Semiautomatic Operation - Alfa Romeo GT Owner's Manual

SEMIAUTOMATIC OPERATION

(MANUAL)
In the MANUAL operating mode the dis-
play shows the gear engaged.
In this operating mode, the decision to
change gear is left to the driver who decides
the most appropriate moment.
fig. 124
The requests to change gear may take
place through:
– the control lever on the centre console
(A-fig. 124);
– the buttons on the steering wheel (fig.
125), which can be operated only when
the car speed exceeds 0.5 km/h.
The MANUAL operating mode is set
when, with the CITY mode selected, the
CITY button (A-fig. 126) is pressed
again, thereby cutting out the previously se-
lected mode.
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fig. 125
When changing gear it is not necessary
to release the accelerator pedal because the
Selespeed system directly controls the en-
gine in such a way as to:
– reduce and then increase engine torque;
– adapt the engine speed to the new gear
ratio engaged.
When downshifting, the engine is accel-
erated automatically to bring it to the speed
necessary with the new gear ratio.
Neutral (N) is accepted until the car speed
exceeds 40 km/h.
The reverse gear engagement command
(R) is accepted only if the car is station-
ary.
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