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This Supplement describes the main instructions for using the 6-speed QTRONIC automatic gearbox.

For all other information not containedherein, refer to the Owner’s Manual thisSupplement is attached to.

CONTENTS

USING THE 6-SPEED QTRONICAUTOMATIC GEARBOXGear stick .............................. 2Display .................................. 2Gear stick positions ................. 3Starting the engine ................. 5How to warm up the engineafter it has just started ............. 7Starting off ............................ 7Sequential operation ............... 8Automatic operation ................ 8Stopping the car ..................... 10Parking ................................. 10Stopping the engine ................ 10Removing the electronic key from the ignition device in an emergency ..................... 11Buzzers ................................. 11Towing the car ........................ 11VDC System ........................... 12

WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES Automatic gearbox failure ......... 12Automatic gearbox excessive oil temperature ....................... 12HBB Failure ........................... 12

CAR MAINTENANCEService Schedule .................... 13

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSEngine codes - Bodywork versions ................. 13Transmission .......................... 13Performance .......................... 14Weights ................................. 15Capacities .............................. 17Fluids and lubricants ................ 18Fuel consumption .................... 19CO2 emissions ........................ 19

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USING THE 6-SPEEDQTRONIC AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

The car is fitted with a 6-speed auto-matic gearbox with electronic control. Inthis type of gearbox, gears are shiftedautomatically according to the actual carparameters (i.e.: car speed and accel-erator pedal position).

It is however possible to shift gears man-ually by means of the sequential oper-ation.

IMPORTANT To use the 6-speed QTRONIC automatic gearbox in the bestpossible way, you are recommended toread this supplement right through be-fore taking the road for the first time.

GEAR STICK fig. 1

P = Parking

R = Reverse

N = Neutral

D = Drive, automatic forward gears

+ = Shift up (sequential operation)

– = Shift down (sequential operation)

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DISPLAY fig. 2

The display shows the following:

❒ in automatic operation, the gear se-lected (P, R, N, D) fig. 2;

❒ in sequential operation, the manu-ally engaged gear is displayed byshowing the relevant figure fig. 3.

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If provided by the model you have,when in Automatic mode, it is possibleto display the words W (Winter) or S(Sport) fig. 4, if requesting the re-spective modes by pressing theSPORT/WINTER button on the gearstick plate fig. 5.

GEAR STICK POSITIONS

Parking (P)

Position P locks mechanically the drivingwheels.

Engage this gear only with the car sta-tionary and pull up the handbrake if re-quired.A0E0317mfig. 4

Shifting from P to what-ever position, with elec-tronic key fitted into the

ignition device, shall only beperformed by pressing thebrake pedal and the gear stickbutton.

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In emergency (faults, exhausted battery,etc..) it is possible to move the leverfrom position P pulling the lever B-fig.6 positioned behind the lid on the leftside of the cabinet. To access the lever,open lid A, sliding it.


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Engage reverse onlywith the car stationary,engine idling and accel-

erator released.

Shifting from R → N or Dis free, whereas for shift-ing R → P it is necessary

to press the gear stick button.

To shift the lever fromN, remove your foot fromthe accelerator pedal and

wait for the engine to stabiliseat idle.

Shifting from N → D isfree, whereas for shift-ing N → R or P it is nec-

essary to press the gear stickbutton.

Only shift the stick fromP to D (P → D), from Nto D (N → D) and from

R to D (R → D) with the car ata standstill and the engineidling.

Reverse (R)

With gear stick at R, the engine can-not be started.

Neutral (N)

This position corresponds to the neutralposition of a normal mechanical gear-box.

The engine can be started with the gearstick at N. Engage neutral N when park-ing.

Drive (automatic forward gears - D)

Drive position D shall be used in normaldriving conditions.


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STARTING THE ENGINE

The car is fitted with an electronic en-gine immobilising system. If the enginefails to start, see the Owner’s Manual atparagraph “Alfa Romeo CODE system”in section “Dashboard and controls”.

IMPORTANT Tampering with the ig-nition device can cause unrequired steer-ing lock.

IMPORTANT The electronic key shallbe fully fitted into the ignition device.

IMPORTANT Never take the electron-ic key out of the ignition device while thecar is running unless you have to carryout an emergency removal (see para-graph “Removing the electronic key fromthe ignition device in an emergency”),this ensures that steering lock is off whenmoving the car (e.g.: towing the car).

We recommend thatduring the initial periodyou do not drive to full

car performance (e.g.: excessiveacceleration, long journeys attop speed, sharp braking, etc.).

When the engine isswitched off never leavethe electronic key into the

ignition device to prevent point-less current absorption fromdraining the batter.

Running the engine inconfined areas is ex-

tremely dangerous. The engineconsumes oxygen and pro-duces carbon monoxide whichis a highly toxic and lethal gas.

IMPORTANT

To start the engine, proceed as follows:

❒ Make sure the handbrake is en-gaged and gear stick is at P or N:the engine can only be started withthe gear stick in one of these posi-tions.

❒ With gear stick at P: press the brakepedal and fit the electronic key ful-ly into the ignition device to the stoplimit; press the START/STOP.

❒ With gear stick at N: press the brakepedal and fit the electronic key ful-ly into the ignition device to the stoplimit; press the START/STOP.

The starter automatically operates untilthe engine starts.

With engine off and electronic key in-serted in the ignition device, it is possi-ble to operate the automatic ignitionbriefly pressing the START/STOP but-ton and keeping the brake pedalpressed.


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For Diesel versions

In the event of cold weather, we rec-ommend to wait for m warning lightturn off before operating the starter.

IMPORTANT If with the car run-ning and the gear stick at D or insequential mode, you press in-advertently button START/STOP,the engine will turn off and thegearbox action will fail.

Proceed as follows:

❒ Shift to N and press the brakepedal;

❒ Re-start the engine by press-ing the START/STOP buttonand shifting to D.

Important Notes

If at starting stage the engine turns off,press the brake pedal and then press theSTART/ STOP button.

Should starting be difficult, do not insistand contact Alfa Romeo Authorised Ser-vices.

With car started the electronic key islocked into the ignition device and it canbe removed only after switching the en-gine off. With car running and keylocked into the ignition device, forcedkey removal could damage the ignitiondevice.

Start-up failures, if any, are indicated bya message on the display. In this casecontact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.

Start-up failures

The system can recognise start-up fail-ures.

In the event of failure, the electronic keycan be removed from the ignition deviceto enable the driver to carry out the fol-lowing operations:

❒ turn the instrument panel off by press-ing button START/ STOP or re-moving the electronic key from the ig-nition device;

❒ start the engine again by pressingthe brake pedal and button START/STOP.

IMPORTANT In the event of enginelocking while the car is running, due tosafety reasons it will not be possible totake the electronic key out of the igni-tion device. To remove it, press buttonSTART/STOP with brake pedal (orclutch pedal) released and car stopped.


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STARTING OFF

To move off, proceed as follows:

❒ from P position, press the brake ped-al;

❒ press the gear stick button and shiftto the required position (D or R);

❒ accelerate gradually; the car will startto move and gear shifting will be au-tomatic.

Never leave children un-attended in the car. Al-

ways remove the electronic keywhen leaving the car and takeit out with you.

IMPORTANT

With electronic key fit-ted into the ignition de-vice, shifting from P is

only possible with the brakepedal pressed.

HOW TO WARM UP THEENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST STARTED

Proceed as follows:

❒ Drive off slowly, letting the engineturn at medium revs. Do not accel-erate abruptly;

❒ Do not drive at full performance forthe initial kilometres. Wait until thecoolant temperature gauge startsmoving.

IMPORTANT Take the utmost carewith parking brake and brake pedal re-leased, engine idling and gear stick atD, R or in sequential mode since the carcan move off without pressing the ac-celerator pedal.

The above car condition can be used forparking in narrow spaces on flat ground,paying attention to use the brake ped-al only.


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SEQUENTIAL OPERATION

In sequential mode the 6-speed QTRONICautomatic gearbox works like a gearboxwith fixed ratios controlled in sequence.

Sequential mode

From position D, move the gear stickrightwards, in Manual position:

❒ gear stick to +: shift up;

❒ gear stick to –: shift down.

The gear engaged is displayed with thecorresponding digit on the instrumentpanel display; errors are excluded sincethe gearbox control unit monitors shift-ing continuously.

Sequential mode, where provided, canalso be performed using the steeringwheel controls fig. 7 (optional).

To use the steering wheel controls, thegear stick must be in Manual position:

❒ steering wheel stalk to +: shift up;

❒ steering wheel stalk to –: shiftdown.

Shifting up or down is only enabled ifengine rpm allows it.

If stopping the car with a speed higherthan 1st one, the gearbox will set auto-matically to 1st speed.

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AUTOMATIC OPERATION

When in sequential operation, D can beselected under whatever driving condi-tion.

When passing from sequential operationto D, the electronic gearbox control willselect the best gear to engage accord-ing to engine rpm (accelerator pedal po-sition).

For fast pick-up, press the acceleratorbeyond the hard point. This will operatethe kick-down feature to obtain top per-formance (pick-up and acceleration).

IMPORTANT Avoid using the kick-down function on snow and ice, etc.


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Driving modes (where provided)

The different driving modes can be se-lected using the SPORT/WINTERbutton located on the gearbox plate fig. 8.

Driving modes are the following:

❒ NORMAL: shifting at low enginerpm, this mode enhances drivingcomfort and curtails exhaust emis-sions

❒ SPORT: shifting at high enginerpm, this mode enhances sporty dri-ving

❒ WINTER: for starting the car underpoor grip conditions or on roads cov-ered with snow, ice or mud. Underpoor grip conditions, the electronicgearbox control could restart the carby engaging a gear higher than 1st

one to prevent wheel slipping: thisis not a fault.

When turning the instrument panel on,the gearbox will set to NORMAL.

With the gear stick at D, the followingdriving modes can be selected:

❒ NORMAL => SPORT, press brieflythe SPORT/WINTER button

❒ NORMAL => WINTER, press theSPORT/WINTER button for over2 seconds

❒ SPORT => WINTER, press theSPORT/WINTER button for over2 seconds

❒ SPORT => NORMAL, press brieflythe SPORT/WINTER button

❒ WINTER => NORMAL, just pressthe SPORT/WINTER button.

The mode selected will be active untilnext pressing or the button or until turn-ing the engine off.

IMPORTANT To protect the gearbox incase of excessive oil temperature (seeparagraph “Warning lights and mes-sages”), the electronic control intervenesby aborting the sequential mode and ac-tivating the automatic mode. Sequentialoperation will be resumed as soon as reg-ular operating temperatures are restored.


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STOPPING THE CAR

To stop the car, proceed as follows:

❒ release the accelerator pedal;

❒ press the brake pedal.

IMPORTANT Keep the car still whenon a slope and the engine is runningwith the brake pedal only. Do not pressthe accelerator pedal.

When parked, with engine running andgear stick at D, R or sequential mode,keep the brake pedal pressed to preventthe car moving off.

For longer stops, shift the gear stick toP.

PARKING

Pull the handbrake and select positionP. Leave the wheels steered. Block thewheels with a wedge or a stone if thecar is parked on a steep slope.

Do not leave the electronic key into theignition device to prevent dischargingthe battery. Always remove the elec-tronic key from the ignition device whengetting out of the car.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

With car stopped press button START/STOP. When the engine is off it will bepossible to remove the electronic keyfrom the ignition device.

In an emergency and al-so for safety reasons,

the engine can be turned offwhile the car is running bypressing repeatedly (threetimes in 2 seconds) or by press-ing and keeping pressed theSTART/ STOP button for a fewseconds. In this event the pow-er steering cannot be engaged.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, youshould allow the engine to “catch itsbreath” before turning it off by letting itidle to allow the temperature in the en-gine compartment to fall.

IMPORTANT Turning the engine offwill obtain deactivation of safety elec-tronic systems and turning off of exter-nal lights.

IMPORTANT In the event of enginelocking while the car is running, due tosafety reasons it will not be possible totake the electronic key out of the igni-tion device. To remove it, turn the in-strument panel on and off by pressingbutton START/STOP with brake ped-al released and car stopped.

If the gear engaged when turning theengine off is other than P, it will notbe possible to remove the electronic keyfrom the ignition device.

A quick burst on the ac-celerator before turningoff the engine serves

absolutely no practical purpose,it wastes fuel and is damagingespecially to turbocharged en-gines.


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REMOVING THE ELECTRONICKEY FROM THE IGNITIONDEVICE IN AN EMERGENCY

In the event of a failure at engine switch-ing off system or at electronic key un-locking system proceed as follows:

❒ press the unlocking button to removethe metal insert (see the Owner’sManual at paragraph “Electronickey” in section “Dashboard and con-trols”);

❒ fit the metal insert B-fig. 9 of theelectronic key into the slot A;

❒ remove the electronic key from theignition device.

IMPORTANT Only fit the metal insertB of the electronic key into slot A-fig. 9.

IMPORTANT Stop the car before per-forming emergency removal. If emer-gency removal is carried out with the en-gine running, the engine and the in-strument panel will be turned off andthe steering lock will not be engaged.

BUZZERS

A buzzer and the flashing of letter Pon the display for a few seconds willwarn the driver that the engine has beenturned off with a gear engaged and gearstick in a position other than P.

The electronic key can only be removedfrom the ignition device with P positionselected.

TOWING THE CAR

IMPORTANT Comply with current lo-cal law regulations for towing the car.

If the car is to be towed, observe the fol-lowing recommendations:

❒ if possible, transport the car on awrecking car floor;

❒ if this is not possible, tow the carwith driving (front) wheels raised.

Towing shall be performed with gearstick at N.

Do not start the enginewhen towing the car.

Failing to observe theabove instructions couldseriously damage the

automatic gearbox components.

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Automatic gearbox excessive oil temperature

The warning light on the display turnson with fixed light (together with the rel-evant message and the buzzer) whenthe 6-speed QTRONIC automatic gearboxoil temperature is too high.

WARNING LIGHTSAND MESSAGES

tAUTOMATICGEARBOX FAILURE

AUTOMATICGEARBOXEXCESSIVE OIL TEMPERATURE

Automatic gearbox failure

The symbol will flash on the display (to-gether with the relevant message andthe buzzer) to indicate a 6-speed QTRON-IC automatic gearbox failure.

In the event of a gear-box failure, contact AlfaRomeo Authorised Ser-

vices as soon as possible tohave the system checked.

Stop as soon as possi-ble, switch the engineoff and let the automat-

ic gearbox cool down.

HBB FAILURE (red) (amber)

In the event of a failure, theHBB system will deactivateautomatically and the warn-ing lights x and >will turn

on at the same time on the in-strument panel. In this case contact Al-fa Romeo Authorised Services as soonas possible.

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VDC SYSTEM (Vehicle Dynamics Control)(where provided)

HBB system (Hydraulic Brake Boost)

This system, which cannot be cut out,provides hydraulic interlocking duringbraking thus increasing efficient brakesystem operation efficiency.

Failure indication

Failures, if any, will be indicated by theturning on at the same time of warn-ing lights x and > on the instrumentpanel.

System operation

System operation is indicated by warn-ing light á flashing on the instrumentpanel and also by a slight pulsation ofthe brake pedal with the typical noise.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS

Versions Engine code Bodywork version

1.9 JTDM 16v 939A2000 939AXC12 23E939BXC12 24E (*)939AXC12 23F (❑)

939BXC12 24F (*) (❑)

2.4 JTDM 200 HP 939A3000939AXD12 25B

939BXD12 26B (*)

3.2 JTS939AXG22 32B

939A000 939BXG22 33B (*)

(*) Sportwagon version(❑) For specific markets

TRANSMISSION1.9 JTDM 16v - 2.4 JTDM 200 HP 3.2 JTS

Gearbox 6-speed automatic 6-speed automatic

Drive Front drive Four-wheel drive

CAR MAINTENANCESERVICE SCHEDULEIn addition to the checks and servicing operations described yet (see the Owner's Manual at section “Car Maintenance”),the Service Schedule envisages also to check and to top up, if required, the 6-speed QTRONIC automatic gearbox oil every35.000 km.


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PERFORMANCE

SALOON VERSIONS

Top speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing startfrom 0-100 km/h

km/h sec. sec.

1.9 JTDM 16v 209 9.5 30.7

2.4 JTDM 200 HP 225 8.3 29.0

3.2 JTS 244 7.2 27.5

SPORTWAGON VERSIONS

Top speed Acceleration Kilometer with standing startfrom 0-100 km/h

km/h sec. sec.

1.9 JTDM 16v 207 9.7 31.0

2.4 JTDM 200 HP 223 8.5 29.3

3.2 JTS 242 7.3 27.9


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WEIGHTS

SALOON VERSIONS

1.9 JTDM 16v

1495

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1500

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2.4 JTDM200 HP

1605

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1500

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3.2 JTS

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Weights (kg)

Weight empty (including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional)

Maximum admitted load (*)– front axle– rear axle– total

Payload includingthe driver (**)

Towable loads

Maximum load on tow hitch

Maximum load on roof

(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.

(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in themaximum weight allowed.


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SPORTWAGON VERSIONS

1.9 JTDM 16v

1545

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1500

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2.4 JTDM200 HP

1655

122010502205

550

1500

75

80

3.2 JTS

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550

1800

75

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Weights (kg)

Weight empty (including fluids, 90% fuel in the tank and no optional)

Maximum admitted load (*)– front axle– rear axle– total

Payload includingthe driver (**)

Towable loads

Maximum load on tow hitch

Maximum load on roof (***)

(*) Loads not to be exceeded. The driver is responsible for arranging the loads so that they comply with these limits.

(**) If special equipment is fitted (sunroof, tow hitch etc.) the unladen weight increases, thus reducing the payload as specified in themaximum weight allowed.

(***) Lineaccessori Alfa Romeo roof/ski racks, max. carrying capacity: 50 kg.


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1.9 JTDM 16v

70 ❍10 ❍

7.5

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2.4 JTDM200 HP

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3.2 JTS

70 ●10 ●

10.3

5.4 ■

6.0

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Fuel tank: litres– including a reserve of litres

Engine cooling system litres

Engine greasingsystem litres

Windscreen and headlight washer fluid reservoir litres

6-speed QTRONIC automatic gearbox litres

Recommended productsand genuine lubricants

● Unleaded petrol with noless than 95 R.O.N. (EN228 Specification)❍ Diesel fuel for motor vehicles (EN590 Specification)

Mixture of 50% water and PARAFLUUP

■ SELENIA StAR❒ SELENIA WR

Mixture of water andTUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35

TUTELA GI/VI


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FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS AND THEIR SPECIFICATIONS

Use

Lubricantsfor transmission

Fluid and lubricant specifications for correct car operation

Special lubricant for 6-speed automatic transmissions with controlled torque converter.FIAT 9.55550-AV2 qualification

Genuine fluids and lubricants

TTUTELA GI/VIContractual TechnicalReference N° F336.G05

Applications

6-speedautomatic gearbox


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FUEL CONSUMPTION

FUEL CONSUMPTION ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN Urban Extra-urban CombinedDIRECTIVE IN FORCE (litres x 100 km)

1.9 JTDM 16v 9,5 (*)/9,6 (**) 5,2 (*)/5,3 (**) 6,8 (*)/6,9 (**)

2.4 JTDM 200 HP 11.4 (*)/11.6 (**) 5.8 (*)/5.9 (**) 7.9 (*)/8.0 (**)

3.2 JTS 18.2 (*)/18.3 (**) 8.5 (*)/8.6 (**) 12.1 (*)/12.2 (**)

(*) Saloon versions

(**) Sportwagon versions

CO2 EMISSIONS

The CO2 emission levels shown in the following table refer to combined cycle.

CO2 EMISSIONS ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE IN FORCE (g/km)

1.9 JTDM 16v 2.4 JTDM 200 HP 3.2 JTS

180 (*) 208 (*) 286 (*)

182 (**) 210 (**) 288 (**)

(*) Saloon versions

(**) Sportwagon versions


CUSTOMER SERVICESTECHNICAL SERVICES - SERVICE ENGINEERINGLargo Senatore G. Agnelli. 5 -10040 Volvera - Torino (Italia)Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.Publication no. 60431884 - 3 Edition - 12/2009All rights reserved. Reproduction, even in part is prohibited without written permissionfrom Fiat Group Automobiles S.p.A.

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