Alfa Romeo 166 Specifications download pdf (Page 138)

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– Check the operation of the horn.

– Check the operation and degree of

wear of the windscreen wipers.

– Check the operation of the external

lights and if necessary, clean the light

units.

– Above all when driving at night,

check the alignment of headlight beams

before starting off.

– Check that no oil or other liquid is

leaking out under the car.

– Ensure that luggage is stowed away

correctly.

– Ensure that, in addition to yourself,

all passengers have fastened their seat

belts.

– Ensure that the handbrake is re-

leased and that the warning lights on the

instrument panel do not indicate a mal-

function. To avoid accidental movements

of the car, disengage the handbrake

keeping the brake pedal pressed.

The following should also be noted:

– Long distances should be tackled

when in good health and should where

possible be programmed, especially when

the roads are busy.

– A light meal containing easily assimil-

able foods will help keep reflexes ready

and aid concentration for a safe journey.

– Use the direction indicators when

changing direction.

– Switch on the external lights at sun-

set.

– Keep a safe distance from the vehicle

in front. A “safe” distance will vary ac-

cording to the speed of the vehicle,

weather conditions and road-traffic condi-

tions.

– Never drive with one hand resting on

the gear lever. The involuntary movement

of the gear lever which this causes, even

if slight, will cause avoidable wear to the

internal elements of the gearbox.

– Never drive with the gearbox in neu-

tral.

– Do not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal as this habit leads to

rapid wearing of the clutch.

– Do not drive for long periods without

a break. During a break get out of the ve-

hicle and move around a bit to shake off

drowsiness.

– Ensure that the air in the vehicle is

changed constantly using the many possi-

bilities offered by the heating-ventilation

and climate control system.

WHEN TRAVELLING

– Driving with care also means being

able to predict the actions of other road

users, respecting the speed limits and oc-

cupying the near-side lane on motorways.

Driving under the influ-

ence of alcohol, drugs

and/or some medicines is highly

dangerous.

Never drive when drunk or under

the effect of drugs or medicines.

WARNING

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