CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT
Only use Fix&Go original cartridges
which can be purchased at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
To remove the cartridge, disengage the
coupling of the black inflation tube,
rotate the cartridge anticlockwise and
then lift it. Insert the new cartridge,
rotate it clockwise to its end of travel,
insert the coupling of the black inflation
tube blocking it with the lever and then
rewind the transparent tube into its
compartment on the compressor.
IMPORTANT
32)Show the package and the label to the
personnel charged with handling the tyre
treated with the tyre repair kit.33)Fix&Go provides a temporary repair,
therefore the tyre must be examined and
repaired by a specialist as soon as possible.
The sealing fluid is effective at temperatures
between -40°C and +50°C. It is possible to
repair tyres which have been damaged on
tread up to a diameter of 4mm; however,
tyres damaged on their side cannot be
repaired. Before using Fix&Go kit, ensure
that the tyre isn't excessively damaged and
that the rim is in good condition, otherwise
do not use it and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Do not remove foreign bodies
from the tyre. Do not let the compressor
turned on for more than 20 consecutive
minutes - overheating hazard.
WARNING
123)The information required by the
applicable regulation is indicated on the
Fix&Go kit package label. Compliance with
the indications on the label is an essential
condition to ensure the safety and the
effectiveness of the Fix&Go kit. Carefully
read the label before use, avoid improper
use. Fix&Go is subject to expiration and
must be replaced periodically. The kit should
be used by adults and cannot be used by
children.
JUMP STARTING
STARTING THE ENGINE
If theicon stays on with steady light
on the instrument panel display,
immediately contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
JUMP STARTING
124)
34) 35)
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
Proceed as follows to start the vehicle
fig. 111:
connect the positive terminals (+ mark
near the terminal) of the two batteries
using a suitable lead;
with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(–)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earth point
on the engine
or the gearbox of the car to be started;
start the engine; when the engine has
been started, remove the leads reversing
the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, contact the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
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IN AN EMERGENCY
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 at fixed
distance intervals and, where provided, at
fixed time intervals, as described in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan.
Regardless of the above, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
liquids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by all Alfa
Romeo Dealerships according to fixed
time or kilometres/miles intervals. If,
during each operation, in addition to the
ones scheduled, the need arises for
further replacements or repairs, these
may be carried out with the owner's
explicit agreement only. If your vehicle is
used frequently for towing, the interval
between one service operation and the
next should be reduced.IMPORTANT NOTES
Scheduled Servicing interventions are
set out by the Manufacturer. Failure to
have them carried out may invalidate the
warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
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Visually inspect conditions 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 windscreen/rear window wiper
blade position/wear
Check operation of the windscreen
wiper/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 condition and wear of
front and rear disc brake pads
Visually inspect conditions of toothed
timing drive belt (Turbo TwinAir
versions excluded)
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Visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belt(s)
Check and, if necessary, top up Alfa
TCT oil level (where provided)(2)
Change engine oil and replace oil
filter(3)
Spark plug replacement(4)
Replace accessory drive belt/s(5)
Replacement of toothed timing drive
belt (excluding TwinAir Turbo
versions)(5)
Replace air cleaner cartridge (6)
(2) Check to be carried out every year for cars on the road in countries with particularly severe climates (cold countries).
(3) If the car's annual mileage is less than 10,000 km, the engine oil and filter must be replaced every year.
(4) For 1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions, to guarantee correct operation and prevent serious damage to the engine, it is essential to proceed as follows:
only use spark plugs specifically certified for these engines; all spark plugs should be of the same type and brand (see the "Engine" paragraph in
the "Technical specifications" chapter); strictly comply with the spark plugs replacement intervals in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. It is advisable
to contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership for spark plug replacement.
(5) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 120,000 km. The belt must be replaced every 6 years, regardless of distance travelled.
Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the car (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 60,000 km. The belt must
be replaced every 4 years, regardless of distance travelled.
(6) If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 15,000 km.
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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long trips
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators, hazard
warning lights, etc.);
operation of screen wash/wipe system
and positioning/wear of windscreen/
rearscreen wiper blades
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
IMPORTANT To find out the correct oil
quantity, always check using the dipstick.
Carry out the check with the vehicle
parked on level ground.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the vehicle is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
towing a trailer or caravan;
dusty roads;
short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity;
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
check front disc brake pad condition
and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
luggage compartment locks, cleanliness
and lubrication of linkage;
visually inspect condition of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and
rubber elements (boots - 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 pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner.
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wash the bodywork using a low
pressure jet of water;
wipe a sponge with a slightly soapy
solution over the bodywork, frequently
rinsing the sponge;
rinse well with water and dry with a jet
of air or a chamois leather.
Dry the less visible parts (e.g. door
frames, bonnet, headlight frames, etc.)
with special care, as water may stagnate
more easily in these areas. Do not wash
the car after it has been left in the sun or
with the bonnet hot: this may alter the
shine of the paintwork.
Exterior plastic parts must be cleaned in
the same way as the rest of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Avoid parking under trees; the resin
dropped by trees makes the paintwork
go opaque and increases the possibility
of corrosion.
Bird droppings must be washed off
immediately and thoroughly as the acid
they contain is particularly aggressive.
Windows
Use specific detergents and clean cloths
to prevent scratching or altering the
transparency.
IMPORTANT Wipe the rear window inside
gently with a cloth following the direction
of the filaments to avoid damaging the
heating device.
Front headlights
Use a soft cloth soaked in water and
detergent for washing cars.
IMPORTANT Never use aromatic
substances (e.g. petrol) or ketones (e.g.
acetone) for cleaning the plastic lenses
of the headlights.
IMPORTANT When cleaning with a
pressure washer, keep the water jet at
least 20 cm away from the headlights.
Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly at
the electronic control units or at the
windscreen wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at a specialised
workshop.
IMPORTANT The washing should take
place with the engine cold and the
ignition key in the STOP position. After
the washing operation, make sure that
the various protections (e.g. rubber caps
and guards) have not been removed or
damaged.
IMPORTANT
5)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
IMPORTANT
44)In order to preserve the aesthetic
appearance of the paint abrasive products
and/or polishes should not be used for
cleaning the vehicle.
45)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the
vehicle only by hand using neutral pH
detergents; dry it with a wet chamois leather.
Abrasive products and/or polishes should
not be used for cleaning the car. Bird
droppings must be washed off immediately
and thoroughly as the acid they contain is
particularly aggressive. Avoid (if at all
possible) parking the vehicle under trees;
remove vegetable resins immediately as,
when dried, it may only be possible to remove
them with abrasive products and/or polishes,
which is highly inadvisable as they could alter
the typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not
use pure windscreen washer fluid for
cleaning the front windscreen and rear
window; dilute it min. 50% with water. Only
use pure screen washer fluid when strictly
necessary due to outside temperature
conditions.
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REFUELLING
Turbo TwinAir 1.4-litre Petrol
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON (EN
228 specification) including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with
climate control)5.4 5.3 5.2 4.6Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU fluid
UP
50%(*)
Engine sump 2.8 2.5 2.7 2.3SELENIA DIGITEK P.E. (Turbo
TwinAir versions)
SELENIA StAR P.E. (1.4 Petrol
versions) Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.8 2.9 2.5
Gearbox casing/differential 1.65 1.5 1.6 1.4TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)0.53 0.5 0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(**)2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0) 2.8 (4.6) 2.5 (4.1)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(**) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP 1.4 Turbo MultiAir
Prescribed fuels and original
lubricants
litres kg litres kg
Fuel tank 45 – 45 –Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON
(EN228 specification)/LPG
(1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG 120 HP
versions)
Unleaded petrol not less than
95 RON
(EN228 specification)
(1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) LPG tank (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP versions)
(*)39 – – –
including a reserve of 5 - 7 – 5 - 7 –
Engine cooling system (with
climate control)6.3 5.0 6.0 5.3Mixture of distilled water and
PARAFLU fluid
UP
50%(**)
Engine sump 2.75 2.4 3.1 2.6SELENIA MULTIPOWER GAS
5W-40 (1.4 Turbo Petrol/LPG
120 HP versions)
SELENIA DIGITEK P.E.
(1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions) Engine sump and filter 3.3 2.9 3.5 3.0
Gearbox casing/differential 2.0 1.7 2.0 1.7TUTELA TRANSMISSION
GEARFORCE
Hydraulic brake circuit with ABS
(Anti-lock braking system)0.53 0.5 0.53 0.5 TUTELA TOP 4/S
Windscreen/rear
window/headlight washer fluid
reservoir
(***)2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0) 2.2 (4.5) 1.9 (4.0)Mixture of water and TUTELA
PROFESSIONAL SC 35
(*) Maximum refuelling capacity including reserve
(**) When the vehicle is used in particularly harsh weather conditions, we recommend using a 60-40 mixture of PARAFLUUPand demineralised water.
(***) Values in brackets refer to versions with headlight washer
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