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STARTING
THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT The car is fitted with an
electronic engine lock device. If the engine
fails to start see "Alfa Romeo CODE sy-
stem".
In addition to the notes
and specifications given be-
low we recommend that,
during the initial period, you do not
drive to full vehicle performance
(for example excessive accelera-
tion, long journeys at top speed,
hard braking, etc.).
WARNING
Running the engine in con-
fined areas is extremely
dangerous. The engine consumes
oxygen and produces carbon mo-
noxide which is a highly toxic and
lethal gas.
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The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
device which obliges the driver to return the
ignition key to the STOP position before re-
peating the starting operation if the engine
does not start immediately.
Similarly, when the engine is running, the
device prevents the key being moved from
the MAR to the AVV position.
To avoid useless con-
sumption of power and
possible draining the bat-
tery, never leave the ignition key
in the MAR position when the en-
gine is not running.
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STARTING OPERATION
IMPORTANT It is important not to press
the accelerator until the engine has started.
1) Make sure the handbrake is engaged.
2) Move the gear lever to neutral.
3) Fully depress the clutch pedal so that
the starter motor is not forced to crank the
toothed wheels of the gearbox.
4) Ensure that the systems and electrical
devices, especially if they absorb high quan-
tities of energy (e.g. heated rear wind-
screen) are switched off.
5) Turn the ignition to the AVV position
and release it as soon as the engine starts.
6) If the engine does not start, return the
key to the STOP position and repeat the
operation.
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