2008 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider engine coolant

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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
Refer to section Technical Specifications
for fluid amounts.
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 1 - 2.2 JTS versionsA0F0161m
fig. 2 - 3.2 JTS versionsA0F0038m
Never smoke while
working in the engine
compartment; gas and inflam-
mable vapours may be pre-
sent, with the risk of fire.
WARNING
When topping up take
care not to confuse the
various types of fluids:
they are all incompatible with
one another and could serious-
ly damage the car.

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fig. 3 - 2.4 JTDMversionsA0F0203m
1.Engine oil - 2.Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid

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The cooling system uses
PARAFLU UP that shall
be used for topping up
and that cannot be mixed with
other types of fluids. Should
other fluids be added, do not
start the engine and contact Al-
fa Romeo Authorized Services
as soon as possible.
Do not remove the
reservoir cap when the
engine is hot: you risk scalding
yourself.
WARNING
The cooling system is
pressurised. If neces-
sary, replace the cap only with
another genuine one, other-
wise system efficiency could
be compromised.
WARNING
ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
fig. 7
If the level is low, pour slowly a mixture
of 50% distilled water and 50%
PARAFLU UPthrough the filler neck
A.
A 50% mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU UP gives freeze protection
to –35°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions,
we recommend use of a 60%
PARAFLU UPand 40% demineral-
ized water mixture.
A0F0017mfig. 7

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DASHBOARD
AND
CONTROLS
INDEX
Engine oil temperature gauge .... 24
Engine starting ......................... 138
Environment protection ............. 114
EOBD system ........................... 104
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 ......................... 22Fuel cut-off and power
supply switches ...................... 77
Fuel feed ................................ 240
Fuel filler cap ........................... 113
Fuses (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 ..... 97
– headlight adjustment abroad .. 98
– headlight aiming device ....... 97
– front fog light adjustment ..... 98
Hill Holder system . ................... 102 Dashboard buttons ................... 67
DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) ..... 114
Diesel fuel filter ........................ 222
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

DASHBOARD
A0F0188mfig. 1
1.Adjustable and swivel side air vents - 2.Front side window demisting/defrosting vents - 3.Passenger’s air bag -
4.Fuel level gauge/engine coolant temperature gauge/engine oil temperature gauge (petrol versions) or turbocharger pres-
sure gauge (diesel versions) - 5.Adjustable swivel centre air vents - 6.Upper central vent - 7.External lights control lever -
8.Driver’s air bag and horn - 9.Instrument panel - 10.Windscreen wiper control lever - 11.Front side window demist-
ing/defrosting vents - 12.Adjustable swivel side air vents - 13.Switches for external lights, trip meter reset and headlamp
aiming device - 14.Dashboard fusebox lid - 15.Bonnet opening lever - 16.Sound system controls on the steering wheel
(where provided) - 17.Driver’s knees air bag - 18.Cruise Control lever (where provided) - 19.Ignition device - 20.En-
gineSTART/STOPbutton - 21.Heating/ventilation/climate controls - 22.Sound system (where provided) -
23.Glove box - 24.Passenger’s knees air bag (where provided)
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