2010 Alfa Romeo 8C scheduled maintenance

INTRODUCTION
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IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT
YOU READ THIS MANUAL!
Refuelling
Fuel-powered engines: use only
unleaded fuel with an octane rating
(RON) of not less than 95.
Starting the Engine
Make sure that the electronic parking
brake (EPB) is engaged. Shift the
gearshift lever to neutral (N). Insert
the electronic key in the ignition block
and turn it to MAR. Fully depress the
brake pedal without pressing the
accelerator. Press the START button and
release it as soon as the engine starts.Parking on fl ammable material
During operation, the catalytic muffl er
develops high temperatures. For this
reason, do not park the vehicle on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or other
fl ammable materials: risk of fi re!
Respecting the environment
The vehicle is equipped with a system
that continuosly monitors the emission-
related components to help ensure
enhanced respect for the environment.
Accessory electrical devices
If you wish to install accessories that
require electric power (which may
gradually discharge the battery),
please contact an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s
Network, where the overall electrical
absorption of the accessories will be
estimated and the vehicle system
checked to verify whether it is capable
of supporting the required load. Code Card
Keep it in a safe place, not in the
vehicle.
Scheduled Maintenance
Proper maintenance will allow you
to preserve the vehicle performance
and safety features over time, ensure
respect for the environment and low
operating costs.
The owner’s manual …
… contains important information,
advice and warnings on proper use and
safe driving, as well as tips to keep
your vehicle in good condition over
time. Pay particular attention to the
following symbols:
- personal safety
- protection of the environment
- proper vehicle condition.

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Scheduled maintenance (Service)
This function allows you to view when service is
due according to the mileage done.
To view this information, proceed as follows:
- briefl y press the MENU button: the display
shows when service is due in kilometres
or miles depending on the unit that was
previously set (see the chapter “Unit of
measure”);
- press the MENU button briefl y to return to
the menu page or hold it down to return to
the standard screen page.
WARNING: According to the Scheduled
Maintenance Plan, the vehicle must be
serviced every 10,000 km (or 6,000 mi). This
information is automatically displayed when the
electronic key is inserted in the ignition block,
starting from 2,000 km (or 1,200 mi) following
the service due date. The information will be
displayed in kilometres or miles depending on
the unit of measure set. When approaching the
scheduled maintenance (“Service”) due date,
inserting the electronic key in the ignition block,
a message will appear on the display followed
by the kilometres/miles left until the service due
date. Contact an Authorised Service Centre of
the Manufacturer’s Network where the staff
will perform the service operations according to
the Scheduled Maintenance or Annual Inspection
Plan and reset the mileage counter (Reset).
Buzzer reactivation for SBR (Seat Belt
Reminder) signalling (Seat belt beep)(where
provided)
This function is displayed only after the system
has been deactivated by an Authorised Service
Centre of the Manufacturer’s Network.
Automatic activation of the Day Running
Lights (where provided)
If this function is active, when the low-beams go
off, the DRLs come on, and vice versa, when the
low-beams come on the DRLs go off.
Exit menu
Select this item to return to the standard screen
page.

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USING THE VEHICLE
ANTI-POLLUTION
DEVICES Even if the vehicle is equipped with anti-pollution
devices, the environment deserves the greatest
respect from every one of us.
By following a few simple rules, the vehicle
driver can avoid damaging the environment and
very often can reduce fuel consumption as well.
In this regard, some useful information is listed
here below; please read it carefully.
The correct operation of the anti-pollution devices
not only assures respect for the environment, but
also has an impact on vehicle performance.
So, keeping these devices in good working
conditions is the first rule for driving that is both
ecologically sound and economical.
The first precaution is to follow the Scheduled
Maintenance plan scrupulously. Always use unleaded fuel.
If starting is difficult, do not make prolonged
attempts.
Especially avoid push starts, towing or hill starts:
these are all manoeuvres that can damage
catalytic converters.
Use an auxiliary battery only when making an
emergency start.
While driving, if the engine does not run
smoothly, you may continue driving but reducing
engine performance to a minimum; you should
then contact an Authorised Service Centre
of the Manufacturer’s Network as soon as
possible.
Never run the engine, even if only for testing,
with one or more spark plugs disconnected.
Do not warm up the engine letting it idle before
starting off, except in the event of very low
outside temperatures and, even then, for no
longer than 30 seconds.
CAUTION
During normal operation the
catalyst converter generates high
temperatures. Do not, therefore, park
the vehicle on flammable materials
(e.g. grass, dry leaves, pine needles,
etc.): risk of fire!
Do not install heat guards and do not remove
those already fitted to the catalytic converter and
to the exhaust manifold.
Do not spray anything on the catalytic converter,
lambda probe and exhaust manifold.
CAUTION
Failure to comply with these
rules can lead to fire hazards.

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MAINTENANCE
Scheduled Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 190
Additional checks ............................................................................................................... 192
Level checks ..................................................................................................................... 193
Air fi lter ............................................................................................................................ 197
Anti-dust/anti-pollen fi lter ................................................................................................... 197
Battery ............................................................................................................................. 198
Electronic control units ........................................................................................................ 199
Spark plugs ...................................................................................................................... 200
Wheels and tyres ............................................................................................................... 200
Windscreen wipers .............................................................................................................202
Air conditioning/heating system .......................................................................................... 203
Bodywork ......................................................................................................................... 204
Interiors ........................................................................................................................... 206
If the vehicle is laid up for long periods ................................................................................. 207
Radio-frequency remote control: Ministerial homologation ....................................................... 211
Conversion table ................................................................................................................ 212

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SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCECorrect maintenance is clearly the best way
to maintain vehicle performance and safety
features, ensure respect for the environment and
low operating costs.WARNING: Also remember that the scrupulous
observance of the maintenance procedures is
essential for the validity of the warranty.For this reason, Alfa Romeo has provided for
a series of checks and maintenance operations
involving the 1
st service when the vehicle
mileage reaches 5,000 km or after 6 months of
the vehicle life, and subsequently every 10,000
km or every year. AFTER THE 11
TH SERVICE
After the 11
th service, scheduled maintenance is
restarted with the same operations performed for
the 1
st, 2nd, 3rd Services
WARNING: The Scheduled Maintenance services
are prescribed by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have the services carried out invalidates the
warranty.
Scheduled Maintenance Services are
provided by all Authorised Service Centres
of the Manufacturer’s Network. In the
event that, when a service is performed,
further replacements or repairs are found to
be necessary in addition to the scheduled
operations, these can be carried out only with
the specific consent of the Customer. WARNING: We advise you to immediately
report to an Authorised Service Centre of the
Manufacturer’s Network any small operating
failures and not to wait for the next service.The Maintenance Schedule is contained in the
“Warranty and Maintenance Schedule” book.

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MAINTENANCE
The Scheduled Maintenance operations are
indicated on the display up to the ninth service
when the due date is approaching; this value is
shown in kilometres.
The message is displayed only once, upon
activating the instrument panel, at decreasing
intervals expressed in Km (1800, 1600, ......
100, 50).
Once the set limit in kilometres is reached, every
time the instrument panel is turned on thereafter,
the message “Service Stop expired” will be
displayed.Selecting the “Service” function from the Setup
menu, you can view when the next service is due
(see page 48).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
If there are injured persons ............................ 171
First aid kit .................................................. 172
Capacities and technical specifi cations ...... 175
Fuel ................................................................176
Engine oil ........................................................176
Capacities: quantity and speci cations of the
products to use .............................................177
Capacities and recommended products ............. 177
Fuel consumption .............................................179
Fuel consumption following the 2004/3/EC
directive (litres per 100 km) ....................... 179
CO2 exhaust emissions .....................................179
CO2 emissions according to Directive
2002/80B/EC (g/km) ............................ 179
Technical speci cations .....................................180
Engine ........................................................ 180
Injection – Ignition ....................................... 180
Lubrication system ....................................... 181
Cooling system ............................................ 181
Transmission ................................................ 181
Gearshifting ................................................. 182
Brakes ........................................................ 182
Suspension ................................................. 183
Steering ...................................................... 183
Wheels ....................................................... 183
Performance ................................................ 184Weights ...................................................... 184
Dimensions ................................................ 185
Tyre pressure ...................................................186
Maintenance .......................................... 189
Scheduled Maintenance ....................................190
After the 11
th service ................................... 190
Additional checks .............................................192
WARNING - Engine oil .................................... 192
WARNING - Air fi lter ..................................... 192
Level checks ....................................................193
Engine oil .................................................... 194
Gearbox oil ................................................. 195
Engine coolant ............................................. 195
Windscreen/headlight washer fl uid ................. 195
Power steering fl uid ...................................... 196
Brake fl uid ................................................. 196
Air lter ..........................................................197
Anti-dust/anti-pollen lter ...............................197
Battery ............................................................198
Useful hints for extending the life
of the battery ........................................... 198
Electronic control units .....................................199
Spark plugs .....................................................200
Wheels and tyres .............................................200
How to use the tyres .................................... 201Windscreen wipers ...........................................202
Spray nozzles .............................................. 203
Replacing the wiper blades ............................ 203
Air conditioning/heating system .......................203
Bodywork ........................................................204
Protection from atmospheric agents ................ 204
Tips for keeping the bodywork in good
condition .................................................. 204
Engine compartment ..................................... 205
Interiors ..........................................................206
Cleaning the leather upholstery ...................... 206
Leather upholstery treatment ......................... 206
Carbon parts ................................................ 206
If the vehicle is laid up for long periods ............207
Battery conditioner socket ............................. 207
Restarting the vehicle .................................... 210
Re-connecting the battery .............................. 211
Radio-frequency remote control: Ministerial
homologation ..............................................211
Conversion table ..............................................212
Table of contents .................................... 215
Table of contents ..............................................216