2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia engine

SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Correct servicing permits the
performance of the vehicle to be
maintained over time, as well as limited
running costs and safeguarding the
efficiency of the safety systems.
This chapter explains how.SCHEDULED SERVICING.......205
ENGINECOMPARTMENT ......209
BATTERY RECHARGING .......212
DEALER SERVICE ...........214
RAISING THE VEHICLE ........220
TIRES .................. .221DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM TIRE
QUALITY GRADES
...........233
STORING THE VEHICLE .......234
BODYWORK...............235
INTERIORS ............... .237
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SCHEDULED
SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has
planned a series of checks and services
for your vehicle at fixed intervals based
on distance and time, as described in
the Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tire pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an
authorized dealer according to a set
time schedule. If, during each
operation, in addition to the ones
scheduled, the need arises for further
replacements or repairs, these may be
carried out with owners explicit consent
only.
Note:
Scheduled Servicing intervals are
required by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
You are advised to inform your
authorized dealer of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
Periodic Checks
Every month or every600miles
( 1,000 km) or before long trips check
and, if necessary, top off:
Engine coolant level.
Brake fluid level (if insufficient, see
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible).
Windshield washer fluid level.
Tire inflation pressure and condition.
Operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.).
Operation of windshield
washing/wiping system and
positioning/wear of wiper blades.
Every 2,000 miles ( 3,000km), check
and top off if required:
Engine oil level.
Heavy Usage Of The Car
If the vehicle is used under one of the
following conditions:
Dusty roads.
Short, repeated journeys less than
4 miles (7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures.
Engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity.
In the event of a long period of
inactivity. The following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
Check cleanliness of hood and trunk
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage.
Visually inspect conditions of: engine,
transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and
rubber elements (sleeves/bushes, etc.).
Check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte).
Visually inspect conditions of the
accessory drive belts.
Check and, if necessary, change
engine oil and replace oil filter.
Check and, if necessary, replace
cabin air filter.
Check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
Severe Duty All Models
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles
(6,500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a
dusty and off-road environment or is
operated predominately at idle or only
very low engine RPM’s. This type of
vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Maintenance Plan (2.9 V6 Engine)
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Check battery charge status with the proper instrument. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check the tire repair kit recharge condition and
expiration date. ●●●●●●●●●
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Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, deck lid, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.). ●●●●●●●●●
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Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
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Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic
tool). ●●●●●●●●●
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Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork,
underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel
system, brakes), rubber elements (sleeves, bushes, etc.). ●●●●●●●
Check position/wear of front windshield wiper blade. ●●●●●●●●
Check operation of the windshield wiper/washer system
and adjust nozzles, if necessary. ●●●●●●●●
(1) Top up using the fluids indicated in the “Fluids And Lubricants” section of the “Technical Specifications” chapter only after checking that the system is intact.
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Thousands of miles10
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Thousands of kilometers16
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48
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128
144
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208
224
240
Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage. ●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicators. ●●●●●●●●●
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Brake disc wear status check with diagnostic tool. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the brake discs surface and edge. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Brake pads/brake discs replacement.
(2)
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s). ●●● ●●● ●●● ●●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s.
(3)
Replace air cleaner cartridge(4)●●●●●●●
Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped). ●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid.
(5)
(2) The actual interval for changing the brake pads and the carbon ceramic brake discs depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message on the instrument panel. It is advisable to check brake disc weight and thickness after each intensive use.
(3) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 36,000 miles (60,00 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 18,000 miles (30,000 km). Regardless of
the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 2 years.
(4) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
(5) The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Checking Levels
2.9L V6 engine,
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1 – Engine Oil Dipstick 4 – Windshield/Headlight Washer Fluid Reservoir Cap
2 – Engine Oil Filler 5 – Brake Fluid Reservoir Cap Access Cover
3 – Engine Coolant Reservoir Cap 6 – Intercooler Coolant Reservoir Cap
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ENGINE OIL
The engine oil level can be seen on the
instrument cluster display every time
the engine is started, or on the Connect
system display by activating on the
main menu (MENU button) the following
functions in sequence: “Apps”; “My
Car” and “Oil Level”.
Check on the display using the
6 notches that the oil level is between
the MIN and MAX level: 1 notch MIN
level, 6 notches MAX level.
If the oil level is close to or below the
MIN mark, add oil gradually through the
filler, considering that each notch
shown on the display corresponds to
approximately 8.8 fl oz (250 ml).
The oil level can also be checked
manually.
Caution!
Make sure not to add too much oil when
topping off the engine. Engine oil in excess
may damage the engine. Have the vehicle
checked. Never exceed the MAX level
when topping off engine oil. It is advisable
to check the oil level in intermediate steps
using the oil dipstick.
The oil level is not refreshed immediately on
the display after topping off. Consequently,
wait for the oil level to be refreshed on the
display and follow the procedure below.
Manual oil level checking
procedure
Check that the oil level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on dipstick, clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract the dipstick again and check
that the level is between the MIN and
MAX marks.
Top-up and oil level indication
update on display
Ifaengineoiltop-offisneeded,inorder
to ensure the correct indication of the
oil level on the display, leave the car on
flat ground with the engine running for
approximately 5 minutes (temperature
higher than 176°F (80°C)) and proceed
with the process below:
Wait for five minutes, turn the ignition
to the ON mode without starting the
engine and wait for a few seconds. If
the indication is not correct after the
procedure, contact your authorized
dealer. Engine oil consumption
The maximum engine oil consumption
is usually 14.1 ounces (400 grams,
0.88 pounds) every 620 miles
(1,000 km). When the vehicle is new,
the engine needs to be run in; therefore
the engine oil consumption can only be
considered established after the first
3,100 - 3,730 miles (5,000 - 6,000 km).
Warning!
If the engine oil is being topped up, wait for
the engine to cool down before loosening
the filler cap, particularly for vehicles with
aluminium cap (if equipped). WARNING:
risk of burns!
Caution!
The oil level must never exceed the MAX
mark.
If the MAX mark is exceeded MAX (last
notch on the right turns red) after the fill-up,
go to your authorized dealer as soon as
possible to have the oil in excess removed.
Do not add oil with specifications different
from those of the oil already in the engine.
Used engine oil and oil filters contain
substances which are harmful to the
environment. To change the oil and filters,
we advise you to contact your authorized
dealer.
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Engine Coolant Fluid
If the level is too low, unscrew the cap
of reservoir and add the fluid described
in the "Technical Specifications"
chapter.
Washer Fluid For
Windshield/Headlights
The windshield and headlights washer
fluid reservoir (if equipped) has a
telescopic filler.
If the level is too low, remove reservoir
cap and lift the filler. Then, add the fluid
described in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter.
Note:
The headlight washing system will not
work if the liquid level is low (situation
indicated by the symbol on the
instrument panel display). The
windshield washer will keep working.
On vehicles equipped with headlight
washers, if equipped, there is a
reference notch on the dipstick: ONLY
the windshield/rear window washer
operates with the level below this
reference.
Brake Fluid
Check that the fluid is at the maximum
level. If the fluid level in the tank is low,
contact your authorized dealer to have
the system checked.
Automatic Transmission
Activation System Oil
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at your authorized
dealer.
Useful Advice For
Extending The Life Of
Your Battery
To avoid draining your battery and
make it last longer, observe the
following instructions:
When you park the car, ensure that
the doors and trunk are closed properly
to prevent any lights from remaining on
inside the passenger's compartment.
Do not keep accessories (e.g. radio,
hazard warning lights, etc.) switched on
for a long time when the engine is not
running.
Before performing any operation on
the electrical system, disconnect the
negative battery cable.
If, after purchasing the car, you wish to
install electrical accessories that require
permanent electrical supply (e.g. alarm,
etc.), or accessories which influence the
electrical supply requirements, contact
your authorized dealer, whose qualified
staff will evaluate the overall electrical
consumption.
Caution!
If the charge level remains under 50% for a
long time, the battery may be damaged by
sulphation, reducing its capacity and
efficiency at start the vehicle. The battery is
also more prone to the risk of freezing (at
temperatures as high as 14°F (-10°C).
Note:
After the battery is disconnected, the
steering must be initialized. The
warning light on the instrument
panel switches on to indicate this. To
carry out this procedure, simply turn the
steering wheel all the way from one end
to the other, and then turn it back to the
central position.
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DEALER SERVICE
The following pages contain
instructions on the required
maintenance from the technical
personnel who designed the vehicle.
In addition to these specific
maintenance instructions specified for
routine scheduled servicing, there are
other components which may require
periodic maintenance or replacement
over the vehicle’s life cycle.
Engine Oil
Engine Oil Level Check
To ensure correct engine lubrication, the
oil must always be kept at the
prescribed level (see "Engine
Compartment" in this chapter).
Check the oil level at regular intervals,
for example every 1864 miles
(3000 km).
It must be checked about five minutes
after stopping the engine, once full
operating temperature is reached. The
vehicle must also be parked on as level
a surface as possible.
Ensure that the oil level is within the
interval on the dipstick between the
minimum and maximum limits.
The engine oil level can be checked
using the Connect system. To access
the function, activate the main menu
(MENU button) and select the following
options in sequence: “Applications”;
“My Car”; “Oil level”.Changing the Engine Oil
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals.
Choice of Engine Oil Type
To ensure optimal performance and
maximum protection in all operating
conditions, it is advisable to use solely
certified engine oils (see description in
"Fluid And Lubricants" in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter).
Additives for Engine Oil
It is strongly recommended not to use
additives (other than leak detection
dyes) with the engine oil.
The engine oil is a product designed
specially for the vehicle and its
performance may be deteriorated
through the use of further additives.
Disposal of Used Engine Oil and
Filters
For the disposal of the engine oil and
filters, contact the appropriate body to
determine local regulations.
Note:
Used engine oil disposed of incorrectly
may seriously harm the environment.
Engine Oil Filter
Replacing the Engine Oil Filter
The engine oil filter must be replaced
each time the engine oil is changed. It is
advised to replace it with a genuine spare
part, specifically designed for this vehicle.
Air Filter
Replacing the Air Cleaner
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals. It is advised
to replace it with a genuine spare part,
specifically designed for this vehicle.
Air Conditioning System
Maintenance
To ensure the best possible
performance, the air conditioning
system must be checked and undergo
maintenance at an authorized dealer at
the beginning of the summer.
Caution!
Do not use chemicals to clean the air
conditioning system, since the internal
components may be damaged. This kind of
damage is not covered by warranty.
Replace The Cabin Air Filter
See the "Maintenance Plan" for the
correct servicing intervals. For cleaner
replacement, contact an authorized
dealer.
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