2006 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider fuel type

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DIESEL ENGINES
If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffin and could clog the diesel fu-
el filter.
In order to avoid these problems, dif-
ferent types of diesel are distributed ac-
cording to the season: summer type,
winter type arctic type (mountains/cold
areas).
If refuelling with diesel fuel not suitable
for the current temperature, mix diesel
fuel with DIESEL MIXadditive in the
proportions stated on the can, putting
first the antifreeze in the tank and then
the diesel fuel.
DIESEL MIXshall be added to diesel
fuel before the due to cold take place.
Adding it later will be worthless.
AT THE FILLING
STATION
PETROL ENGINES
Use only unleaded petrol. To prevent er-
rors, the diameter of the fuel tank filler
is too small to introduce a lead petrol
pump filler. Use petrol with a rated oc-
tane number (R.O.N.) not lower than
95.
IMPORTANTAn inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus
contributing to air pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded
petrol, even in small amount or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalyst beyond repair.
The car must only be
filled with diesel fuel for
motor vehicles, in com-
pliance with European Standard
EN590. The use of other prod-
ucts or mixtures may irrepara-
bly damage the engine with in-
validation of the warranty due
to the damage caused. In the
event of accidentally filling with
another type of fuel, do not
start the engine and empty the
tank. If the engine has been run
even for only a very short time,
in addition to the tank, it is al-
so necessary to drain out the
whole fuel circuit.

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– extra-urban cycle: frequent ac-
celerating in all gears, simulating ex-
traurban use of the car; the speed varies
between 0 and 120 km/h;
– combined consumption: is cal-
culated weighing about 37% of urban
cycle consumption and about 63% of
extraurban consumption.IMPORTANT The type of route,
traffic situations, weather condi-
tions, driving style, general con-
ditions of the car, trim level/
equipment/accessories, load, cli-
mate control system, roof rack,
other situations that affect air
drag may lead to different fuel
consumption levels than those
measured.FUEL CONSUMPTION
The fuel consumption figures given in
the table below are determined on the
basis of the homologation tests set
down by specific European Directives.
The procedures below are followed for
measuring consumption:
– urban cycle: cold starting followed
by driving that simulates urban use of
the car;
Fuel consumption according
to 1999/100/EC Directive Urban Extra-urban Combined
(litres x 100 km)
2.2 JTS13.0 7.3 9.4
3.2 JTS 15.9 8.5 11.5
2.4 JTDM9.2 5.4 6.8

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– replacing .......................... 224
– useful advice for
lengthening the life ............ 225
Bodywork (cleaning) ............... 230
Bonnet .................................. 96
Boot ..................................... 91
– light replacement .............. 192
Brakes .................................. 241
Brake lights ........................... 188
Bulb (replacement) ................. 182
– general instructions ............ 182
– types of bulbs ................... 183
Capacities ....................... 111-250
Car inactivity ............................152
Car maintenance .................209
– periodical checks ............... 213
– service Schedule ................ 211
– scheduled service .............. 210
– use of the car under heavy
conditions ......................... 213
Carrying children safely ............ 123– passenger’s seat compliance 126
Ceiling lights .......................... 75
Checking fluid levels ................ 214
Cigar lighter ........................... 82
Climate control system ............ 49
– automatic two-zone ........... 54
– manual ............................ 51
CO
2emissions ........................ 254
CODE card ............................. 11
Containing running costs ........... 145
Controls ................................. 77
Correct use of the car...... 137
Courtesy mirror light
– bulb replacement................ 191
Cruise Control ......................... 72
Dashboard ............................. 8
Dashboard and controls... 6
Dashboard buttons .................. 67
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) ... 114
Diesel fuel filter . ..................... 222 ABS system ........................... 100
Accessories purchased
by the owner ........................ 107
Additional heater .................... 64
Air/pollen filter ....................... 222
Air vents ................................ 50
Alarm ................................... 17
Alfa Romeo CODE system ......... 9
Armrest
– central ............................. 80
– rear ................................. 81
Ashtray .................................. 82
ASR system ............................ 104
At the filling station ........... 111-250
Automatic headlight sensor ....... 66
Automatic two zone
climate control system ........... 54
Battery
– checking the charge ........... 223
– jump starting .................... 170
– recharging ........................ 204
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