001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

WARNING
Always fasten the front
and rear seat belts including
those of any child’s seat. Travelling
without seat belts increases
the risks of serious injury or even
death in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Take care when fitting additional
spoilers, alloy
wheels and wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes,
thus their efficiency, during abrupt
and repeated braking, or long
downhill slopes.
WARNING
Never drive with objects
on the floor in front of the
driver’s seat: they might get stuck
under the pedals making it impossible
to accelerate or brake.
WARNING
Make sure any mats are
appropriate in size: even a
slight inconvenience to the braking
system may require a higher pedal
stroke than normal.
WARNING
Water, ice and salt on the
roads may deposit on the
brake discs, reducing the effectiveness
of the brakes the first
time they are used.
– Do not drive for long periods without a
break. During breaks get out of the vehicle
and move around a bit to shake off the
drowsiness.
– Make sure the air in the passenger compartment
is changed constantly.
– Never coast the vehicle downhill with
the engine switched off as this eliminates
the engine braking and power steering effect
thus requiring a greater effort on the
pedal and steering wheel.
NIGHT DRIVING
Here are some suggestions for night driving.
– Drive with particular care: night driving
involves a greater degree of concentration.
– Reduce speed, especially on unlit roads.
– At the first signs of drowsiness stop the
car: continuing the journey is dangerous for
yourself and others. Continue driving only
after sufficient rest.
– Maintain a greater distance from the vehicle
in front than in the day: it is more difficult
to judge the speed of the vehicle when
only the lights can be seen.
– Ensure that the headlights are correctly
aligned: if they are too low, visibility is reduced
and eyesight is tired. If they are too
high they may cause disturbance to other
road users.
– Use the main beams only outside builtup
areas and only when you are certain that
other drivers are not disturbed by their use.
– When meeting vehicles coming in the
opposite direction, switch off the main
beams and drive with the dipped-beam
headlights on.
– Keep headlights and lights clean.
– Outside built-up areas take care of animal
crossings.
CORRECT USE OF THE CAR
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