DNA Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Owner's Manual

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SEATS
❒Adjustments ....................................... 17
ALFA DNA SYSTEM
❒Operation ........................................... 69
MANUAL GEARBOX
❒Using the gearbox/transmission ..........154
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
❒Operation ........................................... 45
HANDBRAKE
❒Activation ............................................154
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
In-depth knowledge of your new car
starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply
and directly explains how it is made
and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it
seated comfortably on board, so that
you can see what is described here for
yourself.SYMBOLS ...................................... 10
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM ....... 10
THE KEYS....................................... 11
ALARM ........................................... 14
IGNITION DEVICE ........................... 15
SEATS ............................................ 17
HEAD RESTRAINTS ........................ 18
STEERING WHEEL ......................... 19
REAR VIEW MIRRORS .................... 20
CLIMATE CONTROL ....................... 22
CLIMATIC COMFORT ..................... 23
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL........ 24
AUTOMATIC DUAL ZONE
CLIMATE CONTROL ....................... 28
EXTERNAL LIGHTS......................... 35
WINDOW CLEANING ...................... 39
CRUISE CONTROL ......................... 41
ROOF LIGHTS ................................ 42
CONTROLS .................................... 45
INTERIOR FITTINGS ....................... 47
ELECTRIC SUN ROOF .................... 52
DOORS ........................................... 54
ELECTRIC WINDOWS .................... 56
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ........... 59
BONNET ......................................... 62
ROOF RACK/SKI RACK .................. 63
HEADLIGHTS.................................. 64ESC SYSTEM ................................. 65
“ALFA DNA” SYSTEM (CAR
DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM) ...... 69
START&STOP SYSTEM .................. 73
ITPMS (INDIRECT TYRE
PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM) ........................................ 77
EOBD SYSTEM (EUROPEAN ON
BOARD DIAGNOSIS) ...................... 79
DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERING... 79
WIRING FOR RADIO SYSTEM ........ 80
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY
THE OWNER .................................. 81
PARKING SENSORS....................... 82
REFUELLING THE CAR .................. 85
PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT .............................. 87
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41) For the correct operation of the
ABS, the tyres must of necessity
be the same make and type on all
wheels, in perfect condition and,
above all, of the prescribed type
and dimensions.
42) The ASR system can’t overrule
the natural laws of physics, and
can’t increase the grip available
according to the condition of
the road.
43) The ASR system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.
44) The capability of the ASR system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise personal safety
and the safety of others.
45) The HBA system can’t alter the
natural laws of physics, and can’t
increase grip which depends on
the condition of the road.
46) The HBA system cannot prevent
accidents, including those due to
excessive speed on corners,
driving on low-grip surfaces or
aquaplaning.47) The capability of the HBA system
must never be tested irresponsibly
and dangerously, in such a way
as to compromise the safety of
the driver, the other occupants of
the car or any other road user.
“Alfa DNA” SYSTEM
(Car dynamic
control system)This device allows, using lever A fig. 75
(on the central tunnel), three car
response modes to be selected
according to driving style and road
conditions:
❒d=Dynamic(sports driving mode);
❒n=Natural(mode for driving in
normal conditions);
❒a=All Weather(mode for driving in
poor grip conditions, such as rain
and snow).
The device also acts on the dynamic
car control systems (engine, steering,
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EOBD SYSTEM
(European On
Board Diagnosis)(for versions/markets, where provided)
Operation
The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) carries out a continuous
diagnosis of the components of the car
related to emissions.
It also alerts the driver, by switching on
the
warning light on the instrument
panel, together with a message on
the display, when these components
are no longer in peak condition (see
“Warning lights and messages”
paragraph in the "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
The aim of the EOBD system (European
On Board Diagnosis) is to:
❒monitor the system efficiency;
❒indicate an increase in emissions;
❒indicate the need to replace
damaged components.The car also has a connector, which
can interface with appropriate tools,
that makes it possible to read the error
codes stored in the electronic control
units together with a series of specific
parameters for engine operation and
diagnosis. This check can also be
carried out by the traffic control
authorities.
IMPORTANT After eliminating a fault, to
check the system completely, the Alfa
Romeo Dealership is obliged to run
tests and, if necessary, road tests
which may also require a long journey.
DUAL PINION
ACTIVE STEERINGOperation
This only operates with the key turned
to MAR-ON and the engine started.
The steering allows the force required
at the steering wheel to be adjusted
to suit driving conditions. The different
power assistance modes can be
selected via the d, n, a positions of the
“Alfa DNA System” lever (see paragraph
entitled “Alfa DNA System”).
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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.
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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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DISPLAYThe car may be provided with a
multifunction or reconfigurable
multifunction display that shows useful
information to the driver, according
to the previous settings, when driving.
With the ignition key removed, the
display lights up and shows the time
and total odometer reading (in km
or miles) for a few seconds when a
door is opened/closed.
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY "STANDARD"
SCREEN
The following information appears on
the display fig. 96:ADateBMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles)
CDriving mode selected via "Alfa DNA"
(dynamic car control system) (for
versions/markets, where provided): d
= Dynamic; n = Natural;a=All
WeatherDTime (always displayed, even with
key removed and doors closed)EStart&Stop function indicator (for
versions/markets where provided)FOutside temperatureGGear Shift Indicator (for versions/
markets, where provided)HHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on)
RECONFIGURABLE
MULTIFUNCTION
DISPLAY “STANDARD”
SCREEN
The following information appears on
the display fig. 97:
ATimeBTrip mileage (in km or miles)CMilometer (distance covered in km or
miles)DCar status indications (e.g. doors
open, possible ice on road,
etc.)/Start&Stop function indication
(for versions/markets, where
provided)/Gear Shift Indicator (for
versions/markets, where provided)EHeadlamp alignment position (only
with dipped headlamps on)FOutside temperature
On some versions, selecting
“DYNAMIC” driving mode (see “Alfa
DNA system” paragraph in this section)
causes the display to show the turbine
pressure fig. 98.
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Symbol on the
displayWhat it means What to do
DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING MODE
(“Alfa DNA” system)
On versions equipped with a "Reconfigurable
multifunction display", a message and the symbol
associated with the selected driving mode
“DYNAMIC”, “NATURAL” or “ALL WEATHER” are
shown. A warning message is shown on the
display if one of these driving modes is not
available.
On versions equipped with "Multifunction
display", a letter ("d" or "a") associated with the
selected driving mode is shown together with a
dedicated message.
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If, with 1
stgear or reverse (R) engaged,
the following conditions occur:
❒road slope over 5%;
❒clutch overheated;
❒engine torque constant for a given
period (e.g. if the car hits the
pavement or is parked downhill/
uphill);
car movement is achieved by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT With handbrake released
and brake pedal released, engine at
idling speed and gear lever in position
D, R or sequential, pay the utmost care
because the car can move even
without the operation of the accelerator
pedal. This condition can be used
with the car on a level surface during
tight parking manoeuvres using the
brake pedal only.
AUTOMATIC DRIVING
MODE
D can be selected from sequential
operation in any driving conditions.
In automatic driving mode, the best
ratio is selected by the electronic
transmission control unit depending on
speed, engine load (accelerator pedal
position) and gradient of the road.“Kick-Down” function
To resume speed quickly, when the
accelerator pedal is pressed fully, the
transmission control system downshifts
("Kick-down" function).
IMPORTANT When driving on roads
with poor grip conditions (snow, ice,
etc.) avoid activating the kick-down
function.
Integration with "Alfa
DNA" system
Operating the “Alfa DNA” system fig.
134, three different driving modes can
be selected:
❒“Dynamic”: gear changes at higher
engine speeds. It enhances sporty
driving;❒“Natural”: gear changes at low
engine speeds. It enhances comfort
and reduces consumption;
❒“All Weather”: driving programme on
roads with poor grip (e.g. snow, ice,
mud, etc.).
Gearshifting suggestion
With the transmission in automatic
mode (selector lever in position D),
when gearshifting is required by the
paddles on the steering wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided), the
system shifts to "Sequential mode",
with relevant displaying of the gear
engaged, for about 5 second.
When this time has elapsed, if the
paddles are not operated anymore, the
system goes back to the automatic
mode (D), with following displaying.
SEQUENTIAL DRIVING
MODE
In sequential driving mode, the
transmission works like a manual
gearbox.
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Gearshifting through
gear lever
Move the lever sideways (to the left)
from position D to the sequential
position:
❒lever towards "+": engage higher
gear;
❒lever towards "−": engage lower gear.
The lever correct position in "Sequential
mode" is signalled when the symbols
"+" and "−" switch on and the symbol D
switches off on the display (the gear
engaged only is shown on the display).
Gearshifting through
steering wheel paddles
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the steering wheel
paddles can be used to change gear
fig. 135.
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To use the paddles on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in
"Sequential mode" or in D:
❒steering wheel paddle "+" (pulling
paddle towards driver fig. 136):
engage higher gear;
❒steering wheel paddle "-" (pulling
paddle towards driver fig. 136):
engage lower gear.The engagement of a lower or higher
gear is only permitted if the engine revs
allow it.
If the car is stopped with a higher gear
than 1
stengaged, the transmission
will automatically engage 1
stgear.
"Launch Control"
Function
The "Launch Control" strategy permits
high-performance starting.
With the car stationary, proceed as
follows to activate this function:
❒operate the “Alfa DNA” system and
activate the "Dynamic" driving mode;
❒depress the brake pedal with your left
foot and, simultaneously, fully
depress the accelerator pedal with
your right foot;
❒shift gear using the gear lever or the
steering wheel paddle "−" (pulling
the paddle towards the driver as
previously described): rpm are thus
increased from 2500 to 4500;
❒release the brake pedal: in this way a
more "lively" start is achieved.
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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