Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
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ENGINE OIL
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WARNING It is advisable to check the
engine oil level indication before long
journeys.
The engine oil level can be seen on the
instrument panel display every time the
engine is started, or on the Connect
system display using the "Vehicle
Information" widget.
Use the 6 segments on the display to
check that the oil level is between MIN
and MAX level.
1 segment = MIN level
6 segments = MAX level
If the oil level indication reaches the
first red mark, add oil through the filler
(1), considering that each segment
shown on the display corresponds to
approximately 0.055 UK gal (250 ml).
If the
symbol and the corresponding
message "Insufficient engine oil level"
light up on the display of the instrument
panel, top up 0.26 UK gal (1 litre) of
engine oil as soon as possible.
In case of oil change or top-up, check the
amount introduced using the dipstick.
The level must NEVER be over the MAX
line.
The oil level must be checked with
the dipstick with the engine warm
(temperature of about 198°F/90°C) and
after waiting for 5 minutes.
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WARNING Make sure not to add too
much engine oil when topping up. Engine
oil in excess may damage the engine.
Have the car checked. Never exceed the
MAX level when topping up engine oil.
It is advisable to check the oil level in
intermediate steps on the instrument
panel display. Check the oil level using
the dipstick.If the level is over the MAX
line on the dipstick, go to a dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WARNING The oil level is not refreshed
immediately on the display of the
instrument panel after topping up.
Consequently, wait for the oil level to be
refreshed on the display following the
procedure described below.
Engine oil level manual checking
procedure
With the car on level ground, check that
the oil level is between the MIN and MAX
marks on the dipstick (6).
Take out the engine oil dipstick (6), clean
it with a lint-free cloth and reinsert it.
Extract the dipstick again and check that
the level is between the MIN and MAX
marks on it.
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WARNING The manual engine oil level
checking procedure must be carried out,
when necessary, on a cold engine only.
Never attempt to carry out the manual
engine oil checking procedure (using the
dipstick) with the engine hot. Contact
with the surrounding hot engine parts
could cause burns.
Refreshing of engine oil level
indication update on display
If a top-up has been necessary, proceed
as follows to ensure correct indication
of the engine oil level on the instrument
panel display:
with the car level, run the engine for
approximately 5 minutes (temperature
of approximately 198°F/90°C) and then
stop the engine;
wait for at least 5 minutes, turn the
ignition device to ON position without
starting the engine and wait for a few
seconds.
If the level indication is not refreshed
procedure just described, run the engine
as above again, stop the engine and
wait a further 5 minutes before starting
it again. If the indication is not updated
after the second start, contact the
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WARNING In normal working conditions,
the oil level indication is shown on the
instrument panel display. In the event
of an oil level sensor failure (condition