001-055 Alfa 156 GB - Alfa Romeo serviss

MANUAL OPERATING MODE,
Q-SYSTEM ACTIVATION
For manual gearshifting, move the lever
to the left sector (fig. 140).
Moving the gearshift lever to the manual
sector is only possible from position D.
Passing to manual gearshift control is possible
under all driving conditions; however,
the system will allow engagement only of
the gear consistent with engine rpm and the
current speed of the vehicle.
Gearshifting takes place as for a normal
manual gearbox.
fig. 140
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WARNING
When manual operation is
set (Q-System device) and
a high gear is engaged, to accelerate
rapidly, for example for overtaking,
it is necessary to shift to
a lower gear by hand, as for normal
cars with mechanical gearbox.
Moving the lever back to position D the
gearbox will resume automatic operation instantly,
engaging the ratio in accordance
with the driving characteristics and driving
mode selected.
STOPPING THE CAR
To stop the car, simply press the brake
pedal, regardless of the position of the
gearshift lever.
WARNING
With the engine idling even
on level ground, if the
brake pedal is not kept pressed,
the car tends to move.
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