2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider brake fluid

WARNING!(Continued)
damage painted and vinyl surfaces, care should be
taken to avoid its contact with these surfaces.
• Do not allow petroleum-based fluid to contaminate
the brake fluid. Brake seal components could be
damaged, causing partial or complete brake failure.
This could result in a collision.
CAUTION!
Use of improper brake fluids will affect overall
clutch system performance. Improper brake fluids
may damage the clutch system resulting in loss of
clutch function and the ability to shift the transmis-
sion.
Checking Brake Fluid
1 — Brake Fluid Protection Panel
2 — Washer Solvent Protection Panel
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To check the brake fluid level, proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the two screws and remove the brake fluidprotection panel. 2. Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
3. After checking, reposition the brake fluid protection
panel and tighten the two screws.
Adding Brake Fluid
If the fluid level in the reservoir is not sufficient, proceed
as follows:
1. Take the black funnel for topping up the brake fluid and its extension pipe from the service kit in the
luggage compartment.
2. Loosen the reservoir plug and introduce the funnel with the extension pipe in the reservoir inlet.
Brake Fluid Protection Panel
1 — Screw Locations
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3. After topping up, remove the funnel with the exten-sion pipe.
4. Tighten the reservoir plug.
5. Reposition the brake fluid protection panel and tighten the two screws. NOTE:
Be very careful while removing the plug from the
opening to prevent the plug from falling inside the
vehicle body.
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission
Selection Of Lubricant
It is important to use the proper transmission fluid to
ensure optimum transmission performance and life. Use
only the manufacturer ’s specified transmission fluid.
Refer to “Fluids, Lubricants, And Genuine Parts” in this
section for fluid specifications. It is important to maintain
the transmission fluid at the correct level using the
recommended fluid. No chemical flushes should be used
in any transmission; only the approved lubricant should
be used.
Brake Fluid Funnel
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Chassis
ComponentFluid, Lubricant, or Genuine Part
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission •Gearbox: Full synthetic 75W-85 manual transmission fluid meeting
MS.90030-M2 and the API GL4 specification.
• Control System: Use only MOPAR C Series DDCT SAE 75W Hydraulic
Fluid or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function
or performance of your transmission.
Brake Master Cylinder We recommend you use MOPAR DOT 4 meeting MS.90039. If DOT 4 brake fluid is not available, then DOT 3 is acceptable.
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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 vehicle on a track should be regarded as an
exception. The vehicle has been designed and manufac-
tured for road use.
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) if the vehicle
is operated in a dusty and off road environment. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environment
the engine air filter has to be changed every 6,500 miles
(10,000 km).
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip/Periodic Checks
Every 600 miles (1,000 km) or before long trips, check
and, if necessary, top off the following:
•Check engine oil level
• Check brake fluid level
• Check windshield washer fluid level
• Check the tire inflation pressures and look for unusual
wear or damage •
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir and
brake master cylinder reservoir, and add as needed
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights
• Check screen wash/wipe system and positioning/
wear of windscreen
Every 2,000 miles (3,000 km) check and, if necessary, top
up: engine oil level
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
Check condition and wear
of rear brake pads and
discs, and operation of
pad wear indicator XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check and top off, if re-
quired, fluid levels (engine
coolant, brake/hydraulic
clutch fluid, windscreen
washer fluid, battery fluid,
etc) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Visually inspect the condi-
tion of accessory drive
belt(s) XX X X
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Mileage or time passed
(whichever comes first)
12,000
24,000
36,000
48,000
60,000
72,000
84,000
96,000
108,000
120,000
132,000
144,000
156,000
Or Months: 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144 156
Or Kilometers:
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
Replace spark plugs (#) XX X X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt (*) XX
Change engine oil and oil
filter (**)
Change brake fluid (or ev-
ery 24 months) XXXXXX
Replace air filter cartridge
(***) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Recommend using Midtronics tester to check
charge status and, if necessary, recharge battery.
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