ALFA 159 TRAINING MATERIAL
Fiat Auto S.p.A.
After Sales Training
1.6 GEAR CONTROLS
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The request to change gear may take place in the following ways:
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- sequential (manual) or automatic via the selector lever
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- sequential (manual) via the steering wheel controls (where present).
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Selector lever
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P = Park
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R = Reverse
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N = Neutral
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D= Drive, automatic forward gear
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+ = Shift from higher transmission ratio in sequential mode
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- = Shift from lower transmission ratio in sequential mode
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Manual sequential command from selector lever
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The 6 gear changes can be managed sequentially by moving the lever to the right and
raising it in the +
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direction engages a higher ratio whilst lowering it in the - direction engages a lower ratio.
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Each gear engaged is shown by a number on the instrument panel display.
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Automatic command from selector lever
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The automatic command D can be selected from the sequential operation in any driving
conditions.
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The optimum ratio is selected by the gearbox electronic control unit depending on the
engine speed and load
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conditions.
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Manual sequential command from steering wheel (where present)
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The change can be managed sequentially via the controls on the steering wheel.
