Under any of the above circumstances, the following
checks need to be performed more frequently than
indicated 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
steering 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 re-
place oil filter.
• Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner filter. 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.
If the vehicle is operated in a dusty or dirty environ-
ment 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.8
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES 261
Adding Engine Coolant (Antifreeze)...........227
Adding Fuel ........................... .187
Adding Washer Fluid .....................221
Additives, Fuel ......................... .185
AirBag................................36 Air Bag Operation ......................38
Driver Knee Air Bag .....................39
Enhanced Accident Response ..............206
Event Data Recorder (EDR) ...............206
If A Deployment Occurs ..................41
Knee Impact Bolsters ....................38
Maintaining Your Air Bag System ...........44
Air Bag Light ........................ .57, 97
Air Bag Maintenance ......................44
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter). . . .215
Air Conditioner Maintenance ................217
Air Conditioning Refrigerant .............217, 218
Air Conditioning System ...................217
Air Pressure, Tires ....................... .168
Alarm System (Security Alarm) ...............12
Alfa DNA System (Dynamic Car Control System) ....................... .141
Alfa Twin Clutch Transmission ...........136, 210
Fluid Type ....................... .234, 258
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle ..............6Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)
..............226, 256
Capacities .......................... .256
Disposal ............................ .228
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...............152
Appearance Care ....................... .234
Automatic Door Locks .....................19
Automatic Transaxle ........................9
Automatic Transmission ...................136
Fluid Type .......................... .258
Auto Unlock, Doors .......................19
Auxiliary Electrical Outlet (Power Outlet) ........83
Battery ............................ .99, 216
Charging System Light ...................99
Keyless Key Fob Replacement ..............16
Belts, Seat ..............................57
Body Mechanism Lubrication ................218
B-Pillar Location ........................ .162
Brake Fluid ........................... .258
Brake, Parking ......................... .148
Brakes ............................... .230
Brake System ....................... .150, 230
Anti-Lock (ABS) ...................... .152
Master Cylinder ...................... .230
Parking ............................ .148
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