engine Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2018 Owner's Manual

READ THIS CAREFULLYREFUELLINGPetrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95 in compliance with the European specification EN228.
Diesel engines: refuel only with diesel fuel for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine beyond repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.LPG engines: refuel only with
LPG for motor vehicles conforming to the European specification EN589. The use of other products or mixtures may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate the warranty, due to the damage caused.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Petrol engines: make sure that the handbrake is engaged; set the gear lever to neutral; fully depress the clutch pedal without pressing the
accelerator, then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.Diesel engines: turn the ignition key to MAR and wait
for the
icon andwarning light to switch off. Then turn the ignition key to AVV and release it as soon as the engine has started.
PARKING ON FLAMMABLE MATERIAL
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
If, after buying the car, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
They will calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the car’s electrical system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.
THE OWNER HANDBOOK CONTAINS
…important information, advice and warnings for correct use, driving safety and maintenance of the car over time. Special attention must be paid to
the symbols(personal safety)(environmental protection)(car integrity).

PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series ofWARNINGSto prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are alsoPRECAUTIONSthat must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could
cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore, allWARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSmust always be followed carefully.
WARNINGSandPRECAUTIONSare recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTE These symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number. That
number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all Alfa Giulietta versions. Options, equipment dedicated to specific markets or versions are
not explicitly indicated in the text: as a consequence, you should only consider the information which is related to the trim
level, engine and version that you have purchased. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the
explicit request of options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording (for versions/markets, where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA Italy S.p.A. aims at
a constant improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason it reserves the right to make changes to the model described
for technical and/or commercial reasons.
For further information, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANT Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally injured.
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In-depth knowledge of your new car starts here.
The booklet that you are reading simply and directly explains how
it is made and how it works.
That’s why we advise you to read it seated comfortably on board,
so that you can see what is described here for yourself.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
THEKEYS....................................8
IGNITION DEVICE...............................9
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM.......................10
ALARM SYSTEM ...............................11
DOORS.....................................11
SEATS.....................................13
HEADRESTS.................................15
STEERING WHEEL..............................15
REAR VIEW MIRRORS...........................16
EXTERNAL LIGHTS .............................17
INTERIOR LIGHTS..............................20
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPER . ................20
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM.......................22
ELECTRIC WINDOWS............................26
ELECTRIC SUNROOF............................28
ENGINE BONNET . .............................29
BOOT......................................30
HEADLIGHTS.................................32
Alfa DNA SYSTEM (Car dynamic control system) . . .........32
VERSION WITH LPG SYSTEM.......................33

Activating the device
The device is enabled on all the doors by
pressing the button
on the key twice
quickly. Device activation is indicated by
3 flashes of the direction indicators and a
flash of the LED on the button
on the
dashboard. The device does not come on
if one or more doors is not properly shut.
Deactivating the device
The device disengages automatically:
the key insert is turned to opening
position in the driver side door;
by pressing the buttonon the key;
by turning the ignition key to the MAR
position.
IMPORTANT Once the safe lock system
is engaged, it is impossible to open the
doors from inside the car. Therefore,
before getting out of the car check that
there is no one left on board. If the
remote control battery is flat, the device
can only be deactivated by using the
metal insert in one of the door locks.
WARNING
1)Press button 2 only with the key away
from your body, especially your eyes and
from objects which could get damaged (e.g.
your clothes). Do not leave the key
unattended to avoid the button being
accidentally pressed while it is being
handled, e.g. by a child.
IMPORTANT
1)Used batteries may be harmful to the
environment if not disposed of correctly.
They must be disposed of as specified by law
in the special containers or taken to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership, which will take care of
their disposal.
IGNITION DEVICE
The key can be turned to three different
positions fig. 4:
STOP: engine off, key can be removed,
steering column locked. Some electrical
devices (e.g. radio, central door locking
system, alarm, etc.) are enabled;
MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled;
AVV: engine starting.
The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that requires the ignition key to
be turned back to STOP if the engine
does not start, before the starting
operation can be repeated.
2) 3)
STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the key
and turn the steering wheel until it locks.
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Deactivation
Move the steering wheel slightly and turn
the ignition key to MAR.
4) 5)
WARNING
2)If the ignition device has been tampered
with (e.g. an attempted theft), have it
checked over by the Alfa Romeo Dealership
before driving again.
3)Always remove the key when you leave
your car to prevent someone from
accidentally operating the controls.
Remember to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is parked
uphill or reverse if the vehicle is parked
downhill. Never leave children unattended in
the vehicle.
4)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out any
after-market operation involving steering
system or steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft device) that
could adversely affect performance and
safety, invalidate the warranty and also
result in the car not meeting type-approval
requirements.
5)Never remove the key while the car is
moving. The steering wheel will
automatically lock as soon as it is turned.
This holds true for cars being towed as well.
ALFA ROMEO CODESYSTEM
The Alfa Romeo Code prevents
unauthorised use of the vehicle, disabling
engine starting.
1)
Operation
Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the
Powertrain Control Module to deactivate
the inhibitor.
The code is sent only if the Alfa Romeo
CODE system control unit has recognised
the code transmitted by the key.
Each time the ignition key is turned to
STOP, the Alfa Romeo CODE system
deactivates the functions of the
Powertrain Control Module.
Irregular operation
If, during starting, the code is not
correctly recognised, the icon
appears on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and
then to MAR-ON; if it is still locked, try
again with the other keys that come with
the car. If it is still not possible to start
the engine, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.Activation of warning light while
driving
If the iconappears on the display,
this means that the system is running a
self-diagnosis (for example due to a
voltage drop).
If the iconcontinues to be
displayed, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
IMPORTANT
1)The electronic components inside the key
may be damaged if the key is subjected to
strong shocks. In order to ensure complete
efficiency of the electronic devices inside the
key, it should never be exposed to direct
sunlight.
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WARNING
10)All adjustments must be carried out only
with the car stationary and engine off.
11)It is absolutely forbidden to carry out
any after-market operation involving
steering system or steering column
modifications (e.g. installation of anti-theft
device) that could adversely affect
performance and safety, invalidate the
warranty and also result in the car not
meeting type-approval requirements.
REAR VIEW MIRRORS
INTERIOR MIRROR
Manual adjustment:operate lever 1
fig. 16to adjust the mirror between two
positions: normal or anti-glare.
Electrochromic mirror
Some versions are equipped with an
electro-chrome mirror with an ON/OFF
switch to activate/deactivate the
electro-chrome function.
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
is automatically set for daytime use.
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric adjustment
The mirrors can be adjusted/folded away
only if the ignition key is in the MAR
position.Select the desired mirror using device 1
fig. 17
12):
Position A: left mirror selected;
Position B: right mirror selected.
To adjust the selected mirror, press
button 2 in the four directions shown by
the arrows.
IMPORTANT Once adjustment is
complete, rotate device 1 to position 0 to
prevent accidental movements.
Electrical mirror folding
(for versions/markets, where provided)
To fold the mirrors, press button 3 fig. 17.
Press the button again to restore the
mirrors to the driving position.
Manual mirror folding
When required, fold the mirrors in
towards the vehicle.
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Press the button again to turn the lights
off or turn off the dipped beam
headlights and/or the front fog lights (for
versions/markets, where provided).
With the lights on, the warning light
in
the instrument panel switches on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Bring the stalk to the (stable) position:
upwards: activates right direction
indicator;
downwards: activates left direction
indicator.
The
orwarning light will blink on
the instrument panel.
The direction indicators are switched off
automatically when the steering wheel is
straightened.
"Lane change" function
If you wish to signal a lane change, place
the left stalk in the unstable position for
less than half a second. The direction
indicator on the side selected will flash
five times and then switch off
automatically.
"FOLLOW ME HOME" DEVICE
This device allows you to illuminate the
area in front of the car for a certain
amount of time.Activation
With the key turned to STOP or removed,
pull stalk A towards the steering wheel
within 2 minutes from when the engine is
turned off.
Each time the stalk is moved, the lights
stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to a
maximum of 210 seconds; then the lights
are switched off automatically.
Deactivation
Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.
EXTERNAL COURTESY LIGHTS
These light up the car and the space in
front of it when the doors are unlocked.
Activation
When the car is parked and the doors are
unlocked by pressing the button
on the
remote control (or the luggage
compartment is unlocked by pressing
), the dipped beam headlights, rear
side lights and number plate lights are
activated.
The lights stay on for approximately
25 seconds unless the doors and luggage
compartment are locked again with the
remote control or the doors (or luggage
compartment) are opened and reclosed.
In these cases they switch off after
5 seconds.
AFS ADAPTIVE LIGHTS(Adaptive Frontlight System)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This is a system combined with Xenon
headlamps which directs the main light
beam and adapts it to the driving
conditions round bends/when cornering,
continuously and automatically.
The adaptive lights are automatically
activated when the car is started.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
FRONT CEILING LIGHT
Switch 5 fig. 21is used to switch on/off
roof lights.
Switch 5 positions:
central position: lights 1 and 4 switch
on/off when the doors are
opened/closed;
pressed to the left(position OFF):
lights 1 and 4 are always switched off;
pressed to the right(position):
lights 1 and 4 are always switched on.
Lights switch on/off progressively.
Switch 2 switches on/off light 1.
Switch 3 switches on/off light 4.
IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure that both switches are in
the central position: when the doors are
closed the lights will switch off to avoid
draining the battery.
In any case, if the switch is left in the on
position, the roof light switches off
automatically about 15 minutes after the
engine has been switched off.
ROOF LIGHT TIMING
(for versions where provided)
Timing while getting into the car
The roof lights come on won unlocking,
opening and closing.
The timed period is interrupted when the
ignition is turned to "MAR-ON".
Timing while getting out of the car
The roof lights come on when the key is
removed from the ignition within
2 minutes of switching off the engine, on
opening and closing a door with the
removed key.
The timing stops automatically when the
doors are locked.
WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER
Operation5) 6)
Ring 2 fig. 22can be set to the following
positions:
O– windscreen wiper off;
– intermittent operation (low
speed);
AUTO– Rain sensor on (for
versions/markets where provided);
– intermittent operation;
– continuous slow operation;
– continuous fast operation.
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Move the stalk upwards (unstable
position) to limit operation to the time
for which the stalk is held in this position.
When released, the stalk will return to its
default position and the windscreen
wiper will be automatically stopped.
“Smart washing” function
Pull the stalk towards the steering wheel
(unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer. Keep the stalk pulled
for more than half a second to operate
the windscreen washer jet and wiper
automatically with a single movement.
The windscreen wiper stops working
three strokes after the stalk is released.
A further stroke after approx. 6 seconds
completes the wiping cycle.
RAIN SENSOR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It can detect the presence of rain and
consequently manage windscreen wiping
in accordance with the amount of water
on the windscreen.
The sensor is activated when the ring 2
fig. 22 is turned to "automatic" position
("AUTO" control): the windscreen wiper
stroke frequency is thus adjusted in
accordance with the amount of water on
the windscreen.
If no rain is detected, the wiper will not
carry out any strokes.If the engine is switched off with the
lever in the automatic position, when the
car is next started, no wiping cycle will
take place even if it is raining. This is to
prevent unwanted activation of the rain
sensor when the engine is started (i.e.
when the windscreen is being washed by
hand or the wiper blades are stuck to the
windscreen by ice).
To restore automatic operation of the
rain sensor, turn the ring on the right stalk
2 fig. 22 from automatic position (AUTO)
to positionOand then turn ring 2 back to
the AUTO position.
When the rain sensor is reactivated using
any of the manoeuvres described above,
reactivation is indicated by a single
stroke of the windscreen wipers,
regardless of the condition of the
windscreen.
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This operates only with the ignition key
turned to MAR.
Turn ring 1 fig. 22 from positionOto
position
to operate the rear window
wiper as follows:
in intermittent mode when the
windscreen wiper is not operating;
in synchronous mode (at half the
speed of the windscreen wiper) when the
windscreen wiper is operating;
in continuous mode with reverse gear
engaged and the control active.
Pushing the stalk towards the dashboard
(rocking position) will activate the rear
window washer jet. Keep the stalk pushed
for more than half a second to activate
the rear window wiper as well. Releasing
the stalk will activate the smart washing
function, as described for the windscreen
wiper.
IMPORTANT
5)Never use the windscreen wipers to
remove layers of snow or ice from the
windscreen. In such conditions, the
windscreen wiper may be subjected to
excessive stress and the motor cut-out
switch, which prevents operation for a few
seconds, may intervene. If operation is not
restored (even after restarting that car with
the key), contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
6)Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
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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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