Starting The Engine - Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the car, adjust the
seat, the interior rear view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
If necessary, messages on the
instrument panel indicating the starting
procedure can be shown on the display.
STARTING PROCEDURE
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19) 20) 21)
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake
and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral);
fully depress the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator;
briefly press the ignition button;
if the engine doesn't start within a
few seconds, you need to repeat the
procedure.
If the problem persists, contact a
Dedicated Alfa Romeo Dealership.
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ENGINE STARTING FAILURE
Starting the engine with electronic key
battery (Keyless Start) run down or flat
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run down
or flat. Therefore, the system does not
detect the presence of the electronic key
on board the car and displays a dedicated
message on the instrument panel.
In this case, follow the instructions
in paragraph "Starting with flat key
battery" in the "Knowing your car"
chapter and start the engine normally.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
21)
To stop the engine, proceed as follows:
park the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic;
engage P (Park) mode;
with engine idling, press the start
button.
WARNING Do not leave the ignition
device in the ON position when the
engine is off.
Cars with electronic key (Keyless Start)
If the vehicle speed is above 8km/h, it is
still possible to stop the engine, selecting
a gear operation mode other than P
(Park).
To switch off the engine in this situation,
hold down the ignition device button for
a while or press it 3 times in a row within
a few seconds.
WARNING
92) It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic
gasses.
93) The electro-hydraulic braking system
is not active until the engine starts running.
So, the brake pedal travel will be longer than
normal. This does not indicate a fault.
94) Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
19) We recommend that during the
initial period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
20) With the engine stopped never leave
the ignition device in the ON position to
prevent useless current draw from draining
the battery.
21) A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.