Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BRAKING SYSTEM
The guarantee the efficiency of the
braking system, periodically check its
components: for this operation, contact a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
See the "Service Schedule" for the
correct servicing intervals.
WARNING Driving with the pedal resting
on the brake pedal may compromise
its efficiency, increasing the risk of
accidents. While driving, never keep your
foot on the brake pedal and do not put
unnecessary strain on it to prevent the
brakes from overheating: excess pad
wear may cause damage to the braking
system.
Warnings
When a low oil level is detected,
contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible to have
the system checked.
Always keep the cap of the brake fluid
reservoir (in the engine compartment)
completely closed.
TRANSMISSION
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Use only transmission oil with the same
specifications as those indicated in
the "Fluids and lubricants" table (see
"Technical specifications" chapter).
Special additives
Do not use any type of additive with
the automatic transmission oil. The
automatic transmission oil is a product
designed specially for this car and its
performance may be compromised
through the use of further additives.
Avoid the use of transmission sealers,
since they may compromise the
efficiency of the automatic transmission
seals.
WARNING Do not use chemicals to flush
the transmission, since this may damage
its components.
Frequency of oil changes
In normal car operating conditions,
it is not necessary to change the
transmission fluid.
If fluid leaks are noticed or irregular
operation of the transmission is
detected, have it checked immediately at
a Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
WARNING Driving the car with an
insufficient oil level may cause serious
damage to the transmission.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If necessary, replace the battery
with another battery with the same
specifications. It is advisable to contact a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership for
replacement.
Follow the battery manufacturer's
instructions for maintenance.
WARNING It will not be possible to open
the boot with a key or by pressing the
button in the passenger compartment
when the battery is disconnected. So,
always extract the manual boot opening
strap before disconnecting the battery.
The procedure is described in the
"Prolonged vehicle inactivity" paragraph
in this chapter.
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WARNING
152) The air intake system (air cleaner,
rubber hoses, etc.) can be a protection in
the case of blowbacks from the engine. DO
NOT REMOVE this system unless you need
to carry out repair or maintenance. Before
starting the engine, ensure that the system
has not been removed: failure to observe
this precaution may result in serious injury.
153) Exhaust emissions are very dangerous,
and may be lethal. They contain carbon
monoxide, a colourless, odourless gas which
can cause fainting and poisoning if inhaled.
154) The exhaust system may reach high
temperatures and may cause a fire if the
car is parked on flammable material. Dry
grass or leaves can also catch fire if they
come into contact with the exhaust system.
Do not park or use the car in a place in which
the exhaust system might come into contact
with flammable material.