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General Notes
When the vehicle is stopped and in gear, always keep the
brake pedal pressed until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
During prolonged stops with the engine running, it is advis-
able to keep the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
When stopped on an incline, always hold the vehicle in place
using the brakes. On steep inclines, Hill Start Assist (HSA)
will temporarily hold the vehicle in position when the brake
pedal is released. If the accelerator pedal is not applied after
a short time, the vehicle will roll back. Either reapply the
brake (to hold the vehicle) or press the accelerator to climb
the hill.
Only shift between FIRST (1) and REVERSE (R) when
completely stopped, with the brake pedal pressed.
When necessary, it is possible to engage FIRST (1), REVERSE
(R) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine off, the key at
MAR-ON and the brake pressed. In this case, wait at least
five seconds between one gear change and the next, in order
to safeguard the operation of the hydraulic system, and the
pump in particular.
For uphill departures, accelerate gradually but fully, imme-
diately after releasing the parking brake or the brake pedal;
this allows the engine speed to increase to provide more
torque at the wheels.
ALFA DNA SYSTEM (DYNAMIC VEHICLE CONTROL
SYSTEM)
This vehicle is equipped with an "Alfa DNA" system lever
(located on the center console). There are four modes of oper-
ation to be selected according to driving style and road
conditions:
• Dynamic (This mode alters the transmission's automatic
shift schedule for sportier driving [D]).
• Natural (mode for driving in normal conditions [N]).
• All Weather (mode for driving in poor grip conditions,
such as rain and snow [A]).
• Race (sports driving mode [D]).
This also acts on the dynamic vehicle control systems
(engine, gearbox/transmission, ESC system).
Alfa DNA Mode Selector
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