Specifications

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
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If the ignition device is
tampered with (for exam-
ple during an attempted
break-in) have it checked over by
Alfa Romeo Authorized Services
before travelling again.
STEERING LOCK
Engaging:
– move the key to STOP or PARK, then
remove the key and turn the steering wheel
slightly to facilitate the locking action.
Disengaging:
– turn the key to the MAR position and
gently rock the steering wheel.
DOORS
OPENING/CLOSING FROM
OUTSIDE
Front door on driver’s side
– To open the driver’s door turn the key
clockwise and then remove the key and pull
the handle (A-fig. 9).
– To close the door turn the key counter-
clockwise.
fig. 9
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When leaving the car, al-
ways remove the key from
the ignition to prevent any pas-
senger in the car from inadver-
tently activating the controls. Nev-
er leave children unattended in the
car. Remember to engage the hand-
brake and if the car is facing uphill,
first gear and if the car is facing
downhill, reverse.
Never remove the key
with the car on the move.
The steering wheel would lock au-
tomatically the first time the steer-
ing wheel is turned. This also oc-
curs if the car is towed.
WARNING
WARNING
It is absolutely forbidden to
carry out aftermarket oper-
ations on the car which would tam-
per with the steering wheel or col-
umn (for example the installation of
the antitheft system) and might
cause not only the system and war-
ranty decay, but also serious safe-
ty problems and alter the car type-
approval compliance.
WARNING
Before opening a door, al-
ways make sure that it can
be done safely.
WARNING
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