Alfa Romeo 147 Benutzeranleitung

CORRECT USE OF THE CAR

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IMPORTANT If the engine turns off with

the car on the move, the next time it is start-
ed, the Alfa Romeo CODE warning light may
turn on (

Y). In this case, check that switch-

ing off and starting the engine again with
the car stationary, the warning light stays
off. If not, contact Alfa Romeo Authorised
Services.

For cars with turbocharg-

er in particular, but for all
cars in general, sharp ac-

celerating should be avoided be-
fore switching the engine off. A
“kick” on the accelerator serves
no purpose, consumes fuel point-
lessly and may cause serious dam-
age to the turbocharger impeller
bearings.

EMERGENCY STARTING

If the Alfa Romeo CODE system does not

recognise the code transmitted by the igni-
tion key (warning light

Y on the instru-

ment cluster glowing on steadily) emer-
gency starting may be carried out using the
code of the CODE card.

For the correct procedure see the chapter

“In an emergency”.

Never bump, tow, or

coast start the car as this
would cause fuel to flow

into the catalyst causing irre-
versible damage.

Remember that the ser-
vobrake and power steer-

ing are not operational until the
engine has been started, there-
fore much more effort than usual
is required on the brake pedal and
steering wheel.

WARNING

WARMING THE ENGINE

– Drive off slowly, at medium revs with-

out accelerating abruptly.

– Do not drive at full performance for the

initial kilometres of the journey. Wait un-
til the engine coolant temperature reaches
50-60 °C.

SWITCHING OFF

– Release the accelerator pedal and wait

until the engine reaches idle speed.

– Turn the ignition key to the

STOP

position and switch off the engine.

IMPORTANT After a tiring journey it is

advisable to let the engine “get its breath
back” allowing it to idle a while to lower the
temperature in the engine compartment.

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