Alfa Romeo Giulia 2020 User manual

2020 OWNER’S MANUAL
2020 GIULIA
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First Edition
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or o󰀨-highway motor
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and
lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual illustrates and describes the operation of features and equipment that are either standard or optional on this vehicle. This manual
may also include a description of features and equipment that are no longer available or were not ordered on this vehicle. Please disregard any
features and equipment described in this manual that are not on this vehicle. FCA US LLC reserves the right to make changes in design and
specications, and/or make additions to or improvements to its products without imposing any obligation upon itself to install them on products
previously manufactured.
With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada, the name FCA US LLC shall be deemed to be deleted and the name FCA Canada Inc. used in
substitution therefore.
If you are the rst registered retail owner of your vehicle, you may obtain a complimentary printed copy of the Warranty Booklet by calling
1-844-253-2872 (U.S.) or 1-800-387-1143 (Canada) or by contacting your dealer.
This Owner’s Manual is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. Your most up-to-date Owner’s Manual, Navigation /
Uconnect manuals and Warranty Booklet can be found by visiting the website on the back cover. 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.
The driver’s primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, resulting in an
accident 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 o󰀨 the road. Use of any electrical devices, such as cellular telephones, computers, portable radios, vehicle navigation or other
devices, by the driver while the vehicle is moving is dangerous and could lead to a serious accident. 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 o󰀨 the road to a
safe location and stop your vehicle. Some states or provinces prohibit the use of cellular telephones or texting while driving. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to comply with all local laws.
This Owner’s Manual has been prepared to help you get acquainted with your new Alfa Romeo brand vehicle and to provide a convenient
reference source for common questions.
Not all features shown in this manual may apply to your vehicle. For additional information, visit www.alfaromeousa.com (U.S.),
www.alfaromeo.ca (Canada) or your local Alfa Romeo dealer.
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.
WARNING!
Drunk 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.
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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing Alfa Romeo.
We have written this Owner’s Manual to help you get to know all of the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way. Please take the
necessary time to familiarize yourself with all the dynamic features of your vehicle.
Here you will find important information and warnings regarding the use of your vehicle, and how to achieve the best performance from the tech-
nical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read through the Owner’s Manual before taking it on the road for the first time. It is important to become familiar with the
controls of your vehicle, especially with sections concerning the brakes, handling, transmission, and vehicle behavior on different road surfaces.
This Owner’s Manual also provides a description of special features and tips, as well as essential information for the safe driving, care, and main-
tenance of your Alfa Romeo over time.
In the Warranty Information Booklet available online, you will also find a 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.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate both your new vehicle and the service provided by the people at Alfa Romeo.
For questions or comments pertaining to your vehicle, please contact:
Alfa Romeo Customer Care Center:
P.O. Box 21–8004 Auburn Hills, MI
48321–8004
Phone: 1-844-Alfa-USA
(1-844-253-2872)
Alfa Romeo Customer Care (Canada):
P.O. Box 1621
Windsor, Ontario N9A 4H6
Phone: [phone] (English)
Phone: [phone] (French)
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Refueling
Do not use fuel containing methanol or ethanol E85. Using these mixtures may cause misfiring and driving issues, as well as damage vital compo-
nents of the supply system.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel, see "Fuel Requirements" in the "Technical Specifications".
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 vehicle on potential fire hazards such as: grass, dry leaves,
pine needles or other flammable material.
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 envi-
ronment.
Electrical Accessories
If you decide to add electrical accessories after purchasing the vehicle, (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an 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.

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Accessories Purchased By The Owner
If you decide to install electrical accessories that require a permanent electrical supply (e.g. radio, satellite anti-theft system, etc.) or accessories
that in any case drain the electrical supply after purchasing the vehicle, contact an authorized dealer. Dealer personnel will check whether the
vehicle's electrical system is able to withstand the load required or whether it needs to be integrated with a more powerful battery.
NOTE:
Use caution when adding additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims, or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the ventilation of the brakes and
affect efficiency under sharp and repeated braking, or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs the pedals (mats, etc.).
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices
FCA US LLC authorizes the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialized center, in compliance with manufac-
turer's specifications.
NOTE:
Local authorities may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices that modify the features of the vehicle have been installed. This also may void
the warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to it.
FCA US LLC shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by FCA US LLC and/or not
installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
WARNING!
Any change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road handling, thus causing accidents, in which the occupants could
even be fatally injured.
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Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB (Citizen Band) radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a sepa-
rate antenna is mounted externally.
Transmission and reception of these devices may be affected by the shielding effect of the vehicle body. As far as the use of approved mobile
phones is concerned, follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone manufacturer.
CAUTION!
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 vehicle and/or close to the electronic key, a reduced performance of the Passive
Entry/Keyless Start system may occur may occur.
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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 occu-
pant 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.
Warnings And Cautions
While reading this Owner’s Manual you will find a series of WARNINGS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components
of the vehicle, which could cause accidents or injuries.
There are also CAUTIONS to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
Therefore all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
Personal Safety:
Vehicle Safety:
NOTE:
This Owner’s Manual describes all vehicle models. Optional contents, equipment meant for specific Markets or particular models are not identified
as such in the text: you need to consider only the information related to the model 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 by the indicator: — if equipped.
The data contained in this publication is intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. FCA US LLC aims for 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 an authorized dealer.
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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’S MANUAL 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

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND OPERATING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
INDEX
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Refueling..................................................... 2
Starting The Engine....................................2
Parking On Flammable Material ...............2
Respecting The Environment ....................2
Electrical Accessories ................................ 2
Scheduled Servicing .................................. 2
VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
Accessories Purchased By The Owner......3
Installing Electrical/Electronic Devices ....3
Radio Transmitters And Mobile Phones ... 4
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Operating Instructions ...............................5
Warnings And Cautions..............................5
Symbols ...................................................... 6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
KEYS..........................................................14
Key Fob ..................................................14
Operation................................................ 14
Replacing The Electronic Key Fob
Battery .................................................... 15
Request For Additional Keys.................16
General Information .............................. 16
IGNITION SYSTEM ..................................17
Operation................................................ 17
Starting With A Discharged Key Fob
Battery .................................................... 18
General Information .............................. 18
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER ............................ 19
Engine Immobilizer Operation .............. 19
SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED ........................................... 19
Alarm Activation..................................... 19
To Arm The Alarm .................................. 19
To Disarm The Alarm............................. 20
Volumetric/Anti-Lift Protection —
If Equipped............................................. 20
To Disarm The Alarm Using Passive
Entry ....................................................... 21
DOORS...................................................... 21
Locking And Unlocking Doors From
The Inside .............................................. 21
Locking/Unlocking Doors From The
Outside................................................... 22
Passive Entry ........................................ 22
General Information .............................. 25
Child Safety Locks ................................. 25
Locking The Doors With A Discharged
Battery.................................................... 26
SEATS ....................................................... 26
Power Seats ........................................... 26
Sparco Racing Seats (Quadrifoglio
Vehicles) — If Equipped......................... 28
Heated Seats — If Equipped ................ 29
Rear Seats ............................................. 30
Split Folding Rear Seat ......................... 30
Easy Entry Function............................... 31
HEAD RESTRAINTS .................................. 31
Sparco Racing Seat Head Restraints
(Quadrifoglio Vehicles) — If Equipped .. 31
Front Head Restraints (Adjustments) .. 32
Rear Head Restraints (Adjustments) ... 32
Head Restraints (Removal)................... 33
STEERING WHEEL ....................................33
Adjustments ...........................................33
Heated Steering Wheel — If Equipped..34
MIRRORS ..................................................35
Electrochromic Mirror ............................35
Outside Power Mirrors ...........................35
Heated Mirrors ......................................36
EXTERIOR LIGHTS ....................................36
Headlight Switch ....................................36
Automatic Headlights ............................36
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) ..............36
Rear Fog Light ........................................37
Parking Lights.........................................37
Headlight Off Delay ................................37
Adaptive Frontlight System (AFS
Function) — If Equipped.........................37
High Beam Headlights ...........................37
Turn Signals ..........................................38
Static Bending Light Function (SBL) —
If Equipped .............................................39
INTERIOR LIGHTS .....................................39
Front Map Reading Lights .....................39
Glove Compartment Light......................40
Interior Ambient Lighting .......................40
Door Light ...............................................40
Rear Overhead Light ..............................41
Courtesy Trunk Lights ............................41
Instrument Panel Dimmer Control .......42
WINDSHIELD WIPERS ..............................42
Windshield Wiper Stalk..........................42
Windshield Wiper/Washers ................42
Rain Sensor ............................................43
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CLIMATE CONTROL .................................44
Passenger Compartment Air Vents ..... 44
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
System ...................................................46
Description .............................................48
Operating Mode ..................................... 48
Climate Control Display Settings ......... 49
Air Temperature Adjustment.................49
Air Distribution Selection....................... 49
Fan Speed Adjustment.......................... 49
AUTO Button........................................... 50
SYNC Button........................................... 50
Air Recirculation And Air Quality System
(AQS)....................................................... 50
A/C Compressor..................................... 50
Front Defroster And MAX-DEF Function....... 51
Rear Defroster ....................................... 51
Humidity Sensor..................................... 51
Switching Off/On The Climate Control
System ....................................................51
Stop/Start .............................................. 52
System Maintenance............................. 52
POWER WINDOWS ...................................52
Power Window Switches........................52
POWER SUNROOF — IF EQUIPPED ..........53
Power Sunroof........................................ 53
Opening ..................................................54
Closing....................................................54
Vent Opening.......................................... 54
Sun Shade Movement........................... 54
Pinch Protect Feature............................ 54
Re-Initialization Procedure.................... 54
HOOD........................................................ 55
Opening.................................................. 55
Closing.................................................... 56
TRUNK .................................................... 56
Opening.................................................. 56
Closing.................................................... 57
Trunk Initialization................................. 57
Trunk Specifications ............................. 57
GARAGE DOOR OPENER ...................... 57
Before You Begin Programming
HomeLink®............................................ 58
C anadian/Gate Operator Programming.... 60
Using HomeLink® ................................. 60
Security .................................................. 60
Troubleshooting Tips............................. 61
General Information .............................. 61
INTERNAL EQUIPMENT............................ 62
Glove Compartment ............................. 62
Sun Visors .............................................. 62
Center Console ...................................... 63
Cupholder............................................... 63
Power Outlet .......................................... 63
Cigar Lighter And Ash Tray —
If Equipped............................................. 64
Wireless Charging Pad — If Equipped .. 65
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
SYSTEMS.................................................. 65
ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC SPOILER
(QUADRIFOGLIO VEHICLES) .................... 65
Carbon Fiber Active Aero Front
Spoiler .................................................... 65
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES .............67
Instrument Cluster .................................67
Tachometer ............................................68
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge.............68
Fuel Level Gauge....................................69
Speedometer..........................................69
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY ............69
Instrument Cluster Display
Description .............................................69
Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Display ....................................................69
Reconfigurable Display Items ...............69
Customer Programmable Settings........73
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ........................74
Red Warning Lights................................75
Amber Warning Lights............................77
Green Telltale Indicator Lights ..............81
Blue Telltale Indicator Light...................82
Red Symbols...........................................82
Amber Symbols ......................................86
Green Symbols.......................................92
Blue Symbols..........................................93
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM ............93
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)
Cybersecurity..........................................94
EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS ...................94
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SAFETY
ACTIVE SAFETY SYSTEMS ........................95
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) ..........95
Active Torque Vectoring (ATV) —
If Equipped .............................................95
Dynamic Steering Torque (DST) ...........96
Drive Train Control (DTC) System —
If Equipped .............................................96
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).......... 96
Hill Start Assist (HSA)............................. 97
Panic Brake Assist (PBA)....................... 97
Traction Control System (TCS) ..............98
AUXILIARY DRIVING SYSTEMS.................98
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) System —
If Equipped ............................................98
Active Blind Spot Assist (ABSA) — If
Equipped .............................................101
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
System ..................................................104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................110
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS ....... 113
Occupant Restraint Systems
Features ..............................................113
Important Safety Precautions .............113
Seat Belt Systems ...............................114
Supplemental Restraint Systems
(SRS).....................................................120
Child Restraints ..................................129
Transporting Pets ..............................138
SAFETY TIPS ........................................139
Transporting Passengers .................... 139
Exhaust Gas .....................................139
Safety Checks You Should Make Inside
The Vehicle ..........................................139
Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle.............................141
STARTING AND OPERATING
STARTING THE ENGINE .........................142
Starting Procedure .............................. 142
Remote Starting System .....................142
Cold Weather Operation...................... 143
Extended Park Starting .......................143
If Engine Fails To Start ........................ 144
After Starting — Warming Up
The Engine ........................................... 144
Stopping The Engine ........................... 144
Turbocharger Cool Down .................... 145
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER —
IF EQUIPPED ..........................................145
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................145
Engine Break-In ................................... 145
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE.........................146
Electric Park Brake Operating
Modes .................................................. 147
Safe Hold ............................................. 148
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION................. 148
Display ................................................. 149
Gear Selector....................................... 149
Transmission Operating Modes ......... 150
Automatic Transmission Limp Home
Mode.................................................... 152
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI)
System ................................................. 153
Important Notes .................................. 153
ALFA DNA / PRO SELECTOR ................. 154
Alfa DNA System ................................. 154
Driving Modes ..................................... 155
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 157
STOP/START SYSTEM ........................... 158
Stop/Start System .............................. 158
Operating Mode .................................. 158
System Manual Activation/
Deactivation ........................................ 158
Possible Reasons The Engine Does
Not Autostop........................................ 158
Engine Restarting Conditions............. 159
Safety Functions ................................. 159
Irregular Operation.............................. 159
Vehicle Inactivity ................................. 159
SPEED LIMITER ..................................... 160
Description .......................................... 160
Activation ............................................. 160
Speed Limit Programming.................. 160
Exceeding The Programmed Speed... 160
Programmed Speed Icon Flashing..... 160
Deactivation ........................................ 160
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SPEED CONTROL (CRUISE
CONTROL) .............................................. 161
Speed Control Description ..................161
Activating..............................................161
Setting The Desired Speed .................162
Increasing/Decreasing Speed ............162
Recalling The Speed............................162
Deactivating .........................................163
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 163
System Description..............................163
Activation/Deactivation.......................164
Setting The Desired Speed .................165
To Vary The Speed Setting ..................166
Accelerating When Overtaking............166
Resuming The Speed ..........................166
Setting The Distance Between
Vehicles ................................................167
“Stop And Go” Function.......................168
Deactivation .........................................168
Limited Operation Warning .................168
Precautions While Driving ...................168
General Information ............................171
HIGHWAY ASSIST SYSTEM (HAS) —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 171
Activation/Deactivation.......................172
Operation..............................................172
Indications On The Display..................173
System Status ......................................173
Limited System Availability/
Operation..............................................174
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA) —
IF EQUIPPED...........................................175
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 175
Operation ............................................. 176
Indications On The Display ................. 176
System Status...................................... 177
Limited System Availability/
Operation ............................................. 177
TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION (TSR)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................178
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 179
Indications On The Display ................. 179
INTELLIGENT SPEED CONTROL (ISC)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................180
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 180
Indications On The Display ................. 180
Acceptance/Rejection Of The
Suggested Speed ................................ 180
DRIVER ATTENTION ASSIST (DAA) SYSTEM
— IF EQUIPPED .......................................181
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 181
System Intervention ............................ 181
PARKSENSE SYSTEM ............................182
Vehicles With Rear Sensors Only ....... 182
Vehicles With Front And Rear Sensors... 184
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED ........................187
Description........................................... 187
System Activation/Deactivation ......... 188
Symbols And Messages On The
Display.................................................. 188
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED .......................................... 189
Activation/Deactivation ...................... 190
Symbols And Messages On The
Display ................................................. 190
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES............................................. 192
Description .......................................... 192
Symbols And Messages On The
Display ................................................. 193
Important Notes .................................. 194
REFUELING THE VEHICLE ..................... 194
Refueling The Vehicle ......................... 194
Refueling Capacity .............................. 194
Refueling Procedure .......................... 194
VEHICLE LOADING................................. 195
Certification Label............................... 195
TRAILER TOWING .................................. 196
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING ............... 196
Saving Fuel .......................................... 196
Driving Style......................................... 197
Conditions Of Use................................ 197
Transporting Passengers.................... 197
Transporting Animals.......................... 197
Exhaust Gas......................................... 198
Performance — Quadrifoglio............... 198
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............ 200
SOS - EMERGENCY CALL ...................... 200
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BULB REPLACEMENT............................ 203
General Instructions ............................203
Types Of Bulbs .....................................204
Replacement Bulbs .............................204
Replacing Exterior Bulbs ....................205
Replacing Interior Bulbs ...................206
FUSES ................................................... 207
General Information ............................207
Fuse Location.......................................209
Control Unit Under Passenger Side
Footboard .............................................209
Luggage Compartment Fuse Box .......210
Control Unit Under Passenger Side
Footboard .............................................210
Under hood Power Distribution Center
(PDC).....................................................211
TIRE SERVICE KIT ................................ 212
Description ...........................................212
Inflation Procedure ..............................212
Checking And Restoring Tire
Pressure ...............................................215
Sealant Cartridge Replacement .........215
JUMP STARTING .................................... 215
Remote Battery Connection Posts......216
Jump Starting.......................................216
Bump Starting......................................217
REFUELING IN EMERGENCY................. 217
ENGINE OVERHEATING ......................... 218
MANUAL PARK RELEASE ...................... 219
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............. 219
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Models ........219
All Wheel Drive (AWD) Models ............220
TOW EYES .............................................. 220
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE
SYSTEM (EARS)......................................221
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............221
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED SERVICING .......................222
Periodic Checks ...................................222
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle ............... 222
Maintenance Plan — 2.0L T4
MAir Engine..........................................223
Maintenance Plan — 2.9 V6 Engine... 225
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .......................228
Checking Levels — 2.0L T4
MAir Engine..........................................228
Checking Levels — 2.9L V6 Engine ... 229
Engine Oil ............................................. 229
Engine Coolant Fluid ........................... 230
Washer Fluid For Windshield/
Headlights............................................ 230
Brake Fluid........................................... 231
Automatic Transmission Activation
System Oil ............................................231
Useful Advice For Extending The Life Of
Your Battery .........................................231
Battery.................................................. 231
Pressure Washing ............................... 232
BATTERY RECHARGING .........................232
Important Notes .................................. 232
DEALER SERVICE ...................................233
Engine Oil ............................................. 233
Engine Oil Filter ................................... 233
Air Filter ................................................ 233
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance........................................ 233
Lubricating Moving Parts Of The
Bodywork ............................................. 234
Windshield Wiper ................................ 234
Exhaust System................................... 235
Cooling System.................................... 236
Braking System ................................... 237
Automatic Transmission ..................... 238
Replacing The Battery......................... 238
RAISING THE VEHICLE .......................... 239
TIRES...................................................... 239
Tire Safety Information .................... 239
Tires — General Information .............. 245
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 250
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ............ 250
Tire Types............................................. 251
Tire Chains And Traction Devices ...... 252
Tire Rotation Recommendations ....... 252
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ........ 253
Treadwear............................................ 253
Traction Grades................................... 254
Temperature Grades........................... 254
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................ 254
BODYWORK ........................................... 256
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents .................................................. 256
Corrosion Warranty ............................. 256
Preserving The Bodywork ................... 256
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INTERIORS ............................................. 257
Seats And Fabric Parts ........................257
Leather Seats.......................................257
Plastic And Coated Parts.....................257
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped.............258
Genuine Leather Parts —
If Equipped ...........................................258
Carbon Fiber Parts...............................258
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IDENTIFICATION DATA........................... 259
Vehicle Identification Number ............259
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) Plate.............................................259
ENGINE .................................................. 259
POWER SUPPLY..................................... 260
TRANSMISSION ..................................... 261
BRAKES.................................................. 261
SUSPENSION ......................................... 262
STEERING SYSTEM ............................... 262
DIMENSIONS — 2.0L T4 MAir Engine... 263
DIMENSIONS — 2.9L V6 Engine ........... 264
WEIGHTS — 2.0L T4 MAir Engine ......... 264
WEIGHTS — 2.9L V6 Engine ................. 265
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ...........................265
Reformulated Gasoline .................. 266
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............. 266
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 266
MMT In Gasoline..................................266
Materials Added To Fuel ................... 266
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 267
FLUID CAPACITIES..................................268
2.0L T4 MAir Engine............................ 268
2.9L V6 Engine .................................... 268
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS.....................269
Engine Lubrication —
2.0L T4 MAir Engine............................ 269
Engine Lubrication —
2.9L V6 Engine .................................... 270
Chassis Lubrication —
2.0L T4 MAir Engine............................ 270
Chassis Lubrication — 2.9L V6
Engine .................................................. 271
PERFORMANCE — 2.0L T4
MAir Engine............................................271
PERFORMANCE — 2.9L V6 Engine .......271
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 272
Prepare For The Appointment ............ 272
Prepare A List ...................................... 272
Be Reasonable With Requests........... 272
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.................... 272
Alfa Romeo Customer Center............. 272
Alfa Romeo Customer Care
(Canada) .............................................. 272
Customer Assistance For The Hearing Or
Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY)............... 272
Service Contract ................................ 273
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................... 273
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............. 273
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C.................................. 273
In Canada ............................................ 273
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS ............ 274
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
In this section, you will find important informa-
tion to help you become familiar with the
features needed to operate your vehicle, and
how they function.
KEYS
Key Fob
Your vehicle uses a keyless ignition system.
This system includes a key fob and a keyless
push button ignition.
The Remote Keyless Entry key fob allows you
to lock or unlock the doors and trunk or acti-
vate the panic alarm from distances. The key
fob does not need to be pointed at the vehicle
to activate the system.
Key Fob
PANIC Function
The key fob contains a PANIC button. Should
you ever feel threatened, push this button and
the vehicle security alarm will sound.
To activate the PANIC function, push and hold
the PANIC button for at least one second.
When the panic alarm is active, the headlights
turn on, the turn signals flash, the horn honks
intermittently, and all interior adjustable lights
turn on. The panic alarm will remain active for
three minutes, and can be deactivated:
By pushing the PANIC button again
Automatically if the vehicle speed exceeds
5 mph (8 km/h)
In both cases, the panic alarm is immediately
deactivated. Operation
Door And Trunk Lid Unlock
Briefly pushing the unlock button on the key
fob will unlock the doors and trunk lid, turn on
the interior lights, and flash the turn signals
once (if activated from the radio system).
Push and release the unlock button on the key
fob once to unlock the driver side front door or
twice within one second to unlock all doors
and the trunk lid.
The current unlock setting can be changed
through the radio system menu, so that the
system unlocks:
All doors unlock on the first push of the key
fob unlock button.
Unlock the driver door on the first push of
the key fob unlock button.
WARNING!
Before exiting a vehicle, always shift the
automatic transmission into PARK, apply
the parking brake, turn the engine OFF,
remove the key fob from the vehicle and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, or in a location accessible to chil-
dren. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
Do not leave children or animals inside
parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior
heat build-up may cause serious injury or
death.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Flashing of the turn signals upon locking/
unlocking the doors and activation of the cour-
tesy light upon unlocking the doors can be
activated or deactivated through the radio
system. For further information, refer to the
Information and Entertainment System
Owner’s Manual Supplement.
The doors can also be unlocked by using the
emergency key, located inside the key fob.
Door And Trunk Lid Lock
Briefly pushing the lock button on the key fob
will lock the doors and trunk lid, turn off the
interior lights, and flash the turn signals (if
activated in the radio system).
If one or more doors are open, these doors will
also lock, and this is indicated by a rapid
flashing of the turn signals. The doors prepare
for locking, which becomes active from the
moment they are closed. The doors will unlock
again only if the key fob is detected inside the
passenger compartment.
The doors can be locked by using the emer-
gency key in the driver’s side door lock.
Trunk Lid Opening
Rapidly push the trunk lid key fob button twice
to open the trunk lid. The turn signals will flash
to indicate that the trunk lid has been opened.
Remote Start
The remote start button on the key fob
enables engine starting (push the button twice
within five seconds to start the engine).
Car Finder
Push the lock or unlock button to remotely and
temporarily turn on the turn signals and head-
lights.
This is useful for finding the vehicle easily in a
crowded area like a parking garage, for
example.
Pushing the lock or unlock button again will
restart the lights turn on timer (if the parking
lights functions were already active, it will
remain active).
This function is available only if the doors are
closed.
Replacing The Electronic Key Fob Battery
To replace the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Push the sides of the key fob inward and
extract the cover pulling downwards.
Key Fob Cover Removal
2. Remove the emergency key from its
housing.
Removing Emergency Key
3. Remove the battery plug by rotating it
counter clockwise.
Removing Battery Plug
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4. Remove the battery from its slot and
replace it with a new one of the same type.
Battery Location
Proceed in reverse order to reassemble the
key.
Request For Additional Keys
The system can recognize up to eight key fobs
with remote control.
To guarantee that the engine starts and the
vehicle operates correctly, use only electronic
key fobs specifically coded for the vehicle’s
electronics.
If an electronic key fob is coded for a vehicle,
it cannot be used on any other vehicle.
Duplicating Keys
If you need a replacement key fob, go to an
authorized dealer.
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to
all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in
this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop-
ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-
lage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom-
ettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the device must be installed
and operated to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons.
This equipment complies with Canada radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équi-
pement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps
CAUTION!
The battery replacement operation must be
done with care, in order not to damage the
electronic key.
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(Continued)
NOTA:
Des changements ou des modifications
n’ayant pas été expressément approuvés par
la partie responsable de la conformité pour-
raient révoquer l’autorisation d’utilisation de
l’équipement.
IGNITION SYSTEM
Operation
To activate the keyless ignition, the key fob
must be inside the passenger compartment.
Keyless Ignition START/STOP Ignition Button
The keyless ignition has the following modes:
OFF: engine off, steering locked. Some elec-
trical devices (e.g. central door locking
system, alarm, etc.) are still available.
ACC: all electrical devices are available. This
state can be entered by pushing the ignition
button once, without pressing the brake
pedal.
ON/RUN: engine starting. This state can be
entered by pushing the ignition button once
while pressing the brake pedal.
NOTE:
With the keyless ignition in the ACC position:
if 30 minutes pass with the gear selector in
PARK and the engine stopped, the keyless
ignition will automatically reset to the OFF
position.
With the engine started, it is possible to
remove the key fob from the vehicle. The
engine will remain running and the instru-
ment cluster will indicate the absence of the
key fob when the door is closed.
For more information on the engine start-up,
refer to "Starting The Engine" in "Starting And
Operating."
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
When exiting the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock your vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat-
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle, (or in a location accessible to chil-
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ACC or ON/RUN mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.
Be sure the parking brake is fully disen-
gaged before driving; failure to do so can
lead to brake failure and a collision.
Always fully apply the parking brake when
leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury. Also be certain to
leave the transmission in PARK. Failure to
do so may allow the vehicle to roll and
cause damage or injury.
Driving the vehicle with the parking brake
engaged, or repeated use of the parking
brake to slow the vehicle may cause
serious damage to the brake system.
WARNING! (Continued)
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Starting With A Discharged Key Fob Battery
If the key fob battery is discharged, proceed as
follows to start the vehicle:
1. Lift the front armrest.
2. Lay the key fob on the indicated spot in the
bottom of the center console, positioning
the key fob as shown in the following
image, while pushing the START/STOP
ignition button to start the ignition.
Key Fob Placement Location
General Information
The following regulatory statement applies to
all Radio Frequency (RF) devices equipped in
this vehicle:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules and with Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d`Innovation, Science and Economic Develop-
ment applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux
deux conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouil-
lage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en comprom-
ettre le fonctionnement.
La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las
siguientes dos condiciones:
1. es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no
cause interferencia perjudicial y
2. este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar
cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que
pueda causar su operación no deseada.
RF Exposure Requirements
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, the device must be installed
and operated to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons.
This equipment complies with Canada radia-
tion exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment should
be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20 cm between the radiator and your
body.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compli-
ance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies
pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équi-
pement doit être installé et utilisé avec un
minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la
source de rayonnement et votre corps
CAUTION!
If the Brake System Warning Light remains
on with the parking brake released, a brake
system malfunction is indicated. Have the
brake system serviced by an authorized
dealer immediately.
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