2022 ALFA ROMEO GIULIA User Manual

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If the light remains on when the parking brake

has been disengaged, and the fluid level is at the

full mark on the master cylinder reservoir, it

indicates a possible brake hydraulic system

malfunction or that a problem with the Brake

Booster has been detected by the Anti-Lock

Brake System (ABS) / Electronic Stability Control

(ESC) system. In this case, the light will remain on

until the condition has been corrected. If the

problem is related to the brake booster, the ABS

pump will run when applying the brake, and a

brake pedal pulsation may be felt during each

stop.

The dual brake system provides a reserve braking

capacity in the event of a failure to a portion of the

hydraulic system. A leak in either half of the dual

brake system is indicated by the Brake Warning

Light, which will turn on when the brake fluid level

in the master cylinder has dropped below a

specified level.

The light will remain on until the cause is

corrected.

NOTE:

The light may flash momentarily during sharp

cornering maneuvers, which change fluid level

conditions. The vehicle should have service

performed, and the brake fluid level checked.

If brake failure is indicated, immediate repair is

necessary.

Vehicles equipped with the Anti-Lock Brake

System (ABS) are also equipped with Electronic

Brake Force Distribution (EBD). In the event of an

EBD failure, the Brake Warning Light will turn on

along with the ABS Light. Immediate repair to the

ABS system is required.

Operation of the Brake Warning Light can be

checked by turning the ignition switch from the

OFF position to the ON/RUN position. The light

should illuminate for approximately two seconds.

The light should then turn off unless the parking

brake is applied or a brake fault is detected. If the

light does not illuminate, have the light inspected

by an authorized dealer.

The light also will turn on when the parking brake

is applied with the ignition switch in the ON/RUN

position.

NOTE:

This light shows only that the parking brake is

applied. It does not show the degree of brake

application.

Seat Belt Reminder Warning Light

When the ignition is first placed in the

ON/RUN position, if the driver’s seat

belt is unbuckled, a chime will sound

and the light will turn on. When driving,

if the driver or front passenger seat belt remains

unbuckled, the Seat Belt Reminder Light will flash

or remain on continuously and a chime will sound

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WARNING!

 The fault of the warning light is signaled by

the turning on of the icon on the instrument

panel. In this case, the warning light may not

indicate any faults with the restraint

systems. Before proceeding, contact an

authorized dealer to have the system

checked immediately.

 If the warning light does not turn on when the

ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on

when driving (together with the message on

the display), there might be a fault in the

restraint systems; in this case, the air bags or

pretensioners may not deploy in the event of

an accident or, in a lower number of cases,

they could deploy erroneously. Before

proceeding, contact an authorized dealer to

have the system checked immediately.