User manual ALFA ROMEO ALFA GT SPECIAL EDITION BROCHURE

[. . . ] Services which are essential and precious because, when you purchase an Alfa Romeo you are not only acquiring a car, but the tranquillity that comes from knowing that an efficient, willing and widespread organization is at your service for any assistance problems you may have. Have a good trip. This booklet describes all the versions of the Alfa 159, so you should only consider the information concerning the trim level, engine and version purchased by you. MUST BE READ! REFUELLING Petrol engines: only refuel with unleaded petrol with octane rating (RON) not less than 95. Diesel engines: only refuel with diesel fuel conforming to the European specification EN590. The use of other products or mixtures may irreparably damage the engine with invalidation of the warranty due to the damage caused. K ENGINE STARTING Petrol engines: ensure that the handbrake is up, fully press the clutch pedal, without pressing the accelerator, put the gear lever neutral, fit the electronic key into the ignition device to stop limit, briefly press the START/STOP button. [. . . ] The task of the side air bags is to increase protection of the occupants' chest and pelvis zone in the event of a side crash of medium-high severity. 145 INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR SAFETY DEVICES DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS SAFETY DEVICES IMPORTANT In the event of side crash, you can obtain the best protection by the system keeping a correct position on the seat, allowing thus a correct window bag unfolding. IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or side bags may be deployed if the car is subject to heavy knocks or accidents involving the underbody area, such as for example violent shocks, against steps, kerbs or low obstacles, falling of the car in big holes or sags in the road. These dusts are harmless and is not the beginning of a fire; then the unfold cushion surface and the car interiors can be covered by a dusty remains: this dust can irritate skin and eyes. In case of contact, wash yourself using neutral soap and water. Expiration dates of pyrotechnic charge and coil contact are indicated on the label inside the glovebox. As this date approaches, contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the device replaced. IMPORTANT Should an accident occur in which any of the safety devices is activated, take the car to Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have the devices activated replaced and to have the system checked. All control, repair and replacement operations concerning the air bags must only be carried out c/o Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. If you are having the car scrapped, have the air bag system deactivated at Alfa Romeo Authorized Services first. If the car changes ownership, the new owner must be informed of the method of use of air bags and the above warnings and also be given this "Owner's Manual". CORRECT USE OF THE CAR DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS fig. 20 A0E0185m SIDE WINDOW BAGS HEAD PROTECTION They are "curtain" cushions located behind the side coverings of the roof fig. Window bags have been designed for protecting the head of front and rear occupants in the event of side crash, thanks to the wide cushion inflation surface. IMPORTANT It is possible to start the engine keeping pressed only the brake pedal. Then press the START/STOP button and release it as soon as the engine starts. IMPORTANT If at start-up the engine turns off, restart it by pressing the clutch or brake pedal and then press button START/STOP. If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do not insist but contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. With car started the electronic key is locked into the ignition device and it can be removed only after switching the engine off. With car running and key locked into the ignition device, forced key removal could damage the ignition device. SAFETY DEVICES Start-up failures, if any, are indicated by the turning on of the warning light Y on the instrument panel (on certain versions a dedicated message is displayed). If the engine will not start after pressing button START/STOP, repeat the start-up procedure by pressing the other pedal (clutch or brake). 152 INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING LIGHTS AND CORRECT USE MESSAGES OF THE CAR The system can recognise start-up failures. In the event of failure, the electronic key can be removed from the ignition device to enable the driver to carry out the following operations: turn the instrument panel off by pressing button START/STOP or removing the electronic key from the ignition device; start the engine again by pressing the clutch/brake pedal and button START/STOP. IMPORTANT In the event of engine locking while the car is running, due to safety reasons it will not be possible to take the electronic key out of the ignition device. To remove it, press button START/STOP with brake pedal (or clutch pedal) released and car stopped. WARNING Do not drive at full performance for the initial kilometres. Wait until the coolant temperature gauge starts moving. In an emergency, and for safety reasons the engine can be turned off when the car is running by pressing repeatedly (3 times within 2 seconds) or by keeping pressed button START/STOP for a few seconds. In this case the steering lock cannot be engaged. IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you should allow the engine to "catch its breath" before turning it off by letting it idle to allow the temperature in the engine compartment to fall. 153 INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY WARNING CORRECT USE LIGHTS AND OF THE CAR MESSAGES Drive off slowly, letting the engine turn at medium revs. [. . . ] 22 Fuel cut-off and power supply switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 ­ headlight adjustment abroad 107 ­ headlight aiming device . . . . . . . 19 WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES CORRECT USE OF THE CAR In an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 320 INDEX TECHNICAL CAR SPECIFICATIONS MAINTENANCE IN AN EMERGENCY DASHBOARD AND CONTROLS Quick tyre repair kit Fix&Go automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]