2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta service interval

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ON CONSTANTLY:Low engine oil pressure(red)
FLASHING:Exhausted engine oil
(for versions/markets, where provided - red)
When the ignition key is turned to MAR, the warning light
switches on, but it should go out as soon as the engine is started.
1. Low engine oil pressure
The warning light turns on constantly along with a message on the
display (for versions/markets where provided) when the system
detects that engine oil pressure is low.
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If the warning light vturns on when the car is
travelling (on some versions, together with the
message on the display), stop the car immediate-
ly and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
2. Exhausted engine oil
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light comes on flashing and a specific message will
appear on the display (for versions/markets where provided). The
warning light may flash in the following ways, depending on the
versions:
❍for 1 minute every two hours;
❍for three minute cycles with the warning light off for intervals
of five seconds until oil is changed.After the initial warning, each time the engine is started up, the
warning light will continue to flash in the same ways as described
above, until the oil is changed. A specific message will appear on
the display (for versions/markets where provided) in addition to
the warning light.
Flashing of the warning light is not a fault but indicates that the
oil needs to be changed as a consequence of normal use.
Note that engine oil degrades faster under the following circum-
stances:
❍mainly urban use of the car , requiring more frequent regen-
eration of the DPF;
❍use of the car for short drives, in which the engine does not
have time to reach its regular operating temperature
❍repeated interruptions to the regeneration process signalled by
the DPF warning light coming on.
Exhausted engine oil should be replaced as soon
as possible after the warning light comes on, and
never more than 500 km after it first comes on.
Failure to comply with the instructions above may result
in severe damage to the engine and invalidate the war-
ranty. Remember that the operation of this warning light
is not related to the amount of oil in the engine. There-
fore, do not simply top up when the light starts flashing.

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Button volume (Button volume adjustment)
With this function it is possible to adjust (to eight levels) the vol-
ume of the acoustic signal sounding when the MENU SET button
is long pressed to exit a sub-menu and return to the standard menu.
To set the desired volume, proceed as follows:
– briefly press the SET ESC button: the previously set volume lev-
el will be displayed;
– press the button “
Ò▲“ or “▼“ to adjust the volume; an
acoustic signal equal to the volume level being selected is sound-
ed during this adjustment;
– briefly press the SET ESC button to go back to the previous screen
or hold the button down to go back to the standard screen with-
out saving.
On versions with reconfigurable multifunction display, the volume
level is represented by bars.
Belt reminder (Buzzer/reactivation for S.B.R.
signally)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
This function will only be displayed after the S.B.R. system
has been deactivated by an Alfa Romeo Authorised Service Provider
(see “S.B.R. system” in chapter 2).
Ser vice (Ser vice schedule)
With this function is possible to view information on servicing dead-
lines depending on kilometres travelled or daily intervals. The Ser-
vice function also shows the interval (in kilometres or miles) be-
fore the next engine oil change is due.
This information can be consulted as follows:
– briefly press the SET ESC button, which makes the display show
the service interval in km or mi according to the previous setting
(see “Distance measures” paragraph); press the SET ESC button
to return to the menu screen or hold the button down to return to
the standard screen.
IMPORTANT According to the “Planned Maintenance Programme”,
the car must be serviced every 30,000 km (1.4 petrol versions)
or 35,000 km (1750 Turbo petrol and diesel versions). This mes-
sage is displayed automatically when the key is turned to MAR,
from 2,000 km (or equivalent value in miles) when the next ser-
vice is due and is displayed again every 200 km (or equivalent
value in miles). Below 200 km the signals become more frequent.
The indication will appear in kilometres or miles depending on
the unit of measurement settings. When the next scheduled ser-
vice is approaching and the key is turned to MAR, the word Ser-
vice will appear on the display, followed by the number of kilo-
metres or miles left. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services where
the “Planned Maintenance Programme” operations will be per-
formed and the message will be reset.

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT NOTES
❍At 2000 km from the next service operation the display will
show a message.
❍Scheduled Servicing operations are required by the manufac-
turer. Failure to comply with the schedule may invalidate the
warranty.
❍It is advisable to inform Alfa Romeo Authorized Services of any
small faults without waiting for the next scheduled service.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct maintenance is essential for ensuring long car life under the
best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has prepared a series of checks and
service operations to be carried out every 30,000 kilometres (for
1.4 petrol versions) or every 35,000 kilometres (for 1750 Turbo
Petrol and diesel versions).
Check the items on the Scheduled Servicing Plan (e.g. periodical-
ly check level of liquids, tyre pressure, etc.) before 30,000/
35,000 km and between these services deadlines.
Scheduled Service operations should be carried out at Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services according to a set time schedule. If, during
each operation, in addition to the ones scheduled, the need aris-
es for further replacements or repairs, these may be carried out on-
ly with the explicit agreement of the Customer.
If your car is used frequently for towing, the interval between one
service operation and the next should be reduced.

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2 If the car is mainly used in cities or travels less than 10,000 km a year, change the engine oil and filter every 12
months.
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1 For 1.4 Turbo Petrol and 1.4 Turbo Multi Air versions, in order to guarantee correct operation and prevent seri-
ous damage to the engine, it is essential to observe the following:
- only use spark plugs specifically certified for Turbo Petrol engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand
(see the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical Specifications” chapter);
- adhere strictly to the spark plug replacement intervals detailed in the Scheduled Servicing Plan;
- You are advised to go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the spare plugs replaced.
Thousands of miles
Thousands of km
Months
Check engine control system operation (using diagnosis socket)
Replace accessory drive belt(s)
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)
Replace spark plugs 1
Replace air filter cartridge
Change engine oil and oil filter (or every 24 months) 2
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.