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from the positive (+) pole of the auxiliary
battery;
disconnect the terminal on the end
of the positive cable from the remote
positive pole (+) of the car with flat
battery.
WARNING
130) Do not get too close to the radiator
cooling fan: the electric fan may start;
danger of injury. Scarves, ties and other
loose clothing might be pulled by moving
parts.
131) Remove any metal objects (e.g. rings,
watches, bracelets), that might cause an
accidental electrical contact and cause
serious injury.
132) The batteries contain acid that can
burn skin or eyes. Batteries produce
hydrogen, which is easily flammable and
explosive. Thus keep away flames or
devices which may cause sparks.
IMPORTANT
30) Never use a fast battery charger to
start the engine as this could damage the
electronic systems, particularly the engine
ignition and fuel supply control units.
31) Do not connect the cable to the negative
terminal (–) of the flat battery. The following
spark could lead to battery explosion and
cause serious harm. Only use the specific
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earth point; do not use any other exposed
metallic part.
FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The car is equipped with a system that
cuts off the fuel supply in the event of
impact, causing the engine to stop.
This safety device is controlled by the
ORC control unit, which manages all the
occupant protection systems. Depending
on the type and violence of the impact,
this control unit determines whether or
not to activate the airbags and the front
seatbelt pretensioners and whether or
not to immediately interrupt the current
from the batteries to the supply pumps
and to the devices that make the engine
operate. The power from the battery is
interrupted by "skipping" the pyrotechnic
fuse placed on the fusebox next to the
positive pole of the battery.
When the fuse has "blown", only some
services, necessary for the safety of the
vehicle (e.g. door locks, anti-theft device,
etc.), remain powered.
WARNING After the impact, carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank area.
WARNING Contact a Dedicated Alfa
Romeo Dealership to have the system
checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER RELEASE
To release the automatic transmission
lever, contact a Dedicated Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
TOWING A BROKEN-DOWN CAR
WARNING The vehicle should be
transported with all four wheels lifted
from the ground on the platform of
a roadside assistance vehicle. Avoid
towing with only the front (or rear)
wheels lifted. When towing with only the
front (or rear) wheels lifted, in addition to
damaging the body, it could damage the
gearbox.
WARNING To carry out the operation,
the assistance vehicle must be equipped
with an appropriate movement/lifting
equipment to avoid damaging the
vehicle. For loading on the towing vehicle,
attach the tow equipment to the main
structural components of the vehicle
and not to the bumpers or other related
brackets.
WARNING Comply with the regulations
regarding assistance and vehicle towing
in force in each country.
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