2011 Alfa Romeo Giulietta belt

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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.
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Check exhaust emissions
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
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)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)21 42 63 84 105
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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
Check battery charge status and possibly recharge
Visually inspect the condition of the auxiliary drive belt
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic socket)21 42 63 84 105
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Replace auxiliary drive belts
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Replace fuel filter
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (**)(or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months)
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months)
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt must be changed every 4 years for particularly demanding use (cold climates, city driving,
long periods of idling) or at least every 5 years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when the warning light on the dashboard comes on, or every 24 months.
If the car is mainly used in town, change the engine oil and filter every 12 months.

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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.
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;
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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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 ceiling light ..................... 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 ..................... 50-51
– 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 versions281
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