Starting The Engine - Alfa Romeo 4C Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING THE
ENGINE
Procedure
❒ press the brake pedal;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
❒ If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating the
procedure.
❒ If, when the ignition key is at
MAR-ON, the
warning light stays on together with
the warning light, turn the key
to STOP and then back to MAR-ON;
if the warning light stays on, try the
other keys provided with the vehicle.
If it is still not possible to start the
engine, contact a dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership.
❒ Do not leave the ignition key at
MAR-ON when the engine is
stopped.
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WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
84) 85) 86)
Procedure
❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium revs. Do not accelerate
abruptly;
❒ do not demand full performance at
first. It is advisable to wait until the
8) 9)
digital engine coolant temperature
indicator starts moving.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Procedure
instrument panel
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the
engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a demanding drive,
keep the engine idling for at least a
couple of minutes before stopping it, in
order to permit the temperature inside
the engine compartment to lower.
84) It is dangerous to run the engine
in enclosed areas. The engine
takes in oxygen and releases
carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
and other toxic gases.
85) The brake servo is not active
until the engine is started, so
you would need to apply much
more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
86) Do not start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving
10) downhill. These manoeuvres may
damage the catalytic converter.
8) It is advisable not to demand
maximum performance from your
car (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long distances at maximum rpm,
excessively intense braking, etc.)
when it is first used.
WARNING
IMPORTANT