User Manual - Page 140

For 2018 GIULIA.

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It is recommended for the operator to
observe the following driving behaviors
during the new vehicle break-in period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 160 km):
Do not allow the engine to operate at
idle for an extended period of time.
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
not more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration.
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed less than
3500 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (160 to 483 km):
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
not more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration in lower gears (1st to 3rd
gears).
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed less than
5000 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed
limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
Exercise the full engine rpm range,
shifting manually (paddles or gear shift)
at higher rpm’s when possible.
Do not perform sustained operation
with the accelerator pedal at wide open
throttle.
Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed
limits.
For the first 1500 miles (2414 km):
Do not participate in track events,
sport driving schools, or similar activities
during the first 1500 miles (2414 km).
Note: Monitor engine oil with every
refueling and add if necessary. Oil and
fuel consumption may be higher through
the first oil change interval.
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE
The vehicle is equipped with electric park
brake to guarantee better use and
optimal performance compared to a
manually operated park brake.
The electric parking brake features a
switch located on the center console, a
motor with caliper for each rear wheel,
and an electronic control module.
The electric parking brake can be
engaged in two ways:
Manually, by pulling the switch on the
center console.
Automatically, in "Safe Hold" or "Auto
Park Brake" conditions.
07046S0001
Electric Park Brake Switch
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STARTING AND OPERATING
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