Starting The Engine; Warming Up The Engine Just After It Has Started; Stopping The Engine - Alfa Romeo GIULIETTA Owner's Handbook Manual

STARTING THE
ENGINE
PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
❒ engage the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral;
❒ fully depress the clutch pedal,
without touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV and
release it as soon as the engine
starts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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❒ If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating the starting
procedure.
❒ If, when the ignition key is at
MAR-ON, the
warning light (or the symbol on the
display) stays on together with the
warning light, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR-ON. If
the warning light (or the symbol on
the display) remains on, try with
the other keys provided with the car.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership
if the engine still does not start.
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❒ Never leave the ignition key at MAR
when the engine is stopped.
PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
Proceed as follows:
19)
❒ engage the handbrake and place the
gear lever in neutral;
❒ turn the ignition key to MAR-ON: the
warning lights
instrument panel will turn on (for
versions/markets, where provided);
❒ wait for the warning lights to switch
off;
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❒ fully depress the clutch pedal,
without touching the accelerator;
❒ turn the ignition key to AVV as soon
as warning light
Waiting too long will waste the
heating work carried out by the glow
plugs. Release the key as soon as
instrument panel
the engine starts.
WARMING UP THE
ENGINE JUST AFTER IT
HAS STARTED
Proceed as follows:
❒ drive off slowly, letting the engine turn
at medium speed without
accelerating abruptly;
❒ do not demand full performance at
first. It is advisable to 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 demanding drive,
before turning the engine off you should
and on the
let it idle so that the temperature in the
engine compartment decreases.
switches off.
100) 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.
101) The brake servo is not active
until the engine is started, so
you would need to apply much
more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
102) Do not start the engine by
pushing, towing or driving
downhill. These manoeuvres may
damage the catalytic converter.
WARNING