Q-System Automatic Gearbox (Optional For Versions/Markets Where Applicable); Starting The Engine - Alfa Romeo 156 Owner's Manual

Q-SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
(optional for versions/markets
where applicable)
The 2.5 V6 24V engine can be supplied
with an automatic gearbox which in addi-
tion to the normal functions, makes it pos-
sible to shift gear by hand moving the se-
lector lever to the special sector, Q-System
device.
WARNING To be able to use the auto-
matic gearbox correctly, the description given
in this chapter should be read thoroughly
in order to learn the correct, allowed oper-
ations also in concerning the Shift-lock and
Key-lock safety devices with which the gear-
box is fitted right from the start.
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STARTING THE ENGINE

The engine can only be started with the
gearshift lever (fig. 134) in position P
or N.
For safety reasons, you are advised to start
the engine with the brake pedal pressed.
WARNING When moving off, after hav-
ing started the engine, do not press the ac-
celerator pedal before and while moving the
gearshift lever. This is particularly important
when the engine is cold.
fig. 134
MOVING OFF
After starting, with the engine idling and
keeping the brake pedal pressed (Shift-lock
safety device), move the gearshift lever
(fig. 134) to position D, or to the man-
ual position. Release the brake pedal and
gradually press the accelerator pedal.
WARNING Moving the lever from posi-
tion P, with the ignition key at MAR, is
only allowed with the brake pedal pressed
(Shift-lock safety device).
To move the lever, raise the ring (A-
fig. 134) under the gearshift lever knob.
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