2013 Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine coolant

Remember that the brake servo and electromechanical
power steering are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much more effort than
usual is required on the brake pedal and steering wheel.Never start the engine by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. These manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
WARMING UP THE ENGINE JUST
AFTER IT HAS STARTEDProceed as follows:
❒drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium revs and without
accelerating abruptly;
❒do not demand maximum performance for the first few kilometres. It
is advisable to wait until the engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.STOPPING THE ENGINETurn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a demanding drive, before turning the engine off
you should allow it to idle to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to decrease.
A quick burst on the accelerator before stopping the engine
serves absolutely no practical purpose. It wastes fuel and
is especially damaging to turbocharged engines.
PARKINGSwitch off the engine and pull up the handbrake. Engage a gear (1
stif
the car is facing uphill or reverse if it is facing downhill) and leave
the wheels steered to one side.
If the car is parked on a steep slope block the wheels with a wedge or
stone. Always remove the ignition key when leaving the car.
Never leave children unattended in the car. Always
remove the key from the ignition when leaving the car
and take it with you.
HANDBRAKETo engage the handbrake pull lever A fig. 118 upwards until the car is
secured. To release the handbrake, raise lever A slightly, hold down
button B and lower the lever.
fig. 118
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PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and restore the
following if necessary:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of window washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CARIf you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more frequently than indicated
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and rubber elements
(boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
❒check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
❒check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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ENGINE OILCheck that the oil level is between the MIN and MAX references on the
dipstick A.
If the oil level is near or under the MIN reference, add oil through the
filler B until it reaches the MAX reference.
The oil level must never exceed the MAX reference.
Take out the engine oil dipstick A, clean it with a lint-free cloth and
reinsert it. Take it out again and check that the engine oil
level is between the MIN and MAX references on the dipstick.
If the engine oil is being topped up, wait for the engine
to cool down before loosening the filler plug,
particularly for vehicles with aluminium plug (for
versions/markets, where provided). WARNING: risk of burns!
Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption is approximately 400 grams
every 1,000 km. When the car is new, the engine needs to run in,
therefore the engine oil consumption can only be considered stabilised
after the first 5,000 - 6,000 km.
Do not add oil with specifications other than those of the oil
already in the engine.
Used engine oil and oil filters contain substances which are
harmful to the environment. We recommend having the
oil and oil filter replaced by Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
ENGINE COOLANTIf the level is too low, unscrew reservoir cap C and add the fluid
described in the chapter "Technical Specifications".
PARAFLU
UPanti-freeze is used in the engine cooling
system. Use the same fluid as in the cooling system when
topping up. PARAFLU
UPcannot be mixed with any other
type of fluid. If this accidentally occurs, do not start the engine under
any circumstances. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
The cooling system is pressurised. If necessary, only
replace the cap with another genuine one or the
operation of the system may be adversely affected. Do
not remove the reservoir cap when the engine is hot: you risk
scalding yourself.
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CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTSVERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine coolant
temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
Warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
fig. 2
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VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Reconfigurable multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light E. Engine
coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
Warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
fig. 3
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Courtesy light
– bulb replacement............................. 164
Cruise Control ...................................... 68Dashboard ........................................ 3
Daytime running lights (DRL) ................. 62
Diesel filter .......................................... 192
Dimensions .......................................... 220
Dipped headlights
– bulb replacement............................. 158
Direction indicators ......................... 64-159
– bulb replacement............................. 158
– “Lane change” function .................... 64
Display................................................ 18
Doors .................................................. 83
– Child safety device .......................... 84
– Door central locking/unlocking ........ 83
DST system
(Dynamic Steering Torque) .................. 99
Dual Pinion active steering .................... 107
Dusk sensor ......................................... 63Electric sun roof .................................. 81
Electric windows .................................. 86
– Controls .......................................... 86"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .......... 98Engine codes ...................................... 204Engine compartment
– checking levels ................................ 185
– washing ......................................... 200
Engine coolant temperature gauge ........ 6
Engine
– engine cooling system fluid level ....... 190
– identification codes.......................... 204
– marking.......................................... 203
– technical specifications..................... 206
Engine oil
– consumption ................................... 190
– level check ...................................... 190
EOBD system ....................................... 106
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ............................................... 97
Exterior lights ....................................... 62
– Left stalk ......................................... 62
External courtesy lights ......................... 65
Extinguisher ......................................... 80
Fitting "Universal" child seat ................ 122
Fix&Go Automatic Kit ........................... 149
Flashing .............................................. 64
Fluids and lubricants (specifications) ...... 227
Fog lights........................................ 73-158"Follow Me Home" device ................... 64
Front airbags...................................... 129
Front armrest ....................................... 77
Front driver side airbag ........................ 129
Front passenger airbag ......................... 130
Front roof light
– bulb replacement............................. 162
Fuel consumption.................................. 230
Fuel cut-off system ................................ 75
Fuel level gauge ................................... 6
Fuel supply .......................................... 210
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 112
Fuses (if a fuse blows) ........................... 165G
ear Shift Indicator ............................ 20
Glove compartment light
– bulb replacement............................. 164
H
andbrake ........................................ 135
Hazard warning lights .......................... 73
Headlights ........................................... 95
– Adjusting headlights abroad ............ 95
– bulb replacement............................. 157
– Headlight alignment corrector .......... 95
– Light beam direction ........................ 95
Headlight washers................................ 198
Head restraints..................................... 44
– "Anti-Whiplash" device ................... 44
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