Alfa Romeo Giulia-GTA, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STOPPING THE ENGINE
21)
To stop the engine, proceed as follows:
park the car in a position that is not
dangerous for oncoming traffic;
engage P (Park) mode;
with engine idling, press the start
button.
WARNING Do not leave the ignition
device in the ON position when the
engine is off.
Cars with electronic key (Keyless Start)
If the vehicle speed is above 8km/h, it is
still possible to stop the engine, selecting
a gear operation mode other than P
(Park). To switch off the engine in this
situation, hold down the ignition device
button for a while or press it 3 times in a
row within a few seconds.
With Keyless Start system, it is possible
to go away from the vehicle taking the
electronic key with you, without the
engine switching off.
The vehicle will inform about the absence
of the key on board, only if the doors are
closed.
Stopping the engine (switching the
ignition device from the ON to the
STOP position), the accessories are still
powered for about 3 minutes.
When the driver side door is opened with
instrument panel on, a brief acoustic
signal will be emitted to remind the
driver to stop the engine. A dedicated
message will appears on the instrument
panel display.
When the starting device is at STOP, the
electric windows can still be operated
for about 3 minutes. Opening one of the
front doors cancels this function.
After a demanding drive, before turning
the engine off you should allow it to idle
to allow the temperature in the engine
compartment to decrease.
COOLING THE ENGINE
Before switching the engine off, keep
it idling for a few minutes so that
the turbocharger can be suitably
lubricated. This procedure is particularly
recommended after a demanding drive.
After a full load operation, or anyway
after heavy power demands, keep the
engine idling for 3 to 5 minutes before
switching it off.
This time allows the lubricating oil
and the engine coolant to eliminate
the excessive heat from combustion
chamber, bearings, inner components
and turbocharger.
WARNING
94) It is dangerous to run the engine in
enclosed areas. The engine consumes
oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon
dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic
gasses.
95) The electro-hydraulic braking system
is not active until the engine starts running.
So, the brake pedal travel will be longer than
normal. This does not indicate a fault.
96) Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
IMPORTANT
19) We recommend that during the
initial period, or during the first 1600 km
(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car
performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,
long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,
etc.).
20) With the engine stopped never leave
the ignition device in the ON position to
prevent useless current draw from draining
the battery.
21) A quick burst on the accelerator before
turning off the engine serves absolutely
no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is
damaging for the engine.