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❒sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge;
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒check and top up, if required, fluid
levels (engine coolant, brake fluid,
windscreen washer fluid, power steer-
ing fluid, battery fluid, etc);
❒ change engine oil and oil filter (petrol
versions);
❒change engine oil and oil filter, if re-
quired (diesel versions);
❒ replace pollen filter.
ADDITIONAL
CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen washer fluid level;
❒ tyre pressure and conditions.
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Se-
leniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Techni-
cal specifications”).
ANNUAL INSPECTION
SCHEDULE
For cars with an annual mileage of be-
low 30,000 km (for example about
15,000 km) the following Annual In-
spection Schedule is advised:
❒check tyre conditions/wear and ad-
just pressure if required (including the
spare wheel);
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, boot lights, passenger com-
partment lights, glovebox light, warn-
ing lights, etc.);
❒ check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration;
❒check windscreen/rear window blade
position/wear;
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
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WARNING - Battery
The charge in the battery should be
checked at the start of winter to limit
the risk of electrolyte freezing.
This check should be carried out more
frequently if the car is used mainly for
short trips, or if it is fitted with acces-
sories that permanently absorb electric-
ity even with the ignition key removed,
especially in the case of after market ac-
cessories. If the car is used in hot cli-
mates or particularly harsh conditions
it is wise to check the level of the bat-
tery fluid (electrolyte) more frequently
than specified in the Service schedule.Car maintenance should
be entrusted to Alfa
Romeo Authorized Ser-
vices. For routine and minor
maintenance operations you
wish to carry out yourself, al-
ways make sure you have the
proper equipment, genuine Alfa
Romeo spare parts and the nec-
essary fluids; do not however
carry out these operations if
you have no experience.WARNING - Diesel filter
Topping up with diesel fuel not comply-
ing with EN590 European Norm might
make it necessary to replace the filter
more frequently than indicated in the
Service schedule.
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Brake fluid is poisonous
and highly corrosive. In
the event of accidental contact,
wash the parts involved im-
mediately with neutral soap
and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor imme-
diately if the fluid is swal-
lowed.
WARNING
Symbolπon the con-
tainer indicates syn-
thetic brake fluid, distinguish-
ing it from the mineral kind.
Using mineral fluids irre-
versibly damages the special
braking system rubber seals.
WARNING
AIR FILTER/
POLLEN FILTER
Air cleaner or pollen filter replacement
shall be carried out at Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
DIESEL FUEL FILTER
DRAINING THE
CONDENSE
The presence of water in
the fuel circuit can se-
verely damage the in-
jection system and make the en-
gine misfire. If the warning light
cturns on (on certain versions
together with a message on the
display) contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services as soon as
possible to have the bleeding
operation carried out. Should
the warning light turn on after
refuelling, water has probably
been poured into the tank: turn
the engine off immediately and
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
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External lights .......................... 70
Eyeglasses holder ..................... 87
Fix &Go automatic (device) ...... 186
Flashing the headlights ............. 70
Fluid level checks ..................... 226
Fluids and lubricants ................. 261
Follow me home (device) ......... 71
Front air bags .......................... 137
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 201
– control ............................... 78
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 197
– control ............................... 72
Fuel
– consumption ...................... 263
– fuel cut-off switch ................ 81
– fuel gauge ......................... 22
Fuel cut-off and power
supply switches ...................... 81
Fuel feed ................................ 250
Fuel filler cap ........................... 122
Fuses (replacement) ................. 205Gearbox (use) ........................ 152
Glass/can holder ...................... 87
Glove compartment .................. 85
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ................ 203
Handbrake .............................. 151
Hazard lights ........................... 72
Head restraints .................... 48-49
Headlight washer
– control ............................... 73
– fluid level ........................... 231
Headlights ............................... 65
– adjusting headlight beam ..... 102
– headlight adjustment abroad 103
– headlight aiming device ....... 102
– front fog light adjustment ..... 103
Hill Holder system .................... 107
Identification data .................... 246
If an exterior light burns out ....... 192
If an interior light burns out ....... 201
Ignition device ......................... 19
In an emergency................. 177
Inactivity of the car ................... 160 Dashboard and controls.... 6
Dashboard buttons ................... 72
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 233
Dimensions ............................. 257
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 196
– control ............................... 70
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement ... 196-197-199
– control ............................... 70
Doors ..................................... 92
Electronic key .......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............... 248
– marking ............................. 247
– technical data ..................... 249
Engine oil
– consumption ...................... 229
– level check ......................... 228
– specifications ...................... 260
Engine starting ......................... 148
Environment protection ............. 123
EOBD system ........................... 111
