vehicle battery. It is necessary to do as
follows:
IMPORTANT
WARNING
run the engine (idle speed) at least 1
min before take-off vehicle
in very cold conditions, the
enjoyability of use will be reached after
a few kilometres
154) 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.
46) When the engine is switched off never
leave the ignition device in the ENGINE
position to prevent useless current
absorption from draining the conventional
battery.
155) The brake servo is not active until the
engine is started, so you would need to
apply much more force than usual to the
brake pedal.
156) Do not start the engine by pushing,
towing or driving downhill. These
manoeuvres may damage the catalytic
converter.
157) Do not leave the vehicle in a poorly
ventilated area with electrical operating
mode on and heat engine switched off, as
the heat engine may start automatically if
the residual charge level of the high-
voltage battery is insufficient. The exhaust
gases generated can cause serious
damage to people and animals.
158) When leaving the vehicle, you must
set the PRND command to P. If you
unintentionally press the accelerator pedal
or when the PRND command is in a
position other than P the vehicle can move
abruptly, resulting in serious injury or
death.
47) 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.
48) 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.).
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The PRND command must be in
position P.
TURBO ENGINE WARM-
UP
Upon start-up, engine available torque
may be limited for a short time,
especially when the engine temperature
is cold. The limitation is to allow the
lubrication system to fully protect the
engine.
PARKING
160) 161)
Always remove the key from the
ignition device when leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
OVERRUN CUT-OFF
The fuel supply is automatically cut off
during overrun, i.e. when the vehicle
is driven with a gear engaged but
accelerator pedal is released.
put the PRND command on P before
releasing the brake pedal
stop the engine and apply the
electric parking brake
Depending on driving conditions, the
overrun cut-off may be deactivated.
159) Switching off the engine during
driving may cause loss of power support
for brake and steering systems. Assistance
systems and airbag systems are disabled.
Lighting and brake lights will extinguish.
Therefore power down the engine and
ignition while driving only when required in
case of emergency.
lock the vehicle
activate the anti-theft alarm system
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
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