Alfa Romeo Tonale, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine, adjust the
seat, the interior rear-view mirrors, the
door mirrors and fasten the seat belt
correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for
starting the engine.
On some versions, messages on the
instrument panel indicating the starting
procedure can be shown on the display.
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PROCEDURE WITH ELECTRIFIED DUAL
CLUTCH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Proceed as follows:
engage the electric parking brake
and set the gear lever to P (Park) or N
(Neutral)
fully press the brake pedal without
touching the accelerator
turn the ignition device to the START
position
if the engine does not start, bring the
ignition device back to STOP and wait
for 10-15 seconds before repeating the
starting procedure
WARNING If, when the ignition device
switch is in ENGINE position, the symbol
on the display remains on together
with warning light turn the switch to
STOP and then back to ENGINE. If the
warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the car.
Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership if the
engine still does not start.
PROCEDURE FOR MILD HYBRID
VERSIONS
The engine can be started in thermal or
electric mode: starting in the latter mode
takes place based on the state of charge
of the auxiliary battery (48V) and of the
conventional battery (12V) and due to a
combination of factors.
Proceed as follows to start the car:
turn the ignition device to the ENGINE
position
engage the electrical parking brake
and set the electrified dual-clutch
automatic transmission lever to neutral
(N) or P (Park)
fully depress brake pedal and hold it
down
move the ignition device to the START
position: if the procedure has been
carried out correctly, you can start
driving
the READY warning light will be
displayed on the instrument panel when
the car is ready to move. As long as
the READY light is displayed on the
instrument panel, it does not matter
whether the heat engine is started or
not, the vehicle's propulsion is always
available
keeping the brake pedal pressed down,
put the electrified dual clutch automatic
transmission gear lever in the driving
position (D)
release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal
press the accelerator pedal to start
driving
NOTE The heat engine may not start in
particularly cold external temperatures.
ENGINE STARTING FAILURE
Starting the engine with electronic key
battery (Keyless Start) run down or flat
If the ignition device does not respond
when the relevant button is pressed the
electronic key battery might be run down
or flat. Therefore, the system does not
detect the presence of the electronic key
on board the car and displays a dedicated
message on the instrument panel.
In this case, to start the engine, place the
electronic key in the cup holder fig. 145
and press the ignition device.
NOTE If the doors are locked with the
remote control, using Passive Entry
(where provided) or using the app (where
provided), the engine must be started:
place the electronic key in the cup
holder fig. 145 and press the ignition
device
unlock the doors using remote control,
Passive Entry (where provided) or app