GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
14
IGNITION DEVICE
SWITCH
(fig. 8)
The key can be turned to one of four
positions:
–
STOP
: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine inhibitor engaged,
steering lock engaged, services excluded
apart from those supplied directly (e.g.
hazard warning lights).
–
MAR
: drive position. The engine lock
is deactivated and all electrical devices are
powered.
fig. 8
A0A0016b
When leaving the vehicle
always remove the key
from the ignition to pre-
vent any occupants of the vehicle
from accidentally activating the
controls. Never leave children in
the vehicle unaccompanied. Re-
member to engage the handbrake
and, if the vehicle is parked on an
uphill slope, to engage the first
gear. If the vehicle is facing down-
hill, engage reverse gear.
If the ignition device is
tampered with (for exam-
ple an attempted theft)
have it checked over by Alfa
Romeo Authorised Services before
travelling again.
IMPORTANT
Do not leave the key in
this position when the engine is stopped.
–
AVV
: unstable position for starting
the engine.
IMPORTANT
If the engine fails to
start move the key back to
STOP
and
repeat.
The ignition switch has a safety device
which prevents passage to
AVV
when
the engine is running.
–
PARK
: engine switched off, key can
be removed, engine lock engaged, steer-
ing lock engaged, sidelights switched on
automatically.
IMPORTANT
To turn the key to the
PARK
position, button (
A
) on the switch
must be pressed first.
