transmission Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2015 Owner's Manual

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SEATS
❒Adjustments ....................................... 17
ALFA DNA SYSTEM
❒Operation ........................................... 66
MANUAL GEARBOX
❒Using the gearbox/transmission ..........150
HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
❒Operation ........................................... 44
HANDBRAKE
❒Activation ............................................149
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

Warning lights on
panelWhat it means What to do
redALFA TCT FAILURE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning
light switches on but should switch off after a few
seconds.
The warning light flashes (together with a
message in the display and an acoustic signal) to
indicate that the transmission is faulty.
The warning light can switch on even in case of
transmission overheating, after a particularly
demanding use. In this case an engine
performance limitation is carried out.Contact an Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
If it is necessary to start the engine with a
transmission failure, follow the procedure
described in the "Alfa TCT" paragraph, in chapter
"Starting and driving".
redINCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light (or symbol on the display) lights
up when one or more doors or the tailgate are not
closed correctly. An acoustic signal is activated
with the doors open and the car moving.
On some versions the warning light (or symbol on
the display) also lights up when the bonnet is not
closed correctly.
redSPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The warning light switches on when the car
exceeds the speed limit value set in the Setup
Menu (e.g. 120 km/h).
On some versions a message is shown along
with a symbol on the display, and an acoustic
signal is emitted.
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IMPORTANT
16) In the first period of use, we
recommend not to demand
maximum performance from the
car (for instance excessive
accelerations, extended travel at
maximum speed, sudden braking,
etc.).
17) With the engine off, do not leave
the key in the ignition switch on
MAR-ON to prevent draining
the battery.
18) A quick burst on the accelerator
before turning off the engine
serves absolutely no practical
purpose; it wastes fuel and is
especially damaging to
turbocharged engines.
19) If the
warning light flashes
for about 1 minute after starting
or during prolonged cranking, this
indicates a fault in the glow plug
preheating system. If the engine
starts, you may use the car
normally, but should contact an
Alfa Romeo Dealership as soon as
possible.
PARKING
Always remove the ignition key when
leaving the car.
When parking and leaving the car,
proceed as follows:
❒engage a gear (1st gear if parked
uphill or reverse if facing downhill)
and leave the wheels turned;
❒stop the engine and engage the
handbrake.
Block the wheels with a wedge or a
stone if the car is parked on a steep
slope.
On versions equipped with Alfa TCT
transmission, before releasing the brake
pedal, wait for letter P to be displayed.
IMPORTANTNEVERleave the car
with the gearbox in neutral (or, on
versions equipped with Alfa TCT
transmission, before placing the gear
lever at P).
HANDBRAKE
To engage it, pull lever A fig. 126
upwards until the car is secured.
When the handbrake is engaged and
the ignition key is at MAR-ON, the
warning light will switch on in the
instrument panel.To release it, raise lever A slightly, hold
down button B and lower the lever:
the
warning light on the instrument
panel switches off.
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IMPORTANT Carry out these
manoeuvres with the brake pedal
pressed.
IMPORTANT For cars equipped with a
front armrest, lift it up to ensure that
it does not interfere with the action of
the handbrake.
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ALFA TCT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
IN BRIEF
The car can be equipped with an
electronically managed Alfa TCT
6-speed automatic transmission
where gearshifting takes place
automatically according to the
instantaneous car usage parameters
(car speed, road gradient and
accelerator pedal position).
The new transmission is an absolute
innovation as it matches the
Start&Stop system with the most
recent alternative to traditional
automatic transmissions with built-in
torque converter.
Manual gearshifting can still occur
thanks to the sequential mode
position of the gear lever.
SELECTOR LEVER
The lever fig. 128 (left hand drive
versions) or fig. 129 (right hand drive
versions), can be placed in the following
positions:
❒P= Park
❒R= Reverse❒N= Neutral
❒D= Drive, (automatic forward speed)
❒+= Sequential upshifting
❒−= Sequential downshifting
If the lever is used in sequential mode,
moving the latter from D to the left,
the positions towards + or – are
unstable.
The lever has a button A, which must
be pressed to move the lever to P or R.DISPLAY
The display can show the following:
❒in automatic driving mode, the
gear selected (P, R, N, D). With
lever in position D (Drive), the display
will show D and the gear engaged
(e.g. D3 - see fig. 130).
❒in sequential driving mode, the
manual engagement of a (higher
or lower) gear, with the relevant
number fig. 131;
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POSITIONS OF THE
LEVER
Park (P)
Position P corresponds to the neutral
position of the transmission and locks
drive wheels mechanically.
It should only be engaged with the car
stationary and the handbrake should be
applied, if necessary.
With the ignition key at MAR-ON or with
engine running, or when the engine
switches off, if the gear lever is not
correctly positioned in P, letter P starts
flashing on the gear lever trim.
In this case, move the lever correctly to
position P.
21)
The ignition key can be removed only
when the lever is in position P. Moving
the lever from P to D must be
performed only when the car is
stationary and the engine at idling
speed.
Shifting from P to any other position of
the selector lever, with ignition key in
MAR-ON position, must be made
pressing the brake pedal and using the
button on the gear lever (see paragraph
"Selector lever").
If the battery is flat, to release the lever
you need to remove the gaiter and
operate the lever A fig. 132.IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car
before having positioned the selector
lever in P.
Reverse (R)
The engine cannot be started with the
lever in position R.
Shifting from R to N or D is free, while
shifting from R to P can be made by the
button on the gear lever, with engine
at idling speed.
22)
Neutral (N)
It corresponds to neutral for a standard
manual gearbox. The engine can be
started with the lever in position N.
Engage N in case of prolonged stops.
To move the lever from position N,
release the accelerator and make sure
the engine is stable at idling speed.Shifting from N to D is free, while
shifting from N to R or P can only be
made by the button on the gear lever.
Drive (D) - Automatic
forward gear
It is the lever position in standard
running conditions.
Shifting from D to N is free, while
shifting from D to R or P can only be
made by the button on the gear lever.
Sequential mode (+ / –)
Shifting the lever from position D on
side in stable position, the transmission
is used in sequential mode.
Shifting the lever in unstable position (+
or −) gears are changed.
Important information
IMPORTANT All movements of the gear
lever must be performed with car
stationary and engine idling only.
The drive wheels are mechanically
locked in position P.
Shifting from P to R is possible with
brake pedal pressed and button on
gear lever pressed.
Shifting from R to N and from N to D is
free.
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In both cases, if the described
conditions and times are not respected,
the ignition key will be automatically
locked.
To remove the key, turn it to MAR-ON
and then to STOP.
IMPORTANT If the battery is flat and the
ignition key is engaged, the latter is
locked in position. To remove the key
manually, pull up the handbrake and
insert the screwdriver supplied in the
hole under the dashboard fig. 133
pressing slightly, until the key is
removed.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
accelerator should not be pressed in
this case.
IMPORTANT The inconsistency
between the speed actually engaged
(shown on the display) and the position
of the gear lever is indicated by the
letter corresponding to the position of
the lever flashing on the trim (also
accompanied by an acoustic signal).
This condition should not be interpreted
as an operational fault, but simply as a
request by the system to repeat the
manoeuvre.
IMPORTANT With engine running and
car stationary, in "Sequential mode",
the request for engaging 2
ndgear is not
accepted by the system (whether the
brake pedal is pressed or not).If, with 1
stgear or reverse (R) engaged,
the following conditions occur:
❒road slope over 5%;
❒clutch overheated;
❒engine torque constant for a given
period (e.g. if the car hits the
pavement or is parked downhill/
uphill);
car movement is achieved by pressing
the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT With handbrake released
and brake pedal released, engine at
idling speed and gear lever in position
D, R or sequential, pay the utmost care
because the car can move even
without the operation of the accelerator
pedal. This condition can be used
with the car on a level surface during
tight parking manoeuvres using the
brake pedal only.
AUTOMATIC DRIVING
MODE
D can be selected from sequential
operation in any driving conditions.
In automatic driving mode, the best
ratio is selected by the electronic
transmission control unit depending on
speed, engine load (accelerator pedal
position) and gradient of the road.
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“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:
❒“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.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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To use the paddles on the steering
wheel, the gear lever must be in
"Sequential mode" or in D:
❒steering wheel paddle "+" (pulling
paddle towards driver fig. 136):
engage higher gear;
❒steering wheel paddle "-" (pulling
paddle towards driver fig. 136):
engage lower gear.The engagement of a lower or higher
gear is only permitted if the engine revs
allow it.
If the car is stopped with a higher gear
than 1
stengaged, the transmission
will automatically engage 1stgear.
"Launch Control"
Function
The "Launch Control" strategy permits
high-performance starting.
With the car stationary, proceed as
follows to activate this function:
❒operate the “Alfa DNA” system and
activate the "Dynamic" driving mode;
❒depress the brake pedal with your left
foot and, simultaneously, fully
depress the accelerator pedal with
your right foot;
❒release the brake pedal: in this way a
more "lively" start is achieved.When the brake pedal is released, the
car will start with maximum
acceleration. Despite the "Sequential
mode", the car will autonomously shift
the gear to guarantee max.
acceleration, once the correct shifting
speed has been reached.
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To abandon the strategy, simply
interrupt the above sequence
of operations or release the accelerator
pedal.
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
For safety reasons, an acoustic signal is
heard when:
❒the driver's side door is opened with
engine running and the gear lever is
in a position other than P;
❒engine is switched off with gear lever
in a position other than P.
With the car stationary, the engine
started and (1st), (D) or (R) gear
engaged, the system activates the
acoustic signal and automatically
places the transmission in neutral (N)
when:
❒the accelerator and/or brake pedals
are not pressed for at least 3 minutes
with creeping deactivated (for
example with handbrake engaged);
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❒shift gear using the gear lever or the
steering wheel paddle "−" (pulling
the paddle towards the driver as
previously described): rpm are thus
increased from 2750 to 4500; (1.4
Petrol versions) and from 1700 to
2700 (2.0 JTD
Mversions);

❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer
than 10 minutes;
❒the driver's door is opened with
creeping deactivated (for example
with handbrake engaged) without
pressing brake and/or accelerator
pedals;
❒a fault has been detected in the
transmission.
IMPORTANT Shifting to neutral (N) -
operated by the system - involves
a situation of inconsistency between
gear lever position and gear engaged.
The manoeuvre is accompanied by
an acoustic inconsistency signal. This
acoustic signal continues until the gear
lever is placed in P or N, to restore
the correct transmission operation
conditions.
PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, with the brake pedal
pressed, P must be engaged and, in
case of parking uphills/downhills, the
handbrake must be engaged.
Before releasing the brake pedal, wait
until P appears on the display.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car
before having positioned the lever in P.TOWING THE CAR
Make sure that the transmission is in
neutral (N), checking that the car moves
when pushed, and proceed in the
same way as for towing a normal car
with a manual gearbox.
IMPORTANT If the transmission cannot
be put in neutral (N), do not tow the
car and contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership. Should the lever be in P,
release it before towing (see paragraph
"Positions of the lever").
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
With car stationary and gear engaged,
always keep the brake pedal pressed
until you decide to set off, then release
the brake and accelerate gradually.
During prolonged stops with the engine
running, it is advisable to keep the
transmission in neutral (N).
To protect the clutch, never use the
accelerator to keep the car stationary
(for example when stopped uphills/
downhills): clutch overheating could
damage it. Use the brake pedal instead
or the handbrake and only press the
accelerator pedal when you wish to set
off.If reverse (R) is engaged, only engage
the 1stgear (or vice versa) when the car
is completely stopped.
Although it is highly inadvisable, if you
are driving downhill and, for unexpected
reasons, you let the car move forward
with the transmission in neutral (N),
when there is a request to engage
a gear, depending on the speed of the
car, the system will automatically
engage the best gear for the correct
transmission of drive torque to the
wheels.
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IMPORTANT
21) If the car is on a gradient, always
pull the handbrake BEFORE
placing the gear lever in P.
22) Engage reverse only with the car
stationary, engine at idling speed
and accelerator fully released.
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STARTING THE
ENGINE
Contact the Alfa Romeo Dealership
immediately if the warning light
stays on constantly on the
instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, start the engine
using an auxiliary battery with the same
capacity or a little higher than the flat
one.
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Proceed as follows to start the car:
❒connect the positive terminal (+) fig.
138 of the auxiliary battery only to
the point indicated on the car battery
(writing OK) and nowhere else;
❒with a second lead, connect the
negative terminal(−)oftheauxiliary
battery to an earthing point
on
the engine or the gearbox/
transmission of the car to be started;
❒start the engine; when the engine has
been started, remove the leads
reversing the order above.
For versions with Start&Stop system, in
case of starting by auxiliary battery,
refer to the paragraph “Start&Stop
system” in the chapter “Getting to know
your car”.If after a few attempts the engine does
not start, contact the Alfa Romeo
Dealership.
BUMP STARTING
Never jump start the engine by pushing,
towing or coasting downhill.
IMPORTANT
24) Do not connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries
directly! If the auxiliary battery is
installed on another car, prevent
accidental contact between
metallic parts of the two cars.
25) Never use a fast battery charger
to start the engine as this could
damage the electronic systems
and the ignition and engine fuel
supply control units.
WARNING
112) This procedure must be
performed by qualified personnel
as incorrect actions may cause
high-intensity electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is
poisonous and corrosive: avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Keep
naked flames away from the
battery. No smoking. Do not cause
sparks.
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