2010 Alfa Romeo MiTo wiper fluid

CARE AND MAINTENANCE201
5
Scheduled maintenance ...................................................................... 202
Scheduled servicing plan ..................................................................... 203
Periodic checks.................................................................................. 207
Demanding use of the car .................................................................... 207
Checking fluid levels ........................................................................... 208
Air filter/pollen filter/diesel filter .......................................................... 217
Battery.............................................................................................. 217
Wheels and tyres............................................................................... 219
Windscreen/rearscreen wipers ............................................................. 220
Bodywork.......................................................................................... 223
Interiors............................................................................................. 225
201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 2ed:201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 23-12-2009 13:10 Pagina 201

CARE AND MAINTENANCE203
5
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
PETROL 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/rearscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet and boot, and
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 timing belt condition
Visually inspect condition of auxiliary drive belt/s
Check tension and adjust auxiliary drive belt (versions with heater system)30 60 90 120 150 180
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●● ●●●
●●
●●
●●
201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 2ed:201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 23-12-2009 13:10 Pagina 203

CARE AND MAINTENANCE205
5
DIESEL VERSIONS
35 70 105 140 175
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
●●
●● ● ● ●
●● ● ● ●
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/rearscreen wiper blades
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and
brake pad wear indication
Check rear disc brake pad seal condition and wear
Visually inspect the condition of: bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel - brakes),
rubber parts (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of locks, bonnet and boot, and
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
Visually inspect the condition of auxiliary drive belt/s.
Check exhaust fumes/emissions
Check engine management system operation (via diagnostic socket)
201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 2ed:201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 23-12-2009 13:10 Pagina 205

CARE AND MAINTENANCE207
5
PERIODIC 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 lights (headlights, direction indicators, hazard
lights, etc.);
❍operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system, position
and wear of windscreen/rearscreen wiper blades;
Every 3,000 km check the following and top-up, if necessary: en-
gine oil level.
We recommend the use of PETRONAS LUBRICANTS products, de-
signed and produced specifically for Alfa Romeo cars (see “Con-
sumables” table in chapter 6).
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If you use the vehicle mainly under one of the following conditions:
❍trailer or caravan towing;
❍dusty roads;
❍repeated short distances (less than 7-8 km) and with exter-
nal temperatures below zero;
❍frequently idling the engine, 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, and cleanliness and
lubrication of linkages;
❍visually inspect the condition of: engine, gearbox, transmission,
pipes and hoses (exhaust – fuel supply - brakes) rubber ele-
ments (gaiters – hoses - bushes etc.);
201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 2ed:201-226 Alfa MiTo GB 23-12-2009 13:10 Pagina 207

Manual gearboxes and
differentials (only 1.4 Petrol, 1.4
Multi Air, 1.4 Turbo Petrol 120HP,
1.4 Turbo Multi Air 135 HP,
1.3 JTD
M-2, versions)
Manual gearbox and differentials
(1.6 JTD
Mversions,
1.4 Turbo Petrol 155HP)
Manual gearbox and differentials
(1.4 Turbo Multi Air 170 HP
Quadrifoglio verde versions)
Constant velocity joints
differential-side
Constant velocity joints
wheel-side
Hydraulic brakes and
hydraulically operated
clutches
Cooling circuits
proportions of use:
50% water
50% PARAFLU
UP(❑)
To be mixed with diesel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
To be used diluted or
undiluted in windscreen/
rear window washer/
wiper systems
TUTELA CAR TECHNYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N° F010.B05
TUTELA CAR MATRYX
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F108.F02
TUTELA CAR GEARTECH
Contractual Technical
Reference N°F704.C08
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
TECHNICAL DATA247
6
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MX3 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MZ1 qualification
Synthetic-based oil, grade SAE 75W-85.
Passes API GL-4 specifications
FIAT 9.55550-MZ3 qualification
Grease for constant velocity joints with low
friction coefficient. Consistency N.L.G.I. 0-1.
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Molybdenum disulphide grease, for use at
high temperatures. Consistency N.L.G.I. 1-2.
FIAT 9.55580 qualification
Synthetic fluid for braking and clutch systems
Exceeds specifications: FMVSS n
°116 DOT 4, ISO 4925,
SAE J 1704. FIAT 9.55597 qualification
Inhibited mono ethylene glycol-based antifreeze protection,
red, with organic formulation.
Passes CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D 3306 specifications.
Additive for diesel fuel protecting Diesel engines.
Mixture of alcohols and surfactants.
Exceeds CUNA NC 956-11 specification.
FIAT 9.55522 qualificationBrakes
Fluid
Protective
for radiators
Additive for
diesel
Fluid for
windscreen/
rearscreen/
headlight washer Lubricants and
grease for drive
transmission
system
Use Fluid qualitative specifications and lubricants Fluids and lubricants Applicationsfor correct vehicle operation original
(●) IMPORTANT Don’t use fluids with different specifications for topping up or mixing.
(❑) When the vehicle is used under particularly harsh climate conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
227-250 Alfa MiTo GB 2ed:227-250 Alfa MiTo GB 23-12-2009 12:45 Pagina 247