Thousands of kilometres 20 40 60 80 100 120
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72
Check condition and wear of rear brake pads and discs, and
operation of pad wear indicator●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top-up fluid levels (engine cooling,
brakes, windscreen washer, etc.)●●●●●●
Visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belt(s)●
Inspect the conditions of toothed timing drive belt●
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary (or every 12
months)●●●●●●
Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine and automatic
transmission management system operation and engine oil
degradation
●●●●●●
Check and possible top up of oil level for the dual clutch
automatic transmission●
Replace spark plugs (#)●●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace toothed timing drive belt (*)●
Replace the air cleaner cartridge●●●●●●
(#) 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 whichare
specially certified for such engines (see the information in the “Engine” paragraph in the “Technical specifications” section); strictly comply with the spark plug
replacement interval given in the Scheduled Servicing Plan; for spark plug replacement, it is advisable to contact the dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
(*) Irrespective of the mileage, the timing drive belt must be changed every 4 years for heavy-duty use (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling) or at least
every 5 years.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up the
following:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid;
screen washer fluid;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen washing/wiping
system and positioning/wear of wiper
blade.
Every 3,000 km, check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF
THE CAR
If the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
if the car is used under demanding
conditions, e.g. on track;
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 inactivity;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check of front and rear disc brake
pad condition and wear;
check cleanliness of tailgate 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 air
cleaner.
Using the car on track should beregarded as an exception. The car has
been designed and produced for road
use.
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INDEX
"Alfa DNA" system............44
"All Weather" mode..........45
"Natural" mode............44
“Dynamic” mode...........44
“Race” mode..............45
Driving modes.............44
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2")....42
"Follow Me Home" device........29
ABS.....................41
System intervention..........41
Accessories purchased by the
owner....................5
Air cleaner.................137
Alarm.....................16
Alfa Romeo Code system........14
Alzacristalli elettrici
Funzionamento............37
Ashtray....................35
ASR system (AntiSlip Regulation) . . .42
Backrest pocket.............35
Battery...................138
advice for extending lifetime. . . .138
replacement..............138
Battery (recharging)...........124
Body
body codes..............148
Bodywork
maintenance.............141protection against atmospheric
agents.................141
warranty................141
Bodywork versions...........148
Brakes...................152
brake fluid level............135
bulb replacement.........117 ,118
Bulb replacement
exterior lights.............116
interior lights.............119
Bulbs
types of bulbs............114
Car inactivity...............103
Carrying children safely..........86
CBC (Cornering Brake Control)
system..................41
Central locking...............32
Changing a bulb.............112
General instructions.........112
Changing a wheel............109
Cigar lighter.................34
Cleaning and maintenance
bodywork...............141
car interior...............143
engine compartment........142
front headlights............142
leather parts.............143
leather seats.............143
plastic and coated parts......143seats and fabric parts........143
windows................142
Climate control...............22
Passenger compartment air
diffusers.................23
Climatic comfort..............23
Clutch...................151
CO2 emissions..............167
Conditions of use............101
Control buttons..............60
Control panel and instruments.....58
Controls...................32
Cruise Control...............30
Cup holder.................35
Daytime running lights (DRL)......28
Diffusori aria laterali............22
Dimensions................159
Dipped beam headlights
bulb replacement..........116
Dipped headlights
bulb replacement..........116
Direction indicators............29
“Lane change” function.......29
bulb replacement..........116
Door mirrors
Door mirrors..............20
Doors.....................36
Central door locking/unlocking . . .36
