Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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PERIODIC CHECKS
Every 1,000 km or before long journeys, check and restore the
following if necessary:
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engine coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washer fluid level;
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tyre inflation pressure and condition;
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operation of lighting system (headlamps, direction indicators,
hazard warning lights, etc.);
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operation of window washer/wiper system and positioning/wear of
windscreen/rear window wiper blades
Check and top up, if required, the engine oil level every 3,000 km.
HEAVY-DUTY USE OF THE CAR
If you use the car mainly under one of the following conditions:
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towing a trailer or caravan;
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dusty roads;
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short, repeated journeys (less than 7-8 km) at sub-zero outside
temperatures;
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engine often idling or driving long distances at low speeds or long
periods of idleness;
the following checks must be performed more frequently than indicated
in the Scheduled Servicing Plan:
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check front disc brake pad conditions and wear;
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check cleanliness of bonnet and boot locks, cleanliness and
lubrication of linkage;
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visually inspect conditions of: engine, gearbox, transmission, pipes
and hoses (exhaust - fuel system - brakes) and rubber elements
(boots - sleeves - bushes - etc.);
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check battery charge and battery fluid level (electrolyte);
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visually inspect condition of the accessory drive belts;
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check and, if necessary, change engine oil and replace oil filter;
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check and, if necessary, replace pollen filter;
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check and, if necessary, replace air cleaner.
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GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
SAFETY
STARTING AND
DRIVING
IN AN EMERGENCY
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL
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