2006 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider gearbox

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Performance of the
VDC system, in terms
of active safety should not in-
duce the driver to take point-
less and unnecessary risks.
The style of driving must in
any case always be adapted to
the conditions of the road sur-
face, visibility an traffic. Road
safety is always the driver’s
responsibility.
WARNING
During the use of the
space-saver spare
wheel (where provided), the
VDC system carries on work-
ing. However, you must re-
mind that the space-saver
spare wheel has dimensions
smaller than the standard tyre
and therefore its grip is re-
duced as to the other car tyres.
WARNING
For correct operation of
the VDC system, the
tyres must absolutely be of
the same brand and type on all
wheels, in perfect conditions
and, above all, of type, brand
and size specified.
WARNING
HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
This system is an integral part of the VDC
system and it is provided to facilitate
starting on slopes:
❒uphill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 6%, en-
gine running, clutch and brake ped-
al depressed, gearbox to neutral or
engaged gear other than reverse;
❒downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 6%, en-
gine running, clutch and brake ped-
al depressed and reverse gear en-
gaged.
At pickup the VDC system control unit
will keep brake force on wheels until
reaching the torque suitable for starting,
or in any case for about 1 second in or-
der to pass easily from the brake pedal
to the accelerator pedal.
FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS
In the event of failure, the VDC system
is automatically disconnected and the
warning light
ácomes on with fixed
light on the instrument panel (together
with a message on the display) (see sec-
tion “Warning lights and messages”). In
this case contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
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C C C C
O O O O
R R R R
R R R R
E E E E
C C C C
T T T T

U U U U
S S S S
E E E E

O O O O
F F F F

T T T T
H H H H
E E E E

C C C C
A A A A
R R R R
ENGINE STARTING .............................................. 138
PARKING ........................................................... 143
USING THE GEARBOX ......................................... 144
CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ............................ 145
TOWING TRAILERS.............................................. 147
SNOW TYRES .................................................... 150
SNOW CHAINS .................................................. 151
CAR INACTIVITY ................................................ 152

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OF THE CARTo engage reverse R from neutral, raise
ringA-fig. 3under the knob and at
the same time move the gearshift lever
leftwards and then forward. After en-
gaging reverse release the ring. To shift
from reverse to another gear it is not
necessary to raise the ring.
IMPORTANTThe car can only be put
into reverse gear when it has stopped
moving completely. With the engine run-
ning, before engaging the reverse, wait
at least 3 seconds with the clutch ped-
al fully down to prevent damage and
grating of the gears.
A0F0151mfig. 3
To change gears prop-
erly you must push the
clutch pedal fully down. It is
therefore essential that there
is nothing under the pedals:
make sure mats are lying flat
and do not get in the way of
the pedals.
WARNING
Do not drive with your
hand resting on the gear
lever as the force ex-
erted, even if slight, could lead
over time to premature wear on
the gearbox internal compo-
nents.
USING THE
GEARBOX
The car is fitted with 6-gear manual
gearbox. Gear positions are shown on
the gearshift lever knob.
Always press down the clutch pedal
when shifting gears. To engage the 6
th
gear, move the gearshift lever pressing
slightly rightwards to prevent engaging
the 4
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USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km)
and repeated with external temper-
atures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-
to-door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than
required on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒change engine oil and oil filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace pollen filter, if re-
quired;
❒check and replace air cleaner, if re-
quired.
PERIODICAL 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.
❒check light system operation (head-
lights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❒check windscreen wiper/washer op-
eration and windscreen/rear window
blade position/wear;
Every 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use FL Sele-
nia products, designed and produced
specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Techni-
cal specifications”).

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FUEL FEED/IGNITION
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS2.4 JTDM
Fuel feed Direct injection Direct injection, Common Rail
Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not
take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to
the risk of fire.
TRANSMISSION
Gearbox
Clutch
Drive
IMPORTANTIn the event of difficult disengagement, due to significant difference of grip between front and rear axle, do
not insist with heavy accelerations: it is actually more effective an attempt of disengagement at medium slow engine rpm,
with pauses of a few seconds if several attempts are necessary.
2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
Front drive3.2 JTS
Six forward gears + reverse and
synchronisers for forward
speeds
Dry single disk
with hydraulic control
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CAPACITIES
2.4 JTDM
70 ❍10 ❍
7.35
6.4
❑
2.8
6.0
2.2 JTS
70 10 
8.15
5.4

2.3
6.0
3.2 JTS
69 10 
10.3
5.4

2.8 (∆)
6.0
Fuel tank: litres
– including a reserve of litres
Engine cooling systemlitres
Lubrication system
engine litres
Mechanical gearbox/
differential litres
Windscreen washer fluid reservoir
with headlight washer litres
Specified fuelsand original lubricants
Unleaded petrol with no less than
95 R.O.N. (Specifica EN228)
❍Diesel fuel for motor vehicles
(EN590 Specification)
Mixture of 50% water and
PARAFLU UP
SELENIA StAR
❑SELENIA WR
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
(∆) TUTELA CAR MULTIAXLE
Mixture of water and
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Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL 4 specifications
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 that passes
API GL-5 specifications
Lubricant for hydrostatic transmissions that passes
“ATF DEXRON III” specification
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate.
Consistency NLGI 2
Lithium soap based grease. NLGI 0 consistency
Synthetic fluid FMVSS no. 116, DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J-1704
CUNA NC 956-01
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on inhibited
monoethylen glycol and organic formula,
that passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications
Mixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA CAR
MULTIAXLE
TUTELA GI/E
TUTELA STAR 500
TUTELA
MRM ZERO
TUTELA TOP 4
PARAFLU UP
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL
SC 35Mechanical gearbox and
differential
Rear differential and
transmission unit
(3.2 JTS version)
Power steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Hydraulic brake and
clutch controls
Cooling circuits
Proportion:
50% water and
50% Paraflu UP
To be used diluted
or undiluted
Brake fluid
Windscreen/
headlight washer
fluid
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
Protective agent for
radiatorsLubricants and
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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