Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio (2017 year). Manual — part 10

LATCH-compatible child restraint
systems will be equipped with a rigid
bar or a flexible strap on each side.
Each will have a hook or connector to
attach to the lower anchorage and a
way to tighten the connection to the
anchorage. Forward-facing child
restraints and some rear-facing child
restraints will also be equipped with a
tether strap. The tether strap will have a
hook at the end to attach to the top
tether anchorage and a way to tighten
the strap after it is attached to the
anchorage.

Center Seat LATCH

Warning!

Do not install a child restraint in the

center position using the LATCH system.
This position is not approved for installing
child seats using the LATCH attachments.
You must use the seat belt and tether
anchor to install a child seat in the center
seating position.

Never use the same lower anchorage to

attach more than one child restraint. Please
refer to “Installing The LATCH-Compatible
Child Restraint System” for typical
installation instructions.

Always follow the directions of the child
restraint manufacturer when installing
your child restraint. Not all child restraint
systems will be installed as described
here.

To Install A LATCH-Compatible
Child Restraint

If the selected seating position has a
Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) seat belt, stow the seat
belt, following the instructions below.
See the section “Installing Child
Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt”
to check what type of seat belt each
seating position has.

1. Loosen the adjusters on the lower
straps and on the tether strap of the
child seat so that you can more easily
attach the hooks or connectors to the
vehicle anchorages.

2. Place the child seat between the
lower anchorages for that seating
position. For some second row seats,
you may need to recline the seat and /
or raise the head restraint to get a
better fit. If the rear seat can be moved
forward and rearward in the vehicle, you
may wish to move it to its rear-most
position to make room for the child
seat. You may also move the front seat
forward to allow more room for the child
seat.

3. Attach the lower hooks or
connectors of the child restraint to the
lower anchorages in the selected
seating position.

4. If the child restraint has a tether
strap, connect it to the top tether
anchorage. See the section “Installing
Child Restraints Using The Top Tether
Anchorage” for directions to attach a
tether anchor.

5. Tighten all of the straps as you push
the child restraint rearward and
downward into the seat. Remove slack
in the straps according to the child
restraint manufacturer’s instructions.

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6. Test that the child restraint is
installed tightly by pulling back and forth
on the child seat at the belt path. It
should not move more than 1 inch
(25.4 mm) in any direction.

How To Stow An Unused
Switchable-ALR (ALR) Seat Belt

When using the LATCH attaching
system to install a child restraint, stow
all ALR seat belts that are not being
used by other occupants or being used
to secure child restraints. An unused
belt could injure a child if they play with
it and accidentally lock the seat belt
retractor. Before installing a child
restraint using the LATCH system,
buckle the seat belt behind the child
restraint and out of the child’s reach.
If the buckled seat belt interferes with
the child restraint installation, instead of
buckling it behind the child restraint,
route the seat belt through the child
restraint belt path and then buckle it.
Do not lock the seat belt. Remind all
children in the vehicle that the seat belts
are not toys and that they should not
play with them.

Warning!

Improper installation of a child restraint

to the LATCH anchorages can lead to
failure of the restraint. The child could be
badly injured or killed. Follow the child
restraint manufacturer’s directions exactly
when installing an infant or child restraint.

Child restraint anchorages are designed

to withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly-fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for adult
seat belts, harnesses, or for attaching other
items or equipment to the vehicle.

Installing Child Restraints Using
The Vehicle Seat Belt

Child restraint systems are designed to
be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts
or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder
belt.

Warning!

Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.

Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.

The seat belts in the passenger seating
positions are equipped with a
Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) that is designed to
keep the lap portion of the seat belt
tight around the child restraint so that it
is not necessary to use a locking clip.
The ALR retractor can be “switched”
into a locked mode by pulling all of the
webbing out of the retractor and then
letting the webbing retract back into the
retractor. If it is locked, the ALR will
make a clicking noise while the
webbing is pulled back into the
retractor. Refer to the “Automatic
Locking Mode” description in
“Switchable Automatic Locking
Retractors (ALR)” under “Occupant
Restraint Systems” for additional
information on ALR.
Please see the table below and the
following sections for more information.

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Lap/Shoulder Belt Systems For
Installing Child Restraints In
This Vehicle

Frequently Asked Questions About Installing Child Restraints With Seat Belts

What is the weight limit (child’s weight +
weight of the child restraint) for using the
Tether Anchor with the seat belt to attach a
forward facing child restraint?

Weight limit of the Child Restraint

Always use the tether anchor when using the
seat belt to install a forward facing child
restraint, up to the recommended weight limit
of the child restraint.

Can the rear-facing child restraint touch the
back of the front passenger seat?

Yes

Contact between the front passenger seat
and the child restraint is allowed, if the child
restraint manufacturer also allows contact.

Can the head restraints be removed?

Yes

All can be removed.

Can the buckle stalk be twisted to tighten the
seat belt against the belt path of the child
restraint?

No

Do not twist the buckle stalk in a seating
position with an ALR retractor.

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Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Locations

ALR = Switchable Automatic Locking

Retractor

Top Tether Anchorage Symbol

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Installing A Child Restraint With
A Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR):

Child restraint systems are designed to
be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts
or the lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder
belt.

Warning!

Improper installation or failure to properly

secure a child restraint can lead to failure of
the restraint. The child could be badly injured
or killed.

Follow the child restraint manufacturer’s

directions exactly when installing an infant
or child restraint.

1. Place the child seat in the center of
the seating position. For some second
row seats, you may need to recline the
seat and/or raise the head restraint to
get a better fit. If the rear seat can be
moved forward and rearward in the
vehicle, you may wish to move it to its
rear-most position to make room for the
child seat. You may also move the front
seat forward to allow more room for the
child seat.

2. Pull enough of the seat belt webbing
from the retractor to pass it through the
belt path of the child restraint. Do not
twist the belt webbing in the belt path.

3. Slide the latch plate into the buckle
until you hear a “click.”

4. Pull on the webbing to make the lap
portion tight against the child seat.

5. To lock the seat belt, pull down on
the shoulder part of the belt until you
have pulled all the seat belt webbing
out of the retractor. Then, allow the
webbing to retract back into the
retractor. As the webbing retracts, you
will hear a clicking sound. This means
the seat belt is now in the Automatic
Locking mode.

6. Try to pull the webbing out of the
retractor. If it is locked, you should not
be able to pull out any webbing. If the
retractor is not locked, repeat step 5.

7. Finally, pull up on any excess
webbing to tighten the lap portion
around the child restraint while you
push the child restraint rearward and
downward into the vehicle seat.

8. If the child restraint has a top tether
strap and the seating position has a top
tether anchorage, connect the tether
strap to the anchorage and tighten the
tether strap. See the section “Installing
Child Restraints Using the Top Tether
Anchorage” for directions to attach a
tether anchor.

9. Test that the child restraint is
installed tightly by pulling back and
forth on the child seat at the belt path.
It should not move more than 1 inch
(25.4 mm) in any direction.
Any seat belt system will loosen with
time, so check the belt occasionally,
and pull it tight if necessary.

Installing Child Restraints Using
The Top Tether Anchorage:

Warning!

Do not attach a tether strap for a
rear-facing car seat to any location in front
of the car seat, including the seat frame or
a tether anchorage. Only attach the tether
strap of a rear-facing car seat to the tether
anchorage that is approved for that seating
position, located behind the top of the
vehicle seat. See the section “Lower
Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
Restraint System” for the location of
approved tether anchorages in your
vehicle.

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1. Look behind the seating position
where you plan to install the child
restraint to find the tether anchorage.
You may need to move the seat forward
to provide better access to the tether
anchorage. If there is no top tether
anchorage for that seating position,
move the child restraint to another
position in the vehicle if one is available.

2. Rotate or lift the cover to access the
anchor directly behind the seat where
you are placing the child restraint.

3. Route the tether strap to provide the
most direct path for the strap between
the anchor and the child seat. If your
vehicle is equipped with adjustable rear
head restraints, raise the head restraint,
and where possible, route the tether
strap under the head restraint and
between the two posts. If not possible,
lower the head restraint and pass the
tether strap around the outboard side of
the head restraint.

4. Attach the tether strap hook of the
child restraint to the top tether
anchorage as shown in the diagram.

5. Remove slack in the tether strap
according to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning!

An incorrectly anchored tether strap

could lead to increased head motion and
possible injury to the child. Use only the
anchorage position directly behind the
child seat to secure a child restraint top
tether strap.

If your vehicle is equipped with a split

rear seat, make sure the tether strap does
not slip into the opening between the
seatbacks as you remove slack in the
strap.

Transporting Pets

Air Bags deploying in the front seat
could harm your pet. An unrestrained
pet will be thrown about and possibly
injured, or injure a passenger during
panic braking or in a collision.
Pets should be restrained in the rear
seat in pet harnesses or pet carriers
that are secured by seat belts.

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STARTING AND OPERATING

Let’s get to the core of the vehicle, and
see how you can explore its fullest
potential. We’ll look at how to drive
safely in any situation, making it a
welcome companion with our comfort
and wallets in mind.

STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . .135
ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE . . . . . . .138
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . .140
ALFA DNA PRO SYSTEM . . . . . . .146
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION
(AAS) — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . . .149
STOP/START EVO . . . . . . . . . . .150
SPEED LIMITER . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
ELECTRONIC SPEED
CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
(ACC) — IF EQUIPPED . . . . . . . .155

PARKSENSE SYSTEM —
IF EQUIPPED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING
(LDW) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
REAR BACK-UP
CAMERA / DYNAMIC
GRIDLINES — IF EQUIPPED . . . .170
REFUELING THE VEHICLE . . . . . .171
VEHICLE LOADING . . . . . . . . . .173
TRAILER TOWING . . . . . . . . . . .174
SUGGESTIONS FOR DRIVING. . . .174

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STARTING THE
ENGINE

Starting The Engine

Before starting the engine, be sure to
adjust the seat, the interior rear view
mirrors, and the door mirrors, and
fasten the seat belt correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal
before starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the
starting procedure can be shown in the
display.

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove

the key fob from the vehicle and lock your
vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle, or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

Do not leave children or animals inside

parked vehicles in hot weather. Interior heat
build-up may cause serious injury or death.

Starting Procedure

Proceed as follows:

1. Apply the electric park brake and set
the gear selector to PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N).

2. Fully depress the brake pedal
without touching the accelerator.

3. Briefly push the ignition button.

4. If the engine doesn't start within a
few seconds, you need to repeat the
procedure.
If the problem persists, contact an
authorized dealer.

Warning!

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid

into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.

Do not attempt to push or tow your

vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission cannot be
started this way. Unburned fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle.

If the vehicle has a discharged battery,

booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
“Emergency Starting” in “In Case Of
Emergency” for further information.

Caution!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more
than 25 seconds at a time. Wait
60 seconds before trying again.

Remote Starting
System — If Equipped

This system uses the key fob to start
the engine conveniently from outside
the vehicle while still maintaining
security. The system has a range of at
least 300 feet (91 meters).
The remote starting system also activates
the climate control (if equipped), the
heated seats (if equipped), and the
heated steering wheel (if equipped),
depending on temperatures outside and
inside of the car.

Note:

The vehicle must be equipped with

an automatic transmission in order to
include remote start.

Obstructions between the vehicle

and key fob may reduce this range.

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How to use Remote Start
All of the following conditions must be
met before the engine will remote start:

Gear selector in PARK (P).
Doors closed.
Hood closed.
Trunk closed.
Hazard switch off.
Brake switch inactive (brake pedal

not pressed).

Battery at an acceptable charge level.
PANIC button not pushed.
System not disabled from previous

remote start event.

Vehicle alarm system indicator

flashing.

Ignition in the OFF mode (if equipped

with keyless ignition system).

Fuel level meets minimum

requirement.

Remote Start Comfort Systems —
If Equipped
When Remote Start is activated, the
heated steering wheel and driver
heated seat features will automatically
turn on in cold weather.
These features will stay on through the
duration of remote start also until the
ignition is cycled to the ON/RUN mode.

Remote Start Windshield Wiper
De–Icer Activation — If Equipped
When remote start is active and the
outside ambient temperature is less

than 39°F (4°C), the Windshield Wiper
De-Icer will be enabled. Exiting remote
start will resume previous operation,
except if the Windshield Wiper De-Icer
is active.
The Windshield Wiper De-Icer timer and
operation will continue.

Extended Park Starting

If the vehicle has not been started or
driven for at least 35 days, it is
advisable to follow the indications
below.
To start the engine, proceed as follows:

1. Briefly push the ignition button

2. If the engine does not start, wait five
seconds and let the starter cool down
and then repeat the starting procedure

3. If the engine does not start after
eight attempts, let the starter cool down
for at least 10 seconds, and then repeat
the starting procedure
If the problem persists, contact your
authorized dealer.
Note: After prolonged vehicle inactivity,
very difficult starting, that can be
noticed through rapid fatigue of the
starter, might also be due to a partially
flat battery. In this case, see the
"Emergency Starting" section in the
"In Case Of Emergency" chapter.

If Engine Fails To Start

Starting the Engine with Key Fob
Battery Run Down or Drained
If the ignition does not respond when
the button is pushed, the key fob
battery might be run down or drained.
Therefore, the system does not detect
the presence of the key fob in the
vehicle, and will display a dedicated
message.
In this case, follow the instructions
outlined in "Starting With A Discharged
Key Fob Battery" in the "Getting To
Know Your Vehicle" chapter, and start
the engine normally.

Warning!

Never pour fuel or other flammable liquid

into the throttle body air inlet opening in an
attempt to start the vehicle. This could
result in flash fire causing serious personal
injury.

Do not attempt to push or tow your

vehicle to get it started. Vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission cannot be
started this way. Unburned fuel could enter
the catalytic converter and once the engine
has started, ignite and damage the
converter and vehicle.

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If the vehicle has a discharged battery,

booster cables may be used to obtain a
start from a booster battery or the battery
in another vehicle. This type of start can be
dangerous if done improperly. Refer to
“Emergency Starting” in “In Case Of
Emergency” for further information.

Caution!

To prevent damage to the starter, do not
continuously crank the engine for more
than 25 seconds at a time. Wait
60 seconds before trying again.

After Starting —
Warming Up The Engine

Proceed as follows:

Travel slowly, letting the engine run at

a reduced RPM, without accelerating
suddenly.

It is recommended to wait until the

digital engine coolant temperature
indicator starts to rise for maximum
performance.

Stopping The Engine

To stop the engine, proceed as follows:

1. Park the vehicle in a position that is
not dangerous for oncoming traffic.

2. Engage the PARK (P) mode.

3. With engine idling, press the
START/STOP button on the steering
wheel to STOP the engine.
Note: Do not leave the ignition in ON
mode when the engine is off.

To shut off the engine with vehicle
speed greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you
must push and hold the ignition or push
the START/STOP button three times
consecutively within a few seconds.
The engine will shut down, and the
ignition will be placed in the ON mode
With the keyless ignition system, it is
possible to go away from the vehicle
taking the key fob with you, without the
engine switching off. The vehicle will
inform about the absence of the key on
board, only if the doors are closed.

Stopping the engine (cycling from the
ON to the STOP position) the
accessories are still powered for about
three minutes, or until a door is opened.
When the ignition is in the STOP/OFF
mode, the window switches remain
active for three minutes. Opening a
front door will cancel this function.
After severe driving, idle the engine to
allow the temperature inside the engine
compartment to cool before shutting off
the engine.

Turbocharger Cool
Down

Before switching the engine off, keep it
idling for a few minutes so that the
turbocharger can be suitably lubricated.
This procedure is particularly
recommended after severe driving.
After a full load operation, keep the
engine idling for three to five minutes
before switching it off.
This time allows the lubricating oil and
the engine coolant to eliminate the
excessive heat from combustion
chamber, bearings, inner components
and turbocharger.

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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 central 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.

Note:

Normally, the electric parking brake is
engaged automatically when the engine
is stopped. This function can be
deactivated/activated on the Connect
system by selecting the following items
in sequence on the main menu:
"Settings", "Driver Assistance" and
"Automatic Parking Brake".

In addition to engaging the electric park
brake, along with steering and
positioning chocks in front of the
wheels (when on a steep slope), you
must always place the vehicle in the
PARK (P) mode before leaving.

Should the vehicle battery be faulty, the
battery must be replaced in order to
unlock the electric park brake.

Engaging The Park Brake Manually
Briefly pull the switch located on the
center console to manually engage the
electric park brake when the vehicle is
stationary.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle when engaging the electric
parking brake.
A slight movement of the brake pedal
may be detected when engaging the
electric parking brake with the brake
pedal pressed.
With the electric parking brake
engaged, the BRAKE warning light on
the instrument panel and the switch will
illuminate.

Caution!

With the Electronic Parking Brake failure
warning light on, some functions of the
electric parking brake are deactivated. In
this case the driver is responsible for brake
activation and vehicle parking in complete
safety conditions.

If, under exceptional circumstances, the
use of the brake is required with the
vehicle in motion, keep the switch on
the center console pulled as long as the
brake action is necessary.
The BRAKE warning light may switch
on with the hydraulic system
temporarily unavailable, in this case
braking is controlled by the motors.
The brake lights will also automatically
switch on in the same way as for
normal braking with the use of the
brake pedal.
Release the switch on the center
console to stop the braking action with
the vehicle in motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle is
braked until a speed below 1.9 mph
(3 km/h) is reached and the switch is
kept pulled, the park brake will
definitively engage.

Note:

Driving the vehicle with the electric
parking brake engaged, or using it

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several times to slow down the vehicle,
may cause severe damage to the
braking system.

Disengaging The Electric Park
Brake Manually
In order to manually release the park
brake, the ignition should be in the ON
mode. Press the brake pedal, and then
press the switch on the center console
briefly.
Noise may be heard from the rear of the
vehicle, and a slight movement of the
brake pedal may be detected during
disengagement.
After disengaging the electric parking
brake, the BRAKE warning light on the
instrument panel and the light on the
switch will turn off.
If the BRAKE warning light on the
instrument panel remains on with the
electric parking brake disengaged, this
indicates a fault: in this case, contact an
authorized dealer.

Warning!

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.

Allowing children to be in a vehicle

unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the park brake,
brake pedal or the gear selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle or in a location accessible to
children. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

Be sure the park brake is fully

disengaged before driving; failure to do so
can lead to brake failure and a collision.

Always fully apply the park brake when

leaving your vehicle, or it may roll and
cause damage or injury.

Caution!

Never use gear position PARK (P) instead
of the electric parking brake. Always
engage the electric parking brake when
parking the vehicle to prevent injury or
damage caused by the unexpected
movement of the vehicle.

Electric Park Brake
Operating Modes

The electric park brake may operate as
follows:

"Dynamic Operating Mode": this

mode is activated by pulling the switch
repeatedly while driving.

"Static Engagement and Release

Mode": with the vehicle stationary, the
electric park brake can be activated by
pulling the switch on the central tunnel

once. On the other hand, push the
switch and the brake pedal at the same
time to disengage the brake.

"Drive Away Release" — if equipped:

the electric park brake will automatically
disengage with the driver side seat belt
fastened and the detection of an action
performed by the driver to move the
vehicle (forward gear or reverse gear).

"Safe Hold": if the vehicle speed is

lower than 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the gear
selector is not in PARK (P) position and
the driver's intention of leaving the
vehicle is detected, the electric park
brake will automatically engage to hold
the vehicle in safety conditions.

"Auto Park Brake": if the vehicle

speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h), the
electric park brake will automatically
engage when the gear selector is in
PARK (P) position. The light on the
switch located on the center console
switches on together with the BRAKE
warning light on the instrument panel
when the park brake is engaged and
applied to the wheels. Each automatic
park brake engagement can be
cancelled by pressing the switch on the
center console and at the same time
moving the gear selector for the
transmission to position PARK (P).

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Safe Hold

Safe Hold is a safety function that
automatically engages the electric park
brake in the event of a dangerous
condition for the vehicle.
The electric park brake engages
automatically to prevent vehicle
movement if:

The vehicle speed is below 2 mph

(3 km/h).

A transmission operating mode

different from PARK (P) is activated.

The driver's seat belt is not fastened.
The driver side door is open.
No attempts to apply pressure on the

brake pedal have been detected.

The “Safe Hold” function can be
temporarily disabled by pressing the
switch located on the central console
and the brake pedal at the same time,
with the vehicle stationary and the
driver side door open.
Once disabled, the function will activate
again when the vehicle speed reaches
12 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition is
cycled to STOP and then to ON.

AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transmission
Operation

The vehicle can be equipped with an
electronically controlled 8-speed
automatic transmission where gear
shifting automatically takes place,
depending on the vehicle usage
instantaneous parameters (vehicle
speed, grade, and accelerator pedal
position).
The new transmission is an absolute
innovation, as it can match the
Stop/Start Evo system with the
traditional automatic transmissions with
built-in torque converter. For further
information, refer to the “Stop/Start
Evo” section within this chapter.
Manual gear shifting can still occur
thanks to the "sequential mode"
position for the gear selector.

Warning!

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

Unintended movement of a vehicle

could injure those in or near the vehicle. As
with all vehicles, you should never exit a
vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the park
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and turn the ignition STOP/OFF. When the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure the ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in
the AVV or ON mode. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or
move the vehicle.

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Caution!

Damage to the transmission may occur if
the following precautions are not observed:

Shift into or out of PARK or REVERSE

only after the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.

Do not shift between PARK, REVERSE,

NEUTRAL, or DRIVE when the engine is
above idle speed.

Before shifting into any gear, make sure

your foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

Display

The following information is shown on
the dedicated area of the display:

In Automatic Mode: the active

mode (P, R, N, D) and with "D" the
current gear number.

In Manual Drive Mode

(Sequential): the mode (M), the current
gear and the double or single gear shift
request, both up and down (single or
double arrow).

Gear Selector

The gear functioning is controlled by the
gear selector, which can assume the
following positions:

P = PARK
R = REVERSE
N = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE, (automatic forward

speed)

AutoStick: + shifting to higher gear

in manual (sequential) driving mode; –
shifting to lower gear in sequential
driving mode.

The positions diagram is illustrated on
the top of the gear selector.

The letter corresponding to the mode
selected on the gear selector lights up
and appears on the instrument cluster
display.
To select a mode, move the gear
selector forward or backwards,
together with pressing the brake pedal
and button to engage REVERSE (R).

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Gear Display

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Gear Selector Center Console

1 — Gear Selector
2 — PARK (P) Button

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The gear selector is characterized by a
joystick-type operation, with automatic
return in the central position. It can be
pressed twice forwards and twice
backwards, based on the starting
condition.
The PARK (P) mode can be
enabled/disabled by pushing the PARK
(P) button.
To transition the vehicle into REVERSE
(R) mode from DRIVE (D) mode, or into
DRIVE (D) mode from REVERSE (R)
mode, it is necessary to move the gear
selector by pushing the gear selector
button.
When using the "sequential"
transmission, activate it by moving the
gear selector from DRIVE (D) to the left

and then forward towards the - symbol
or backwards towards the + symbol
and the gear is changed.
To shift out of PARK (P), or to pass from
position NEUTRAL (N) to position
DRIVE (D) or REVERSE (R), the vehicle
must be moving at a low speed or
stopped, and the brake pedal must also
be pressed.

Note:

DO NOT accelerate while shifting

from position PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N) to another position.

After selecting a gear, wait a few

seconds before accelerating. This
precaution is particularly important with
engine cold.

Transmission Operating
Modes

PARK (P)
The transmission is locked in this mode.
The engine can be started in this mode.
Note: Never try to engage PARK (P)
mode when the vehicle is moving.
Before leaving the vehicle, make sure
this mode is engaged (letter P shown
on the display and gear selector) and
that the park brake is engaged.

When parking on a flat surface, first
engage the PARK (P) mode and then
engage the electric park brake.

When parking uphill, before activating
the PARK (P) mode, engage the electric
park brake. Otherwise, it could be
difficult to engage the (P) mode.
To check that the PARK (P) mode is
actually engaged, make sure (P) is
illuminated on the display and on the
gear selector.

Warning!

Never use the PARK position as a

substitute for the park brake. Always apply
the park brake fully when parked to guard
against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.

Your vehicle could move and injure you

and others if it is not in PARK. Check by
trying to move the gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released. Make
sure the transmission is in PARK before
leaving the vehicle.

It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or

NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and hit
someone or something. Only shift into gear
when the engine is idling normally and your
foot is firmly pressing the brake pedal.

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Gear Selector

3 — Gear Selector Button

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Unintended movement of a vehicle

could injure those in or near the vehicle. As
with all vehicles, you should never exit a
vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the park
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and turn the ignition STOP/OFF. When the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.

When leaving the vehicle, always make

sure the ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.

Never leave children alone in a vehicle,

or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle
unattended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be
seriously or fatally injured. Children should
be warned not to touch the park brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.

Do not leave the key fob in or near the

vehicle (or in a location accessible to
children), and do not leave the ignition in
the ON mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.

Caution!

Before moving the transmission gear

selector out of PARK, you must press the
ignition button to cycle from STOP/OFF
mode to the ON mode, and also press the
brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the
gear selector could result.

DO NOT race the engine when shifting

from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain.

REVERSE (R)
Select this mode only with the vehicle at
a standstill.

NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is
standing for prolonged periods with the
engine running. The engine may be
started in this range. Apply the electric
park brake and shift the transmission
into PARK (P) if you must leave the
vehicle.

Warning!

Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn
off the ignition to coast down a hill. These
are unsafe practices that limit your
response to changing traffic or road
conditions. You might lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.

DRIVE (D)
Use this mode in normal driving
conditions.
Shifting from DRIVE (D) to PARK (P) or
REVERSE (R) modes must take place
only after releasing the accelerator
pedal, with vehicle at a standstill and
brake pedal pressed.
This mode ensures automatic
engagement of the most suitable gears
for driving needs and maximum fuel
economy in terms of consumption.
In this position, the transmission shifts
the gears automatically, selecting the
most suitable for forward driving among
those available as you go. In this way
the vehicle's optimal driving
characteristics are provided for all
conditions.

AutoStick
In the case of frequent shifting (e.g. for
sport driving, when the vehicle is driven
with a heavy load, on slopes, when
towing heavy trailers), it is
recommended to use the Autostick
(sequential shifting) mode to select and
keep a lower fixed ratio.
In these conditions, the use of a lower
gear improves vehicle performance,
preventing overheating.
It is possible to shift from DRIVE (D)
mode to sequential mode regardless of
vehicle speed.

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Activation
Starting from DRIVE (D) mode, to
activate the sequential drive mode,
move the selector to the left (– and +
indication of the trim). The gear
engaged will be shown on the display.
Shifting is made by moving the gear
selector forwards, towards symbol – or
backwards, towards symbol +.

Steering Wheel Shift Paddles —
If Equipped
The gear can be manually shifted also
by using the paddles behind the
steering wheel, pull the right paddle (+)
towards the steering wheel and release
it to engage a higher gear, perform the
same operation with the left paddle (-)
to engage a lower gear.

Note:

If only one manual shift is necessary,
the letter (D) will remain on the display
with the engaged gear next to it.

Deactivation
To deactivate the sequential driving mode,
bring the gear selector back in position
DRIVE (D) ("automatic" driving mode).

Warning!

Do not downshift for additional engine
braking on a slippery surface. The drive
wheels could lose their grip and the vehicle
could skid, causing a collision or personal
injury.

Note:

To select the correct gear for

maximum deceleration (engine brake),
just keep the gear paddle pulled (–):
the transmission goes to an operating
mode in which the vehicle can slow
down easily.

The vehicle will keep the gear

selected by the driver until the safety
conditions allow it.

This means, for example, that the

system will try to prevent the engine
from switching off, automatically
downshifting if the engine speed is too
low.

Automatic Transmission
Limp Home Mode

Transmission function is monitored
electronically for abnormal conditions. If
a condition is detected that could result
in transmission damage, Transmission
Limp Home Mode is activated.
In this condition, the transmission stays
in fourth gear, regardless of the selected
gear. Positions PARK (P), REVERSE (R)
and NEUTRAL (N) still work.
The

symbol might light up in the

instrument cluster.

Temporary failure
In the event of a momentary problem,
the transmission can be reset to regain
all forward gears by performing the
following steps:

1. Stop the vehicle.

2. Shift the transmission into PARK (P),
if possible. If not, shift the transmission
to NEUTRAL (N).

3. Push and hold the ignition until the
engine turns OFF.

4. Wait for about 10 seconds, then
restart the engine.

5. Shift into the desired gear range. If
the problem is no longer detected, the
transmission will return to normal
operation.
Note: Even if the transmission can be
reset, we recommend that you visit your

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Steering Wheel Shift Paddles

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