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Required Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the maintenance schedules on the following
page for the required maintenance intervals.At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By OilChange Indicator System:
Change oil and filter.
Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, and hoses. Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses. Check and adjust hand brake.Inspect exhaust system.
Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
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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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(#) 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.
(**) The actual interval for changing the oil and replacing
the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage condi-
tions and is signalled by the warning light or message (if
present) on the instrument panel or every 12 months.
(***) 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).
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Trip Button........................... .158
Trip Computer ........................ .158
Trip Functions ........................ .159
Units (Set Units) ....................... .154
Values Displayed ...................... .161
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ..................246
Jump Starting ......................... .254
Overheating .......................... .246
Emission Control System Maintenance ..........267
Engine Air Cleaner .......................... .273
Break-In Recommendations .................67
Checking Oil Level ..................... .270
Compartment ......................... .265
Cooling ............................. .286
Exhaust Gas Caution ..................68, 240
Fails To Start ......................... .177
Flooded, Starting ...................... .177Fuel Requirements
..................... .236
Jump Starting ......................... .254
Oil ............................. .270, 325
Oil Filler Cap ......................... .272
Oil Filter ............................ .272
Oil Selection .......................... .272
Overheating .......................... .246
Starting ............................. .176
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........51, 262
Ethanol ............................... .237
Euro Twin Clutch Transmission Fluid Type ........................... .298
Event Data Recorder ........................55
Exhaust Gas Caution ....................68, 240
Exhaust System ....................... .68, 284
Exterior Lights ............................70
Filters Air Cleaner .......................... .273
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Manual TransmissionLubricant Selection ..................... .327
Master Cylinder (Brakes) ....................292
Methanol .............................. .237
Mirrors .................................76
Electric Remote .........................77
Heated ...............................78
Outside ........................... .76, 77
Rearview ..............................76
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ...............8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ................231
MTBE/ETBE ........................... .237
Multi-Function Control Lever .................93
New Vehicle Break-In Period ..................67
Occupant Restraints ........................30
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ................236
Oil, Engine ...................... .270, 325, 326Capacity
............................ .325
Change Interval ....................... .271
Checking ............................ .270
Disposal ............................. .272
Filter ............................... .272
Filter Disposal ........................ .272
Materials Added To ..................... .272
Pressure Warning Light ...................125
Recommendation ....................272, 325
Viscosity ............................ .272
Oil Filter, Change ........................ .272
Oil Filter, Selection ....................... .272
Oil Pressure Light ........................ .125
Onboard Diagnostic System ..................266
Operating Precautions ..................... .266
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) .............5
Outside Rearview Mirrors ....................76
Overheating, Engine ...................... .246
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