consumption Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Owner's Manual

START&STOP
SYSTEM(for versions/markets, where provided)
IN BRIEF
The Start&Stop system automatically
stops the engine each time the car
is stationary and starts it again when
the driver wants to move off.
In this way, the efficiency of the car is
increased, by reducing consumption,
emissions of harmful gases and
noise pollution.
OPERATING MODES
Engine stopping mode
With the car stopped, the engine stops
with gearbox in neutral and clutch
pedal released.
NOTE The engine can only be stopped
automatically after exceeding about
10 km/h, to prevent the engine from
being repeatedly stopped when driving
at walking pace.
The
fig. 81 symbol appears on the
display when the engine stops.Restarting the engine
Press the clutch pedal to restart the
engine.
SYSTEM MANUAL
ACTIVATION/
DEACTIVATION
To activate/deactivate the system
manually, press the
button located
on the central tunnel fig. 82.Start&Stop system
activation
A message will be displayed when the
Start&Stop system is activated. In
this condition, the LED on the button
is off.
Turning the Start&Stop
off
❒Versions with multifunction display:a
message is displayed when the
Start&Stop system is deactivated.
❒Versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display:the
symbol
is displayed + a message when
the Start&Stop system is
deactivated.
The LED on the button
switches on
when the system is deactivated.
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"ENERGY SAVING"
FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If, following automatic engine restarting,
the driver does not carry out any
action on the car for over 3 minutes,
the Start&Stop system stops the engine
once and for all, to prevent fuel
consumption. In these cases, the
engine can be restarted only using the
ignition key.
NOTE In any case, it is possible to keep
the engine running by deactivating the
Start&Stop system.IRREGULAR OPERATION
In the event of malfunction, the
Start&Stop system is deactivated.
The driver is informed of the fault by the
flashing
symbol (versions with
multifunction display) or
symbol
(versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display). For versions/
markets where provided, a message is
also displayed.
In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.CAR INACTIVITY
In the event of car inactivity (or if the
battery is replaced), special attention
must be paid to the disconnection
of the battery power supply.
Proceed as follows: detach connector
A fig. 83 (by pressing button B) from
sensor C for monitoring the status
of the battery installed on the negative
battery pole D. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the pole
except if the battery is replaced.
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IMPORTANT After turning the ignition
key to STOP, wait at least 1 minute
before disconnecting the electrical
supply to the battery.83
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OPERATING CONDITIONS
50) 51) 52) 53) 54) 55)
The system is active for speeds above
15 km/h.
In a few situations (such as sporty
driving, winter climate or unmade
roads) the signalling may be delayed.
Under special conditions (e.g. car
loaded asymmetrically on one side,
towing a trailer, damaged or worn tyre,
fitting the space-saver wheel, fitting
snow chains, fitting different tyres on
the axles) the system may give false
indications or be temporarily
deactivated.
If the system is temporarily deactivated,
warning light flashes for about 75
seconds and then is continuously on; at
the same time, the display shows the
message "TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING NOT AVAILABLE".
This indication is displayed also after
the engine has been switched off and
then on again if the correct operating
conditions are not restored.IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
WARNING
50) If the system signals a pressure
decrease on a specific tyre, it is
recommended to check the
pressure on all four tyres.
51) iTPMS does not relieve the
driver from the obligation to check
the tyre pressure every month; it
is not even to be considered a
replacing system for maintenance
or a safety system.
52) Tyre pressure must be checked
with tyres cold. Should it become
necessary for whatever reason
to check pressure with warm
tyres, do not reduce pressure
even though it is higher than the
prescribed value, but repeat the
check when tyres are cold.
53) The iTPMS cannot indicate
sudden tyre pressure drops (for
example when a tyre bursts).
In this case, stop the car, braking
with caution and avoiding abrupt
steering.54) The system only warns that the
tyre pressure is low: it is not able
to inflate them.
55) An insufficient tyre inflation
increases fuel consumption,
reduces the tread duration and
may affect the capacity of driving
safely.
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GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR
The “GSI” (Gear Shift Indicator) system
advises the driver to change gear
through a special indication on the
display fig. 99.
Through the GSI, the driver is notified
that changing gear will allow a
reduction in fuel consumption.
Therefore, for driving oriented towards
reducing fuel consumption, it is
recommended to stick to "Natural" or
"All Weather" mode and to follow the
suggestions of the Gear Shift Indicator,
where the traffic conditions allow it.
When the SHIFT UP icon (
SHIFT) is
shown on the display, the GSI is
advising the driver to engage a higher
gear, when the SHIFT DOWN (
SHIFT) icon is displayed, it advises
the driver to engage a lower gear.NoteThe indication in the instrument
panel remains on until the driver shifts
gear or the driving conditions go back
to a situation where gearshifting is
not required to improve consumption.
WELCOME MOVEMENT
On some versions, when the key is
turned to MAR-ON, the following
occurs:
❒quick movement (up and down) of
the speedometer and rpm gauge;
❒lighting of graphic symbols/display;
❒displaying of an animated graphic
representation of the vehicle profile.
Gauge movement
❒If the key is removed from the ignition
switch whilst the gauges are moving,
they immediately go back to their
initial position.
❒Once they have reached the full scale
values, the gauges rest on the value
indicated by the vehicle.
❒The movement of the gauges stops
when the engine is started.Lighting of graphic
symbols/display
A few seconds after the key is inserted,
the gauges, graphic symbols and
display light up in sequence.
Display of graphic
animation
When the key is removed from the
ignition switch (with the doors closed),
the display remains lit up and shows
a graphic animation.
The display lighting is then dimmed
gradually until it goes out completely.
CONTROL BUTTONS
fig. 100: to scroll up through the
displayed screen and the related
options or to increase the displayed
value.
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Unit of measurement
(Setting the unit of
measurement)
With this function it is possible to set
the measurement units through three
sub-menus: “Distance”, “Consumption”
and “Temperature”.
To set the desired measurement unit,
proceed as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
display the three sub-menus;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to navigate through the three
submenus;
❒once the submenu to be modified
has been selected, briefly press
the SET/
button;
❒when the “Distance” submenu is
entered: briefly pressing
SET/
displays "km" or "mi"
depending on the previous setting;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒when the “Consumption” submenu is
entered, pressing SET/displays
km/l, l/100 km or mpg depending
on the previous setting;
If the set distance unit is "km", the fuel
consumption unit will be displayed in
km/l or l/100 km.If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel
consumption unit will be displayed
in “mpg”.
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
❒when the “Temperature” submenu is
entered, pressing SET/displays
“°C” or “°F” depending on the
previous setting;
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to select;
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.
Language (Language
selection)
Display messages can be shown in
different languages: Italian, English,
German, Portuguese, Spanish, French,
Dutch, Turkish and Brazilian.
To set the desired language proceed as
follows:❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
previously set "language" starts
flashing on the display;
❒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.
Warnings volume
(Adjusting the
alert/warning acoustic
signal volume)
With this function it is possible to adjust
(to eight levels) the volume of the
acoustic signal which sounds in the
event of alerts and warning.
To set the desired volume proceed as
follows:
❒press the SET/
button briefly,
making the display flash the
previously set volume "level";
❒press the "
"or"
" button
to make the adjustment;
❒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.
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SPEEDOMETER (SPEED
INDICATOR)
This shows the speed of the car.
REV COUNTER
This indicates the engine rpm.
FUEL LEVEL GAUGE
This shows the amount of fuel left in the
fuel tank.
The warning light in the gauge lights up
when there are only 8 to 10 litres of
fuel remaining in the tank; if this
happens, refuel as soon as possible.
Do not travel with the fuel tank almost
empty: any gaps in fuel delivery could
damage the catalytic converter.ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR
The needle shows the temperature of
the engine coolant and starts supplying
indications when the fluid temperature
exceeds approx. 50°C.
Under normal conditions, the needle
assumes different positions within
the scale depending on the usage
conditions.
The warning light turns on to indicate
an overheating of the engine coolant. In
this case, stop the engine and contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
TRIP COMPUTER
IN BRIEF
The Trip computer is used to display
information on car operation when
the key is turned to MAR.
This function is characterised by two
separate memories, called "Trip A"
and "Trip B", where the car's
"complete missions" (journeys) are
recorded in a reciprocally
independent manner.
Both memories can be reset: i.e. start
of a new journey.
“Trip A” is used to display the figures
relating to:
❒Range
❒Distance travelled
❒Average fuel consumption
❒Instant fuel consumption
❒Average speed
❒Trip time (driving time).
“Trip B” may be used to display the
figures relating to:
❒Distance travelled B
❒Average consumption B
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❒Average speed B
❒Trip time B (driving time).
The “Trip B” function may be disabled
(see “Activating Trip B”). “Range” and
“Instant consumption" parameters
cannot be reset.
VALUES DISPLAYED
Range
This indicates the indicative distance
that may be travelled with the fuel in the
tank, assuming that driving conditions
do not change.
The display will show the reading '-----'
when the following events take place:
❒range value lower than 50 km (or
30 mi)
❒car parked with engine running for a
long period.IMPORTANT The range can be affected
by several factors: driving style (see
“Driving style” paragraph in the
“Starting and driving” chapter), type of
route (motorway, towns and cities,
mountain roads, etc.), conditions of use
(load, tyre pressures, etc.). Trip
planning must therefore take the above
into account.
Distance covered
Shows the distance covered since the
start of the new journey.
Average consumption
Shows the approximate average fuel
consumption since the start of the new
journey.
Instantaneous consumption
This indicates the fuel consumption.
The value is constantly updated. The
display will show “----”ifthecar
is parked with the engine running.Average speed
This shows the average car speed as a
function of the overall time elapsed
since the start of the new journey.
Trip time
The time elapsed since the start of a
new journey.
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INDICATIONS ON THE
DISPLAY
Each time a value is displayed, the
following information is shown:
❒animated icon in the upper part fig.
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❒the word “Trip” (or “Trip A” or “Trip B”)
(B);
❒the name, value and unit of
measurement of the selected
parameter (e.g. “Range 1500 km”)
(C).
After a few seconds the name and
value of the selected parameter are
replaced by an icon fig. 104.The icons relating to the various
parameters are the following:
❒
"Range";
❒
"Average consumption A” (if
Trip A is active, or “B” if Trip B is
active);
❒
"Distance" (if Trip A is
active, or “B” if Trip B is active);
❒
"Instantaneous consumption";
❒"Average speed A” (if Trip A
is active, or “B” if Trip B is active);
❒"Trip time" (if Trip A is active, or
“B” if Trip B is active);TRIP BUTTON 0.00
The TRIP 0.00 button is located on the
right hand stalkfig. 105. With the
ignition key turned to MAR-ON, this
button allows you to view the previously
described values and also set them to
zero to begin a new mission:
❒short press: display various values;
❒long press: values reset and start of a
new mission.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberINJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM FAILURE
In normal conditions, when the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON the warning light switches on, but should
switch off as soon as the engine is started.
The operation of
warning light may be checked by
the traffic police using specific devices. Comply with the
laws and regulations of the country where you are
driving.
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If the warning light remains on or switches on whilst
driving, it means that the injection system is not working
properly. In particular, the warning light on constantly
signals a malfunction in the injection/ignition system
which could cause high exhaust emissions, a possible
loss of performance, poor driveability and high
consumption.
On some versions, the display shows the dedicated
message.
The warning light goes out after the fault disappears: the
indication is stored in the system.Under these conditions, you may continue
travelling at a moderate speed without
demanding excessive effort from the
engine. Prolonged use of the car with the
warning light on constantly may cause
damage.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
Petrol engines only
If the warning light flashes, it means that the catalytic
converter may be damaged.In this case, it is necessary to release the
accelerator pedal to lower the speed of
the engine until the warning light stops
flashing. Continue the journey at moderate
speed, trying to avoid driving conditions
that may cause further flashing and
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as
soon as possible.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberiTPMS SYSTEMIMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be
compromised. Stop the car, avoiding sharp
braking and steering. Repair immediately using
the dedicated kit (see the "Repairing a wheel"
paragraph in the "In an emergency" chapter)
and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon
as possible.
iTPMS failure
The warning light switches on when a fault is
detected in the iTPMS.
Should one or more wheels be fitted without
sensors, the display will show a warning message
until initial conditions are restored.In this case, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
as soon as possible.
Low tyre pressure - See manual
The warning light switches on, together with a
dedicated message on the display, to indicate that
the tyre pressure is lower than the recommended
value and/or that slow pressure loss is occurring. In
these circumstances, optimal tyre duration and fuel
consumption may not be guaranteed.
Should two or more tyres be in the condition
mentioned above, the display will show the
indications corresponding to each tyre in
sequence.In any situation in which the message on the
display is "See manual", it is ESSENTIAL to refer
to the contents of the "Wheels" paragraph in the
"Technical data" chapter, strictly complying with
the indications that you find there.
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