001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

WARNING
The wheels should be
locked after a few clicks of
the hand brake. If this does not occur,
contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services to have the hand brake
adjusted.
To release the hand brake:
– slightly lift the lever (A) and press the
release button (B);
– holding the button down lower the lever.
The x warning light on the instrument
panel will go out.
To prevent the car from moving accidentally,
keep the brake pedal pressed when
engaging the handbrake.
WARNING The handbrake lever (A) is
fitted with a safety device which prevents
the brake from being released when, if the
lever is pulled, button (B) is pressed. Therefore,
to release the brake, in addition to
pressing button (B), it is also necessary to
pull lever (A) further upwards to release the
safety device, then lower the lever completely
GEARSHIFT LEVER (fig. 123)
Depending on the versions the car is fitted
with a five or six speed mechanical gearbox
(see “Technical specifications” chapter).
The position of the individual gears is
shown by the pictogram on the gearshift
lever knob.
When changing gear, always fully depress
the clutch pedal. Before engaging reverse
gear (R) wait for the car to be stationary.
fig. 123
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