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To select the "sequential" mode, move

the lever from D (Drive) to the left: the

position + (upper gear) or – (lower gear)

can be reached; these are unstable

positions, which means that the lever

always returns to the central position.

The brake pedal and button A fig.

91 on the knob must be pressed to exit

position P (Park).

In these conditions, using a lower gear

improves vehicle performance and

prolongs the transmission's life, limiting

gearshifting and preventing

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TRANSMISSION

GEAR LEVER

overheating.

It is possible to shift from position D

(Drive) to the sequential mode

regardless of vehicle speed.

The fig. 91 lever has the following

positions:

❒ P = Park

❒ R = Reverse

Activation

To shift from position N (Neutral) to

position D (Drive) or R (Reverse), it is

advisable to press the brake pedal.

❒ N = Neutral

With gear lever in position D (Drive), to

activate the sequential drive mode,

move the lever to the left (– and +

indication of the trim). The gear

❒ D = Drive, (automatic forward speed)

❒ AutoStick: + shifting to higher gear

in sequential driving mode; – shifting

to lower gear in sequential driving

mode.

IMPORTANT DO NOT accelerate while

shifting from position P (or N) to another

position.

engaged will be shown on the display.

Gearshifting is made by moving the

gear lever forwards, towards symbol –

or backwards, towards symbol +.

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IMPORTANT After selecting a gear, wait

a few seconds before accelerating.

This precaution is particularly important

with engine cold.

Deactivation

To deactivate the sequential driving

mode, bring the gear lever back to

position D (Drive), automatic mode.

AUTOSTICK - Sequential

mode

"RECOVERY" OPERATION

(where provided)

In the case of frequent gearshifting (e.g.

when the vehicle is driven with a heavy

load, on slopes, with strong headwind

or when towing heavy trailers), it is

recommended to use the Autostick

(sequential shifting) mode to select and

keep a lower fixed ratio.

Transmission operation is constantly

monitored to detect any fault. If a

condition that might damage the

transmission is detected, the "recovery"

function is activated.

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The gear engaged is shown on the

display.

In this condition, the transmission stays

in 4th gear, regardless of the selected

gear.

To select a gear, move the lever

forwards or backwards.

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Positions P (Parking), R (Reverse) and

N (Neutral) still work. Icon

up in the display.

IGNITION LOCK AND

PARK POSITION

STEERING WHEEL

CONTROLS

(where provided)

might light

Versions equipped with the Keyless

Go system: this function requires the

gear lever to be positioned at P (Park);

then bring the ignition device to STOP.

Versions equipped with key without

remote control: this function requires

the gear lever to be positioned at P

(Park) before extracting the key from

the ignition device.

In the case of "recovery" operation

immediately contact the nearest Fiat

Dealership.

On some versions, the gearbox can be

managed sequentially using the

steering wheel controls fig. 92.

Temporary failure

In the event of a temporary failure,

correct transmission operation can be

restored for all the forwards gears by

proceeding as follows:

If the vehicle battery is flat and the

ignition key is engaged, the latter is

locked in position.

❒ stop the vehicle;

❒ bring the transmission lever to P

(Park).

To remove the key manually see

paragraph "Automatic transmission

lever unlock" in chapter "In an

emergency".

❒ bring the ignition device to STOP;

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❒ wait for about 10 seconds, then

restart the engine;

To use the controls on the steering

wheel, the gear lever must be in the

position D (Drive) or in central position

between (+) and (–):

GEAR ENGAGEMENT

DISABLING WITHOUT

BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED

❒ select the desired gear: correct

transmission operation should

be restored.

This system prevents you from moving

the gear lever from position P (Park) if

the brake pedal has not been previously

depressed.

❒ operating the (+) lever: engage a

higher gear;

IMPORTANT In the event of a

temporary failure it is in any case

recommended to contact a Fiat

Dealership as soon as possible.

❒ operating the (–) lever: engage a

lower gear.

To bring the gear lever to a position

other than P (Park), the ignition device

must be in position MAR (engine on

or off) and the brake pedal must be

depressed. Button A fig. 91 on the gear

lever knob must also be pressed.

The engagement of a lower (or higher)

gear is only permitted if the engine

rpm allow it.

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To select the "sequential" mode, shift

the lever from D (Drive) towards the left.

The reachable positions are + (higher

gear) or - (lower gear). These positions

are unstable: the lever always returns to

central position.

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WARNING

113) Never use position P (Park) instead of

the electric parking brake. When the

vehicle is parked, always engage the

electric parking brake to prevent accidental

movements of the vehicle.

GEAR LEVER

The fig. 93 lever has the following

positions:

The lever has a button A fig. 93, which

must be pressed to move the lever

to P or R.

❒ P = Park

114) If position P (Park) is not engaged the

vehicle might move and hurt people.

Before leaving the vehicle make sure that

the gear lever is in position P and the

electric parking brake is engaged.

❒ R = Reverse

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 A fig. 93.

❒ N = Neutral

❒ D = Drive, (automatic forward speed)

115) Do not position the gear lever at N

(Neutral), nor switch off the engine to travel

downhill. 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

vehicle and causing accidents.

❒ "AutoStick": "+" shifting to higher

gear in sequential driving mode or

"–" shifting to lower gear in sequential

driving mode.

To shift from R to P, press the button A

fig. 93 when the engine is idle.

To shift from position N to D or R, you

need to press the brake pedal. It is

advisable not to accelerate and to

make sure that the engine is stabilised

at idle speed.

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WARNING

Shifting from D to N is free, while

shifting from D to R or P can only be

made by pressing the button A fig. 93.

36) Before moving the gear lever from

position P (Park), bring the ignition device

to position MAR and press the brake

pedal. Otherwise the gear lever might be

damaged.

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MODE

37) Engage the reverse gear only with

vehicle at a standstill, engine idling and

accelerator completely released.

D can be selected from sequential

operation in any driving conditions.

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