Alfa Romeo 159 Owner's Handbook Manual page 153

The starter automatically operates until
the engine starts.
With engine off and electronic key in-
serted in the ignition device, it is possi-
ble to operate the automatic ignition
briefly pressing the START/STOP but-
ton and keeping the clutch pedal
pressed.
In the event of cold weather, we rec-
ommend to wait for warning light m
turn off before operating the starter.
IMPORTANT It is possible to start the
engine keeping pressed only the brake
pedal. In that case, automatic start is not
enabled. Then press the START/STOP
button and release it as soon as the en-
gine starts.
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IMPORTANT
If at start-up the engine turns off, restart
it by pressing the clutch or brake pedal
and then press button START/STOP.
If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, do not insist but contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
With car started the electronic key is
locked into the ignition device and it can
be removed only after switching the en-
gine off. With car running and key
locked into the ignition device, forced
key removal could damage the ignition
device.
Start-up failures, if any, are indicated by
the turning on of the warning light Y
on the instrument panel (on certain ver-
sions a dedicated message is displayed).
In this case contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
If the engine will not start after pressing
button START/STOP, repeat the
start-up procedure by pressing the oth-
er pedal (clutch or brake).