001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

For vehicles equipped
with turbocharger in particular
and for other vehicles
in general, revving the engine
before switching off should be
avoided.
Revving the engine serves no purpose
and consumes fuel for no reason.
It may also cause damage to
the bearings on the rotor of the
turbocharger.
WARNING If the engine turns off with
the car on the move, the next time it is
started, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light
Y may turn on. In this case, check that
switching off and starting the engine again
with the car stationary, the warning light
stays off. If not, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized
Services.
EMERGENCY STARTING
If the Alfa Romeo CODE system does not
recognise the code transmitted by the ignition
key (Alfa Romeo CODE Y warning
light on the instrument cluster on glowing
steadily) emergency starting may be carried
out using the code of the CODE card.
For the correct procedure see the chapter
“In an emergency”.
Starting by pushing, towing
or running downhill
must absolutely be
avoided. These manoeuvres may
cause fuel to flow into the catalyst
and damage it irreparably.
WARNING
Remember that the servobrake
and power steering
are not activated until the engine
is started, therefore considerably
greater effort is required on the
brake pedal and steering wheel.
PARKING
When the vehicle is parked, proceed as follows:
– Switch off the engine.
– Engage the handbrake.
– Engage first gear if the car is facing uphill
or reverse if the car is facing downhill.
– Turn the front wheels so that the car will
immediately come to a half if the handbrake
slips.
To avoid useless consumption
of power and
possible draining the battery,
never leave the ignition key
in the MAR position when the engine
is not running.
WARNING
Never leave children unattended
in the car. Always
remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the car and take it
with you.
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
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