My 17 Giulia did.

 

So did mine. New DNA switch implemented in 2020?

 

My 18 stays in D.
The new models you have to flip it every time

 

I want mine in N until the engine gets warm, then I switch to D.

 

I used to do that, but D doesn't do much to the engine besides the throttle multiplier. So I go to D right away, but I take it easy. I try to drive in Automatic until she warms up a bit (3 bars) and then I switch to Manual. I live in Manual mode.

 

Yes it depends on the model, mine is from 2022 and all recent ones get back to N.

I hope there is a way to change it.

 

Buy a used 17/18 😂
Otherwise I don't think it's possible. The switch occurred with my19

 

And loosing the new infotainments / Apple Car ? No… 😅

 

My18 owner here with Acp/aa AND dna switch that stays in position except for race; hence my suggestion

My build date of 7/17 also gets me no sgw, no rear fold down seats/passthrough, no rear center headrest

 

On 2020+ the valves are open in D — cold start, they’re open until cats warm up and then close, hence it’s in N mode. If flipping to D doesn’t bother you and you just want valves open on start—SGW Bypass + Performance Logger in light or full will keep them open throughout the DNA selectors if you choose.

 

I assume by valves being open you mean the QV exhaust. This is for us peasants.

 

The reason for the change is to preserve the reliability of the engine. At start up the engine oil needs time to warm up before driving aggressively in the beginning. This could damage the internals and especially your turbo. It’s okay to wait at least 5-10 minutes driving normally before putting her in Dynamic.

 

The reason for the change is to preserve the reliability of the engine.

No.
Emissions regulations.

 

Driving modestly with a cold engine is always a good idea. It doesn't matter if your in D or N. My 2019 Ti starts in whatever mode it was in previously.

 

My Fiat Spider has a blue light that goes out when the engine is warm (usually takes about five minutes). Then the fun can start.

 

I think it will always start in N. I do not believe you can program that away as an owner. There may be some tuners out there that can do it but have never heard of any.

 

I guess this is referring to regular Giulia, but in the Quadrifolgio, the selector stays in whatever mode is left in--I'm not sure about race mode. But it will stay in Dynamic or Normal.

 

Not 2020+.

 

To me it is not about using only one mode, but to alter as conditions require.
First of all, I never use N. Why not? I either want full power, or optimum efficiency. I cannot see the point of half/half.
And then: When, for example, travelling out of town I would put it in A for best fuel efficiency. But, when passing another vehicle, I would switch it to D for maximum power and quick overtaking. But when this is done, I would turn back to A again.
My car, which is a 2017 2 litre, stays in the mode where it was set even after switching off the car, and on again.

 

So has anyone tried putting in an old style DNA selector into a latter model (+2020) car to see if default setting is simply controlled by the switch design and not the programming????