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Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights,
luggage compartment, passenger compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.)
Check windscreen wiper/washer operation
Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
operation of pad wear indicator
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Conditions and visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection,
pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking system),
rubber elements (boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks,
as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages
Check and top up, if required, fluid levels
(engine coolant, brake/hydraulic clutch fluid, windscreen washer fluid, battery fluid, etc)
Check the handbrake lever travel and adjust it, if necessary
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt
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REGULAR CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and top up the fol-
lowing if necessary:
❍engine coolant level, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid
❍tyre pressure and condition;
❍operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators,
hazard lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, position
and wear of windscreen/rear window wiper blades;
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
We recommend the use of PETRONAS LUBRICANTS, designed and
produced specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see “Capacities” table
in the “Technical Specifications” chapter).
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍short (less than 7-8 km) and repeated journeys in sub-zero
temperatures;
❍frequent engine idling, travelling long distances at low speeds
or long term inactivity;
❍in cities;
perform the following inspections more frequently than shown on
the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❍check front disc brake pad condition and wear;
❍check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanli-
ness and lubrication of linkages;
❍visually inspect the conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmis-
sion, pipes and tubes (exhaust - fuel - brakes), rubber parts
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.);
❍check battery charge and liquid level (electrolyte);
❍visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belts;
❍check and if necessary change engine oil and oil filter;
❍check pollen filter and replace it, if required;
❍check air filter and replace, if required.
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Remember that the road holding qualities of your
car also depend on the correct inflation pressure
of the tyres. WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPERS
Avoid switching the tyres from the right side of the
vehicle to the left side and vice versa.
Do not repaint alloy wheel rims at temperatures
higher than 150°C. The mechanical characteristics
of the wheels might be compromised.
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious haz-
ard, because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
BLADES
We recommend replacing the blades once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility of damage to
the blades:
❍make sure that the rubber part is not frozen to the windscreen
in sub-zero temperatures. Use a de-icing product to release it
if required;
❍remove any snow from the window;
❍do not activate the windscreen/rear window wiper on a dry
window.
If the pressure is too low, the tyre will overheat and
could be seriously damaged.
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SPRAY NOZZLES
Windscreen washer fig. 168
The window washer jets are fixed. The nozzle holders are located
under the bonnet.
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the
reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” paragraph in this section).
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary us-
ing a needle.
fig. 167A0K0101mfig. 168A0K0139m
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
❍lift cover A-fig. 167, undo nut B and remove arm C;
❍correctly position the new arm, fully tighten nut B and then
lower cover A.
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IMPORTANT
Avoid parking under trees; the resin dropped by trees makes the
paintwork go opaque and increasing the possibility of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths to prevent scratching.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window gently with a cloth in the di-
rection of the filaments to avoid damaging the heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft, damp cloth soaked in water and detergent for wash-
ing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic substances (e.g. petrol) or ketenes
(e.g. acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses of the front head-
lights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning the car with a pressure washer, keep
the water jet at least 2 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the engine compartment thor-
oughly, taking care not to aim the jet of water directly at the elec-
tronic control units or at the windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take place with the engine cold
and the ignition key in the STOP position. After the wash, make
sure that the various protective devices (e.g. rubber caps and
guards) have not been removed or damaged.
Detergents cause water pollution. Only wash the
car in areas equipped for the collection and pu-
rification of the fluids used in the actual washing
process.
When drying take care to dry the least visible parts where the
water could collect most easily. Do not wash the car after it has
been left in the sun or with the bonnet hot: this may alter the shine
of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in the same way as the rest
of the car.
In order to preserve the aesthetic appearance of
the paintwork abrasive products and/or polishes
should not be used for cleaning the car.
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SAE 75W grade synthetic lubricant.
FIAT 9.55550-MZ6 qualification
Grease for constant-velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. NL.GI. 0-1 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Molybdenum disulphide grease for high temperatures.
NL.GI. 1-2 consistency
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Synthetic fluid for braking and clutch systems
Exceeds specifications: FMVSS n. 116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J 1704. Qualificati
on FIAT 9.55597
Red protective with antifreeze action, based on inhibited
monoethylene glycol with organic formula.
Exceeding CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Additive for diesel with antifreeze and protective action for
diesel engines.
Mixture of spirits and surfactants.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-11 specifications.
FIAT 9.55522 qualification
TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F002.F10
TUTELA STAR 700
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F701.C07
TUTELA ALL STAR
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F702.G07
TUTELA TOP 4
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F001.A93
PARAFLU
UP(●)
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F101.M01
TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F601.L06
TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference N. F201.D02
Gearboxes and
differentials
(mechanical)
Differential side
constant-velocity joints
CV joints
wheel side
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulically operated
clutch
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be mixed with fuel
oil (25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in wind-
screen/ rear window
washer/wiper systems
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Lubricants
for motion
transmission
Brake
fluid
Protective agent
for radiators
Additive
for diesel fuel Use Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine Applications
for correct use of the car fluids and lubricants
(●) IMPORTANT Do not use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
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❑) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand distilled water.
Windscreen/
rear window/
headlamp
washer fluid
level
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Pretensioners ......................... 135
Protecting the environment ....... 129
Puddle lights .......................... 84
– bulb replacement ................ 185
Quick tyre repair kit -
“Fix&Go Automatic” ............. 169
RAB system ........................... 112
Radio (wiring set-up) ............... 122
Radio transmitters and
mobile phones ...................... 124
Raising the car ....................... 196
Rear ceilinglight ..................... 83
– bulb replacement ................ 182
Rear fog lights
– bulb replacement ................ 180
– control............................... 85
Rear view mirrors .............. 55-56
Rear window washer
– checking liquid– seat belts .......................... 131
SBR system ........................... 133
Scheduled .............................. 200
Seat belts
– load limiters ...................... 135
– maintenance ..................... 137
– pretensioners ..................... 135
– SBR system........................ 133
– using the seat belts ............ 131
Seats ..................................... 50
– adjusting ..................... 51-52
– heating ....................... 51-52
Sensors
– automatic headlights
(dusk sensor) ..................... 74
– parking ............................. 124
– rain................................... 78
Servicing and maintenance199
– demanding use of the car .... 206
– regular checks ................... 206
– scheduled servicing ............. 199 level .......... 208-209-210-211
Rear window wiper
– blades .............................. 79
– checking liquid
level .......... 208-209-210-211
– control............................... 77
– nozzles ............................ 219
Rev counter ........................... 6
Reverse lights
– bulb replacement ................ 180
Right - hand drive versions288
Rim protector ......................... 233
Roof bars (set-up) ................... 108
Roof rack/ski rack .................. 107
Safe Lock device ..................... 45
Safety................................ 131
– carrying children safely ........ 138
– child safety lock ................. 96
– “Isofix” child seat
(assembly) ....................... 143
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DASHBOARD
1. Fixed vent for sending air to side windows - 2. Adjustable air vent - 3. Passenger front air bag - 4. Upper adjustable vents - 5. Hazard warning
lights - 6. Radio navigator display (for versions/markets, where provided) - 7. External light control stalk - 8. Instrument panel - 9. Windscreen
wiper/rear window wiper/trip computer stalk - 10. Headlight alignment corrector (for versions/markets, where provided) and Set Up Menu
access buttons - 11. Ignition device - 12. Driver's front air bag - 13. Cruise Control stalk (for versions/markets, where provided) - 14. Control
buttons: fog lights/rear fog light, Start&Stop system (for versions/markets, where provided), door locking/unlocking, AFS light on/off (for
versions/markets, where provided) - 15. “Alfa DNA” system - 16. Gear lever - 17. Heating/ventilation/air conditioning controls - 18. Sound sys-
tem (for versions/markets, where provided) - 19. Central adjustable air vents - 20. Glove compartment.
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