Electronic Automatic Gearbox (Sportronic) - Alfa Romeo 166 Booklet

ELECTRONIC
AUTOMATIC
GEARBOX
(SPORTRONIC)
(optional for versions/markets where
applicable)
The Sportronic is an automatic gearbox
with four speeds plus reverse (3.0 V6
24V version) and five speeds plus reverse
(JTD 20V Multijet version) with self-
adapting control (i.e. capable of adapting
to the driver's driving style), which trans-
mits power continuously and with very
fast electrohydraulic gear engagement
times.
STARTING THE ENGINE
The engine can be started only with the
gearshift lever in the P or N position.
For safety reasons, it is advisable to start
the engine with the brake pedal pressed.
IMPORTANT When moving off, after
starting the engine, do not press the ac-
celerator pedal before and during the
movement of the gearshift lever. This is
particularly important when the engine is
cold.
MOVING OFF
After starting the engine, with the en-
gine idling and keeping the brake pedal
pressed, move the gearshift lever to posi-
tion D. Release the brake pedal and grad-
ually press the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT Movement of the lever
from position P is allowed only with the
ignition key at MAR and the button on
the lever and the brake pedal pressed.
The 3.0 V6 24V version features an au-
tomatic winter driving programme (de-
scribed in the following pages), whereas
the JTD 20V Multijet version features a
specific function enabling to engage at s-
tandstill up to the 3rd gear (in sequential
mode) to guarantee pickup even under
extreme grip conditions, in addition to
ASR assistance.
Do not attempt to ob-
tain peak performance
until the engine has
reached normal operating tem-
perature.
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