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The characteristics of these products are
compatible with the type of paint, gas-
kets and trim of all Alfa Romeo vehicles.
The application of these products should
however be carried out by Alfa Romeo
personnel who will be able to guarantee
the best results and avoid problems which
may compromise the bodywork warranty
cover.
To correctly wash the car, proceed as fol-
lows:
1) Spray the vehicle with a low pres-
sure jet of water.
2) Pass a sponge moistened with a
light detergent solution (2-4% shampoo
in water) over the bodywork rinsing the
sponge frequently.
3) Rinse well with water and dry with a
jet of air or chamois leather.Detergents cause water
pollution. The car should
therefore be washed in
areas equipped for the collection
and purification of the liquid used
in the washing processes.RECOMMENDATIONS TO
PRESERVE THE BODYWORK
Particular care should be taken to en-
sure that residual deposits of industrial
dust, tar spots, dead insects etc. do not
remain on the bodywork.
Where possible do not park under trees
as, during certain seasons, residues, buds
and leaves containing chemical sub-
stances which are harmful to the paint
may fall onto the vehicle.
When topping up ensure that petrol, lu-
bricating oil, brake fluid, liquid for the
cooling system, battery electrolyte solu-
tion etc. is not splashed onto the body-
work.
If this should occur however, clean the
area immediately and wash the vehicle
as soon as possible.
PAINT
The paintwork does not only serve an
aesthetic purpose but also protects the
underlying sheet metal.
In the case of deep scrapes or scores
you are advised to have the necessary
touching up carried out immediately by a
specialised workshop to avoid the forma-
tion of rust.
Normal paint maintenance consists in
washing at intervals depending on the
conditions and environment of use.
For example:
– in areas with high atmospheric pollu-
tion.
– Roads sprayed with salt.
– Parking under trees that release
resinous substances.
It is wise to wash the car more frequently.
Alfa Romeo markets a complete series
of products specifically designed for the
care and cleanliness of its vehicles (sham-
poo, wax, touch-up paint stick, stain re-
mover, polish etc.).
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ABS (system) ..............................114
Additional heater ..............................91
Air bags, front and side ....................50
Air cleaner ....................................218
Air conditioner ................................83
Air conditioning ................................80
Alfa Romeo CODE system ..................16
Alfa Romeo I.C.S. system ................14
Ashtray ..........................................99
ASR (system) ................................117
At the filling station ........................124
Automatic fuel cut-off switch
and power supply ......................127
Battery ......................................219
Body maintenance..........................225
Boot ............................................105
Boot light......................................185Brake Assist ............................116-141
Brakes..........................................241
Bulb replacement ....................165-181
Car maintenance......................201
Carrying children safety ....................45
Central locking ................................29
Changing the bulb
- Bulb types ........................165-166
- General instructions ..................165
Child safety ....................................30
Child safety device (doors) ................45
Cigar lighter ....................................98
CO
2emissions ................................241
Coin holder......................................98
Controls ..........................................93
Correct use of the car..............133
Courtesy light ................................101Cruise Control ..................................64
Dashboard ....................................68
Data plates....................................232
Diesel filter....................................219
Dimensions ..................................234
Direction indicators ..........................59
Door lights ....................................102
Doors ............................................28
Dust/pollen filter ......................90-219
Electronic alarm system ..................22
Electronic control units ....................223
Emission control devices ..................129
Engine ..........................................235
Engine codes – Body versions ..........233
Engine coolant temperature gauge ......74
Engine oil consumption ..................236
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