deactivate airbag Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2018 Owner's Manual

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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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY
For optimal protection in the event of an
impact, all occupants must be seated and
wearing adequate restraint systems,
including newborn and other children!
This prescription is compulsory in all EC
countries according to EC Directive
2003/20/EC.
Children below the height of 1.50 metres
and up to 12 years must be protected
with suitable restraint systems and be
seated on the rear seats. Statistics on
accidents indicate that the rear seats
offer greater safety for children.
Compared with an adult, a child's head is
larger and heavier in proportion to their
body and the child's muscular and bone
structures are not fully developed.
Therefore, correct restraint systems
other than adult seat belts are necessary
to reduce as much as possible the risk of
injuries in case of accident, braking or
sudden manoeuvre.
Children must be seated safely and
comfortably. Depending on the
characteristics of the child restraint
systems used, you are advised to keep
children in rearward facing child restraint
systems for as long as possible (at least
until 3-4 years old), since this is the most
protected position in the event of an
impact.
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The choice of the most suitable child
restraint device depends on the weight of
the child; there are various types of child
restraint systems and you are advised
always to choose the one that is most
suitable for the child.
When over 1.50 m in height, from the
point of view of restraint systems,
children are considered as adults and
wear seat belts normally.
In Europe the characteristics of child
restraint systems are ruled by the
regulation ECE-R44, dividing them into
five weight groups:
Group Weight groups
Group 0 up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ up to
13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg
Group 2 15-25 kg
Group 3 22 - 36 kg
All restraint devices must bear the
certification data, together with the
control mark, on a label solidly fixed to
the child restraint system which must
never be removed.
Lineaccessori MOPAR
®includes child
restraint systems for each weight group.
These devices are recommended having
been specifically tested for Alfa Romeo
cars.
WARNING
60)SEVERE DANGER When a front
passenger airbag is fitted, do not install
rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat. Deployment of the
airbag in an accident could cause fatal
injuries to the child regardless of the
severity of the collision. It is advisable to
always carry children in a child restraint
system on the rear seat, which is the most
protected position in the event of a collision.
61)On the sun visor there is a label with
suitable symbols reminding the user that it is
compulsory to deactivate the airbag if a
rearward facing child restraint system is
fitted. Always comply with the instructions
on the passenger side sun visor (see the
"Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) -
Airbag" paragraph).
62)Should it be necessary to carry a child on
the passenger side front seat in a rear facing
child restraint system, the passenger side
front airbag and side bag must be
deactivated through the display main menu
(see the "Display" paragraph, "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter), verifying
deactivation by checking whether the
OFF LED has switched on in the trim
located on the dashboard. Move the
passenger's seat as far back as possible to
avoid contact between the child seat and the
dashboard.
63)Do not move the front or rear seat if a
child is seated on it or on the dedicated child
restraint system
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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL CHILD RESTRAINTSYSTEM USE
According to the European Directive 2000/3/EC the suitability of each passenger seat position for the fixing of universal child
restraint systems is shown in the following table:
WARNING
64)Child restraint systems with Isofix attachments are available for a safe anchoring to the seat without using the car seat belts. See paragraph
"Isofix child restraint system setup" for the fitting instructions.
65)The diagram is indicative and for fitting purposes only. Fit the child restraint system according to the instructions, which must be included.
66)When the child restraint system is not used, secure it with the seat belt or with the ISOFIX anchorages, or remove it from the vehicle. Do not
leave it unsecured inside the passenger compartment. In this way, in the case of sudden braking or an accident, it will not cause injuries to the
occupants.
67)After installing a child restraint system, do not move the seat: always remove the child restraint system before making any adjustment.
68)Always make sure that the diagonal section of the seat belt does not pass under the arms or behind the back of the child. In the event of an
accident the seat belt will not be able to secure the child, with the risk of injury, including fatal injury. Therefore the child must always wear the seat
belt correctly.
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Group Weight range Front passenger's seat(*)Rear (side and central)
seats(***))
Airbag enabled Airbag deactivated
Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kgX U(**) U
Group 1 9 - 18 kgX U(**) U
Group 2 15 - 25 kgU(**) U(**) U
Group 3 22–36 kgU(**) U(**) U
(*) IMPORTANT: NEVER fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front passenger seat if the airbag is active. If you wish to fit a rearward-facing child seat in the front
passenger seat, first deactivate the relative airbag (see instructions in the paragraph "Supplementary protection system (SRS) – Airbag”).
(***) Installation of universal child restraint systems is allowed on the central rear seat but for safety reasons it is not advisable to install childrestraint systems with
support leg in this position.
X Seat not suitable for children in this weight category.
U= Suitable for child restraint systems in the "Universal" category, according to European Regulation EEC-R44 for the specified "Groups". (**) With a height adjustable seat, put the backrest in the vertical position.

Main recommendations to carry
children safely
Install the child restraint systems on
the rear seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an impact.
Keep children in rearward facing child
restraint systems for as long as possible,
at least until 3–4 years old.
Should a rearward facing child
restraint system be installed on the rear
seats, it is advisable to position it as far
forward as the position of the front seat
allows.
If the passenger side front airbag is
deactivated always check the permanent
switching on of the warning light
in
the panel above the interior rear-view
mirror to make sure that it has actually
been deactivated.
Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the vehicle along
with the other documents and this
handbook. Do not use second-hand child
seats without instructions.
Only one child is to be strapped into
each restraint system; never carry two
children simultaneously.
Always check that the seat belts do
not rest on the child’s neck.
Always check that the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling on it.
While travelling, do not let the child sit
incorrectly or unfasten the belts.
Never allow a child to put the belt's
diagonal section under an arm or behind
their back.
Never carry children on your lap, even
newborns. No-one can hold a child in the
case of a crash.
In the event of an accident, replace the
child restraint system with a new one. In
addition, and depending on the type of
child restraint system installed, replace
the Isofix anchorages or the seat belt
with which the child restraint system was
connected.
The rear head restraint can be
removed if needed to install a child
restraint system. The head restraint must
always be present in the vehicle and
fitted if the seat is used by an adult
passenger or a child sitting in a restraint
system without backrest.
WARNING
70)The diagram is indicative and for fitting
purposes only. Fit the child restraint system
according to the instructions, which must be
included.
71)If a Universal ISOFIX child seat system
is not fixed to all three anchorages, it will not
be able to protect the child correctly. In a
crash, the child could be seriously or fatally
injured.72)Fit the child restraint system when the
car is stationary. The child restraint system
is correctly secured to the brackets when
you hear the click. Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and positioning that
the Manufacturer must supply with the child
restraint system.
73)Do not use the same lower anchorage to
install more than one child restraint system.
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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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WARNING
74)Do not apply stickers or other objects on the steering wheel, on the dashboard in the passenger side airbag area, on side upholstery on the roof
or on the seats. Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on the passenger's side dashboard since they could interfere with correct inflation of the
airbag and also cause serious injury to the passengers.
75)Always drive keeping your hands on the steering wheel rim so the airbag can inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive with your body bent
forward. Keep the back of your seat upright and lean back into it.
76)When there is an active passenger airbag, DO NOT install rearward facing child restraint systems on the front seat. Deployment of the airbag
in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the child regardless of the severity of the impact. Therefore, always deactivate the passenger side
airbag when a rearward facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat. The front passenger seat must also be positioned
back as far as possible in order to prevent the child restraint system from coming into contact with the dashboard. Immediately reactivate the
passenger airbag as soon as the child restraint system has been removed.
77)To deactivate the airbags, see the “Knowing your car” section, “Menu items” paragraph.
78)A failure of the
warning light is indicated by thewarning light switching on. In addition, the airbag system automatically disables the
airbag on the passenger's side (for versions/markets where provided). Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system
checked immediately.
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SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS -
WINDOW BAGS)
To increase protection of occupants in
case of side collision, the car is equipped
with front side bags for pelvis, chest and
shoulder protection (side bags) for the
driver and the passenger and airbags
protecting the head of front and rear
occupants (window bags).
Non-activation of side bags in other
types of collisions (front collisions, rear
shunts, roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.
FRONT SIDE AIRBAGS (SIDE BAGS)
These comprise two types of bags
located in the front seat backrests
fig. 60 which protect the pelvic, chest and
shoulder area of the occupants in the
event of a side impact of medium-high
severity.
SIDE AIRBAGS FOR HEAD PROTECTION
(WINDOW BAGS)
These consist of two “drop-down”
cushions, housed behind the side trim of
the roof and covered with finishing
elements fig. 61.
They are designed to protect the head of
front and rear occupants in the event of a
side collision, thanks to the wide cushion
inflation surface.
The deployment of side bags in the event
of side impacts of low severity is not
required.
The airbags are not deployed in the event
of impact of low severity (for which the
restraining action of the seat belts is
sufficient). It is therefore always
necessary to wear seat belts.In the event of a side impact, the system
provides best protection if the passenger
sits on the seat in a correct position, thus
allowing correct window bag deployment.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Do not wash the seats with water or
pressurised steam (wash by hand or at
automatic seat washing stations).
The front and/or side bags may activate
in the event of sharp knocks to the
underbody of the car (e.g. impact with
steps, pavements, potholes or road
bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small
amount of dust: the dust is harmless and
does not indicate the beginning of a fire.
However, the dust may irritate the skin
and eyes: in this case, wash with neutral
soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement
must be carried out at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag
system deactivated at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed
according to different logic on the basis
of the type of collision. Failure to activate
one or more of the devices does not
indicate a system malfunction.
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WARNING
79)Do not affix rigid objects to the garment
hooks or support handles.
80)Do not rest your head, arms or elbows on
the door, windows or the area in which the
Window bag is located to avoid possible
injury during airbag inflation.
81)Never lean your head, arms or elbows
out of the window.
82)If the
warning light does not switch
on when the key is turned to MAR, or stays
on while driving (on some versions together
with a message on the display) there may be
a fault in the restraint systems. In this case,
airbags or pretensioners may not be
activated in the case of an accident or (in a
lesser number of cases) they may be
activated incorrectly. Before proceeding,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
the system checked immediately.
83)Do not travel carrying objects on your
lap, in front of your chest or between your
lips (pipe, pencils, etc.): they could cause
severe injury if the airbag is deployed.
84)If the car has been subject to theft,
attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,
have the airbag system inspected at an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.85)The airbags may also be deployed when
the car is not moving, if the key is in the
ignition and turned to MAR-ON or when the
engine is off, if the car is hit by another
moving vehicle. Therefore, even if the vehicle
is stationary, when an active front
passenger airbag is fitted, DO NOT install
rearward facing child restraint systems on
the front passenger seat. Deployment of the
airbag following an impact could cause fatal
injuries to the child. Therefore, always
deactivate the passenger side airbag when a
rearward facing child restraint system is
installed on the front passenger seat. The
front passenger seat must also be
positioned back as far as possible in order to
prevent the child restraint system from
coming into contact with the dashboard.
Immediately reactivate the passenger
airbag as soon as the child restraint system
has been removed. Also remember that, if
the key is turned to STOP, none of the safety
devices (airbags or pretensioners) will be
deployed in the event of collision.
Non-deployment in such cases does not
indicate a system malfunction.
86)When the ignition key is turned to MAR,
the
warning light switches for few
seconds, then if the passenger airbag is
active it should switch off.
87)The front airbag is designed to be
deployed for impacts of a greater intensity
than for the pretensioners. For impacts
whose intensity falls between the two levels,
normally, only the pretensioners will be
activated.88)The airbag does not replace seat belts
but increases their efficiency. Because front
airbags are not deployed for low-speed
crashes, side collisions, rear-end shunts or
rollovers, occupants are protected, in
addition to any side bags, only by their seat
belts, which must therefore always be
fastened.
89)On cars with side bags, do not cover the
front seat backrests with extra covers.
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