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OPERATING MODES
The gearbox can work in two operating
modes:
❒the first manual type (MANUAL), in
which the driver decides directly when
to change gear;
❒the second completely automatic (AU-
TO), in which the system decides when
to make the gear change. It is possible
to use the ECOfunction (Economy)
with this logic which reduces con-
sumption. To activate this function,
press button E-fig. 3on the gear trim.
The selection of the gear and the oper-
ating mode (MANUAL or AUTO) is
made using control lever A-fig. 1in the
centre console.
fig. 3F0H0732m
With the car stationary and the key ex-
tracted the lever can be moved
with/without the brake pedal pressed. The
system does not carry out any action af-
ter the lever has been moved and remains
in the gear memorized before the key was
removed.
IMPORTANT With the engine started,
any mistake between the lever position
and the gear actually engaged is signalled
by a buzzer until consistency is restored.
CONTROL LEVER
The control lever A-fig. 1, located in the
dashboard, is the multistable floating type,
in other words it has three stable and
three unstable positions.
The three stable positions correspond to
neutral (N), reverse (R) and the middle
position between the unstable positions
(+) and (–) fig. 1.
The unstable positions, in other words
those that are abandoned as soon as the
lever is released, are the position request-
ing a higher gear (+), the position request-
ing a lower gear (–) and the automatic op-
erating mode request position (A/M).
The return to manual mode takes place
by returning the lever to position (A/M)
fig. 3.
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If theECOfunction is used, the display
will show the letter E(Economy) next to
the gear engaged fig. 5.
IMPORTANT If 10 seconds elapse with
the ignition key in the MARposition and
the display does not show the gear en-
gaged, turn the key to the STOPposi-
tion, wait for the display to go out and
then repeat the manoeuvre. If the fault
persists, contact a Fiat Dealership.STARTING THE ENGINE
The system allows the engine to be start-
ed both with a gear engaged and with the
gearbox in neutral (N); the brake pedal
must be pressed first though. It is advis-
able to place the gear lever in neutral (N)
before starting the engine.
After start-up:
❒the gearbox automatically engages neu-
tral (N)
❒the lever A-fig. 1remains in the same
position as prior to switching off the en-
gine
❒the reconfigurable multifunction display
shows the letter (N) and, when the
brake pedal is released, a buzzer signals
any inconsistency between the position
of the lever and the gear engaged
❒the following gears can be engaged 1st,
2ndor reverse (R).
IMPORTANT If there is a starting request
with the gearbox in a position other than
Nand without the brake pedal pressed,
the reconfigurable multifunction display
will show a dedicated message (see
“Warning lights and messages” paragraph).
In this case, repeat the starting manoeu-
vre by pressing by brake pedal. IMPORTANT When the driver’s door is
opened, the system activates the hy-
draulics so that they are prepared for the
subsequent starting of the engine.
IMPORTANT If start-up is requested with
the gearbox faulty, run the “Delayed start-
up” procedure (see associated messages):
if the ignition key is turned to the AVVpo-
sition for at least 7 seconds with the brake
pressed, the engine will be started. The sys-
tem will remain in a recovery situation
(highest permitted gear 3rd, Automatic
mode not available). If the engine does not
start, contact a Fiat Dealership.
fig. 6F0H1243g
If the engine fails to start
with a gear engaged, the po-
tentially dangerous situtation due to
the fact that the gearbox is auto-
matically placed in neutral will be sig-
nalled by a buzzer.
WARNING
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