servicing Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2017 Owner's Guide

Engine compartment
At the end of every winter, wash the
engine compartment thoroughly, taking
care not to aim the jet of water directly
at the electronic control units or at the
windshield wiper motors. Have this
operation performed at specializeded
workshop.
Note:
The washing should take place with the
engine cold and the ignition device in
the STOP position. After the washing
operation, make sure that the various
protections (e.g. rubber caps and
guards) have not been removed or
damaged.INTERIORS
Periodically check the cleanliness of the
interior, beneath the mats, which could
cause oxidation of the sheet metal.
Seats And Fabric Parts
Remove dust with a soft brush or a
vacuum cleaner. It is advised to use a
moist brush on velvet upholstery. Rub
the seats with a sponge moistened with
a solution of water and neutral
detergent.
Leather Seats — If
Equipped
Remove the dry dirt with a chamois or
slightly damp cloth, without exerting too
much pressure.
Remove any liquid or grease stains
using an absorbent dry cloth, without
rubbing. Then clean with a soft cloth or
buckskin cloth dampened with water
and mild soap. If the stain persists, use
specific products and observe the
instructions carefully.
Note:Never use alcohol. Make sure
that the cleaning products used contain
no alcohol or alcohol derivatives, even
in small quantities.
Plastic And Coated
Parts
Clean interior plastic parts with a damp
cloth (if possible made from microfiber),
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 color of the
components.
Remove any dust using a microfiber
cloth, if necessary moistened with
water. The use of paper tissues is not
recommended as these may leave
residues.
Genuine Leather Parts —
If Equipped
Use only water and mild soap to clean
these parts. Never use alcohol or
alcohol-based products.
Before using a specific product for
cleaning interiors, make sure that it
does not contain alcohol and/or alcohol
based substances.
Carbon Fiber Parts
To eliminate small scratches and marks
on the carbon, contact your authorized
dealer. An improperly performed
operation may irreparably damage the
carbon.
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE

FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil that has been thoroughly developed and tested in order to meet the requirements of
the Scheduled Servicing Plan. Constant use of the prescribed lubricants guarantees the fuel consumption and emission
specifications. Lubricant quality is crucial for engine operation and duration.
2.9L V6 — Engine Lubrication
FeaturesSpecificationReplacement interval
SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil
Ultra
API SN FPT 9.55535-Z2
MS-12991 According to the Maintenance Plan
If lubricants conforming to the specific request are not available, products that meet the indicated specifications can be used to
top up; in this case optimal performance of the engine is not guaranteed.
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REPORTING SAFETY
DEFECTS
In The 50 United States
And Washington, D.C.
If you believe that your vehicle has a
defect that could cause a crash or
cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) in addition to notifying
FCA US LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it
may open an investigation, and if it finds
that a safety defect exists in a group of
vehicles, it may order a recall and
remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual
problems between you, your authorized
dealer or FCA US LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the
Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at
1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to
http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also
obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov .
In Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a
safety defect, you should contact the
Customer Service Department
immediately. Canadian customers who
wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should contact
Transport Canada, Motor Vehicle
Defect Investigations and Recalls at
1-800-333-0510 or go to
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/ .
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Service Manuals
These comprehensive Service Manuals
provide the information that students
and professional technicians need in
diagnosing/troubleshooting, problem
solving, maintaining, servicing, and
repairing FCA US LLC vehicles. A
complete working knowledge of the
vehicle, system, and/or components is
written in straightforward language with
illustrations, diagrams, and charts.
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PretensionersSeat Belts ..............113
Prolonged vehicle inactivity ......233
Radial Ply Tires.............230
Radio Frequency General Information ......16,18,25
Radio transmitters and mobile phones ...................4
Rear Camera ...............170
Rear Cross Path ..............99
Rear Seats .................29
Rear View Mirrors .............33
Reformulated Gasoline .........248
Refueling procedure ...........171
Refueling the vehicle ..........171
Refuelling ................ .250
Reminder, Seat Belt ...........109
Remote Starting System ........135
Replacement Tires ............231
Replacing a bulb .............180
Replacing an external bulb ......182
Replacing an internal bulb .......182
Reporting Safety Defects .......257
Restraint, Head ..............29
Restraints, Child .............123
Rimsandtires ............. .218
Safety Defects, Reporting.......257
Safety Information, Tire .........218
Saving fuel ................ .174SBL Function
................36
Scheduled servicing ...........203
Scheduled servicing program (2.9 V6 gasoline engine
versions) ............... .204
Seat Belt Energy Management Feature . . .113
Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting . . .112
Lap/Shoulder Belts .........110
Pregnant Women ..........113
Seat Belt Pretensioner .......113
Seat Belt Reminder .........109
Seat Belt Reminder ...........109
Seat Belts ................ .109
Child Restraint ............123
Front Seat ...........109,110
Pregnant Women ..........113
Pretensioners ............113
Rear Seat ...............110
Untwisting Procedure .......112
Seats .....................26
Adjustment .............26,27
Head Restraints ............29
Height Adjustment ..........27
Power ..................27
Tilting ..................27
Service Assistance ...........255
Service Contract .............256
Service Manuals .............257 Servicing procedures
..........212
Shoulder Belts ..............110
Signals, Turn ................36
Snow chains ...............228
Snow Tires ............... .228
Spare Tire ..............225,226
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............154
Cancel ................ .155
Resume ............... .154
S

et .................. .153
Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........153,155
Speed Limiter ...............152
Starting .................. .197
Starting And Operating .........197
Starting Procedures ...........197
Starting the engine ...........135
Steering Tilt Column ...............31
Wheel, Heated ............32
Wheel, Tilt ...............31
Steering System .............244
Steering Wheel ...............31
Stop/Start Evo ..............150
Storage ...................58
Suggestions for driving .........174
Sun Roof ..................50
Sun Visors ..................55
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