Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 Owner's Manual

OWNER HANDBOOK
Alfa Services
ENGLISH
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We really know your car because we invented, designed and built it: we re\
ally know every single detail. At Alfa Romeo Service authorised workshops you can find technicians directly trained by us,
offering quality and professionalism for all service operations.
Alfa Romeo workshops are always close to you for the regular servicing operations, season checks and practical recommendations by our experts.
With Alfa Romeo Genuine Parts you keep the reliability, comfort and performance features of your new car unchanged in time: that's why you bought it for.
Always ask for Genuine Parts for the components used on our cars; we rec\
ommend them because
they come from our steady commitment in research and development of high\
ly innovative technologies. For all these reasons: rely on Genuine Parts, because they are the only ones designed by Alfa Romeo for your car.
SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS, CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS, INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING GENUINE PARTS
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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing an Alfa Romeo. We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the
features of your car and use it in the best possible way. You should read it right through before taking to the road for the first time.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your car and how to achieve the best performance from the
technological features of your Alfa Romeo. It also provides a description of special features and essential information for the care and
maintenance of your Alfa Romeo over time as well as for safe driving.
We urge you to read the warnings and indications found throughout the text with care, marked with the following symbols:
personal safety;
car safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated at the end of each paragraph and are followed by a number. This number
recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find a description of the Services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers, the Warranty
Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at Alfa Romeo.
Enjoy reading and happy motoring!
This Owner Handbook describes all versions of the Alfa Giulietta; please consider only the information relevant to your
car’s trim level, engine and version. All data contained in this publication is purely indicative. FCA Italy S.p.A. can
modify the specifications of the vehicle model described in this publication at any time, for technical or marketing
purposes. For further information, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.

VERY IMPORTANT
REFUELLING
Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification
EN228.Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel conforming to the 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.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to
MAR-ON and wait for the
andwarning lights to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine
has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
flammable material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The car is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. They will calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
CODE Card (for versions/markets, where provided)
Keep it in a safe place, not in the car. Always carry the electronic code provided on the CODE card with you, in the case you need to perform
an emergency start.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness
and low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER MANUAL CONTAINS…
…important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of the car over time. Special attention must be
paid to the symbols provided (personal safety)(environmental protection) (car integrity).

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GRAPHICAL INDEX
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HEADLIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................176
❒External lights ..................................... 35
❒Bulb replacement ................................173
WHEELS
❒Rims and tyres ....................................236
❒Tyre pressure ......................................239❒Wheel repair .......................................165
DOOR MIRRORS
❒Adjustment ......................................... 20
❒Folding ............................................... 21
DOORS
❒Central opening/closing ...................... 51
BONNET
❒Opening/closing .................................. 59
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
❒Blade replacement ..............................213
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REAR LIGHTS
❒Bulb types ..........................................176
❒Bulb replacement ................................178
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
❒Opening/closing .................................. 56
REAR WINDOW WIPER
❒Blade replacement ..............................214.
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GRAPHICAL INDEX