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Symbol on the display What it means What to do
ALFA ROMEO CODE SYSTEM FAILURE/ALARM
FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears on the display to indicate a fault
with the Alfa Romeo CODE system or alarm system (for
versions/market, where provided).Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
Break-in attempt
The symbol appears on the display to indicate a break-in
attempt.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
FUEL RESERVE/LIMITED RANGE
(for LPG versions only)
The symbol appears when about8-10litres of fuel are
left in the tank. The first bar and the edges of the other
3 bars of the LPG level indicator flash on the display.
GENERAL FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears in the circumstances indicated below.In these cases contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have
the fault fixed as soon as possible.
Clutch overheating
The symbol appears in the event of the clutch overheating.
Engine oil pressure sensor failure
The symbol appears when a fault is detected in the engine oil pressure sensor.
Fuel cut-off
The symbol appears when fuel-cut-off system is faulty.
BRAKE PAD WEAR
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The symbol appears on the display switches on when the
front or rear brake pads are worn.Have them replaced as soon as possible.
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Thousands of miles9 182736455463728190
Thousands of kilometres15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150
Years12345678910
Visually inspect condition of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Visually inspect condition of: LPG pipes and connectors, LPG
tank fastening (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP version)
Check fuel system operation and parameters using
self-diagnosis socket (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP version)
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
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Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
Thousands of kilometres20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
Years12345678910
Check windscreen/rear window wiper blade position/wear
Check operation of windscreen washer system and adjust
jets if necessary
Check cleanliness of bonnet and luggage compartment locks,
cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust, if necessary
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front and rear disc
brake pads and integrity of pad wear indicator
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s)
Check tension of accessory drive belt (versions without
automatic tensioner)
Visually inspect conditions of toothed timing drive belt
Check and, if necessary, top up the Alfa TCT transmission
control oil level (for versions/markets, where provided)(2)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In any case, it must never exceed 2 years. If the car is mainly used in towns and cities, change the
engine oil and filter every year.
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