Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Handbook Manual page 163

The SOS service is valid for 5 years from
delivery of the vehicle; in any case, it is
advisable to consult the Connectivity
section of the official Alfa Romeo
website for updates on the terms of
service.
The ASSIST function is activated:
automatically (for versions/markets,
where provided) following malfunctions
of the braking system, fuel system,
engine, etc.
manually by selecting the appropriate
menu fig. 161 on the Connect system (for
versions/markets where provided).
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The SOS and ASSIST functions are
active with:
ignition device is at ON;
ignition device in STOP position and
Connect system display on.
After the SOS and ASSIST functions
(for versions/markets, where provided)
have been activated automatically or
manually, pressing the corresponding
button will send the position data to the
operational centre and make a voice call
to an operator.
NOTE If the SOS or Assist functions do
not work, the fault in the system will be
indicated on the display. Go as soon as
possible to an authorised workshop to
have the function repaired.
NOTE The correct operation of the SOS
and ASSIST services will be guaranteed
only by a good network coverage.
WARNING The SOS Call and ASSIST Call
functions may not be available for the
first minute after the vehicle is started.
Privacy: GPS location is always
active, for both SOS and Assist calls.
Deactivating it via the "Settings" menu
of the Connect system will make some
of the other services unavailable (see
the "Settings" chapter of the Connect
system for more details).
WARNING The
bottom left of the Connect system
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display when the geolocation function
is active (ON). When geolocation is on,
the vehicle position is tracked to enable
the functions that require it. When
geolocation is off, the vehicle position is
only tracked by the navigation, safety,
insurance and driver assistance systems
(where provided). See the Connect
system "Settings" chapter to deactivate
the function.
MANUAL SOS CALL
In the event of need, hold the SOS
button on the front ceiling light fig. 159
pressed for 2 seconds or press the
button fig. 160 on the Connect display
(for versions/markets where provided).
The SOS button located on the ceiling
light will light up after connecting to an
SOS operator and will turn off when the
connection is ended.
NOTE If the SOS call button is pressed
by mistake, it is possible to press it
again within 10 seconds to cancel the
operation or press the cancel button on
the Connect system display.
Once the connection has been
established, the following data will
be automatically transmitted to the
icon is shown at the
Operations Centre, as authorised by the
customer:
indication that the occupant has made
an SOS call;
the brand of the vehicle;
the most recent known GPS
coordinates of the vehicle.
If you are able to speak to the operator,
do so through the car audio to provide
additional information about the request
for help.
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