Engine Run-In; When Parked - Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

ENGINE RUN-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RUNNING IN
THE ENGINE
Despite modern construction
technology, the mechanical parts of the
engine must be run in during the first 800
kilometres of travel up to the first engine
oil change.
NOTE The consumption of engine oil and
fuel in a new engine, during the first
thousand kilometres of operation,
before the first engine oil change, could
be higher than usual. This is normal
behaviour during the run-in period and
should not be understood as an anomaly.
Periodically check the engine oil level
during the run-in period and top up, if
necessary, as shown in the "Maintenance
and care" chapter.
Observe following driving behaviour
during the run-in period of the car.
From 0 to 100 miles (from 0 to
160 kilometres)
Do not leave the engine idling for a
long time.
Gradually press the throttle pedal
never more than halfway to avoid
excessive acceleration.
Avoid braking too hard.
Drive keeping the engine under
3500 rpm.
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Keep your speed below 55 mph
(90 km/h) and respect the speed limits
in force in the country in which you are
driving.
From 100 to 300 miles (from 160 to
500 kilometres)
Gradually press the throttle pedal
never more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration in low gears (from 1 st to
3 rd ).
Avoid braking too hard.
Drive keeping the engine under
5,000 rpm.
Keep your speed below 70 mph
(120 km/h) and respect the speed limits
in force in the country in which you are
driving.
From 300 to 500 miles (from 500 to
800 kilometres)
Make full use of the full rpm range by
manually shifting at higher revs where
possible, in sequential mode using the
gear lever or steering wheel paddles
(where fitted).
Do not hold the throttle pedal pressed,
requiring maximum engine performance,
for too long.
Keep your speed below 85 mph
(144 km/h) and respect the speed limits
in force in the country in which you are
driving.
During the first 2500 kilometres
Avoid taking part in races on the track.
Avoid sporty driving or similar
activities.

WHEN PARKED

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WARNING In addition to parking the
vehicle with the electric parking brake
always engaged, the wheels turned,
chocks or stones positioned in front of
the wheels (when on a steep slope), you
must always:
engage P (Park) mode;
always take the key with you when
leaving the vehicle.
WARNING Always engage the electric
parking brake before leaving the car.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
The car is equipped with electric parking
brake to guarantee better use and
optimal performance compared to a
manually operated parking brake.
The electric parking brake features a
switch, located on the central tunnel
fig. 133, a motor with calliper for each
rear wheel and an electronic control
module.
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