2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Adjustment Of Seats
The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia was a beautiful mix of Italian style and high-performance engineering. Its seats were carefully built to make the driver and passengers more comfortable. The 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia seat setup directions covered a lot of ground, from changing the position of the seats and the support for your lower back to using the memory settings and heating features. These directions were very detailed so that people could customize their seating to their liking. This shows that Alfa Romeo is dedicated to making high-end cars that are a perfect mix of luxury, performance, and ergonomic design.
SEATS
The front seats can be adjusted to ensure maximum comfort for the occupants. When adjusting the driver’s seat, keep the shoulders resting firmly against the backrest, and the wrists within reach of the top of the steering wheel. The driver must also be able to fully press the brake pedal.
Warning
- It is dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
- Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
- Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Power Seats
Note: The confirmation of the seats may vary according to the versions.
The power seat switches are located on the outboard side of the seat near the floor. Use these switches to move the driver’s seat up, down, forward, rearward, or to recline the seatback.
Power Seat Adjustment
- Seat Adjustment
- Recline Adjustment
- Lumbar Adjustment
Caution: Do not place any article under a power seat or impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s path.
- Forward/Rearward Adjustment
Push the seat switch forward or rearward to adjust to your desired position. - Seatback Recline
The angle of the seatback can be adjusted forward or rearward. Push the seatback switch in the desired direction, and the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached. - Power Lumbar
The power lumbar switch is located on the outboard side of the power seat. Push the switch forward or rearward to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Push the switch upward or downward to raise or lower the lumbar support. - Height Adjustment
The height of the seats can be adjusted up or down. Pull upward or push downward on the seat switch, and the seat will move in the direction of the switch. Release the switch when the desired position is reached. - Seat Angle Adjustment (Tilting) — If Equipped
The seat angle can be adjusted in four directions. Lift or push the front part of the seat switch to move the front part of the seat in the corresponding direction. Release the seat switch when the seat has reached the desired position. - Power Bolster Adjustment — If Equipped
Push the power bolster adjustment buttons to regulate the width of the backrest through the lateral padding.
- Seat Cushion Extension — If Equipped
Lift the adjustment lever and push the front of the cushion forward or rearward to extend the cushion by a few inches (centimeters).
Driver Memory Seat
Storing and recalling can be done with the ignition in the ON mode, vehicle speed at 0 mph (0 km/h), and the driver’s side door closed, or for three minutes after having opened the driver’s side door. An audible chime is heard to confirm a memory profile is set or recalled. To set a memory profile, first adjust your seat (and power mirror position if desired) until you are in the desired position. Then, push the memory button you want to assign the set position to for 1.5 seconds. When a new seat position is memorized, the previously memorized position on the same button is automatically overwritten. Recalling a memorized position can also be done for approximately three minutes after the doors are opened and for approximately one minute after the engine is stopped. To recall a memorized position, push the assigned button briefly.
Warning
- Adjusting a seat while driving may be dangerous. Moving a seat while driving could result in loss of control which could cause a collision and serious injury or death.
- Seats should be adjusted before fastening the seat belts and while the vehicle is parked. Serious injury or death could result from a poorly adjusted seat belt.
- Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest. In a collision, you could slide under the seat belt, which could result in serious injury or death.
Heated Seats — If Equipped
With the engine in the ON position, push the driver or passenger heated seat button located on the instrument panel.
Heated Seat Buttons
You can select three heating levels:
- Maximum — three LED indicators illuminated on the buttons
- Average — two LED indicators illuminated on the buttons
- Minimum — one LED indicator illuminated on the buttons
- After selecting a heating level, heat will be felt within a few minutes.
A quick push of the heated seat button will select the heat levels in order of highest to lowest. A fourth push of the button will turn the heated seat off. The “minimum” setting is automatically deactivated once a certain period of time has elapsed. This varies on a
case-by-case basis, in accordance with the specific operating conditions.
Note: The heated seat function can only be activated in temperatures below 39°F (4°C).
Vehicles Equipped With Remote Start
On models that are equipped with remote start, the front heated seats can be programmed to come on during remote start. The feature can be activated through the Information and Entertainment System. Refer to the Information and Entertainment System Owner’s Manual Supplement for further information.
Rear Heated Seats
If equipped with rear heated seats, the controls can be found on the rear of the center console and will function the same as the front heated seat controls.
Note: To preserve the battery charge, this function cannot be activated when the engine is off.
Warning
- Persons who are unable to feel pain in the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical conditions must exercise care when using the seat heater. It may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used for long periods of time.
- Do not place anything on the seat or seatback that insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. Sitting in a seat that has been overheated could cause serious burns due to the increased surface temperature of the seat.
Rear Seats
The rear seats allow for three passengers.
Note: Middle Seat: The rear seat is designed as a 4+1 seat vehicle. The middle seat is of limited use. It is recommended that this seat only be used by a person who can use the backrest as a substitute for the head restraint.
The seats and the seatbelts are considered components of the vehicle’s Occupant Restraint System.
Note: Refer to the “Seat Belt Systems” in “Safety” for further information.
Split Folding Rear Seat
The rear seatbacks can be folded forward to provide an additional storage area.
Partial Extension Of The Luggage Compartment (1/3 Or 2/3)
Extending the right side of the trunk allows you to carry two passengers on the left part of the rear seat, while extending the left side allows you to carry one passenger.
Proceed as follows:
- Completely lower the rear seat head restraints.
- Place the seatbelt so that it doesn’t impede the movement of the backrest while tilting it.
- From inside the luggage compartment, operate lever 1 to tilt the left part or lever 2 to tilt the right part of the backrest: it will automatically tilt forward. If necessary, assist the backrest during the initial stage of tilting.
Seat Release Levers
- Left Side Seat Release Lever
- Right Side Seat Release Lever
Full Expansion Of The Trunk
Tilting the rear seat forward completely allows maximum loading volume.
Proceed as follows:
- Completely lower the rear seat head restraints.
- Place the seatbelts so that they don’t impede the movement of the backrest while tilting it.
- From inside the luggage compartment, use levers 1 and 2 to fold down the backrests; these will fold down forwards automatically. If necessary, accompany the backrests during the initial stage of tilting.
Repositioning The Backrests
Move the seatbelts to the side, making sure that they are correctly extended and not twisted, and that they are not trapped behind the backrests of the seats. Make sure the seatbelts are in the front of the seatback and lift the backrests, pushing them back until you hear the locking click on both latch mechanisms.
Warning: Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into position. If the seatback is not securely locked into position the seat will not provide the proper stability for child seats and/or passengers. An improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
Center Backrest Section Tilting
The center backrest can be tilted forward for a “Ski-Pass Through” feature from the trunk. Before tilting the backrest, make sure that the rear center seatbelt is not fastened and that there are not any objects in the middle part of the cushion. Using the release strap, release the center part of the backrest from its housing and tilt it using the head restraint.
Center Backrest Section Repositioning
Using the head restraint, lift the center portion upwards, accompanying it during its movement, and lightly push to make sure that it is properly attached. Make sure that the armrest is properly attached by attempting to move it. If it is not attached, repeat the operation.
Easy Entry Function
The Easy Entry function is designed to retract the driver-side seat automatically by 2.36 in (60 mm) to make it easier for the driver to get in and out of the car. The movement is activated only if the seat is set to a driving position which is in front of the B pillar of the vehicle. The function is associated with power front seats for each of the three stored positions. The Easy Entry function can be activated/deactivated through the Information and Entertainment System.
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to reduce the risk of injury by restricting head movement in the event of a rear impact. Head restraints should be adjusted so that the top of the head restraint is located above the top of your ear.
Warning
- A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
- Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
- ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
- Do not place items over the top of the Reactive Head Restraint, such as coats, seat covers or portable DVD players. These items may interfere with the operation of the Reactive Head Restraint in the event of a collision and could result in serious injury or death.
Front Head Restraints (Adjustments)
The front head restraints may be height-adjustable. To adjust them, operate as follows:
- Upward adjustment: Raise the head restraint until it clicks into place.
- Downward adjustment: Push the adjustment button and push downward on the head restraint to lower.
Warning
- All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
- Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
Note: To allow maximum visibility for the driver, if the head restraints are not in use, lower the head restraint all the way.
Rear Head Restraints (Adjustments)
Warning
- All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the head restraints are placed in their proper positions in order to minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash.
- Head restraints should never be adjusted while the vehicle is in motion. Driving a vehicle with head restraints improperly adjusted or removed could cause serious injury or death in the event of a collision.
The height of the outboard head restraints can be adjusted. The head restraint of the center seat can only be removed. The height cannot be adjusted. For upward adjustment, pull up the head restraint until it clicks into place. For downward adjustment, push the adjustment button and lower the head restraint while holding the button to the desired height.
Rear Head Restraint
- Adjustment Button
- Release Button
Note: To allow maximum visibility for the driver, if the head restraints are not in use, lower the head restraint all the way.
Head Restraints (Removal)
To remove the head restraints, proceed as follows:
- Raise the head restraints to their maximum height.
- Push the adjustment button and the release button at the side of the two supports.
- Remove the head restraints by pulling them upwards.
To reinstall the head restraints, proceed as follows:
- Hold down both the adjustment button and release button while placing the head restraint post into the holes.
- Then, reposition the head restraint to the appropriate height for the passengers.
Warning
- A loose head restraint thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could cause serious injury or death to occupants of the vehicle.
- Always securely stow removed head restraints in a location outside the occupant compartment.
- ALL the head restraints MUST be reinstalled in the vehicle to properly protect the occupants. Follow the re-installation instructions above prior to operating the vehicle or occupying a seat.
FAQ’s
A: To adjust the driver’s seat position, use the seat adjustment controls typically located on the side of the seat. You can move the seat forward or backward, adjust the seatback angle, and raise or lower the seat.
A: Many Giulia models feature a memory function that allows you to save and recall preferred seat settings for different drivers.
A: To set a seat memory position, adjust the seat to your preferred settings and press and hold the memory button (usually labeled “M” or “Memory”). To recall, press the corresponding memory button.
A: Yes, the Giulia’s seats often have lumbar support adjustment controls. Use these controls to customize the level of lumbar support.
A: The seat heating function is designed to warm the seats in cold weather. Typically, you can activate it using buttons or controls on the seat or dashboard.
A: Yes, passenger seats are often adjustable in similar ways, allowing passengers to find their preferred seating position.
A: Yes, headrests in the Giulia’s seats are usually adjustable. You can move them up or down to achieve the desired height.
A: Some Giulia models may offer seat cushion extenders that provide additional support for the legs.
A: The steering wheel position is typically adjusted using controls located on the steering column. Tilt the wheel up, down, in, or out to find a comfortable position.
A: The rear seats in the Giulia are typically fixed and cannot be reclined.
A: If the power seats are not functioning correctly, check the fuses and consult the owner’s manual for troubleshooting steps. If issues persist, contact a service professional.
A: Cleaning and maintenance guidelines for the seats can often be found in the owner’s manual. Use recommended cleaning products and avoid harsh chemicals that may damage the upholstery.
A: Retrofitting additional seat features or accessories may be possible, but it’s recommended to consult with an authorized dealer or professional for compatibility and installation.
A: If the seatbelt is not retracting as it should, make sure there are no obstructions in the belt’s path. If problems persist, have the seatbelt system inspected and repaired.
A: Guidelines for child safety seats can be found in the owner’s manual and may include information about using the LATCH system and proper seat placement for child safety seats.