Alfa Romeo MiTo 2013, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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“Alfa DNA” SYSTEM (Car
dynamic control system)
This device allows, using lever A fig. 72 (on the central tunnel), three
car response modes to be selected according to driving style and road
conditions:
❒
d = Dynamic (sports driving mode);
❒
n = Natural (mode for driving in normal conditions);
❒
a = All Weather (mode for driving in poor grip conditions, such as
rain and snow).
The device also acts on the dynamic car control systems (engine,
steering, VDC system, instrument panel).
DRIVING MODES
Lever A is monostable type. In other words, it always remains in a
central position.
The selected driving mode is indicated by the corresponding LED
coming on in the panel and by an indication on the reconfigurable
multifunction display, as illustrated below:
❒
Dynamic mode fig. 73 (display image available for versions/
markets, where provided)
❒
All Weather Mode fig. 74
“Natural” mode
When “Natural” mode is selected, no messages or symbols are shown
on the display.
VDC and ASR:
intervention thresholds aimed at comfort in normal
conditions of use.
Steering wheel
tuning:
functions aimed at providing comfort in normal conditions of
use.
DST:
standard braking control coordinated with ABS/VDC. Standard
control over lateral acceleration. Oversteer compensation: a
slight pulse on the steering wheel encourages the driver to carry
fig. 72
A0J0090
fig. 73
A0J0227
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out the most appropriate manoeuvre.