Engagement/Disengagement Of “Dynamic” Mofr - Alfa Romeo GIULIETTA Owner's Handbook Manual

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"Natural" mode
When "Natural" mode is selected, no
messages or symbols are shown on the
display.
ESC and ASR systems: intervention
thresholds aimed at comfort and safety
in normal grip and driving conditions.
"ELECTRONIC Q2" system: the
system is calibrated to ensure the best
driving comfort.
Steering wheel tuning: functions
aimed at comfort in normal conditions
of use.
DST: braking standard control
coordinated with ABS/ESC. Standard
control over lateral acceleration.
Oversteer compensation: a slight pulse
on the steering wheel encourages the
driver to carry out the most appropriate
manoeuvre.
Engine: standard response.
ENGAGEMENT/
DISENGAGEMENT OF
"Dynamic" MODE
IMPORTANT For versions/markets,
where provided, the "Dynamic" mode
cannot be activated until at least 250
km have been reached, in order to
guarantee the correct settling of the
gearbox components during the first
A0K0592 kilometres of the vehicle's life. If an
attempt to activate the system is made
before this limit, the display will show
a dedicated message to remind the
driver that this request cannot be
fulfilled.
Engagement
Move lever A fig. 75 upwards (next 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 (see fig. 78).
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Upon release, lever A returns to the
central position.
ESC and ASR: intervention thresholds
that allow more enjoyable, sportier
driving whilst guaranteeing stability of
the vehicle.
"ELECTRONIC Q2" system: the
system is calibrated to increase traction
whilst accelerating on bends,
improving the vehicle agility
Steering wheel tuning: uses the
sports mode function.
DST: braking standard control
coordinated with ABS/ESC. Standard
control over lateral acceleration.
Oversteering compensation depending
on the ESC/ASR intervention
thresholds: a slight movement on the
steering wheel encourages the driver to
carry out the most appropriate
manoeuvre.
Engine: prompter response +
Overboost to maximise torque (for
versions/markets, where provided).
RAB: by pre-positioning of the brake
pads (front and rear) following a rapid
release of the accelerator pedal to
reduce braking times, shorten stopping
distances and improve the brake pedal
feeling.
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