suspension Alfa Romeo 8C 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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CAPACITIES AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SUSPENSION
Front and rear
Articulated quadrilateral suspension.
STEERING
Rack and pinion hydraulic steering, with pump
driven by the drive shaft and tank. Articulated
steering column, with energy absorption and
adjustable inclination and height.
- Steering diameter = 10.7 m
- Number of steering wheel turns = 1.3
(to the left and right)WHEELS
Wheel rims and tyres
Wheel rim size Tyre size
front 8.5”J x 20” 245/35 ZR20
rear 10.5”J x 20” 285/35 ZR20
*front 8.5”J x 20” 245/35 ZR20 VM+S
*rear 10.5”J x 20” 275/35 ZR20 VM+S
* Winter tyres
CAUTION
Alternatively, you may use winter tyres having the same dimensions as
those provided with the vehicle.
CAUTION
When winter tyres are fitted, it is advisable not to exceed a speed of 220
km/h. Always observe the regulations in force in the country where you are
driving and follow the instructions provided by the tyre manufacturer.
Spare wheel (Japan only)
Alloy wheel rim.Tyre size Tyre brand
175/55 R18 VREDESTEIN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
If there are injured persons ............................ 171
First aid kit .................................................. 172
Capacities and technical specifi cations ...... 175
Fuel ................................................................176
Engine oil ........................................................176
Capacities: quantity and speci cations of the
products to use .............................................177
Capacities and recommended products ............. 177
Fuel consumption .............................................179
Fuel consumption following the 2004/3/EC
directive (litres per 100 km) ....................... 179
CO2 exhaust emissions .....................................179
CO2 emissions according to Directive
2002/80B/EC (g/km) ............................ 179
Technical speci cations .....................................180
Engine ........................................................ 180
Injection – Ignition ....................................... 180
Lubrication system ....................................... 181
Cooling system ............................................ 181
Transmission ................................................ 181
Gearshifting ................................................. 182
Brakes ........................................................ 182
Suspension ................................................. 183
Steering ...................................................... 183
Wheels ....................................................... 183
Performance ................................................ 184Weights ...................................................... 184
Dimensions ................................................ 185
Tyre pressure ...................................................186
Maintenance .......................................... 189
Scheduled Maintenance ....................................190
After the 11
th service ................................... 190
Additional checks .............................................192
WARNING - Engine oil .................................... 192
WARNING - Air fi lter ..................................... 192
Level checks ....................................................193
Engine oil .................................................... 194
Gearbox oil ................................................. 195
Engine coolant ............................................. 195
Windscreen/headlight washer fl uid ................. 195
Power steering fl uid ...................................... 196
Brake fl uid ................................................. 196
Air lter ..........................................................197
Anti-dust/anti-pollen lter ...............................197
Battery ............................................................198
Useful hints for extending the life
of the battery ........................................... 198
Electronic control units .....................................199
Spark plugs .....................................................200
Wheels and tyres .............................................200
How to use the tyres .................................... 201Windscreen wipers ...........................................202
Spray nozzles .............................................. 203
Replacing the wiper blades ............................ 203
Air conditioning/heating system .......................203
Bodywork ........................................................204
Protection from atmospheric agents ................ 204
Tips for keeping the bodywork in good
condition .................................................. 204
Engine compartment ..................................... 205
Interiors ..........................................................206
Cleaning the leather upholstery ...................... 206
Leather upholstery treatment ......................... 206
Carbon parts ................................................ 206
If the vehicle is laid up for long periods ............207
Battery conditioner socket ............................. 207
Restarting the vehicle .................................... 210
Re-connecting the battery .............................. 211
Radio-frequency remote control: Ministerial
homologation ..............................................211
Conversion table ..............................................212
Table of contents .................................... 215
Table of contents ..............................................216