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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 battery charge sta-
tus and possibly
recharge # XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check tire condition/wear
and adjust pressure if re-
quired XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check lighting system op-
eration (headlights, direc-
tion indicators, hazard
lights, passenger compart-
ment lights, boot lights,
instrument panel warning
lights, etc.) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check vehicle fasteners X X X X X X X
Check mechanical compo-
nents fasteners XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check windscreen wiper/
washer operation, adjust
nozzles XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 position/wear of
windscreen wiper blade XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check cleanliness of hood
and deck lid locks, as well
as cleanliness and lubrica-
tion of associated linkages XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Visually inspect condition
of: exterior bodywork, car-
bon monocoque, aerody-
namic bottom, pipes and
hoses (exhaust, fuel sup-
ply system, brakes), rub-
ber elements (boots, drive-
shaft boots, sleeves,
bushes, etc.) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check condition and wear
of front brake pads and
discs, and operation of
pad wear indicator XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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
Check condition of timing
belt XX X
Check handbrake lever
travel and adjust, if neces-
sary (or every 12 months) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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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 engine control sys-
tem operation (via diag-
nostic tool) XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Check and, if necessary,
top off oil level of twin
clutch transmission XX
Replace accessory drive
belt(s) XX
Replace spark plugs * X X X X
Replace toothed timing
drive belt ** XX
Change engine oil and oil
filter ***
Change brake fluid every
24 months***** XXX X X X
Replace air filter car-
tridge**** 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 essen-
tial 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 “Main-
taining Your Vehicle” for further information).
• Strictly comply with the spark plug replacement
interval given in the maintenance schedule for spark
plug replacement.
• Contact your Alfa Romeo Dealer if you have ques-
tions.
** 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 replac-
ing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage
conditions 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).
***** DOT 4 brake fluid must be changed every two
years regardless of mileage.
WARNING!
•
You can be badly injured working on or around a
motor vehicle. Do only service work for which
you have the knowledge and the right equipment.
If you have any doubt about your ability to
perform a service job, take your vehicle to a
competent mechanic.
• Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunction
and effect vehicle handling and performance.
This could cause an accident.
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Passing..............................72
Seat Belt Reminder ......................97
Service ............................. .246
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) ...........100
Turn Signal ....................... .59, 107
Warning (Instrument Cluster
Description) ...................... .99, 107
Loading Vehicle Tires .............................. .162
Locks .................................18
Auto Unlock ..........................19
Door ................................18
Power Door ...........................18
Lubrication, Body ....................... .218
Lug Nuts ............................. .193
Maintenance Free Battery ...................216
Maintenance, General .....................213
Maintenance Procedures ...................213
Maintenance Schedule .....................260
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) .....................105, 211
Manual, Service ........................ .273
Manual Transmission Lubricant Selection .....................258 Master Cylinder (Brakes)
...................230
Methanol ............................. .184
Mirrors ................................63
Electric Remote ........................64
Heated ..............................65
Outside ..............................64
Rearview .............................63
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ..............6
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ...............179
MTBE/ETBE .......................... .184
Multi-Function Control Lever ................71
New Vehicle Break-In Period .................55
Occupant Restraints .......................24
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ...............183
Oil, Engine ..................... .214, 256, 257
Capacity ........................... .256
Change Interval ...................... .214
Checking ........................... .214
Disposal ............................ .215
Filter .............................. .215
Filter
Disposal ....................... .215
Materials Added To ....................215
Pressure Warning Light ...................96
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Safety Tips..............................56
Schedule, Maintenance ....................260
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) ..........32
Energy Management Feature ...............32
Lap/Shoulder Belt Operation ..............29
Lap/Shoulder Belts .....................27
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting ..............31
Pregnant Women .......................31
Seat Belt Pretensioner ....................32
Seat Belt Reminder ......................25
Seat Belt Maintenance .....................240
Seat Belt Reminder ........................25
Seat Belts ........................... .25, 57
Child Restraint .........................46
Front Seat ...................... .25, 27, 29
Inspection ............................57
Operating Instructions ...................29
Pregnant Women .......................31
Pretensioners ..........................32
Rear Seat .............................27
Reminder ............................97
Untwisting Procedure ....................31
Seats ..................................65
Adjustment ........................ .65, 66Reclining
.............................66
Security Alarm ...........................12
Sentry Key (Immobilizer) ....................11
Service Assistance ....................... .270
Service Contract ........................ .271
Service Manuals ........................ .273
Shoulder Belts ...........................27
Signals, Turn ........................ .59, 107
Snow Chains (Tire Chains) ..................177
Snow Tires ............................ .171
Spare Tire ....................171, 172, 173, 174
Spark Plugs ........................... .257
Speed Control Accel/Decel ...........................79
Speed Control (Cruise Control) ...............77
Starting .............................. .134
Automatic Transmission .................134
Cold Weather ........................ .135
Engine Fails To Start ....................135
Steering Column
Lock ..........................76
Tilt Column ...........................76
Wheel, Tilt ............................76
Storage .............................. .244
Storage, Vehicle ........................ .244
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