tyre pressure Alfa Romeo Brera/Spider 2009 Owner handbook (in English)

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OF THE CARIncorrect pressure causes abnormal tyre
wearfig. 13:
Anormal pressure: tread evenly worn.
Blow pressure: tread particularly worn
at the edges.
Chigh pressure: tread particularly worn
in the centre.
Tyres must be replaced when the tread
wears down to 1.6 mm. In any case,
comply with the laws in the country
where the car is being driven.
IMPORTANT NOTES
As far as possible, avoid sharp braking
and screech starts, etc. Be careful not to
hit the kerb, potholes or other obstacles
hard. Driving for long stretches over
bumpy roads can damage the tyres.
Periodically check that the tyres have no
cuts in the side wall, abnormal swelling
or irregular tyre wear. If any of these oc-
cur, have the car seen to at Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
Avoid overloading the car when travel-
ling: this may cause serious damage to
the wheels and tyres; if a tyre is punc-
tured, stop immediately and change it
to avoid damage to the tyre, the rim,
suspensions and steering system.
WHEELS AND TYRES
Check the pressure of each tyre, includ-
ing the space-saver spare wheel, every
four weeks and before long journeys:
pressure should be checked with the tyre
rested and cold.
For the correct tyre inflation pressure,
see “Wheels” in “Technical specifica-
tions” section.
A0F0120mfig. 13
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Remember that road
holding depends also
on the correct tyre inflating
pressure.
WARNING
If the pressure is too
low the tyre overheats
and this can cause it serious
damage.
WARNING
Never submit alloy
rims to repainting
treatments requiring to use
temperatures exceeding
150°C since the mechanical
properties of the wheels could
be impaired.
WARNING
Do not cross switch the
tyres, moving them
from the right of the car to the
left and vice versa.
WARNINGTyres age even if they are not used
much. Cracks in the tread rubber are a
sign of ageing. In any case, if the tyres
have been on the car for over 6 years,
they should be checked by specialised
personnel, to see if they can still be
used. Also remember to check the space-
saver spare wheel.
In the case of replacement, always fit
new tyres, avoiding those of dubious ori-
gin.
If a tyre is changed, also change the in-
flation valve; to allow even wear be-
tween the front and rear tyres, it is ad-
visable to change them over every 10-
15 thousand kilometres, keeping them
on the same side of the car so as to not
reverse the direction of rotation.
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INDEX
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CONTROLS
CORRECT USE
OF THE CARAdd +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h.
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 R17 98 tyres
or 235/45 R18 98.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
average load bar
full load bar
Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Sapce-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7
Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (O)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7
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Sun curtains ............................ 83
Sun visors ............................... 83
Suspensions............................ 241
Symbols................................. 9
Technical Specifications...... 235
Third brake light ...................... 190
Top speeds .............................. 248
Towing the car ......................... 206
Towing trailers ......................... 147
T.P.M.S. system ....................... 109
Transmission ........................... 240
Trip computer .......................... 37
Turbocharger pressure gauge ...... 24
Tyres
– changing ........................... 171
– inflation pressures ............... 245
– snow tyres ........................ 148
– standard tyres .................... 244
– understanding tyre marking .. 242
VDC system ........................... 100Warning lights
and messages................... 151
Weights ................................. 249
Wheel geometry ...................... 246
Wheel rims
– understanding rim marking ... 243
Wheels
– changing ........................... 171
– technical data .................... 242
Wheels and tyres ..................... 226
Windows (cleaning) ........ 68-232
Windscreen washer
– control .............................. 68
– fluid level .......................... 219
Windscreen wiper
– blades .............................. 228
– control .............................. 68
– nozzle .............................. 229 Safe lock device ...................... 14
Safety devices ......................... 115
S.B.R. system ......................... 117
Seat belts ............................... 116
Seats
– cleaning ............................ 233
– electrically adjustable
front seats ......................... 42
– manually adjustable
front seats ......................... 41
– with electric warming .......... 43
Side/taillights
– bulb replacement ....... 186-188
– control .............................. 65
Side air bags ........................... 132
Ski tunnel ............................... 81
Smart washing ........................ 69
Snow chains ........................... 149
Sound system ......................... 104
Steering................................. 241
Steering lock ........................... 21
Steering wheel (adjustment) ..... 45
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ENGINE OIL CHANGE (litres)
REFUELLING (litres)
CUSTOMER SERVICESTECHNICAL SERVICES - SERVICE ENGINEERING
Largo Senatore G. Agnelli, 5 - 10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)
Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.
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SERVICE
2.2 JTS - 3.2 JTS 2.4 JTDM
Engine oil circuit 5.4 6.4
Do not discard used oil in the environment.
COLD TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE
Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres.
With snow tyres, add +0.2 bar to the inflation pressure value prescribed for standard tyres.
Inflate tyres to full load pressures if driving at continuous speed exceeding 160 km/h
(
▼) Unchainable tyres. Size certified and admitted only for PIRELLI 235/40 ZR19 96Y. When using winter tyres, use 225/50 R17 98 tyres or 235/45 R18 98.
2.2 JTS - 2.4 JTDM- 3.2 JTS
Fuel tank capacity 70
Reserve 10
For cars with petrol engine, only use unleaded petrol with no less than 95 (R.O.N.).
For cars with diesel engine, only use diesel fuel for motor vehicles (Specification EN590).
average loadbar
full loadbar
Tyres
215/55 R16 93V
front rear
2.3 2.3
2.6 2.6Sapce-saver
spare wheel
T125/80 R17
4.2
Tyres
225/50 R17 98W
front rear
2.5 2.5
2.7 2.7
Tyres
235/45 R18 98W
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.8 2.6
Tyres
235/40 ZR19 96Y (O)
front rear
2.7 2.5
2.9 2.7
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