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(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every four years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving,
long periods of idling) or at least every five years in all other cases.
(**) The engine oil and the oil filter must be changed when the instrument panel warning light comes on (see “Warning lights and messages” in “Get-
ting to know your car” chapter) or in any case every 12 months.
Thousands of kilometres
Check exhaust emissions
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing belt (*)
Replace spark plugs
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 12 months) (**)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
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Thousands of kilometres
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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INTERIORS
Periodically check for water puddles under the mats that could cause
the panels to rust.
SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS
Remove dust with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. It is advis-
able to use a moist brush on velvet upholstery. Wipe the seats with
a sponge soaked in a solution of neutral detergent and water.
LEATHER SEATS
(on request for versions/markets, where provided)
Remove the dry dirt with a buckskin or slightly damp cloth, with-
out exercising too much pressure.
Remove liquid or oil stains using a dry absorbent cloth, without rub-
bing. Then clean with a soft cloth or buckskin cloth dampened with
water and neutral soap.
If the stain persists, use specific products and observe the instruc-
tions carefully.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol. Make sure that the cleaning prod-
ucts used contain no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even in small
quantities.
PLASTIC PARTS AND COVERS
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp cloth (if possible made from
microfibre), and a solution of water and neutral, non-abrasive de-
tergent. To clean oily or persistent stains, use specific products free
from solvents and designed to maintain the original appearance
and colour of the components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre cloth, if necessary moistened
with water. The use of paper tissues is not recommended as these
may leave residues.
IMPORTANT Never use alcohol or petrol to clean the glass on the
instrument panel or other plastic parts.
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Headlights.............................. 108
– headlight alignment corrector 108
– light beamdirection ............ 108
Heated rear window
(activation).................... 63-72
Hill Holdersystem .................... 110
How to save fuel .................... 155
Identification data
– chassis marking ................. 226
– engine marking ................. 226
– identification data plate ....... 225
– paintwork identification plate 226
Ignition switch ........................ 49
– steeringlock ...................... 50
In an emergency................ 161
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ................................ 123
Installing navigation system
(set-up)............................... 123
Instrument panel and instruments 4-5
Interior fittings......................... 87Interiors (cleaning) .................. 222
“Isofix” child seat set-up .......... 143
Jack...................................... 163
Keys
– changing remote
control battery ................... 44
– key with remote control ....... 42
– key without remote control ... 42
Light clusters
– front light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............. 177
– rear light clusters
(changing a bulb) .............. 179
Load limiters .......................... 135
Lubricants (specifications) ... 242-243
Main beam headlights
– bulb replacement ................ 177
– control............................... 75
Manual climate control system .. 60Menu items ........................... 26
Mirror courtesy lights ............... 83
– bulb replacement ................ 184
MSR system ........................... 112
Number plate lights
– bulb replacement ................ 181
On board instruments ............. 4-5
– engine coolant
temperature gauge ............. 6
– fuel level indicator .............. 6
– multifunction display ........... 20
– reconfigurable multifunction
display ............................. 21
– rev counter ........................ 6
– speedometer ..................... 6
Parking lights (activation) ....... 74
Parking the car ....................... 153
Performance (top speeds) ........ 237
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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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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A Speedometer
B Multifunction display
C Rev counter
D Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to versions.
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY
A Speedometer
B Reconfigurable multifunction display
C Rev counter
D Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E Engine coolant temperature gauge with overheating warning light
mcWarning lights present on diesel versions only. On diesel versions, the end of scale for the rev counter is 6000 rpm
IMPORTANT The illumination of the instrument panel graphics may vary according to versions.
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