CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
208
It is necessary therefore to limit their use
to the purposes for which they are certified.
IMPORTANTWhen winter tyres are
used with a maximum speed index below
the one that can be reached by the vehicle
(increased by 5%), place a notice in the
passenger’s compartment, plainly in the dri-
ver’s view, which states the maximum per-
missible speed of the winter tyres (as per
CE Directive).
Fit the same type of tyre on all four
wheels (brand and profile) to ensure high-
er driving safety when braking and good
handling.
Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of tyres. WINTER TYRES
These tyres are specially designed for dri-
ving on snow and ice, to be fitted in
replacement of those fitted on the car.
Use winter tyres of the same size as nor-
mal tyres provided on the car.
Alfa Romeo Authorised Services will be
pleased to advise you on the choice of the
tyre most suited to the use the Customer
intends to make of it.
For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and specifications of winter
tyres, follow the instructions given in the
“Technical Specifications” chapter.
The winter features of these tyres are
reduced considerably when the tread
depth is below 4 mm. In this case, they
should be replaced.
Due to the winter features, under normal
conditions of use or long motorway jour-
neys, the performance of these tyres is
lower than that of normal tyres.
SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
For versions 1.8 T. SPARK, 2.0
JTS and 1.9 JTD, tyre 195/60 R15 can
be fitted with snow chains (use snow chains
with reduced size with max. protrusion be-
yond the tyre profile of 12 mm), whereas
tyres 205/60 R15 - 205/55 R16 -
205/55 ZR16 - 215/45 R17 - 215/45
ZR17 - 225/40 ZR18 cannot be fitted with
snow chains.
On version 3.2
V6, tyres 215/45
R17” and 215/45 ZR 17” can only be fit-
ted with chains of the spiker spider type
whereas tyres 225/45 ZR17 - 225/40
ZR18 cannot be fitted with snow chains.
Snow chains SPIKES SPIDER COMPACT
(model 17003 compact) with 9 spikes with
16 mm adjustable length and 17 inch wheel
cap adapter are available at Lineaccessori
Alfa Romeo.
Snow chains should only be applied to
the drive wheels (front).
Before purchasing or using snow chains,
you are recommended to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
Check the tensions of the chain after the
first few metres have been driven.
Standard fittings
Rims
Tyres
Fittings on request
Rims
Tyres
Winter tyres
2.0 JTS
7 J x 16
7 J x 17 ()
71/2J x 17 ()
205/55 R16 91W
(•)205/55 ZR16 (•)215/45 R17 87W ()
61/2J x 15
7 J x 17
8 J x 18
195/60 R15 88V (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(•)215/45 ZR17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (•) (*)215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (•) (*)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)
195/60 R15 88Q (M+S)
205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
3.2V6
71/2J x 17
225/45 ZR17 91Y
(Pirelli Pzero Rosso) (
•) (*)225/45 ZR17
(Bridgestone S-02) (•) (*)
71/2J x 17
8 J x 18
215/45 R17 87W (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (*) (**)
215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (*) (**)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
225/45 ZR17 91H (M+S)
(•) Unchainable tyres
() For versions/markets where applicable
(*) Size certified and admitted for specified tyres only
(**)IMPORTANTChainable tyres; see paragraph "Snow chains" in section "Correct use of the car".
JTD16V
61/2J x 15
7 J x 16
7 J x 17 (
)
71/2J x 17 ()
205/60 R15 91V
(•)205/55 R16 91W (•)205/55 ZR16 (•)215/45 R17 87W ()
61/2J x 15
7 J x 17
8 J x 18
195/60 R15 88V (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(•)215/45 ZR17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (•) (*)
215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (
•) (*)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)205/60 R15 91V(Michelin Pilot Primacy) (•) (*)
195/60 R15 88Q (M+S)
205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
278
1.8 T SPARK
61/2J x 15
7 J x 16
7 J x 17 (
)
71/2J x 17 ()
205/60 R15 91V
(•)205/55 R16 91V (•)205/55 ZR16 (•)215/45 R17 87W ()
61/2J x 15
7 J x 17
8 J x 18
195/60 R15 88V (**)
215/45 R17 87W
(•)215/45 ZR17 87W
(Pirelli P7000) (•) (*)215/45 ZR17 87Y
(Good Year Eagle F1) (•) (*)
225/40 ZR18 92Y
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2) (
•) (*)205/60 R15 91V(Michelin Pilot Primacy) (•) (*)
195/60 R15 88Q (M+S)
205/55 R16 91T (M+S)
215/45 R17 87H (M+S)
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES COLD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
279
PERFORMANCE
1.8 T. SPARK2.0 JTS 2.0JTS 3.2 V6JTD16VSelespeed
Maximum speed in km/h 200 216 216 243 209
With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0,3 bar compared with the specified rating
With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0,2 bar compared with the specified rating
Tyres
195/60 R15bar
205/60 R15bar
205/55 R16bar
205/55 ZR16bar
215/45 R17bar
225/45 ZR17bar
225/40 ZR18bar
Compact spare wheel
125/80 R15barreduced load
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.4 2.3
2.5 2.4
2.5 2..4
4.2full load
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.6 2.6
2.6 2.6
2.6 2.6
2.7 2.6
2.8 2.7
2.8 2.7
4.2
INDEX
295
Steering lock .............................. 15
Steering system
- adjustment lever ..................... 22
- technical specifications ............. 275
Steering wheel
- adjustment lever ..................... 22
- horn control ........................... 52
Sun visors .................................. 143
Suspensions (specifications) ......... 275
Tailgate
- opening from inside .......... 124-145
- opening with remote control 8-145
Technical specifications......... 271
Tools ......................................... 214
Towing the car ............................ 244
Towing trailers ............................ 205
Transmission ............................... 274
Tyres
- correct reading ....................... 276
- FIX&GO automatic .................. 217
- in the event of a puncture ........ 212
- inflating pressure .............. 279-304
- snow chains ........................... 208- types of tyres and rims ............ 278
- wear ..................................... 264
- winter ................................... 208
VDC system .............................. 152
Vehicle maintenance............. 247
Volumetric protection ................... 13
Warning lights .......................... 85
Washing the car
- engine compartment ............... 269
- exterior ................................. 268
- interior .................................. 270
Weights ..................................... 280
Wheels
- FIX&GO automatic .................. 217
- geometry .............................. 276
- replacement ........................... 214
- snow chains ........................... 208
- tyre inflating pressure ........ 279-304
- tyres and rims ........................ 278
- warnings ......................... 212-213
Windscreen washer
- operation ............................... 47- spray jets .............................. 267
Windscreen wiper
- blade replacement .................. 266
- operation ............................... 47
- rain sensor ............................. 48
- spray jets .............................. 266
TYRE INFLATION PRESSURES COLD
ENGINE OIL REPLEACEMENT
Oil sump and filter (1.8 T. SPARK - 2.0 JTS) ...................... litres 4.4
Oil sump and filter (3.2
V6) ............................................. litres 5.9
Oil sump and filter (JTD
16V)............................................ litres 4.5
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
REFUELLING
Fuel tank capacity .......................................................... litres 63
Reserve ......................................................................... litres 7
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with over 95 R.O.N.
For cars with diesel engine only use Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Speci-
fication EN590)
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SERVICE
With the tyre hot the inflating pressure should be +0,3 bar compared with the specified rating
With winter tyres the inflation pressure should be +0,2 bar compared with the specified rating
Tyres
195/60 R15bar
205/60 R15bar
205/55 R16bar
205/55 ZR16bar
215/45 R17bar
225/45 ZR17bar
225/40 ZR18bar
Compact spare wheel
125/80 R15barreduced load
front rear
2.2 2.2
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.3 2.3
2.4 2.3
2.5 2.4
2.5 2.4
4.2full loadfront rear
2.5 2.5
2.6 2.6
2.6 2.6
2.6 2.6
2.7 2.6
2.8 2.7
2.8 2.7
4.2