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•Short, repeated trips (less than 4-5 miles or 7-8 km) at
sub-zero temperatures
•Allowing the engine to idle for extended periods of
time
•Driving for long distances at low speeds
•Allowing the vehicle to sit for long periods of inactiv-
ity
Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than indi-
cated in the Maintenance Schedule:
•Check front and rear disc brake pad condition and
wear
•Check cleanliness of tailgate locks.
•Check cleanliness and lubrication of chassis and steer-
ing linkage•Visually inspect condition of: engine, gearbox, trans-
mission, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (gaiters - sleeves - bushes
- etc.)
•Check battery charge and battery fluid level (electro-
lyte)
•Visually inspect condition of the auxiliary drive belts
•Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace
oil filter
•Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner
Using the car on track should be regarded as an excep-
tion. The car has been designed and produced for road
use.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 313
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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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Inspection............................272
Points to Remember.....................271
Pressure Cap..........................271
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze).............269
Corrosion Protection.......................280
Cupholders.............................104
Customer Assistance.......................322
Daytime Running Lights.....................86
Dealer Service............................251
Deck Lid................................29
Deck Lid, Release..........................82
Defroster, Windshield.......................71
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers...................91
Diagnostic System, Onboard.................250
Dimmer Control...........................88
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)................272
Door Locks..............................23Child-Protection Door Lock — Rear Doors......25
Power Door Locks.......................20
Doors..................................23
Driving
Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water................................170
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet)........101
Electrical Power Outlets.....................101
Electric Remote Mirrors......................77
Electronic Brake Control System...............175
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control).........93
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Activation Trip Data (Trip B On)............129
Autoclose.............................132
Average Fuel Consumption................141
Average Speed.........................141
Buzzer Volume (Adjusting The Failure/Warning
Buzzer Volume)........................134
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