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Check and adjust tappet clearance (1.9 JTDM8v version)
Check and adjust tappet clearance, if required (1.8 version)
Check exhaust emissions (petrol versions)
Check exhaust emissions/smoke (diesel versions)
Check antievaporation system (petrol versions)
Check engine control system operation
(through diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace accessory drive belt/s (1.8 version)
Replace timing belt (1.8 version) (*)
Replace timing belt (diesel versions) (*)
Change spark plugs (petrol versions except 1.8)
Change spark plugs (1.8 version)
Replace diesel fuel filter (diesel versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (petrol versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge (diesel versions)
Change front transmission gear oil (3.2 JTS versions)
Change engine oil and oil filter (petrol versions)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel versions)(**)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city, idling
for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) Engine oil and oil filter shall actually be changed according to the conditions of use of the car and it is indicated by the relevant warning light or
message (where provided) on the instrument panel (see section “Warning lights and messages”).
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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 Se-
leniaproducts, designed and produced
specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see
table “Capacities” in section “Techni-
cal specifications”).
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IDENTIFICATION DATA ......................................... 250
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 252
ENGINE ............................................................ 253
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 255
TRANSMISSION ................................................ 255
BRAKES ............................................................ 256
STEERING.......................................................... 256
SUSPENSIONS................................................... 256
WHEELS ........................................................... 257
DIMENSIONS..................................................... 261
PERFORMANCE .................................................. 263
WEIGHTS .......................................................... 264
CAPACITIES........................................................ 266
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................................... 267
FUEL CONSUMPTION .......................................... 269
CO
2EMISSIONS ............................................... 270
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS ............................. 271
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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL 4 specifications, FIAT 9.55550
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 that passes
API GL-5 specifications, ZF-TE ML 18
Lubricant for automatic transmissions that passes
"ATF DEXRON III" specification
Lithium-soap-based grease with molybdenum bisulphate.
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 and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
TUTELA
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
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Cooling circuits.
Proportion: 50% down to
–35° C. Not to be mixed
with products having
different formulas
To be used diluted
or undiluted
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
Lubricants and
greases
for transmission
Windscreen/
headlight washer
fluid Protective agent for
radiators Brake fluid
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Roof rack/ski rack ............. 106-284
Rubber hoses ........................... 243
Safe lock device ....................... 14
Safety devices.................... 129
S.B.R. system .......................... 131
Seat belts ............................... 130
Seats ...................................... 45
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ......... 200-203
– control ............................... 70
Ski tunnel ............................... 84
Smart washing ........................ 74
Snow chains ............................ 163
Sound system (presetting) ........ 116
Steering .................................. 256
Steering lock ........................... 21
Steering wheel (adjustment) ..... 49
Sun curtains ............................ 88
Sun visors ............................... 88
Sunroof .................................. 93
Suspensions ............................ 256
Symbols ................................. 10
Technical Specifications...... 249
Third brake light ....................... 204
Top speeds .............................. 263
Towing the car ......................... 221
Towing trailers
– installing the tow hook ........ 159
T.P.M.S. system ........................ 122
Transmission ............................ 255
Tyres– changing ........................... 183
– inflation pressures ............... 260
– snow tyres ......................... 162
– standard tyres .................... 259
– understanding tyre marking .. 257
VDC system ............................ 110
Warning lights and
messages.......................... 165
Weights .................................. 264
Wheel geometry ...................... 260
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258
Wheels
– changing ........................... 183
– technical data ..................... 257
Wheels and tyres ..................... 241
Windows (cleaning) ................. 247
Windscreen washer
– control ............................... 75
– fluid level ........................... 232
Windscreen wiper
– blades ............................... 243
– control ............................... 73
– nozzle ............................... 244 Parking sensors ........................ 118
Performance ............................ 263
Power windows ....................... 99
Pretensioners ........................... 132
Protecting the environment ........ 127
Puddle light
– bulb replacement ................ 208
Quick tyre repair kit
Fix&Go automatic .................. 190
Radio frequency remote control:
ministerial certifications ........... 271
Radio transmitters
and cellular telephones ............ 117
Rain sensor ............................. 74
Rear ceiling lights
– bulb replacement ................ 205
– control ............................... 80
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 202
– control ............................... 72
Rearview mirrors ...................... 50
Reconfigurable multifunction
display .................................. 30
Rev counter ............................. 21
Reverse light
– bulb replacement ................ 202
Right hand drive version.. 292
Rims
– understanding rim marking ... 258