Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (2022 year). Manual in english — page 2

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Warning light

or

will blink on the

instrument panel.
The direction indicators turn of

automatically when the car is brought

back onto a straight course or by moving

the lever in the opposite direction until

the first click (about half way).

"Lane Change" function

When you want to signal the change of

the driving lane, move the lever until the

first impulse (about half stroke).
The direction indicator on the side

selected will be activated for 3 flashes

and then go out automatically. To turn of

the flashing before the end of the cycle,

move the lever in the opposite direction

until the first click (about half way).

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONTROL

BUTTON GRAPHIC BRIGHTNESS

ADJUSTMENT

With side lights or headlights on, move
the ring (3)fig. 28 upwards to increase

light brightness of the instrument panel

and of the control button graphics, or

ring downwards to decrease it.
The control is pulsed so that for

every action the level intensity

increases/decreases, up to a maximum

of seven.

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SBL (Static Bending Light) FUNCTION

(where provided)
The SBL LEDs activate to light the road

better and increase the light angle during

cornering.
This function is enabled by rotating the
light switch to the

or

AUTO

position.

The SBL LEDs activate if the steering

radius is below 500 m (or equivalent

value in miles).

HEADLIGHT ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT

Light beam direction

The correct aiming of the headlights is

important for the comfort and safety

of not only the driver but all other road

users. This is also covered by a specific

rule of the highway code.
The headlights must be correctly

aligned to guarantee the best visibility

conditions for all drivers while travelling

with headlights on.

Contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo

Dealership to have the headlights

checked and adjusted, if necessary.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS WHEN

ABROAD

Dipped beam headlights are adjusted for

driving in the country where the vehicle

was originally purchased.
When travelling in countries with

opposite driving direction, to avoid

dazzling the drivers on the other side of

the road, you need to cover areas of the

headlight according to the Highway Code

of the country you are travelling in.

WARNING

17)

The daytime running lights are an

alternative to the dipped headlights while

driving during the daytime in countries

where it is compulsory to have lights on

during the day; where it is not compulsory,

the use of daytime running lights is

permitted.

18)

Daytime running lights cannot replace

dipped beam headlights while driving at

night or through tunnels. The use of daytime

running lights is governed by the highway

code of the country in which you are driving.

Comply with legal requirements.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

There are switches on the ceiling light

that perform the following functions:

switch (1) turns light (8) on/off;
switch (2) activates/deactivates the

rear ceiling light buttons;

switch (3) turns all lights inside the

ceiling lights (front and rear) in the

passenger compartment on/off;

switch (4) activates or deactivates

turning ceiling lights (6), (7) and (8) on/off

when the doors are opened/closed. The

lights switch on/off gradually;

switch (5) turns light (6) on/off.

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WINDSCREEN WIPER

WINDSCREEN WIPER / WASHER

5) 6)

This operates only with the ignition

device at ON.
The ring fig. 30 can be set to the

following positions:

windscreen wiper off.

rotating the ring nut to the

first position activates the

first sensitivity level of the

rain sensor.

rotating the ring nut to the

second position activates the

second sensitivity level of the

rain sensor.

rotating the ring nut to the

third position activates the

first continuous speed level

of the windscreen wipers in

manual mode.

rotating the ring nut to the

fourth position activates the

second continuous speed

level of the windscreen

wipers in manual mode.

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Move the stalk upwards (unstable

position) to activate the MIST function:

operation is limited 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.
This function is useful to remove small

deposits of dust from the windscreen, or

morning dew.
WARNING This function does not

activate the windscreen washer;

windscreen washer fluid will not

therefore be sprayed onto the

windscreen. To spray windscreen washer

fluid onto the windscreen, the washing

function must be used.
With ring in position

or , the

windscreen wiper will automatically

adapt its operating speed to the speed of

the car.

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“Smart washing” function

Pull the stalk towards the steering

wheel (unstable position) to operate the

windscreen washer.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate

both the windscreen washer jet

and the windscreen wiper with a

single movement; the latter turns on

automatically.
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

This is located behind the interior

rear view mirror, in contact with the

windscreen and can detect the presence

of rain and, consequently, manage the

cleaning of the windscreen in accordance

with the amount of water on the screen.

Activation / deactivation

7) 8)

Turn the ring fig. 30 to position

or

to

activate the rain sensor.
Activation of the sensor is signalled by

a flick of the wiper, which indicates that

the command has been acquired.
To deactivate the system, use ring fig. 30

or turn the ignition device to STOP.

19)

WARNING With the windscreen wiper
ring turned to the

or

position,

wiping operates automatically and is

disabled when the outside temperature

is below 0°C (32°F).

WARNING

19)

Make sure the device is turned off

whenever the windscreen glass must be

cleaned.

IMPORTANT

5)

Never use the screen wiper to remove

layers of snow or ice from the windscreen

glass. 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 subsequently

restored, even after restarting the engine,

contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

6)

Do not operate the screen wiper with the

blades lifted from the windscreen glass.

7)

Do not activate the rain sensor when

washing the car in an automatic car wash.

8)

Make sure the device is switched off if

there is ice on the windscreen glass.

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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

AUTOMATIC DUAL-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM

2)

Controls on the climate control front panel

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1. Left side temperature adjustment knob / 2. Left side AUTO function activation button (automatic operation) / 3. Left side air

distribution selection button / 4. MAX-DEF function activation button (rapid defrosting/demisting) / 5. Fan speed adjustment

knob / 6. Heated rear window on/off button (where provided) / 7. Right side air distribution selection button / 8. Right side AUTO

function activation button (automatic operation) / 9. Right side temperature adjustment knob / 10. SYNC function activation button

temperature alignment) (left/right side / 11. Climate control compressor on/off button / 12. Internal air recirculation and automatic

operation on/off button.

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IMPORTANT

2)

The system uses R1234yf coolant gas, which does not pollute the environment in the event of accidental leakage. Under no circumstances use

R134a and R12 fluids, which are incompatible with the components of the system.

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Controls on Connect system display

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1. Climate control system on/off graphic button 2. Driver side AUTO function activation graphic button (automatic operation) 3.

Graphic button for turning the climate control system compressor on/off 4. Graphic button for turning internal air recirculation

on/off (three "states" available: “OFF” or "Manual" or "Automatic") 5. Graphic buttons for activating/deactivating the MAX-DEF

function (rapid defrosting/demisting) 6. Heated rear window (where provided) on/off graphic button 7. Passenger side AUTO function

activation graphic button (automatic operation) 8. Graphic button for activating the SYNC function (alignment of set temperatures)

on driver/passenger side 9. Graphic bar for temperature adjustment on driver side 10. Graphic buttons for air distribution selection on

driver side 11. Graphic bar for adjusting the fan speed 12. Graphic buttons for air distribution selection on passenger side 13. Graphic

bar for temperature adjustment on passenger side (where provided)

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DESCRIPTION

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.

Air flow distributed between

footwell vents (hotter air) and

central and side dashboard

vents (cooler air). This air

distribution setting is useful

in spring and autumn on

sunny days.

Air flow distributed

between footwell vents and

windscreen and front side

window defrosting/demisting

vents. This distribution

setting allows the passenger

compartment to be warmed

effectively and prevents the

windows from misting.

Air flow distribution

between windscreen

demisting/defrosting

vents and side and central

dashboard vents. This

allows air to be sent to the

windscreen in conditions of

strong sunlight.

Air flow distribution to all

vents on the vehicle.

In AUTO mode, the climate control

system automatically manages the

air distribution. When set manually,

the air distribution is indicated by the

respective symbols on the Connect

system display switching on.

START&STOP EVO

The automatic dual zone climate control

system manages the Start&Stop Evo

system (engine off when car is at a

standstill) to ensure adequate comfort

inside the vehicle.
In particular, the climate control system

turns off the Start&Stop Evo if:

the climate control system is in AUTO

mode (LED on the button switched on)

and the temperature conditions inside

the vehicle are far from a comfort

temperature;

the climate control system is in LO

maximum cooling;

the climate control system is in the

MAX-DEF status.
With Start&Stop Evo function on

(engine off and car stopped), the flow is

reduced as much as possible, to keep the

compartment comfort conditions for

longer.
NOTE For more information on the

operation of the automatic dual-zone

climate control system, refer to the

Owner Handbook and to the Connect

supplement available online.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

20)

They work with the ignition device in

the ON position and for about 3 minutes

after the ignition device has been turned

to the STOP position.
When one of the front doors is opened

this operation is disabled.

ELECTRIC WINDOW CONTROLS

GTA versions

The buttons are located on the door

panels.
All windows can be controlled from the

driver side door panel fig. 33.

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1: front left window opening/closing.

"Automatic continuous" operation during

window opening/closing and anti-pinch

system activated;

2: front right window opening/closing.

"Automatic continuous" operation during

window opening/closing and anti-pinch

system activated;

3: rear right window opening/closing.

"Automatic continuous" operation during

window opening/closing and anti-pinch

system activated;

4: enabling/disabling of rear door

electric window controls;

5: rear left window opening/closing.

"Automatic continuous" operation during

window opening/closing and anti-pinch

system activated.

Passenger side front door / rear door

controls

On the door control panel, buttons are

provided to control the associated

windows.

GTAm versions

NOTE GTAm versions have Lexan® fixed

rear windows with a dark protective film.
The buttons are located on the front door

panels.
The driver’s side door panel fig. 34 can

be used to operate the windows on the

driver's side and the passenger side.

1: driver’s side window opening/closing.

"Automatic continuous" operation during

window opening/closing and anti-pinch

system activated;

2: passenger side window

opening/closing. "Automatic

continuous" operation during window

opening/closing and anti-pinch system

activated.

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Passenger side front door controls

A button is provided to control the

associated windows on the passenger

side door control panel.

WINDOW OPENING / CLOSING

Window opening

Push the buttons to open the desired

window.
Each button has two position steps.

Press gently (first position step) for

manual "burst" window travel, while

pressing the same button harder (second

position step) activates "continuous

automatic" operation.
If the button is pressed again, the

window will stop in the desired position.

Window closing

Lift the buttons to close the desired

window.
The window closing stage occurs

following the same logic described for

the opening stage both of the front door

windows and the rear door windows

(GTA versions only).

WINDOW ANTI-PINCH SYSTEM

The vehicle is equipped with an

anti-pinch device for the raising of the

windows.
This safety system can recognise the

presence of any obstacle during the

window closing movement. If this

occurs, the system stops the window's

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movement and reverts it, depending on

its position.
This device is also useful if the windows

are activated accidentally by children on

board the car.
The anti-pinch safety function is

activated both during the manual and the

automatic operation of the window.
When the anti-pinch system is activated

the window travel is immediately

interrupted.
Then the window travel is automatically

reversed and the window lowers by

about 20 cm in relation to the first stop

position.
The window cannot be operated in any

way during this time.
WARNING If the anti-pinch protection

intervenes 3 consecutive times within 1

minute or is faulty, the automatic closing

operation of the window is inhibited,

only allowing it in "steps"; the button is

released for the subsequent manoeuvre.

In order to restore the correct operation

of the system, the relevant window must

be lowered.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS SYSTEM

INITIALISATION

If power supply is interrupted, the

electric window automatic operation

must be reinitialised.
To perform the initialization procedure,

which must be done on each door with

the doors closed, manually fully close the

window to be initialized.

WARNING

20)

Improper use of the electric windows

can be dangerous. Before and during

operation, always check that nobody is

exposed to the risk of being injured either

directly by the moving window or through

objects getting caught or hit by it.

BONNET

OPENING

21) 22)

Proceed as follows:

inside the passenger compartment

pull the release lever fig. 35 or fig. 36

(according to the version/market of the

vehicle);

go to the outside of the vehicle and

position yourself in front of the grille;

slightly lift the bonnet and operate the

release device from the side from the

right leftwards as shown by the arrow,
fig. 37;

raise the bonnet completely: the

operation is facilitated by the presence

of a gas shock absorber which holds it

the all open position.

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Do not tamper with the gas shock

absorber and accompany the bonnet

while lifting it.

CLOSING

21) 23)

As it is extremely light, to close the

bonnet, lower it to approximately 16

inches (40 centimetres) from the

engine compartment then apply a slight

pressure. Make sure that the bonnet is

completely closed and not only fastened

by the locking device by trying to open it.
If it is not perfectly closed, do not try to

press the bonnet down but open it and

repeat the procedure.
WARNING Always check that the bonnet

is closed correctly to prevent it from

opening while the vehicle is travelling.

Since the bonnet is equipped with a

double locking system, one for each side,

you must check that it is closed on both

its side ends.

WARNING

21)

Perform these operations only when the

car is stationary.

22)

Use both hands to lift the bonnet. Before

lifting, check that the windscreen wiper

arms are not raised from the windscreen or

in operation, that the car is stationary and

that the electric parking brake is engaged.

23)

For safety reasons, the bonnet must

always be properly closed while driving.

Therefore, make sure that the bonnet

is properly closed and that the lock is

engaged. If you discover that the bonnet

is not perfectly closed while driving, stop

immediately and close the bonnet in the

correct manner.

TAILGATE

The luggage compartment unlocking is

electrically operated and is deactivated

when the car is in motion.
The warning triangle (1) fig. 42 is housed

inside the luggage compartment, on the

lid lining.

OPENING

Opening from the outside

When unlocked, the tailgate can be

opened from outside the car using the
electric opening button fig. 38 located

between the plate lights, until you hear

the unlocking click or by quickly pressing
button

on the remote control

twice.

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Opening from the inside

When unlocked, the tailgate can be

opened from inside the car using the
opening button fig. 39 positioned under

the dashboard near the bonnet opening

lever until you hear the click.

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Opening the tailgate manually

24)

The luggage compartment tailgate can

be opened in case of an emergency (e.g. if

the battery is flat) as follows:

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operating inside the luggage

compartment, turn the device (1) (located
on the left side), as shown in fig. 40 and
extract the cord (2) fig. 41, anchored to

the device itself;

make sure that the end part of the

cord (2) remains outside the luggage

compartment: with tailgate can be

opened manually from the outside in this

manner;

after having opened the tailgate, wind

the cord (2) back around the device (1);

position the device (1) inside its

housing and lock it by turning it in the

opposite sense with respect to that
shown in fig. 40.

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CLOSING

9)

Grip one of the handles (2), fig. 42, and

lower the tailgate, pressing next to the

lock until it clicks.

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WARNING Before closing the boot make

sure you have the key with you to prevent

locking it in the luggage compartment.

The tailgate will be locked automatically

and can only be opened using another

key.

WARNING With the battery

disconnected it will no longer be possible

to open that tailgate, neither with the

key nor by pressing the button inside the

luggage compartment. Therefore, always

take out the manual tailgate opening

cord before disconnecting the battery

(as described previously).
WARNING This procedure must be

carried out exclusively in safe places

because it allows to open the boot

unconditionally.

INITIALISING THE TAILGATE

WARNING If the battery is disconnected

or the protection fuse blows, the

luggage compartment opening/closing

mechanism must be reinitialised as

follows:

close all the doors and the luggage

compartment;

press the

button on the remote

control;

press the

button on the remote

control.

WARNING

24)

Perform the tailgate emergency

opening operation only with the engine

stopped and in a position where it is not a

danger for oncoming traffic.

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IMPORTANT

9)

When you need to disconnect or remove

the battery, do not close the boot. Open the

boot manually if it is locked.

AERODYNAMICS

ACTIVE AERODYNAMICS - MOBILE

FRONT SPLITTER

GTA versions

The device fig. 43, which is automatically

managed according to the speed of the

car, provides greater stability at high

speeds, increasing the aerodynamic load

on the front.
An electromechanical system operates

the descent of the mobile front splitter

at high speeds.
WARNING The device does not work at

temperatures close to or below 0°C.

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GTAm versions

The device fig. 43, which is automatically

managed according to the speed of the

car, provides greater stability at high

speeds, increasing the aerodynamic load

on the front.
An electromechanical system operates

the descent of the mobile front splitter

at high speeds.
WARNING The device does not work at

temperatures close to or below 0°C.
The splitter can also be manually

adjusted to two different positions:

most external (“extended”) position (A)

fig. 44. This position further increases

the aerodynamic load on the front;

most internal (“retracted”) position (B)

fig. 44.
In case of a failure of the mobile front

splitter, the generic failure icon along

with a dedicated message which

identifies the type of malfunction, is

shown on the instrument panel display.

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WARNING The most external

("extended") position of the splitter is

allowed only and exclusively for use on

the race track.

SAUBER REAR SPOILER

(GTA versions)
This device fig. 45 increases the car’s

stability at high speeds by boosting the

aerodynamic load at the rear.

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MONSTER REAR WING

(GTAm versions)
This device fig. 46 increases the car’s

stability at high speeds by boosting the

aerodynamic load at the rear.

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The wing can be manually adjusted to
four different positions fig. 47 :

STREET

(A) (only position allowed for

road use);

LD

(B), low drag and minimum

aerodynamic load configuration;

MD

(C), medium aerodynamic drag and

medium aerodynamic load configuration;

HD

(D), configuration with high

aerodynamic resistance and maximum

aerodynamic load.

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WARNING The LD, MD and HD positions

of the rear wing are allowed exclusively

for use on the racing track.

WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM

- WCPM (Wireless Charge Pad

Module)

(where provided)
The car can be equipped with the Qi®

wireless charger system (maximum

power available 15 W), located in the
housing in the front seat armrest fig. 48.
The Qi® wireless charger system is

designed to wirelessly charge your

mobile phone. Consult the manual of your

phone to check its compatibility.
WARNING Keys must not be placed on

the charging mat or within 15 cm from it.

This could cause excessive heat buildup

and damage to the remote control.
WARNING Placing the keys near the

Wireless charger may prevent the engine

from starting. In this case, a dedicated

message will be shown on the display of

the Connect system to alert the driver of

the need to remove the object from the

wireless charger.
WARNING Do not place the ignition key

or any other type of metal or magnetized

object (e.g. credit cards, coins, etc.) inside

the mobile phone housing.
WARNING Make sure that you place

the mobile correctly (display facing

downwards) in the special charging

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location: charging may not be enabled if

it is in the wrong position.
WARNING To avoid interference with the

key search, the wireless charger system

stops charging when any door is opened.
WARNING Make sure that there are no

metal objects between the phone and the

wireless charger system during charging.

Any such objects could overheat.

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OPERATION

The wireless charging system is

activated in automatic mode when the a

mobile phone is placed in the housing

(WCPM) (see the previous instructions),
if the latter is compatible with the Qi®

standard.
If the mobile phone is removed from the

housing during the wireless charging

phase, this will automatically be

interrupted.
The wireless charger system enables

charging when all doors are closed

properly and the engine has been

started.
By interacting with the wireless charger

system and placing the mobile phone

in the charging housing, dedicated

messages appear on the Connect

system display to inform the driver of

the wireless charging system status.

The display of messages relating to

the operating status of the wireless

charging system can be deactivated

using the relevant Connect system menu

(see the description in the dedicated

supplement).

This section of the handbook provides all information that is

useful for getting to know, interpreting, and using the

instrument panel correctly.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES

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1. Tachometer / 2. Digital engine oil temperature gauge with overheating warning light / 3. Display / 4. Digital fuel level gauge (the

triangle on the left side of the symbol indicates the side of the vehicle with the fuel filler) / 5. Speedometer