Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
WARNIN G WARNI NG
(for versions/markets,
Performance of the During the use of the
where provided)
VDC system, in terms space-saver spare
of active safety should not in- wheel for versions/markets,
This system is an integral part of the VDC
duce the driver to take point- (where provided), the VDC
system and it is provided to facilitate
less and unnecessary risks. system carries on working.
starting on slopes:
The style of driving must in However, you must remind
uphill: car at a standstill on a road
any case always be adapted to that the space-saver spare
with a gradient higher than 6%, en-
the conditions of the road sur- wheel has dimensions smaller
gine running, clutch and brake ped-
face, visibility an traffic. Road than the standard tyre and
al depressed, gearbox to neutral or
safety is always the driver’s therefore its grip is reduced as
engaged gear other than reverse;
responsibility. to the other car tyres.
downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 6%, en-
gine running, clutch and brake ped-
al depressed and reverse gear en-
WARNI NG
gaged.
For correct operation of
the VDC system, the
At pickup the VDC system control unit
tyres must absolutely be of
will keep brake force on wheels until
the same brand and type on all
reaching the torque suitable for starting,
wheels, in perfect conditions
or in any case for about 1 second in or-
and, above all, of type, brand
der to pass easily from the brake pedal
and size specified.
to the accelerator pedal.
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