Cold Weather Operation; Extended Park Starting; How To Use Remote Start - Alfa Romeo Giulia 2017 Owner's Manual

How to use Remote Start

All of the following conditions must be
met before the engine will remote start:
Gear selector in PARK (P).
Doors closed.
Hood closed.
Trunk closed.
Hazard switch off.
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal
not pressed).
Battery at an acceptable charge
level.
PANIC button not pushed.
System not disabled from previous
remote start event.
Vehicle alarm system indicator
flashing.
Ignition in the OFF mode (if equipped
with keyless ignition system).
Fuel level meets minimum
requirement.
Remote Start Comfort Systems — If
Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the
heated steering wheel and driver
heated seat features will automatically
turn on in cold weather.
These features will stay on through the
duration of remote start also until the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN mode.
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Remote Start Windshield Wiper
De–Icer Activation — If Equipped
When remote start is active and the
outside ambient temperature is less
than 39°F (4°C), the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will be enabled. Exiting remote
start will resume previous operation,
except if the Windshield Wiper De-Icer
is active.
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer timer and
operation will continue.

Cold Weather Operation

To prevent possible engine damage
while starting at low temperatures, this
vehicle will inhibit engine cranking when
the ambient temperature is less than
–22° F (–30° C) and the oil temperature
sensor reading indicates an engine
block heater has not been used. An
externally-powered electric engine
block heater is available as optional
equipment or from your authorized
dealer.
The message "plug in engine heater"
will be displayed in the instrument
cluster when the ambient temperature
is below 5° F (–15° C) at the time the
engine is shut off as a reminder to avoid
possible crank delays at the next cold
start.
Caution!
Use of the recommended oil and adhering
to the prescribed oil change intervals is
important to prevent engine damage and
ensure satisfactory starting in cold
conditions.

Extended Park Starting

If the vehicle has not been started or
driven for at least 35 days, it is
advisable to follow the indications
below.
To start the engine, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly push the ignition button
2. If the engine does not start, wait five
seconds and let the starter cool down
and then repeat the starting procedure
3. If the engine does not start after
eight attempts, let the starter cool down
for at least 10 seconds, and then repeat
the starting procedure
If the problem persists, contact your
authorized dealer.
Note: After prolonged vehicle inactivity,
very difficult starting, that can be
noticed through rapid fatigue of the
starter, might also be due to a
discharged battery. In this case, see the
"Emergency Starting" section in the "In
Case Of Emergency" chapter.