Sequential Driving Mode; “Kick-Down” Function; Integration With "Alfa Dna" System; Gearshifting Through Gear Lever - Alfa Romeo GIULIETTA Owner's Handbook Manual

"Kick-Down" function
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
function.
Integration with "Alfa
DNA" system
Operating the "Alfa DNA" system fig.
134, three different driving modes can
be selected:
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❒ "Dynamic": gear changes at higher
engine speeds. It enhances sporty
driving;
❒ "Natural": gear changes at low
engine speeds. It enhances comfort
and reduces consumption;
❒ "All Weather": driving programme on
roads with poor grip (e.g. snow, ice,
mud, etc.).
Gearshifting suggestion
With the transmission in automatic
mode (selector lever in position D),
when gearshifting is required by the
paddles on the steering wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided), the
system shifts to "Sequential mode",
with relevant displaying of the gear
engaged, for about 5 second.
When this time has elapsed, if the
paddles are not operated anymore, the
system goes back to the automatic
mode (D), with following displaying.
SEQUENTIAL DRIVING
MODE
In sequential driving mode, the
transmission works like a manual
gearbox.
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Gearshifting through
gear lever
Move the lever sideways (to the left)
from position D to the sequential
position:
❒ lever towards "+": engage higher
gear;
❒ lever towards "−": engage lower gear.
The lever correct position in "Sequential
mode" is signalled when the symbols
"+" and "−" switch on and the symbol D
switches off on the display (the gear
engaged only is shown on the display).
Gearshifting through
steering wheel paddles
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the steering wheel
paddles can be used to change gear
fig. 135.
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