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Mileage or time passed (whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
Replace air filter cartridge (***) X X X X X X
(⌂) Recommend using Midtronics tester to check charge
status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
(#) The spark plug change interval is mileage based only,
yearly intervals do not apply. The following are essential
to ensure correct operation and prevent serious damage
to the engine:
•Only use spark plugs of the same make and type
which are specially certified for such engines (refer to
“Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts” in “Maintain-
ing Your Vehicle” for further information).•Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement inter-
val given in the maintenance schedule for spark plug
replacement.
•Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have questions.
(*) Regardless of the distance covered, the timing belt
must be changed every 4 years for particularly demand-
ing use (cold climates, city driving, long periods of
idling) or at least every 5 years.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 319
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Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)............270
Adding Fuel.............................219
Adding Washer Fluid......................262
Additives, Fuel...........................217
Airbag.................................44
Air Bag
Knee Impact Bolsters.....................51
Air bag Deployment........................44
Air bag Light.............................54
Air bag Maintenance........................56
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .254
Air Conditioner Maintenance.................257
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.................257
Air Conditioning System....................257
Air Pressure, Tires.........................197
Alarm System (Security Alarm)................15
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) . .163
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission................156
Fluid Type............................279Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle...............8
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..................269
Capacities............................306
Disposal..............................272
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................178
Appearance Care.........................280
Automatic Door Locks......................25
Automatic Transaxle........................11
Automatic Transmission....................156
Fluid Type............................309
Auto Unlock, Doors........................25
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet)........101
Battery.................................256
Keyless Transmitter Replacement (RKE)........21
Belts, Seat...............................32
Body Mechanism Lubrication.................258
B-Pillar Location..........................191
Brake Fluid.............................309
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Auto Unlock...........................25
Door.................................23
Power Door............................23
Lubrication, Body.........................258
Lug Nuts...............................227
Maintenance Free Battery....................256
Maintenance, General......................251
Maintenance Procedures....................251
Maintenance Schedule......................312
Manual, Service..........................326
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Selection......................309
Master Cylinder (Brakes)....................274
Mirrors.................................76
Electric Remote.........................77
Heated...............................78
Outside...............................76
Rearview..............................76Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System................210
Multi-Function Control Lever.................86
New Vehicle Break-In Period..................68
Occupant Restraints........................32
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)................215
Oil, Engine..............................252
Capacity.............................306
Change Interval........................253
Checking.............................252
Disposal..............................254
Filter................................254
Filter Disposal.........................254
Materials Added to......................254
Recommendation.......................253
Viscosity.............................253
Oil Filter, Selection........................254
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INDEX 339
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Sizes................................186
Snow Tires............................201
Spinning.............................205
Tread Wear Indicators....................205
Tire Safety Information.....................184
To Open Deck Lid.........................82
Towing................................222
Recreational...........................222
Towing Eyes.............................242
Towing Vehicle Behind a Motorhome...........222
Traction................................169
Trailer Towing...........................222
Transaxle
Automatic.............................11
Transmission............................157
Automatic............................156
Fluid................................278
Maintenance...........................278
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . .21Transporting Passengers.....................69
Transporting Pets..........................68
Tread Wear Indicators......................205
Uniform Tire Quality Grades.................327
Unleaded Gasoline........................215
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt................40
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).............7
Vehicle Loading..........................192
Vehicle Modifications/Alterations...............8
Vehicle Security Alarm (Security Alarm)..........15
Vehicle Storage...........................292
Ventilation System.........................143
Warning Flasher, Hazard....................226
Warning Lights (Instrument Cluster Description) . . .112
Warnings and Cautions.......................7
Warranty Information........................4
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INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING
EQUIPMENTSpecial design considerations are incorporated into this
vehicle’s electronic system to provide immunity to radio
frequency signals. Mobile two-way radios and telephone
equipment must be installed properly by trained person-
nel. The following must be observed during installation.
The positive power connection should be made directly
to the battery and fused as close to the battery as possible.
The negative power connection should be made to body
sheet metal adjacent to the negative battery connection.
This connection should not be fused.
Antennas for two-way radios should be mounted on the
roof or the rear area of the vehicle. Care should be used
in mounting antennas with magnet bases. Magnets may
affect the accuracy or operation of the compass on
vehicles so equipped.The antenna cable should be as short as practical and
routed away from the vehicle wiring when possible. Use
only fully shielded coaxial cable.
Carefully match the antenna and cable to the radio to
ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio (SWR).
Mobile radio equipment with output power greater than
normal may require special precautions.
All installations should be checked for possible interfer-
ence between the communications equipment and the
vehicle’s electronic systems.