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STARTING AND DRIVING 142 the drive torque; if the transmission symbol. In this case the transmission could operate incorrectly until it cools down; when using the car with extremely low external temperatures, the transmission operation may change depending on the engine and transmission temperature, as well as car speed; activation of the torque converter clutch and of the 7th or 8th gear is inhibited until the transmission oil is correctly warmed up. Complete operation of the transmission will be enabled as soon as the fluid temperature reaches the predefined value. WARNING 113) Never use position P (Park) instead of the electric parking brake. Always engage the electric parking brake when parking the vehicle to avoid the acciental movement of the vehicle. 114) If the P (Park) position is not engaged, the car could move and injure people. Before leaving the car, make sure that the gear lever is in position P and that the electric parking brake is engaged. 115) Do not shift the gear lever to N (Neutral) and do not stop the engine when driving on a downhill road. This type of driving is dangerous and reduces the possibility of intervening in the case of variation of the road traffic or surface. You risk losing control of your car and causing accidents. IMPORTANT 36) There must be no objects (such as bracelets for example) near or around the gear lever, nor objects that protrude from the glove compartment in front of the gear lever, as they could interfere and obstruct its movement, even if only temporarily. 37) Before selecting P (Park) mode, bring the ignition device to position ON and press the brake pedal. Otherwise, the gear lever may get damaged. 38) Engage reverse only with the car stationary, engine at idling speed and accelerator fully released. "ALFA DNA™" SYSTEM DESCRIPTION This device allows different car response modes to be selected according to driving style and road conditions using tunnel). d = Dynamic (sports driving mode) n = Normal (mode for driving in normal conditions) a = Advanced Efficiency (ECO driving mode for maximum fuel savings) RACE = racing track driving mode (where provided) = adjusts the calibration of the suspensions (where provided) 145 04026V0997EM On some versions when the engine is stopped, the selector always returns to n (Normal) mode. is illuminated in red. |