148) When performing any
operation on the battery or near it,
always protect your eyes with
special goggles.
IMPORTANT
36) Incorrect assembly of electrical
and electronic accessories may
cause severe damage to your car.
Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership
if you want to install accessories
(e.g. anti-theft, radio phone, etc.):
they will suggest the most
suitable devices and advise you
whether a higher capacity battery
needs to be installed.
IMPORTANT
5) Batteries contain substances
which are very dangerous for the
environment. For battery
replacement, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
WHEELS AND TYRESBefore embarking on a long trip, and
every two weeks, check the tyre
inflation pressure. Check the tyres when
cold.
149) 150) 151) 152)
It is normal for the pressure to increase
when the car is used; for the correct
tyre inflation pressure, see “Wheels” in
the “Technical specifications” chapter.
Incorrect pressure causes abnormal
tyre wear fig. 189:
A normal pressure: tread evenly worn;
B low pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges;
C high pressure: tread particularly
worn in the centre.The tyres must be replaced when the
tread is less than 1.6 mm thick. In
any case, follow the laws in force in the
country you are in.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Take the following precautions to
prevent damage to the tyres:
❒avoid violent impact against the kerb,
potholes or obstacles as well as
driving for extended periods on
uneven road surfaces;
❒periodically check that the tyres have
no cuts in the side walls, abnormal
swelling or irregular tread wear;
❒avoid travelling with the car
overloaded. If a tyre is punctured,
stop immediately and change it;
❒tyres age even if they are not used a
great deal. Cracks in the tread and
on the side walls are a sign of ageing.
Have the tyres checked by
specialised personnel if they have
been fitted for longer than 6 years;
❒in case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious
origin;
❒if a tyre is changed, also change the
inflation valve.189
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WARNING
149) The road holding qualities of
the car also depend on the correct
inflation pressure of the tyres.
150) If tyre pressure is too low, it
may overheat and be severely
damaged as a result.
151) Do not switch tyres from the
left to the right side and vice
versa, in order to prevent
inversion of the rotation direction.
152) Do not repaint alloy wheel rims
at temperatures higher than
150°C. The mechanical
characteristics of the wheels
might be compromised.
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WIPERSBLADES
It is advisable to replace the blades
about once a year.
153)
A few simple precautions can reduce
the possibility of damage to the blade:
❒if the temperature falls below zero,
make sure that ice has not frozen
the rubber to the glass. Use an
antifreeze product to release it if
required;
❒remove any snow from the glass;
❒do not operate the windscreen/rear
window wipers on dry glass.
Replacing the
windscreen wiper
blades
Proceed as follows:
❒raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig.
190 of the attachment spring and
remove the blade from the arm;
❒fit the new blade by inserting the tab
into the special slot in the arm. Make
sure that it is properly locked into
place.
❒lower the wiper arm on the
windscreen.Raising the windscreen
wipers
If it is necessary to lift the blade from
the windscreen (e.g. in the event of
snow or if the blade needs
replacement) proceed as follows:
❒turn the ignition key to the MAR-ON
position;
❒operate the lever to the right of the
steering wheel to activate a
windscreen wiper stroke (see
paragraph "Window washing" in
chapter "Getting to know your car");
❒turn the ignition key to the STOP
position when the driver's side wiper
blade reaches the windscreen side
pillar and lift the windscreen wiper to
the rest position;
❒bring the wiper blades back into
contact with the windscreen before
activating the windscreen wiper.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
37)
RIMS AND TYRES PROVIDED AS STANDARDVersions Rims Tyres provided Snow tyresSpace-saver wheel
Rim Tyre1.4 Turbo
Petrol
1.4 Turbo
MultiAir
1.6 JTD
M
2.0 JTD
M
7Jx16 H2 ET 41 (*)195/55 R16 91V
REINFORCED (*)195/55 R16 91Q
REINFORCED (*)
T135/70 R16
100M
T125/80 R17
99M4Bx16ET22
4Bx17ET25 7Jx16 H2 ET 41 205/55 R16 91V 205/55 R16 91Q
7 1/2 Jx17 H2 ET 41 225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q
7 1/2 Jx18 H2 ET 41225/40 R18 92W
REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q
REINFORCED
1.4 Turbo
Petrol(***)
1.4 Turbo
MultiAir(***)
1.6 JTD
M(***)
2.0 JTDM(***)7 1/2 Jx17 H2 ET 41 225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q
T125/80 R17
99M4Bx17ET25
7 1/2 Jx18 H2 ET 41225/40 R18 92W
REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q
REINFORCED
1750 Turbo
Petrol7 1/2 Jx17 H2 ET 41 225/45 R17 91W 225/45 R17 91Q
T125/80 R17
99M4Bx17ET25
7 1/2 Jx18 H2 ET 41225/40 R18 92W
REINFORCED (**)225/40 R18 92Q
REINFORCED
(*) For versions/markets, where provided
(**) Tyres which cannot be fitted with chains
(***) Versions with oversized brake calipersOn versions with 195/55 R16", 205/55 R16" e 225/45 R17" tyres, reduced size snow chains can be used, with a maximum
projection of 9 mm beyond the tyre profile.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE (bar)
TYRES PROVIDED
VERSIONS MEASUREMENTMEDIUM LOAD FULL LOAD
Front Rear Front Rear
1.4 Turbo petrol
115/120 HP
1.6 JTD
M
195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED
205/55 R16 91V
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED2,6
2,3
2,3
2,62,2
2,1
2,1
2,23,0
2,7
2,7
3,02,6
2,3
2,3
2,6
1.4 Turbo Petrol
105 HP(*)195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED
205/55 R16 91V
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED2,6
2,3
2,3
2,52,2
2,1
2,1
2,32,9
2,5
2,6
2,92,5
2,1
2,2
2,5
1.4 Turbo MultiAir
2.0 JTD
M
195/55 R16 91V REINFORCED
205/55 R16 91V
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED2,6
2,3
2,3
2,62,2
2,1
2,1
2,23,0
2,7
2,7
3,02,6
2,3
2,3
2,6
1750 Turbo Petrol225/45 R17 91W
225/40 R18 92W REINFORCED2,3
2,62,1
2,22,7
3,02,3
2,6
Space-saver wheelT135/70 R16 100M
T125/80 R17 99M4.2
(*) For versions/markets, where providedAdd +0.3 bar to the prescribed pressure when the tyres are warm. Check correct pressure on a cold tyre.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
When travelling at speeds over 160 km/h, inflate the tyres to the values specified for fully laden conditions.
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