airbag Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 Owner's Manual

AIR VENTS
❒Climate control system ....................... 22
LEFT STALK
❒External lights
INSTRUMENT PANEL
❒Control panel and on-board
instruments ......................................... 94
❒Warning lights ..................................... 99
RIGHT STALK
❒Window cleaning ................................ 39
UConnect Radio/UConnect Radio
Nav (for versions/markets, where
provided)
PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
❒Operation ...........................................140
GLOVE COMPARTMENT
❒Opening .............................................. 46
HEATER/CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM
❒Climate comfort .................................. 23
❒Manual climate control system ............ 24
❒Automatic dual-zone climate control
system................................................ 28
CONTROL BUTTONS
❒Door locking ....................................... 45
❒Fog lights ............................................ 44
❒Rear fog lights .................................... 44
❒iTPMS system (for versions/markets
whereprovided).................................. 72
STEERING WHEEL
❒Adjustment ......................................... 19
❒Driver side front airbag ........................140
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CRUISE CONTROL LEVER (for
versions/markets, where provided)
❒Operation ........................................... 40

IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adaptors.
CIGAR LIGHTER
This is located on the central tunnel.
Press button A fig. 51 to activate the
cigar lighter.
After a few seconds the button goes
back to its initial position and the cigar
lighter is ready for use.
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IMPORTANT Always check that the
cigar lighter has switched off.
IMPORTANT Do not connect devices
with power higher than 180 W to the
socket. Do not damage the socket by
using unsuitable adaptors.ASHTRAY
The ashtray is a removable spring-
loaded plastic box that can be fitted
into the glass/can holder on the central
tunnel fig. 52.
21)
MONEY HOLDER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions a money holder is
present on the central tunnel fig. 53.SUN VISORS
These are located at the sides of the
interior rear view mirror. They can be
adjusted forwards and sideways.
A courtesy mirror with light is fitted
behind the visors. The light allows to
use the mirror in poor visibility
conditions.
Lift cover A fig. 54 to access the mirror.
IMPORTANT On both sides of the
passenger side sun visor there is a label
remembering that it is compulsory to
deactivate the airbags if a rearward
facing child restraint system is fitted.
Always comply with the instructions on
the sun visor (see the "Front airbag"
paragraph in chapter "Safety").
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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 ......................................... 84
MENU ITEMS .................................. 87
CONTROL PANEL AND
INSTRUMENTS ............................... 94
TRIP COMPUTER ........................... 96
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES ................................... 99
- LOW BRAKE FLUID/HANDBRAKE
ENGAGED .......................................... 99
- EBD FAILURE .................................. 100
- AIRBAG FAILURE ............................. 100
- SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED .......... 100
- ALTERNATOR FAILURE ................... 101
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......... 102
-DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 103
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
TOO HIGH .......................................... 105
- ALFA TCT FAILURE .......................... 106
-INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ........ 106
-SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................. 106
- DUAL PINION ACTIVE STEERING
FAILURE ............................................. 107
- ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM
FAILURE/ALARM FAILURE ................. 107
- FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE .... 108
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 109
- GENERAL FAILURE ......................... 110
-REAR FOG LIGHTS ........................... 111
- ABS FAILURE ................................... 112
-BRAKE PAD WEAR ........................... 112
- PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG
DEACTIVATED .................................... 112
- INJECTION/EOBD SYSTEM
FAILURE ............................................. 113
- GLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW
PLUG HEATING FAILURE (diesel
versions) ............................................. 114-WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel
versions) ............................................. 114
- DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in
progress (diesel versions with DPF
only) ................................................... 116
- iTPMS SYSTEM ............................... 117
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 119
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
(ESC) SYSTEM ................................... 120
- CRUISE CONTROL (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 121
- SIDE LIGHTS ................................... 121
- FOLLOW ME HOME ........................ 121
- DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .......... 121
- FOG LIGHTS .................................... 121
- LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
- RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR ........................................ 122
- MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS .............. 122
-FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ................... 123
- POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................ 123
- BRAKE LIGHT FAILURE ................... 123
- DUSK SENSOR FAILURE ................. 123
- RAIN SENSOR FAILURE .................. 124
- PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........... 124
-START&STOP SYSTEM
ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION (for
versions/markets, where provided) ..... 125
-START&STOP FAILURE .................... 125
- DISPLAY OF SELECTED DRIVING
MODE (“Alfa DNA” system) ................. 126
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INDICATOR.......................................... 122

SET/: press briefly to access the
menu and/or go to next screen or
confirm the selection. Hold down to go
back to the standard screen.
: to scroll down through the
displayed menu and the related options
or to decrease the value displayed.
IMPORTANT The
and
buttons activate different
functions according to the following
situations:
❒within the menu, they allow you to
scroll up and down through the
options;
❒during settings operations, they
increase or decrease values.
SETUP MENU
The menu comprises a series of
options which can be selected using
the
andbuttons to access
the different selection and setting
(Setup) operations indicated below.
Some options have a submenu. The
menu can be activated by briefly
pressing the SET/
button.
The menu comprises the following
options:
❒MENU
❒LIGHTING❒SPEED BEEP
❒LIGHT SENSOR (for versions/
markets where provided)
❒RAIN SENSOR (for versions/markets,
where provided)
❒TRIP B ACTIVATION/DATA
❒SET TIME
❒SET DATE
❒FIRST PAGE (for versions/markets
where provided)
❒AUTOCLOSE
❒MEASUREMENT UNIT
❒LANGUAGE
❒BUZZER VOLUME
❒SEAT BELT BEEP/BUZZ
❒SERVICE
❒AIRBAG/PASSENGER BAG
❒DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
❒ADAPTIVE LIGHTS (for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒COURTESY LIGHTS
❒MENU EXIT
NoteOn cars equipped with radio
navigator systems (for versions/
markets, where provided), some menu
items are shown on the navigator
display.Selecting an option from
the main menu without a
submenu:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
select the main menu setting you
wish to change;
❒press buttons
or(with
single presses) to select the new
setting;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
save the new setting and go back to
the previous main menu option.
Selecting an option from
the main menu with a
submenu:
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
display the first submenu option;
❒press buttons
or(with
single presses) to scroll through all
the submenu options;
❒briefly press the SET/
button to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant settings
menu;
❒press buttons
or(with
single presses) to select the new
setting for this submenu option;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
save the new setting and go back to
the previous submenu option.
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Passenger airbag/side
bag (front passenger
side airbag and side
bag for pelvis, chest
and shoulder protection
- Side bag -
activation/deactivation)
This function is used to activate/
deactivate the passenger side air bag.
Proceed as follows:
❒press the SET/
button and, after
the message (Bag pass: Off) (to
deactivate) or (Bag pass: On) (to
activate) is displayed by pressing
buttons "
"or"", press
the SET/
button again;
❒a confirmation request message will
appear on the display;
❒by pressing the
or
buttons select "Yes" (to confirm
activation/deactivation) or "No" (to
cancel);
❒press the SET/
button briefly, a
message confirming the selection
will be displayed and you will return
to the menu screen or, pressing
the button for longer, you will return
to the standard screen without
memorising.Daytime running lights
(DRL)
With this function is possible to turn the
daytime running lights on and off.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press
orto make your
choice;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
return to the submenu screen or
hold the button down to return to the
main menu screen without saving;
❒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.AFS adaptive lights
(Adaptive Frontlight
System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function allows the AFS (Adaptive
Frontlight System) to be activated/
deactivated.
Proceed as follows to activate or
deactivate this function:
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
display a submenu;
❒press the SET/
button briefly to
make the display flash "On" or "Off"
according to what was previously set;
❒press
orto make your choice;
❒press the SET/
button briefly
to return to the submenu screen
or hold the button down to return to
the main menu screen without
saving;
❒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.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
red
amberEBD FAILURE
The simultaneous switching on of the
(red)
and
(amber) warning lights with the engine
on, indicates either a fault of the EBD system or
that the system is not available. In this case, the
rear wheels may suddenly lock and the vehicle
may swerve when braking sharply.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive very carefully to the nearest Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system inspected
immediately.
redAIRBAG FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
If the warning light switches on constantly, this
indicates a fault in the airbag system.
The display shows the dedicated message.
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redSEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on constantly with the
car stationary and the driver’s seat belt not
fastened.
The warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds if
the car is in motion and the front seat belts are
not correctly fastened.For permanent deactivation of the SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) system buzzer, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. The system can be reactivated using
the Setup Menu.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redALTERNATOR FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, but it should switch off
as soon as the engine has started (with the
engine idling a brief delay before switching off is
acceptable).If the warning light (or symbol on the display)
stays on constantly or flashing, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
WARNING
63) If thewarning light does not switch on when the key is turned to MAR-ON or if it stays on when driving (together
with the message on the display), there may be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or
pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or, in a lower number of cases, they could deploy
erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
64) Failure of the
warning light is signalled by the flashing for longer than the usual 4 seconds of thewarning light
(located in the trim above the internal rear view mirror). In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the
passenger side airbag. In this case, the
warning light may not indicate a fault in the restraint systems. Before
proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberABS FAILURE
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the system is inefficient. In this
case the braking system will work as normal, but
without the extra performance offered by the
ABS.
The display shows the dedicated message.Drive carefully and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible.
amberBRAKE PAD WEAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display)
switches on when the front and rear brake pads
are worn.
The display shows the dedicated message.Have them replaced as soon as possible.
amberPASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEACTIVATED
The warning light (located in the trim above the
internal rear view mirror) switches on deactivating
the front passenger side airbag.
With front passenger airbag on, when the ignition
key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light
switches on constantly for several seconds and
then it should switch off.
If the
warning light flashes, this indicates a fault
in the
warning light.
68)
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
amberGLOW PLUG HEATING/GLOW PLUG
HEATING FAILURE (diesel versions)
This warning light switches on when the key is
turned to MAR-ON. It will switch off as soon as
the heater plugs have reached a preset
temperature. The engine can be started as soon
as the warning light switches off.
IMPORTANT In mild or high temperature
conditions, the warning light comes on for a very
short time only.
Glow plug preheating failure
The warning light will flash (a message will appear
on the display, on some versions) to indicate a
fault in the glow plugs preheating system.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
amberWATER IN DIESEL FILTER (diesel versions)
The warning light remains on constantly when
driving (together with a message in the display),
to indicate the presence of water in the diesel
filter.
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WARNING
68) Failure of thewarning light is indicated by thewarning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system
automatically disables the passenger side airbag. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the
system checked immediately.
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SAFETY
The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the
safety systems with which the car is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.SEAT BELTS ..................................128
SBR SYSTEM (SEAT BELT
REMINDER) ....................................129
PRETENSIONERS...........................131
CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ......133
FITTING “UNIVERSAL” CHILD
SEAT (WITH SEAT BELTS)...............134
PREPARATION FOR “ISOFIX”
CHILD SEAT ...................................137
FRONT AIRBAGS............................140
SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS -
WINDOW BAGS) .............................144
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