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Exhaust System ...................................220
Engine Cooling System ........................ 220
Braking System ....................................222
Automatic Transmission ......................222
Replacing The Battery ......................... 223
FUSES ..................................................223
BULB REPLACEMENT ..........................228
TIRES ...................................................... 234
Tire Safety Information ....................... 234
Tires — General Information ...............241
Spare Tires — If Equipped .................. 246
Wheel And Wheel Trim Care ...............246
Tire Types ............................................. 247
Snow Traction Devices ........................ 248
Tire Rotation Recommendations ........249
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADES ........ 250
Treadwear ............................................ 250
Traction Grades ...................................250
Temperature Grades ...........................250
STORING THE VEHICLE ........................ 250
BODYWORK ........................................... 252
Protection Against Atmospheric
Agents ................................................... 252 Corrosion Warranty .............................. 252
Preserving The Bodywork ....................252
INTERIORS ............................................. 253
Seats And Fabric Parts ........................ 253
Leather Seats....................................... 254
Plastic And Coated Parts .....................254
Alcantara Parts — If Equipped.............254
Genuine Leather Surfaces —
If Equipped ...........................................254 Carbon Fiber Parts ............................... 254
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)........................................ 255
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Plate ..................................................... 255
ENGINE ................................................... 256
POWER SUPPLY ..................................... 257
TRANSMISSION...................................... 258 BRAKES .................................................. 258SUSPENSION.......................................... 259
STEERING SYSTEM ................................ 259
DIMENSIONS — 2.0L ENGINE ............... 260
DIMENSIONS — 2.9L Engine ................. 261
WEIGHTS — 2.0L ENGINE ...................... 262
WEIGHTS — 2.9L ENGINE ...................... 262
FUEL REQUIREMENTS ........................... 263
Reformulated Gasoline ...................... 263
Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ............... 263
CNG And LP Fuel System
Modifications ....................................... 263 Methylcyclopentadienyl Manganese
Tricarbonyl (MMT) In Gasoline ............ 263 Materials Added To Fuel ..................... 264
Fuel System Cautions ......................... 264
FLUID CAPACITIES.................................. 265
2.0L Engine.......................................... 265
2.9L V6 Engine .................................... 266
ENGINE FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ....... 267CHASSIS FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ..... 268
PERFORMANCE — 2.0L ENGINE ........... 269
PERFORMANCE — 2.9L ENGINE ........... 269 CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
SUGGESTIONS FOR OBTAINING SERVICE
FOR YOUR VEHICLE .............................. 270
Prepare For The Appointment ............ 270
Prepare A List ...................................... 270
Be Reasonable With Requests........... 270
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................... 270
Alfa Romeo Customer Center............. 270
Alfa Romeo Customer Care
(Canada) .............................................. 270 Customer Assistance For The Hearing
Or Speech Impaired (TDD/TTY) .......... 271 Service Contract ................................. 271
WARRANTY INFORMATION .................. 272
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ............. 272
In The 50 United States And
Washington, D.C. ................................. 272 In Canada ............................................ 272
PUBLICATION ORDER FORMS .............. 272General Information .............................. 273
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
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Door Open
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Power Steering Failure
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Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light
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Engine Coolant
Temperature Too High
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Hood Cap Not Properly Shut
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Insufficient Engine Oil Level
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Low Engine Oil Pressure
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Trunk Lid Not Properly Shut
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Amber Symbols
Engine Immobilizer Failure/
Break-In Attempt
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Red Symbols
Fuel Cut-Off Indicator Light
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Park Sensors System Failure
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Engine Oil Change
Required— If Equipped
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Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Failure
Ú
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Engine Oil Level Sensor Failure
Ú
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW) System Failure — If Equipped
Ú
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Stop/Start System Failure
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Rain Sensor Failure
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Dusk Sensor Failure
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Amber Symbols
Blind Spot Monitoring
System Failure — If Equipped
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Fuel Level Sensor Failure
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Exterior Lights Failure
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Keyless System Failure
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Fuel Cut-Off System Failure
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Lane Departure Warning (LDW) System Failure — If Equipped
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Automatic High Beam Headlights Failure — If Equipped
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Overheating
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Audio System Failure
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Amber Symbols
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