2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia display

Brake/Transmission
Shift Interlock System
This vehicle is equipped with a Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock system
(BTSI) that holds the gear selector in
PARK (P) unless the brakes are applied.
This system prevents you from moving
the gear selector from position PARK
(P) unless the brakes are applied.
To shift the transmission out of PARK
(P), the ignition must be cycled to the
AVV mode (engine running or not) and
the brake pedal must be pressed.
Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock
Disabling
Only if strictly necessary (e.g. pushing
the vehicle, conveyor vehicle washing
systems) inhibit the automatic activation
of PARK (P) mode when stopping the
engine, or proceed as described below:
1. Car at a standstill.
2. NEUTRAL (N) mode activated.
3. Push the ignition button for at least
three seconds.
The automatic park brake engagement
function when the engine is stopped
can also be deactivated on the Connect
system by selecting the following
functions on the main menu: "Settings",
"Driver Assistance" and "Automatic
Parking Brake".
Important Notes
Failure to comply with what is reported
below may damage the transmission:
Shift into PARK (P) mode only with
the vehicle at a standstill.
Select REVERSE (R) mode, or pass
from REVERSE to another mode only
with the vehicle at a standstill and
engine idling.
Do not change between PARK (P),
REVERSE (R), NEUTRAL (N) or DRIVE
(D) modes with engine running at a
speed above idling.
Before activating any transmission
operating mode, fully depress the brake
pedal.
Note: The unexpected movement of
the vehicle can injure the occupants or
people nearby. Do not leave the vehicle
with engine running: before getting out
of the passenger compartment always
engage the electric park brake, select
the PARK (P) mode, stop the engine.
With the ignition device in the STOP
position, the transmission is locked in
the PARK (P) position in order to
prevent accidental vehicle movement. If
equipped with keyless ignition, do not
leave the key fob near the vehicle (or in
a place accessible to children), and do
not leave the ignition on. A child could activate the electric
windows, other controls, or even start
the engine; it is dangerous to select a
mode other than PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N) at an engine speed higher than
idling.
If the brake pedal is not fully depressed,
the vehicle could rapidly accelerate.
Only engage the gear with engine at
idling while fully depressing the brake
pedal. If the transmission temperature
exceeds the normal operating limits, the
transmission control unit may change
the gear engagement order and reduce
the drive torque. If the transmission
overheats, the display shows the
symbol. In this case, the
transmission could operate incorrectly
until it cools down.
When using the vehicle with extremely
low external temperatures, the
transmission operation may change
depending on the engine and
transmission temperature, as well as
vehicle speed. Activation of the torque
converter clutch and of the eighth or
ninth 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.
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ALFA DNA PRO
SYSTEM
“Alfa DNA Pro” System
(Car Dynamic Control
System)
This vehicle is equipped with a “Alfa
DNA” system selector (located on the
center console). There are four modes
of operation to be selected according
to driving style and road conditions:
d = Dynamic (sports driving mode).
n = Normal (mode for driving in
normal conditions).
a = Advanced Efficiency (ECO driving
mode for maximum fuel savings).
RACE = track race driving mode
(if equipped).
= adjusts the calibration of the
active suspension (if equipped). Unlike the other modes, the RACE
position does not latch; therefore, by
rotating the selector to RACE, it will
return to its initial position "d".
The symbol of the active mode lights up
in red on the selector.
On the instrument panel display, the
different modes are characterized by
different colors:
Normal - Blue
Dynamic - Red
RACE - Yellow
Advanced Efficiency - Green
Each driving mode is graphically
different in frame color and contents of
each individual "performance" screen.
Driving Modes
"Normal" Mode
“Normal” Mode is characterized by
reduced engine performance and ECO
shifting strategy for the automatic
transmission.
Activation
It is activated by rotating the selector to
the letter "n", the displays light up in
blue.
07076S0004EM“Alfa DNA Pro” System Selector
07076S0003EMMode Display
07116S0002EMNormal Mode
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The "Performance" screen graphically
reproduces some parameters closely
linked to the efficiency of the driving
style, with a view to limiting
consumption.
"Dynamic" Mode
Activation
It is activated by rotating the selector to
the letter "d", the displays light up in
red.ESC and ASR systems: intervention
thresholds that ensure more enjoyable,
sportier driving while guaranteeing the
stability of the car.
Engine and transmission: adoption of
sports mapping.
Note:
In "Dynamic", the sensitivity of the
accelerator pedal increases
considerably. Consequently, driving is
less fluid and comfortable.
07116S0001EMNormal Mode Performance Display
07116S0003EMDynamic Mode07116S0006EMDynamic Mode Performance
Display
The "Performance" screen displays
parameters related to vehicle stability,
the graphs illustrate the trend of the
longitudinal/lateral accelerations
(G-meter information), considering
gravity acceleration as a reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are displayed
on the right.
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“Race” Mode — If Equipped
Activation
It is activated by rotating the selector to
position "Race", the displays light up in
yellow.
Engine and transmission: adoption of
sports mapping.
Note:
It is recommended to activate this
mode at the track.
In "Race", the sensitivity of the
accelerator pedal increases
considerably. Consequently, driving is
less fluid and comfortable. The "Performance" screen displays
parameters related to vehicle stability,
the graphs illustrate the trend of the
longitudinal/lateral accelerations
(G-meter information), considering
gravity acceleration as a reference unit.
The screen displays the lateral and
longitudinal acceleration peaks.
Note:
If the brake system overheats,
this is communicated by the Connect
system. In this case, allow the system
to cool for a few minutes by driving the
vehicle normally without operating the
brakes. "Advanced Efficiency" Mode
Activation
It is activated by rotating the selector to
the letter "a", the displays light up in
green.
ESC and ASR systems: intervention
thresholds aimed at ensuring maximum
safety in low-grip driving conditions. It is
advisable to select "Advanced
Efficiency" mode in the presence of
low-grip road surfaces.
Engine and transmission: standard
response.
The "Performance" screen graphically
displays some parameters closely
related to the vehicle consumption.
07116S0004EMRace Mode
05036S0014EMRace Mode Performance Display
07116S0005EMAdvanced Efficiency Mode
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Driving Mode Deactivation
To deactivate any driving mode, simply
move the selector to any other mode.Note:
When the engine is next started, the
"Advanced Efficiency", "Dynamic" and
"Normal" mode selected previously is
retained. The system will reactivate in
"Advanced Efficiency", "Dynamic" or
"Normal" mode, depending on which
mode was selected before the engine
was stopped.
When the engine is next started, the
"Race" mode selected previously is
not retained. The system will
reactivate in "Dynamic" mode.
It is not possible to go directly from
"Dynamic" mode to "Advanced
Efficiency" mode and vice versa. You
must always activate the “Normal”
mode first and then select the other
mode.
ALFA ACTIVE
SUSPENSION (AAS)
— IF EQUIPPED
The vehicle's electronic suspension
management system is aimed at
optimizing the vehicle's performance.
The system continuously monitors the
damping of the suspension through the
actuator installed on each shock
absorber. The calibration of the shock
absorbers can be adjusted to the
conditions of the road surface and to
the dynamic conditions of the vehicle,
improving its comfort and road
handling.
The driver can choose, even while
driving, (only in "d" or "Race" mode),
between two types of suspension
calibration: a more sporty ride or a
more comfortable one.
By pushing the button, the system will
work with the shock absorber
calibration which favors driving comfort.
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If the system fails, the following symbol
will appear in the instrument cluster
display
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STOP/START EVO
Stop/Start Evo
The Stop/Start Evo system
automatically shuts off the engine
during a vehicle stop if the required
conditions are met. Releasing the brake
pedal or accelerator pedal will
automatically restart the engine.
The function was developed to increase
vehicle efficiency by reducing fuel
consumption, gas emissions, and
sound pollution.
Operating Mode
Stopping the Engine
With vehicle at a standstill and brake
pedal pressed, the engine switches off
if the gear selector is in a position other
than REVERSE (R).
The system does not operate when the
gear selector is in REVERSE (R), in
order to making parking maneuvers
easier.
In the event of stops uphill, engine
switching off is disabled to make the
"Hill Start Assist" function available
(works only with running engine).NOTE: The engine can only be
automatically stopped after having run
at about 6 mph (10 km/h). After an
automatic restart, to stop the engine
you only need to move the vehicle
exceed a speed of 0.3 mph (0.5 km/h).
Engine stopping is signaled by the
symbol lighting up on the instrument
cluster display.
Restarting the Engine
To restart the engine, release the brake
pedal.
With brake pressed, if the gear selector
is in automatic mode - DRIVE (D) - the
engine can be restarted by moving the
gear selector to REVERSE (R) or
NEUTRAL (N) or "AutoStick".
With brake pressed, if the gear selector
is in "AutoStick" mode, the engine can
be restarted by moving the gear
selector to "+" or "–", or REVERSE (R)
or NEUTRAL (N).
When the engine has been stopped
automatically, keeping the brake pedal
pressed, the brake can be released
keeping the engine off by quickly
shifting the gear selector to PARK (P).
To restart the engine, just move the
gear selector out of a position other
than PARK (P).
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System Manual
Activation/Deactivation
To manually activate/deactivate the
system, push the button located in the
control panel on the left of the steering
wheel.
System Activation
The activation of the system is indicated
by the
symbol lighting up on the
display. In this condition, the light on the
buttonisoff.
System Deactivation
A message will appear on the display
when the system is deactivated. In this
condition, the light on the button is on.
Note: Each time the engine is started,
the system is activated regardless of
where was when it was previously
switched off.
Possible Reasons The
Engine Does Not
Autostop
For higher comfort and increased
safety, and to reduce emissions, there
are certain conditions where the engine
will not stop despite the system being
active, such as:
Engine still cold.
Especially cold outside temperature.
Battery not sufficiently charged.
Driver's door not shut.
Driver's seat belt not fastened.
Reverse gear engaged (e.g. for
parking maneuvers).
With the automatic climate control
active, an adequate cabin heating or
cooling comfort has not been reached
or with MAX-DEF function active.
During the first period of use, to
initialize the system.
Steering angle beyond threshold.
Engine Restarting
Conditions
Due to comfort, emission control and
safety reasons, the engine can restart
automatically without any action by the
driver, under special conditions, such
as:
Battery not sufficiently charged.
Reduced braking system vacuum
(e.g. if the brake pedal is pressed
repeatedly).
Vehicle moving (e.g. when driving on
roads with a grade).
Engine stopping by the Stop/Start
Evo system for more than approx. three
minutes.
With the automatic climate control
active, an adjustment in cabin heating
or cooling is made or with MAX-DEF
function active.
Safety Functions
When the engine is stopped through
the Stop/Start Evo system, if the driver
releases their seat belt, opens the
driver's or passenger's door, or opens
the hood from inside the vehicle, the
engine can be restarted only by using
the ignition.
This condition is indicated to the driver
both through a buzzer and a message
on the instrument cluster display.
Irregular Operation
In the event of malfunction, the
Stop/Start Evo system is deactivated.
For failure indications, see the "Warning
Lights and Messages" paragraph,
"Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel" chapter.
Vehicle Inactivity
In the event of vehicle inactivity (or if the
battery is replaced), special attention
must be paid to the disconnection of
the battery power supply.
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Proceed as follows:
Remove connector from socket to
disconnect sensor (battery status
monitoring) installed on the negative
pole of the battery. This sensor should
never be disconnected from the pole
except if the battery is replaced.
Note:After setting the ignition to STOP
and having closed the driver side door,
wait at least one minute before
disconnecting the electrical supply from
the battery. When reconnecting the
electrical supply to the battery, make
sure that the ignition is in the STOP
mode and the driver side door is
closed.SPEED LIMITER
DESCRIPTION
This device allows the speed of the
vehicle to be limited to values which
can be set by the driver.
The maximum speed can be set both
with vehicle stationary and in motion.
The minimum speed that can be set is
18 mph (30mk/h).
When the device is active, the vehicle
speed depends on the pressure at the
accelerator pedal, until the
programmed speed limit is reached
(see "Speed limit programming"
paragraph).
ACTIVATING THE DEVICE
The function can be activated/
deactivated on the Connect system.
Activating the device
To access the function, on the main
menu select the following items in
sequence: "Settings", "Safety", “Speed
Limiter” and “on”.
The activation of the device is signaled
by the displaying of the green symbol
along with the last speed set. The
Speed Limiter function can remain
active concurrently with the Cruise
Control system. If a speed limit below
the one indicated in the Cruise Control is selected, the Cruise Control speed
will be lowered to that of the Speed
Limiter. This function remains available
in RACE mode.SPEED LIMIT
PROGRAMMING
The speed limit can be programmed on
the Connect system.
To access the function, on the main
menu select the following items in
sequence: "Settings", "Safety" and
"Speed Limiter Set Speed".
By turning the Rotary Pad, the speed
increases by 3 mph (5 km/h), from a
minimum of 18 mph (30 km/h) to a
maximum of 112 mph (180 km/h).
07126S0002EMBattery Power Supply
1 — Socket
2 — Sensor
3 — Connector
07136S0001EMSpeed Limiter Display
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