Alfa Romeo Giulietta Owner's Handbook Manual page 156

It is advisable not to demand maximum perfor-
GETTING
mance from your car (e.g. excessive acceleration,
TO KNOW
long distances at top rpm, excessively intense brak-
YOUR CAR
ing, etc.) when it is first used.
SAFETY
When the engine is switched off never leave the
key in the MAR position to prevent useless cur-
rent absorption from draining the battery.
STARTING
AND DRIVING
Remember that the brake servo and electro-
mechanical power steering are not operational un-
IN AN
til the engine has been started, therefore much
EMERGENCY
more effort than usual is required on the brake pedal and
steering wheel.
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
Never jump start the engine by pushing, towing or
driving downhill. These manoeuvres may damage
the catalytic converter.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
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HOW TO WARM UP THE ENGINE
AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❍ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium speed. Do
not accelerate abruptly;
❍ do not demand maximum performance for the first few kilo-
metres. Wait until the engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to STOP while the engine is idling.
IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, before turning the engine off you
should allow it to idle to allow the temperature in the engine com-
partment to fall.
A quick burst on the accelerator before turning off
the engine serves absolutely no practical purpose;
it wastes fuel and is especially damaging to tur-
bocharged engines.