001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAR
156
SELECTING THE DRIVING
MODES
The automatic gearbox for this car is controlled
electronically and includes the selection
of three different driving modes, thereby
giving the best response in terms of driving
comfort, consumption levels, sporty performance
and travelling safety.
The three driving modes CITY, SPORT
and ICE are selected by 2 buttons on the
centre console (fig. 139).
The C/S button (A-fig. 139) selects the
CITY or SPORT functions, the ICE button
(B-fig. 139) selects the ICE mode.
With the ignition key at MAR, the driving
mode selected is indicated by the lighting
up of the corresponding word on the display
on the instrument cluster (rev counter):
CITY ( C/S button (A-fig. 139)
pressed):
This is used under normal operating conditions;
it gives preference to comfortable
driving and balanced consumption control
engaging gears at relatively low engine
speed.
SPORT (button C/S (A-fig. 139) ICE ( button (B-fig. 133) pressed):
pressed):
This driving mode is recommended when
This is selected when wanting to avail of the road surface offers poor grip (snow, ice,
the vehicle’s peak performance for sporty etc.). Moving off takes place in 2
driving or on demanding routes.
Driving in the SPORT mode increases fuel
consumption.
WARNING The CITY or SPORT driving
modes can be selected under any condition
(vehicle stationary or on the move).
WARNING When the car is started with
a cold engine, the system selects the
SPORT driving mode, even if the CITY
mode has been selected, until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature.
nd ICE
gear.
The ICE driving mode is available only with
the selector lever at D.
Moving the lever from D, the ICE mode
is automatically cut off.
WARNING The ICE driving mode can
be engaged pressing the corresponding button
also with the car on the move, provided
that the speed is below 45 km/h.
fig. 139
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