Alfa Romeo Giulia (2019 year). Manual — part 8

Small cars

Some narrow cars (e.g. bicycles and
motorcycles) travelling near the outer
edges of the lane or which enter the lane
from kerbside are not detected until they
are fully in the lane.
Sufficient distance from the cars ahead
may not be guaranteed in these cases.

Stationary objects and vehicles

The device cannot detect the presence of
stationary vehicles or objects. For
example, the device will not operate if
the vehicle ahead leaves the lane and a
vehicle ahead of that one is standing on
the lane. Pay the utmost attention at all
times and be always ready to press the
brakes if needed.

Objects and cars moving in opposite or
crosswise direction

The device cannot detect the presence of
objects or vehicles travelling in opposite
or at right-angles and consequently will
not be operated.

WARNING

117) Pay the utmost attention while driving
at all times and be always ready to press the
brakes if needed.

118) The system is an aid for the driver, who
must always pay full attention while driving.
The responsibility always rests with the
driver, who must take into account the
traffic conditions in order to drive in
complete safety. The driver must always
maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in
front.
119) The device is not activated in presence
of pedestrians, oncoming vehicles in the
opposite direction of travel or moving in the
crosswise direction and stationary objects
(e.g. a vehicle standing in a queue or a broken
down vehicle).
120) The device cannot take account of
road, traffic and weather conditions, and
conditions of poor visibility (e.g. fog).
121) The device does not always fully
recognise complex driving conditions that
could cause it to determine the safe distance
to be held incorrectly or not at all.
122) The device cannot apply the maximum
braking force: the car will not be stopped
completely.

IMPORTANT

41) The system may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such as:
heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow.
42) The section of the bumper before the
sensor must not be covered with adhesives,
auxiliary headlights or any other object.
43) Operation can be adversely affected by
any structural change made to the vehicle,
such as a modification to the front geometry,
tyre change, or a heavier load than the
standard load of the vehicle.

44) Incorrect repairs made on the front part
of the vehicle (e.g. bumper, chassis) may alter
the position of the radar sensor, and
adversely affect its operation. Go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership for any operation of this
type.
45) Do not tamper with nor carry out any
intervention on the radar sensor or on the
camera on the windscreen. In the event of a
sensor failure, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
46) Do not wash with high-pressure jets in
the bumper lower area: in particular do not
operate on the system's electrical connector.
47) Be careful in the case of repairs and new
paintings in the area around the sensor
(panel covering the sensor on the left side of
the bumper). In the event of a frontal impact
the sensor may automatically deactivate
and display a warning to indicate that the
sensor needs to be repaired. Even without a
malfunction warning, deactivate the system
operation if you think that the position of the
radar sensor has changed (e.g. due to
low-speed frontal impact as during parking
manoeuvres). In these cases, go to an Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the radar sensor
realigned or replaced.

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PARK SENSORS SYSTEM

(where provided)

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48) 49) 50)

VERSIONS WITH 4/8 SENSORS

The parking sensors, located in the rear
bumper fig. 109 (4-channel versions) or
front and rear fig. 110 (8-channel
versions), detect the presence of any
obstacles and warn the driver about
them, through an acoustic warning and,
where provided, visual indications on the
instrument panel display.

On/off

To disengage the system press button
fig. 111.
The LED in the button will light up or not
when the system switches from on to off
and vice versa:

LED off: system activated;
LED light on steady: system

deactivated;

If the button is pressed with a system

failure, the LED flashes for about
5 seconds, then it stays on constantly.

System activation/deactivation

When the reverse gear is engaged, the
system when engaged, activates the
front and rear sensors (where provided).
When the reverse gear is engaged and
the system is on, the front and rear
sensors are activated. If a different gear
is engaged, the rear sensors are
deactivated, while the front sensors
remain active until 9.3 mph (15 km/h) are
exceeded.

Operation with a trailer

The operation of the rear sensors is
automatically deactivated when the
trailer is plugged to the tow hook socket
of the car, while the front sensors (where
provided) stay active and can provide
acoustic and visual warnings.
The sensors are automatically
reactivated when the trailer's cable plug
is removed.

Important notes

Some conditions may influence the
performance of the parking system:

reduced sensor sensitivity and a

reduction in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to the
presence of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint,
on the surface of the sensor;

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the sensor may detect a non-existent

obstacle ("echo interference") due to
mechanical interference, for example
when washing the vehicle, in rain (strong
wind), hail;

the signals sent by the sensor can also

be altered by the presence of ultrasonic
systems (e.g. pneumatic brake systems
of trucks or pneumatic drills) near the
vehicle;

parking assistance system

performance can also be influenced by
the position of the sensors, for example
due to a change in the ride setting
(caused by wear to the shock absorbers,
suspension), or by changing tyres,
overloading the vehicle or carrying out
specific tuning operations that require
the vehicle to be lowered;

the presence of a tow hook without

trailer, which may interfere with the
correct operation of the parking sensors.
Before using the Park Sensors system, it
is recommended to remove the
removable tow hook ball assembly and
the relevant attachment from the car
when the latter is not used for towing
operations. Failure to comply with this
prescription may cause personal injuries
or damage to vehicles or obstacles since,
when the continuous acoustic signal is
emitted, the tow hook ball is already in a
position that is much closer to the
obstacle than the rear bumper. If you

wish to leave the tow hook fitted without
towing a trailer, it is advisable to contact
an Alfa Romeo Dealership for the Park
Sensors system update operations
because the tow hook could be detected
as an obstacle by the central sensors.

the presence of adhesives on the

sensors. Therefore, take care not to place
stickers on the sensors.

WARNING

123) Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. When
performing these operations, always make
sure that there are no other people
(especially children) or animals on the route
you want to take. The parking sensors are an
aid for the driver, but the driver must never
allow their attention to lapse during
potentially dangerous manoeuvres, even
those executed at low speeds.

IMPORTANT

48) The sensors must be clean of mud, dirt,
snow or ice in order for the system to
operate correctly. Be careful not to scratch
or damage the sensors while cleaning them.
Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
sensors should 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.
49) Have interventions on the bumper in the
area of the sensors carried out only by an
Alfa Romeo Dealership. Interventions on the
bumper that are not carried out properly
may compromise the operation of the
parking sensors.
50) 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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LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

(LDW) SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

51) 52) 53) 54) 55) 56)

The Lane Departure Warning system
makes use of a camera located on the
windscreen to detect the lane limits and
calculate the position of the vehicle
within such limits, in order to make sure
that it remains inside the lane.
When one or both lane limits are
detected and the vehicle passes over one
without the driver's say-so (direction
indicator not turned on), the system
emits an acoustic signal.
If the vehicle continues to go beyond the
line of the lane without any intervention
from the driver, the surpassed line will
light up on the display (left or right) to
urge the driver to bring the vehicle back
into the limits of the lane.

SYSTEM ON/OFF

The system is activated/deactivated by
pressing the button fig. 112
Each time the engine is started, the
system maintains the operating mode
that was selected when it was previously
switched off.

Activation conditions

Once switched on, the system becomes
active only if the following conditions are
met:

the car speed is higher than 37 mph

(the system is deactivated at speeds
equal to or higher than 110 mph –
180 km/h);

the lane limit lines are visible at least

on one side;

there are suitable visibility conditions;
the road is straight or with wide radius

bends;

a suitable distance is kept from the

vehicle in front;

the direction indicator (for leaving the

lane) is not active.

IMPORTANT

51) Projecting loads on the roof of the
vehicle may interfere with the correct
operation of the camera. Before starting
make sure the load is correctly positioned, in
order not to cover the camera operating
range.
52) If the windscreen must be replaced due
to scratches, chipping or breakage, contact
exclusively an Alfa Romeo Dealership. Do not
replace the windscreen on your own, risk of
malfunction! It is advisable to replace the
windscreen if it is damaged in the area of the
camera.
53) Do not tamper with nor operate on the
camera. Do not close the openings in the
aesthetic cover located under the interior
rear view mirror. In the event of a failure of
the camera, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
54) Do not cover the operating range of the
camera with stickers or other objects. Also
pay attention to other objects on the bonnet
(e.g. a layer of snow) and make sure they do
not interfere with the camera
55) The camera may have limited or absent
operation due to weather conditions such as:
heavy rain, hail, thick fog, heavy snow,
formation of ice layers on the windscreen.

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56) Camera operation may also be
compromised by the presence of dust,
condensation, dirt or ice on the windscreen,
by traffic conditions (e.g. vehicles that are
driving not aligned with yours, vehicle driving
in a transverse or opposite way on the same
lane, bend with a small radius of curvature),
by road surface conditions and by driving
conditions (e.g. off-road driving). Make sure
the windscreen is always clean. Use specific
detergents and clean cloths to avoid
scratching the windscreen. The camera
operation may also be limited or absent in
some driving, traffic and road surface
conditions.

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA /

DYNAMIC GRIDLINES

DESCRIPTION

The Rear Back-up Camera is located on
the boot, near the opening button,
fig. 113.

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Camera activation/deactivation

The function can be activated/
deactivated on the Connect system.
Activating the device
To access the function, on the main menu
select the following items in sequence:
"Settings", "Driver assistance" and "Rear
Back-up Camera". The following
sub-menu appears:

Active

Switch-off delay;
Grille.

Select "Activate" to activate the camera
view on the Connect system display.
Every time reverse is engaged, the
display of the Connect system, fig. 114,
shows the area around the vehicle, as
seen by the Rear Back-up Camera.

SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

If activated, the grid is positioned on the
image to highlight the width of the
vehicle and the expected reversing path
in accordance with the steering wheel
position.
A superimposed central broken line
indicates the centre of the car to
facilitate parking manoeuvres or tow
hook alignment. The various coloured
areas indicate the distance from the rear
part of the car.

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The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 114:

Area

Distance from the

rear part of the car

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 – 30 cm)

Yellow

1 - 3.3 ft (30 cm - 1 m)

Green

3.3 ft (1 m) or more

IMPORTANT When parking, take the
utmost care over obstacles that may be
above or under the camera range.

WARNING

124) Parking and other potentially
dangerous manoeuvres are, however,
always the driver’s responsibility. While
carrying out these manoeuvres, always
make sure that no people (especially
children) or animals are in the area
concerned. The camera is an aid for the
driver, but the driver must never allow
his/her attention to lapse during potentially
dangerous manoeuvres, even those
executed at low speeds. Always keep a slow
speed, so as to promptly brake in the case of
obstacles.

IMPORTANT

57) It is vital, for correct operation, that the
camera is always kept clean and free from
any mud, dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the camera while cleaning
it. Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The
camera must be washed using clean water,
with the addition of car shampoo if
necessary. In washing stations which use
steam or high-pressure jets, clean the
camera quickly, keeping the nozzle more
than 10 cm away from the sensors. Also, do
not apply stickers to the camera.

REFUELLING THE VEHICLE

125) 126) 127)

Always stop the engine before refuelling.

PETROL ENGINES

Only use unleaded petrol with a number
of octanes (R.O.N.) not lower than 91
(EN228 specification).

DIESEL ENGINES

Only use automotive diesel fuel
(EN590 and EN16734 specifications).

Operation at low temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low,
Diesel thickens due to the formation of
paraffin clots with consequent defective
operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems,
different types of diesel are distributed
according to the season: summer type,
winter type and arctic type (cold,
mountain areas).
In the event of refuelling with diesel
which is unsuitable for the operating
temperature, it is advisable to mix the
diesel with a specific additive,
introducing it to the tank before the
anti-freeze and then the diesel.

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REFUELLING PROCEDURE

The fuel flap is unlocked when the central
door locking system is released, while it
is automatically locked when the central
locking system is applied.

Opening the flap

To refuel proceed as follows:

open flap 1fig. 115, pressing on the

point shown by the arrow fig. 116;

remove the closing cap 2 fig. 115;
put the cap back in position;
introduce the dispenser in the filler 3

fig. 115 and refuel;

after refuelling, before removing the

dispenser, wait for at least 10 seconds in
order for the fuel to flow inside the tank;

then remove the dispenser from the

filler, close the cap and then close the
flap.

The refuelling procedure described
previously is illustrated on the label
applied inside the fuel flap.
The label also has the fuel type
(UNLEADED FUEL = petrol; DIESEL =
diesel fuel) and the symbol that certifies
compliance with the EN228 (petrol),
EN590 and EN16734 (diesel) standards,
fig. 117.

TOPPING UP AdBlue® DIESEL
EMISSIONS ADDITIVE

(2.2 JTD versions only)

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Preliminary conditions

Proceed as follows:

park the car on level ground;
switch off the engine by turning the

ignition device to STOP;

open the fuel flap 1 fig. 115, then undo

and remove the cap 4 (blue) from the
AdBlue® filler and place it in the specific
housing (the same one used for housing
the fuel cap 2, see fig. 115 ).

Refilling with nozzles

You can fill up at any AdBlue® distributor.
Proceed as follows:

insert the AdBlue® nozzle in the filler,

start refilling and stop refilling at the first
shut-off (the shut-off indicates that the
AdBlue® tank is full). Do not proceed with
the refilling, to prevent spillage of
AdBlue®;

extract the nozzle.

Refilling with containers

Proceed as follows:

check the expiration date;
read the advice for use on the label

before pouring the content of the bottle
into the AdBlue® tank;

if systems which cannot be screwed in

(e.g. tanks) are used for refilling, after the

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indication appears on the instrument
panel display (see “Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the “Knowing the
instrument panel” chapter), fill the
AdBlue® tank with at least 1.11 UK gal –
5 litres;

if containers which can be screwed to

the filler are used, the reservoir is full
when the AdBlue® level in the container
stops pouring out. Do not proceed
further.

Operations after refilling

Proceed as follows:

fit the cap 4 fig. 115 back on the

AdBlue

®

filler by turning it clockwise and

screwing it completely;

set the ignition device to ON (it is not

necessary to start the engine);

wait for the indication on the

instrument panel to switch off before
moving the car. The indication may stay
on for a few seconds to approximately
half a minute. If the engine is started and
the car is moved, the indication will
remain on for longer. This will not
compromise engine operation;

if the AdBlue® was topped up when the

tank was empty, see the “Refuelling ”
paragraph in the “Technical
Specifications” chapter and wait for
2 minutes before starting the engine.

IMPORTANT If AdBlue® is spilled out of
the filler neck, clean up well the area and

proceed to filling up again. If the liquid
crystallises, eliminate it with a sponge
and warm water.
IMPORTANT

If AdBlue® is spilled on painted

surfaces or aluminium, immediately
clean the area with water and use
absorbent material to collect the fluid
that has been spilled on the ground.

Do not try to start the engine if

AdBlue® was accidentally added to the
Diesel fuel tank, this can result in
serious engine damage, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.

Do not add additives or other fluids

to AdBlue®, doing so could damage the
system.

The use of non-conforming or

degraded AdBlue® may lead to
indications appearing on the
instrument panel display (see “Warning
lights and messages" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter).

Never pour AdBlue® into another

container: it could be contaminated.

In case of damage to the sewage

system of exhaust gas resulting from
the use of additives / tap water, the
introduction of diesel fuel, or at least
by not fulfilling the requirements, the
warranty expires.

If the AdBlue® runs out, see “Warning

lights and messages" paragraph in the
“Knowing the instrument panel”
chapter to continue using the car
normally.

The AdBlue® level is not updated if

the car is parked on a sloping road.

Fuels - identification of vehicle
compatibility. Graphic symbol for
consumer information in accordance
with EN16942

The symbols, shown below, make it easier
to recognise the correct fuel type to use
with your car.
Before refuelling, check the symbols
(where provided) inside the fuel filler flap
and compare them with the symbols
shown on the fuel pump (where provided).

Symbols for petrol powered cars

E5: unleaded petrol containing up to
2.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
5.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the
EN228 specification.
E10: unleaded petrol containing up to
3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum
10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the
EN228 specification.

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Symbols for diesel powered cars

B7: diesel containing up to 7% (V/V) of
FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with the EN590 specification.
B10: diesel containing up to 10% (V/V)
of FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters)
compliant with the
EN16734 specification.

Emergency diesel version refuelling

(where provided)
Proceed as follows:

open the luggage compartment and

take out the dedicated adapter, located
under the load platform fig. 118;

open flap fig. 116, pressing on the

point shown by the arrow;

remove the closing cap;
put the cap back in position;
insert the adapter into the filler;
when you have finished refuelling,

remove the adapter, close the cap and
then close the flap;

finally put the adaptor back in the

luggage compartment.

Emergency fuel flap opening

In the event of an emergency the fuel flap
can be opened by operating from inside
the luggage compartment.
Proceed as follows:

open the tailgate and reach the

emergency opening cord placed on the
side of the fuel filler fig. 119;

pull the cord to unlock the fuel flap;
open the fuel flap by pressing on it

(see the previous instructions).

IMPORTANT If the filler compartment is
washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it
at a distance of at least 8 in (20 cm).

WARNING

125) Do not apply any object/plug to the
end of the filler which is not provided for the
car. The use of non-compliant objects/plugs
could cause a pressure increase inside the
tank, resulting in dangerous situations.
126) Do not bring naked flames or lit
cigarettes near to the fuel filler: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the fuel filler to
prevent breathing in harmful vapours.
127) Do not use a mobile phone near the
refuelling pump: risk of fire.

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128) If the AdBlue overheats for a
prolonged period inside the tank to over 50
°C (for example, due to direct solar
irradiation), the AdBlue may decompose and
produce ammonia vapours. Ammonia
vapours have a pungent odour when the cap
of the AdBlue tank is unscrewed, therefore
be careful not to inhale any ammonia
vapours in the tank outlet. In this
concentration, however, the ammonia
vapors are not harmful or dangerous to
health.

AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR

DIESEL EMISSIONS

(2.2 JTD versions only)

The car is equipped with an UREA
injection system and Selective Catalytic
Reduction to meet emission standards.
These two systems ensure compliance
with the diesel emissions requirements;
at the same time, they ensure
fuel-efficiency, handling, torque and
power. For messages and system
warnings, refer to the "Warning lights and
messages" paragraph in the "Knowing the
instrument panel" chapter.
AdBlue® (UREA) is considered a very
stable product with a long shelf life.
Stored at temperatures LOWER than
89.6° F (32 °C), it has a shelf life of at
least one year.
For more information on the AdBlue®
liquid type, see the “Fluids and lubricants”
paragraph in the “Technical
specifications” chapter.
The car is provided with an automatic
AdBlue® heating system when the engine
starts allowing the system to work
correctly at temperatures lower than
-11 °C.
IMPORTANT AdBlue® freezes at
temperatures lower than 12.2 °F (-11 °C).

SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING

SAVING FUEL

Below are some suggestions which may
help you save fuel and thus lower the
amount of harmful emissions released
into the atmosphere.

Vehicle maintenance

Checks and operations should be carried
out in accordance with the "Scheduled
Servicing Plan" (see chapter
"Maintenance and care").

Tyres

Check the tyre pressures at least once
every four weeks: if the pressure is too
low, consumption levels increase as
resistance to rolling is higher.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
The weight of the vehicle and its
arrangement greatly affect fuel
consumption and stability.

Electric devices

Use electrical devices only for the
amount of time needed. The heated rear
window, additional headlights, screen
wipers and heater fan require a
considerable amount of energy;
increasing the current uptake increases
fuel consumption (by up to +25% in an
urban cycle).

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Climate control system

Using the climate control system will
increase consumption: use standard
ventilation when the temperature
outside permits.

Devices for aerodynamic control

The use of non-certified devices for
aerodynamic control may adversely
affect air drag and consumption levels.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm up the engine at low or high
revs when the vehicle is stationary; this
causes the engine to warm up more
slowly, thereby increasing fuel
consumption and emissions. It is
therefore advisable to move off
immediately, slowly, avoiding high
speeds: in this way the engine will warm
up more quickly.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine. The
latter action, as well as double-
declutching, is unnecessary and causes
increased fuel consumption and
pollution.

Gear selection

Use a high gear when traffic and road
conditions allow it. Using a low gear for
faster acceleration will increase fuel
consumption. In the same way, improper
use of a high gear increases consumption,
emissions and engine wear.

Max. speed

Fuel consumption considerably increases
as speed increases. Maintain a constant
speed, avoiding unnecessary braking and
acceleration, which cost in terms of both
fuel consumption and emissions.

Acceleration

Accelerating violently severely affects
consumption and emissions: acceleration
should be gradual and should not exceed
the maximum torque.

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Short journeys and frequent cold starts
do not allow the engine to reach optimum
operating temperature. This results in a
significant increase in consumption
levels (from +15 to +30% on the urban
cycle) and emissions.

Traffic and road conditions

High fuel consumption is caused by heavy
traffic, for instance when travelling in a
queue with frequent use of low gears or
in cities with many traffic lights. Winding
mountain roads and rough road surfaces
also adversely affect consumption.

Stops in traffic

During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) switch off the engine.

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TOWING TRAILERS

(where provided)

For towing caravans or trailers the car must be fitted with an approved tow hook and an adequate electrical system. Should
aftermarket installation be requested, this must be carried out by specialists.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific to each country you are driving in, in the case of vehicles towing trailers. In any case, the top
speed must not exceed 100 km/h.

ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE

The tow hook structure must be secured to the body in the points shown in the fig. 120.

IMPORTANT Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to install a tow hook.

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A punctured tyre or a burnt-out bulb?

At times, a problem may interfere with our journey.

The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical

situations independently and with calm.

In an emergency we recommend that you call the freephone

number found in the Warranty Booklet.

It is also possible to call the national or international universal

freephone number to search for the nearest Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

IN AN EMERGENCY

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CHANGING A BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
REPLACING FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146
TIRE REPAIR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
RUN FLAT TYRES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
EMERGENCY STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING . . . . .156
BROKEN-DOWN VEHICLE TOWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
TOWING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

CONTROL

58)

Press the fig. 121 button to switch the
hazard warning lights on/off.
When the hazard warning lights are on,
the

and

warning lights flash.

When you need to move away from the
vehicle to look for help, the hazard
warning lights will continue flashing even
if the ignition device is in the STOP
position.

IMPORTANT The use of hazard warning
lights is governed by the highway code of
the country you are driving in: comply
with legal requirements.

Emergency braking

The hazard lights are switched on and
warning lights

and

appear on the

instrument panel in case of emergency
braking and according to the mode
selected by the “Alfa DNA™” selector.
When the "Alfa DNA™" selector is in
position "n" or "a", the activation
threshold of the hazard warning lights is
higher; on the other hand, in position "d"
the sensitivity of the activation is lower
than that in the "n" and "a" modes.
The lights switch off automatically when
emergency braking ceases.

IMPORTANT

58) A prolonged use of the hazard warning
lights may discharge the battery.

CHANGING A BULB

129) 130) 131) 132)

59)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Before replacing a bulb check the

contacts for oxidation;

replace blown bulbs with others of the

same type and power;

after replacing a headlight bulb,

always check its alignment;

when a light is not working, check that

the corresponding fuse is intact before
changing the bulb. For the location of
fuses, refer to the paragraph "If a fuse
blows" in this chapter.

IMPORTANT In some particular climate
conditions such as low teperature,
humidity or after washing the car, a thin
condensation layer may form on the
internal surfaces of the front and rear
headlights. This is a natural phenomenon
due to the difference in temperature and
humidity between the inside and the
outside of the transparent cover which
does not indicate a fault and does not
compromise the normal operation of
lighting devices. It will disappear during
normal use.

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TYPES OF BULBS

The vehicle is equipped with the following bulbs

Glass bulbs (type A): they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.

Bayonet-type bulbs (type B): to remove them from their holder, press
the bulb and turn it anticlockwise, then extract it.

Tubular bulbs (type C): release them from their contacts to remove.

Halogen bulbs (type D): to remove the bulb, turn the connector to the
side and pull it out.

Halogen bulbs (type E): to remove the bulb, turn it anticlockwise.

Xenon gas discharge bulb (type F): to remove the bulb, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.

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Light bulbs

Type

Power

Figure reference

Main beam headlights, front side lights/daylight running lights
(DRL)

(*)

H15

55/15W

D

Dipped headlights

(*)

H7

55 W

D

Front direction indicators

(*)

PY24W

24W

B

Fog lights

(*)

H11

55 W

E

Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge)

D5S

25 W

F

Main beam/dipped beam headlights (Xenon gas discharge)

D3S

35 W

F

Sun visor light

1.5CP

2.1W

C

Glove compartment light

W5W

4 W

A

Boot light

W5W

5 W

A

Puddle lights (under door panel)

W5W

5 W

A

(*) Only for basic version headlight with halogen main beam/dipped beam headlights

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