Cybersecurity; Tips - Alfa Romeo Giulia 2020 Manual

CYBERSECURITY

Your vehicle may be a connected vehicle and
may be equipped with both wired and wireless
networks. These networks allow your vehicle
to send and receive information. This informa-
tion allows systems and features in your
vehicle to function properly.
Your vehicle may be equipped with certain
security features to reduce the risk of unau-
thorized and unlawful access to vehicle
systems and wireless
Vehicle software technology continues to
evolve over time and FCA US LLC, working with
its suppliers, evaluates and takes appropriate
steps as needed. Similar to a computer or
other devices, your vehicle may require soft-
ware updates to improve the usability and
performance of your systems or to reduce the
potential risk of unauthorized and unlawful
access to your vehicle systems.
The risk of unauthorized and unlawful access
to your vehicle systems may still exist, even if
the most recent version of vehicle software
(such as Information and Entertainment
System software) is installed.
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It is not possible to know or to predict all of the
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possible outcomes if your vehicle's systems
are breached. It may be possible that vehicle
systems, including safety related systems,
could be impaired or a loss of vehicle control
could occur that may result in an accident
involving serious injury or death.
ONLY insert media (e.g., USB or SD card)
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communications.
into your vehicle if it came from a trusted
source. Media of unknown origin could
possibly contain malicious software, and if
installed in your vehicle, it may increase
the possibility for vehicle systems to be
breached.
As always, if you experience unusual
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vehicle behavior, take your vehicle to your
nearest authorized dealer immediately.
NOTE:
FCA US LLC or your dealer may contact you
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directly regarding software updates.
To help further improve vehicle security and

minimize the potential risk of a security
breach, vehicle owners should only connect
and use trusted media devices (e.g.
personal mobile phones or USBs).
WARNING!
Privacy of any wireless and wired communica-
tions cannot be assured. Third parties may
unlawfully intercept information and private
communications without your consent.

TIPS

Road safety
Learn how to use the various systems and
read the instructions carefully before driving.
WARNING!
ALWAYS drive safely with your hands on the
wheel. You have full responsibility and
assume all risks related to the use of the
features and applications in this vehicle.
Only use these features and applications
when it is safe to do so. Failure to do so
may result in an accident involving serious
injury or death.
Reception conditions
Reception conditions change constantly while
driving. The presence of mountains, buildings
or bridges, especially when you are far away
from the broadcaster, may interfere with the
radio reception.
NOTE:
The volume may be adjusted when receiving
traffic information and news.