Scheduled Servicing - Alfa Romeo Tonale Owner's Handbook Manual

SCHEDULED SERVICING

Correct servicing is crucial for
guaranteeing a long life for the car under
the best conditions. For this reason, Alfa
Romeo has planned a series of checks
and services at fixed distance intervals
and, where provided, at fixed time
intervals, as described on the Service
Schedule.
Before each scheduled service deadline,
it is always necessary to carefully follow
the instructions in the Service Schedule
(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 agreement only. If
your car is used frequently for towing,
the interval between one scheduled
servicing operation and the next should
be reduced.
WARNING The scheduled service
deadlines are set out by the
Manufacturer. Failure to have them
carried out may invalidate the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. It is advisable
to inform the Alfa Romeo Dealership of
any small operating irregularities without
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waiting for the next scheduled service
deadline.
PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys,
check and, if necessary, top up:
engine coolant level
system coolant level auxiliary battery
48V
NOTE The level must be checked when
the engine is cold and must range
between the MIN and MAX marks on
the reservoir. If the level is below
the MIN level, go to an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Do not attempt to open
the cap yourself to avoid burns and/or
damage to the cooling system and
electronic components. Topping up
and filling operations must be carried
out by qualified personnel at an Alfa
Romeo Dealership using the appropriate
equipment for vacuum filling.
brake fluid level
windscreen washer fluid level
tyre inflation pressure and condition
operation of lighting system
(headlights, direction indicators,
emergency, etc.)
operation of windscreen washer/wiper
system and positioning/wear of rear
window wiper blades
Every 3,000 km check and top up if
required: engine oil level.
DEMANDING USE OF THE CAR
If the car is used in one of the following
conditions:
law enforcement (or security service),
taxi service
towing a trailer or caravan
dusty roads
short, repeated journeys (less than 7-
8 km) at sub-zero external temperature
engine often idling or driving long
distances at low speeds or long periods
of inactivity
the following checks must be carried out
more often than indicated in the Service
Schedule:
check front disc brake pad condition
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
(gaiters/sleeves/bushes, etc.)
check the state of charge and fluid
level (electrolyte) of the conventional
battery
visually inspect condition of the
accessory drive belts
check and if required change engine oil
and replace oil filter