Alfa Romeo Giulia GTA Owner's Handbook Manual page 107

precaution is particularly important with
engine cold.
TRANSMISSION OPERATING MODES
AutoStick - Manual (sequential)
shifting mode
In the case of frequent shifting (e.g.
during sporty driving, when the car is
driven with a heavy load, on gradients, or
with strong headwind), it is advisable to
use the AutoStick (sequential shifting)
mode to select and keep in a lower gear.
In these conditions, the use of a lower
gear improves vehicle performance,
preventing overheating.
It is possible to shift from D mode (Drive)
to sequential mode regardless of vehicle
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 instrument panel display.
Gearshifting is made by moving the gear
lever forwards, towards symbol – or
backwards, towards symbol +.
Steering wheel stalks
Manual shifting is possible using the
paddles positioned behind the steering
wheel.
Pull the right shift paddle (+) towards
the steering wheel and release it to shift
up. Do the same operation with the left
paddle (-) to shift down fig. 95.
To engage N (Neutral), pull both levers
simultaneously.
To activate D (Drive) mode, from N
(Neutral), P (Parking) and R (Reverse)
position: 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 of the instrument panel with the
engaged gear shown next to it.
Deactivation
To deactivate the sequential driving
mode, bring the gear lever back in
position D (Drive) ("automatic" drive
mode).
"LAUNCH MODE" FUNCTION
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The "Launch Mode" function is used for
racing starts.
Activating this function optimises
gear shifts during acceleration from a
standstill.
The instrument panel display shows the
icon illustrated in fig. 96, which may
be one of two colours:
icon green: function active;
icon grey: function not active/not
available.
The following conditions must be met in
order to perform a "Launch Mode" start:
engine oil temperature within correct
parameters;
no failures in engine or car's electronic
systems;
car at a standstill on a flat road
surfaces with the wheels straight;
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electric parking brake not engaged.
There is a pause time of 45 seconds
between activations.
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