2010 Alfa Romeo 159 brake fluid

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FLUID LEVELS
For refilling amounts refer to Technical
Specifications section.
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant -
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 2 - 1750 TURBO BENZINA version
2
4
1 6
53
A0E0854m
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.
A0E0374mfig. 1 - 1.8 140 HP version
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fig. 3/a - 3.2 JTS versionA0E0038m
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
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fig. 3 - 2.2 JTS Selespeed versionA0E0161m
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
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fig. 4 - 1.9 JTDM8v - 1.9 JTDM16v versionsA0E0162m
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 5 - 2.0 JTDMversion
653
2
4
1
A0E0853m
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fig. 6 - 2.4 JTDMversionA0E0203m
1.Engine oil - 2. Battery
3.Brake fluid - 4.Windscreen washer
fluid - 5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
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BRAKE FLUID fig. 17
Check that the fluid level in the reservoir
is at maximum. Top up with the brake
fluid specified in the table “Fluids and
lubricants” (see section “Technical Spec-
ifications ").
NOTEClean accurately the tank cap A
and the surrounding surface. When
opening the cap take the utmost care to
prevent impurities entering the tank.
When topping up, always use a funnel
with built-in filter with mesh equal to
or lower than 0.12 mm.
A0E0016mfig. 17
Make sure that the high-
ly corrosive brake fluid
does not drip onto the
paintwork. If it does, wash it off
immediately with water.
IMPORTANTFor this operation it is
however recommended to contact Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services.
From time to time, check the instrument
panel warning light
x: pressing on cap
A(with key fitted into the ignition de-
vice) the warning light shall turn on.
IMPORTANTBrake fluid absorbs
moisture. For this reason, if the car is
mainly used in areas with a high degree
of atmospheric humidity, the fluid should
be replaced at more frequent intervals
than specified in the Service schedule.
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Brake fluid is poisonous
and highly corrosive. In
the event of accidental contact,
wash the parts involved im-
mediately with neutral soap
and water, then rinse thor-
oughly. Call the doctor imme-
diately if the fluid is swal-
lowed.
WARNING
Symbol πon the con-
tainer indicates syn-
thetic brake fluid, distinguish-
ing it from the mineral kind.
Using mineral fluids irre-
versibly damages the special
braking system rubber seals.
WARNING
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WINDSCREEN/REAR
SCREEN WIPERS
BLADES
Periodically clean the rubber part using
special products TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35is recommended.
If the rubber blades are bent or worn
they should be replaced. In any case
they should be changed once a year.
A few simple notions can reduce the pos-
sibility of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature fall below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen the
rubber against glass. If necessary,
thaw using an antifreeze product;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in
addition to protecting the blades, this
prevents effort on the motor and
overheating;
❒do not operate the windscreen wipers
on dry glass.
RUBBER HOSES
As far as the brake system and fuel rub-
ber hoses are concerned, carefully fol-
low the Service schedule in this section.
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and
prolonged lack of fluid in the system
may cause hardening and cracking of
the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful
control is therefore necessary.
Driving with worn
wiper blades is a seri-
ous hazard, because visibility
is reduced in bad weather.
WARNING
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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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85
that passes API GL 4 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-MZ1
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-90 that passes
API GL-5 specifications, ZF-TE ML 18.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-DA3
Synthetic fluid for hydraulic and electrohydraulic systems.
Qualification FIAT 9.55550-AG3.
Grease containing Molybdenum bisulphide for high temperature
appliances. NLGI 1-2 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Grease for homokinetic joints with low friction coefficient.
NLGI 0-1 consistency.
Qualification FIAT 9.55580.
Synthetic fluid for Brake and clutch controls FMVSS n° 116
DOT 4, ISO 4925, SAE J1704, CUNA NC 956-01
Qualification FIAT 9.55597.
Protective with antifreeze action, red colour based on inhibited
monoethylen glycol and organic formula, that passes
CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Qualification FIAT 9.555523.
Additive for diesel fuel with anti-freeze action,
protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohol and surfactants CUNA NC 956-11.
Qualification FIAT 9.55522.TUTELA CAR
MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F108.F02
TUTELA
MULTIAXLE
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F426.E06
TUTELA GI/RContractual Technical
Reference N° F428.H04
TUTELA ALL STARContractual Technical
Reference N° F702.G07
TUTELA STAR 700Contractual Technical
Reference N° F701.C07
TUTELA TOP 4Contractual Technical
Reference N° F001.A93
PARAFLUUP(●)Contractual Technical
Reference N° F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ARTContractual Technical
Reference N° F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F201.D02
Mechanical gearbox
and differential
Rear differential and
transmission unit
(3.2 JTS 4X4 and
2.4 JTD
M4x4 version)
Power steering
CV joints
on wheel side
CV joints
on differential side
Brake and clutch
hydraulic controls
Radiator antifreeze
proportion:
50% water and
50% PARAFLU
UP(❏)
To be mixed with fuel oil
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted
or undiluted
Windscreen/
headlight washer
fluid Protective agent
for radiators Brake fluid
(●) IMPORTANTDo not top up or mix with fluids having different specifications from those described here.
(
❏) For particularly hard climate conditions, we recommend use of a 60% PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralized water mixture.
Additive for
diesel fluid
Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Original fluids Applications
for correct car operation and lubricants
Lubricants and
greases
for transmission
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