2006 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider check oil

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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
Refer to section Technical Specifications
for fluid amounts.
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 1 - 2.2 JTS versionsA0F0161m
fig. 2 - 3.2 JTS versionsA0F0038m
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment; gas and inflam-
mable vapours may be pre-
sent, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with
one another and could serious-
ly damage the car.

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OF THE CARENGINE OIL
Fig. 4: 2.2 JTS versions
Fig. 5: 3.2 JTS versions
Fig. 6: 2.4 JTD
MversionsChecking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the car parked on level ground.
A0F0018mfig. 4A0F0069mfig. 5A0F0202mfig. 6
Remove the dipstick Aand clean it, put
it back in completely, remove it and
check that the level is within the MIN
and MAXmarks on the dipstick. The
gap between the MINand MAX
marks corresponds to about one litre of
oil.

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Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually
400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered sta-
bilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
IMPORTANTThe oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANTDo not add oil with
specifications other than that already
in the engine. Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MINmark, add oil through the filler
neck B, until reaching the MAXmark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check re-
veals that the oil level is above the
MAXmark, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the correct lev-
el restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or chang-
ing the oil, let the engine turn over for
a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after turning it off before you check the
level.
When the engine is hot,
take care when work-
ing inside the engine compart-
ment to avoid burns. Remem-
ber that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger
of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
Used engine oil and fil-
ter contain harmful sub-
stances for the environ-
ment. Contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the oil
and filter changed.

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EOBD system ......................... 106
External lights . ....................... 65
Fix &Go automatic (device) ..... 176
Flashing the headlights ............ 65
Fluid level checks .................... 214
Fluids and lubricants ................ 251
Follow me home (device) ......... 66
Front air bags ......................... 128
Front ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ............... 191
– control ............................. 75
Front fog lights
– bulb replacement ............... 188
– control ............................. 67
Front headlights (washed) ....... 232
Fuel
– consumption ..................... 253
– fuel cut-off switch .............. 77
– fuel gauge ........................ 22
Fuel cut-off and power
supply switches .................... 77
Fuel feed ............................... 240
Fuel filler cap ......................... 112Fuses (replacement) ............... 194
Gearbox (use) ....................... 144
Glove compartment ................. 81
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement ............... 192
Handbrake ............................ 143
Hazard lights .......................... 67
Head restraints ....................... 44
Headlight washer
– control ............................. 71
– fluid level ......................... 219
Headlights
– adjusting headlight beam ... 98
– headlight adjustment abroad 99
– headlight aiming device ...... 98
– front fog light adjustment ... 99
Hill Holder system ................... 103
Identification data ................... 236
If an exterior light burns out ..... 185
If an interior light burns out ....... 191
Ignition device ........................ 19 Dimensions . ........................... 247
Dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement ............... 186
– control ............................. 65
Direction indicators
– bulb replacement 186-187-188
– control ............................. 65
Doors .................................... 86
Electronic key ......................... 11
Engine
– identification code ............. 238
– marking . .......................... 237
– technical data ................... 239
Engine compartment (washed) .. 233
Entine coolant temperature
gauge ................................. 23
Engine oil
– consumption ..................... 217
– level check ....................... 216
– specifications .................... 251
Engine oil temperature gauge ... 24
Engine starting ....................... 138
Environment protection ............ 113

ENGINE OIL CHANGE (litres)
REFUELLING (litres)
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SERVICE
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 2.4 JTDM
Engine oil circuit 5.4 6.4
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.
2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM3.2 JTS
Fuel tank capacity 70 69
Reserve 10 10
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 (R.O.N.).
For cars with diesel engine, only use diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590).
Space-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2 Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6
average load bar
full load bar