Alfa Romeo 147 GTA owners manual page 134

text version of content this owner's manual page from owners manual to the vehicle Alfa Romeo 147 GTA, year of production 2000 - 2010:

HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT GAS DISCHARGE The triggering of the voltaic arc requires a ABROAD (fig. 135) HEADLIGHTS very high voltage, while subsequent power The dipped-beam headlights are adjusted(optional for versions/marketssupply can take place at a low voltage. for circulation in the country in which the ve-where applicable)The headlights achieve their top luminosi- hicle is marketed. In countries with oppositeThe gas (xenon) discharge headlights op-ty approx. 15 seconds after they are switched circulation, to avoid glaring oncoming vehi-erate with a voltaic arc, in an ambient sat-on. cles it is necessary to cover the areas of theurated with pressure xenon, instead of theThe intense light produced by this type of headlight as shown below; this is done us-glow filament.headlights requires the use of an automat- ing non-transparent sticker tape.The resulting illumination is sensibly high-ic system to keep headlight trim constant The illustration refers to passing from right- and avoid dazzling the vehicles coming from er to that of conventional lamps, both for hand drive to left-hand drive.light quality (clearer light) and for the widththe opposite direction in case of braking, ac- and positioning of the illuminated area. celeration or when carrying loads. The electric mechanical system for auto- The advantages of better illumination can GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR be perceived (due to less eyesight fatiguematically keeping the trim constant, makes and greater orientation capacity for the dri-unnecessary the device for compensating ver, which in turn means higher driving safe-the headlight dip and the visual indication of the position on the display. ty) especially in case of bad weather, fog and/or insufficient road signs, thanks to theXenon lights have a very long life, there- better illumination of the side parts of thefore breakdowns are unlikely. visual field, normally obscured. The large increase of the side part illumi- nation increases driving safety since it allowsWARNING the driver to better see the other users onIf necessary, have the sys- the edge of the road (pedestrians, cycliststem checked and repaired and bikers). only by Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. 133

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

owners manual Alfa Romeo 147 GTA - year of production: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 - Alfa Romeo 147 GTA owners manual EN