engine coolant Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2014 User Guide

PERIODIC CHECKSEvery 1,000 km or before long
journeys, check and, if necessary, top
up the following:
❒engine coolant, brake fluid and
windscreen washer fluid level;
❒tyre inflation pressure and condition;
❒operation of lighting system
(headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
❒operation of window washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper
blades
Check and top up, if required, the
engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF
THE CARIf the car is used mainly under one of
the following conditions:
❒towing a trailer or caravan;
❒dusty roads;
❒short, repeated journeys (less than
7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
❒engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
the following checks must be carried
out more often than indicated in the
Scheduled Servicing Plan:
❒check front disc brake pad
conditions and wear;
❒check cleanliness of bonnet and boot
locks, cleanliness and lubrication of
linkage;
❒visually inspect conditions of: engine,
gearbox, transmission, pipes and
hoses (exhaust - fuel system -
brakes) and rubber elements (boots -
sleeves - bushes - etc.);
❒check battery charge and battery
fluid level (electrolyte);
❒visually inspect condition 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.
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ENGINE COOLANT
If the level is too low, unscrew reservoir
cap C and add the fluid described in
the "Technical Specifications" section.
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140)
WINDSCREEN/REAR
WINDOW WASHER FLUID
If the level is too low, lift reservoir cap D
and add the fluid described in the
chapter "Technical Specifications".
141) 142)
IMPORTANT The headlight washer
system will not operate when the fluid
level is low, even though the
windscreen/rear window washer
continues to operate. For versions/
markets, where provided, there is
a reference notch E on the dipstick (see
previous pages): ONLY the
windscreen/rear window wiper
operates with the level below this
reference.
BRAKE FLUID
Check that the fluid is at the max. level.
If the fluid level in the reservoir is too
low, undo reservoir cap E and add the
fluid described in the chapter "Technical
Specifications".
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143) 144)
ALFA TCT ACTIVATION
SYSTEM OIL
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The transmission control oil level should
only be checked at an Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
4)IMPORTANT
31) Be careful not to confuse the
various types of fluids while
topping up: they are not
compatible with each other!
Topping up with an unsuitable
fluid could severely damage your
car.
32) The oil level should never exceed
the MAX mark.
33) Do not add oil with specifications
other than those of the oil already
in the engine.34) PARAFLU
UP
anti-freeze fluid is
used in the engine cooling
system; use the same fluid type as
that already in the cooling system
when topping up. PARAFLU
UP
may not be mixed with other types
of anti-freeze fluids. In the event
of topping up with an unsuitable
product, under no circumstances
start the engine and contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
35) Avoid allowing brake fluid, which
is extremely corrosive, to come
into contact with painted areas.
Should it happen, wash
immediately with water.
WARNING
137) Never smoke when performing
operations in the engine
compartment. Flammable gases
and fumes may be present and
risk igniting.
138) Be very careful when working in
the engine compartment when
the engine is hot: you may get
burned.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

CONTROL PANEL AND INSTRUMENTSVERSIONS WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY
A. Speedometer (speed indicator) B. Multifunctional display C. Rev counter D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light
E. Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
2
A0K2302
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

VERSIONS WITH RECONFIGURABLE MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAYA. Speedometer (speed indicator) – B. Reconfigurable multifunctional display – C. Rev counter – D. Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light – E.
Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light
warning lights supplied in diesel versions only. On diesel versions the rpm gauge end of scale is set at 6000 rpm.
WARNING Instrument background colour and type may vary according to the version.
3
A0K2303
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RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSIONS

– Door central
locking/unlocking ...................... 54
DPF (particulate filter) ..................... 87
DST system (Dynamic Steering
Torque)......................................... 67
Dual Pinion active steering ............. 79
Dusk sensor ................................... 36EBD system .................................. 65
Electric sun roof ............................. 52
Electric windows ............................ 56
– Controls .................................... 57"Electronic Q2" system ("E-Q2") .... 68Engine codes - bodywork
versions ....................................... 225
Engine compartment
– washing .................................... 219
Engine coolant temperature
indicator ....................................... 102
Engine............................................ 227
– engine cooling system fluid
level........................................... 212
– marking ..................................... 224
Engine oil
– consumption ............................. 211
– level check ................................ 211
EOBD system ................................ 79
ESC (Electronic Stability Control)
system ......................................... 65
External courtesy lights .................. 38
External lights................................. 35Extinguisher ................................... 51
Filling the tank ............................... 86
Fitting "Universal" child seat ........... 140
Fix&Go Automatic kit...................... 176
Flashing ......................................... 37
Fluids and lubricants ...................... 247
Fog lights ................................. 45-184"Follow Me Home" device ............. 38Front airbags................................. 146
Front armrest ................................. 48
Front driver side airbag................... 146
Front passenger airbag .................. 146
Front roof light
– bulb replacement ...................... 186
Fuel consumption .......................... 251
Fuel cut-off system......................... 46
Fuel level gauge ............................. 102
Fuel supply..................................... 231
Fuel tank cap ................................. 86
Fuses (if a fuse blows) .................... 187Gear Shift Indicator ....................... 91
Glove compartment courtesy
light
– bulb replacement ...................... 187Handbrake.................................... 156
Hazard warning lights..................... 45
HBA system ................................... 67
Headlights...................................... 64– Adjusting headlights abroad ...... 64
– bulb replacement ...................... 183
– Headlight alignment corrector.... 64
– Light beam direction.................. 64
Headlight washers ......................... 217
Head restraints............................... 18
– "Anti-Whiplash" device .............. 19
– Front headrests ......................... 18
– Rear head restraints .................. 19
Hill Holder system .......................... 66
Identification data
– bodywork paint plate ................. 224
– Chassis marking........................ 224
– engine marking.......................... 224
– identification data plate.............. 224
Ignition device ................................ 15
– Steering lock ............................. 16
Installing a Universal Isofix child
seat.............................................. 143
Installing electrical/electronic
devices ........................................ 81
Interior fittings ................................ 47
Interiors (cleaning) .......................... 220
iTPMS system ................................ 77Jack.............................................. 171Light clusters
– front light clusters (changing a
bulb).......................................... 183
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