brake pads Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 Owner's Manual

Symbol What it means
SPEED LIMITER SYSTEM FAILURE
While driving, the symbol switches on to signal a Speed Limiter system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.
INSUFFICIENT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL (where provided)
If the symbol switches on, it indicates a low engine coolant level condition.
Top up, as described in the "Servicing and Care" chapter
FUEL TANK CAP
(where provided)
Lights up if the fuel tank cap is open or not properly closed.
Tighten the cap properly.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol and the message on the display signal a failure in the electric parking brake system.
This failure may partially or completely block the car because the parking brake could remain activated even if automatically or
manually disengaged using the relevant controls. In these circumstances, you can disengage the parking brake following the
emergency disengagement procedure described in the "In an emergency" chapter.
If you are still able to drive the car (parking brake is not engaged), drive to the nearest Alfa Romeo Dealership and remember,
when executing any manoeuvres/commands, that the electric parking brake is not operational.
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ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
While driving, if the warning light switches on it signals a failure in the Adaptive Cruise Control system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.
WEAR ON BRAKE PADS
Lights up when the brake pads have reached their wear limit.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT Always use genuine parts or similar because the Integrated Brake System (IBS) system could detect anomalies.
WARNING
28)If a failure is present with sharp braking, the rear wheels may lock and the vehicle may swerve.
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Symbol What it means
GENERIC INDICATION
Signals information and failures.
The accompanying messages describe the failure.
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE FAILURE
This symbol switches on to report a four wheel drive system failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible to have the failure eliminated.
AFS SYSTEM FAILURE
The symbol appears to indicate the automatic directional light system failure.
Go to an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.
WEAR ON CCB BRAKE DISCS (where provided)
Lights up when the carbon ceramic brake discs have reached their wear limit.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
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DYNAMIC DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE
The switching on of the warning light signals a failure in the dynamic drive control system.
WINDSCREEN WIPER FAILURE
Signals a windscreen wiper failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WARNING
29)It is recommended to use only original or equivalent, bench-tested spare pads in order to ensure the original performance of the braking
system.
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KNOWING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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Check operation of the windscreen wiper/washer system
and adjust jets, if necessary●●●●●
Check cleanliness of bonnet 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●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)●●
Visually inspect the toothed timing drive belt●●
Change engine oil and replace oil filter(3)
Replace Transfer Case oil (for AWD versions)
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Replace engine oil centrifuge filter (blow-by)(8)●●
Replace accessory drive belt/s(4)
Replace the toothed timing drive belt(4)
(3) The actual interval for changing engine oil and replacing the engine oil filter depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signalled by the
warning light or message in the instrument panel. In all cases, never exceed 2 year/24,000 mi (40,000 km). If the car is used mainly for urban
driving or fuel not strictly compliant with European Specifications EN590 is used, it is advisable to change the oil and replace the filter every
year/12,000 mi (20,000 km).
(8) Heavy conditions (urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). Regardless of distance,
change every 3 years together with the accessory belt.
(4) Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 60,000 mi (100,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 5 years, regardless of
distance travelled. Dusty areas and/or heavy conditions (cold climates, urban driving, long periods of idling): the recommended maximum distance
is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 3 years, regardless of distance travelled.
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