Alfa Romeo GT Specifications download pdf (Page 170)

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

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STARTING PROCEDURE

FOR PETROL VERSIONS

IMPORTANT It is important never to

press the accelerator before 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

gears.

4) Ensure that the electric systems and de-

vices, especially if they absorb high quanti-

ties of energy (e.g. heated rearscreen), are

switched off.

5) Turn the ignition key to the AVV po-

sition and release it as soon as the engine

starts.

6) If the engine does not start, return the

key to STOP, then repeat the procedure.

IMPORTANT If it is difficult to start the

engine do not insist with extended attempts

which may damage the catalyst, but con-

tact Alfa Romeo Authorised Services.

The ignition switch is fitted with a safety

device which obliges the driver to return the

key to the STOP position before repeat-

ing 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.

STARTING

THE ENGINE

IMPORTANT The car is fitted with an

electronic engine lock device. If the engine

fails to start, see the “Alfa Romeo CODE sys-

tem”.

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We recommend that dur-

ing the initial period you do

not drive to full car perfor-

mance (for example excessive ac-

celeration, long journeys at top

speed, hard braking etc.).

Running the engine in con-

fined areas is extremely

dangerous. The engine con-

sumes oxygen and produces carbon

monoxide which is a highly toxic

and lethal gas.

When the engine is

switched off never leave

the ignition key in the MAR

position to prevent pointless cur-

rent absorption from draining the

battery.

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