SERVICE PLAN PROGRAMME
corrected. Do not wait for the Service interval check; take your
car to an ALFA ROMEO Dealer immediately. If at any time, any
system/part of the vehicle shows any sign of malfunction, have
the vehicle/system immediately checked by an authorised ALFA
ROMEO Dealer.
SEVERE CONDITIONS:
If the car is mainly driven in one of the following
particularly severe conditions:
• Towing a trailer or caravan
• On dirt roads
• Short, repetitive trips (less than 7 or 8 km) at sub-zero
outside temperatures.
• Engine that is frequently left to idle or driving long distances
in temperatures below zero at low speed (e.g. Taxi, door-to-
door deliveries, etc.)
The following checks must be carried out more often
than indicated in the Scheduled Servicing Plan (this is
not covered by the Service 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 conditions of the auxiliary drive belts;
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• Check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil
filter;
• Check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
• Check and, if necessary, replace air filter.
If you are in doubt how often the engine oil and air filter should
be changed on the basis of how the car is being used, enquire at
an ALFA ROMEO Authorised Dealer.
NB: Vehicles operating under severe conditions must be
serviced in between service intervals or WARRANTY
WILL BECOME VOID.
SERVICE TIPS:
A) 1750 TBi TURBO PETROL VERSION:
1) Regardless of mileage, the timing belt must be replaced
every four years in case of particularly demanding use
(cold climate, city traffic, long idling) or at least every
five years.
2) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when
the warning light on the instrument panel comes on, or
every 12 months.
B) 3.2 JTS PETROL VERSION:
1) The engine oil and filter should be replaced when
the corresponding warning light (if present) in the
instrument panel comes on or every 24 months.
2) If the vehicle is mainly used around town, the engine oil
and filter should be changed every 12 months.
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INTERIM CHECK
We recommend that you check the following items and levels
between Maintenance Services (every 1000 km or before long
journeys).
• Engine coolant level;
• Brake fluid level;
• Windscreen washer fluid level;
• Tyre inflation pressure and condition;
SUBMITTING A CLAIM
Book your vehicle in at an Authorised ALFA ROMEO Dealer,
preferably your selling Dealer. Please ensure you make available
the following:
Service plan booklet, together with Service book for all
servicing requirements.
No work is to be commenced until duly authorised by Fiat
Group Automobiles South Africa (PTY) LTD or its Principals.
Whilst every care will be taken to ensure the proper servicing
of your motor vehicle in terms of this policy, Fiat Group
Automobiles South Africa (PTY) LTD and its Dealers shall not
be responsible for any loss, injury or damage to the owners, or
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• Operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction
indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.);
• Operation of windscreen washer/wiper system and
positioning/wear of windscreen/rear window wiper blades;
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for required specification
of top up fluid to be used, if in doubt contact Your nearest ALFA
ROMEO Authorised Dealer.
any other person and / or property, including any consequential
losses or damages arising out of any action or failure to act, by
Fiat Group Automobiles South Africa (PTY) LTD, its employees,
Dealers, Agents or advisors, however arising.
The authorised ALFA ROMEO dealership will verify the validity
of the service plan prior to commencement of service.
Ensure that the vehicle is taken to
dealer for service at specified service
interval (± 2 000 km) or (± 30 days)
whichever comes first.
SCHEDULED SERVICING, EURO 5 VERSIONS (1750 TBi)

Thousands of km
Description
35 70 105 140 175
Check tyre condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary l l l l l
Check operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, luggage compartment, passenger compartment, instrument
panel warning lights, etc.) l l l l l

Check operation of windscreen/rearscreen washer system and adjust jets if necessary l l l l l

Check the position/wear of the windscreen/rear window wiper blades l l l l l
Check condition and wear of front disc brake pads and operation of pad wear indicator l l l l l
Check condition and wear of rear brake discs l l l l l
Condition and status visual check: bodywork exterior, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - braking system), rubber elements
l l l l l
(boots, sleeves, bushes, etc.)
Check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, as well as cleanliness and lubrication of linkages l l l l l
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels (brakes, hydraulic clutch, power assisted steering, windscreen washer, battery, engine cooling etc.) l l l l l
Check handbrake lever travel and adjust if necessary l l l
Visually inspect conditions of the accessory drive belt(s) l l
Exhaust emission control (1750 TBi version) l l l l l
Check emissions/fumes (2.0 JTDm version) l
Check engine management system operation (through the diagnosis socket) l l l l l
Replace accessory drive belt(s) l
Replace toothed timing drive belt (1750 TBi version) (*) l
Replace toothed timing drive belt (20. JTDm versions) (*) l
Replace spark plugs (1750 TBi version) l l
Replace fuel filter (2.0 JTDm version) l l
Replace air filter cartridge l l l l l
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (1750 TBi version) (**) (or every 12 months)
Change engine oil and replace oil filter (2.0 JTDm version) (with DPF) (**) (or every 24 months)
Change brake fluid (or every 24 months) l l
Change pollen filter (or every 15 months) l l l l l
Control and print of the battery charge conditions, using the special Midtronics FGA equipment, with possible battery recharging l l l l l
(*) Regardless of mileage, the timing belt must be replaced every four years in case of particularly demanding use (cold climate, city traffic, long idling) or at least every five years.
(**) The engine oil and oil filter should be changed when the warning light on the instrument panel comes on, or every 12 months.

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