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– Tighten the five fastening bolts (A-
fig. 12).– Lower the car and remove the jack
(fig. 13).– Completely tighten the bolts in the se-
quence shown (fig. 14).
– On cars having the same alloy rims
as the spare wheel ones, wheel cap can
be fitted following the instructions given
in the following paragraph.
IMPORTANTNever fit the wheel cap
to the spare wheel if the spare wheel is
different from the standard one.
After refitting a wheel:
– Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the luggage compartment and
fasten it with the ring nut (A-fig. 2).
– Put jack and tools back in the bag and
stow it in the boot.
fig. 7
A0D0041m
fig. 6
A0D0040m
A0D0133m
fig. 8

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REFITTING A NORMAL WHEEL
Refit the wheel as described below:
– Stop the car in such a position that it
is not dangerous for the traffic where it is
possible to change the wheel safely.
Where possible, park on a level, compact
surface.
– Engage the handbrake
– Engage 1st gear or reverse. For cars
with automatic gearbox set the lever to
positionP.
– Open the boot.
– Fold back the boot mat (A-fig. 1).– Take the tool bag (A-fig. 3) and
the spare wheel and bring them near to
the wheel to be changed.
– Remove the wheel cap (A-fig. 4)
(if present) levering on the edge with the
flat-tipped screwdriver provided in the tool
bag.– Using the L-wrench (B-fig. 5) pro-
vided, loosen the fastening bolts (A) by
about one turn.
– Position the jack under the car next
to the wheel to be replaced (fig. 6):
Position1: changing a rear wheel;
Position2: changing a front wheel.
– Turn the knob (A-fig. 7) of the jack
to extend it until the pin (B), on the on
the upper part of the jack inserts correctly
in the seat on the body (C).
– Fit the L-wrench (A-fig. 8) on the
jack pin (B).
392PGSm
fig. 10
1026PGSm
fig. 11
A0D0134m
fig. 9
A0D0135m
fig. 12

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– Work the jack and raise the car, until
the wheel is a few centimetres above
ground.
– Completely unscrew the fastening
bolts (A-fig. 16) and remove the
wheel.
– Make sure that the wheel to be in-
stalled is clean and free of impurities on
the hub contact surface which could cause
slackening of the fastening bolts later.
– Install the wheel making the hub pin
(A-fig. 10) coincide with one of the
holes (B-fig. 11) of the wheel.
– Tighten the five fastening bolts (A-
fig. 17).
For cars with alloy rims it is easier to in-
sert the wheel bolts using the specific
centering pin.– Screw the centering pin (A-fig. 18)
in one of the fastening bolt holes.
– Push the wheel on the pin and fasten
it with four bolts.
– Remove the centering pin (A-fig. 19)
and screw the last fastening bolt.– Lower the car and remove the jack
(fig. 20).
– Completely tighten the bolts in the se-
quence shown (fig. 21).
– If present, fit the hub cap so that the
valve can come out through the tapered
hole. Press the edges of the hub cap s-
tarting from near the valve hole (A-
fig. 22) and proceeding round until it is
securely attached.
IMPORTANT Incorrect fitting might
cause the wheel cap to come off when
the car is on the move.
After refitting a wheel:
– Stow the spare wheel in the space
provided in the luggage compartment and
fasten it with the ring nut (A-fig. 2).
A0D0139m
fig. 16
A0D0138m
fig. 15
A0D0136m
fig. 13
A0D0137m
fig. 14

202 PROGRAMMED
MAINTENANCE
PRECAUTIONS
Many moving parts, high voltage cables
and parts that reach high temperatures
which may cause serious injury to unquali-
fied persons are located in the engine
compartment.
The following precautions should there-
fore be taken:
– Switch off the engine and wait until
it cools.
– Be particularly cautious when work-
ing near the engine cooling fan as this
may cut in unexpectedly on the basis of
the engine coolant temperature.
– Do not smoke or use naked flame.
– Always keep a fire extinguisher to
hand.
– Do not use the jack supplied with the
car for checking underneath it.Vehicle maintenance
should be entrusted to
an Alfa Romeo Author-
ized Service. For interventions of
routine maintenance and small
repairs you wish to carry out
your-self, make sure you always
have the proper equipment, gen-
uine Alfa Romeo spare parts and
the necessary liquids; do not,
however, carry out these opera-
tions if you have no experience.
The jack with which the
vehicle is fitted must on-
ly be used when changing a wheel.
All other operations where the ve-
hicle must be lifted require the use
of specific procedures and should
be carried out by Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.
WARNING
Ensure that scarves, ties
and loose clothing cannot
get caught by moving parts.
WARNING
DANGER-SERIOUS INJU-
RY. When carrying out
checks or maintenance operations
in the engine compartment, take
special care not to bump the head
on the raised bonnet.
WARNING
Never smoke when
working in the engine
compartment: inflammable gas and
vapours may be present which con-
stitute a fire hazard.
WARNING

206 ANNUAL INSPECTION
PLAN
An annual inspection plan has
been established for cars that cov-
er less than 20,000 km a year
(e.g. 10,000 km). It consists of
the following:
– Checking the condition/wear of tyres,
and adjusting pressure (including the com-
pact spare wheel, where applicable).
– Checking the lighting system (head-
lights, turn indicators, hazard warning
lights, boot light, passenger compart-
ment, warning lights of instrument panel,
etc.).
– Checking the working order of the
windscreen wiper-washer and adjusting
the nozzles.
– Checking the positioning/wear of the
windscreen wipers.
– Checking the condition and wear of
the front brake pad.– Sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber
parts (boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.).
– Check for bonnet and boot lock clean-
ness, lever cleanness and lubrication.
– Check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte).
– Visually checking the condition of the
belts and various controls.
– Checking and topping up, if neces-
sary, the level of liquids (coolant, brake
fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery
etc.).
– 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.
ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
Every 1000 kmor before long jour-
neys check and if necessary top up:
– the engine coolant fluid level
– brake fluid/hydraulic clutch control
fluid level
– power steering fluid level
– windscreen washer and headlamp
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 3000 kmcheck the level of
the engine oil and top up if necessary.
Every 5000 km(only for fuel oil en-
gines): drain the condensation water
from the filter. You are recommended to
use products of the FL Selenia, de-
signed and developed expressly for Alfa
Romeo cars (see the table “Fluids and lu-
bricants” in the Technical specifications”
chapter).

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PLASTIC PARTS
Should it be necessary to remove dust,
dirt, etc. from the surface of the light u-
nits (and/or direction indicators) only use
a solution of neutral soap and water and
a soft cloth.
Absolutely never use chemical solvents
and/or petroleum derivatives such as
petrol, methylated spirits, ammonia, ace-
tone, etc. which could spoil the material
and reduce its transparency, adversely af-
fecting travelling safety.
For internal plastic parts use specific
products to preserve the appearance of
the components.
I.C.S. MASK AND CENTRAL
CONSOLE
Remove finger prints with common alco-
hol-free water and surfactants glass deter-
gent. Rub surfaces with a clean cotton
rag moistened with detergent.
Never use spirit or
petrol to clean the glass
on the instrument panel.
Do not keep aerosol cans
in the car. There is the
risk they might explode. Aerosol
cans must never be exposed to a
temperature above 50°C. The tem-
perature inside the car might go
well beyond that figure when ex-
posed to the sun’s rays.
WARNINGSTEERING WHEEL/GEAR LEVER
KNOB WITH GENUINE
LEATHER COVERING
These components shall only be cleaned
with water and neutral soap. Never use
spirit or alcohol-based products.
Before using special products for clean-
ing interiors, read carefully label instruc-
tions and indications to make sure they
are free from spirit and/or alcohol-based
substances.
If when cleaning the windscreen with
special glass products, some drops fall on
the leather covering of the steering
wheel/gear lever knob remove them im-
mediately and then clean with water and
neutral soap.
IMPORTANTTake the utmost care
when engaging the steering lock to pre-
vent scratching the leather covering.

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RYM AND TYRES
Progression and Distinctive Impression Versions Version
Standard fittings
- rim diameters 6.5J x 16" 7.5J x 17"
- tyres (tubeless) 215/55 R16 93W (*) 225/45 R17 91Y
Optional
(for versions/markets
where applicate
- rim diameters 7.5J x 17" 6.5J x 16"
- tyres (tubeless) 225/45 R17 91Y 215/55 R16 93W (*)
- rim diameters 8J x 18" 8J x 18"
- tyres (tubeless) 235/40 R18 91Y 235/40 R18 91Y
Winter tyres
- rim diameters 7J x 16" 7J x 16"
- tyres (tubeless)215/55 R16 93H M+S 215/55 R16 93H M+S
- rim diameters 6.5J x 16" 6.5J x 16"
- tyres (tubeless)205/55 R16 91H M+S 205/55 R16 91H M+S
(*) For versions/markets where applicable tyres 205/55 R16 91W.
SPARE WHEEL
Cars fitted with steel rims and tyres 215/55 R16 (*) have s-
pare wheel identical with the standard wheels. Cars fitted with a-
luminium alloy rims and tyres 215/55 R16 (*), 225/45 R17
and 235/40 R18 have the spare wheel with steel rim and tyre
215/55 R16 (*).
On cars fitted with tyres 215/55 R16 (*),
225/45 R17, 235/40 R18 and spare
wheel with tyre 215/55 R16 (*), since the spare
wheel is different from the standard wheels, observe
the instructions for use given below.
– The spare wheel should only be used in an emer-
gency.
– Use of the spare wheel should be kept to a mini-
mum. Do not drive at speeds of over 80 km/h.
– The car will handle differently when the spare
wheel is fitted. Avoid sudden acceleration or braking,
sharp corners and fast bends.
– Check at regular intervals that spare wheel pres-
sure is equal to 2.7 bar (2.7 kg/cm
2).
Two or more spare wheels should never be used to-
gether. Have the wheel changed repaired and refit-
ted as soon as possible.
WARNING

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Note for one way tyres
There are arrows on the side of one-way
tyres indicating the direction of rotation.
When a wheel is changed (for example
after a puncture, the direction of the ar-
row on the spare wheel might not coin-
cide with the direction of rotation of the
wheel to be changed. Even in these con-
ditions the tyre is still safe but you are ad-
vised to have the tyre repaired and refit-
ted as soon as possible, because top per-
formance is obtained when all the wheels
turn in the direction of the arrow.NoteThe vehicles are fitted with tube-
less tyres. See chapter “Getting the best
out of your car” for indications concerning
tyres in general and the specific recom-
mendations for tubeless tyres. When re-
placing tyres and/or rims maintain the o-
riginal rim/tyre match.IMPORTANTTyre pressure should be
increased by 0.3 bars when driving at
sustained high speed. With winter tyres
the pressure should be +0.2 bar higher
than the rating specified for standard
tyres. Do not use inner tubes with tube-
less tyres.
Snow chains can be fitted
only on wheels with 6.5J x
16” rims and 215/55 R16
(*) tyres or 7.5J x 17” rims and
225/45 R17 tyres.
(*) For versions/markets where
applicable tyres 205/55 R16.