Alpine A110 2023 - Special Features of Petrol Versions; Starting Problems; Particle Filter

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
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Driving - 103
The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low
fuel level warning light is lit;
– "Sporty" driving or driving in extreme
conditions (e.g. driving fast around
corners, etc.) with minimum fuel level
warning light lit;
– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives
which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
– a faulty ignition system, running out
of fuel or disconnected spark plugs
resulting in the engine misfiring or
jerkiness while driving;
– loss of power;
as they may cause the catalytic
converter to overheat and thus reduce
its efficiency, or damage it irreparably
and cause heat damage to the
vehicle.
If you notice any of the above
operating faults, have the necessary
repairs carried out as soon as possible
by an approved dealer.
These faults may be avoided by
regularly taking your vehicle to an
approved dealer at the intervals
specified in the maintenance
document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter or the starter, and to prevent
premature wearing of the battery, do
not keep trying to start the engine
(using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle)
without having identified and
corrected the starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not
keep trying to start the engine, but
contact an approved Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle
or run the engine in
locations where
combustible substances
or materials such as grass or
leaves can come into contact with
the hot exhaust system.
Particle filter
The particle filter is used in the
treatment of exhaust gases from petrol
engines.
Depending on the vehicle, the warning
light displayed on the instrument
panel indicates that the filter is
becoming clogged and requires
cleaning. In this case, when the
warning light appears, as soon traffic
conditions and speed limits allow, drive
between 50 mph (80 km/h) and 68
mph (110 km/h) until the light goes out.
The warning light should go out after
approximately 20 minutes.
Note: the warning light may go out
after 20 minutes if the driving
conditions required to clean the filter
are not fully met.
If the vehicle is stopped before the
warning light disappears you will have
to restart the process from the
beginning.
If the filter becomes saturated, the
warning light and, depending
on the vehicle, the warning light
appears on the instrument panel
accompanied by the "Check injection"
message. In this case, please consult
an Authorised Dealer.
If the warning light and,
depending on the vehicle, the
warning light appear accompanied by
the "WARNING: Engine Failure Risk"
message, stop the vehicle and contact
an approved dealer.