Automatic Driving Mode - Alfa Romeo ALFA TCT Supplement Manual

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If, with 1 gear or reverse (R) engaged, the following conditions
occur:
❒ road slope of more than 5%;
❒ clutch overheated;
❒ engine torque constant for a given period (e.g. if the car hits the
pavement or is parked downhill/uphill);
car movement is achieved by pressing the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT With handbrake released and brake pedal released,
engine at idling speed and gear lever in position D, R or sequential, pay
the utmost care because the car can move even without the operation of
the accelerator pedal.
This condition can be used with the car on a level surface during
tight parking manoeuvres using the brake pedal only.
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AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE

D can be selected from sequential operation in any driving
conditions.
In automatic driving mode, the best ratio is selected by the
electronic transmission control unit according to speed, engine load
(accelerator pedal position) and gradient of the road.
To resume speed quickly, when the accelerator pedal is pressed
fully, the transmission control system downshifts (kick-down
function).
IMPORTANT When driving on roads with poor grip conditions (snow,
ice, etc.) avoid activating the kick-down device.
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