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Gear Selector
The gear functioning is controlled by the gear
selector, which can assume the following posi-
tions:
P = PARK
R = REVERSE
N = NEUTRAL
D = DRIVE (automatic forward speed)
AutoStick : using + manually shift to higher
gear; – to manually shift to lower gear
The positions diagram is illustrated on the top
of the gear selector.
Gear Selector Center Console
The letter corresponding to the mode selected
on the gear selector lights up and appears on
the instrument cluster display. To select a mode, move the gear selector
forward or backwards, together with pressing
the brake pedal and gear selector button to
engage REVERSE (R).
Gear Selector
The gear selector is a joystick style shifting
mechanism which returns to the center posi -
tion automatically. It can be pushed forward
twice and rearward twice, based on the
starting condition.
The PARK (P) mode can be enabled/disabled
by pushing the PARK (P) button.
To transition the vehicle into REVERSE (R)
mode from DRIVE (D) mode, or into DRIVE (D)
mode from REVERSE (R) mode, it is necessary
to move the gear selector by pushing the gear
selector button. When using AutoStick to change gears, move
the gear selector left from DRIVE (D) and then
forward toward the - symbol or backward
toward the + symbol and the gear is changed.
To shift out of PARK (P), or to pass from posi
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tion NEUTRAL (N) to position DRIVE (D) or
REVERSE (R), the vehicle must be moving at a
low speed or stopped, and the brake pedal
must also be pressed.

NOTE:
DO NOT accelerate while shifting from posi -
tion PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to another
position.
After selecting a gear, wait a few seconds
before accelerating. This precaution is
particularly important with a engine cold.
Transmission Operating Modes
PARK (P)
The transmission is locked in this mode. The
engine can be started in this mode.

NOTE:

Never try to engage PARK (P) mode when the
vehicle is moving. Before leaving the vehicle,
make sure this mode is engaged (letter P
shown on the display and gear selector) and
that the parking brake is engaged.
When parking on a flat surface, first engage
the PARK (P) mode and then engage the Elec -
tric Park Brake.
1 — Gear Selector
2 — PARK (P) Button
3 — Gear Selector Button
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When parking uphill, before activating the
PARK (P) mode, engage the Electric Park
Brake. Otherwise, it could be difficult to
engage the (P) mode.
To check that the PARK (P) mode is actually
engaged, make sure (P) is illuminated on the
display and on the gear selector.REVERSE (R)
Select this mode only with the vehicle at a
standstill.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for
prolonged periods with the engine running.
The engine may be started in this range. Apply
the Electric Park Brake and shift the transmis-
sion into PARK (P) if you must leave the
vehicle.
WARNING!
Never use the PARK position as a substi -
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when parked to
guard against vehicle movement and
possible injury or damage.
Your vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not in PARK. Check by
trying to move the gear selector out of
PARK with the brake pedal released.
Make sure the transmission is in PARK
before leaving the vehicle.
It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle
could accelerate quickly forward or in
reverse. You could lose control of the
vehicle and hit someone or something.
Only shift into gear when the engine is
idling normally and your foot is firmly
pressing the brake pedal.
Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a
vehicle while the engine is running. Before
exiting a vehicle, always apply the parking
brake, shift the transmission into PARK,
and turn the ignition STOP/OFF. When the
ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode, the
transmission is locked in PARK, securing
the vehicle against unwanted movement.
When leaving the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the STOP/OFF mode,
remove the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Allowing children to be in a vehicle unat -
tended is dangerous for a number of
reasons. A child or others could be seri -
ously or fatally injured. Children should be
warned not to touch the parking brake,
brake pedal or the transmission gear
selector.
Do not leave the key fob in or near the
vehicle (or in a location accessible to chil -
dren), and do not leave the ignition in the
ON mode. A child could operate power
windows, other controls, or move the
vehicle.
WARNING! (Continued) CAUTION!
Before moving the transmission gear
selector out of PARK, you must push the
ignition button to cycle from STOP/OFF
mode to the ON mode, and also press the
brake pedal. Otherwise, damage to the
gear selector could result.
DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from PARK or NEUTRAL into another gear
range, as this can damage the drivetrain.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off
the ignition to coast down a hill. These are
unsafe practices that limit your response to
changing traffic or road conditions. You
might lose control of the vehicle and have a
collision.
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Dynamic Mode Performance Display
The “Performance” screen displays parame -
ters related to vehicle stability, the graphs
illustrate the trend of the longitudinal/lateral
accelerations (G-meter information), consid -
ering gravity acceleration as a reference unit.
Lateral acceleration peaks are displayed on
the right.
“Normal” Mode
“Normal” Mode is the default mode when the
vehicle is started up.
Activation
It is activated by rotating the selector to the
letter “n”; the displays light up in blue. Natural Mode
Engine and transmission: standard response.
The “Performance” screen graphically repro -
duces some parameters closely linked to the
efficiency of the driving style, with a view to
limiting consumption.
Natural Mode Performance Display “Advanced Efficiency” Mode
Activation
It is activated by rotating the selector to the
letter “a”; the displays light up in green.
Advanced Efficiency Mode
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.
“Electronic Q2” system: the system is deacti -
vated.
There will be reduced engine performance.
“Advanced Efficiency” Mode is characterized
by reduced engine performance and ECO
shifting strategy for the automatic transmis -
sion.
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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.Stop/Start Button
System Activation
The activation of the system is indicated by the symbol lighting up on the display. In this
condition, the light on the button is off.
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 it 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 condi -
tions where the engine will not autostop
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.
Vehicle moving (e.g. when driving on roads
with a grade).
Engine stopping by the Stop/Start system
for more than approximately 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 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 instru-
ment cluster display.
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The system sets and holds the vehicle at the
desired speed without needing to press the
accelerator. It also sets and holds a distance
from the vehicle ahead (these settings are set
by the driver).Front Bumper Radar Location
Windshield Camera Location If the system detects a vehicle ahead, it will
automatically intervene by slightly braking or
accelerating in order to maintain the preset
distance. It will not exceed the original set
speed when adapting to the speed of the
vehicle ahead.

NOTE:

Adaptive Cruise Control performance is not
guaranteed under the following circum
-
stances, and it is recommended to turn the
system off when:
Driving in fog, heavy rain, or snow.
Driving in heavy traffic or construction
zones.
Driving on icy, snowy, slippery roads, roads
with steep inclines, or roads with numerous
turns and bends.
Entering a turn lane.
When circumstances do not allow safe
driving at a constant speed
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WARNING!
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a conve -
nience system. It is not a substitute for
active driver involvement. It is always the
driver’s responsibility to be attentive of
road, traffic, and weather conditions,
vehicle speed, distance to the vehicle
ahead; and, most importantly, brake oper -
ation to ensure safe operation of the
vehicle under all road conditions. Your
complete attention is always required
while driving to maintain safe control of
your vehicle. Failure to follow these warn -
ings can result in a collision and death or
serious personal injury.
The ACC system:
• May react to pedestrians, oncoming
vehicles, and stationary objects (e.g.,
a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam or a
disabled vehicle) at speeds between
2 mph and 35 mph (4 km/h and
60 km/h).
• Cannot take street, traffic, and
weather conditions into account, and
may be limited upon adverse sight
distance conditions.
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To Decrease The Distance
Push and release the distance button to
decrease the distance setting. The distance
setting decreases by one bar (shorter) every
time the button is pushed.Distance Button
The set speed is held if there are no vehicles
ahead. Once the shortest distance has been
selected, the next push of the button will set
the maximum distance.
If a slower vehicle is detected in the same
lane, the vehicle icon on the display illumi -
nates from grey to white. The system automat -
ically adjusts the vehicle’s speed to keep the
set distance, independently of the set speed.
The vehicle holds the set distance until:
The vehicle ahead accelerates to a speed
higher than the set speed.
The vehicle ahead leaves the lane or the
detection field of the Adaptive Cruise
Control system sensor.
The distance setting is changed.
The Adaptive Cruise Control system is deac -
tivated/paused.
Overtake Aid
When driving with ACC engaged and following
a vehicle at a speed greater than 45 mph
(70 km/h), the system will provide an addi -
tional acceleration up to the ACC set speed to
assist in passing the vehicle. This additional acceleration is triggered when the driver
utilizes the left turn signal and will only be
active when passing on the left hand side.

The system detects the direction of traffic auto
-
matically when the vehicle passes from left hand
traffic to right hand traffic. In this case, the over -
taking assist function is only active when the
reference vehicle is overtaken on the right. The
additional acceleration is deactivated when the
driver uses the right direction indicator and
returns to the original lane.

“Stop And Go” Function

The “Stop and Go” operating strategy allows you
to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle
ahead until the vehicle has completely stopped.

In the event that the ACC system brings your
vehicle to a standstill while following the
vehicle in front, if the vehicle in front starts
moving within two seconds of your vehicle
coming to a standstill, your vehicle will resume
motion without the need for any driver action.
If the vehicle in front does not start moving
within two seconds of your vehicle coming to a
standstill, the driver will have to push the RES/
SET switch upward to restart.
WARNING!
The maximum breaking applied by the
system is limited. The driver may apply the
brakes in all cases if needed.

If the system predicts that the braking level
is insufficient to hold the set distance, either
“BRAKE!” or a dedicated message is
displayed to warn the driver of approaching
the vehicle ahead. An acoustic signal is also
emitted. In this case, it is advised to brake
immediately as necessary to hold a safe
distance from the vehicle ahead.

The driver is responsible for ensuring that
there are no pedestrians, other vehicles or
objects along the direction of the vehicle.
Failure to comply with these precautions
may cause serious accidents and injuries.
The driver is fully responsible for holding a
safe distance from the vehicle ahead
respecting the highway code in force in
the respective country.
WARNING!

When the ACC system is resumed, the driver
must ensure that there are no pedestrians,
vehicles or objects in the path of the vehicle.
Failure to follow these warnings can result in a
collision and death or serious personal injury.

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System Limited Operation
The HAS system may have limited or reduced
functionality when one of the following condi-
tions occur:
Lane markings are not clear or in conditions
of poor visibility (e.g. in heavy rain, snow,
fog, etc.)
Either the camera or radar are damaged,
covered, or obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice,
snow, etc.)
When driving on hills or roads with narrow
bends
Near highway toll booths
When the highway entrance or exit is wider
than 20 ft (6 m)
If the camera is exposed to glare caused by
reflections or direct sunlight
If the navigation system information is
unavailable or being recalculated

NOTE:

If the vehicle approaches a bend that is too
narrow with respect to the current speed,
the HAS system will disable.
If damage to the windshield occurs, have
the windshield replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TRAFFIC JAM ASSIST (TJA)
SYSTEM — IF EQUIPPED
The Traffic Jam Assist (TJA) system can be acti -
vated on all road types. The system uses a
camera to detect lane markings and keep the
vehicle in the center of the lane.
When the system is unable to detect lane
markings, it will still operate using surrounding
traffic. This can occur in congested traffic
scenarios, when the vehicles ahead or
surrounding obstruct the visibility of the lane
markings. When the speed is below 12 mph
(20 km/h), the system can use a lock-on
strategy that allows the vehicle to automati -
cally follow the vehicle ahead. The TJA system combines Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC) functions with Lane Departure
Warning functions to maintain vehicle speed
and steering wheel behavior.

NOTE:

Do not use the TJA system while driving in
urban areas.
To Activate/Deactivate
To activate the system, push the button on the
left side of the steering wheel.
To deactivate the system, push the button
again.
Traffic Jam Assist Button
WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the vehicle in the event that the
HAS system disables.
Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel when the HAS system is activated.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehi -
cles and pay attention to traffic condi -
tions.
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel (e.g. steering wheel covers) which
could interfere with the hand detection
sensor.
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When the TJA system is active, the Lane
Keeping Assist (LKA)/Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) systems (if equipped) will be tempo-
rarily disabled. When TJA is not active, the LKA
system
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Limited System Availability/Operation
System Availability
Performance of the TJA system may be
affected by the following factors:
Narrow, winding, curvy streets
Lane boundaries that are not clear or in
conditions of poor visibility (e.g. heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
If the camera is exposed to glare from direct
sunlight or headlights of an oncoming
vehicle
If the camera or sensor is damaged,
covered, or obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice,
snow, etc.)
The bumper is damaged or misaligned
Interference with other equipment causes
electromagnetic waves
Construction sites
If the indications given by the navigation
system of the radio system are not yet ready
or if the system is recalculating System Limited Operation
The TJA system may have limited or reduced
functionality when one of the following condi
-
tions occurs:
Lane boundaries are not clear or in condi -
tions of poor visibility (e.g. in heavy rain,
snow, fog, etc.)
Either the camera or radar are damaged,
covered, or obstructed (e.g. by mud, ice,
snow, etc.)
When driving on hills or narrow bends
Near highway toll booths
When the highway entrance or exit is more
than 20 ft (6 m) wide
If the camera is exposed to glare from
reflections or direct sunlight

NOTE:

If damage to the windshield occurs, have
the windshield replaced by an authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
If the vehicle approaches a bend that is too
narrow with respect to the current speed,
the TJA system will deactivate.
WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Always remain alert and be ready to take
control of the car in the event that the TJA
system disables.
Always keep your hands on the steering
wheel when the TJA system is activated.
Maintain a safe distance from other vehi -
cles and pay attention to traffic condi -
tions.
The TJA system should only be used as a
driving aid. The drive must always pay
attention to their surroundings when the
system is operating and be ready to take
control of the vehicle at any time.
Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel (e.g. steering wheel covers) that
could interfere with the hand detection
sensor on the steering wheel.
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