Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 User manual

2017 USER GUIDE
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Whether it’s providing information about specic product features, taking a tour through your vehicle’s heritage, knowing what steps to
take following an accident, or scheduling your next appointment, we know you’ll nd the app an important extension of your ALFA
ROMEO vehicle. Simply download the app, select your make and model and enjoy the ride. To get this app, go directly to the App Store
or Google Play and enter the search keyword “Alfa Romeo” (U.S. market only).
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ALFA ROMEO GIULIA
Third Edition
User Guide
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If you have any questions about your vehicle or need assistance, please call Alfa Romeo Customer Care at
1 844 253-2872 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada).
If you are the first registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Owner’s Manual or
Warranty Booklet by calling 1 844 253-2872 (U.S.) or 1 800 387-1143 (Canada), or by contacting your dealer.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted
can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in a collision and personal injury. FCA US LLC
strongly recommends that the driver use extreme caution when using any device or feature that
may take their attention off the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cell phones,
computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other devices, by the driver while the vehicle
is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious collision. Texting while driving is also
dangerous and should never be done while the vehicle is moving. If you nd yourself unable to
devote your full attention to vehicle operation, pull off the road to a safe location and stop your
vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cell phones or texting while driving. It is
always the driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
IMPORTANT
This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your
Owner’s Manual, Radio Manual and Warranty Booklets can be found by visiting the website on
the back cover of your User Guide. We hope you nd it useful. U.S. residents can purchase
replacement kits by visiting www.techauthority.com and Canadian residents can purchase
replacement kits by calling 1 800 387-1143.
DRIVING AND ALCOHOL
Drunken driving is one of the most frequent causes of accidents. Your driving ability can be
seriously impaired with blood alcohol levels far below the legal minimum. If you are drinking,
don’t drive. Ride with a designated non-drinking driver, call a cab, a friend, or use
public transportation.
WARNING!
Driving after drinking can lead to an accident. Your perceptions are less sharp, your reexes
are slower, and your judgment is impaired when you have been drinking. Never drink and
then drive.
This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Alfa Romeo and to provide a convenient reference source for
common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual.
For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s Manual and Radio
Manual found on the website on the back cover and other Warning Labels in your vehicle.
Not all features shown in this guide may apply to your vehicle. For additional information on accessories to help personalize your
vehicle, visit alfaromeousa.com or your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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DEAR CUSTOMER
Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this User Guide to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.
Here you will find information, advice, and important warnings regarding vehicle use, and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Alfa Romeo. Please take your time in reading this guide, and familiarize yourself with all the
dynamic features of your car.
You are advised to read through the User Guide before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become
comfortable with the controls of your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and
vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
Additionally, this User Guide provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe
driving, care, and maintenance of your Alfa Romeo over time.
In the provided Warranty Booklet, you will also find the description of the Services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers.
The New Vehicle Limited Warranty will detail the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
After reading through the User Guide, you are advised to keep the User Guide inside the vehicle as an easy reference, and to
make sure it remains on board should the vehicle be sold.
We are sure that these will help you to appreciate and get in touch with your new car, as well as the service provided by the
people at Alfa Romeo.
Note: This User Guide describes all vehicle models. Optional contents or equipment meant for specific Markets or
particular versions are not identified as such in the text: you need to consider only the information related to the
version you own. Any content introduced throughout the production of the model, outside the specific request of
options at the time of purchase, will be identified with the wording (if equipped). All data contained in this User
Guide is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims at a constant
improvement of the vehicles produced. For this reason, it reserves the right to make changes to the model
described for technical and/or commercial reasons. For further information, contact your authorized dealer.
For questions or comments pertaining to your vehicle, please contact the Alfa Romeo Customer Care Center:
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004 Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA
(1-844-253-2872)

READ THIS CAREFULLY
Refueling
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital
components of the supply system.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see the "Fuel Requirements" paragraph in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
Starting The Engine
Make sure that the electric park brake is engaged and that the transmission is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Next, press the brake pedal, and
then push the engine START/STOP button.
Parking On Flammable Material
The catalytic converter develops high temperatures during operation. Do not park the car on grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other flammable
material: fire hazard.
Respecting The Environment
The vehicle is fitted with a system that carries out a continuous diagnosis of the emission-related components in order to help protect the
environment.
Electrical Accessories
If you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle, (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact your authorized
dealer. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
Scheduled Servicing
Correctly performed maintenance procedures are essential for ensuring that your vehicle continuously maintains its quality in performance and
safety features, environmental friendliness, and low running costs.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Operating Instructions
Each time an instruction is given that concerns direction (left/right or forward/backward), it is written to be read from the
perspective of an occupant in the driver's seat. If a direction is written from a different perspective, it will be specified as such in
the text as appropriate.
The figures in the manual are only examples: this might imply that some details of the image do not correspond to the actual
arrangement of your vehicle.
To identify the chapter with the information necessary, you can consult the index at the end of this manual.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, located at the side of each odd page. There is also a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs. Additionally, there is a textual indication of each current
chapter at the side of each even page.

Symbols
Some car components have colored labels with symbols indicating precautions to be observed when using this component. It
is important to follow all warnings when operating your vehicle. See below for a brief description of each symbol.
READ THE OWNER
HANDBOOK
DO NOT TOUCH WITH
HANDS
IT CAN START
AUTOMATICALLY ALSO
WITH ENGINE OFF
PROTECT YOUR EYES
DO NOT OPEN THE CAP
WHEN THE ENGINE IS
HOT
DO NOT OPEN: HIGH
PRESSURE GAS
KEEP CHILDREN AT A
DISTANCE BURSTING
MOVING PARTS KEEP
PARTS OF YOUR BODY
AND CLOTHES AWAY
DO NOT APPROACH
FLAMES CORROSIVE LIQUID HIGH VOLTAGE

VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Note:
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, which could cause accidents
resulting in fatal injury.
The use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external antenna) may cause the electrical systems
to malfunction. This could compromise the safety of the vehicle, in addition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers'
health.
If mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/tablets are inside the car and/or close to the electronic key, a reduced performance
of the Passive Entry/Keyless Start system may occur.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MULTIMEDIA
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX