low beam Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Owner's Manual

When the lights have been activated
automatically and are then switched off
by the sensor, the dipped beam
headlights are switched off first,
followed by the side lights a few
seconds later.
If the sensor is activated but is
malfunctioning, the side lights and
dipped beam headlights are switched
on irrespective of the outside light
level and the sensor failure is indicated
on the display.
It is also possible to deactivate the
sensor and switch on the side lights
and dipped beam headlights.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To activate the main beam headlights,
with ring nut A fig. 31 at
, pull the
stalk towards the steering wheel
beyond the end of travel position. The
warning light switches on in the
instrument panel.
When the stalk is pulled towards the
steering wheel again, beyond the end
of travel position, the main beam
headlights deactivate, the dipped beam
headlights reactivate and thewarning light switches off.
It is not possible to switch on the main
beam headlights constantly if automatic
light control is active.
FLASHING
To do this, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel (unstable position)
regardless of the position of ring nut A
fig. 31. The
warning light switches
on in the instrument panel.
REAR FOG LIGHTS
For the activation and deactivation of
the rear fog lights, refer to the
"Controls" section.DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
❒upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
❒downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
Warning light
or
will blink on the
instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel
is straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change,
place the left stalk in the unstable
position for less than half a second. The
direction indicator on the side selected
will flash five times and then switch
off automatically.
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“FOLLOW ME HOME”
DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.
Activation
With the key turned to STOP or
removed, pull stalk A towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to
a maximum of 210 seconds; then
the lights are switched off automatically.
Also, each time the stalk is operated,
the
warning light on the
instrument panel switches on. The
display shows the time set for the
function and the corresponding
graphics.
The warning light comes on when the
lever is operated and stays on until
the function is automatically
deactivated. Each movement of the
stalk only increases the amount of time
the lights stay on.Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2
seconds.
EXTERNAL COURTESY
LIGHTS
These light up the car and the space in
front of it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors
are unlocked by pressing the
button
on the remote control (or the luggage
compartment is unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam headlights, rear
side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights stay on for approximately 25
seconds unless the doors and luggage
compartment are locked again with
the remote control or the doors (or
luggage compartment) are opened and
reclosed. In these cases they switch
off after 5 seconds.
The external courtesy lights can be
enabled/disabled using the Setup Menu
(see the “Menu Items” paragraph in
this chapter).AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS
(Adaptive Frontlight System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with Xenon
headlamps which directs the main
light beam and adapts it to the driving
conditions round bends/when
cornering, continuously and
automatically.
The system directs the light beam to
light up the road in the best way, taking
into account the speed of the car, the
bend/corner angle and the speed of
steering.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the car is started.
To activate/deactivate the lights use the
Setup Menu (see paragraph “Menu
Items” in the “Knowing the instrument
panel” section).
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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
687
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
greenCRUISE CONTROL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This warning light switches on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
after a few seconds, if the Cruise Control is
deactivated.
The warning light switches on when the Cruise
Control ring nut is turned to the ON position (see
the “Cruise Control” paragraph in the "Knowing
your car" chapter).
The display shows the dedicated message.greenSIDE LIGHTS
The warning light comes on when the side lights
are turned on
FOLLOW ME HOME
The warning light switches on (together with a
message shown on the display) when this device
is in use (see "Follow me home device" paragraph
in "Exterior lights" in the "Knowing your car"
chapter).2greenDIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the dipped
beam headlights are turned on.
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REPLACING
EXTERIOR BULBSFRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS
These contain the bulbs for the side
lights/daytime running lights (DRL),
dipped beams, main beams and
direction indicators. The bulbs are
arranged as follows fig. 158:ASide lights/daytime running lights and
main beam headlightsBDipped beam headlightsCDirection indicators
SIDE LIGHTS/DAYTIME
RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL)
These are LEDs. For the replacement,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as
follows:
❒remove cover A fig. 158;
❒remove the connector A fig. 159 and
then open the tabs B pulling
outwards;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it
is locked correctly, secure the tabs B
again and reconnect the connector
A;
❒then refit the cover A fig. 158.DIPPED BEAM
HEADLIGHTS
To change the bulb, proceed as follows:
❒remove cover B fig. 158;
❒remove the connector A fig. 160,
press the tab B forward and then
release by pushing it towards inside
the car;
❒remove the bulb C and replace it;
❒refit the new lamp, making sure that it
is locked correctly, secure the tab B
again and reconnect the connector
A;
❒then refit the cover B fig. 158.158
A0K0631
159
A0K0632
160
A0K0633
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Replacing the rear
window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
❒raise cover A fig. 191, undo nut B
and remove arm C;
❒correctly position the new arm, fully
tighten the nut B then lower the
cover A.
NOZZLES
Windscreen washer
The windscreen washer nozzles are
fixed fig. 192.
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check
that there is some fluid in the reservoir
(see paragraph "Checking fluid levels"
in this chapter).Then check that the nozzle holes are
not clogged, if necessary use a needle.
Rear window washer
The nozzle holder is located on the rear
window fig. 193.
The rear window washer jets are fixed.HEADLIGHT WASHERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
These are located within the front
bumper fig. 194.
They are activated when the dipped
beam and/or main beam headlights are
on and the windscreen washer is
activated.
Check the correct condition and
cleanliness of nozzles at regular
intervals.
WARNING
153) Driving with worn windscreen/
rear window wiper blades is a
serious hazard, because visibility
is reduced in bad weather.
191
A0K0533
192
A0K0139
193
A0K0102
194
A0K0534
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– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 54
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 87
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)......................................... 67
Dual Pinion active steering ............. 79
Dusk sensor ................................... 36EBD system .................................. 65
Electric sun roof ............................. 52
Electric windows ............................ 56
– Controls .................................... 57"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 68Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 225
Engine compartment
– washing .................................... 219
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 102
Engine............................................ 227
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 212
– marking ..................................... 224
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 211
– level check ................................ 211
EOBD system ................................ 79
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 65
External courtesy lights .................. 38
External lights................................. 35Extinguisher ................................... 51
Filling the tank ............................... 86
Fitting "Universal" child seat ........... 140
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 176
Flashing ......................................... 37
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 247
Fog lights ................................. 45-184"Follow Me Home" device ............. 38Front airbags................................. 146
Front armrest ................................. 48
Front driver side airbag................... 146
Front passenger airbag .................. 146
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Fuel consumption .......................... 251
Fuel cut-off system......................... 46
Fuel level gauge ............................. 102
Fuel supply..................................... 231
Fuel tank cap ................................. 86
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .................... 187Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 91
Glove compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 187Handbrake.................................... 156
Hazard warning lights..................... 45
HBA system ................................... 67
Headlights...................................... 64– Adjusting headlights abroad ...... 64
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 64
– Light beam direction.................. 64
Headlight washers ......................... 217
Head restraints............................... 18
– "Anti-Whiplash" device .............. 19
– Front headrests ......................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 19
Hill Holder system .......................... 66
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 224
– Chassis marking........................ 224
– engine marking.......................... 224
– identification data plate.............. 224
Ignition device ................................ 15
– Steering lock ............................. 16
Installing a Universal Isofix child
seat.............................................. 143
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 81
Interior fittings ................................ 47
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 220
iTPMS system ................................ 77Jack.............................................. 171Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 183
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