001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
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SAFE DRIVING
In designing your Alfa 156, Alfa
Romeo has worked thoroughly to achieve a
vehicle able to offer top levels of safety to
its passengers. However, the behaviour of
the driver is still a decisive factor for road
safety.
Below you will find a few simple rules for
travelling safely under different conditions.
You are certainly familiar with many of them
but it is still helpful to read them all carefully.
BEFORE DRIVING OFF
– Make sure the lights and headlights are
working properly.
– Adjust the seat, steering wheel and
rearview mirrors, in order to obtain a correct
position for driving.
– Adjust the seat back upright and keep
your head as close as possible to the head
restraint.
– Carefully adjust the headrests so that
the head and not the neck rests on them.
Check that nothing (mats, etc.) can get under
the foot pedals.
– Make sure that any child restraint system
(seats, cradles, etc.) are correctly fastened
on the rear seat.
– Place any objects in the boot with care
to prevent abrupt braking from throwing
them forwards.
– Avoid heavy meals before a journey. A
light meal will help to keep reflexes ready.
Above all avoid alcohol.
Routinely remember to check:
– tyre pressure and conditions;
– engine oil level;
– engine coolant level and system conditions;
– brake fluid level;
– power steering oil level;
– windscreen washer fluid level.
WHEN TRAVELLING
– The first rule for safe driving is care.
– Care also means being able to predict
the actions of other road users.
– Strictly respect the traffic regulations in
all countries, especially the speed limits.
– Ensure that both yourself and your passengers
are wearing their seat belts, that
children are carried with the appropriate
seats and that any animals are in appropriate
compartments.
– Long distances should be trackled in
good health.
WARNING
Driving under the influence
of drugs and/or some
medicines is highly dangerous for
oneself and for others.