Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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ENGINE STARTING
IMPORTANT Never take the elec-
When the engine is
tronic key out of the ignition device while
switched off never leave
the car is moving unless you have to car-
the electronic key into the
The car is fitted with an electronic engine
ry out an emergency removal (see para-
ignition device to prevent point-
immobilising system. If the engine failsgraph “Removing the electronic key from
less current absorption from
to start, see paragraph “Alfa Romeo
the ignition device in an emergency”),
draining the batter.
CODE system” in section “Dashboard this ensures that the steering column lock
and controls”.
is deactivated while the car is moving
(e.g.: towing the car).
IMPORTANT Tampering with the ig-
WARN ING
nition device can cause unrequired steer-
Running the engine in
ing lock.
confined areas is ex-
We recommend that
IMPORTANT
Fit completely the elec-
tremely dangerous. The engine
during the initial period
tronic key into the ignition device until
consumes oxygen and pro-
you do not drive to full
it locks into place.
duces carbon monoxide which
car performance (e.g.: excessive
is a highly toxic and lethal gas.
acceleration, long journeys at
top speed, sharp braking, etc.).
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