Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (2017 year). Manual — part 7

Green Telltale Indicator Lights

Warning light

What It Means

What To Do

PARK/HEADLIGHT ON INDICATOR LIGHT
This indicator will illuminate when the park lights or
headlights are turned on.

Headlight Off Delay
This function allows the headlights to remain on for 30,
60 or 90 seconds after the ignition was placed in the
STOP position.

LEFT TURN SIGNAL
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash
independently for the left turn signal as selected, as well
as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as
selected when the multifunction lever is moved down
(left). This directional arrow will flash in conjunction with
the right directional arrow when the hazard warning light
button is pressed.

RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
The instrument cluster directional arrow will flash
independently for the right turn signal as selected, as
well as the exterior turn signal lamp(s) (front and rear) as
selected when the multifunction lever is moved up
(right). This directional arrow will flash in conjunction
with the left directional arrow when the hazard warning
light button is pressed.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base
Instrument Cluster Display)
This indicator light will illuminate when the automatic
high beam headlights are activated.

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Blue Telltale Indicator Light

Warning Light

What It Means

What To Do

HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS (On Base Instrument Cluster
Display)
This indicator shows that the high beam headlights are
on. Push the multifunction control lever away from you
to switch the headlights to high beam. Push the lever a
second time to switch the headlights back to low beam.
Pull the lever toward you for a temporary high beam on,
“flash to pass” scenario.

Red Symbols

Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
This telltale indicates low engine oil pressure. If the
telltale turns on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut
off the engine as soon as possible. A chime will sound
when this telltale turns on. Do not operate the vehicle
until the cause is corrected. This telltale does not
indicate how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil
level must be checked under the hood.

Note:

Do not use the vehicle until the failure has been solved.
The illumination of the telltale does not indicate the
amount of oil in the engine: the oil level can be checked
on the display upon entering the vehicle and also by
activating the "Oil level" function on the Connect
system. The oil level can also be checked manually.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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Caution!

If the LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE symbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an authorized dealer.

Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

ENGINE TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT
This telltale warns of an overheated engine condition.
If the engine coolant temperature is too high, this
indicator will illuminate and a single chime will sound.
If the temperature reaches the upper limit, a continuous
chime will be sound for 4 minutes or until the engine is
allowed to cool whichever comes first.

In normal driving conditions: stop the car, switch off the
engine and check that the coolant level in the reservoir
is not below the MIN mark. In this case, wait for the
engine to cool down, then slowly and carefully open the
cap, top up with coolant and check that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on the reservoir itself.
Also check visually for any fluid leaks. Contact an
authorized dealer if the telltale comes on when the
engine is started again.

If the vehicle is used under demanding conditions
(e.g. in high-performance driving): slow down and, if the
telltale stays on, stop the vehicle. Stop for two or three
minutes with the engine running and slightly accelerated
to facilitate better coolant circulation, then turn the
engine off. Check that the coolant level is correct as
described above.

POWER STEERING FAILURE
If the telltale remains on, you could not have steering
assistance and the effort required to operate the
steering wheel could be increased; steering is, however,
possible.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

DOOR OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale illuminates when one or more doors are not
completely shut. An acoustic signal is activated with the
doors open and the car moving.

Close the doors properly.

HOOD OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale turns on when the hood is not properly
closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an open hood appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the hood is open and the
vehicle is moving.

Close the hood properly.

TRUNK LID OPEN INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale turns on when the trunk lid is not properly
closed, along with the icon, an image of the vehicle with
an open trunk lid appears on the display.
A buzzer is heard when the trunk lid is open and the
vehicle is moving.

Close the trunk lid properly.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The telltale illuminates, together with a buzzer warning,
to indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Caution!

Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with hot
engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) WARNING
LIGHTS
This telltale, along with the related message, signals a
failure in the electronic throttle control system (ETC).

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

If a failure is detected, the telltale illuminates while the
engine is running.

Place the ignition in the off position and the shift
selector in the park position: the telltale should switch
off. If the telltale stays on with engine running the vehicle
can still be driven.
Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

If the telltale flashes with the engine running, immediate
intervention is required. A loss of performance,
irregular/high idling speed or engine stopping might take
place and the vehicle may need to be towed.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

LOW ENGINE OIL LEVEL
This telltale appears on the panel when the engine oil
level falls below the minimum recommended value.
The level must also be checked using the dipstick in the
engine compartment (see chapter "Servicing and
Maintenance.")

Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.

ALFA STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The illumination of the telltale signals a failure in the
automatic steering correction system.

Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.

ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The illumination of the telltale with engine on
corresponds to an alternator failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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Amber Symbols

Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT

Engine Immobilizer System Failure

The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the Engine
Immobilizer system.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Break-In Attempt

The telltale will illuminate when the ignition is moved to
ON position, to indicate a possible break-in attempt
detected by the alarm system.

Electronic Key Not Recognized

The telltale will illuminate when the engine is started and
the electronic key is not recognized by the system.

Alarm System Failure

The telltale will illuminate to report an alarm system
failure.

FUEL CUT-OFF INDICATOR LIGHT
The telltale will illuminate after an accident has occurred
and the system has shut the fuel off.

For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to
"Occupant Restraint Systems" in "Safety.” If it is not
possible to restore the fuel supply, contact an
authorized dealer.

PARK SENSORS SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate when the system has failed or
is not available.

Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The telltale will illuminate when the outside temperature
falls to or below 37°F.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

ENGINE OIL CHANGE REQUIRED — IF EQUIPPED
The telltale is illuminated only for a limited time.

Note:

After the first indication, each time the engine is started
the symbol will continue to illuminate as described
above until the oil is changed.
If the telltale flashes, this does not mean that there is a
fault on the vehicle, rather it simply reports that it is now
necessary to change the oil as a result of regular use of
the vehicle. The deterioration of engine oil is accelerated
by using the vehicle for short drives, preventing the
engine from reaching operating temperature.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Caution!

Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the symbol is switched on, and never more than 310 miles (500 km) after
it first switches on. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When this symbol comes on, it does not mean that the level of engine oil is low, so if it flashes you do not need to top up the engine oil.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of engine oil
pressure sensor failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of engine oil level
sensor failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

FORWARD COLLISION WARNING (FCW) SYSTEM
FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the case of failure of the
Forward Collision Warning system.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

START & STOP EVO SYSTEM FAILURE
This telltale will illuminate to report a Stop & Start Evo
system failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the case of failure of the
automatic windshield wiper.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the case of failure of the
automatic low beam alignment.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

BLIND SPOT MONITORING SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of a Blind Spot
Monitoring system failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of fuel level sensor
failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

EXTERIOR LIGHTS FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate to indicate a failure on the
following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking
lights / trailer turn signal indicators (if present) / trailer
lights (if present) / side lights / turn signal indicators /
rear fog light / reversing light / brake lights / number
plate lights.

The failure may be caused by a blown bulb, a blown
protection fuse, or an interruption of the electrical
connection.
Replace the bulb or the relevant fuse. Contact an
authorized dealer.

KEYLESS SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of keyless system
failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of fuel cut-off
system failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM
FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate in the event of a fault in the
Lane Departure Warning system.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILURE —
IF EQUIPPED
The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the
automatic high beam headlights.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The telltale will illuminate in the case of transmission
overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this
case an engine performance limitation is carried out.

Wait for the telltale to turn off with the engine off or
idling.

TOW HOOK FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the tow
hook.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate to report a failure of the audio
system.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

SPEED LIMITER SYSTEM FAILURE
While driving, the telltale will illuminate to signal a Speed
Limiter system failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP
Lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or not properly
closed.

Tighten the cap properly.

ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate and a message will display to
signal a failure in the electric park brake system.
This failure may partially or completely block the car
because the park brake could remain activated even if
automatically or manually disengaged using the relevant
controls. In these circumstances, you can disengage
the park brake following the emergency disengagement
procedure described in “In Case Of Emergency.”

If you are still able to drive the car (park brake is not
engaged), drive to the nearest authorized dealer and
remember, when executing any maneuvers/commands,
that the electric park brake is not operational.

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Warning!

If a failure is present with sharp braking, the rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.

Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

LOW COOLANT LEVEL — IF EQUIPPED
This telltale will illuminate to indicate that the vehicle
coolant level is low.

Top up, as described in "Servicing And Maintenance.”

SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
This light will illuminate when the Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) is not operating and needs service

Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.

WEAR ON BRAKE PADS
This light will illuminate when the brake pads have
reached their wear limit.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Note:

Always use genuine parts or similar because the
Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could detect
anomalies.

WEAR ON CCB BRAKE DISCS — IF EQUIPPED
This light will illuminate when the carbon ceramic brake
discs have reached their wear limit.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Warning!

It is recommended to use only original or equivalent, bench-tested spare pads in order to ensure the original performance of the braking
system.

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Symbol

What It Means

What To Do

DYNAMIC DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate to signal a failure in the
dynamic drive control system.

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Signals a windshield wiper failure.

Contact an authorized dealer.

GENERIC INDICATION
Signals information and failures.
The accompanying messages describe the failure.

FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE
This telltale will illuminate to report a four wheel drive
system failure.

Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible to
have the failure eliminated.

AFS SYSTEM FAILURE
The telltale will illuminate to indicate the automatic
directional light system failure.

Go to an authorized dealer to have the system checked.

SOFT SUSPENSION CALIBRATION INSERTION —
IF EQUIPPED
The telltale will illuminate when the most comfortable
suspension setting is activated.

SHOCK ABSORBERS FAILURE (ADC) — IF EQUIPPED
While driving, if the telltale illuminates, it signals a failure
in the suspension system.

Contact an authorized dealer to have the system
checked.

WINDSHIELD WASHER LIQUID LEVEL
The telltale will illuminate to indicate that the level of the
windshield and headlight washing fluid (if any) is low.

To refill the liquid, refer to “Engine Compartment” in
“Servicing And Maintenance.” Always use liquid with the
features indicated in the “Fluids And Lubricants” section
in “Technical Specifications.”

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Green Symbols

Symbol

What It Means

HEADLIGHTS (On Premium Instrument Cluster)
The telltale will illuminate when the headlights are turned on.

START & STOP EVO OPERATION
The telltale will illuminate in the case of Start & Stop Evo system intervention (stopping the engine).
When the engine is restarted, the telltale will shut off (for the engine restarting modes refer to “Stop/Start Evo” in “Starting And
Operating”).

CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED
The telltale will illuminate when the Cruise Control system is activated.

Blue Symbols

Symbol

What it means

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The telltale will illuminate when the automatic high beam headlights are activated.

HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The telltale will illuminate when the high beam headlights are activated.

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ONBOARD
DIAGNOSTIC
SYSTEM

Operation
The OBD (On Board Diagnostic system)
carries out a continuous diagnosis of
the components of the vehicle related
to emissions.
It also alerts the driver of when these
components are no longer in peak
condition by switching on the

warning light on the instrument

panel (see “Warning Lights And
Messages” paragraph in this chapter).
The aim of the OBD system (On Board
Diagnostic) is to:

Monitor the efficiency of the system
Indicate an increase in emissions
Indicate the need to replace

damaged components

The vehicle also has a connector, which
can interface with appropriate tools,
that makes it possible to read the error
codes stored in the electronic control
units together with a series of specific
parameters for engine operation and
diagnosis. This check can be carried
out by your authorized dealer.
Note: After eliminating a fault, to check
the system completely, your authorized
dealer is obliged to run tests and, if
necessary certain road tests.

Onboard Diagnostic
System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity

Your vehicle is required to have an
Onboard Diagnostic system (OBD II)
and a connection port to allow access
to information related to the
performance of your emissions
controls. Authorized service technicians
may need to access this information to
assist with the diagnosis and service of
your vehicle and emissions system.

Warning!

ONLY an authorized service technician

should connect equipment to the OBD II
connection port in order to diagnose or
service your vehicle.

If unauthorized equipment is connected

to the OBD II connection port, such as a
driver-behavior tracking device, it may:

Be possible that vehicle systems,

including safety related systems, could be
impaired or a loss of vehicle control could
occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.

Access, or allow others to access,

information stored in your vehicle systems,
including personal information.

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SAFETY

The chapter that you are about to read
is very important: it describes the safety
systems with which the vehicle is
equipped and provides instructions on
how to use them correctly.

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS . . . . . .96
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS . . . .99
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

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ACTIVE SAFETY
SYSTEMS

The vehicle may be equipped with the
following active safety devices:

Anti-Lock Braking (ABS) System
Drive Train Control (DTC) System
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

System

Traction Control System (TCS)
Panic Brake Assist (PBA) System
Hill Start Assist (HSA) System
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST)

System

Active Torque Vectoring (ATV)

System

For the operation of the systems, see
the following pages.

Anti-Lock Braking (ABS)
System

An integral part of the braking system,
the ABS prevents one or more wheels
from locking and slipping in all road
surface conditions, regardless of the
intensity of the braking action. The
system ensures that the vehicle can be
controlled even during emergency
braking, allowing the driver to optimize
stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking
when the wheels are about to lock,
typically in emergency braking or
low-grip conditions where locking may
be more frequent.

The system also improves control and
stability of the vehicle when braking on
a surface where the grip of the left and
right wheels varies, such as in a corner.
The Electronic Braking Force
Distribution (EBD) system works with
the ABS, allowing the brake force to be
distributed between the front and rear
wheels.

System Intervention
The ABS equipped on this vehicle is
provided with the "Brake-by-wire"
(Integrated Brake System - IBS)
function. With this system, the
command given by pressing the brake
pedal is not transmitted hydraulically,
but electrically. Therefore, the light
pulsation that is felt on the pedal with
the traditional system is no longer
noticeable.

Warning!

The ABS contains sophisticated

electronic equipment that may be
susceptible to interference caused by
improperly installed or high output radio
transmitting equipment. This interference
can cause possible loss of anti-lock braking
capability. Installation of such equipment
should be performed by qualified
professionals.

Pumping of the Anti-Lock Brakes will

diminish their effectiveness and may lead to
a collision. Pumping makes the stopping

distance longer. Just press firmly on your
brake pedal when you need to slow down
or stop.

The ABS cannot prevent the natural

laws of physics from acting on the vehicle,
nor can it increase braking or steering
efficiency beyond that afforded by the
condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or
the traction afforded.

The ABS cannot prevent collisions,

including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle
too closely, or hydroplaning.

The capabilities of an ABS equipped

vehicle must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner that could
jeopardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.

Drive Train Control
(DTC) System — If
Equipped

Some models of this vehicle are
equipped with an All-Wheel Drive
system (AWD), which offers an optimal
drive for countless driving conditions
and road surfaces. The system reduces
the slipping of the tires to a minimum,
automatically redistributing the torque
to the front and rear wheels as needed.
To maximize fuel savings, the vehicle
with AWD automatically passes to
rear-wheel drive (RWD) when the road
and environmental conditions are such
that they wouldn't cause the tires to
slip. When the road and environmental

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