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LIFTING THE CAR
If you need to lift the car contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services,
who will be equipped with a workshop lift.
IMPORTANT Be careful when positioning the lift for versions with
side spoilers.
TOWING THE CAR
The tow ring provided with the car is housed in the tool box in
the boot.
ATTACHING THE TOW HOOK
Manually release the plug A pressing in the lower part, take the
tow hook from its seat in the tool support and tighten it securely
on the front threaded pin (fig. 159) or on the rear threaded pin
(fig. 160).
Before beginning to tow, turn the ignition key to
MAR and then to STOP, without extracting it When
the key is removed, the steering wheel lock auto-
matically activates, making it impossible to turn the
wheels.
fig. 159A0K0136mfig. 160A0K0137m
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SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard lights, passenger
compartment lights, boot lights, 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 condition of timing belt
Visually inspect the condition of accessory drive belt(s)
Check exhaust gas emissions 30 60 90 120 150 180
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1750 Turbo Petrol VERSIONS
Thousands of kilometres
Check tyre conditions/wear and adjust pressure if required
Check lighting system operation (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, passenger
compartment lights, boot lights, 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 cleanness of locks, bonnet and boot and lever
cleanness and lubrication
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
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt
Visually inspect the condition of toothed timing belt
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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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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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DIMENSIONS
Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle equipped with its original tyres.
Height is measured with vehicle unladen.
BOOT VOLUME
Unladen capacity (V.D.A. standards): 350 dm3
43519557621798
Small variations in size are possible depending on the dimensions of the rims. 1465
A0K0133m
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Automatic dual zone
climate system ...................... 65
Battery
– replacement ....................... 214
– tips for extending battery life 214
Bodywork
– bodywork codes.................. 227
– cleaning ........................... 221
Bodywork versions ................... 227
Bonnet .................................. 106
Boot ..................................... 101
– boot volume ...................... 236
– expanding the boot ............ 103
– securing your load .............. 105
Boot light
– bulb replacement ................ 183
Brake Assist system.................. 112
Brake lights
– bulb replacement ................ 179
ABS ..................................... 109
AFS (adaptivelights) ............... 86
Air bags
– Front air bags .................... 146
– Front passenger side airbag
deactivation ....................... 147
– Side air bags ..................... 148
Air filter/pollen filter/diesel filter 214
Air vents .......................... 57-58
Alarm..................................... 47
“Alfa DNA” system................... 113
Alfa Romeo CODE system .......... 40
AQS (Air Quality System function) 70
Arm rest
– front ................................. 88
– rear .................................. 89
Ashtray ................................. 91
ASR system ............................ 111Brakes
– Brake Assist ...................... 112
– handbrake ......................... 153
– specifications ..................... 231
Bulbs (replacement) ................ 174
– bulb types ................... 175-176
– general information ............ 174
Capacities .............................. 127
– capacities table ............ 240-241
– fuel tank cap ..................... 128
Car radio set-up ...................... 122
Car radio........................... 247-280
Carrying children safely ............ 138
– “Isofix” child seat set-up ..... 143
– child seats ......................... 139
CBC system ............................ 112
Ceiling lights
– boot light .......................... 84
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