2010 Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider oil

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USERS FUSE AMPERE FIGURE
Climate control system fan F02 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Electric steering lock F03 (MAXI-FUSE) 20 52
Brake branch point (pump) F04 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Brake branch point (solenoid valve) F05 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Radiator fan (low speed) F06 (MAXI-FUSE) 40 52
Radiator fan (high speed) F07 (MAXI-FUSE) 50 52
Headlight washer F09 20 52
Horns F10 15 52
Electronic injection sundry secondary services F11 15 52
+ INT for electronic injection system F16 7.5 52
Electronic injection primary services F17 10 52
Engine control branch point F18 15 52
Climate control system compressor F19 7.5 52
Rear window heating F20 20 52
Fuel pump supply F21 20 52
Ignition coils/injectors (petrol versions) F22 15 52
Electronic injection primary services (diesel versions) F22 20 52
Sound system/Radionavigation system power F23 15 52
Body Computer branch point/Headlight washer relay coil F31 7.5 48
Driver’s door branch point/passenger’s door branch point/ignition
device F32 15 48
Disponible F33 – 48
Disponible F34 – 48

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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for en-
suring long car life under the best condi-
tions.
This is why Alfa Romeo has programmed
a series of checks and maintenance op-
erations every 35,000 km (or 21,000
mi).
IMPORTANTThe actual engine oil and
filter change frequency depends on the
conditions of use of the car and is sig-
nalled by means of a warning light or
message (where provided) on the in-
strument panel.
IMPORTANTAt 2000 km from the
scheduled service, the display will show
a dedicated message. It is however important to remember that
scheduled servicing does not completely
cover all the car’s requirements: also in
the initial period before 35,000 km (or
21,000 mi) service coupon and later, be-
tween one coupon and another, ordinary
care is still required such as for example
routine check and topping up the level of
fluids, tyre pressure check, etc...
IMPORTANTThe Programmed Main-
tenance coupons are specified by the
Manufacturer. The failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
Scheduled Servicing is performed by all
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, at pre-
established times.
If during whatever service operation, in
addition to the ones programmed, the
need arises for further replacements or
repairs, these may be carried out only
with the explicit agreement of the Cus-
tomer.IMPORTANTYou are advised to con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services in
the event of any minor operating faults,
without waiting for the next service
coupon.
If your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one service coupon
and the other must be reduced.

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Thousands of km
Replace accessory drive belt/s
Replace timing belt (1750 TURBO BENZINA versions) (*)
Replace timing belt (diesel versions) (*)
Change spark plugs (1750 TURBO BENZINA versions)
Change spark plugs (3.2 JTS and 2.2 JTS Selespeed versions)
Replace diesel fuel filter (diesel versions)
Change air cleaner cartridge
Change front transmission gear oil (3.2 JTS 4x4 versions)
Changing engine oil and oil filter (3.2 JTS and 2.2 JTS Selespeed versions)
(or every 24 months)
Changing engine oil and oil filter (1750 TURBO BENZINA versions) (**)
(or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel versions with DPF) (**)
(or every 24 months)
Change engine oil and oil filter (diesel versions without DPF)
(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 24 months)
(*) Regardless of the km covered, the timing belt shall be replaced every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, driving in the city, idling
for a long time) or in any case every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and the filter must be changed when the instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and Messages” chapter) and in all cas-
es every 24 months.
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USE OF THE CAR
UNDER HEAVY
CONDITIONS
Should prevailing use of the car be un-
der one of the following specially heavy
conditions:
❒trailer or caravan towing;
❒dusty roads;
❒short distances (less than 7-8 km)
and repeated with external temper-
atures below zero;
❒frequently idling engines or long dis-
tance low speed driving (e.g.: door-
to-door deliveries) or in case of a long
term inactivity;
❒urban routes;
carry out checks more frequently than
required on Service Schedule:
❒check front disk brake pad conditions
and wear;
❒check cleanness of bonnet and boot
locks and lever cleanness and lubri-
cation;
❒sight inspect the conditions of: en-
gine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (boots, sleeves, bushes,
etc.);
❒check battery charge and fluid level
(electrolyte);
❒visual check on various drive belt con-
ditions;
❒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.
PERIODICAL CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long jour-
neys, check and top up if required:
❒engine coolant fluid level;
❒brake fluid level;
❒windscreen 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 3,000 km check and top up if re-
quired: engine oil level.
You are recommended to use
PETRONAS LUBRICANTSprod-
ucts, designed and produced specifical-
ly for Alfa Romeo cars (see table “Ca-
pacities” in section “Technical specifi-
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CHECKING FLUID
LEVELS
Refer to section Technical Specifications
for fluid amounts.
fig. 1 - 1750 TURBO BENZINA versions
2
4
1 6
53
A0F0275m
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.
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid -
4.Windscreen washer fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 1/a - 2.2 JTS Selespeed versionsA0F0161m

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1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid -
4.Windscreen washer fluid
5.Engine coolant
6.Power steering fluid
fig. 2 - 3.2 JTS versionsA0F0038m
fig. 3 - 2.0 JTDMversions
653
2
4
1
A0F0274m
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen washer fluid
5.Engine coolant
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fig. 4 - 2.4 JTDMversionsA0F0203m
1.Engine oil
2.Battery
3.Brake fluid
4.Windscreen washer fluid
5.Engine coolant
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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