Servicing And Maintenance; Maintenance Plan; Oil Change Reset; Engine Break-In Recommendations - Alfa Romeo TONALE 2023 Owner's Handbook Manual

SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
M P
AINTENANCE LAN
Your vehicle will remind you that it is time to take
your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil
Change Indicator System:
 Change the oil and filter.
 Rotate the tires (Rotate at the first sign of irreg-
ular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indi-
cator system turns on).
 Inspect the battery and clean and tighten termi-
nals as required.
 Inspect the CV/Universal joints.
 Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
and hoses.
 Inspect the engine cooling system protection
and hoses.
 Inspect the exhaust system.
 Inspect the engine air cleaner filter if using in
dusty or off-road conditions; replace the engine
air cleaner filter as necessary.
WARNING!
 You can be badly injured working on or around
a motor vehicle. Do only service work for
which you have the knowledge and the right
equipment. If you have any doubt about your
ability to perform a service job, take your
vehicle to a competent mechanic.
 Failure to properly inspect and maintain your
vehicle could result in a component malfunc-
tion and affect vehicle handling and perfor-
mance. This could cause an accident.
O C R
IL HANGE ESET
 Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The change oil message will
display in the instrument cluster display for five
seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indi-
cate the next scheduled oil change. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate,
depending upon your personal driving style.
 Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time the ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN
position.
To reset the oil change indicator after performing the
scheduled maintenance, refer to the following
procedure:
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, push the
ENGINE START/STOP button and cycle the
ignition to the ON/RUN position (do not start the
engine).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal, slowly, three
times within ten seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF position.
NOTE:
If the indicator message illuminates when you start
the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
E B -I R
NGINE REAK N ECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or
55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within
the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good
break-in. You should avoid wide-open throttle
acceleration in low gear as it can be detrimental.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is
a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil
changes should be consistent with anticipated
climate conditions under which vehicle operations will
occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality
grades page 52.
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CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral
Oil in the engine or damage may result.
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