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INSTRUMENTS
STEERING COLUMN LOCK
ed) (or as an alternative, on certain ver-
sions, a symbol and a message are dis-
Engaging
played). In this event contact Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
REV. COUNTER
The steering column lock will engage
5 seconds after removing the electron-
IMPORTANT
If after trying to turn on Rev counter shows engine rpm. The red
ic key from the ignition device and if thethe instrument panel and/or to start the zone at the scale bottom indicates that
following conditions are present:
engine, the instrument panel warning
the engine is running at excessive rpm
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light
(where provided) (or as an al-
engine off;
dangerous for mechanical components.
ternative, on certain versions the mes- Do not drive with the pointer in this area.
instrument panel off with car at a
sage "Vehicle protection system not
standstill;
IMPORTANT
The electronic injection
available" is displayed), repeat the op-
electronic key removed from ignition
control system gradually shuts off the
eration moving the steering wheel in or-
device.
flow of fuel when the engine is “over-
der to release the steering lock. The dis-
revving” (rev counter pointer in the red
played warning message will not impair
Disengaging
area) resulting in a gradual loss of en-
steering lock operation.
gine power, in order to bring engine rpm
The steering column lock will disengage
below to the safety limit.
after fitting the electronic key into the
WARNI NG
ignition device.
The rev counter may, when the engine
It is absolutely forbid-
is idling, indicate gradual or sudden in-
IMPORTANT
Switching the engine off
den to carry out what-
crease of engine revs as the case may
when the car is running will not engage
ever after-market operation
be; such behaviour is normal and must
the steering column lock till next switch-
involving steering system or
not be interpreted as a faulty condition
ing off with car stopped. In this event
steering column modifications
as it occurs during normal operation, for
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warning light (where provided) on the
(e.g.: installation of anti-theft
instance when climate control or electric
instrument panel will come on (or as an
device) that could badly affect
fan are switched on. In particular, slow
alternative, on certain versions, a sym-
performance and safety, cause
revs variation helps keep the battery
bol and a message are displayed).
the lapse of warranty and al-
charged.
so result in non-compliance of
IMPORTANT
Steering column lock
the car with homologation re-
failure is indicated by the instrument
quirements.
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panel warning light
(where provid-
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