check oil Alfa Romeo Giulia 2019 Owner's Manual

Warning
lightWhat it means
AIRBAG FAILURE
The warning light switches on when the ignition device is brought to ON, but it should switch off after a few seconds. If the warning
light switches on constantly, this indicates a failure in the airbag system.
28) 29)
FRONT SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED
The warning light switches on constantly if the car is stationary and the driver side or passenger side seat belt, with the passenger
seated, is not fastened. The warning light flashes and a buzzer will sound if the vehicle is in motion and the driver side or passenger
side seat belt, with the passenger seated, is not correctly fastened.
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
The warning light switches on in the case of engine oil overheating.
If the problem persists, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
15)
WARNING
28)The fault of thewarning light is signalled by the switching on of theicon on the instrument panel. In this case, the warning light may not
indicate any faults with the restraint systems. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked immediately.
29)If the
warning light does not switch on when the ignition device is moved to ON or if it stays on when driving (together with the message on
the display), there might be a fault in the restraint systems; in this case, the airbags or pretensioners may not deploy in the event of an accident or,
in a lower number of cases, they could deploy erroneously. Before proceeding, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked
immediately.
IMPORTANT
15)If the symbol switches on when driving, stop the vehicle and the engine immediately.
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SYMBOLS ON THE DISPLAY
Red symbols
Symbol What it means
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
The symbol indicates that the engine oil pressure is low.
If it turns on temporarily or flashes (for about 5 seconds), check the oil level by following the corresponding procedure (see the
description in the “Checking levels” paragraph in the “Maintenance and care” chapter) and top up to the correct level if necessary.
If the symbol turns on continuously, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.
WARNING IF THE SYMBOL TURNS ON CONTINUOUSLY: Do not use the car until the failure has been solved. When the symbol
turns on, it does not indicate the amount of oil in the engine: the oil level can be checked on the display upon entering the vehicle
and also by activating the "Oil level" function on the Connect system.
17)
ALTERNATOR FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol with the engine running corresponds to an alternator failure.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
POWER STEERING FAILURE
If the symbol remains on, you could not have steering assistance and the effort required to operate the steering wheel could be
increased; steering is, however, possible.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
ALFA™ SYSTEM STEERING TORQUE (AST) FAILURE
The switching on of the symbol signals a failure in the automatic steering correction system.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have the system checked.
IMPORTANT
17)If thesymbol switches on when driving, stop the engine immediately and contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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Symbol What it means
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE
The symbol switches on, together with a buzzer warning, to indicate that the automatic transmission is faulty.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as possible.
18)
INSUFFICIENT
ENGINE
OIL
LEVEL
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On
the
Quadrifoglio
version,
the
level
must
also
be
checked
using
the
dipstick
below
the
boot
(see
chapter
"Servicing
and
care").

OIL
OVER
MAXIMUM
LEVEL
The
symbol
switches
on,
along
with
the
respective
message
on
the
display,
to
indicate
that
the
engine

oil
level
is
too
high.
Go
to
an
Alfa
Romeo
dealership
as
soon
as
possible
to
have
the
correct
level
restored.
Run
the
engine
under
3000
rpm
during
this

time.
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(where provided)
The symbol switches on when the speed limit of 74.5 mph (120 km/h) is exceeded.
IMPORTANT
18)Driving the vehicle with this symbol on may severely damage the gearbox, with resulting breakage. The oil may also overheat: contact with hot
engine or with exhaust components at high temperature could cause fires.
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SCHEDULED SERVICING
Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the vehicle
under the best conditions.
For this reason, Alfa Romeo has planned
a series of checks and maintenance
operations at fixed distance intervals
and, for versions/markets, where
provided, at fixed time intervals, as
described in the Service Schedule.
Before each service, it is always
necessary to carefully follow the
instructions in the Scheduled Servicing
Plan (e.g. periodically check level of
fluids, tyre pressure, etc.).
Scheduled Servicing is offered by an Alfa
Romeo Dealership 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.
IMPORTANT Scheduled Servicing
operations are required by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the warranty.
It is advisable to inform the Alfa Romeo
Dealership of any small operating
irregularities without waiting for the next
service.
REGULAR CHECKS
Every year or620miles (1,000km) or
before long journeys, check and top up, if
necessary:
engine coolant level;
brake fluid level (if insufficient, see an
Alfa Romeo dealership as soon as
possible);
low AdBlue diesel emissions additive
(UREA) level warning (2.2 JTD versions
only);
windscreen washer fluid level;
tyre inflation pressure and condition;
operation of lighting system
(headlights,
direction
indicators,
hazard

warning
lights,
etc.);
operation
of
screen
washing/wiping

system
and
positioning/wear
of
wiper

blades.
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DEMANDING
USE
OF
THE
CAR
If
the
vehicle
is
used
in
one
of
the

following
conditions:







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4-5
miles
(7-8
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 front and rear disc brake pad
condition and wear;
check cleanliness of bonnet and
tailgate locks, cleanliness and lubrication
of linkage;
visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and hoses
(exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber
elements (gaiters/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 pollen
filter;
check and, if necessary, replace air
cleaner;
check and, if necessary, replace the
Bad Fuel filter (where provided).
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SERVICE SCHEDULE (2.0 T4 MAir petrol engine versions)
IMPORTANT Once you have carried out the last intervention in the table, continue with the scheduled servicing, maintaining the
frequency indicated in the plan by marking each operation with a dot or dedicated note. Warning: simply restarting the maintenance
from the start of the plan may cause the allowed interval to be exceeded for some operations!
Thousands of miles9 18273645546372 8190
Years12345678 910
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument●●●●●●●●●●
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary.
Check quick tyre repair kit recharge conditions/expiry date
(if provided)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, boot, passenger
compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning
lights, etc.)
●●●●●●●●●●
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels(1)●●●●●●●●●●
Check exhaust emissions●●●●●●●●●●
Check the supply/engine control and emissions systems
operation using the diagnosis equipment●●●●●●●●●●
Check engine oil decay using the diagnosis equipment(2)●●●●●●●●●●
(1) Always only use the liquids shown in the handbook for topping up after having checked that the system is not damaged.
(2) If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service
operation after a short time.
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Thousands of miles12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120
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Use the diagnosis socket to check supply/engine
management systems operation, emissions and, for
versions/markets, where provided, engine oil degradation(3)
●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody
protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes),
rubber elements (gaiters, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
●●●●●
Check windscreen wiper blade position/wear●●●●●
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 disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect conditions and wear of rear disc brake pads
and operation of pad wear indicators●●●●●●●●●●
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the
accessory drive belt(s)(4)●●
(3) If the engine oil quality detected by the vehicle diagnostics is lower than 20%, it is advisable to replace the engine oil and engine filter in order to avoid another service
operation after a short time.
(4) The maximum mileage is 72,000 mi (120,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 5 years, regardless of distance travelled. If the vehicle is used in heavy conditions
(dusty areas, especially severe weather conditions, very low or very high temperatures for extended periods, urban driving, long periods of idling), the maximum
mileage is 36,000 mi (60,000 km). The belt must be replaced every 4 years regardless of the mileage
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
CHECKING LEVELS
156) 157)
65)
Versions - 2.0 T4 MAir engine, fig. 151
1. Engine oil filler 2. Primary engine cooling reservoir plug 3. Brake fluid reservoir cap access cover 4. Windscreen/headlights
washer fluid reservoir cap 5. Secondary engine cooling reservoir plug
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ENGINE OIL
158)66)
IMPORTANT
It
is
advisable
to
check
the

oil
level
indication
before
long
journeys.
The
engine
oil
level
can
be
seen
on
the

instrument
panel
display
every
time
the

engine
is
started,
or
on
the
Connect

system
display
by
activating
on
the
main

menu
(MENU
button)
the
following

functions
in
sequence:
“Apps”;
“Car

Status”
and
“Oil
Level”.
Check
on
the
display
using
the
6
notches

that
the
oil
level
is
between
MIN
and

MAX
level:
1
notch
MIN
level,
6
notches

MAX
level.
If
the
oil
level
indication

reaches
the
first
red
mark,
add
oil

through
the
filler
1,
considering
that
each

notch
shown
on
the
display
corresponds

to
approximately:
2.0
T4
MAir
engine
0.055
UK
gal

(250
ml).
2.2
JTD
Engine







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IMPORTANT
Make
sure
not
to
add
too

much
engine
oil
when
topping
up.
Engine

oil
in
excess
may
damage
the
engine.

Have
the
car
checked.
Never
exceed
the

MAX
level
when
topping
up
engine
oil.
It
is advisable to check the oil level in
intermediate steps on the display.
IMPORTANT The oil level is not refreshed
immediately on the display after topping
up. Consequently, wait for the oil level to
be refreshed on the display following to
procedure shown below.
Top-up and oil level indication update
on display
If a top-up is needed, proceed as follows
to ensure correct indication of the oil
level on the display:
2.0 T4 MAir engine
with the vehicle level, run the engine
for approximately 5 minutes
(temperature higher than 176°F (80°C)
and then stop the engine;
start the engine again and idle it for
about 2 minutes.
2.2 JTD Engine
with the car level, run the engine until
the second oil temperature notch lights
up on the display on the instrument panel,
then stop the engine;
wait for at least 3 minutes, turn the
ignition switch to ON without starting the
engine and wait for 20 seconds.
IMPORTANT If the indication is not
correct after the procedure, contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.IMPORTANT The oil dipstick in the engine
compartment, on versions with 2.2 JTD
engine, must be used ONLY if the oil level
sensor is faulty. The latter condition is
indicated by the
symbol which will
appear on the instrument panel.
The manual engine oil level checking
procedure must be carried out, when
necessary, on a cold engine only.
Never attempt to carry out the manual
engine oil checking procedure (using the
dipstick) with the engine hot. Contact
with the surrounding hot engine parts
could cause burns.
This operation is permitted only for the
time actually needed to restore correct
operation of the oil level sensor at an Alfa
Romeo dealership.
Engine oil consumption
68)
4)
The maximum engine oil consumption is
usually 0.88 lb (400 grams every
620 miles (1000 km). When the car is
new, the engine needs to be run in,
therefore the engine oil consumption can
only be considered stabilised after the
first 3100 - 3700 miles (5000 -
6000 km).
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ENGINE COOLANT FLUID
159)
69)
If the level is too low, unscrew the
reservoir cap and add the fluid described
in the "Technical Specifications" chapter.
On the 2.0 T4 MAir engine version with
right-hand drive, remove the shield 6
fig. 154 to check the fluid level in the
primary reservoir. To do this, release the
fixing clip 7 and lift upwards.
WASHER FLUID FOR WINDSCREEN/
HEADLIGHTS
160) 161)
The windscreen and headlights washer
fluid reservoir (where provided) is
equipped with a telescopic filler. If the
level is too low, lift the reservoir cap 4
fig. 155 upwards and then lift the filler,
as shown in the figure, and add the fluiddescribed in the "Technical
Specifications" chapter. After having
topped up the fluid, arrange the filler
correctly and then press on the cap until
you hear it click.
IMPORTANT With a low fluid level
(indicated by the dedicated symbol
appearing on the instrument panel
display), the headlight washer system
does not work, even though the screen
washers continue to work.BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the max. level. If
the liquid level in the tank is insufficient,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to
have the system checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ACTIVATIONSYSTEM OIL
5)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BATTERY
162) 163) 164) 165)
70)
6)
The battery does not require the
electrolyte to be topped up with distilled
water. A periodic check carried out at an
Alfa Romeo Dealership is, however,
necessary to check efficiency.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
Useful advice for extending the life of
your battery
To avoid draining your battery and make
it last longer, observe the following
instructions:
when you park the car, ensure that the
doors, tailgate and bonnet are closed
properly, to prevent any lights from
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83)Avoid washing with rollers and/or
brushes in washing stations. Wash the car
only by hand using neutral pH detergents; dry
it with a wet chamois leather. Abrasive
products and/or polishes should not be used
for cleaning the car. Bird droppings must be
washed off immediately and thoroughly as
the acid they contain is particularly
aggressive. Avoid (if at all possible) parking
the vehicle under trees; remove vegetable
resins immediately as, when dried, it may
only be possible to remove them with
abrasive products and/or polishes, which is
highly inadvisable as they could alter the
typical opaqueness of the paint. Do not use
pure windscreen washer fluid for cleaning
the front windscreen and rear window; dilute
it min. 50% with water. Only use pure screen
washer fluid when strictly necessary due to
outside temperature conditions.
IMPORTANT
7)Detergents pollute the environment. Only
wash your vehicle in areas equipped to
collect and treat wastewater from this type
of activity.
INTERIOR
174) 175) 176)
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
PLASTIC AND COATED PARTS
84)
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfibre),
and a solution of water and neutral,
non-abrasive detergent.
To clean oily or persistent stains, use
specific products free from solvents and
designed to maintain the original
appearance and colour of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfibre
cloth, if necessary moistened with water.
The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
WARNING
174)Never use flammable products, such as
petrol ether or rectified petrol to clean the
inside of the car. The electrostatic charges
which are generated by rubbing during the
cleaning operation may cause a fire.
175)Do not keep aerosol cans in the car:
they might explode. Aerosol cans must not
be exposed to a temperature exceeding
50°C. When the vehicle is exposed to
sunlight, the internal temperature can
greatly exceed this value.
176)There must be no obstacles on the
floor underneath the pedals; make sure that
mats are always flat and do not interfere
with the pedals.
177)Do not use aggressive organic
substance such as: gasoline, kerosene, oil,
acetone or solvents.
IMPORTANT
84)Never use alcohol, petrols and
derivatives to clean the dashboard and
instrument panel lens.
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