Below we show you some particularities to be aware of, in case an emergency start is required on an Alfa Romeo Giulia (a car that is also the subject of the course currently being delivered in the MM Checkstar training rooms).

To make it easier to connect the emergency cables, a 'false-pole' connection system has been adopted for the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which is located in the engine compartment, while the battery is physically located in the luggage compartment.

In the event of a discharged battery, it will be possible to make an emergency start by using the battery of another vehicle or by using an auxiliary battery; in all cases the battery used must have the same or slightly higher capacity than the discharged one. 

Alfa Romeo Giulia: standard models

Connect the positive (+) terminal of the auxiliary battery to the false positive terminal, located under the windshield display (see figure below), working as indicated:

1. Remove cover plate A, marked (+).
2. Lift the protective flap B so that the false positive pole C can be accessed.
3. Connect the clamp of the positive cable to the auxiliary battery (D) to the false pole C.
4. Finally, connect the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery to the false negative terminal, located on the headlamp crossmember, next to the engine bonnet lock.
5. Now proceed with the emergency start.

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio variant

1. Connect the positive (+) terminal of the auxiliary battery to the false positive terminal, located next to the right-hand engine bonnet lock, as follows:

- Unhinge and lower the protective flap A.

- Connect the clamp to the false positive pole (1)

2. Finally, connect the negative terminal of the auxiliary battery to negative pole 2, located on the headlamp crossmember, next to the right-hand engine bonnet lock.

Direct connection to battery poles

In cases where direct connection to the battery poles is necessary (e.g. checking battery charge status, connecting an additional battery for reprogramming operations of control units or infotainment devices, etc.), it will be necessary to comply with certain prescriptions, which are described below.

As mentioned, the battery is located on the right-hand side of the luggage compartment. To access it, the protective panel (1b) must be removed by turning the retaining pins (1a) counterclockwise as far as they will go, in order to release the retaining hooks located in positions (1c).

- Then remove the protective cover (1b) and after locating the (+) battery pole, connect the positive terminal of the ancillary battery cable to it.

- Then connect the negative cable clamp to the nut (1), near the (-) battery terminal.

ImportantThe connection on the negative pole must only be made on the nut (1) and NEVER directly on the terminal (2).

 

            

Manual boot release

Attention: with disconnected battery, it will not be possible to open the luggage compartment neither with a key nor by means of the special button in the cockpitTherefore, before disconnecting the battery it will be necessary to pull the manual bonnet opening lanyard, as shown below:

1. Turn the cap (2) to the left of the lock and pull out the lanyard connected to it
2. Close the bonnet, taking care that the free end of the lanyard remains outside the luggage compartment.
3. In this condition it will be possible to open the bonnet manually, by pulling the lanyard to the left and acting on the lever (1) which locks the lock.
4. When finished, reconnect the battery and replace the lanyard in its original place; then close the protective cap (2).

          

See you in the next 'Technical Pills'. Good work. 

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