lock Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Owner's Guide

WARNING
26) For safety reasons, the bonnet
must always be properly closed
while driving. Therefore, make
sure that the bonnet is properly
closed and that the lock is
engaged. If you discover that the
bonnet is not perfectly closed
during travel, stop immediately
and close the bonnet in the
correct manner.
27) Perform these operations only
when the car is stationary.
ROOF RACK/SKI
RACKThe attachments A are located in the
areas illustrated in the figure and can
only be accessed with the doors open.
28) 29)8) 9)
Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo includes a
dedicated roof rack/ski rack for this car.
WARNING
28) After travelling for a few
kilometres, check to ensure that
the fixing screws for the
attachments are well tightened.
29) Evenly distribute the load and
take into account, when driving,
the increased responsiveness
of the car to side wind.
IMPORTANT
8) Never exceed the maximum
permitted loads (see “Technical
specifications” section).
9) The size of the loads you
transport must strictly comply
with currently applicable
regulations.
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ESC SYSTEM
IN BRIEF
The ESC system improves the
directional control and stability of the
car in various driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the car’s
understeer and oversteer, distributing
the brake force on the appropriate
wheels. The torque supplied by
the engine can also be reduced in
order to maintain control of the car.
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The ESC system uses sensors installed
on the car to determine the trajectory
that the driver intends to follow and
compares it with the car’s effective
trajectory. When the real trajectory
deviates from the desired trajectory, the
ESC system intervenes to counter the
car’s understeer or oversteer.
❒Oversteer: occurs when the car is
turning more than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.
❒Understeer: occurs when the car is
turning less than it should according
to the angle of the steering wheel.The ESC system also includes the
following systems:
❒EBD
❒ABS
❒CBC
❒ASR
❒HILL HOLDER
❒HBA
❒MSR
❒DST
❒“ELECTRONIC Q2” (“E-Q2”)
❒"PRE-FILL" (RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)
SYSTEM ACTIVATION
The ESC system switches on
automatically when the engine is
started and cannot be switched off.
SYSTEM INTERVENTION
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.EBD SYSTEM
The EBD system is an integral part of
the ESC system and intervenes during
braking, distributing the brake force
optimally between front and rear
wheels.
This guarantees greater braking stability
for the car, preventing sudden locking
of the rear wheels and the consequent
instability of the car.
ABS
This system, which is an integral part of
the braking system, prevents one or
more wheels from locking and slipping
in all road surface conditions,
irrespective of the intensity of the
braking action, ensuring that the car
can be controlled even during
emergency braking and optimising
stopping distances.
The system intervenes when braking
and the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions, when locking may
be more frequent.
The system also improves control and
stability of the car when braking on a
surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, or on corners.
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System intervention
A slight pulsing of the brake pedal and
noise indicates the intervention of the
ABS: this is completely normal when
the system intervenes.
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CBC (Cornering Brake
Control) SYSTEM
The system acts when braking on
corners, optimising the distribution of
brake pressure on the four wheels: the
system prevents the wheels on the
inside of the corner (less affected by the
weight of the car) from locking,
ensuring better stability and direction
for the car.ASR (Anti-Slip
Regulation) SYSTEM
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This is an integral part of the ESC
system and automatically operates in
the event of one or both drive wheels
slipping, loss of grip on wet roads
(aquaplaning) and acceleration
on slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc.
Depending on the slipping conditions,
two different control systems are
activated:
❒if the slipping involves both drive
wheels, the ASR system intervenes,
reducing the power transmitted by
the engine;
❒if the slipping only involves one of the
drive wheels, it also intervenes
automatically, braking the wheel that
is slipping.
System intervention
This is indicated by the flashing of the
warning light on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car is
in critical stability and grip conditions.HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This is an integral part of the ESC
system and facilitates starting on
slopes, activating automatically in the
following cases:
❒uphill: car stationary on a road with a
gradient higher than 5%, engine
running, brake pressed and gearbox
in neutral or gear (other than reverse)
engaged;
❒downhill: car stationary on a road
with a gradient higher than 5%,
engine running, brake pressed and
reverse gear engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system
control unit maintains the braking
pressure on the wheels until the engine
torque necessary for starting is
reached, or in any case for a maximum
of 2 seconds, allowing your right foot
to be moved easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

FILLING THE TANK
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the first click of the fuel supply
gun. Further top-ups could cause faults
in the fuel feeding system.
FUEL TANK CAP
The fuel flap is unlocked when the
central locking system is released and
automatically locked when the central
locking system is applied.
Opening
Press flap A fig. 94 to release it and
access fuel tank cap B. Then press cap
B and turn it anticlockwise.
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The cap is provided with a loss
prevention device C which attaches it
to the flap and prevents it from being
lost. Attach the cap to device D during
refuelling.Emergency flap opening
In case of emergency, pull the cord A
fig. 95 on the right-hand side of the
boot to open the fuel flap.
Pulling the cord will unlock the flap: it
will then be necessary to press on
the flap to open it.
Closure
Release cap B from device D and insert
it in its housing. Then tighten the cap
clockwise until one or more clicks
are heard. Finally, close flap A checking
that it is correctly locked.
The sealing may cause a slight pressure
increase in the tank. A little breathing
off, while slackening the cap is
absolutely normal.
WARNING
61) Keep naked flames or lit
cigarettes away from the fuel tank
filler: fire risk. Avoid bringing
your face close to the filler, in
order not to breathe in harmful
vapours.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
This section of the booklet gives you all
the information you need to
understand, interpret and use the
instrument panel correctly.DISPLAY ......................................... 90
MENU ITEMS .................................. 93
CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ...............................100
TRIP COMPUTER ...........................102
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ...................................10
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 106
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 107
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 107
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 107
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 108
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 1
-ENGINE OIL DETERIORATED ........... 110
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 112
- ALFA TCT FAILURE .......................... 113
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 113
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 113
- DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERING
FAILURE ............................................. 114
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE/ALARM FAILURE ................. 114
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 115
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 116
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 117
-REAR FOG LIGHTS ........................... 11
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 119
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................... 119
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 119
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 120
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel
versions) ............................................. 121-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel
versions) ............................................. 121
- DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in
progress (diesel versions with DPF
only) ................................................... 123
- iTPMS SYSTEM ............................... 125
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 126
- CRUISE CONTROL .......................... 127
- SIDE LIGHTS ................................... 127
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 12
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 127
- FOG LIGHTS .................................... 128
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
......................................... 128
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 128
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 128
- FUEL CUT-OFF ................................ 12
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 129
- BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ................... 129
- DUSK SENSOR FAILURE ................. 129
- RAIN SENSOR FAILURE .................. 130
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 130
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION .............. 131
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 131
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 13
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INDICATOR
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Activation/Trip B data
(Trip B enablement)
This function may be used to activate
(On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip B (partial
trip). For further information see “Trip
computer”.
Proceed as follows to switch the
function on and off:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.Time adjustment
(Clock adjustment)
This function enables to set the clock
through two submenus: "Time" and
"Format".
To carry out the adjustment, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button and
two submenus ("Time" and "Format")
will be displayed;
❒press button "
"or"
"to
switch between the two submenus;
❒once you have selected a sub-menu
to be modified, press
SET/
briefly;
❒when the “Time” submenu is entered,
by briefly pressing SET/
the
hours flash on the display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/button,
which makes the display flash the
"minutes";
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment.IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
"
"or"
" button is pressed.
Hold down the button to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly and
automatically. Complete the setting by
single pressing the button when you
approach the required value.
❒When you select "Format": briefly
pressing the SET/
button makes
the display mode flash on the display;
❒press button ""or"
"
to select “24h” or “12h”.
When you have made the required
settings, briefly press the
SET/
button to go back to the
submenu screen or hold the button
down to go back to the main menu
screen without saving the new settings.
Hold the SET/
button down again
to return to the standard screen or
to the main menu according to where
you are in the menu.
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Set date (Setting the
date)
Using this function it is possible to
change the date (day – month – year).
Proceed as follows to start the update:
❒briefly press the SET/
button:
the "year" starts flashing on the
display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/button: the
"month" will flash on the display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment;
❒briefly press the SET/button: the
“day” will flash on the display;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment.
IMPORTANT The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time the
"
"or"
" button is pressed.
Hold the button down to increase/
decrease the setting rapidly. Complete
the setting by single pressing the
button when you approach the required
value.
Briefly press the SET/
button to go
back to the menu screen or hold the
button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.First page (Display of
information on the main
screen)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows you to choose
the information you would like to see on
the main screen. You can view the
date or the trip distance.
To make your choice, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button:
"Initial page" will be displayed;
❒press the SET/
button again
briefly to display the "date" and
"engine info" options;
❒press "
"or"
" to select
the information you wish to see on
the main page of the display;
❒briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
When the key is turned to MAR-ON
and the initial check stage is over, the
display will show the information
selected via the "First page" menu
function.Autoclose (Automatic
door lock operation with
car running)
When activated (On), this function locks
the doors automatically when the
vehicle speed exceeds 20 km/h.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the SET/button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the
main menu screen without saving;
❒hold the SET/button down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.
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Daytime running lights
(DRL)
With this function is possible to turn the
daytime running lights on and off.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the SET/button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the
main menu screen without saving;
❒hold the SET/button down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.
AFS adaptive lights
(Adaptive Frontlight
System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows the AFS (Adaptive
Frontlight System) to be activated/
deactivated.Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the SET/button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press the "
"or"
" button to
select;
❒press the SET/button briefly to
return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the
main menu screen without saving;
❒hold the SET/button down
again to return to the standard
screen or to the main menu
according to where you are in the
menu.
Courtesy lights
(Activation/deactivation
of “Greeting lights”)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With this function it is possible to turn
on the side lights, the number plate
lights and the ceiling lights for
approximately 25 seconds when the
doors or boot are opened using the
remote control, with the following
exceptions:
❒interruption after 5 seconds from
when the door closes❒interruption after locking using the
remote control
❒interruption after a lock or other
action using the remote control
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒briefly press the SET/button to
go back to the menu screen or hold
the button down to go back to the
standard screen without saving.
Menu exit
This is the last function that closes the
cycle of settings listed in the menu
screen.
Pressing the SET/
button briefly will
return the display to the standard
screen without saving.
Press the
button to return to the
first menu item.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redamberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red)
and
(amber) warning lights with the engine
on, indicates either a fault of the EBD system or
that the system is not available. In this case, the
rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
If the warning light switches on constantly, this
indicates a fault in the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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redSEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary and the driver’s seat belt not
fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds if
the car is in motion and the front seat belts are
not correctly fastened.For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. The system can be reactivated using
the Setup Menu.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redALFA TCT FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light flashes (together with a
message in the display and an acoustic signal) to
indicate that the transmission is faulty.
The warning light can switch on even in case of
transmission overheating, after a particularly
demanding use. In this case an engine
performance limitation is carried out.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a
transmission failure, follow the procedure
described in the "Alfa TCT" paragraph, in chapter
"Starting and driving".redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights
up when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
closed correctly. An acoustic signal is activated
with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on
the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not
closed correctly.redSPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the car
exceeds the speed limit value set in the Setup
Menu (e.g. 120 km/h).
On some versions a message is shown along
with a symbol on the display, and an acoustic
signal is emitted.
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