Warnings

WARNINGS

To keep the car in good operating conditions, the following recommendations should be adhered to carefully:

Every 500 kms (or when refuelling) check:

• the engine oil level;
• the level of the fluid in the coolant circuit;
• the level of the brake/clutch fluid;
• the presence of water in the fuel filter (turbodiesel versions only);
• the level of the fluid in the windscreen wiper/washer system.

Engine oil and filter

To be changed at the specified intervals.
At all events, they must be changed once a year.

Air cleaner

If the car is habitually used on dusty roads, the air cleaner should be changed more often than specified.

Fuel filter (TD versions only)

The different degree of purity of the fuel may make it necessary to change the filter at shorter intervals than those foreseen.
Irregular functioning of the engine or reduced performance levels may indicate the need to change the fuel filter.

Brake pads

Wear of the front brake pads is indicated by the turning on of a warning light on the instrument cluster. When changing the front pads, also check the rear ones.
However, depending on the use of the car, the rear pads might not need to be changed immediately, in which case, you are recommended to check them at a later stage.

Brake and clutch fluid

The brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture.

To avoid braking faults, the brake fluid must be changed every two years, regardless of the milage.

Battery

During hot weather, check the electrolyte level frequently.

Dust and/or pollen filter (if fitted)

Once a year, preferably at the beginning of warm weather, check the conditions of the pollen filter. If the vehicle is used mainly in town, on motorways or dusty roads it is advisable to check the filter more frequently. Failure to change the filter can considerably reduce the performance of the air conditioner system.

Anti-freeze

It is advisable to top up with Alfa Romeo Climafluid Super Permanent -40°C Alfa Romeo to conserve the protective properties of the mixture.

Checking exhaust smoke

For the turbodiesel versions, this check must be carried out every 10,000 km.

Notes

Under special driving conditions (e.g. on roads sprinkled with antifreeze salt and/or corrosive substances, rough road surfaces, etc.) often check the boots of the axle shafts and steering box, and clean and lubricate joints, hinges, door catches, bonnet catch, etc.)
When forced to use fuel, lubricants and/or fluids in general with characteristics other than those specified by the manufacturer (in emergencies), replace the fluids and corresponding filters at the earliest opportunity.