Alfa Romeo MITO User Manual page 138

PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
GETTING TO KNOW
YOUR CAR
❒ engage the handbrake and place the gearbox lever in neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the warning lights
(or the symbol on the display) on the instrument panel will
switch on;
SAFETY
❒ wait for the warning lights (or the symbol on the display) to switch
off;
❒ fully depress the clutch pedal, without touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV;
STARTING AND
Waiting too long will waste the heating work carried out by the
DRIVING
glow plugs. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.
If the
IN AN EMERGENCY
starting or during prolonged cranking, this indicates a fault
in the glow plug preheating system. Use the car normally
if the engine starts and go to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services as soon
as possible.
SERVICING AND
MAINTENANCE
It is dangerous to run the engine in enclosed areas. The
engine takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide,
carbon monoxide and other toxic gases.
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
It is advisable not to demand maximum performance from
your car (e.g. excessive acceleration, long distances at
maximum rpm, excessively intense braking, etc.) when it is
INDEX
first used.
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warning light switches off.
warning light flashes for about 1 minute after
When the engine is off, do not leave the ignition key turned
to MAR to prevent unnecessary electrical consumption from
draining the battery.
and
Remember that the brake servo and electromechanical
power steering are not operational until the engine
has been started, therefore much more effort than
usual is required on the brake pedal and steering wheel.
Never start the engine by pushing, towing or driving
downhill. These manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
WARMING UP THE ENGINE JUST
AFTER IT HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium revs and without
accelerating abruptly;
❒ do not demand maximum performance for the first few kilometres. It
is advisable to wait until the engine coolant temperature indicator
starts moving.