Alfa Romeo Giulia (2022 year). Manual in english — page 8

SAFETY

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Main warnings to carry children safely

Install the child restraint systems

on the rear seat, which is the most

protected position in the event of a

collision.

Keep children in rearward facing child

restraint systems for as long as possible,

until 3–4 years old if possible.

The rear head restraint or the front

passenger head restraint can be lifted

if needed to install a child restraint

system. The head restraint must always

be present in the car and fitted if the

seat is used by an adult passenger

or a child sitting in a restraint system

without backrest (refer to the procedure

described in ‘’Head restraint’’ paragraph,

‘’Knowing your car’’ chapter).

If the front passenger air bag has

been deactivated, always check that

the warning light on the courtesy light

is on continuously to make sure that it is

effectively deactivated.

Carefully follow the instructions

supplied with the child restraint system.
Keep the instructions in the car along

with the other documents and this

handbook. Do not use second-hand child

seats without instructions.

Only one child is to be strapped into

each restraint system; never carry two

children using one child restraint system.

Always check that the seat belts do

not rest on the child’s neck.

Always check that the seat belt is well

fastened by pulling on it.

While travelling, do not let the child sit

incorrectly or unfasten the belts.

Never allow a child to put the belt's

diagonal section under an arm or behind

their back.

Never carry children on your lap, even

newborns. No-one can hold a child in the

event of a collision

In the event of an accident, replace the

child restraint system with a new one.

SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT

SYSTEM (SRS) - AIRBAG

The car is equipped with:

front driver airbag;
front passenger airbag;
driver and passenger front side bags

for pelvis, chest and shoulder protection

(Side bags);

side bags for head protection of front

seat passengers and rear side seat

passengers (window bag).
The location of the airbags on the car

is marked by the word "AIRBAG" under

the Alfa Romeo emblem on the steering

wheel, on the dashboard, on the side trim

or on a label placed next to the airbag

deployment area.

FRONT AIRBAGS

The front (driver and passenger) airbags

protect the front seat occupants in the

event of head-on crashes of medium-

high severity, by placing the cushion

between the occupant and the steering

wheel or dashboard.
Therefore non-activation of airbags in

other types of collisions (side impacts,

rear shunts, roll-overs, etc.) does not

indicate a system malfunction.
Driver and passenger front airbags are

not a replacement of but complementary

to the seat belts, which should always be

worn, as specified by law in Europe and

most non-European countries.
In a crash, those not wearing a seat

belt are projected forwards and may

come into contact with the bag which

is still inflating. The protection offered

by the bag is compromised in these

circumstances.
Front airbags may not activate in the

following situations:

frontal impacts against highly

deformable objects not involving the

front surface of the car (e.g. wing

collision against safety barrier, etc.);

car wedging under other cars or safety

barriers (e.g. trucks or guard rails).
Failure to activate in the conditions

described above is due to the fact that

they may not provide any additional

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protection compared with seat belts, so

their activation would be inappropriate.
In these cases, non-deployment does not

indicate a system malfunction.

Driver's side front airbag

This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the
centre of the steering wheel fig. 128.

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Passenger's front airbag

This consists of an instantly inflating

bag contained in a special recess in the
dashboard fig. 129: this bag has a larger

volume than that on the driver side.

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Passenger's front airbag and child

restraint systems

Rearward facing child restraint systems

must

NEVER

be fitted on the front seat

with an active passenger side airbag

since in the event of an impact the airbag

activation may cause fatal injuries to the

transported child.

ALWAYS

comply with the instructions on

the label stuck on the passenger side sun
visor fig. 130 and shown in table on the

following page.

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Deactivating/activating the passenger

side airbags: front air bag and side bag

(where provided)
To deactivate the front and side

passenger side airbag, use the Connect

system. Select the following functions

in succession from the main Menu, and

activate them by pressing the

fig. 131

button: "Settings", "Safety", "Passenger

Airbag". The system will check airbag

activation/deactivation status and

request confirmation of change of

status.

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On the dashboard are the ON and OFF

LED status. Moving the ignition device to

MAR, the two LEDs switch on for a few

seconds. If not, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership. During the first seconds, the

activation of the LEDs does not actually

show the passenger protection status,

but only checks its correct operation.

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After a test of a few seconds, the LEDs

will indicate the status of the passenger

airbag protection.

Passenger protection activated

: the ON

LED fig. 132 switches on fixed.

Passenger protection deactivated

: the

OFF LED turns on fixed.

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SIDE BAGS

To help increase occupants protection

in the event of side impact collisions, the

vehicle is equipped with front side bags

and window bags.

Side bag

These comprise two bags located in
the front seat backrests fig. 134 which

protect the pelvis, chest and shoulder

area of the occupants in the event of a

side collision of medium-high severity.
They are marked by the "AIRBAG" label

sewn on the outer side of the front seats.

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Window bag

This consists of a "curtain" bag housed

behind the roof side linings and covered
by special trims fig. 135.
They are designed to protect the head of

front and rear occupants in the event of a

side collision, thanks to the wide cushion

inflation surface.

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The deployment of side bags in the event

of side impacts of low severity is not

required.
In the event of a side impact, the

system provides best protection if the

passenger sits on the seat in a correct

position, allowing the window bag to

inflate correctly.

94) 95) 96) 97) 98) 99) 100) 101) 102) 103) 104) 105) 106)

107)

Important notes

Do not wash the seats with water or

pressurised steam (wash by hand or at

automatic seat washing stations).
The front airbags and/or side bags

may be deployed in the event of sharp

impacts to the underbody of the car (e.g.

impact with steps, pavements, potholes

or road bumps etc.).
When the airbag deploys it emits a small

amount of dust: the dust is harmless and

does not indicate the beginning of a fire.

The dust may irritate the skin and eyes

however: in this case, wash with neutral

soap and water.
Airbag checking, repair and replacement

must be carried out at an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.
If the car is scrapped, have the airbag

system deactivated at an Alfa Romeo

Dealership.
Pretensioners and airbags are deployed

in different ways on the basis of the type

of collision. Failure to activate one or

more of the devices does not indicate a

system malfunction.

WARNING

94)

Do not apply stickers or other objects

on the steering wheel, on the dashboard

in the passenger side airbag area, on side

upholstery on the roof or on the seats.

Never put objects (e.g. mobile phones) on

the passenger's side dashboard since they

could interfere with correct inflation of the

airbag and also cause serious injury to the

passengers.

95)

Always drive with your hands on the

steering wheel rim so that the airbag can

inflate freely if necessary. Do not drive with

your body bent forward. Keep the back of

your seat upright and lean back into it.

96)

The passenger airbag can be

deactivated on the Connect system

by selecting the following functions in

sequence on the main menu: “Settings”;

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“Safety”; “Passenger air bag” and

“Deactivation”.

97)

Do not affix rigid objects to the garment

hooks or support handles.

98)

Do not rest your head, arms or elbows

on the door, on the windows or in the

window bag area to prevent injury during

deployment.

99)

Never lean your head, arms or elbows

out of the window.

100)

If when setting the ignition device to

ON the warning light

does not turn on

or stays on whilst driving, a failure may

have occurred in the restraint systems. In

this case the air bags or pretensioners may

not be deployed in an impact or, in a lower

number of cases, they may be deployed

accidentally. Before continuing, contact an

Alfa Romeo Dealership immediately to have

the system checked.

101)

In the event of a LED

OFF

failure

(located on the front courtesy light), the
warning light on the instrument panel turns

on.

102)

On cars with side bags, do not cover the

front seat backrests with extra covers.

103)

Do not travel with objects in your lap,

in front of your chest or held in your mouth

(e.g., pipe, pencil etc.). They could cause

severe injury if the airbag is deployed in a

crash.

104)

If the car has been subject to theft,

attempted theft, vandalism, or flooding,

have the air bag system inspected at an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

105)

Malfunction of the airbag failure

warning light is indicated by the activation

of an airbag failure icon and a dedicated

message on the instrument panel display.

The pyrotechnic charges are not disabled.

Before continuing, contact an Alfa Romeo

Dealership immediately to have the system

checked.

106)

The front airbag deployment threshold

is higher than that of the pretensioners. For

impacts whose intensity falls between the

two levels, normally, only the pretensioners

will be activated.

107)

The airbag does not replace seat belts

but increases their efficiency. Because front

airbags are not deployed for low-speed

crashes, side collisions, rear-end shunts

or rollovers, occupants are protected, in

addition to any side bags, only by their seat

belts, which must therefore always be

fastened.

We have now reached the "heart" of the car: let's see how to

use the car to its full potential. We will look at how to drive it

safely in any situation, so that it can be a welcome companion,

with our comfort and our wallets in mind.

STARTING AND DRIVING

STARTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
ENGINE RUN-IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
PARKING THE VEHICLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
“Alfa DNA™ Pro” SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
ALFA ACTIVE SUSPENSION (AAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
START & STOP EVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
SPEED LIMITER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
ACTIVE CRUISE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
HAS (Highway Assist) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
TJA (Traffic Jam Assist) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
ISC (Intelligent Speed Control) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
PARK SENSORS SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
LANE DEPARTURE WARNING (LDW) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
LANE KEEPING ASSIST (LKA) SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
REAR BACK-UP CAMERA / DYNAMIC GRIDLINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
REFUELLING THE CAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
AdBlue® (UREA) ADDITIVE FOR DIESEL EMISSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
DRIVING TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
TOWING TRAILERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

STARTING AND DRIVING

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STARTING THE ENGINE

Before starting the engine, adjust the

seat, the interior rear-view mirrors, the

door mirrors and fasten the seat belt

correctly.
Never press the accelerator pedal for

starting the engine.
If necessary, messages indicating the

starting procedure can be shown on the

display.

108) 109) 110)

36) 37) 38)

Proceed as follows:

engage the electric parking brake and

set the gear lever to P (Park) mode or N

(Neutral),

fully depress the brake pedal without

touching the accelerator;

briefly press the ignition button;
if the engine doesn't start within a

few seconds, you need to repeat the

procedure.

if the problem persists, contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.

ENGINE STARTING FAILURE

Starting the engine with electronic key

battery (Keyless Start) run down or flat

If the ignition device does not respond

when the relevant button is pressed the

electronic key battery might be run down

or flat. Therefore, the system does not

detect the presence of the electronic key

on board the car and displays a dedicated

message.
In this case, follow the instructions

in paragraph "Starting with flat key

battery" in the "Knowing your car"

chapter and start the engine normally.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

39)

To stop the engine, proceed as follows:

park the car in a position that is not

dangerous for oncoming traffic;

engage P (Park) mode;
with engine idling, press the start

button.

Cars with electronic key (Keyless Start)

If the car speed is above 5 mph (8 km/h),

it is still possible to stop the engine if a

gear operating mode other than P (Park)

is selected. To switch off the engine in

this situation, hold down the ignition

device button for a while or press it 3

times in a row within a few seconds.

WARNING

108)

It is dangerous to run the engine in

enclosed areas. The engine consumes

oxygen and engine exhaust contains carbon

dioxide, carbon monoxide and other toxic

gasses.

109)

The electro-hydraulic braking system

is not active until the engine starts running.

So, the brake pedal travel will be longer than

normal. This does not indicate a fault.

110)

Do not start the engine by pushing,

towing or driving downhill. These

manoeuvres may damage the catalytic

converter.

IMPORTANT

36)

We recommend that during the

initial period, or during the first 1600 km

(1000 miles), you do not drive to full car

performance (e.g. excessive acceleration,

long journeys at top speed, sharp braking,

etc.).

37)

With the engine stopped never leave

the ignition device in the ON position to

prevent useless current draw from draining

the battery.

38)

Warning light

will flash after

starting or during prolonged cranking to

indicate a fault with the glow plug heating

system. If the engine starts, the car can

be regularly used, but an Alfa Romeo

Dealership must be contacted as soon as

possible.

39)

A quick burst on the accelerator before

turning off the engine serves absolutely

no practical purpose; it wastes fuel and is

damaging for the engine.

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ENGINE RUN-IN

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RUNNING IN

THE ENGINE

(2.0 T4 MAir and 2.9 V6 versions)
Despite modern construction

technology, the mechanical parts of the

engine must be run in during the first

500 miles (800 kilometres) of travel up

to the first engine oil change.
NOTE The consumption of engine oil and

fuel in a new engine, during the first

thousand kilometres of operation,

before the first engine oil change, could

be higher than usual. This is normal

behaviour during the run-in period and

should not be understood as an anomaly.

Periodically check the engine oil level

during the run-in period and top up, if

necessary, as shown in the "Maintenance

and care" chapter.
Observe following driving behaviour

during the run-in period of the car.

From 0 to 100 miles (from 0 to

160 kilometres)

Do not leave the engine idling for a

long time.

Gradually press the throttle pedal

never more than halfway to avoid

excessive acceleration.

Avoid braking too hard.
Drive keeping the engine under

3500 rpm.

Keep your speed below 55 mph

(90 km/h) and respect the speed limits

in force in the country in which you are

driving.

From 100 to 300 miles (from 160 to

500 kilometres)

Gradually press the throttle pedal

never more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration in low gears (from 1st to
3rd).

Avoid braking too hard.
Drive keeping the engine under

5,000 rpm.

Keep your speed below 70 mph

(120 km/h) and respect the speed limits

in force in the country in which you are

driving.

From 300 to 500 miles (from 500 to

800 kilometres)

Make full use of the full rpm range by

manually shifting at higher revs where

possible, in sequential mode using the

gear lever or steering wheel paddles

(where fitted).

Do not hold the throttle pedal pressed,

requiring maximum engine performance,

for too long.

Keep your speed below 85 mph

(144 km/h) and respect the speed limits

in force in the country in which you are

driving.

During the first 1500 miles

(2500 kilometres)

:

Avoid taking part in races on the track.
Avoid sporty driving or similar

activities.

PARKING THE VEHICLE

111) 112) 113)

WARNING In addition to parking the

vehicle with the parking brake always

engaged, the wheels turned, chocks or

stones positioned in front of the wheels

(when on a steep slope), you must always:

engage P (Park) mode;
always take the key with you when

leaving the vehicle.
WARNING Always engage the electric

parking brake before leaving the vehicle.

ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE

The car is equipped with electric parking

brake to guarantee better use and

optimal performance compared to a

manually operated parking brake.
The electric parking brake features a

switch, located on the central tunnel

fig. 136, a motor with caliper for each rear

wheel and an electronic control module.

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The electric parking brake can be

engaged in two ways:

manually

, by pulling the switch on the

central tunnel;

automatically

in "Safe Hold" or "Auto

Park Brake" conditions.
WARNING 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".
WARNING Should the vehicle battery

be faulty, to unlock the electric parking

brake the battery must be replaced.

Engaging the parking brake manually

Briefly pull the switch located on the

central tunnel to manually engage the

electric parking brake when the car 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

warning light on the instrument

panel and the LED on the switch fig. 136

turn on.
WARNING 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

central tunnel pulled as long as the brake

action is necessary.
The warning light

may switch on

with the hydraulic system temporarily

unavailable; in this case braking is

controlled by the motors.
The brake lights (stop) 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 central tunnel

to stop the braking action with the

vehicle in motion.
If, through this procedure, the vehicle

is braked until a speed below 2 mph

(3 km/h) is reached and the switch is kept

pulled, the parking brake will definitively

engage.
WARNING Driving the vehicle with the

electric parking brake engaged, or using

it several times to slow down the vehicle,

may cause severe damage to the braking

system.

Disengaging the electric parking brake

manually

In order to manually release the parking

brake, the ignition device should be at ON

position.
Moreover, you need to press the brake

pedal, then press the switch on the

central tunnel 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

warning light on the

instrument panel and the LED on the
switch fig. 136 turn off.
If the

warning light on the instrument

panel remains on with the electric

parking brake disengaged, this indicates

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a fault: in this case contact an Alfa

Romeo Dealership.
WARNING Never use gear position

P (Park) 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 PARKING BRAKE

OPERATING MODES

The electric parking brake may operate

as follows:

"Dynamic operating mode"

: this

mode is activated by pulling the switch

repeatedly whilst driving;

"Static engagement and release

mode"

: with the vehicle stationary, the

electric parking brake can be activated

by pulling the switch on the central

tunnel once. On the other hand, press the

switch and the brake pedal at the same

time to disengage the brake;

"Drive Away Release"

: (where

provided) the electric parking 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);
NOTE If the vehicle is equipped with

carbon-ceramic discs, before using

“Drive Away Release” mode and moving

the vehicle, it is necessary to buckle

the seat belts or manually release the

electric handbrake to prevent damage to

the carbon-ceramic discs themselves.

"Safe Hold"

: if the vehicle speed is

lower than 2 mph (3 km/h), the gear

lever is not in P (Park) position and the

driver's intention of leaving the vehicle is

detected, the electric parking brake will

automatically engage to hold the vehicle

in safety conditions;

"Auto Park Brake"

: if the vehicle

speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h), the

electric parking break will automatically

engage when the gear lever is in P (Park)

position. The LED on the switch located
on the central tunnel fig. 136 switches

on together with the warning light

on the instrument panel when the

parking brake is engaged and applied

to the wheels. Each automatic parking

brake engagement can be cancelled by

pressing the switch on the central tunnel

and at the same time moving the gear

lever for the transmission to position P

(Park).

SAFE HOLD

It is a safety function that automatically

engages the electric parking brake in the

event of a dangerous condition for the

vehicle.
If:

the car speed is below 2 mph (3 km/h);
a transmission mode other than P

(Park) 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 car is parked on roads which

gradient higher than 4%;
the electric parking brake engages

automatically to prevent vehicle

movement.
The Safe Hold function can be

temporarily disabled by pressing the

switch located on the central tunnel 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

18 mph (20 km/h) or the ignition device is

moved to STOP and then to ON.

WARNING

111)

In the case of parking manoeuvres

on roads on a gradient, the front wheels

must be steered towards the pavement

(when parking downhill), or in the opposite

direction if the car is parked uphill. Block the

wheels with a wedge or a stone if the car is

parked on a steep slope.

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112)

Never leave children alone in an

unattended car; make sure that when you

move away from the car, you have the key

with you.

113)

The electric parking brake must always

be engaged when leaving the car.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DISPLAY

The following information is shown on
the dedicated area of the display fig. 137:

in automatic mode

: the active mode

(P, R, N, D). In D (Drive) mode, when

changing gear using the steering wheel

lever (where provided), it also shows the

gear engaged with a 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).

D3

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GEAR LEVER

40)

The transmission is operated by means
of the control lever (1) fig. 138 which can

be used to select the following operating

modes:

P

= Park

R

= Reverse

N

= Neutral

D

= Drive, (automatic forward speed)

AutoStick

: + shifting to higher gear

in sequential driving mode / - shifting to

lower gear in sequential driving mode.
The positions diagram is illustrated on

the top of the lever.

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The letter corresponding to the selected

mode lights up and can be seen on the

instrument panel display.
To select one of the operating modes,

move the lever forwards or backwards

and press the brake pedal at the same

time.

To engage R (Reverse) mode, press
the pedal and the button (3) fig. 139 in

combination.
To pass from P (Park) mode directly to D

(Drive) mode, in addition to pressing the

brake pedal, it is also necessary to press

button (3).
To pass from R (Reverse) mode directly

to D (Drive) mode and vice versa, in

addition to pressing the brake pedal, it is

necessary to press button (3).

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The lever functions like a joystick, so

releasing it after giving the command,

it automatically returns to the centre

position.
The P (Park) mode can be enabled

pressing the P (Park) (2) fig. 138 button.
If using the gear shift in "sequential"

mode. you can activate it by moving the

lever from D (Drive) to the left and then

forward towards the - symbol or back

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towards the + symbol and the gear is

shifted.
To exit position P (Park), or to pass from

position N (Neutral) to position D (Drive)

or R (Reverse) when the car is stopped or

is moving at a low speed, the brake pedal

must also be pressed.
WARNING DO NOT accelerate while

shifting from position P (or N) to another

position.
WARNING After selecting a gear, wait

a few seconds before accelerating. This

precaution is particularly important with

engine cold.

TRANSMISSION OPERATING MODES

Park (P)

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41)

The transmission is locked in this mode.

The engine can be started in this mode.
WARNING Never try to engage the P

mode (Park) when the car is moving.

Before leaving the car, make sure this

mode is engaged (letter P shown on the

display) and that the parking brake is

engaged.

When parking on a flat surface

, first

engage the P mode and then engage the

parking brake.

Parking uphill

, before activating the

P mode, engage the parking brake,

otherwise it could be difficult to engage

the P mode.
To check that the P mode (Park) is

actually engaged, make sure P is

illuminated on the display.
It is not possible to select N (Neutral)

mode from P (Park) mode.

Automatic activation of P (Park) mode

P (Park) mode is automatically activated

if the following conditions are met

simultaneously:

D (Drive) or R (Reverse) mode is active;
the car’s speed is close to 0;
the brake pedal is released;
the driver’s seat belt is not fastened;
the driver’s door is open.

Reverse (R)

Select this mode only with the car at a

standstill.

42)

Neutral (N)

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It corresponds to neutral for a manual

transmission. The engine can be started

with the N mode (neutral) selected.
Engage the N mode in the case of

prolonged stops with engine running.
Also engage the electric parking brake.

Drive (D) - Automatic forward gear

Use this mode in normal driving

conditions.
Passage from D to P (Park) or R

(Reverse) modes must take place only

after releasing the accelerator pedal,

with car 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 car's optimal driving characteristics

are guaranteed in all the classic usage

conditions.

AutoStick - Manual (sequential)

shifting mode

In the case of frequent gearshifting (e.g.

for sport driving, when the car is driven

with a heavy load, on slopes, with strong

headwind or 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 car performance,

preventing overheating.

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It is possible to shift from D mode (Drive)

to sequential mode regardless of car

speed.

Activation

Starting from D (Drive) mode, to activate

the sequential drive mode, move the

lever to the left (– and + indication of the

trim). The gear engaged will be shown on

the display.
Gearshifting is made by moving the gear

lever forwards, towards symbol – or

backwards, towards symbol +.

Steering wheel stalks

(where provided)
The gear can be manually shifted also

by using the levers behind the steering

wheel, pull the right gear lever (+)

towards the steering wheel and release

it to engage a higher gear; perform the

same operation with the left lever (–) to
engage a lower gear fig. 140.
To engage N (Neutral): pull

simultaneously both levers.
To activate D (Drive) mode, from N

(Neutral), P (Parking) and R (Reverse):

push the brake pedal and the right lever

(+).

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WARNING 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 lever back in

position D (Drive) ("automatic" driving

mode).

Warnings

Do not downshift on slippery surfaces:

the drive wheels might lose grip with

following risk for the car to slip. This

could cause accidents or personal

injuries.

To select the correct gear for

maximum deceleration (engine brake),

just keep the gear lever pressed

forwards (–): the transmission goes to an

operating mode in which the car can slow

down easily.

The car 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.

TRANSMISSION EMERGENCY

FUNCTION

(where provided)
Transmission function is monitored

electronically for abnormal conditions.

If a condition that might damage

the transmission is detected, the

"transmission emergency" function is

activated.
In this condition, the transmission stays
in 4th gear, regardless of the selected

gear. The P (Park), R (Reverse) and N

(Neutral) modes continue to work.
The symbol might light up in the display

.

In the event of a "transmission

emergency" immediately contact the

nearest Alfa Romeo Dealership.

Temporary failure

If the warning light turns on, the failure

may be temporary, in which case,

proceed as follows to restore correct

transmission operation:

stop the car;

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engage P (Park) mode;
turn the ignition device to the STOP

position;

wait for about 10 seconds, then restart

the engine;

shift into the desired gear range.

If the problem is no longer detected,

the transmission will return to normal

operation.
WARNING In the event of a temporary

failure it is in any case recommended

to contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as

soon as possible.

GEAR ENGAGEMENT DISABLING

SYSTEM WITHOUT BRAKE PEDAL

PRESSED

This system prevents you from moving

the gear lever from P (Park) mode if the

brake pedal has not been previously

depressed.
To bring the gear lever to a position other

than P (Park), the ignition device must be

in position AVV (engine on) and the brake

pedal must be pressed.

PARK ENGAGEMENT DISABLING

WHEN ENGINE IS STOPPED

Only if strictly necessary (e.g. pushing

the car, conveyor car washing systems)

inhibit the automatic activation of P

mode (Park) when stopping the engine, or

proceed as described below:

car at a standstill;
N (neutral) mode activated;
press the ignition button for at least 3

seconds.
The automatic parking brake

engagement function when the engine

is stopped can also be deactivated on

the Connect system by selecting the

following functions on the main menu:

"Settings", "Driver Assistance" and

"Automatic Parking Brake".

GENERAL WARNINGS

Failure to comply with what is reported

below may damage the transmission:

select P mode (Park) only with the car

at a standstill;

select R mode (Reverse), or pass from

R to another mode only with the car at a

standstill and engine idling;

do not change between P (Park), R

(Reverse), N (Neutral) or D (Drive) modes

with engine running at a speed above

idling;

before activating any transmission

operating mode, fully depress the brake

pedal.
WARNING The unexpected movement

of the car can injure the occupants or

people nearby. Do not leave the car with

engine running: before getting out of the

passenger compartment always engage

the electric parking brake, select the P

mode (Park), stop the engine.

With the ignition device in the STOP

position, the transmission is blocked

in the P position (Park), to prevent

accidental car movement; on versions

equipped with Keyless Start, do not

leave the electronic key near the car (or

in a place accessible to children) and do

not leave the ignition device activated.
A child could activate the electric window

winders, other controls or even start the

engine; it is dangerous to select a mode

other than P (Park) or N (Neutral) at an

engine speed higher than idling.
If the brake pedal is not fully depressed

the car could rapidly accelerate.
Only engage the gear with engine

at idling, fully depressing the brake

pedal; if the transmission temperature

exceeds the normal operating limits, the

transmission control module may change

the gear engagement order and reduce

the drive torque; if the transmission
overheats the display shows the

symbol. In this case the transmission

could operate incorrectly until it

cools down; when using the car with

extremely low external temperatures,

the transmission operation may

change depending on the engine and

transmission temperature, as well

as car speed; activation of the torque
converter clutch and of the 7th or 8th

gear is inhibited until the transmission

oil is correctly warmed up. Complete

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operation of the transmission will be

enabled as soon as the fluid temperature

reaches the predefined value.

WARNING

114)

Never use position P (Park) instead of

the electric parking brake. Always engage

the electric parking brake when parking the

vehicle to avoid the acciental movement of

the vehicle.

115)

If the P (Park) position is not engaged,

the car could move and injure people. Before

leaving the car, make sure that the gear

lever is in position P and that the electric

parking brake is engaged.

116)

Do not shift the gear lever to N

(Neutral) and do not stop the engine when

driving on a downhill road. This type of

driving is dangerous and reduces the

possibility of intervening in the case of

variation of the road traffic or surface. You

risk losing control of your car and causing

accidents.

IMPORTANT

40)

There must be no objects (such as

bracelets for example) near or around the

gear lever, nor objects that protrude from

the glove compartment in front of the gear

lever, as they could interfere and obstruct

its movement, even if only temporarily.

41)

Before selecting P (Park) mode, bring

the ignition device to position ON and press

the brake pedal. Otherwise, the gear lever

may get damaged.

42)

Engage reverse only with the car

stationary, engine at idling speed and

accelerator fully released.

“Alfa DNA™ Pro” SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

This device allows different car response

modes to be selected according to

driving style and road conditions using
the selector fig. 141 (on the central

tunnel).

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d

= Dynamic (sports driving mode)

n

= Normal (mode for driving in normal

conditions)

a

= Advanced Efficiency (ECO driving

mode for maximum fuel savings)

RACE

= racing track driving mode

(where provided)

= adjusts the calibration of the

suspensions (where provided).
On some versions when the engine is

stopped, the selector always returns to

n

(Normal) mode.
When RACE mode is active, the selector

is illuminated in red.
The different modes are characterised

by different colours on the instrument

panel display:

Normal

: blue

Dynamic

: red

RACE

: yellow

Advanced Efficiency

: green

The different driving modes are

graphically different from the colour of

the frames and the contents only on the

"performance" screens.

Coasting function

(2.0 T4 MAir and 2.2 JTD versions)
The car has a "coasting" function, which is

available in driving modes "a" (Advanced

Efficiency) and "n" (Normal), and provides

fuel savings.
The function is automatically activated

by the driver when the accelerator is

released below a certain vehicle speed,

without simultaneously pressing the

brake pedal.
The coasting function is active when the

accelerator pedal is released only if the

speed is below 150 km/h.

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In this condition, the engine returns to

its idle state and the car decelerates

without the engine applying resistance

to the wheels. The engine is reconnected

to the transmission system the next time

the accelerator pedal is pressed.

DRIVING MODES

"Dynamic" Mode
Activation

It is activated by rotating the selector to

the letter "d", the displays light up in red
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ESC and ASR systems: intervention

thresholds that ensure more enjoyable,

sportier driving whilst guaranteeing the

stability of the car.
"Electronic Q2" system: the system is

calibrated to increase traction whilst

accelerating on bends, improving the

agility of the car.
Engine and gearbox/transmission:

adoption of sports mapping.

WARNING In "Dynamic" mode, the

sensitivity of the accelerator pedal

increases considerably. Consequently,

driving is less fluid and comfortable.
The "Performance" screen displays

parameters related to car stability,

the graphs illustrate the trend of the

longitudinal/lateral accelerations (G-

meter information), considering gravity

acceleration as a reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are displayed
on the right fig. 143.

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Deactivation

To deactivate the Dynamic mode, move

the selector to "n", Normal mode.

"Normal" Mode
Activation

It is activated by rotating the selector to

the letter "n", the displays light up in blue
fig. 144.

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Engine and gearbox/transmission:

standard response.
The "Performance" page graphically

reproduces some parameters closely

linked to the efficiency of the driving

style, with a view to limiting consumption
fig. 145.

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Deactivation

To deactivate the Normal mode, move

the selector to another mode ("d" or "a").