Alfa Romeo 147 Manual Do Proprietário

Should prevailing use of the car be under

one of the following specially heavy condi-
tions:

– trailer or caravan towing 

– dusty roads 

– short distances (less than 7-8 km) re-

peated and with external temperatures be-
low zero 

– frequently idling engines or long distance

low speed driving (e.g. taxis or door-to-door
deliveries) or in case of a long term inac-
tivity.

Replace engine oil more frequently than

required on Service Schedule.

The different grades of purity in diesel fu-

el normally available might make it neces-
sary to replace the filter more frequently
than indicated in the Service Schedule. If
the engine misfires it shows the filter needs
changing.

Using the car on dusty roads change the

air cleaner more frequently than specified in
the Schedule Maintenance Programme. 

For any doubts concerning the intervals be-

tween the engine oil and air cleaner re-
placement in relation to how the car is used,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services. 

It is advisable to check the battery charge,

preferably at the onset of winter, to prevent
the possibility of the electrolyte freezing. 

This check should be carried out more fre-

quently if the car is used mainly for short
trips, or if it is fitted with accessories that
permanently absorb electricity even with the
ignition key removed, especially in the case
of after market accessories.

If the car is used in hot climates or partic-

ularly harsh conditions it is wise to check the
level of the battery fluid (electrolyte) more
frequently than specified in the Scheduled
Maintenance Programme.

If the car is used frequently in dusty or

heavily polluted environments it is advisable
to replace the filtering element more fre-
quently; in particular it should be replaced if
a reduction of the amount of air admitted to
the passenger compartment is noted.

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