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MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
CONTENTS
ENGINE COMPARTMENT — 1.750 TURBO . . .249
ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM — OBD II . .250
REPLACEMENT PARTS..................250
DEALER SERVICE......................251
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...........251
▫Engine Oil..........................252
▫Engine Oil Filter......................254
▫Engine Air Cleaner Filter................254
▫Engine Cover........................255
▫Maintenance-Free Battery...............256▫Air Conditioner Maintenance.............257
▫Body Lubrication.....................258
▫Wiper Blades........................259
▫Windshield Washer Nozzles..............261
▫Adding Washer Solvent.................262
▫Exhaust System......................265
▫Cooling System......................268
▫Brake System........................274
▫Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission...........278
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Wiper Blades
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the
windshield and rear window periodically with a sponge
or soft cloth and a mild nonabrasive cleaner. This will
remove accumulations of salt, waxes, or road film, and
help reduce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long periods
may cause deterioration of the wiper blades. Always use
washer fluid when using the wipers to remove salt or dirt
from a dry windshield or rear window.
Avoid using the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from
the windshield or rear window. Make sure that they are
not frozen to the glass before turning them on to avoid
damaging the blade. Keep the blade rubber out of contact
with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.NOTE:Life expectancy of wiper blades varies depending
on geographical area and frequency of use. Poor perfor-
mance of blades may be present with chattering, marks,
water lines or wet spots. If any of these conditions are
present, clean the wiper blades or replace as necessary.
Blade Lifting
If it is necessary to lift the blade from the windshield (In
the event of snow or blade replacement) Proceed as
directed:
1. Rotate the end of the multifunction lever to the OFF
position.
2. Turn the ignition to the MAR-ON position then to
STOP.
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3. After turning the ignition to the STOP, within two
minutes move the right stalk upward, into the un-
stable (“anti-panic”) position, for at least half of a
second. The windshield wiper then executes part of a
stroke; at each command, approximately 1/3 of a
normal wiper stroke is triggered.NOTE:The previous operation can be repeated up to
three times. In order to move the blades to the most
suitable position.
4. Lift the blade from the windshield and proceed with
the required operation.
5. Carefully lower the blade, bringing it back in contact
with the windshield.
6. Bring the blade to the initial rest position, turning the
ignition to MAR-ON.
NOTE:Do not operate the screen wiper with the blades
lifted from the windshield.Front Wiper Blade Removal/Installation
1. Lift the front wiper arm upward to raise the wiper
blade off of the windshield.
2. Press the release button on the arm of the wiper blade.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
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Brake, Parking...........................173
Brakes.................................274
Brake System............................175
Anti-Lock (ABS)........................178
Master Cylinder........................274
Parking..............................173
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle.........68
Bulb Replacement.........................292
Bulbs, Light..............................72
Capacities, Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..........306
Capacities, Fluid..........................306
Caps, Filler
Oil (Engine)...........................253
Carbon Monoxide Warning...................70
Car Washes.............................281
Cellular Phone...........................142
Chains, Tire.............................208
Chart, Tire Sizing.........................186Checking Your Vehicle For Safety...............69
Checks, Safety............................69
Child Restraint............................57
Clean Air Gasoline........................216
Cleaning
Wheels...............................282
Windshield Wiper Blades..................259
Climate Control..........................143
Manual..............................143
Clutch.................................274
Clutch Fluid.............................274
Compact Spare Tire........................203
Contract, Service..........................324
Coolant (Antifreeze).......................306
Cooling System...........................268
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)...............270
Coolant Level..........................268
Disposal of Used Coolant.................272
Drain, Flush, and Refill...................268
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Washer
Adding Fluid..........................262
Washers, Windshield........................90
Washing Vehicle..........................281
Water
Driving Through........................170
Wheel and Wheel Trim.....................282
Wheel and Wheel Trim Care.................282
Windows................................27
Power................................27
Windshield Defroster.......................71
Windshield Washers........................90
Windshield Wiper Blades....................259
Windshield Wipers.........................90
Wiper Blade Replacement...................259
Wipers, Intermittent........................91
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