Fuel Cut-Off System; Automatic Transmission Gear Lever Release - Alfa Romeo Giulia Owner's Handbook Manual

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION
The vehicle is equipped with a system
that cuts off the fuel supply in the event
of an impact, causing the engine to stop.
This safety device is controlled by the
ORC control unit, which manages all the
occupant protection systems. Depending
on the type and violence of the impact,
this control unit determines whether or
not to activate the airbags and the front
seatbelt pretensioners and whether or
not to immediately interrupt the current
from the batteries to the supply pumps
and to the devices that make the engine
operate. The power from the battery is
interrupted by "skipping" the pyrotechnic
fuse placed on the fusebox next to the
positive pole of the battery.
When the fuse is "skipped", only some
services, necessary for the safety of the
vehicle (e.g.: door locks, anti-theft device,
etc.), remain powered.
WARNING After the impact, carefully
check the vehicle for fuel leaks, for
instance in the engine compartment,
under the vehicle or near the tank area.
WARNING Contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership to have the system checked.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GEAR LEVER RELEASE
(where provided)
To release the automatic transmission
lever, contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership.
TOWING THE BROKEN-DOWN
CAR
REAR WHEEL DRIVE (RWD) VERSIONS
It is recommended to tow the car with all
four wheels lifted from the ground on the
platform of a roadside assistance car.
If a breakdown truck with platform is not
available, the vehicle must be towed with
the rear wheels LIFTED from the ground
(using a trailer or special equipment
allowing lifting of the rear wheels).
WARNING Towing vehicles without
complying with the above mentioned
prescriptions can cause serious damage
to the vehicle.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VERSIONS
It is recommended to tow the car with all
four wheels lifted from the ground on the
platform of a roadside assistance car.
WARNING Avoid lifting the front (or rear)
wheels only, using a trailer or vehicle
that allows lifting the wheels of one axle
only.Lifting the front (or rear) wheels
only while towing might damage the
transmission or the transfer unit.
WARNING If a car is towed without
complying with the above requirements,
the transmission and/or the transfer unit
might be seriously damaged. Damage
due to incorrect towing is not covered by
warranty.
TOWING THE CAR
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In order to be able to tow the car, which
has been in an accident or has broken
down, on the road surface and only for
short distances, a tow ring is provided
in the tools container inside the luggage
compartment.
Proceed as follows to use the tow hook:
release the cap fig. 190 on the front
or rear bumper (where provided) fig. 191,
pressing on the upper part;
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