Automatic Transmission Gear Lever Unlocking - Alfa Romeo giulia Owner's Handbook Manual

additional radiator, contributing to
dissipate the heat from the engine
cooling system.
IMPORTANT Coolant (antifreeze) exiting
from the engine or vapour exiting from
the radiator can cause serious burns. If
vapour is seen or heard coming from the
engine compartment, do not open the
bonnet until the radiator has had enough
time to cool down. Never try to remove
the plug when the radiator is hot.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER UNLOCKING
(where provided)
153)
The manual release of the gear shift from
position P (Parking) is meant to allow to
push or tow the vehicle when this is
impossible to do by using the gear lever
normally.
This is a device especially dedicated to
emergency situations, it is not meant for
frequent use.
To disengage P (Park) proceed as follows:
stop the engine;
engage the electric parking brake;
remove the rear cover from the central
tunnel fig. 236;
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cut the adhesive tape that keeps the
activation lace constrained to the release
lever;
pull the lace upwards to lift the end of
the lever and release the gear shift from
position P (Park): once it is released, the
release lever will return to its initial
position;
wind the lace back and refit the rear
tunnel cover correctly.
disengage the parking brake only when
the vehicle is firmly connected to a
towing vehicle.
64)
WARNING
153) Always engage the electric parking
brake of the vehicle before manually
unlocking the gear from P mode (Parking). If
you perform this operation and the electric
parking brake is not engaged, the vehicle
may move suddenly and cause damage to
people or things that lie in its path.
IMPORTANT
64) It is advisable to contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the refitting procedure
carried out. If you would like to proceed
autonomously, special attention must be
paid to the correct coupling of the retaining
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clips. Otherwise, noise might be heard due to
an incorrect fastening of the lower cover
with the upper cover.