IMPORTANT If it is difficult to start the
engine do not insist with extended attempts
which may damage the catalyzer but con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
WARMING THE ENGINE
For versions/markets
where applicable the
–
Drive off slowly, at medium revs
warning
light
m
without accelerating abruptly.
flashes for about 30 seconds
starting the engine
meaning that there is a fault to
the glow plug warming system,
in which case, contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
–
Do not drive at full performance for
after
the initial kilometres of the journey. Wait
until the engine coolant temperature is
between 50 and 60°C.
PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS
1)
2)
Engage the handbrake.
– Versions with mechanical transmis-
SWITCHING OFF
sion: set the gearshift lever to neutral and
fully depress the clutch without pressing
the accelerator.
IMPORTANT The electric devices that
absorb much energy (air conditioner,
rearscreen heating, etc.) are disengaged
automatically during engine starting.
– Release the accelerator pedal and
wait until the engine reaches idle speed.
–
Turn the ignition key to the STOP
–
Versions with automatic electronic
position and switch off the engine.
transmission (Sportronic): make sure that
the gearshift lever is at P and keep the
brake pedal fully depressed without press-
ing the accelerator.
If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, move the ignition key back to
the STOP position before repeating s-
tarting.
IMPORTANT After a hard journey, it
is advisable to allow the engine to “get
its breath back” before switching off, run-
ning it at idle speed to allow the tempera-
ture in the engine compartment to cool
down.
3)
Turn the ignition key to the MAR
If starting is difficult (with the Alfa
Romeo CODE system efficient), do not in-
sist with prolonged attempts.
position. the m warning light on the in-
strument cluster will turn on.
4)
Wait for the m warning light to go
Only use an auxiliary battery if it is not-
ed that the cause is due to low charge of
vehicle’s battery. Never use a battery
charger to start the engine (see ”If the
battery is flat” in the chapter “In an e-
mergency”).
off, which will depend on how warm the
engine is. If the engine is very warm the
turning on of the warning light may be so
fast as to go by unobserved.
5)
Turn the ignition key to AVV as
soon as the m warning light goes off.
Waiting too long would make the glow
plug heating work pointless.
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