise Control ................................ 41
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 36
Diesel filter ..................................... 213
Dimensions .................................... 240
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
Direction indicators ................... 37-184
– bulb replacement ...................... 184
– “Lane change” function ............. 37
Display ........................................... 90
Doors ............................................. 54
– Child safety device .................... 55