Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA Owner's Handbook Manual page 151

on the urban cycle) and emissions will
increase.
Traffic and road conditions
High fuel consumption is caused
by heavy traffic, for instance when
travelling in a queue with frequent use of
low gears or in cities with many traffic
lights. Winding mountain roads and rough
road surfaces also adversely affect
consumption.
Stops in traffic
During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) switch off the engine.
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS
(GTA and GTAm versions)
WARNING It is extremely dangerous to
leave children in a parked car when the
temperature outside is very high. The
heat inside the passenger compartment
may have serious, or even fatal,
consequences.
WARNING Never travel in the internal
load compartment. In the event of an
accident, anyone inside the luggage
compartment would be at greater risk of
serious or even fatal injury.
WARNING Ensure that all the occupants
of the car wear their seat belts correctly
and that any children are positioned
correctly on the dedicated child restraint
systems.
TRANSPORTING ANIMALS
Deployment of the airbags may be
dangerous for an animal on the front seat
(GTA and GTAm versions).
For GTA versions, it is therefore
advisable to arrange animals on the rear
seat inside dedicated cages restrained
by the car's seat belts.
Bear in mind also that, in the event of
a sudden braking or an accident, an
inadequately restrained animal may
be projected within the passenger
compartment, risking injury to the animal
itself and the other occupants of the car.
EXHAUST GAS
Exhaust emissions are very dangerous,
and may be lethal.
They contain carbon monoxide, a
colourless, odourless gas which can
cause fainting and poisoning if inhaled.
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, take
the following measures:
do not keep the engine running in
closed spaces;
if, for some reason (e.g. transporting
bulky loads), it is necessary to drive with
the boot open, close all the windows and
run the climate control fan at maximum
speed. DO NOT activate air recirculation
mode;
should it be necessary to stay on
board the stationary car with engine
running, adjust the ventilation/heating
system and operate the fan in such a way
that outside air enter the passenger
compartment. Activate the maximum fan
speed.
Adequate maintenance of the exhaust
system represents the best protection
against leaks of carbon monoxide into
the passenger compartment.
Should an unusual noise from the
exhaust system or the presence
of exhaust gas in the passenger
compartment be identified, or if the
underbody or rear part of the car is
damaged, have the entire exhaust
system and adjoining bodywork areas
checked to identify any components
which are broken, damaged, worn or
have moved from their correct fitting
position. For these operations, contact a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Open welding or loose connections
may permit exhaust gas to enter the
passenger compartment.
Check the exhaust system each time the
car is raised for lubrication or oil change
operations. Replace the components
where necessary. For these operations,
contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
PERFORMANCE
The car is equipped with an engine
capable of delivering exceptionally fast
acceleration and speed:
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