Towing Trailers - Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Handbook Manual

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skills needed for the repair operations.
WARNING In case of intensive, high-
performance use of the car, have the
condition of the carbon-ceramic material
braking system inspected at a Dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership, as shown on the
Service Schedule.
DRIVING ON RACE TRACKS
Before driving on a track using a racing
style, it is necessary to:
Attend a race track driving course.
Check the liquid levels in the engine
compartment. For more information,
see the "Checking levels" paragraph in
the "Servicing and care" chapter of the
Owner Handbook.
Have the car inspected at a Dedicated
Alfa Romeo Dealership.
Remember that the car was not designed
to be driven exclusive on the race track
and that this use increases stress and
component wear.
Preheating the carbon ceramic material
brake discs
The brake discs must be warmed up
to make them fully efficient. You are
advised to perform the following
procedure:
brake nine times from 80 mph
(130 km/h) to 20 mph (30 km/h) with
deceleration equal to 0.7 g (the
longitudinal acceleration value is shown
on the instrument panel display by
setting RACE mode and selecting the
"Performance" page) with 20 second
intervals between brake applications;
keep the car at a speed comprised
between 37 mph (60 km/h) and 60 mph
(100 km/h) and do not brake for 240
seconds to allow the brakes to cool
down;
then brake three times from 230
mph (200 km/h) to 20 mph (30 km/h)
with deceleration equal to 1.1 g (ABS
operation) with 30 second intervals
between brake applications; keep the car
at a speed comprised between 37 mph
(60 km/h) and 60 mph (100 km/h) and do
not brake for 300 seconds to allow the
brakes to cool down.
WARNING
167) After the car has been stopped for a
long time in a very cold place (temperature
below 0 °C), for the first five brakes, the
carbon-ceramic braking system efficiency is
not optimal, so you may need slightly more
pressure on the brake pedal.

TOWING TRAILERS

(where provided)
For towing caravans or trailers the car
must be fitted with an approved tow
hook and an adequate electrical system.
Should aftermarket installation be
requested, this must be carried out by
specialists.
Install any specific and/or additional
exterior rear-view mirrors as specified
by the Highway Code.
Remember that, when towing a trailer,
steep hills are harder to climb, braking
distances increase and overtaking takes
longer depending on the overall weight of
the trailer.
Engage a low gear when driving downhill,
rather than constantly using the brake.
The weight the trailer exerts on the tow
hook of the car reduces the loading
capacity of the car by the same amount.
To make sure that the maximum towable
weight is not exceeded (given in the
vehicle registration document) account
should be taken of the fully laden trailer,
including accessories and luggage.
Do not exceed the speed limits specific
to each country you are driving in, in the
case of vehicles towing trailers. In any
case, the top speed must not exceed 60
mph (100 km/h).
Any electric brake must be powered
directly by the battery through a cable
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