Correct Use Of The Car; Procedure For Petrol Engines - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

STARTING
THE ENGINE
WARNING The car is fitted with an elec-
tronic engine lock device. If the engine fails
to start see "Alfa Romeo CODE system".
In addition to the notes
and specifications given be-
low we recommend that,
during the initial period, you do not
drive to full vehicle performance
(for example excessive accelera-
tion, long journeys at top speed,
hard braking, etc.).
WARNING
Running the engine in con-
fined areas is extremely
dangerous. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon
monoxide which is a highly toxic
and lethal gas.
C O R R E C T U
C O R R E C T U
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
device which obliges the driver to return the
ignition key to the STOP position before re-
peating the starting operation if the engine
does not start immediately.
Similarly, when the engine is running, the
device prevents the key being moved from
the MAR to the AVV position.
To avoid useless con-
sumption of power and
possible draining the bat-
tery, never leave the ignition key
in the MAR position when the en-
gine is not running.
S E O F T H E
S E O F T H E
C A R
C A R
PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
ENGINES
WARNING It is important not to press
the accelerator until the engine has started.
1) Make sure the handbrake is engaged.
2) Move the gear lever to neutral.
3) Fully depress the clutch pedal so that
the starter motor is not forced to crank the
toothed wheels of the gearbox.
4) Ensure that the systems and electrical
devices, especially if they absorb high quan-
tities of energy (e.g. heated rear wind-
screen) are switched off.
5) Turn the ignition to the AVV position
and release it as soon as the engine starts.
6) If the engine does not start, return the
key to the STOP position and repeat the
operation.
WARNING If it is difficult to start the en-
gine do not insist with extended attempts
which may damage the catalyzer but con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
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