Dynamic Suspension (Active Shock Absorber System) - Alfa Romeo MiTo 2016 Owner's Handbook Manual

no messages or symbols are shown on
the display.
The device also acts on the dynamic car
control systems (engine, steering, ESC
system, instrument panel).
TURNING "Dynamic" MODE ON/OFF
4)
Activation
Move lever 1 upwards (to the letter "d")
and hold in this position for 0.5 seconds
until the corresponding LED lights up or
the word "Dynamic" appears on the
display.
Deactivation
Mover the lever 1 to the "Natural"
position.
1.4 Turbo MultiAir versions
Selecting the "Dynamic" operation mode,
the turbocharger overboost feature is
enabled. The engine management control
unit allows - in relation to the position of
the accelerator pedal and for a limited
time - maximum pressure levels to be
reached inside the turbocharger, with a
consequent increase in engine torque
with respect to that which is normally
possible.
This function is particularly useful
whenever maximum performance is
required for a short time (e.g. when
overtaking).
IMPORTANT During acceleration, when
the "Dynamic" function is used the
steering may shudder, which is typical of
a sports setting.
TURNING "All Weather" MODE ON/OFF
Activation
Move lever 1 downwards (to the letter
"a") and hold in this position for
0.5 seconds until the corresponding LED
lights up or the word "All Weather"
appears on the display.
Deactivation
To deactivate "All Weather" mode (and
return to "Natural"), carry out the same
procedure described for "Dynamic" mode,
but move lever 1 to "a".
IMPORTANT
4) "FAST" VERSION: Considering the high
levels of vehicle performance, it is
recommended to not use the "Dynamic"
mode when driving the first kilometres with
the vehicle in order to provide the
mechanical components with the necessary
running-in period.
DYNAMIC SUSPENSION (active
shock absorber system)
This system interacts with the "Alfa DNA"
system. The "Alfa DNA" system lever
allows you to choose three different
driving settings depending on the route
type and on the road surface (see
paragraph "Alfa DNA system").
In "Natural" and "All Weather" operating
mode, the active shock absorbers adjust
the car suspension to suit the route type
and the driving stresses, thus
considerably improving driving comfort
in particular on rough terrain.
The "Dynamic" operating mode produces
a sports driving setting characterised by
more responsive acceleration and
greater effort on the steering wheel to
give a sporty feeling. The shock absorber
damping action is also adjusted and
divided, to guarantee higher precision
and reactivity of the car, while
maintaining a good comfort level.
The driver will notice that the vehicle is
more precise when cornering and quicker
in changing direction.
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