Maintenance Schedules - NAFTA 2.9L

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 services at fixed distance intervals and at fixed time intervals, as described in the Scheduled Servicing Plan. Before each service, it is always necessary to carefully follow the instructions in the Scheduled Servicing Plan (e.g. periodically check level of fluids, tire pressure, etc.). Scheduled Servicing is offered by an authorized dealer 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 owners explicit consent only.

NOTE:

Scheduled Servicing intervals are required by the Manufacturer. Failure to have them carried out may invalidate the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

You are advised to inform your authorized dealer of any small operating irregularities without waiting for the next service.

Periodic Checks

Every month or every 600 miles (1, 000 km) or before long trips check and, if necessary, top off:
- Engine coolant level.
- Brake fluid level (if insufficient, see your authorized dealer as soon as possible).
- Windshield washer fluid level.
- Tire inflation pressure and condition.
- Operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, etc.).
- Operation of windshield washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of windshield wiper blades.
- Every 2, 000 miles (3, 000 km), check and top off if required: Engine oil level.

Heavy Usage Of The Car

If the vehicle is used under one of the following conditions:
- Dusty roads.
- Short, repeated journeys less than 4 miles (7-8 km) at sub-zero outside temperatures.
- Engine idling for long periods of time 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 cleanliness of hood and trunk locks, cleanliness and lubrication of linkage.
- Visually inspect conditions of: engine, transmission, pipes and hoses (exhaust/fuel system/brakes) and rubber elements (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 cabin air filter.
- Check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.

Severe Duty All Models

Change Engine Oil at 4, 000 miles (6, 500 km) if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off-road environment or is operated predominately at idle or only very low engine RPM's. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.

Oil Change Indicator - Reset

To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance), refer to the following procedure.
1. Through WiTech II > IPC > Misc Functions > Reset OCI.
2. Through WiTech II > ECM > Misc Functions > Oil change.

MAINTENANCE PLAN

Thousands of miles	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120	130	140	150
Years	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
Thousands of kilometers	16	32	48	64	80	96	112	128	144	160	176	192	208	224	240
Check battery charge status with the proper instrument.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Check tire condition/wear and adjust pressure, if necessary. Check the tire repair kit recharge condition and expiration date.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Check operation of lighting system (headlights, direction indicators, hazard warning lights, deck lid, passenger compartment, glove compartment, instrument panel warning lights, etc.).	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Check and, if necessary, top up fluid levels. Top up using the fluids indicated in the "Fluids And Lubricants" section of the "Technical Specifications" chapter only after checking that the system is intact.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Check engine control system operation (via diagnostic tool).	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Visually inspect conditions of: exterior bodywork, underbody protection, pipes and hoses (exhaust, fuel system, brakes), rubber elements (sleeves, bushes, etc.).		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Check position/wear of front windshield wiper blade.	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Check operation of the windshield wiper/washer system and adjust nozzles, if necessary.	•		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Check cleanliness of hood 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.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Brake disc wear status check with diagnostic tool.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Visually inspect the brake discs surface and edge.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Brake pads/brake discs replacement.	The actual interval for changing the brake pads and the carbon ceramic brake discs depends on the vehicle usage conditions and is signaled by the warning light or message on the instrument panel. It is advisable to check brake disc weight and thickness after each intensive use.
Visually inspect the condition and tensioning of the accessory drive belt(s).	•	•	•		•	•	•		•	•	•		•	•	•
Change engine coolant															•
Change engine oil and replace oil filter.	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Replace accessory drive belt/s.	Areas that are not dusty: recommended maximum mileage 36, 000 miles (60, 00 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 4 years. Dusty areas and/or demanding use of the vehicle (cold climates, town use, long periods of idling): advised maximum mileage 18, 000 miles (30, 000 km). Regardless of the mileage, the belt must be replaced every 2 years.
Replace air cleaner cartridge. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 10, 000 miles (16, 000 km).		•		•		•		•		•		•		•
Replace the additional fuel filter (if equipped).	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Change the brake fluid.	The brake fluid replacement has to be done every two years, irrespective of the mileage.
Replace the cabin air filter. If the vehicle is used in dusty areas, this cleaner must be replaced every 10, 000 miles (16, 000 km).	o	•	o	•	o	•	o	•	o	•	o	•	o	•	o
Spark plug replacement. The spark plug change interval is mileage-based only. Yearly intervals do not apply.			•			•			•			•			•

(o) Recommended operations

(•) Mandatory operations