Alfa Romeo GIULIA User guide

OWNER HANDBOOK
ENGLISH

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Dear Customer,
We would like to congratulate and thank you for choosing an Alfa Romeo.
We have written this handbook to help you get to know all the features of your vehicle and use it in the best possible way.This vehicle
is intended for daily use as well as for specific uses. Please take your time to familiarise with all the dynamic features of your car.
Here you will find information, advice and important warnings regarding use of your vehicle and how to achieve the best performance
from the technical features of your Alfa Romeo.
You are advised to read it right through before taking to the road for the first time, to become familiar with the controls and above all
with those concerning brakes, steering and gearbox; at the same time, you can understand the vehicle behaviour on different road
surfaces.
This document also 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.
After reading it, you are advised to keep the handbook inside the vehicle, for an easy reference and for making sure it remains on
board the vehicle should it be sold.
In the attached Warranty Booklet you will also find the description of the Services that Alfa Romeo offers to its customers, the
Warranty Certificate and the detail of the terms and conditions for maintaining its validity.
We are sure that these will help you to get in touch with and appreciate your new car and the service provided by the people at Alfa
Romeo.
Enjoy reading. Happy motoring!

READ THIS CAREFULLY
REFUELLING
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.
For further details on the use of the correct fuel see the "Refuelling the vehicle" paragraph in the "Starting and driving" chapter.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Versions with mechanical gearbox
Make sure the electric parking brake is engaged, press the clutch pedal and then press the ignition button briefly.
Versions with automatic transmission
Make sure that the electric parking brake is engaged and that the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and then press the
ignition device 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, after buying the vehicle, you decide to add electrical accessories (with the risk of gradually draining the battery), contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. They can calculate the overall electrical requirement and check that the vehicle's electric system can support the required load.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance of the car is essential for ensuring that it maintains its performance and its safety features, its environmental friendliness and
low running costs for a long time to come.

VEHICLE CHANGES / ALTERATIONS
IMPORTANTAny change or alteration of the vehicle might seriously affect its safety and road holding, thus causing accidents, in
which the occupants could even be fatally injured.
IMPORTANTThe use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) 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.
IMPORTANTIf mobile phones/laptops/smartphones/tablets are inside the vehicle and/or close to the electronic key, reduced
performance of the Keyless Start system may occur.
ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BYTHE OWNER
If after buying the vehicle, 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 burden the electrical supply, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership, whose
personnel will check whether the vehicles's electrical system is able to withstand the load required, or whether it needs to be
integrated with a more powerful battery.
IMPORTANTTake care when fitting additional spoilers, alloy wheel rims or non-standard wheel hubs: they could reduce the
ventilation of the brakes and affect efficiency under sharp, repeated braking or on long descents. Make sure that nothing obstructs
the pedal stroke (mats, etc.).
Alfa Romeo S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by
Alfa Romeo S.p.A. and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.
INSTALLING ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electrical and electronic devices installed after buying the car in the context of after-sales service must carry the following label
:
Alfa Romeo S.p.A. authorises the installation of transceivers provided that installation is carried out at a specialised centre, in a
workmanlike fashion and in compliance with manufacturer's specifications.
IMPORTANTTraffic police may not allow the vehicle on the road if devices have been installed which modify the features of the
vehicle.This may also cause invalidation of warranty in relation to faults caused by the change either directly or indirectly related to
it.
Alfa Romeo S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by
Alfa Romeo S.p.A. and/or not installed in compliance with the provided instructions.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS AND MOBILE PHONES
Radio transmitter equipment (vehicle mobile phones, CB radios, amateur radio etc.) cannot be used inside the vehicle unless a
separate aerial 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
EC-approved mobile phones is concerned (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), follow the usage instructions provided by the mobile phone
Manufacturer.
IMPORTANTThe use of these devices inside the passenger compartment (without an external aerial) may cause the electrical
systems to malfunction.This could compromise the safety of the car in addition to constituting a potential hazard for passengers'
health.
IMPORTANT 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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USE OF THE OWNER HANDBOOK
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Each time direction instructions (left/right or forwards/backwards) about the vehicle are given, these must be understood as
regarding an occupant in the driver's seat. Special cases not complying with this rule will be specified as appropriate in the text.
The figures in the Owner Handbook are provided by way of example only: this might imply that some details of the image do not
correspond to the actual arrangement of your vehicle. In addition, the Handbook has been conceived considering vehicles with
steering wheel on the left side; it is therefore possible that on vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, the position or
construction of some controls is not exactly mirror-like with respect to the figure.
To identify the chapter with the information needed you can consult the index at the end of this Owner Handbook.
Chapters can be rapidly identified with dedicated graphic tabs, at the side of each odd page. A few pages further there is a key for
getting to know the chapter order and the relevant symbols in the tabs.There is in any case a textual indication of the current chapter
at the side of each even page.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
While reading this Owner Handbook you will find a series of WARNINGS to prevent procedures that could damage your vehicle.
There are also PRECAUTIONS that must be carefully followed to prevent incorrect use of the components of the vehicle, which could
cause accidents or injuries.
Therefore all WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS must always be carefully followed.
WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS are recalled in the text with the following symbols:
personal safety;
vehicle safety;
environmental protection.
NOTEThese symbols, when necessary, are indicated besides the title or at the end of the line and are followed by a number.That
number recalls the corresponding warning at the end of the relevant section.
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IMPORTANT
This Owner Handbook describes all vehicle versions. Optional contents, 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 (where provided).
All data contained in this publication are intended to help you use your vehicle in the best possible way. Alfa Romeo S.p.A. 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 an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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SYMBOLS
Some car components have coloured labels whose symbols indicate precautions to be observed when using this component. See
below for a brief description of each symbol summarising the contents herein. Always take great care to all warnings herein.
READ THE USER'S
MANUAL
DO NOTTOUCH WITH
HANDS
IT CAN START
AUTOMATICALLY ALSO
WITH ENGINE OFF
PROTECTYOUR EYES
DO NOT OPENTHE CAP
WHEN THE ENGINE IS
HOT
DO NOT OPEN: HIGH
PRESSURE GAS
KEEP CHILDREN ATA
DISTANCE BURSTING
MOVING PARTS KEEP PARTS
OF YOUR BODY AND
CLOTHES AWAY
DO NOT APPROACH
FLAMES CORROSIVE LIQUID HIGH VOLTAGE
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GRAPHICAL INDEX
KNOWING YOUR CAR
KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
SAFETY
STARTING AND DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND CARE
TECHNICAL DATA
INDEX

FRONTVIEW
HEADLIGHTS
Types of bulbs ..................183
Bulb replacement ...............185
WHEELS
Rims and tyres provided .........253
Tyre pressure ...................255
Tire Repair Kit ..................195
DOOR MIRRORS
Adjustment ......................37
DOORS
Central opening/closing ...........25
CHECKING LEVELS
Checking levels .................218
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Operation .......................45
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FRONT VIEW (QUADRIFOGLIO VERSION)
HEADLIGHTS
Types of bulbs ..................183
Bulb replacement ...............185
WHEELS
Rims and tyres ..................253
Tyre pressure ...................255
Tire Repair Kit ..................195
DOOR MIRRORS
Adjustment ......................37
DOORS
Central opening/closing ...........25
CHECKING LEVELS
Checking levels .................218
WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Operation .......................45
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REAR VIEW
REAR LIGHTS
External lights ...................38
BOOT
Opening/closing ..................57
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REAR VIEW (QUADRIFOGLIO VERSION)
REAR LIGHTS
External lights ...................38
BOOT
Opening/closing ..................57
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
LIGHTSWITCH
External lights....................38
AIR DIFFUSERS
Climate control ...................47
LEFTSTALK
Main beam headlights.............40
Direction indicators...............41
CONTROLS ON STEERING WHEEL
Cruise Control ..................155
INSTRUMENTPANEL
Control panel and on-board
instruments ........................66
STEERING WHEEL
Adjustments .....................35
Front airbags ...................131
RIGHTSTALK
Window washing..................45
CONNECT
CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM
Automatic dual-zone climate control
system .............................48
GLOVE COMPARTMENT ..........59
PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG ......134
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
1. Light switch; 2. Air diffusers; 3. Left stalk; 4. Steering wheel controls; 5. Instrument panel; 6. Steering wheel;
7. Right stalk; 8. Connect; 9. Automatic dual-zone climate control system; 10. Glove compartment; 11. Passenger side air bag;
12. Bonnet release lever.
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VEHICLE INTERIOR
SEATS
Adjustments .....................30
ELECTRIC WINDOWS / ELECTRIC
DOOR MIRRORS
Electric windows .................54
Electric door mirrors control ......37
GEARBOX/TRANSMISSION
Using the transmission ..........143
Using the manual gearbox .......143
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
Operation ......................182
“Alfa DNA™ Pro” SYSTEM
Operation ......................148
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