suspension Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 Owner's Manual

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.
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IMPORTANT There may be situations
on small gradients (less than 8%),
with car laden, in which the Hill Holder
system may not activate, causing a
slight reversing motion and increasing
the risk of collision with another vehicle
or object. The driver is, in any case,
responsible for safe driving.
HBA (Hydraulic Brake
Assist) SYSTEM
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The HBA system is designed to
improve the car's braking capacity
during emergency braking. The system
detects emergency braking by
monitoring the speed and force with
which the brake pedal is pressed, and
consequently applies the optimal brake
pressure. This can reduce the braking
distance: the HBA system therefore
completes the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the HBA
system is obtained by pressing the
brake pedal very quickly. In addition,
the brake pedal should be pressed
continuously during braking, avoiding
intermittent presses, to get the most
out of the system.
Do not reduce pressure on the brake
pedal until braking is not necessary
anymore.The HBA system is deactivated when
the brake pedal is released.
MSR (Motor
Schleppmoment
Regelung) SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the
ABS, that intervenes, if there is a
sudden downshifting, restoring torque
to the engine, thereby preventing
excessive drive at the drive wheels
which, especially in poor grip
conditions, could lead to a loss in
stability of the car.
DST SYSTEM (Dynamic
Steering Torque)
This function integrates Dual Pinion
active steering into the operation of
ESC. For particular manoeuvres, the
ESC system controls the steering
to actuate a steering torque and assist
the driver in the best possible way.
The system operates the brakes and
steering in a coordinated manner to
increase the suspension and safety
level of the car as a whole. The steering
provides additional torque on the
steering wheel.“ELECTRONIC Q2”
SYSTEM (“E-Q2”)
The "Electronic Q2" system intervenes
during acceleration on corners, braking
the inner drive wheel and thus
increasing the traction of the outer
wheel (which bears more of the car’s
weight): the torque is thus distributed
optimally between the drive wheels
in accordance with the driving
conditions and road surface, permitting
particularly effective, sporty driving.
"PRE-FILL" SYSTEM
(RAB - Ready Alert
Brake)
(only with 'Dynamic" mode activated)
This function activates automatically
if the accelerator pedal is released
rapidly, reducing the brake pad travel
(both at front and back), with the aim of
preparing the braking system and
enhancing its responsiveness, thus
reducing the stopping distance in the
event of subsequent braking.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR

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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Everything you may find useful for
understanding how your car is made
and works is contained in this chapter
and illustrated with data, tables and
graphics. For the enthusiasts and the
technician, but also just for those who
want to know every detail of their
car.IDENTIFICATION DATA....................222
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK
VERSIONS ......................................223
ENGINE ..........................................226
FUEL SUPPLY .................................231
TRANSMISSION .............................232
BRAKES .........................................233
SUSPENSION .................................234
STEERING SYSTEM .......................235
WHEELS .........................................236
DIMENSIONS ..................................240
PERFORMANCE .............................241
WEIGHTS........................................242
REFUELLING ..................................245
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ............248
FUEL CONSUMPTION ....................252
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................254
PRESCRIPTIONS FOR HANDLING
THE VEHICLE AT THE END OF ITS
LIFE ................................................255
221

SUSPENSION
Versions Front Rear
1.4 Turbo Petrol
MacPherson independent wheel with anti-
roll barMulti-link structure system 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
1750 Turbo Petrol
1.6 JTD
M
2.0 JTDM
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Ski compartment ........................... 47
“Smart Bag” system (Multistage
front airbags)................................ 140
Snow chains ................................. 161
Snow tyres ..................................... 160
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 96
Starting the engine ......................... 148
Starting the engine ......................... 164
– Bump starting ........................... 164
– Jump starting ............................ 164
Start&Stop system ......................... 69
Steering lock .................................. 16
Steering system ............................. 235
Steering wheel ............................... 19
Storage compartments .................. 46
Storing the car ............................... 162
Sun visors ...................................... 48
Suspension .................................... 234
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical specifications ................ 222
The keys ........................................ 11
– CODE Card ............................... 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Towing the car ............................... 192
– Attaching the tow hook ............. 192
Towing trailers ................................ 160– Installing a tow hook.................. 160
Transmission .................................. 232
TRIP button.................................... 98
Trip Computer ................................ 96
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ................... 236
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) ............... 170
– inflation pressure ....................... 239
Using the Gearbox........................ 150
Warning lights and messages ....... 99
Weights.......................................... 242
Welcome movement ...................... 85
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim
code ......................................... 236
Wheels and tyres ........................... 212
– changing a wheel ...................... 165
– spare wheel............................... 236
– tyre inflation pressure................. 239
Wheels and tyres provided ............. 238
Wheels ........................................... 236
– rims and tyres ........................... 236
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 144
Window cleaning............................ 38
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 217
Windscreen/rear window wiper
– blades ....................................... 213
Windscreen washer– windscreen washer fluid level .... 209
Windscreen washer nozzles ........... 214
Windscreen washer/wiper .............. 38
– “Smart washing” function .......... 39
Windscreen wiper
– replacing wiper blades............... 213
Wiring for radio system .................. 75
INDEX

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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