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SAFETY

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Periodic Safety Checks You Should Make
Outside The Vehicle
Tires
Examine tires for excessive tread wear and
uneven wear patterns. Check for stones, nails,
glass, or other objects lodged in the tread or
sidewall. Inspect the tread for cuts and cracks.
Inspect sidewalls for cuts, cracks, and bulges.
Check the wheel nuts for tightness. Check the
tires (including spare) for proper cold inflation
pressure.
Lights
Have someone observe the operation of brake
lights and exterior lights while you work the controls. Check turn signal and high beam
indicator lights on the instrument panel.
Door Latches
Check for proper closing, latching, and locking.
Fluid Leaks
Check area under the vehicle after overnight
parking for fuel, coolant, oil, or other fluid
leaks. Also, if gasoline fumes are detected or if
fuel, or brake fluid leaks are suspected, the
cause should be located and corrected imme
-
diately.
Exhaust Gas
ONLY use the driver’s side floor mat on the
driver’s side floor area. To check for inter -
ference, with the vehicle properly parked
with the engine off, fully depress the
accelerator, the brake, and the clutch
pedal (if present) to check for interfer -
ence. If your floor mat interferes with the
operation of any pedal, or is not secure to
the floor, remove the floor mat from the
vehicle and place the floor mat in your
trunk.
ONLY use the passenger’s side floor mat
on the passenger’s side floor area.
ALWAYS make sure objects cannot fall or
slide into the driver’s side floor area when
the vehicle is moving. Objects can become
trapped under accelerator, brake, or
clutch pedals and could cause a loss of
vehicle control.
NEVER place any objects under the floor
mat (e.g., towels, keys, etc.). These
objects could change the position of the
floor mat and may cause interference with
the accelerator, brake, or clutch pedals.
WARNING! (Continued)
If the vehicle carpet has been removed
and re-installed, always properly attach
carpet to the floor and check the floor mat
fasteners are secure to the vehicle carpet.
Fully depress each pedal to check for
interference with the accelerator, brake,
or clutch pedals then re-install the floor
mats.
It is recommended to only use mild soap
and water to clean your floor mats. After
cleaning, always check your floor mat has
been properly installed and is secured to
your vehicle using the floor mat fasteners
by lightly pulling mat.
WARNING! (Continued)
WARNING!
Exhaust gases can injure or kill. They
contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is
colorless and odorless. Breathing it can
make you unconscious and can eventually
poison you. To avoid breathing (CO), follow
these safety tips:
Do not run the engine in a closed garage
or in confined areas any longer than
needed to move your vehicle in or out of
the area.

If you are required to drive with the trunk/lift -
gate/rear doors open, make sure that all
windows are closed and the climate control
BLOWER switch is set at high speed. DO NOT
use the recirculation mode.

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23. Remove the jack.
24. Use the wheel wrench to fully tighten thebolts, passing alternately from one bolt to
the diagonally opposite one.
To obtain a more accurate reading, it is advis -
able to check the pressure of the compact
spare tire on the pressure gauge with the
compressor off.

NOTE:

Do not stow the deflated tire in the compact
spare tire location.
The compressor was designed for inflating the
compact spare tire. Do not use it for inflating
mattresses, rafts, etc.

NOTE:

Spare tires are intended for temporary use
only.
Have the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as
soon as possible.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF
EQUIPPED
Description
If a tire is punctured, you can make an emer -
gency repair using the Tire Service Kit located
in the rear storage area under the load plat -
form.
1. Stop the vehicle in a position where you can repair the tire safely. You should be as
far as possible from the side of the road,
and in a position that is not dangerous for
oncoming traffic. Turn on the Hazard
Warning Flashers, remove the safety
triangle from the luggage compartment,
and place it at a suitable distance from the
vehicle to make other drivers aware of
your presence.
2. Verify that the valve stem (on the wheel with the deflated tire) is in a position that
is near to the ground. This will allow the tire repair kit hoses to reach the valve stem
and keep the tire service kit flat on the
ground.
3. Place the gear selector in PARK (P).
4. Apply the electric park brake and turn the engine OFF.
To access the Tire Service Kit, open the liftgate
and lift the load floor.
Load Floor
The Tire Service Kit consists of:
Sealant cartridge containing the sealing
fluid
Filler Tube
Air compressor, complete with pressure
gauge and connectors
Adhesive label with the writing "Max.
50 mph (80 km/h)”, to be attached in a
position easily visible to the driver (e.g. on
the dashboard) after repairing the tire
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off
the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure
to follow this warning may result in serious
injury.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a
collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the
jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire
repaired or replaced immediately.
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To use the Tire Service Kit, proceed as follows:
1. Apply the Electric Park Brake.
2. Connect the hose to the sealant cartridgecontaining the sealing liquid. Unscrew the
tire valve cap, take out the filler tube and
tighten the fitting on the tire valve.
Attaching Filler Tube To Deflated Tire
3. Make sure the power switch of the compressor is in the off (O) position.
4. Insert the plug into the power outlet in the center console, then start the engine. Inserting Plug Into Outlet
5. Start the compressor by placing the power switch in the on (I) position.
Air Compressor
6. Inflate the tire to a pressure of at least 32 psi
(2.2 bar)

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more precise reading, check the pressure
value on pressure gauge with the
compressor off.
7. If the pressure is not at least 26 psi (1.8 bar) after 15 minutes, disengage the compressor
from the valve and power outlet. Then, move
the vehicle forwards approximately five tire
turns in order to distribute the sealing fluid
inside the tire evenly, and then repeat the
inflation operation.

8. Drive the vehicle for about 5 miles (8 km), stop, engage the electric park brake, and
recheck the tire pressure.
9. If the pressure is less than 19 psi (1.3 bar), DO NOT drive the vehicle, and see an
authorized dealer.

10. If a pressure value of at least 19 psi (1.3 bar) is detected, restore the correct pressure
(with engine running and electric park brake
engaged), and drive immediately with great
care to an authorized dealer.

1 — Sealant Cartridge
2 — Filler Hose
4 — Air Compressor
5 — Hose
6 — Sealant Cartridge Connector
7 — Power Switch
8 — Pressure Gauge
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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.
SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for guaranteeing a
long life for the vehicle under the best condi-
tions.
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 Sched -
uled Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check
level of fluids, tire pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an autho -
rized 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 the owner’s 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 an authorized
dealer of any small operating irregularities
without waiting for the next service.
Periodic Checks
Every month or every 620 miles (1,000 km) or
before long trips check and, if necessary, top
off:
Engine coolant level.
Brake fluid level (if insufficient, see an
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.
Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
Oil consumption of the engine depends on
conditions and driving style. For this reason,
the engine oil level must be checked every
1,860 miles (3,000 km), and top off if neces -
sary; for further information
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page 215.
Heavy Usage Of The Vehicle
If the vehicle is used under one of the following
conditions:
Dusty roads.
Short, repeated journeys less than 4 miles
(7 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 liftgate
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage.
Visually inspect conditions of: engine, trans -
mission, 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 predomi -
nately at idle or only very low engine RPM. This
type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
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Maintenance Plan (2.0L Engine)
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Change engine oil and replace oil filter1
SOS backup battery replacement (if equipped)
2●●●
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if
necessary. Check the tire service kit recharge condition
and expiration date
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, deck lid, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
3●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic
tool) and engine oil degradation (if equipped)
4●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
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
●●●●●●●●
Check cleanliness of hood and luggage compartment
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage
●●●●●●●
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(o) Recommended operations
(●) Mandatory operations
Visually inspect conditions and wear of front/rear disc
brake pads and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)
●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant
●
Replace transfer case oil (AWD models only)
●
Replace accessory drive belt(s)●
Replace air cleaner cartridge
5●●●●●
Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid
6
Replac

e the passenger compartment cleaner
7o●o●o●o●o●o●o●o
Spark plug replacement
8●●
1. The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message in the instrument panel. In all cases, never exceed 1 year/10,000 miles (16,000 km).
2. The SOS backup battery must be replaced every five years, regardless of mileage.
3. Top up using the fluids indicated, only after checking that the system is intact

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page 263.
4. If oil degradation ratio (data collectible from diagnostic device) is more than 80% (oil quality less than 20%), engine oil and filter replacement is recommended.
5. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this engine air cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
6. The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, regardless of the mileage.
7. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km). 8. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
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Maintenance Plan (2.9L Engine)
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
SOS backup battery replacement (if equipped)1●●●
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
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, trunk lid, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel
warning lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels
2●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic
tool)
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
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
●●●●●●●●
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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Inspect the CV/Universal joints●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the brake discs surface and edge
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Brake pads/brake discs replacement
3
Visually

inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)
●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change engine coolant
●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter
●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Replace transfer case oil (AWD models only)
●
Replace accessory drive belt/s4
Replace

air cleaner cartridge
5●●●●●●●
Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped)●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
Change the brake fluid
6
Replace

the cabin air filter
7 o●o●o●o●o●o●o●o
Spark plug replacement
8●●●●●
1. The SOS backup battery must be replaced every five years, regardless of mileage.
2. Top off using the fluids indicated only after checking that the system is intact
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page 263.
3. 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. After each discs replacement, reset the warning light using the diagnostic socket.
4. Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 36,000 miles (60,000 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.
5. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this engine air cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km).
6. The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, regardless of the mileage.
7. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner filter must be replaced every 10,000 miles (16,000 km). 8. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.
Thousands of miles102030405060708090100110120130140150
Years123456789101112131415
Thousands of kilometers163248648096112128144160176192208224240
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