Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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fit the new blade, inserting the tab in
the dedicated housing in the arm and
checking that it is locked;
lower the wiper arm onto the
windscreen.
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WARNING Do not operate the
windscreen wiper with the blades lifted
from the windscreen.
Windscreen washer
The window washer nozzles (1) fig. 205
are fixed.
If there is no jet of fluid, firstly check
that there is fluid in the reservoir (see
contents of “Engine compartment”
paragraph in this chapter).
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Then check that the nozzle holes are not
clogged; use a needle to unblock them if
necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
153) 154) 43)
Adequate maintenance of the engine
exhaust system represents the
best protection against leaks of
carbon monoxide into the passenger
compartment.
If an unusual noise from the exhaust or
the presence of smoke in the passenger
compartment is identified, or if the
underbody or rear part of the car have
been damaged, have the entire exhaust
system and adjoining bodywork areas
checked at a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership to identify any components
which are broken, damaged, worn or have
moved from their correct fitting position.
Open welding or loose connections
may permit exhaust gas to enter the
passenger compartment.
Have the exhaust system checked every
time the car is raised.
Replace the components where
necessary (for these operations, contact
a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership).
In normal operating conditions, the
catalytic converter does not require
maintenance. To ensure that it operates
correctly, however, and prevent it
from getting damaged, it is extremely
important that the engine operates
perfectly.
To minimise the risk of damaging the
catalytic converter, proceed as follows:
do not stop the engine or deactivate
the ignition device with gear engaged and
car in motion;
do not attempt to start the engine by
bump starting;
do not persist in using the car if
idling is very irregular or the operating
conditions are very notably irregular.
COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant (antifreeze) exiting from
the engine or vapour exiting from the
radiator can cause serious burns.
If vapour is seen coming from the engine
compartment, or its hissing is heard, do