Alfa Romeo 156 GTA owners manual page 152

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GAS DISCHARGE The triggering of the voltaic arc requires aDIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHT HEADLIGHTS very high voltage, while subsequent powerAIMING FOR LEFT-HAND/ (optional for versions/marketssupply can take place at a low voltage. RIGHT-HAND DRIVING where applicable) The headlights achieve their top luminosi-(only for versions with gas The gas (xenon) discharge headlights op-ty approx. 15 seconds after they are switcheddischarge headlights) erate with a voltaic arc, in an ambient sat-on. As regards cars equipped with gas dis- urated with pressure xenon, instead of theThe intense light produced by this type ofcharge headlights (xenon lamps)(optional glow filament. headlights requires the use of an automat-for versions/markets where applicable) with very great lighting power, when passing The resulting illumination is sensibly high-ic system to keep headlight trim constant and avoid dazzling the vehicles coming fromfrom a country with right-hand driving to one er to that of conventional lamps, both for with left-hand driving, or vice versa, it is nec- 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.essary to modify the orientation of the dipped beam headlights, to optimize the il- The electromechanical system to auto- The advantages of better illumination can lumination of the road edge and avoid daz-GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR be perceived (due to less eyesight fatiguematically keep constant trim makes the zling the vehicles coming from the opposite and greater orientation capacity for the dri-headlight tilt compensating device unnec- essary. direction. ver, which in turn means higher driving safe- ty) especially in case of bad weather, fog To have this operation 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.carried out, contact Alfa visual field, normally obscured. Romeo Authorized Ser- vices. The large increase of the side part illumi- nation increases driving safety since it allows the driver to better see the other users onWARNING WARNING the edge of the road (pedestrians, cyclists When you go back to and bikers). If necessary, have the your country of origin, re- system checked and re- paired only by Alfa Romeo Autho-member to have the dipped beam rized Services. headlight orientation modified again. 151

owners manual Alfa Romeo 156 GTA

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