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transmission control system downshifts
(kick-down function).
IMPORTANT When driving on roads
with poor grip (snow, ice, etc.) avoid
activating the Kick-down function.
Gearshifting suggestion
With the transmission in automatic
mode (selector lever in position D),
when gearshifting is required by
the paddles on the steering wheel
(where provided), the system shifts
to "Sequential mode" ("Autostick"),
displaying the engaged gear for about
5 seconds.
When this time has elapsed, if the
paddles are not operated anymore, the
system goes back to the automatic
mode (D), with following displaying.
AUTOSTICK - Sequential
mode
In the case of frequent gearshifting (e.g.
when the car is driven with a heavy
load, on slopes, with strong headwind
or when towing heavy trailers), it is
recommended to use the Autostick
(sequential shifting) mode to select and
keep a lower fixed ratio.
In these conditions, using a lower
gear improves vehicle performance
and prolongs the transmission's life,
limiting gearshifting and preventing
overheating.
It is possible to shift from position
D (Drive) to the sequential mode
regardless of car speed.
Activation
With gear lever in position D (Drive),
to activate the sequential drive mode,
move the lever to the left (– and +
indication of the panel). The gear
engaged will be shown on the display.
Gearshifting is made by moving the
gear lever forwards, towards symbol –
or backwards, towards symbol +.
Deactivation
To deactivate the sequential driving
mode, bring the gear lever back to
position D (Drive), automatic mode.
CONTROLS ON THE
STEERING WHEEL
(where provided)
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On some versions, the transmission
can be managed sequentially using the
steering wheel controls fig. 93.
93 F1B0661
To allow use of the steering wheel
controls, the gear lever must be set
on D (Drive) or in the central position
between (+) and (–):
steering wheel paddle (+) (pulling
paddle towards driver): engage higher
gear;
steering wheel paddle (–) (pulling
paddle towards driver): engage lower
gear.
The engagement of a lower (or higher)
gear is only permitted if the engine revs
allow it.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine is allowed only
when the gear lever is in position P
or N. Therefore, when the engine is
started, the system will be at position
N or P (the latter means neutral, but
with the vehicle's wheels are locked
mechanically).
MOVING THE CAR
To move the car, from P press the
brake pedal and, using the button on
the gear lever, move the lever to the
desired position (D, R or "Sequential
mode"). The display will show the gear
engaged.
When the brake pedal is released,
the car starts moving forwards or
backwards, as soon as the manoeuvre
is activated ("creeping" effect). The
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