2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider engine

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fig. 4 - 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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ENGINE OIL
Fig. 5: 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions
Fig. 5/a: 2.2 JTS Selespeed versions
Fig. 6: 3.2 JTS versions
Fig. 7: 2.0 JTD
Mversions
Fig. 8: 2.4 JTD
MversionsChecking engine oil
Check the oil level a few minutes (about
5) after the engine has stopped, with
the car parked on level ground.
A0F0277mfig. 5
A0F0276mfig. 7
A0F0069mfig. 6A0F0202mfig. 8
Remove the dipstick Aand clean it, put
it back in completely, remove it and
check that the level is within the MIN
andMAXmarks on the dipstick. The
gap between the MINandMAX
marks corresponds to about one litre of
oil.
A0F0018mfig. 5

Engine oil consumption
Max engine oil consumption is usually
400 grams every 1000 km.
When the car is new, the engine needs
to run in, therefore the engine oil con-
sumption can only be considered sta-
bilised after the first 5000 - 6000 km.
IMPORTANTThe oil consumption de-
pends on driving style and the conditions
under which the car is used.
IMPORTANTDo not add oil with
specifications other than that already
in the engine. Topping up engine oil
If the oil level is near or even below the
MINmark, add oil through the filler
neckB, until reaching the MAXmark.
Oil level shall never exceed the MAX
mark.
IMPORTANT If a routine check re-
veals that the oil level is above the
MAXmark, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the correct lev-
el restored.
IMPORTANT After adding or chang-
ing the oil, let the engine turn over for
a few seconds and wait a few minutes
after turning it off before you check the
level.
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When the engine is hot,
take care when work-
ing inside the engine compart-
ment to avoid burns. Remem-
ber that when the engine is
hot, the fan may cut in: danger
of injury. Scarves, ties and
other loose clothing might be
pulled by moving parts.
WARNING
Used engine oil and fil-
ter contain harmful sub-
stances for the environ-
ment. Contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services to have the oil
and filter changed.

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The cooling system uses
PARAFLUUPthat shall be
used for topping up and
that cannot be mixed with oth-
er types of fluids. Should other
fluids be added, do not start the
engine and contact Alfa 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. 9
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
UPgives freeze protection to
–35
°C.
For particularly hard climate conditions,
we recommend use of a 60%
PARAFLU
UPand 40% demineralized
water mixture.
A0F0017mfig. 9
WINDSCREEN/HEADLIGHT
WASHER FLUID fig. 10
To top up, remove the cap Aand then
pour a mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35, in the fol-
lowing concentrations:
❒30%TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35and 70% water in summer;
❒50%TUTELA PROFESSIONAL
SC 35 and 50% water in winter.
In case of temperatures below –20
°C,
use undiluted TUTELA PROFES-
SIONAL SC 35.
A0F0029mfig. 10

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Do not travel with the
windscreen washer
reservoir empty. The wind-
screen washer is fundamental
for improving visibility.
WARNING
Certain commercial ad-
ditives for windscreen
washers are inflammable. The
engine compartment contains
hot components which may set
it on fire.
WARNINGPOWER STEERING FLUID
fig. 11-12
Check that the fluid level in the reservoir
is at maximum level: this operation shall
be carried out with the car on level sur-
face, engine not running and cold.
Check that the fluid level is at the MAX
mark on the reservoir or at the top mark
(maximum level) shown on the dipstick
under the reservoir cap.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is below
the specified level, top up as follows:
❒start the engine and wait until the
fluid level in the reservoir has stabi-
lized;
A0F0027mfig. 11 - 1750 TURBO BENZINA
2.2 JTS Selespeed - 2.4 JTDMversions
A0F0234mfig. 12 - 3.2 JTS - 2.0 JTDMversions
❒with the engine started, turn re-
peatedly the steering wheel fully
rightwards and leftwards;
❒top up until reaching the MAX
mark then refit the cap.
IMPORTANTFor this operation it is
however recommended to always con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
Do not allow the pow-
er steering fluid to
touch the hot parts of the en-
gine: it is inflammable.
WARNING

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If the car is left inactive
for long periods at cold,
remove the battery and store
it in a warm place to prevent
freezing.
WARNING
When working on the
battery or near it, al-
ways wear the proper gog-
gles.
WARNINGUSEFUL ADVICE FOR
LENGTHENING THE LIFE OF
YOUR BATTERY
To avoid draining your battery and
lengthen its life, observe the following
indications:
❒when you park the car, ensure the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly;
❒the ceiling lights must be off. The car
is however provided with an auto-
matic system for switching off inter-
nal lights;
❒do not keep accessories (e.g.: sound
system, hazard lights, etc.) switched
on for a long time when the engine
is not running;
❒before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
battery negative terminal cable;
❒battery terminals shall always be
perfectly tightened.

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Engine compartment
At the end of the winter the engine com-
partment should be carefully washed,
without directing the jet against electronic
control units. Contact a specialised work-
shop to have this done.
IMPORTANTThe car should be
washed with the engine cold and the key
removed from the ignition device. After
washing make sure that the various pro-
tections (e.g. rubber caps and various cov-
ers) have not been damaged or removed. Front headlights
Front headlights shall be washed with
soft cloth moistened with water and car
detergent.
IMPORTANT Cleaning headlight lens-
es with a dry cloth will damage the
headlights with lack of performance as
a consequence. Solvents mat the lens-
es with lack of performance as a con-
sequence.
IMPORTANTWhen washing front
headlights using a water nozzle, keep
the water jet at 2 cm at least from lens-
es. Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the car.
Where possible, do not park under trees;
the resinous substance many species re-
lease give the paint a dull appearance
and increase the possibility of triggering
rust processes.
IMPORTANTBird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thorough-
ly as the acid they contain is particular-
ly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific window cleaner products.
Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching
the glass or damaging the transparen-
cy.
IMPORTANTThe inside of the
rearscreen should be wiped gently with
a cloth in the direction of the filaments
to avoid damaging the heating device.

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IDENTIFICATION DATA ........................................ 236
ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ............... 238
ENGINE.......................................................... 239
FUEL FEED/IGNITION ........................................ 240
TRANSMISSION ............................................... 240
BRAKES........................................................... 241
STEERING........................................................ 241
SUSPENSIONS.................................................. 241
WHEELS.......................................................... 242
DIMENSIONS.................................................... 247
PERFORMANCE................................................. 248
WEIGHTS......................................................... 249
CAPACITIES...................................................... 250
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS................................... 251
FUEL CONSUMPTION........................................ 253
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2EMISSIONS .............................................. 254
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL:
MINISTERIAL CERTIFICATIONS ............................. 255