Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Handbook Manual page 80

The default setting is "Sound and
Display".
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When the engine is started the warning
light turns on to signal the driver that the
system is active.
Activation / deactivation
The system can be
activated/deactivated using the "Driver
Assistance" menu and then selecting
"Safety" on the Connect system.
Sensors
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The sensors are activated when any
forward gear is engaged at a speed equal
to or higher than 6 mph (10 km/h), or
when reverse gear is engaged.
The sensors are temporarily deactivated
when the car is stationary and the P
(Park) mode active.
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The detection area of the system covers
about a lane on both sides of the car
(around 10 ft / 3 metres).
This area begins from the door mirror
and extends for about 6 metres towards
the rear part of the vehicle.
When the sensors are active the system
monitors the detection areas on both
sides of the car and warns the driver
about the possible presence of cars in
these areas.
While driving, the system monitors
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the detection area in three different
situations:
when you are being overtaken by a
vehicle;
when you are overtaking a vehicle;
when a vehicle approaches from the
side;
to check whether it is necessary to send
a signal to the driver on both sides.
Important notes
The system does not signal the presence
of fixed object (e.g. safety barriers,
poles, walls, etc.). However, in some
circumstances, the system may activate
in the presence of these objects. This
behaviour is normal and does not
indicate a system malfunction.
The system does not warn the driver
about the presence of cars coming from
the opposite direction, in the adjacent
lanes.
If a trailer is hitched to the car, the
system automatically deactivates.
For the system to operate correctly,
the rear bumper area where the radar
sensors are located must stay free from
snow, ice and dirt gathered from the road
surface.
Do not cover the rear bumper area where
the radar sensors are located with any
object (e.g. adhesives, bike rack, etc.).
If, after purchasing the vehicle, you
wish to install the tow hook, you need to
deactivate the system via the Connect
system. To access the function, on the
main menu select the following items in
sequence: "Settings", "Safety" and "Blind
Spot Alert".
Rear view
The system detects vehicles
approaching from the rear of the car
on both sides and entering the rear
detection area with a difference in speed
of less than approximately 25 mph
(40 km/h) with respect to your car.
Overtaking vehicles
If another vehicle is overtaken slowly
(with a difference in speed of less than
about 15.5 mph / 25 km/h) and this stays
in the blind spot for about 1.5 seconds,
the warning light on the door mirror of
the corresponding side lights up.