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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.

AUTOMATIC DRIVING

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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“Kick-Down” function

❒ the lever is shifted to an unstable

position: +, − or R;

To resume speed quickly, when the

accelerator pedal is pressed fully, the

transmission control system downshifts

(kick-down function).

❒ the lever is shifted from D to the left

in "Sequential mode";

❒ the paddles on the steering wheel

(where available) are operated "+"

or "-".

IMPORTANT When driving on roads

with poor grip conditions (snow, ice,

etc.) avoid activating the kick-down

function.

IMPORTANT Under certain conditions

(for example with small gradients and

brake pedal not fully pressed),

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Gearshifting suggestion

To use the paddles on the steering

wheel, the gear lever must be in

"Sequential mode" or in D:

switching off the engine by pressing the

button near the steering wheel (see

fig. 95) is not deactivated. In this case,

fully depress the brake pedal to make

the "Hill Hold" function available and

restart the engine, using the gear lever

or the paddles on the steering wheel

(where provided) as described

With the transmission in automatic

mode (selector lever in position D),

when gearshifting is required by the

paddles on the steering wheel (where

provided), the system shifts to

"Sequential mode" ("Autostick"),

displaying the engaged gear for about 5

seconds.

❒ steering wheel paddle (+) (pulling

paddle towards driver): engage higher

gear;

❒ steering wheel paddle (−) (pulling

paddle towards driver): engage lower

gear.

previously.

When this time has elapsed, if the

paddles are not operated anymore, the

system goes back to the automatic

mode (D), with following displaying.

The engagement of a lower (or higher)

gear is only permitted if the engine

revs allow it.

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.

STARTING THE ENGINE

CONTROLS ON

STEERING WHEEL

(where provided)

Engine start-up is allowed only with the

gear lever in P or N position.

On starting, the system is at N or P (the

latter means neutral, but with the car’s

wheels locked mechanically).

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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.

On some versions, the steering wheel

paddles can be used to change gear

fig. 94.

The engine restarts automatically if:

❒ the brake pedal is released (and the

lever is not at N or P);

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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 the electric parking

brake released and brake pedal

If the vehicle battery is flat and the

ignition key is engaged, the latter is

locked in position.

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

Versions with a Start&Stop system:

in order to switch off the engine, the

vehicle needs to be stopped by

applying appropriate pressure on the

brake pedal. If the pressure is not

sufficient, the engine will not switch off.

This feature can be exploited so that

the engine does not switch off in

particular traffic conditions.

manoeuvres using the brake pedal only.

VEHICLE SHUTDOWN

Versions equipped with a Keyless

Go system: shift the gear lever to

P (Park) before shutting down the

vehicle by pressing the button next to

the steering wheel (see fig. 95).

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).

Ignition key removal

The ignition key can be removed only if

the gear lever is in position P:

❒ if the engine is switched off with

the gear lever in position P: the

ignition key can be removed within 30

seconds;

If, with 1^stgear or reverse (R) engaged,

the following conditions occur:

❒ road slope over 5%;

❒ clutch overheated;

❒ if the engine is switched off with

the gear lever in a position other

than P: the P letter on the display and

on the gear lever trim flashes for 5

seconds and an acoustic signal will be

emitted at the same time. Move the

lever to P within 5 seconds; then it will

be possible to remove the ignition

key for about 30 seconds.

❒ 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.

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Versions equipped with key without

remote control: shift the gear lever

to P (Park) before extracting the key

from the ignition device.

In both cases, if the described

conditions and times are not respected,

the ignition key will be automatically

locked.

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To remove the key, turn it to MAR and

then to STOP.

START&STOP

SYSTEM

WARNING

"RECOVERY"

FUNCTIONS

38) If the car is on a gradient, always

engage the electric parking brake BEFORE

placing the gear lever in P.

The Start&Stop system automatically

stops the engine each time the vehicle

is stationary and starts it again when

the driver wants to move off.

In case of a gear lever failure, the

instrument panel display could show a

dedicated message recommending that

the driver continues driving without

shifting the lever to the P position.

In this case, the transmission will

maintain the forward gear (with reduced

performance) even if the lever is

positioned at R or N.

39) Engage reverse only with the car

stationary, engine at idling speed and

accelerator pedal fully released.

In this way, the vehicle efficiency is

increased, by reducing consumption,

dangerous gas emissions and noise

pollution.

40) Using the paddles incorrectly (paddles

pushed towards the dashboard) could

break them.

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Once the lever is positioned at P, or

after shutting down the vehicle,

selecting R or any other forward gear

will no longer be possible. In this case,

contact a Fiat Dealership.

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OPERATING MODE

Engine stopping mode

Versions with manual gearbox

With the vehicle stopped, the engine

stops with gearbox in neutral and

clutch pedal released.

WARNING

Versions with automatic transmission

116) Never leave children unattended in

the car. Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the car and take the key with

you.

With vehicle at a standstill and brake

pedal pressed, the engine switches off

if the gear lever is in a position other

than R.

In the event of stops uphill, engine

switching off is disabled to make the

"Hill Hold Control" function available

(works only with running engine).

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