STARTING
THE ENGINE
The ignition switch is fitted with a safety
device which obliges the driver to return
the ignition key to the STOP position be-
fore repeating the starting operation if
the engine does not start immediately.
Never leave the ignition
key in the MAR position
when the engine is
switched off.
5)
IMPORTANT The car is fitted with an
electronic engine lock device. if the en-
gine fails to start see “The Alfa Romeo
CODE system”.
If the engine does not start immedi-
Similarly, when the engine is running,
the device prevents the key being moved
from MAR to the AVV position.
ately, return the key to the STOP posi-
tion and repeat the operation
With hot engine:
PROCEDURE FOR PETROL
ENGINES
1) Engage the handbrake.
2) Ensure that the systems and electri-
cal devices, especially if they absorb high
quantities of energy (e.g. heated rear
windscreen), are switched off.
In addition to the notes
and specifications given
below we recommend
With cold engine:
1) Engage the handbrake.
that, during the initial period, y-
ou do not drive to full vehicle
performance (for example exces-
sive acceleration, long journeys
at top speed, hard braking etc.).
2)
Ensure that the systems and electri-
3) – Versions with mechanical transmis-
sion: set the gearshift lever to neutral and
fully depress the clutch without pressing
the accelerator.
– Versions with automatic electronic
transmission (Sportronic): make sure that
the gearshift lever is at P and keep the
brake pedal fully depressed without press-
ing the accelerator.
cal devices, especially if they absorb high
quantities of energy (e.g. heated rear
windscreen), are switched off.
3)
– Versions with mechanical transmis-
sion: set the gearshift lever to neutral and
fully depress the clutch without pressing
the accelerator.
WARNING
Running the engine in
confined areas is ex-
tremely dangerous. The engine
consumes oxygen and produces
carbon monoxide which is a highly ing the accelerator.
toxic and lethal gas.
–
Versions with automatic electronic
transmission (Sportronic): make sure that
the gearshift lever is at P and keep the
brake pedal fully depressed without press-
4) Turn the ignition key to the AVV posi-
tion releasing it as soon as the engine starts.
5)
If the engine does not start immedi-
ately, return the key to the STOP position
and repeat the procedure, slightly pressing
the accelerator pedal without pumping it.
4)
tion releasing it as soon as the engine starts.
Turn the ignition key to the AVV posi-
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| Categories | Alfa Romeo 166 Manuals, Alfa Romeo Manuals |
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| Tags | Alfa Romeo 166 2.0 T.SPARK, Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 3.2 V6 24V, Alfa Romeo 166 JTD |
| Model Year | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
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