Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (2022 year). Manual in english — page 4

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IMPORTANT

13)

If the

symbol switches on while driving, stop the engine immediately and contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

14)

Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the transmission, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with

hot engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.

Amber symbols

Symbol

What it means

What to do

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER FAILURE / BREAK-IN ATTEMPT

Engine Immobilizer system failure

The symbol appears to report a failure of the Engine

Immobilizer system.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

Break-in attempt

The symbol switches on when the ignition device is

moved to ON position, to indicate a possible break-in

attempt detected by the alarm system.

Electronic key not recognised

The symbol switches on when the engine is started and

the electronic key is not recognized by the system.

Alarm system failure

This symbol switches on to report an alarm system

failure.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM OPERATION
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off

system intervention.

For reactivating the fuel cut-off system, refer to the

description in the "Fuel cut-off system" paragraph in

the "In an emergency" chapter. If it is not possible to

restore the fuel supply, contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

PARK SENSORS SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears when the system is faulty or not

available.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the

system checked.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD
The symbol turns on when the outside temperature is

below or equal to 37.4°F (3°C).
The symbol turns off when the outside temperature is

equal to 74.8°F (6°C).

DEGRADED ENGINE OIL (where provided)
The symbol is displayed only for a limited time.
WARNING After the first indication, each time the engine

is started the symbol will continue to switch on as

described above until the oil is changed.
If the symbol 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 a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

15)

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level

sensor failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of engine oil level

sensor failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

START&STOP EVO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a Start&Stop Evo

system failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

RAIN SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the

automatic windscreen wiper.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

DUSK SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the case of failure of the

automatic low beam alignment.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel level sensor

failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS FAILURE
The symbol switches on to indicate a failure on the

following lights: daytime running lights (DRLs) / parking

lights / side/tail lights /direction indicators / rear fog

light / reversing light / stop 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 a Dedicated

Alfa Romeo Dealership.

KEYLESS START SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of Keyless Start

system failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on in the event of fuel cut-off

system failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) CLEANING in progress
The symbol switches on fixed, together with a dedicated

message on the display, to indicate that the GPF system

needs to eliminate the trapped pollutants (particulate) by

means of the regeneration process.
The symbol does not light up on during every GPF

regeneration, but only when driving conditions require

that the driver is notified.

To turn off the symbol, keep the car in motion until the

regeneration process is over. The optimal conditions

for completing the process are achieved by varying the

speed of the car (pressure on the accelerator pedal). Hold

a speed faster than 37 mph (60 km/h) on extra-urban

roads, varying the pressure on the accelerator pedal and

sometimes releasing it completely, until the symbol and

message disappear from the display.
When this symbol switches on, it does not indicate an

anomaly and thus it should not be taken to a workshop.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter) FAILURE
The symbol lights up fixed together with the warning
light

and dedicated messages appear on the display

in case of failure to the GPF (Gasoline Particulate Filter).

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible to have the failure eliminated.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID OVERHEATING
The symbol switches on in the case of transmission

overheating, after a particularly demanding use. In this

case an engine performance limitation is carried out.

With engine off or at idle speed, wait until the symbol

switches off.

AUDIO SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol switches on to report a failure of the sound

system.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible to have the failure eliminated.

SPEED LIMITER DEVICE FAILURE
The symbol appears while driving to indicate a Speed

Limiter device failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible to have the failure eliminated.

FUEL TANK CAP (where provided)
The symbol lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or not

properly closed.

Tighten the cap properly.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
The symbol and the respective message appear on the

display to indicate a failure in the electric parking brake

system.
This failure could partially or completely block the

car because the electric parking brake could remain

activated even if automatically or manually disengaged

using the relevant controls.

If the car can still be used (electric parking brake not

engaged), drive carefully to the nearest Dedicated Alfa

Romeo dealership, remembering that the electric parking

brake will not work.

27)

INSUFFICIENT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL (where

provided)
If the symbol switches on, it indicates a low engine

coolant level condition.

Top up as described in the "Maintenance and Care"

chapter.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

BRAKE PADS WEAR
The symbol lights up when the brake pads have reached

their wear limit.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.
WARNING Always use genuine parts or equivalents

because the Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could

detect anomalies.

CCB (Carbon Ceramic Brake) BRAKE DISCS WEAR
The symbol will light up when the carbon ceramic brake

discs have reached the limit of wear.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.

28)

WINDSCREEN WIPER FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate a windscreen wiper

failure.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

GENERIC INDICATION
If this symbol appears, it indicates a windscreen wiper

failure.
The accompanying messages describe the failure.

AFS SYSTEM FAILURE
If this symbol appears, it indicates a failure of the

automatic directional headlight system.

Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system

checked.

SOFT SUSPENSION CALIBRATION INSERTION (where

provided)
The system appears when the most comfortable

suspension setting is activated.

SDC SUSPENSION FAILURE (where provided)
The symbol appears while driving to indicate a failure in

the suspension system.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the

system checked.

ABS ACTIVATION
The symbol appears when the ABS cuts in.

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Symbol

What it means

What to do

WINDSCREEN WASHER LIQUID LEVEL
The symbol appears for some seconds to indicate that

the level of the windscreen and headlight washing fluid

(where provided) is low.

Refill the liquid: to do this, see the "Level check" paragraph

in the "Maintenance and care" chapter. Always use liquid

with the features indicated in the "Liquids and lubricants"

section in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.

WARNING

27)

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

28)

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

system.

IMPORTANT

15)

Deteriorated engine oil should be replaced as soon as possible after the symbol is switched on, and never more than 500 km after it first

switches on. Failure to observe the above may result in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the 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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Green Symbols

Symbol

What it means

What to do

DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The warning light switches on when the main beam

headlights are turned on.

AUTOMATIC DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol lights up when the automatic dipped beam

headlights are on.

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM
The symbol comes on when the Cruise Control system is

activated.

START&STOP EVO INTERVENTION
The symbol comes on in the event of Start&Stop Evo

system intervention (stopping the engine).
When the engine is restarted the symbol switches off

(for the engine restarting modes see the "Start&Stop

Evo" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter).

“LAUNCH MODE” FUNCTION
The symbol lights up when the "Launch Mode" function of

the transmission is activated.

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Blue symbols

Symbol

What it means

What to do

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS
The symbol appears when the main beam headlights are

turned on.

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.

SAFETY

ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SEAT BELTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
PRE-TENSIONERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG . . . . . . . . . . 92

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ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS

The car may be equipped with the

following active safety devices:

ABS (Anti-Lock Brakes);
ESC (Electronic Stability Control);
TC (Traction Control);
PBA (Panic Brake Assist);
HSA (Hill Start Assist);
AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque);
ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque Vectoring).

For the operation of the systems, see the

following pages.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

This system, which is an integral part

of the braking system, prevents one or

more wheels from locking and slipping in

all road surface conditions, irrespective

of the intensity of the braking action,

ensuring that the car can be controlled

even during emergency braking and

optimising stopping distances.
The system intervenes during braking

when the wheels are about to lock,

typically in emergency braking or

low-grip conditions, when locking may be

more frequent.
The system also improves control and

stability of the car when braking on a

surface where the grip of the left and

right wheels varies, or on corners.
The Electronic Braking Force

Distribution (EBD) system completes the

system 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 brake pedal

command given by pressing the brake

pedal is not transmitted hydraulically

but electronically, therefore, the light

pulsation that could be felt on the pedal

with the traditional system is no longer

perceptible.

29) 30) 31) 32) 33) 34)

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

SYSTEM

The ESC system improves the directional

control and stability of the car in various

driving conditions.
The ESC system corrects the car’s

understeer and oversteer, distributing

the brake force on the appropriate

wheels. The torque supplied by the motor

can also be reduced in order to maintain

control of the car.
The ESC system uses sensors installed

on the car to determine the trajectory

that the driver intends to follow and

compares it with the car’s effective

trajectory. When the real trajectory

deviates from the desired trajectory, the

ESC system intervenes to counter the

car’s understeer or oversteer.

Oversteer

: occurs when the car is

turning more than it should according to

the angle of the steering wheel.

Understeer

: occurs when the vehicle

is turning less than it should according to

the angle of the steering wheel.

System intervention

The intervention of the system is

indicated by the flashing of the ESC

warning light on the instrument panel, to

inform the driver that the car stability

and grip are critical.

35) 36) 37) 38) 39)

Deactivating the system

The ESC system deactivates

automatically when using RACE driving

mode.

TC (Traction Control) SYSTEM

The system automatically operates in

the event of slipping, loss of grip on wet

roads (aquaplaning) and acceleration on

slippery, snowy or icy roads, etc. on one

or both drive wheels. Depending on the

slipping conditions, two different control

systems are activated:

if the slipping involves both drive

wheels

, the system intervenes, reducing

the power transmitted by the motor;

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if the slipping only involves one of the

drive wheels

, the BLD (Brake Limited

Differential) function is activated,

automatically braking the wheel which is

slipping (the behaviour of a self-locking

differential is simulated). This will

increase the drive torque transferred to

the wheel that is not slipping.

System intervention

The intervention of the system is

indicated by the flashing of the ESC

warning light on the instrument panel, to

inform the driver that the car stability

and grip are critical.

40) 41) 42) 43) 44)

PBA (Panic Brake Assist) SYSTEM

The PBA system is designed to improve

the car’s braking capacity during

emergency braking.
The system detects emergency braking

by monitoring the speed and force with

which the brake pedal is pressed, and

consequently applies the optimal brake

pressure. This can reduce the braking

distance: the PBA system therefore

complements the ABS.
Maximum assistance from the PBA

system is obtained by pressing the brake

pedal very quickly. In addition, the brake

pedal should be pressed continuously

during braking, avoiding intermittent

presses, to get the most out of the

system. Do not reduce pressure on the

brake pedal until braking is no longer

necessary.
The PBA system is deactivated when the

brake pedal is released.

45) 46) 47)

HSA (Hill Start Assist) SYSTEM

This is an integral part of the ESC system

and facilitates starting on slopes,

activating automatically in the following

cases:

uphill

: vehicle stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, engine

running, brake pressed and transmission

in neutral or gear other than reverse

engaged;

downhill

: vehicle stationary on a road

with a gradient higher than 5%, engine

running, brake pressed and reverse gear

engaged.
When setting off, the ESC system

control unit maintains the braking

pressure on the wheels until the drive

torque necessary for starting is reached,

or in any case for a maximum of 2

seconds, allowing your right foot to be

moved easily from the brake pedal to the

accelerator.
When the 2 seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure.
During this release stage, the typical

mechanical brake release noise can be

heard, indicating that the car is about to

move.

48) 49)

AST (Alfa™ Steering Torque) SYSTEM

50)

The AST function integrates the ESC

system with the electric power steering

to increase the safety level of the whole

vehicle.
In critical situations (braking on surfaces

with different grip conditions), through

the AST function, the ESC system

controls the steering to implement an

additional torque contribution on the

steering wheel, to suggest the most

correct manoeuvre to the driver.
The coordinated action of the brakes

and steering increases the sensation of

safety and control of the car.

ATV (Alfa™ Active Torque Vectoring)

SYSTEM

The dynamic drive control is used to

optimise and balance the drive torque

between the wheels of the same axis.

The ATV system improves grip when

cornering by sending more drive torque

to the outside wheel.
Given that, in a turn, the external wheels

of the car travel more than the internal

ones and therefore turn faster, sending a

higher thrust to the external rear wheel

allows for the car to be more stable

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and to not suffer a phenomenon called

"understeer". Understeer occurs when,

during a turn, a car tends to widen the set

trajectory, in this situation the lateral

acceleration the car is subjected to

becomes higher that the grip of the tyres,

which are unable to maintain the car in

the trajectory set by the driver through

the steering angle determined by turning

the steering wheel.

WARNING

29)

For maximum efficiency of the braking

system, a bedding-in period of about 500 km

(310 miles) is required: during this period it

is advisable to avoid sharp, repeated and

prolonged braking.

30)

If the ABS intervenes, this indicates that

the grip of the tyres on the road is nearing

its limit: you must slow down to a speed

compatible with the available grip.

31)

The ABS cannot overrule the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase the grip

available according to the condition of the

road.

32)

The ABS cannot prevent accidents,

including those due to excessive speed on

corners, driving on low-grip surfaces or

aquaplaning.

33)

The capability of the ABS must never

be tested irresponsibly and dangerously,

in such a way as to compromise personal

safety and the safety of others.

34)

For the correct operation of the ABS,

the tyres must of necessity be the same

make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

35)

The ESC system cannot alter the natural

laws of physics, and cannot increase grip,

which depends on the condition of the road.

36)

The ESC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to excessive

speed on corners, driving on low-grip

surfaces or aquaplaning.

37)

The capability of the ESC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the safety

of others.

38)

For the correct operation of the ESC

system, the tyres must necessarily be of the

same make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and size.

39)

ESC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

unwarranted risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

40)

For the correct operation of the TC

system, the tyres must of necessity be the

same make and type on all wheels, in perfect

condition and, above all, of the prescribed

type and dimensions.

41)

TC performance features must not

induce the driver to take unnecessary or

unwarranted risks. Your driving style must

always be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic. The driver is, in any

case, responsible for safe driving.

42)

The TC system cannot overrule the

natural laws of physics, and cannot increase

the grip available according to the condition

of the road.

43)

The TC system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to excessive

speed on corners, driving on low-grip

surfaces or aquaplaning.

44)

The capability of the TC system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise personal safety and the safety

of others.

45)

The PBA system cannot overrule the

natural laws of physics, and cannot increase

the grip available according to the condition

of the road.

46)

The PBA system cannot prevent

accidents, including those due to excessive

speed on corners, driving on low-grip

surfaces or aquaplaning.

47)

The capability of the PBA system

must never be tested irresponsibly

and dangerously, in such a way as to

compromise the safety of the driver, the

other occupants of the car or any other road

user.

48)

The HSA system is not a parking brake;

therefore, never leave the car without

having engaged the electric parking brake,

turned the engine off and engaged first

gear, so that it is parked in safe conditions

(for further information read the "Parking"

paragraph in the "Starting and driving"

chapter).

49)

There may be situations on small

gradients (less than 8%), with vehicle laden,

in which the Hill Start Assist system may not

activate, causing a slight reversing motion

and increasing the risk of collision with

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another vehicle or object. The driver is, in

any case, responsible for safe driving.

50)

The AST system is an aid for driving and

does not relieve the driver of responsibility

for driving the car.

DRIVING ASSISTANCE

SYSTEMS

The only driving assistance system

installed on the car is the TPMS (Tyre

Pressure Monitoring System).
See below for operation of the system.

51)

WARNING 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 vehicles in front and around him. The

driver is also responsible for ensuring

that there are no pedestrians, other cars

or objects along the car’s trajectory.

Failure to comply with these precautions

may cause serious accidents and injuries.

TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System)

52) 53) 54) 55) 56) 57) 58)

16) 17)

The car is equipped with Tyre Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS), which

can advise the driver in the event of

insufficient tyre pressure according to

the cold inflation pressure set by the

driver (see indications in the "Technical

specifications" chapter, "Cold tyre

inflation pressure" table).
The system comprises a radio-frequency

transmitter sensor fitted to each wheel

(on the rim inside the tyre), which is able

to send information on the inflation

pressure of each tyre to the control
module fig. 65.

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Inflation pressure varies in relation to

temperature by about (0.07 bar) every

43.7 °F (6.5 °C). This means that when

the external temperature falls, the tyre

pressure decreases. Always adjust the

tyre inflation pressure when cold. This

is defined as the tyre pressure after at

least 3 hours of car inactivity or travel of

less than 1 mile (1.6 km) after the 3 hour

interval.
The cold tyre inflation pressure must not

exceed the maximum pressure indicated

on the shoulder of the tyre: for further

details see the instructions in the "Rims

and tyres" paragraph, in the "Technical

Specifications" chapter.
Tyre pressure increases when the

vehicle is driven. This is normal, and no

adjustment of the pressure is required.
The TPMS signals the driver a possible

insufficient pressure if this falls below

the warning limit for any reason,

including the effects of low temperature

and normal loss of pressure from the

tyre.
The TPMS will stop indicating

insufficient tyre pressure when it is equal

to or greater than the prescribed cold

inflation pressure.
Therefore, if insufficient tyre pressure is
indicated (warning light

on instrument

panel on), increase the inflation pressure

up to the prescribed cold inflation value.
Once the system receives the updated

inflation pressures, the system will
automatically update and the

warning

light will turn off. The vehicle might need

to be driven at a speed higher than about

15.5 mph (25 km/h) up to 20 minutes for

the TPMS to receive this information.

Operating example

Supposing that the prescribed cold

inflation pressure (i.e. vehicle stationary

for at least 3 hours) is 33.4 psi (2.3 bar), if

the ambient temperature is 68°F (20°C)

and the detected tyre pressure is 28.3 psi

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(1.95 bar), a temperature reduction of

19.4°F (−7°C) results in a decrease in tyre

pressure, bringing it to approximately

24 psi (1.65 bar).
This pressure is sufficiently low to
activate the warning light .
Heating of tyres due to driving the

car may increase tyre pressure up to

approximately 28.3 psi (1.95 bar), but
the warning light

will stay on. In this

situation, the warning light will switch off

only after the tyres are inflated to the

prescribed cold pressure value for the

car.

WARNING

51)

The driving assistance systems are

designed to help driving the car. The driver

must always maintain a sufficient level of

attention to the traffic and road conditions

and for controlling the trajectory of the car.

52)

The presence of the TPMS does not

permit the driver to neglect regular checks

of the tyre pressure, including for the spare

tyre, and correct maintenance: the system is

not used to signalling a possible tyre fault.

53)

Tyre pressure must be checked with

tyres rested and cold. Should it become

necessary for whatever reason to check

pressure with warm tyres, do not reduce

pressure even though it is higher than the

prescribed value. Repeat the check when the

tyres are cold.

54)

Should one or more wheels be fitted

without sensors, the system will no longer

be available and a warning message will

be shown on the display, until wheels with

sensors are fitted again.

55)

The TPMS cannot indicate sudden tyre

pressure drops (e.g. if a tyre bursts). In this

case, stop the car, braking with caution and

avoiding abrupt steering.

56)

Changes in outside temperature may

cause tyre pressures to vary. The system

may temporarily indicate insufficient

pressure. In this case, check the tyre

pressure when cold and, if necessary,

restore the inflation values.

57)

Replacing standard tyres with winter

tyres and vice versa requires TPMS system

adjustment that must only be performed by

Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealerships.

58)

When a tyre is removed, it is advisable

to replace the rubber valve seal as well:

contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership. The

fitting/removal of the tyres and/or rims

require special care. To avoid damaging or

fitting the sensors incorrectly, tyre and/or

rim fitting/removal operations should only

be carried out by specialised staff. Contact

a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

IMPORTANT

16)

The Tyre Repair Kit, provided with the

car, is compatible with the TPMS sensors.

Using sealants different from that in the

original kit may compromise its operation.

If sealants not equivalent with the original

one are used, it is recommended to have

the TPMS sensor operation checked by a

qualified repair centre.

17)

The TPMS is designed for original tyres

and wheels. The prescribed pressures and

consequent alarm thresholds set in the

TPMS are based on the dimensions of the

tyres fitted on the car. Using spare wheels

of a size, type and/or design different from

the original ones may cause an irregular

operation of the system and damage the

sensors. Aftermarket fitted wheels may

damage the sensors. Using aftermarket

tyre sealants may damage the Tyre

Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensor.

If aftermarket tyre sealant is used it is

recommended to go to a Dedicated Alfa

Romeo Dealership to have the sensors

checked. After checking or adjusting the

tyre of the pressure, always refit the valve

cap to prevent humidity and dirt from

entering, these may damage the Tyre

Pressure Monitoring System sensor.

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OCCUPANT PROTECTION

SYSTEMS

The following protection systems are

among the vehicle’s most important

safety equipment:

seat belts;
SBA (Seat Belt Alert) system;
head restraints;
child restraint systems;
Front airbags (GTA and GTAm

versions) and side airbags (GTA

versions).
Read the information given the following

pages with the utmost care. It is of

fundamental importance that the

protection systems are used in the

correct way to guarantee the maximum

possible safety level for the driver and

the passengers.
For the description of the head restraint

adjustment see the "Head restraints"

paragraph in the "Knowing your car"

chapter.

SEAT BELTS

GTA and GTAm versions

The front (GTA and GTAm versions) and

rear (GTA versions only) seat belts are of

three-point type and are complete with

retractor.
The reel mechanism operates locking

the belt in the event of sharp braking or

strong deceleration due to a collision.

This allows the belt strap to slide freely

and to adapt to the body of the occupant.

In the event of an accident, the belt will

lock reducing the risk of impact inside

the passenger compartment and of being

projected outside the car.
The driver is responsible for respecting,

and ensuring that ANY other occupants

of the vehicle also respect, the local laws

in force in relation to the use of the seat

belts.

Use on track only (do not use on roads)

GTAm versions also come complete
with a 6-point harness kit fig. 66, only

approved for use of the car on the track.
When fitting the 6-point harness kit

supplied for use on a track only, comply

strictly with the installation instructions

provided in the harness kit.

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WARNING Always fasten the seat belts

before setting off.

USING THE SEAT BELTS

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Put on the seat belt with your back

straight and resting against the backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold fastening
tongue (1) fig. 67 and insert it into buckle

(2), until it clicks into place.

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On removal of the belt, if it jams, let it

rewind for a short stretch, then pull it out

again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button

(3) and guide the seat belt with your hand

while it is rewinding, to prevent it from

twisting.
WARNING

GTAm version

: take care to

ensure that the seat belt always passes

through the slot on the outside of the

carbon shell of the seat, towards the

outside of the car, and that it also passes

through the slot on the inside of the

carbon shell, towards the inside of the

car, when the belt is fastened.
The retractor may lock when the car is

parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly

normal. Furthermore, the reel mechanism

locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or in

the event of sudden braking, collisions

and high-speed bends.

Wear the rear seat belts as shown in

fig. 68 and fig. 69.
Unlike the side seat belts, the central

rear one has a double buckle.
Unwind the seat belt from its retractor,

grip the fastening tongue (3)fig. 68 and

insert it into the housing (4), then tongue

(2) in the housing (1); check that both

fasteners are correctly secured.

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WARNING

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Never press button (3) when travelling.

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Remember that in the event of an

accident, the rear seat passengers not

wearing seat belts are exposed to a very

serious risk and also represent a serious

danger for the front seat occupants.