Parking The Vehicle - Alfa Romeo MiTo 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual

IMPORTANT
17) 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.).
18) When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the MAR position
to prevent useless current absorption from
draining the battery.
19) 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.
20) Warning light will flash after starting
or during prolonged cranking to indicate a
fault with the glow plug heating system. If
the engine starts, the vehicle can be regularly
used, but an Alfa Romeo Dealership must be
contacted as soon as possible.

PARKING THE VEHICLE

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Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
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engage a gear (1 gear if facing uphill
or reverse if facing downhill) and leave
the wheels turned;
stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a stone
if the car is parked on a steep slope.
On versions equipped with Alfa TCT
transmission, before releasing the brake
pedal, wait for letter P to be displayed.
IMPORTANTNEVER leave the car with
the gearbox in neutral (or, on versions
equipped with Alfa TCT transmission,
before placing the gear lever at P).
HANDBRAKE
To engage the handbrake, pull lever 1
fig. 65 upwards until the car is secured.
When the handbrake is engaged and the
ignition key is on MAR-ON, the
instrument panel warning light
switch on.
To release it, raise lever 1 slightly, hold
down button 2 and lower the lever: the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches off.
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IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a
front armrest, lift it up to ensure that it
does not interfere with the action of the
handbrake.
WARNING
96) Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the key from the ignition
when leaving the car and take it with you.
97) The car should be braked after a few
clicks of the parking brake: if this is not so,
contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership to have it
will
adjusted. Always park the car safely as
indicated by the Highway Code and as
described above.
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