ECO mode Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 User Guide

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.
99A0K0540
100A0K0541
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MENU ITEMS
IMPORTANT WithUconnect™5"
radio system (for versions/markets
where provided), orUconnect™6.5"
Radio Nav system (for versions/
markets, where provided), some Menu
items are displayed and managed
through the system and not through the
instrument panel (refer to the dedicated
supplements).
Menu
This item allows you to access the
Setup Menu.
Press the
orbutton to
select the various Menu options. Hold
down the SET/
button to return
to the standard screen.
Lighting (Car interior
lighting adjustment)
(only with side lights on)
This function is used to set the
brightness of the instrument panel,
Uconnect™system controls (for
versions/markets where provided) and
automatic climate control system
controls (for versions/markets where
provided) to 8 levels.
Proceed as follows to adjust the light
intensity:❒press button SET/
briefly. The
level set previously flashes on the
display;
❒press button
orto set
the required brightness level;
❒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.
NoteOn versions with reconfigurable
multifunction display, adjustment can
be made both with lights off ("Daytime"
mode brightness level) and with lights
on ("Nighttime" mode brightness level).
Speed Beep (Speed
limit)
With this function it is possible to set
the car speed limit (km/h or mph); when
this limit is exceeded the driver is
alerted.
To set the desired speed limit, proceed
as follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button: the
display will show the wording "Speed
Beep";
❒press button
orto select
speed limit activation ("On") or
deactivation ("Off");❒if the function is on, press
or
to select the desired speed
limit and then press SET/
to
confirm.
IMPORTANT Setting is possible
between 30 and 200 km/h, or 20 and
125 mph, according to the previously
set unit. See the "Unit of Measurement"
paragraph described below. The
setting will increase/decrease by five
units each time button
/is
pressed. Hold down the
/
button to automatically
increase/decrease the setting rapidly.
Complete the adjustment with single
presses of the button when you
approach the desired value.
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.
To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:
❒briefly press the SET/
button,
"On" will flash in the display;
❒press button
, "Off" will flash on
the display;
❒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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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redDEGRADED ENGINE OIL (for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light will turn on flashing together with a dedicated message
on the display (for versions/markets where provided).
Depending on the versions, the warning light flashing modes are as
follows:
- for 1 minute every two hours;
- for 3 minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals of 5 seconds
until oil is changed.
After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the warning
light will continue to flash in the same mode, until the oil is changed. A
specific message will appear on the display (for versions/markets, where
provided) in addition to the warning light. If the warning light flashes, this
does not mean that there is a fault, but simply informs that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of the car. Engine oil
deterioration is accelerated by:
- mainly town use of the car which makes the DPF regeneration process
more frequent;
- use of the vehicle for short drives, in which the engine does not have
time to reach its regular operating temperature;
- repeated interruptions of the regeneration process, signalled by the DPF
warning light switching on.Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as
possible.65) 66)
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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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

Shifting from D to "Sequential mode" is
free.
Shifting from "Sequential mode" to D is
free.
Shifting from D to N is free.
Shifting from N to R is possible only
with button on gear lever pressed.
Shifting from R to P is possible only
with button on gear lever pressed.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting is only permitted with gear
lever in position P or N (with or without
brake pedal pressed).
On starting, the system is at N or P (the
latter means neutral, but with the car’s
wheels locked mechanically).
Start&Stop system
With car at a standstill and Start&Stop
system activated, the engine switches
off if the gear lever is in a position
other than R.
The Start&Stop system does not
operate when the gear lever is in R, for
making parking manoeuvres easier.
In the event of stops uphill, the engine
switching off is disabled to activate
the "Hill Holder" function (works only
with running engine).The engine restarts automatically if:
❒the brake pedal is released (and the
lever is not at N or P)
❒the lever is shifted to an unstable
position: +, − or R
❒the lever is shifted from D to the left
in "Sequential mode"
❒by the "+" or "–" paddles on the
steering wheel (for versions/markets,
where provided)
During the engine stop and start
sequence, the system passes through
the automatic engagement of neutral:
the display shows N.
IMPORTANT In some conditions (for
example with small gradients and brake
pedal not fully depressed), engine
switching off is not deactivated. In this
case, fully depress the brake pedal
to make the "Hill Holder" function
available and restart the engine, using
the gear lever or the paddles on the
steering wheel (for versions/markets,
where provided) as described
previously.ENGINE SWITCHING OFF
Engine can be switched off in any
position of the gear lever.
Versions with
Start&Stop system
To switch the engine off, you need to
stop the car by pressing the brake
pedal properly; if the pressure is not
enough, the engine will not be switched
off.
This feature can be exploited so that
the engine does not switch off in
particular traffic conditions.
Ignition key removal
The ignition key can be removed only if
the gear lever is in position P:
❒if the engine is switched off with the
gear lever in position P: the ignition
key can be removed within 30
seconds;
❒if the engine is switched off with the
gear lever in a position other than P:
the P letter on the display and on
the gear lever trim flashes for 5
seconds and an acoustic signal will
be emitted at the same time. Move
the lever to P within 5 seconds; then
it will be possible to remove the
ignition key for about 30 seconds.
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“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.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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134A0K0612
135A0K0266
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IDENTIFICATION
DATA
The identification data of the car are:
❒V.I.N. plate;
❒Chassis marking;
❒Body paintwork identification plate;
❒Engine marking.
V.I.N. PLATE
This plate is fitted to the engine
compartment front crossmember and
contains the following data fig. 196:
BType-approval number.
CVehicle type identification code
DChassis serial number.
EMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden
FMaximum authorised weight of
vehicle fully laden plus trailer.
GMaximum permitted weight on first
(front) axle
HMaximum permitted weight on
second (rear) axle
IEngine type.
LBodywork version code.
MSpares number.
NCorrect value of smoke coefficient
(for diesel engines)
CHASSIS MARKING
This is printed on the passenger
compartment floor, near the front right
seat.
Slide the flap A fig. 197 forward to
access.
The marking includes:
❒vehicle type (ZAR 940000);
❒chassis serial number.BODYWORK PAINT
IDENTIFICATION PLATE
It is applied under the bonnet and
shows the following data fig. 198:
APaint manufacturer.
BColour name.
CFiat colour code.
DRespray and touch up code.
ENGINE MARKING
This is stamped on the cylinder block
and gives the model and the chassis
serial number.
196A0K0024
197A0K0750
198A0K0025
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INDEX
A
BS .............................................. 62
Additional heater ............................ 35
AFS adaptive lights (Adaptive
Frontlight System) ........................ 38
Air cleaner ...................................... 210
Alarm ............................................. 14
“Alfa DNA” system ........................ 66
– Driving modes ........................... 66
– "Natural" Mode.......................... 67
Alfa Romeo Code system ............. 10
ALFA TCT ...................................... 151
Ashtray .......................................... 48
ASR system (Anti-Slip
Regulation) ................................... 63
Automatic dual zone climate
control ......................................... 28
Battery .......................................... 211
– advice for extending lifetime ...... 211
– replacement .............................. 211
Battery (recharging) ........................ 191
Bodywork
– maintenance ............................. 216
– protection against
atmospheric agents................... 216
– warranty .................................... 216
Bonnet ........................................... 59
– Closing ...................................... 59
– Opening .................................... 59Brakes ........................................... 233
– brake fluid level.......................... 209
bulb replacement ........................... 178
Bulb replacement
– exterior lights ............................. 177
– interior lights .............................. 180
Bulbs
– types of bulbs ........................... 175
Carrying children safely ................. 133
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system ......................................... 63
Central locking ............................... 45
Changing a bulb............................. 173
– General instructions................... 173
Changing a wheel .......................... 165
Checking levels .............................. 205
Cigar lighter.................................... 48
Cleaning and maintenance
– bodywork .................................. 216
– car interior ................................. 218
– front headlights ......................... 217
– leather parts .............................. 218
– leather seats.............................. 218
– plastic and coated parts ............ 218
– seats and fabric parts ................ 218
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............................... 254
CODE Card .................................... 11
Control buttons .............................. 85
Control panel and instruments ....... 94
– Multifunction display .................. 94
– Reconfigurable multifunction
display....................................... 95
Controls ......................................... 44
Courtesy light
– bulb replacement ...................... 181
Cruise Control ................................ 40
Daytime running lights (DRL) ......... 35
Diesel filter ..................................... 210
Dimensions .................................... 240
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
Direction indicators ................... 37-178
– bulb replacement ...................... 178
– “Lane change” function ............. 37
Display ........................................... 84
Doors ............................................. 51
– Child safety device .................... 52
– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 51
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 81