
UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use
of the carGenuine fluids and
lubricantsReplacement interval
Lubricant for
petrol engines (for
1750 Turbo petrol
versions only)
41)
SAE 5W-40 ACEA C3 grade totally synthetic
lubricant
FIAT 9.55535-GH2specificationSELENIA SPORT
POWER
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F052.H12According to
Scheduled Servicing
Plan
Lubricant for
diesel engines
41)
SAE 0W-30 ACEA C2 grade totally synthetic
lubricant
FIAT 9.55535-DS1specificationSELENIA WR
FORWARD
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F842.F13According to
Scheduled Servicing
Plan
In case of emergency, if lubricants with the prescribed specifications are not available, products with the minimum indicated
ACEA performance can be used for topping up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
For MultiAir system engines only use lubricants withindicated SAE gradeand specifications.
IMPORTANT
41) The use of products with different specifications than those indicated above could cause damage to the engine that
is not covered by the warranty.
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UseFluid and lubricant features for a correct use
of the carGenuine fluids and
lubricantsApplications
Protective agent
for radiatorsRed protective agent with antifreeze action, based
on inhibited monoethylene glycol with organic
formula. Exceeds the CUNA NC 956-16, ASTM D
3306 specifications.
FIAT 9.55523 classificationPARAFLUUP(*)
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F101.M01Usage percentage:
50% demineralised
water 50%
PARAFLU
UP(**)
Diesel fuel
additiveAntifreeze additive for diesel, with protective action
for diesel engines.TUTELA DIESEL ART
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F601.L06To be mixed with diesel
(25 cc per 10 litres)
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight
washer fluidMixture of alcohol, water and surfactants CUNA
NC 956-11
FIAT 9.55522 classificationTUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
Contractual Technical
Reference No. F201.D02To be used diluted or
undiluted in screen
washer/wiper systems
(*)IMPORTANT Do not top up or mix with other fluids which have different specifications from those described.
(**)When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a mixture of 60%PARAFLUUPand 40% demineralised water.
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WHATTODOIF
Fault Possible solution
... A TYRE IS PUNCTURED. Use the Fix&Go Automatic tyre repair kit. See page 170.
... A TYRE DEFLATES. Restore the correct pressure. See page 236.
... THE BATTERY IS FLAT. –See page 211 or contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... THE INTERNAL ROOF LIGHTS DO NOT
COME ON.Replace the bulb.See page 180 or contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... AN EXTERNAL BULB (main beam, dipped
beam headlights...) DOES NOT COME ON.Check the relevant protection fuse.See page 181 or contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Replace the bulb.See page 177 or contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... THE REMOTE CONTROL DOES NOT
WORK.Replace the batteries inside the remote
control.See page 12.
... THE KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL HAS
BEEN LOST.Request an additional remote control. See page 12
... AN ELECTRIC WINDOW DOES NOT
WORKCheck the relevant protection fuse.See page 181 or contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Have the relevant window raising / lowering
motor checkedContact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
... AN INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING
LIGHT SWITCHES ON.– See page 99.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START, THE
STARTER DOES NOT TURNThe battery is flat; it needs replacing. See page 211.

Fault Possible solution
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START OR
STOPS WHEN DRIVING.Check that there is sufficient fuel in the tank. See page 245.
... THE ENGINE DOES NOT START
FOLLOWING AN IMPACT.Check whether the fuel cut-off system has
intervened.See page 45.
... ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE TOO
HIGH INDICATION.Check the engine coolant level.See page 209, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
... EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR
INDICATION.Replace the worn brake pads.Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
... IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO ENGAGE THE
GEARS.Have the gearbox/transmission checked.Contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
... LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE,
POOR DRIVEABILITY, HIGH EXHAUST
EMISSIONS AND CONSUMPTION.Have the EOBD/injection system checked.See page 74, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
... THE ABS DOES NOT WORK. Have the ABS checked.See page 63, contact an Alfa
Romeo Dealership.

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS
VERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
2A0K2302
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Reconfigurable multifunctional display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E.
Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
3A0K2303
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)......................................... 64
Dual Pinion active steering ............. 74
Dusk sensor ................................... 36
EBD system .................................. 62
Electric sun roof ............................. 49
Electric windows ............................ 53
– Controls .................................... 53
"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 64
Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 223
Engine compartment
– washing .................................... 217
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 96
Engine............................................ 226
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 209
– marking ..................................... 222
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 208
– level check ................................ 208
EOBD system ................................ 74
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 62
External courtesy lights .................. 38
External lights................................. 35
Extinguisher ................................... 49
Filling the tank ............................... 80
Fitting "Universal" child seat ........... 134Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 170
Flashing ......................................... 37
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 248
Fog lights ................................. 44-178
"Follow Me Home" device ............. 37
Front airbags................................. 140
Front armrest ................................. 46
Front driver side airbag................... 140
Front passenger airbag .................. 140
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 180
Fuel consumption .......................... 252
Fuel cut-off system......................... 45
Fuel level gauge ............................. 96
Fuel supply..................................... 231
Fuel tank cap ................................. 80
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .................... 181
Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 85
Glove compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 181
Handbrake.................................... 149
Hazard warning lights..................... 44
HBA system ................................... 64
Headlights...................................... 61
– Adjusting headlights abroad ...... 61
– bulb replacement ...................... 177
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 61– Light beam direction.................. 61
Headlight washers ......................... 215
Head restraints............................... 18
– "Anti-Whiplash" device .............. 19
– Front headrests ......................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 19
Hill Holder system .......................... 63
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 222
– Chassis marking........................ 222
– engine marking.......................... 222
– identification data plate.............. 222
Ignition device ................................ 15
– Steering lock ............................. 16
Installing a Universal Isofix child
seat.............................................. 137
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 76
Interior fittings ................................ 46
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 218
iTPMS system ................................ 72
Jack.............................................. 165
Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 177
– rear light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 178
Luggage compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 180
INDEX

Ski compartment ........................... 47
“Smart Bag” system (Multistage
front airbags)................................ 140
Snow chains ................................. 161
Snow tyres ..................................... 160
Speedometer (speed indicator) ...... 96
Starting the engine ......................... 148
Starting the engine ......................... 164
– Bump starting ........................... 164
– Jump starting ............................ 164
Start&Stop system ......................... 69
Steering lock .................................. 16
Steering system ............................. 235
Steering wheel ............................... 19
Storage compartments .................. 46
Storing the car ............................... 162
Sun visors ...................................... 48
Suspension .................................... 234
Symbols......................................... 10
Technical specifications ................ 222
The keys ........................................ 11
– CODE Card ............................... 11
– Key without remote control........ 11
– Key with remote control............. 11
Third brake lights
– bulb replacement ...................... 179
Towing the car ............................... 192
– Attaching the tow hook ............. 192
Towing trailers ................................ 160– Installing a tow hook.................. 160
Transmission .................................. 232
TRIP button.................................... 98
Trip Computer ................................ 96
Ty r e s
– correct tyre reading ................... 236
– Fix&Go Automatic (kit) ............... 170
– inflation pressure ....................... 239
Using the Gearbox........................ 150
Warning lights and messages ....... 99
Weights.......................................... 242
Welcome movement ...................... 85
Wheel rims
– correct reading of the rim
code ......................................... 236
Wheels and tyres ........................... 212
– changing a wheel ...................... 165
– spare wheel............................... 236
– tyre inflation pressure................. 239
Wheels and tyres provided ............. 238
Wheels ........................................... 236
– rims and tyres ........................... 236
Window bags (side airbags for
head protection) ........................... 144
Window cleaning............................ 38
Windows (cleaning) ........................ 217
Windscreen/rear window wiper
– blades ....................................... 213
Windscreen washer– windscreen washer fluid level .... 209
Windscreen washer nozzles ........... 214
Windscreen washer/wiper .............. 38
– “Smart washing” function .......... 39
Windscreen wiper
– replacing wiper blades............... 213
Wiring for radio system .................. 75
INDEX