parking sensors Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 Owner's Manual

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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PARKING SENSORS(for versions/markets, where provided)
These are located in the car's front
bumper fig. 89 and rear bumper fig. 90
and their function is to inform the driver,
through an intermittent acoustic signal,
about the presence of obstacles in
front of and behind the car.ACTIVATION
Version with rear
sensors
On the versions with 4 rear sensors, the
system is activated when the reverse
gear is engaged.
Version with front and
rear sensors
On the versions with 4 front sensors
and 4 rear sensors, the system is
activated when the reverse gear is
engaged or by pressing the button
fig. 91.
When reverse gear is released, the front
and rear sensors remain activated
until a speed of around 15 km/h
is exceeded to allow the parking
manoeuvre to be completed.The system can also be activated by
pressing the button
in the central
tunnel: a LED in the button switches on
when the system is activated.
Every time the ignition key is turned to
MAR-ON the LED on the button
flashes briefly to indicate that the
system is running a diagnosis. The LED
activation should not be understood
as a fault.
The sensors are deactivated by
pressing the button
again or when
a speed of 15 km/h is exceeded: the
LED in the button is off when the
system is not active.
89
A0K0360
90
A0K0060
91
A0K0361
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IMPORTANT The volume of the
acoustic signal can be adjusted through
the option "Warning volume" of the
Setup menu (see paragraph “Menu
Items” in the “Knowing the instrument
panel” section).
OPERATION WITH
TRAILER
Parking sensor operation is deactivated
automatically when the trailer electric
cable plug is fitted into the car tow
hook socket.
11)
The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.
59) 60)
GENERAL WARNINGS
During parking manoeuvres, pay the
utmost attention to any obstacles that
could be located above or below the
sensors.
Objects located near the rear of the car
are not detected under certain
circumstances and could therefore
cause damage to the car or be
damaged.
The following conditions may influence
the performance of the parking sensor
system:❒reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint
❒the sensors may detect a non-
existent obstacle (echo interference)
due to mechanical interference, for
example when washing the car,
in rain (strong wind), hail;
❒The signals sent by the sensors can
also be altered by the presence of
ultrasonic systems (e.g. pneumatic
brake systems or pneumatic drills)
near the vehicle.
❒sensor performance can also be
influenced by the position of the
sensors. For example by a change in
the ride setting (caused by the wear
of the shock absorbers, suspension),
overloading the vehicle and carrying
out specific tuning operations that
require the vehicle to be lowered;
❒The detection of obstacles at the top
part of the car may not be
guaranteed because the system
detects obstacles that could cause
an impact with the car in the bottom
part.
IMPORTANT
11) The sensors must be clean of
mud, dirt, snow and ice in order
for the system to work. Be careful
not to scratch or damage the
sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard
cloths. The sensors must be
washed using clean water, with
the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. When using special
washing equipment such as high
pressure jets or steam cleaning,
clean the sensors very quickly
keeping the jet more than 10 cm
away.
WARNING
59) Only have the bumpers repainted
or any retouches to the paintwork
in the area of the sensors carried
out by an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Incorrect paint application could
affect the operation of the parking
sensors.
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60) Parking and other dangerous
manoeuvres are, however, always
the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres,
always make sure that no people
(especially children) or animals are
in the area concerned. The
parking sensors are an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never
allow their attention to lapse
during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even those executed
at low speeds.
REFUELLING THE
CARStop the engine before refuelling.
PETROL ENGINES
Only use unleaded petrol 95 R.O.N.
compliant with the European
specification EN228. The petrol octane
rating (R.O.N.) must not be lower than
95. In order to prevent damage to
the catalytic converter never introduce
even the smallest amount of leaded
petrol, even in the event of an
emergency.
DIESEL ENGINES
Use only diesel fuel compliant with
European specification EN590. The use
of other products or mixtures may
damage the engine beyond repair and
consequently invalidate the warranty,
due to the damage caused.Operation at low
temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffin clots with consequent
defective operation of the fuel supply
system.
In order to avoid these problems,
different types of diesel are distributed
according to the season: summer type,
winter type and arctic type (cold,
mountain areas).
If refuelling with diesel whose
specifications are not suitable for the
usage temperature, it is advisable
to mix TUTELA DIESEL ART additive in
the proportions shown on the container
with the fuel. Pour the additive into
the tank before the fuel.
When using or parking the car for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available fuel. In this case, it is
also advisable to keep the tank over
50% full.
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Symbol on the
displayWhat it means What to do
RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if there is a fault in the rain
sensor.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault
fixed as soon as possible.PARKING SENSOR FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions the display will show a
message + symbol if there is a fault in the parking
sensors.Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the fault
fixed as soon as possible.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 184
Luggage compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Luggage compartment................... 59
– Bag hooks................................. 62
– Closing the luggage
compartment ............................ 60
– Emergency luggage
compartment opening ............... 59
– Extending the luggage
compartment ............................ 60
– Luggage compartment
initialisation ................................ 60
– Luggage retaining net ................ 62
– Opening the luggage
compartment ............................ 59
– Securing your load .................... 61M
ain beam headlights .................. 37
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
Maintenance and care
– heavy-duty use of the car .......... 207
– periodic checks ......................... 207
– scheduled servicing ................... 200
– scheduled servicing plan ........... 201
Manual climate control ................... 24
Menu options ................................. 93
Money holder ................................. 50
MSR system .................................. 67
Multifunction display....................... 90
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 185Parking ......................................... 155
– Handbrake ................................ 156
Parking lights ................................. 36
Parking sensors ............................. 82
Performance .................................. 241
Pollen filter ..................................... 213
Power sockets ............................... 49
Pre-Fill system (RAB - Ready
Alert Brake) .................................. 68
Preparation for "Isofix" child seat .... 143
Pretensioners ................................. 137
– Load limiters.............................. 137
Protecting the environment ............ 87Radio transmitters and mobile
phones ........................................ 81
Rain sensor .................................... 39
Raising the car ............................... 197
Rear armrest .................................. 48
Rear fog lights ................................ 45
Rear fog lights/reversing lights........ 184
Rear roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Rear view mirrors ........................... 20
– Door mirrors .............................. 21
– Internal mirror ............................ 20
Rear window washer jets ............... 217
Rear window washer– rear window washer fluid level ... 212
Rear window washer/wiper ............ 40
Rear window wiper
– blade replacement..................... 217
Reconfigurable multifunction
display ......................................... 90
Refuelling ....................................... 244
Refuelling the car ........................ 85-86
Rev counter ................................... 102
Rim Protector (tyres)....................... 237
Roof lights...................................... 42
– Courtesy lights .......................... 44
– Front roof light ........................... 42
– Glove compartment light ........... 44
– Luggage compartment roof
light ........................................... 44
– Rear roof light............................ 43
Roof rack/ski rack .......................... 63
Saving fuel .................................... 164
SBR system (Seat Belt
Reminder) .................................... 135
Scheduled Servicing Plan ............... 201
Seat belts....................................... 134
– Use ........................................... 134
Seats ............................................. 16
– Front seats ................................ 16
Setup menu ................................... 92
Side airbags (Side Bags -
Window Bags).............................. 150
Side bags (front side airbags) ......... 150