Night Driving - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

WARNING
Always fasten the front
and rear seat belts includ-
ing those of any child's seat. Trav-
elling without seat belts increases
the risks of serious injury or even
death in the event of an accident.
WARNING
Take care when fitting ad-
ditional spoilers,
wheels and wheel caps: they might
reduce ventilation of the brakes,
thus their efficiency, during abrupt
and repeated braking, or long
downhill slopes.
WARNING
Never drive with objects
on the floor in front of the
driver's seat: they might get stuck
under the pedals making it impos-
sible to accelerate or brake.
Make sure any mats are
appropriate in size: even a
slight inconvenience to the braking
system may require a higher pedal
stroke than normal.
Water, ice and salt on the
alloy roads may deposit on the
brake discs, reducing the effec-
tiveness of the brakes the first
time they are used.
– Do not drive for long periods without a
break. During breaks get out of the vehicle
and move around a bit to shake off the
drowsiness.
– Make sure the air in the passenger com-
partment is changed constantly.
– Never coast the vehicle downhill with
the engine switched off as this eliminates
the engine braking and power steering ef-
fect thus requiring a greater effort on the
pedal and steering wheel.

NIGHT DRIVING

WARNING
ving.
involves a greater degree of concentration.
car: continuing the journey is dangerous for
yourself and others. Continue driving only
after sufficient rest.
WARNING
hicle in front than in the day: it is more dif-
ficult to judge the speed of the vehicle when
only the lights can be seen.
aligned: if they are too low, visibility is re-
duced and eyesight is tired. If they are too
high they may cause disturbance to other
road users.
up areas and only when you are certain that
other drivers are not disturbed by their use.
opposite direction, switch off the main
beams and drive with the dipped-beam
headlights on.
mal crossings.
Here are some suggestions for night dri-
– Drive with particular care: night driving
– Reduce speed, especially on unlit roads.
– At the first signs of drowsiness stop the
– Maintain a greater distance from the ve-
– Ensure that the headlights are correctly
– Use the main beams only outside built-
– When meeting vehicles coming in the
– Keep headlights and lights clean.
– Outside built-up areas take care of ani-
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