Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

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SPEED LIMITER

DESCRIPTION

This device allows the speed of the car to

be limited to values which can be set by

the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both

with car stationary and in motion. The

minimum speed that can be set is 20 mph

(30 km(h).
When the device is active, the car

speed depends on the pressure at the

accelerator pedal, until the set speed

limit is reached.

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

The function can be

activated/deactivated on the Connect

system.

Activating the device

To access the function, select the "Driver

Assistance" widget on the Connect

system display.
The activation of the device is signalled

by the displaying of the green symbol

along with the last speed set.

SPEED LIMIT PROGRAMMING

To access the function, on the main menu

select the following items in sequence:

"Settings", "Safety" and "Speed Limiter -

Set Speed".

By turning the Rotary Pad, the speed

increases by 5 mph (5 km/h), on rotation,

from a minimum of 20 mph (30 km/h) to a

maximum of 110 mph (180 km/h).

DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE

Deactivating the device

To access the function, on the main menu

select the following items in sequence:

"Settings", "Safety", “Speed Limiter” and

“Off”.

Automatic off of the device

The device deactivates automatically in

the event of fault in the system. In this

case, contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

CRUISE CONTROL

This is an electronically controlled

driving assistance device that allows the

desired car speed to be maintained,

without having to press the accelerator

pedal. This device can be used at a

speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) on long

stretches of dry, straight roads with few

variations (e.g. motorways).
It is therefore not recommended to use

this device on extra-urban roads with

traffic. Do not use the device in town.
Travelling downhill, the system could

brake the car to keep the set speed

unvaried.

ACTIVATING THE DEVICE

100) 101) 102)

To activate the device press button
fig. 99.
The white warning light

on the

instrument panel display switches on to

indicate that the device is on.
The Cruise Control function can remain

active concurrently with the Speed

Limiter device. If a speed limit below the

one indicated in the Cruise Control is

selected, the Cruise Control speed will be

lowered to that of the Speed Limiter.

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The device cannot be engaged in first

or reverse gear: it is recommended to

engage it in 3rd gear or higher.
WARNING It is dangerous to leave the

device on when it is not used. There

is a risk of inadvertently activating it

and losing control of the car due to

unexpected excessive speed.

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SETTING THE DESIRED SPEED

Proceed as follows:

activate the device;
when the car has reached the desired

speed, raise/lower the SET lever fig. 100

and release it to activate the device.

When the accelerator is released, the

car will maintain the selected speed

automatically.
If needed (when overtaking for instance),

you can accelerate simply by pressing

the accelerator; when you release the

pedal, the car goes back to the speed

stored previously.
When travelling downhill with the device

active, the car speed may slightly exceed

the stored one.
WARNING Before raising/lowering the

SET lever, the car must be travelling at a

constant speed on a flat surface.

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INCREASING / DECREASING SPEED

Once the Cruise Control has

been activated, the speed can be

increased/decreased by lifting the SET
lever fig. 100.
Holding the lever raised/lowered, the

set speed will increase until the lever

is released, then the new speed will be

stored.

Accelerating when overtaking

Depress the accelerator pedal: when this

is released the car will gradually go back

to the stored speed.
WARNING The device keeps the speed

stored even uphill and downhill. A slight

variation in the speed on slight rises is

completely normal.

RECALLING THE SPEED

With the transmission in D mode (Drive

- automatic), press and release the RES
fig. 99 button to recall the previously set

speed.
With an automatic transmission in

Autostick (sequential) mode, before

recalling the previously set speed you

should accelerate to get close to it, then

press and release the RES button.

DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE

Lightly pressing the brake pedal

deactivates the Cruise Control without

deleting the stored speed.

The Cruise Control may be deactivated

also by applying the electric parking

brake or when the braking system is

operated (e.g. operation of the ESC

system).
The stored speed is deleted in the

following cases:

pressing the on/off button or stopping

the engine;

if there is a malfunction in the Cruise

Control.

DEACTIVATING THE DEVICE

The Cruise Control is deactivated by

pressing the dated system on/off button

or by putting the starter switch in the

STOP position.

WARNING

100)

While driving with the device active,

never move the gear lever to neutral.

101)

In case of a malfunction or failure of

the device, contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

102)

The Cruise Control can be dangerous if

the system cannot keep a constant speed. In

specific conditions speed may be excessive,

resulting in the risk of losing control of the

car and causing accidents. Do not use the

device in heavy traffic or on winding, icy,

snowy or slippery roads.

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PARK SENSORS SYSTEM

103)

23) 24) 25)

SENSORS

The parking sensors, located in the rear
bumper fig. 101, detect the presence

of any obstacles and warn the driver

through an acoustic warning and, where

provided, visual indications on the

instrument panel display.

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Activating / deactivating the sensors

To turn off the sensors, press the button
fig. 102
The LED in the button will light up or not

when the system switches from on to off

(and vice versa);

LED off

: sensors on;

LED on continuously

: sensors off.

The Park Sensors system can also be

activated/deactivated in the "Driver

Assistance" menu of the Connect

system.
When the ignition device is set to ON

the Park Sensors system keeps the

last state when the engine was stopped

(activated or deactivated) in its memory.

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System activation/deactivation

When reverse gear is engaged, the

system (when active) activates the rear

sensors.
Engaging a different gear deactivates

the sensors.
WARNING In particular operating

conditions the system could start

detecting the obstacle only after the car

has moved slightly (a few centimetres).

General warnings

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;

the sensor may detect a non-existent

obstacle ("echo interference") due to

mechanical interference, for example

when washing the car, 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 adhesives on the

sensors. Therefore, take care not to

place stickers on the sensors.

WARNING

103)

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

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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

23)

For correct operation of the system,

sensors must always be clean from mud,

dirt, snow or ice. Be careful not to scratch

or damage the sensors while cleaning them.

Avoid using dry, rough or hard cloths. The

sensors must be washed using clean water,

with the addition of vehicle 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.

24)

Have interventions on the bumper in

the area of the sensors carried out only

by a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

Interventions on the bumper that are not

carried out properly may compromise the

operation of the parking sensors.

25)

Only have the bumper repainted or any

retouches to the paintwork in the area of

the sensors carried out by a Dedicated

Alfa Romeo Dealership. Incorrect paint

application could affect the operation of the

parking sensors.

REAR BACK-UP CAMERA /

DYNAMIC GRIDLINES

DESCRIPTION

The Rear Back-up Camera is located

on the boot, near the opening button,
fig. 103.

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Camera activation/deactivation

The function can be

activated/deactivated in the "Driver

Assistance" Menu of the Connect

system.

Activating the device

After activating the camera, it will be

possible to select one of the following

options:

"

Activate

"

"

Cam Delay

"

"

Camera Guidelines

"

Select "Activate" to activate the camera

view on the Connect system display.
Whenever reverse gear is engaged, the
Connect system display, fig. 104, will

show the area around the car, as seen by

the Rear View Camera.

Controllare l'intera area circostante

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SYMBOLS AND MESSAGES ON THE

DISPLAY

Activating the "Camera Guidelines"

shows the guidelines on the display.

If activated, the grid is positioned on

the image to highlight the width of the

car 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. The

various coloured areas indicate the

distance from the rear of the car.

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The table below shows the approximate
distances for each area fig. 104:

Area

Distance from the

rear of the

vehicle

Red

0 - 1 ft (0 – 30 cm)

Yellow

1 - 3.3 ft (30 cm - 1

m)

Green

3.3 ft (1 m) or more

WARNING When parking, take the

utmost care over obstacles that may be

above or under the operating range of

the camera.

WARNING

104)

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

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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 vehicle

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

105) 106) 107)

Before refuelling, check you are using the

correct type of fuel. Furthermore, turn

off the engine before refuelling.
Only refuel with unleaded petrol with

octane number (R.O.N.) not less than 95,

containing max. 10% Ethanol (E10), in

compliance with European specification

EN228.
For use on the track, to obtain the best

performance, only refuel with unleaded

petrol with octane number not less

than 98, containing max. 5% Ethanol

(E5), in compliance with the European

specification EN228.

Do not use petrol containing methanol or

ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may

cause misfiring and driving issues, as

well as damage vital components of the

supply system.
WARNING The car’s engine has

been designed to comply with

all emission limits while ensuring

minimal consumption and maximum

performance, using premium-quality

unleaded petrol with an octane number

(R.O.N.) of 98 or higher. Fuels containing

ethanol and methanol should not be used

when driving the car on a race track.
WARNING Never introduce leaded petrol

to the tank, even in small amounts in an

emergency, as this would damage the

catalytic converter beyond repair.

REFUELING 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 (1) fig. 106 by pressing in the

points shown by the arrow fig. 105;

remove the closing cap (2) fig. 106;
put the cap back in position;
insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel inlet

(3) fig. 106 and refuel the vehicle;

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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.

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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) and the

symbol that certifies compliance with
the EN228 standards (petrol) fig. 107.

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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) of oxygen and up to

5.0% ethanol (V/V) compliant with

EN228 specifications. Unleaded

petrol containing up to 2.7% (m/m) of

oxygen and up to 5.0% of ethanol (V/V)

compliant with EN228 specifications.

E10

: unleaded petrol containing up to

3.7% (m/m) oxygen and with maximum

10.0% (V/V) ethanol compliant with the

EN228 specification.

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 boot and reach the

emergency opening cable placed on the
side of the fuel filler fig. 108;

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

the previous instructions).

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WARNING If the filler compartment is

washed with a high-pressure jet, keep it

at a distance of at least 20 cm.

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WARNING

105)

Do not apply any object/cap 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.

106)

Do not approach naked flames or lit

cigarettes to the fuel tank filler: fire risk.

Keep your face away from the fuel filler to

prevent breathing in harmful vapours.

107)

Do not use a mobile phone near the

refuelling pump: risk of fire.

DRIVING TIPS

SAVING FUEL

Below are some suggestions which may

help you save fuel and thus lower the

amount of harmful emissions released

into the atmosphere.

Car maintenance

Checks and operations should be carried

out in accordance with the "Service

Schedule" (see the "Maintenance and

care" chapter).

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 (where provided), 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).

Climate control system

Using the climate control system will

increase consumption: use standard

ventilation when the temperature

outside permits.

DRIVING STYLE

Start

Do not warm up the engine at low or

high revs when the car 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 accelerating when stopped at

traffic lights or before switching off

the engine. This is absolutely pointless

and increases 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.

Top 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. Consequently,

both consumption (from +15 to +30%

on the urban cycle) and emissions will

increase.

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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.

BRAKES

108)

In order to guarantee the maximum

braking capacity for the first use, Alfa

Romeo performs a "run-in" procedure for

discs and pads directly at the factory.
The use of carbon-ceramic material

brake discs guarantees braking features

(better deceleration/pedal load ratio,

braking distances, fading resistance)

proportional to the dynamic features

of the car in addition to considerably

decreasing the unsprung component

weight.
The materials used and the structural

features of the system could generate

anomalous noises which have absolutely

no adverse effect on correct operation

and reliability of the braking system.
Greater pressure may need to be applied

to the brake pedal the first time to keep

the same braking capacity in presence

of condensation or salt on the braking

surfaces, for example after washing or if

the car is not used for a long time.
WARNING Given the high technological

level of this system, any servicing on it

must be performed by a Dedicated Alfa

Romeo Dealership with the exclusive

skills needed for the repair operations.
WARNING In case of intensive, high-

performance use of the car, have the

condition of the carbon-ceramic material

braking system inspected at a Dedicated

Alfa Romeo Dealership, as shown on the

Service Schedule.

Overheating of the brakes

The braking system components may

overheat when driving on mountain roads

with steep gradients or during sporty use

of the car. When this happens, there may

be noise/vibrations while braking.
When you reach the destination, do not

stop the engine immediately, but leave it

idling for a few minutes to let the braking

system components cool down and to

lubricate the engine parts properly.
To make the car safe when it is parked,

apply the safety provisions of the

Highway Code before leaving the car:

engage P (Park) mode;
position the wheels at full lock;
engage the electric parking brake;

when parked on a steep slope, place

chocks or stones behind the wheels.

DRIVING ON RACE TRACKS

Before driving on a track using a racing

style, it is necessary to:

attend a race track driving course;
check the liquid levels in the engine

compartment. For more information, see

the “Checking levels” paragraph in the

“Maintenance and care” chapter;

have the car inspected at a Dedicated

Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Remember that the car was not designed

to be driven exclusive on the race track

and that this use increases stress and

component wear.

Preheating the carbon ceramic breaks

The brake discs must be warmed up

to make them fully efficient. You are

advised to perform the following

procedure:

brake nine times from 80 mph

(130 km/h) to 20 mph (30 km/h) with

deceleration equal to 0.7 g (the

longitudinal acceleration value is shown

on the instrument panel display by

setting RACE mode and selecting the

“Performance” page) with 20 second

intervals between brake applications;

keep the car at a speed comprised

between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 60 mph

(100 km/h) and do not brake for 240

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seconds to allow the brakes to cool

down;

then brake three times from 125

mph (200 km/h) to 20 mph (30 km/h)

with deceleration equal to 1.1 g (ABS

operation) with 30 second intervals

between brake applications; keep the car

at a speed comprised between 37 mph

(60 km/h) and 60 mph (100 km/h) and do

not brake for 300 seconds to allow the

brakes to cool down.

always check whether the brake pads

and discs are worn before each track

session (a dedicated message appears

on the instrument panel/Connect system

if the brake discs and pads are work and

need replacement) and inspect the brake

pipes for damage whenever the brake

pads are changed;

in case of track driving, the brake fluid

must be changed more often than stated

in the Service Schedule. The brake fluid

must also have been changed within the

previous 12 months;

if the car is used for track driving

often, you are advised to have the carbon

ceramic disc brakes (CCB) inspected by a

Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.

WARNING

108)

After the car has been stopped for a

long time in a very cold place (temperature

below 0 °C), for the first five brakes, the

carbon-ceramic braking system efficiency is

not optimal, so you may need slightly more

pressure on the brake pedal.

TOWING TRAILERS

The car is not type-approved for towing.

Have a flat tyre or a burnt-out bulb?

At times, a problem such as these may interfere with your

driving experience.

The pages on emergencies can help you to deal with critical

situations independently and calmly.

In an emergency, we recommend that you call the phone

number found in the Warranty Booklet.

You can also use the universal, national or international

freephone number to find your nearest Dedicated Alfa Romeo

Dealership.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
SOS CALL AND ASSIST CALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
REPLACING A BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
FUSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
CHANGING A WHEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
TYRE REPAIR KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
JUMP STARTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR LEVER RELEASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
TOWING A BROKEN-DOWN CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
TOWING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

CONTROL

27)

Press hazard lights button fig. 109 to

switch the lights on/off.
When the hazard lights are on, the
warning lights

and

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.

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WARNING 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

In the event of emergency braking, the

hazard lights are switched on and the
warning lights

and

appear on

the instrument panel, depending on the

mode selected by the “Alfa DNA™ Pro”

selector.
When the "Alfa DNA™ Pro" selector

is in position "n" or "a", the activation

threshold of the hazard warning lights

is higher, while in position "d" the

sensitivity of the activation is lower than

that in the "n" and "a" modes.
With the "Alfa DNA™ Pro" selector in

the "RACE” position, the hazard warning

lights do not activate.
The lights switch off automatically when

emergency braking ceases. For further

details about the emergency braking, see

the "Active safety systems" paragraph in

the "Safety" chapter.

IMPORTANT

27)

A prolonged use of the hazard warning

lights may discharge the battery.

SOS CALL AND ASSIST CALL

(for versions/markets where provided)
The car is equipped with on-board

assistance functions designed to provide

support in the event of accident and/or

emergency (SOS) or malfunctions of the

vehicle (roadside assistance - ASSIST)

managed by means of Alfa Connect Box.
The SOS function is activated:

automatically in the event of a major

collision recorded by the device aboard

the vehicle;

manually, by pressing the SOS button

located on the ceiling light fig. 110 or

by means of the appropriate menu
fig. 111 on the Connect system (for

versions/markets, where provided).

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SOS

°

°

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WARNING

If the SOS emergency

service is activated, the call will be

automatically routed to a private

Call Centre. We hereby specify that,

whenever the SOS call is referred to the

text, the SOS call is to be considered

managed by private service providers.

This SOS call service is not the e-call

service.

.

The SOS service is valid for 5 years from

delivery of the vehicle; in any case, it is

advisable to consult the Connectivity

section of the official Alfa Romeo

website for updates on the terms of

service.
The ASSIST function is activated:

automatically (for versions/markets,

where provided) following malfunctions

of the braking system, fuel system,

engine, etc.

manually by selecting the appropriate

menu fig. 112 on the Connect system (for

versions/markets where provided).

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The SOS and ASSIST functions are

active with:

ignition device is at ON;
ignition device in STOP position and

Connect system display on.
After the SOS and ASSIST functions

(for versions/markets, where provided)

have been activated automatically or

manually, pressing the corresponding

button will send the position data to the

operational centre and make a voice call

to an operator.
NOTE If the SOS or Assist functions do

not work, the fault in the system will be

indicated on the display. Go as soon as

possible to an authorised workshop to

have the function repaired.
NOTE The correct operation of the SOS

and ASSIST services will be guaranteed

only by a good network coverage.

WARNING The SOS Call and ASSIST Call

functions may not be available for the

first minute after the car is started.

Privacy

: GPS location is always

active, for both SOS and Assist calls.

Deactivating it via the "Settings" menu

of the Connect system will make some

of the other services unavailable (see

the "Settings" chapter of the Connect

system for more details).
WARNING The

icon is shown at the

bottom left of the Connect system

display when the geolocation function

is active (ON). When geolocation is on,

the vehicle position is tracked to enable

the functions that require it. When

geolocation is off, the vehicle position is

only tracked by the navigation, safety,

insurance and driver assistance systems

(where provided). See the Connect

system "Settings" chapter to deactivate

the function.

MANUAL SOS CALL

In the event of need, hold the SOS

button on the front ceiling light fig. 110

pressed for 2 seconds or press the
button fig. 111 on the Connect display (for

versions/markets where provided).
The SOS button located on the ceiling

light will light up after connecting to an

SOS operator and will turn off when the

connection is ended.

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NOTE If the SOS call button is pressed

by mistake, it is possible to press it

again within 10 seconds to cancel the

operation or press the cancel button on

the Connect system display.
Once the connection has been

established, the following data will

be automatically transmitted to the

Operations Centre, as authorised by the

customer:

indication that the occupant has made

an SOS call;

the brand of the car;
the most recent known GPS

coordinates of the car.
If you are able to speak to the operator,

do so through the car audio to provide

additional information about the request

for help.
If the system is unable to establish the

voice call, or the line disconnects due to

insufficient coverage, the SOS service

will try to call the operational centre

again for 5 minutes.
If the operational centre needs to

contact the car again, the system can

receive an incoming call, which will be

accepted automatically.
WARNING

Once the service has expired,

you will not be put in contact with an

operational centre and the system

will alert you that the service is not

available

.

WARNING Any malfunctions detected by

the SOS calling system will be notified:

during the start-up phase;
when the malfunction is detected;

by displaying a respective message on

the Connect system display. Contact

an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as

possible.
WARNING In the event of danger

(fire, visible smoke or hazardous road

conditions or dangerous positions), do

not wait for voice contact with the SOS

service operator, but exit from the car

immediately and go to a safe place, if in a

condition to do so.
WARNING Do not place network

antennas, CB radios or aftermarket

electrical equipment to avoid

interference. Such interference could

prevent the system form making the

emergency call.
WARNING Ignoring malfunction

warnings displayed by the Connect

system for a long time could lead to

being unable to make an SOS call when

needed.
Even if the SOS call system is fully

functional, factors outside the control

of FCA could interfere with or prevent

operation of the SOS call. Such factors

can be caused by the car electrical

systems not being intact, damage to

the SOS system during the accident,

obstructed or unavailable satellite

signals, network congestion, adverse

weather conditions, buildings, interfering

structures, tunnels, etc.

ASSIST CALL

(for versions/markets where provided)
Pressing the graphic buttons fig. 112

located on the display of the Connect

system makes a call to one or more of

the following services:

Roadside Assistance

: if case of need,

a connection will be established with the

roadside assistance authority which will

receive the vehicle type and its position

directly. Additional roadside assistance

charges may apply.

Customer Care

(for versions/markets,

where provided): Customer service to

provide support in case of problems to

the car.
NOTE The relative menus and the

Connect system status bar will change

display state depending on the actions

performed, and it will be possible to

monitor each stage of the assist call

(connection, duration, ending, connection

errors, etc.).
NOTE If the ASSIST call button is

pressed by mistake, the call can be ended

by pressing the cancel button on the

Connect system display.
Once the connection has been

established, the following data will be

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automatically transmitted, as authorised

by the customer:

indication that the occupant has made

an ASSIST call;

the brand of the car;
the most recent known GPS

coordinates of the car;

the type of error that occurred on the

car that automatically sent the ASSIST

request (in the case of an automatic call -

for versions/markets, where provided).
The call will be made through the car

sound system to provide any additional

information about the assistance

request.
If the system is unable to establish the

voice call, or the line disconnects due

to insufficient coverage, the ASSIST

service will try to call the Operations

Centre again for certain number of times.
WARNING If you have not subscribed

to the related services or the Roadside

Assistance package has expired or is

unavailable for purchase, the ASSIST

call will not be available. For further

information visit the Alfa Romeo official

website.
WARNING If the ASSIST call system

detects a malfunction, it is indicated by a

corresponding message on the Connect

system display. Contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership as soon as.

If an emergency call (SOS) is active and

an ASSIST call is requested, the latter

will not be delivered.

Alfa Connect Box SYSTEM BATTERY

The Alfa Connect Box system is provided

with an independent battery that allows

the operation of some connected

services even if the car battery is

disconnected.
The system will warn the user of

the need to replace this battery by

displaying a dedicated message on

the display of the Connect system (for

versions/markets where provided) and

by means of a notification via mobile app

(for versions/markets, where provided).
Go to an Alfa Romeo dealership as soon

as possible.
NOTE: Failure to replace the battery

and, consequently, failure to observe

the warnings provided by the system

could affect or entirely prevent service

operation.
NOTE Regardless of charge, the battery

must be replaced every 5 years by an

Alfa Romeo dealership.

REPLACING A BULB

109) 110) 111)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Before replacing a bulb check the

contacts for oxidation.

Replace blown bulbs with others of the

same type and power.

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.
WARNING In some particular climate

conditions such as low temperature,

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.

WARNING

109)

Before replacing the bulb, wait for the

exhaust ducts to cool down: DANGER OF

SCALDING!

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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110)

Modifications or repairs to the electric

system that are not carried out properly

or do not take the system technical

specifications into account can cause

malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.

111)

Only replace the light bulbs when the

engine is off and in a position that does not

interfere with traffic and lets you safely

replace them (see the description in the

“Replacement” paragraph). Also ensure

that the engine is cold, to prevent the risk of

burns.

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BULB TYPES

The car is equipped with the following bulbs

Glass bulbs (type A)

: they are press-fitted. Pull to extract.

Tubular bulbs (type B)

: release them from their contacts to remove.

Xenon gas discharge bulb (type C)

: to remove the bulb, contact a

Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.