Alfa Romeo ALFA TCT Owner's manual

ALFA TCT Transmission
ENGLISH
Alfa Services
COP. ALFA MITO TCT GB 05/03/13 11.27 Pagina 1

This supplement describes all the main characteristics of the Alfa TCT 6-speed twin dry clutch automatic transmission fitted on the car.
In order to be able to use the gearbox correctly, this Supplement must be read completely in order to understand the correct, permitted
operations from the outset.
For all other information, comply with the instructions in the Owner Handbook.
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INDEX
USING THE TRANSMISSION .............................................................................................................................................. 4
SELECTOR LEVER ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
DISPLAY............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
POSITIONS OF THE LEVER.................................................................................................................................................. 6
STARTING THE ENGINE .....................................................................................................................................................
START&STOP SYSTEM......................................................................................................................................................... 8
STOPPING THE ENGINE..................................................................................................................................................... 9
MOVING THE CAR ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE............................................................................................................................................. 10
SEQUENTIAL DRIVING MODE............................................................................................................................................ 11
ACOUSTIC SIGNAL............................................................................................................................................................ 1
PARKING THE CAR............................................................................................................................................................. 13
TOWING THE CAR............................................................................................................................................................. 1
GENERAL WARNINGS....................................................................................................................................................... 14
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES.................................................................................................................................. 15
REPLACING FUSES............................................................................................................................................................. 16
SERVICING AND CARE...................................................................................................................................................... 16
CHECKING LEVELS ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
ENGINE CODE - BODYWORK VERSIONS........................................................................................................................... 1
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TRANSMISSION ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
ENGINE ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1
PERFORMANCE................................................................................................................................................................. 19
WEIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS .................................................................................................................................................. 2
FUEL CONSUMPTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
CO2 EMISSIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
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USING THE TRANSMISSION
The car is equipped with an electronically managed Alfa TCT
6-speed automatic transmission where gearshifting takes place
automatically according to the instantaneous car usage parameters
(car speed, road gradient and accelerator pedal position).
The new transmission is completely innovative, as it matches the
Start&Stop system with the most recent alternative to traditional
automatic transmissions with built-in torque converter.
There is also the choice of changing gear manually by using the
gear lever in sequential mode position.
SELECTOR LEVER
The lever fig. 1 (left hand drive versions) or fig. 2 (right hand drive
versions), can be placed in the following positions:
❒P= Park;
❒R= Reverse;
fig. 1 - Left hand drive versions A0J0360
fig. 2 - Right hand drive versions A0J0367
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❒N= Neutral;
❒D= Drive, (automatic forward speed);
❒+= Sequential upshifting;
❒−= Sequential downshifting.
If the lever is used in sequential mode, moving the latter from D to
the left, the positions towards + or – are unstable.
The lever has a button A, which must be pressed to move the lever
to P or R.
DISPLAY
The display can show the following:
❒in automatic driving mode, the gear selected (P, R, N, D)
fig. 3;
❒in sequential driving mode, the manual engagement of a
(higher or lower) gear, with the relevant number fig. 4;
fig. 3 A0J0361
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fig. 4 A0J0362

POSITIONS OF THE LEVER
PARKING (P)
Position P corresponds to the neutral position of the transmission
and locks drive wheels mechanically.
It should only be engaged with the vehicle stationary and the
handbrake should be applied, if necessary.
With the ignition key in MAR or with engine running, or when the
engine switches off, if the gear lever is not correctly positioned in P,
the gear lever trim starts flashing next to letter P.
In this case, position the lever correctly in P.
If the car is on a gradient, always pull the handbrake BEFORE
placing the gearbox lever in P.
The ignition key can be removed only when the lever is in position
P. Moving the lever from P to D must be performed only when the
car is stationary and the engine at idling speed.
Shifting from P to any other position of the selector lever, with
ignition key in MAR position, must be made pressing the brake
pedal and using the button on the gear lever (see paragraph
"Selector lever").
If the battery is flat, to release the lever you need to remove
the gaiter and operate the lever A fig. 5.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car before having positioned the selector
lever in P.
REVERSE (R)
The engine cannot be started with the lever in position R.
fig. 5 A0J0363
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Shifting from R to N or D is free, while shifting from R to P can be
made by the button on the gear lever, with engine at idling speed.
Engage reverse only with the car stationary, engine at idling
speed and accelerator fully released.

NEUTRAL (N)
It corresponds to neutral for a standard, manual gearbox. The
engine can be started with the lever in position N.
Engage N in case of prolonged stops.
To move the lever from position N, release the accelerator and
make sure the engine is stable at idling speed.
Shifting from N to D is free, while shifting from N to R or P can only
be made by the button on the gear lever.
DRIVE (D - automatic forward speed)
It is the lever position in standard running conditions.
Shifting from D to N is free, while shifting from D to R or P can only
be made by the button on the gear lever.
SEQUENTIAL MODE (+/-)
Shifting the lever from position D, on side in stable position, the
transmission is used in sequential mode.
Shifting the lever in unstable position + or − gears are changed.
IMPORTANT
All movements of the gear lever must be performed with car
stationary and engine idling only.
The drive wheels are mechanically locked in position P.
Shifting from P to R is possible with brake pedal pressed and button
on gear lever pressed.
Shifting from R to N and from N to D is free.
Shifting from D to sequential mode is free.
Shifting from Sequential mode to D is free.
Shifting from D to N is free.
Shifting from N to R is possible with button on gear lever pressed.
Shifting from R to P is possible with button on gear lever pressed.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
The car is fitted with an electronic engine lock device. If the vehicle
fails to start, refer to the “Alfa Romeo CODE system” paragraph, in
the “Knowing your car” chapter, in the Owner Handbook.
Starting is only permitted with gear lever in position P or N (with or
without brake pedal pressed).
On starting, the system is at N or P (the latter means neutral, but
with the car’s wheels locked mechanically).
START&STOP SYSTEM
With the car stationary and the Start&Stop system activated (see the
Owner Handbook), the engine stops if the gear lever is in a position
other than R.
The Start&Stop system does not operate when the gear lever is in R,
in order to make parking manoeuvres easier.
When stopped facing uphill, switching off the engine is deactivated
to make the “HILL HOLDER” function available (active only with
engine running, as described in the “Knowing your car” chapter in
the Owner Manual).
The engine restarts automatically if:
❒the brake pedal is released and the lever is not at N or P;
❒the lever is shifted to an unstable position: +, − or R;
❒the lever is moved from D to the left in sequential mode;
❒by the + or – levers on the steering wheel (for versions/markets,
where provided)
During the car switching off and on sequence, the system passes
through the automatic engagement of neutral and the display shows
N.
IMPORTANT In some conditions (for example with small gradients and
brake pedal not fully depressed), engine switching off is not
deactivated. In this case, fully depress the brake pedal to make the “HILL
HOLDER” function available and restart the engine, using the gear lever
or the levers on the steering wheel (for versions/markets, where
provided) as described previously.
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STOPPING THE ENGINE
Engine can be switched off in any position of the gear lever.
VERSIONS WITH START&STOP
To switch the engine off, you need to stop the car by pressing the
brake pedal firmly; if the pressure is insufficient, the engine will not
be stopped.
This feature can be exploited so that the engine does not switch off
in particular traffic conditions.
REMOVING THE IGNITION KEY
The ignition key can be removed only if the gear lever is in position
P:
❒if the engine is switched off with the gear lever in position P the
ignition key can be removed within 30 seconds;
❒if the engine is switched off with the gear lever in a position other
than P, the P letter on the instrument panel display and on the
gear lever trim flashes for 5 seconds. At the same time there is
also a sound signal. Move the lever to P within 5 seconds; then it
will be possible to remove the ignition key for 30 seconds.
In both cases, if the described conditions and times are not
respected, the ignition key will be automatically locked.
To remove the key, turn it to MAR and then to STOP.
If the battery is flat and the ignition key is engaged, the latter
is locked in position. To remove the key manually, pull up the
handbrake and insert the screwdriver supplied in the hole
under the dashboard A fig. 6 pressing slightly, until the ignition key is
removed.
MOVING THE CAR
To move the car, from P press the brake pedal and, using the button
on the gear lever, move the lever to the desired position (D, R or
sequential).
The display shows the gear engaged.
When the brake pedal is released, the car starts moving forwards
or backwards, as soon as the manoeuvre is activated ("creeping"
effect). The accelerator does not need to be pressed.
IMPORTANT The inconsistency between the speed actually engaged,
shown on the display of the control panel, and the position of the gear
lever is indicated by the letter corresponding to the position of the lever
flashing on the trim, accompanied by an acoustic signal.
This condition should not be interpreted as an operational fault, but
simply as a request by the system to repeat the manoeuvre.
IMPORTANT With engine running and car stationary, in sequential
mode, the request for engaging 2
nd
gear is not accepted by the system
(whether the brake pedal is pressed or not).
fig. 6 A0J0364
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If, with 1
st
gear or reverse (R) engaged, the following conditions
occur:
❒road slope of more than 5%;
❒clutch overheated;
❒engine torque constant for a given period (e.g. if the car hits the
pavement or is parked downhill/uphill);
car movement is achieved by pressing the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT With handbrake released and brake pedal released,
engine at idling speed and gear lever in position D, R or sequential, pay
the utmost care because the car can move even without the operation of
the accelerator pedal.
This condition can be used with the car on a level surface during
tight parking manoeuvres using the brake pedal only.
AUTOMATIC DRIVING MODE
D can be selected from sequential operation in any driving
conditions.
In automatic driving mode, the best ratio is selected by the
electronic transmission control unit according to speed, engine load
(accelerator pedal position) and gradient of the road.
To resume speed quickly, when the accelerator pedal is pressed
fully, the transmission control system downshifts (kick-down
function).
IMPORTANT When driving on roads with poor grip conditions (snow,
ice, etc.) avoid activating the kick-down device.
fig. 7 A0J0366
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❒"Na l": gearshifting at low engine speeds, enhancing comfort
and reducing consumption;
❒"Dynamic": gearshifting at higher engine speeds, enhancing
sporty driving;
❒"All Weather": driving programme on roads with poor grip
(example snow, ice, mud, etc.).
GEARSHIFTING SUGGESTION
With the transmission in automatic mode (selector lever in position
D), when gearshifting is required by the levers on the steering wheel
(for versions/markets, where provided), the system shifts to fully
manual mode, with relevant displaying of the gear engaged, for
about 5 second.
When this time has elapsed, if the levers are not operated anymore,
the system goes back to the automatic mode (D), with following
displaying.
SEQUENTIAL DRIVING MODE
In sequential driving mode, the transmission operates like a manual
gearbox.
GEAR CHANGE VIA GEAR LEVER
Move the lever sideways (to the left) manually from position D to the
sequential position:
❒lever towards +: engage higher gear;
❒lever towards −: engage lower gear.
The lever correct position in sequential mode is signalled when the
symbols + and − come on and the symbol D comes off.
The gear engaged is displayed.
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INTEGRATION WITH "Alfa DNA"
SYSTEM
Operating the "Alfa DNA" system fig. 7, three different driving
modes can be selected:
tura

The engagement of a lower or higher gear is only accepted if the
engine speed allows it.
If the car is stopped with a higher gear than 1
st
engaged, the
transmission will automatically engage 1
st
gear.
fig. 8 A0J0365
fig. 9 A0J0375 fig. 10 A0J0376
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Using the levers incorrectly (levers pushed towards the
dashboard, see fig. 10) could break them.
To use the controls on the steering wheel, the gear lever must be in
sequential position or in D position:
❒steering wheel lever + (pulling lever towards driver fig. 9):
engage higher gear;
❒steering wheel lever − (pulling lever towards driver fig. 9):
engage lower gear.
GEAR CHANGE VIA STEERING WHEEL
LEVERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On some versions, the steering wheel controls can be used to
change gear fig. 8.

IMPORTANT Shifting to neutral (N) - operated by the system - involves a
situation of inconsistency between gear lever position and speed
engaged. The manoeuvre is accompanied by an acoustic inconsistency
signal. The acoustic signal continues until the gear lever is placed in P or
N, to restore the correct usage condition.
PARKING THE CAR
To park safely, with the brake pedal pressed, P must be engaged
and, in case of parking uphills/downhills, the handbrake must be
engaged.
Before releasing the brake pedal, wait until P appears on the
display.
IMPORTANT NEVER leave the car before having positioned the lever in
P.
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ACOUSTIC SIGNAL
For safety reasons, an acoustic signal is heard when:
❒the driver's side door is opened with engine running and the
gear lever is in a position other than P;
❒if engine is switched off with gear lever in a position other than P.
With the car stationary, the engine started and (1), (D) or (R)
engaged, the system activates the acoustic signal and automatically
places the transmission in neutral (N) when:
❒the accelerator/brake pedals are not pressed for at least 3
minutes with creeping deactivated (for example with handbrake
engaged);
❒the brake pedal is pressed for longer than 10 minutes;
❒the driver's door is opened with creeping deactivated (for
example with handbrake engaged) without pressing brake
and/or accelerator pedals;
❒a fault has been detected in the gearbox.

TOWING THE CAR
Make sure that the transmission is in neutral (N), checking that the
car moves off and proceed in the same way as for towing a normal
car with a manual gearbox (see description in Owner Handbook).
IMPORTANT If the gearbox cannot be put in neutral (N), do not tow the
car and contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services. Should the lever be in
P, see the release procedure described in paragraph "Positions of the
lever" before towing it.
GENERAL WARNINGS
With the car stationary and a gear engaged, always keep the
brake pedal pressed until you decide to set off, then release the
brake and accelerate slowly.
During prolonged stops with the engine running, it is advisable to
keep the gearbox in neutral (N).
To protect the clutch, never use the accelerator to keep the car
stationary (for example when stopped uphills): clutch overheating
could damage it. Use the brake pedal instead or the handbrake
and only press the accelerator pedal when you wish to set off.
If reverse (R) is engaged, only engage the 1
st
gear or vice versa
when the car is completely stopped.
Although it is strongly unadvisable, if you are driving downhill and,
for unexpected reasons, you let the car move forward with the
transmission in neutral (N), when there is a request to engage a
speed, depending on the actual speed of the car, the system will
automatically engage the best speed for the correct transmission of
drive torque to the wheels.
Never leave children unattended in the car. Always
remove the ignition key when leaving the car and take
the key with you.
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WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
Automatic transmission failure
(red)
When the key is turned to MAR-ON, the warning light (for
versions/markets, where provided) switches on, but it should switch
off after a few seconds.
The warning light on the panel begins to flash (on some versions,
together with the symbol and a message in the display) to
indicate an automatic transmission failure.
If the automatic transmission is faulty, contact an Alfa Romeo
Dealership as soon as possible to have the system checked.
The messages that can be shown on the display together with the
warning light are:
Check transmission message
Gear not available message
Manual mode not available message
In this case sequential driving mode is not available and the
transmission switches to automatic operating mode.
Automatic mode not available message
In this case it is necessary to move the control lever to sequential
driving mode and continue to drive by engaging the gears
manually.
Incompatible manoeuvre requested message
The message is displayed when a manoeuvre not compatible with
correct system operation is carried out (e.g. attempt to engage
reverse with car moving).
The message on the display is accompanied by an acoustic signal.
Clutch overheating message
The warning light (or the symbol on the display) switches on to
indicate clutch overheating.
In this case it is necessary to limit the gear changes and/or change
the condition of use, until normal operating conditions are restored.
If the driver continues, the warning light (or symbol on the
display) will switch off and the warning light (or symbol on the
display) will switch on, together with a message on the display, to
indicate an automatic transmission failure.
In this case, stop immediately, operate the handbrake, stop the
engine and wait 5 minutes: after this, normal transmission
operation conditions will be restored.
Should transmission failure conditions persist, contact Alfa Romeo
Authorized Services.
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REPLACING FUSES
The automatic transmission components are protected by specific
fuses. Contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services to have them
replaced.
For all other fuses, refer to the Owner Handbook.
SERVICING AND CARE
SCHEDULED SERVICING PLAN
In addition to all the operations described above (see the Owner
Handbook, chapter "Care and Maintenance"), the Scheduled
Servicing Plan also includes the check and, if necessary, top-up of
the electro-hydraulic actuator oil level every 120,000 km.
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CHECKING LEVELS
ALFA TCT ACTIVATION SYSTEM OIL
To check the transmission control oil level, contact exclusively Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services.
Used transmission fluid contains substances that are
harmful to the environment. We advise contacting Alfa
Romeo Authorized Services to change the oil as they are
equipped to dispose of the used oil in accordance with legislation
and without harming the environment.
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ENGINE CODE - BODYWORK VERSIONS
Versions Engine code Bodywork versions
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP TCT 955A7000 940AXR11 12
(*)
940AXR11 12B (**)
(*)4-seater version
(**)5-seater version
TRANSMISSION
Versions Transmission Drive
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP TCT Automatic, dual clutch with 6 speeds Front
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ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP TCT
Type code 955A7000
Cycle Otto
Number and arrangement of cylinders 4 in line
Piston bore and stroke (mm) 72.0 x 84.0
Total displacement (cm³) 1368
Compression ratio 9,8
Maximum power (EEC) (kW) 99
Maximum power (EEC) (HP) 135
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 5000
NORMAL DYNAMIC
Max torque (EEC) (Nm) 190 230
Maximum torque (EEC) (kgm) 19,3 23,4
corresponding engine speed (rpm) 4250 1750
Spark plugs NGK IKR9F8
Fuel Unleaded petrol 95 RON or 98 RON (EN 228 specification)
PERFORMANCE
Versions Top speed (km/h) Acceleration from 0-100
km/h (secs)
1.4 Turbo MultiAir 135 HP TCT 207 8 2
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