air condition Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2018 Owner's Manual

3 - air distribution knob:
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window diffusers to demist/defrost them.
Air flow to the front and rear footwell diffusers. This air distribution allows the passenger compartment to be warmed up quickly.
Air flow distribution between front and rear diffusers, centre/side dashboard diffusers, rear diffuser and windscreen and front
side window demisting/defrosting diffusers.
Air flow to central/side dashboard diffusers (passenger’s body).
4 - air recirculation on/off button
5 - heated rear window on/off button;
6 - climate control compressor on/off button;
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather conditions, using cold air on the windscreen may cause external condensation.
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7 - passenger's side temperature adjustment knob;
8 - MONO function button (set temperature alignment) driver/passenger side;
9 - air distribution selection buttons;
10 - fan speed knob;
11 - climate control system on/off button;
12 - internal air recirculation on/off button;
Air distribution selection
Air flow to the windscreen and front side window vents to demist/defrost them.
Air flow at central and side dashboard vents to ventilate the chest and the face during the hot season.
Air flow to the front and rear footwell vents. This air distribution setting heats the passenger compartment most quickly, giving
a prompt sensation of warmth
IMPORTANT In warm-humid weather conditions, using cold air on the windscreen may cause external condensation.
In AUTO mode, the climate control system automatically manages air distribution (the LEDs on buttons H are off). When set
manually, the air distribution is indicated by the LEDs on the selected buttons switching on.
You can also set a combination of the air distribution settings described above. In combined function mode the relevant function is
enabled simultaneously with those already set by pressing the corresponding button. If a button whose function is already active is
pressed, the operation is cancelled and the corresponding LED switches off. To restore automatic control of the air distribution after
a manual selection, press the AUTO button.
Start&Stop
The automatic dual zone climate control system manages the Start&Stop system (engine off when car speed is 0 km/h) to ensure
adequate comfort inside the car. When the Start&Stop system is on (engine off and car at a standstill), the automatic recirculation
management is turned off always taking air in from outside, to reduce the probability of the windows misting up (as the compressor
is off).
IMPORTANT
2)The system uses a coolant that is compatible with the laws in force in the countries where the vehicle is sold, R134a or R1234yf (indicated on a
specific plate in the engine compartment). The use of other coolants affects the efficiency and condition of the system. Also the compressor
coolants used must be compatible with the indicated coolant.
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MENU ITEMS
IMPORTANT If there is anUconnect™
system, some menu items are displayed
and managed by the latter and not the
instrument panel (refer to the
description in the Multimedia chapter or
in the supplements available online).
Menu
Access to the Setup Menu.
Lights
(only with side lights on)
Adjustment (8 levels) of the brightness of
the instrument panel, theUconnect™
system controls (for versions/markets
where provided) and the automatic
climate control system controls (for
versions/markets where provided).
Speed warning
Vehicle speed limit setting (km/h or mph).
When this is exceeded, the driver is
notified by an audible warning signal.
Headlight sensor
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Automatic switch on/off of lights
according to external light conditions.
The dusk sensor sensitivity can be
adjusted according to 3 levels (level
1=minimum sensitivity, level 2=average
sensitivity, level 3=maximum sensitivity).Rain sensor
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Adjustment (4 levels) of the sensitivity of
the rain sensor.
TripB activation
Activation (On) and deactivation (Off) of
Trip B display (partial trip counter). For
more information see the "Trip computer"
section.
Set time
Clock setting through two sub-menus:
“Time” and “Format”.
Set date
Date setting (day - month - year).
First page
(for versions/markets, where provided)
Selection of the information you would
like to see on the main screen. You can
view the date or the trip distance.
Autoclose
Activation of the automatic locking of the
doors on exceeding the speed of
20 km/h.
Measurement unit
Unit of measurement setting via three
submenus: “Distances”, “Fuel
consumption” and “Temperature”.If the set distance unit is "km", the display
allows the fuel consumption unit to be set
as km/l or l/100km. If the set distance
unit is “mi” the fuel consumption unit will
be displayed in “mpg”.
Language
Display language selection.
Warning volume
Adjustment (8 levels) of the volume of
the buzzer which accompanies the
display of failures/warnings.
Seat belt beep
This function can be displayed only after
an Alfa Romeo Dealership has
deactivated the SBR system (see
paragraph “SBR system” in the “Safety”
chapter).
Service
Display of information about km/mileage
intervals or, for versions/markets, where
provided, time intervals for car servicing.
Passenger airbag
Activation/deactivation of front
passenger side airbag and side air bag for
pelvis, chest and shoulder protection -
Side bag
Daytime running lights
Activation/deactivation of Daytime
Running Lights (DRL).
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Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER (Diesel versions)
The warning light switches on constantly when driving to indicate
the presence of water in the diesel filter.
19)
DPF CLEANING (particulate trap) in progress (diesel versions with
DPF only)
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds. The warning light
switches on constantly to indicate that the DPF system needs to
eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate) through the
regeneration process.
The warning light does not come on during every DPF regeneration,
but only when driving conditions require that the driver is notified.
To turn off the warning light, keep the car in motion until the
regeneration process is over.
On average, the process lasts 15 minutes. Optimal conditions for
completing the process are achieved by travelling at 60 km/h with
engine speed above 2000 rpm.
When this warning light switches on, it does not indicate a vehicle
failure and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.
27)
iTPMS SYSTEM
The warning light switches on when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, but it should switch off after a few seconds.IMPORTANT Do not continue driving with one or
more flat tyres as handling may be compromised.
Stop the vehicle, avoiding sharp braking and
steering. Repair immediately using the dedicated
kit (see the "Replacing a wheel" paragraph in the
"In an emergency" section) and contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
iTPMS failure/iTPMS temporarily deactivated
The warning light flashes for about 75 seconds and then stays on
constantly (see “Operating conditions” paragraph) to indicate that
the system is temporarily deactivated or faulty.
The system goes back to normal operation when the operating
conditions allow it. If this is not the case, carry out the Reset
procedure after restoring the normal operating conditions.If the malfunction warning persists, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
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WARNING
22)If thewarning light does not switch on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on
the display), there might 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.
23)A fault with the warning light
is signalled by illumination of the iconon the instrument panel display and by the flashing of passenger
airbag disabled warning light on the rearview mirror. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the airbag on the passenger's side (for
versions/markets where provided). In this case, the warning light may not indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
24)If the warning light comes on, the exhausted engine oil should be changed as soon as possible, never drive more than 500 km from the first
switching-on of this warning light. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the warranty. Remember
that when this warning light comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you must not top up the engine oil.
25)If the warning light flashes with the car in motion, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
26)If the warning light (or the icon on the display) flashes whilst driving, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
27)Always drive at a speed appropriate to the traffic conditions, the weather and traffic regulations. The engine may be switched off even if the
warning light is on: repeated interruptions of the regeneration process could cause an early deterioration of engine oil. For this reason it is
always advisable to wait for the symbol to go off before turning off the engine, following the instructions above. Do not complete the DPF
regeneration process when the vehicle is stopped.
IMPORTANT
17)If thewarning light switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
18)If, turning the ignition device to MAR, the warning lightdoes not turn on or if it turns on steadily or flashing when travelling (on some
versions together with the message on the display), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
19)The presence of water in the fuel system circuit may cause severe damage to the injection system and irregular engine operation. If the
symbol is displayed contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to bleed the system. If the above indications come on immediately
after refuelling, water has probably been introduced into the tank: stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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FRONT AIRBAGS
“SMART BAG”SYSTEM (MULTISTAGE
FRONT AIRBAGS)
The car features multistage front airbags
(“Smart bag”) for driver and passenger.
The front driver/passenger airbags are
designed to protect occupants in the
event of frontal impacts of medium-high
severity, by placing the bag between the
occupant and the steering wheel or
dashboard.
Therefore non-activation in other types
of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts,
roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
Airbags are not a replacement of but
complementary to the seat belts, which
you are recommended to always wear. In
the event of impact, those not wearing a
seat belt are projected forwards and may
come into contact with the bag which is
still inflating. The protection offered by
the bag is compromised in these
circumstances.
74) 75) 77)
Front airbags may not activate in the
following situations:
frontal impacts against highly
deformable objects not involving the
front surface of the car (e.g. wing collision
against guard rail, etc.);
jamming of the car underneath other
vehicles or protective barriers (e.g.
underneath a truck or a guard rail) as, in
this case, the bags would offer no
additional protection with respect to the
seat belt and their deployment would be
inappropriate. Failure to activate in the
conditions described above is due to the
fact that they may not provide any
additional protection compared with seat
belts, so their activation would be
inappropriate. In these cases,
non-deployment does not indicate a
system malfunction.
FRONT AIRBAG DRIVER'S SIDE
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special compartment in the
centre of the steering wheel fig. 55.
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AIRBAG
This consists of an instantly inflating bag
contained in a special recess in the
dashboard: fig. 56 this bag has a larger
volume than that of the driver.
76)
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND
CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEMS
78)
Rearward facing child restraint systems
mustNEVERbe fitted on the front seat
with an active passenger airbag since in
the event of an impact the airbag
activation may cause fatal injuries to the
transported child.ALWAYScomply with
the instructions on the label on the
passenger side sun visor fig. 57.
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Deactivating passenger side airbags:
front airbag and side bag for pelvis,
chest and shoulders protection (Side
bag)
If a child must be carried on the front seat
in a rear facing child restraint system,
deactivate the passenger side front
airbag and side bag for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection (Side bag). To
deactivate the airbags use the display
Menu (see the instructions in the
"Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter).
With airbags deactivated, a warning light
lights up on the instrument panel in
the trim located above the internal
rearview mirror fig. 58.With front passenger airbag on, when the
ignition key is turned to MAR, 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
.
Before proceeding, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
On moving the ignition device to MAR,
the warning light
switches on for a
few seconds. If not, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership. During the first
seconds, the activation of the warning
light
does not actually show the
passenger protection status, but only
tests its correct operation. After a test of
a few seconds, the warning light will
indicate the status of the passenger
airbag protection.Passenger's protection active: warning
light
off.
Passenger protection deactivated: the
OFF: the warning light
switches on
with a steady light.
The warning light
may light up with
various intensity levels depending on the
vehicle conditions. The intensity may vary
during the same key cycle.
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SAFETY

CHANGING A WHEEL
JACK
115) 116) 117) 118) 119) 120)
Please note that:
the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in the
event of a fault it must be replaced by
another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking device
may be fitted on the jack.
Jack maintenance:
prevent any dirt from depositing on
the "worm screw";
keep the "worm screw" lubricated;
never modify the jack.
Conditions in which not to use the jack:
temperature below -40°C
on sandy or muddy ground
on uneven ground
on steep roads
in extreme weather conditions:
thunderstorms, typhoons, hurricanes,
blizzards, storms, etc.
in direct contact with the engine or to
carry out repairs under the vehicle
on boats.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
stop the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic where
you can change the wheel safely. The
ground must be flat and sufficiently
compact;
switch off the engine, pull up the
handbrake and engage the 1stgear or
reverse. Wear the reflective safety jacket
(compulsory by law) before getting out of
the vehicle;
open the luggage compartment, lift
the mat using the tab provided;
using wrench 1 fig. 90 located in the
tool box, loosen the locking device, take
the tool box 2 and place it close to the
wheel to be replaced, then take the
space-saver wheel 3;
take the wrench 1 fig. 91 and loosen
the fixing bolts by about one turn. For
versions with alloy rims, shake the car to
facilitate detachment of the rim from the
wheel hub;
position the jack under the car, near
the wheel to be changed. On versions
where this is fitted, be careful not to
damage the plastic aerodynamic guard;
operate the device 1 fig. 92 so as to
raise the jack, until the upper part is
correctly inserted in the side member at
the point indicated by the arrow
fig. 92. The lifting points 3 are shown
in fig. 93.
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Move the vehicle by approximately 10 m
to promote the distribution of sealant;
stop the vehicle safely, operate the
handbrake and restore pressure using
the black inflation pipe 9 fig. 103 to
reach the required pressure. Also in this
case, if the pressure is lower than 1.8 bar
/ 26 psi within 15 minutes from the
compressor switching on, do not resume
driving but contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
After driving for about 8 km / 5 miles,
position the car in a safe and suitable
area and engage the handbrake. Take the
compressor and restore pressure using
the black inflation tube 9 fig. 103.If the pressure shown is higher than
1.8 bar / 26 psi, restore the pressure and
drive safely to an Alfa Romeo Dealership
as soon as possible. If the pressure is
lower than 1.8 bar / 26 psi, do not resume
driving but contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
INFLATION PROCEDURE
Proceed as follows:
stop the vehicle safely, as shown
above, and operate the handbrake;
extract the black inflation tube 9
fig. 103 and screw it firmly onto the tyre
valve. Follow the instructions shown in
fig. 100 and fig. 103.
Press the air release button 10
fig. 101 to adjust any tyre overpressure.
CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Proceed as follows:
only use Fix&Go original cartridges,
which can be purchased at the Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
to remove the cartridge 1 fig. 98 press
the release button 8 fig. 102 and lift it.
WARNING
121)The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Carefully read the
label on the cartridge before use, avoid
improper use. The kit should be used by
adults and cannot be used by children.
122)IMPORTANT: Do not exceed 80 km/h.
Avoid sudden acceleration or braking. The kit
provides a temporary repair, therefore the
tyre must be examined and repaired by a
specialist as soon as possible. Before using
the kit, ensure that the tyre is not
excessively damaged and that the rim is in
good condition, otherwise do not use it and
call roadside assistance. Do not remove
foreign bodies from the tyre. Do not let the
compressor turned on for more than
20 consecutive minutes - overheating
hazard.
IMPORTANT
37)The sealant is effective with external
temperatures of between -40°C and +55°C.
The sealant has an expiry date. It is possible
to repair tyres which have been damaged on
tread up to a diameter of 6 mm. Show the
cartridge and the label to the personnel
charged with handling the tyre treated with
the tyre repair kit.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and services at fixed
distance intervals and, for
versions/markets, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Regardless of the above, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
liquids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Alfa
Romeo Dealerships according to fixed
time or kilometres/miles intervals. If,
during each operation, in addition to the
ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out with the owner's
explicit agreement only. If your vehicle is
used frequently for towing, the interval
between one service operation and the
next should be reduced.IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate the
warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
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