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SAFETY:
BRAKING SYSTEMENVIRONMENT: PARTICULATE FILTERS,
CLIMATE CONTROL MAINTENANCECOMFORT: SUSPENSION
AND WINDSCREEN WIPERS PERFORMANCE: SPARK PLUGS,
INJECTORS AND BATTERIESLINEACCESSORI
ROOF RACK BARS, WHEEL RIMS
WHY CHOOSING
GENUINE PARTS
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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.
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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 miles
Thousands of km
Months
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)
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940A1000
Otto
4 in line
83.0 x 80.5
1742
9.8
172.5
235
5500
NORMAL DYNAMIC
300 340
30.5 34.6
4500 1900
NGK ILKAR7D6G
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
or 98 RON
(EN228 specifications)
940A2000
955A8000 (*)
Otto
4 in line
72.0 x 84.0
1368
9,8
125 120 (*)
170 163 (*)
5500 5500 (*)
NORMAL DYNAMIC
230 250
23.4 25.4
2250 2500
NGK IKR9F8
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
or 98 RON
(EN228 specifications)
198A4000
940A6000 (*)
Otto
4 in line
72.0 x 84.0
1368
9.8
88 85 (*)
120 115 (*)
5000 5000 (*)
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21
1750
NGK IKR9F8
Unleaded petrol
95 RON
(EN228
specifications)
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ENGINE
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 1.4 Turbo1750
Turbo Petrol Multi Air Turbo Petrol
Type code
Cycle
Cylinder number and position
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total capacity cm3
Compression ratio
Max. EEC power kW
HP
corresponding speed rpm
Max. EEC torque Nm
kgm
corresponding speed rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
940A8000 (**)
940A5000
Diesel
4 in line
83 x 90.4
1956
16.5
100/103
136/140
3750
NORMAL DYNAMIC
320 350
32.5 35.6
1500 1750
–
Automotive
diesel fuel
(EN590
specifications)
940A7000
Diesel
4 in line
83 x 90.4
1956
16.5
120
163
4000
NORMAL DYNAMIC
320 350
32.5 35.6
1500 1750
–
Automotive
diesel fuel
(EN590
specifications)
940A4000
Diesel
4 in line
83 x 90.4
1956
16.5
125
170
4000
NORMAL DYNAMIC
320 350
32.5 35.6
1500 1750
–
Automotive
diesel fuel
(EN590
specifications)
940A3000
Diesel
4 in line
79.5 x 80.5
1598
16.5
77
105
4000
NORMAL DYNAMIC
280 320
28.5 32.5
1500 1750
–
Automotive
diesel fuel
(EN590
specifications)
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(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) 2.0 JTD
M136 HP version
GENERAL INFORMATION1.6 JTDM2.0 JTDM2.0 JTDM(*) 2.0 JTDM(*)
Type code
Cycle
Cylinder number and position
Piston bore and stroke mm
Total capacity cm3
Compression ratio
Max. EEC power kW
HP
corresponding speed rpm
Max. EEC torque Nm
kgm
corresponding speed rpm
Spark plugs
Fuel
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– scheduled servicing plan ...... 200
Servicing schedule
Set-up menu .......................... 24
Side bag ............................... 148
Side/taillights - dipped beam headlights
– bulb replacement........... 177-179
– control............................... 74
Ski compartment .................... 89
Snow chains .......................... 159
Socket.................................. 90
Spark plugs (type) ................... 228
Speedometer ......................... 6
Start&Stop system................... 116
Starting the engine ............ 151-161
Starting and driving......... 151
Steering ................................ 231
Steering lock .......................... 49
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 54
Steering wheel stalks
– left stalk ............................ 74Tyres
– Fix&Go Automatic kit........... 169
– how to read tyre markings ... 232
– inflation pressures............... 235
– rim protector tyre ................ 233
– snow tyres ........................ 158
– tyres fitted ........................ 234
Universal Isofix child seat ........ 143
Using the gearbox ................... 154
VDC system ........................... 110
Warning lights on panel .......... 6
Weights ............................ 238-239
Welcome movement ............... 23
Wheel rims ............................ 232
– dimensions ....................... 234
– reading rim markings .......... 233
– rim protector ..................... 233 – right stalk .......................... 77
Storage compartments ....... 87-88
Storing the car ........................ 159
Sun visors .............................. 91
Supplementary heater ............. 73
Suspensions ........................... 231
Symbols ................................ 40
Technical specifications..... 225
Third brake light
– bulb replacement ................ 181
Top speeds.............................. 237
Towing the car ........................ 196
Towing trailers ........................ 157
Transmission .......................... 230
Trip Computer ......................... 36
– Trip Computer parameters .... 37
– TRIP button ........................ 39