ELECTRONIC GEARBOX SYSTEM
MANUAL MODE
A command to change gear
is accepted only if the engine
speed permits this.
As the engine reaches
maximum revs and conditions
permit, the system will
automatically engage a higher
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Reꢀinitialisation
The Electronic Gearbox System
requires a reꢁinitialisation after one
of the following events:
Change of battery or
disconnection of battery.
Starting the engine with an
assisting battery.
A system malfunction.
Gear controls under the
steering wheel
Place the gear lever in position M
and then the controls under the
steering wheel will give you access
to the five gears in forward drive.
Commands using the gear
lever
Place the gear lever in position M
then:
Push the lever to change to a
higher gear.
Pull the lever to change down.
To reꢁinitialise the system:
Switch on the ignition. A dash
and "AUTO" will display in the
instrument panel.
Apply the brake pedal.
Wait until you see N
engaged, in the instrument
panel (about 30 seconds).
Release the brake.
To change gear:
Pull the control "+" towards
you to engage a higher gear.
Pull the control towards you
to change down.
Remarks:
When the vehicle reduces
speed, for example
approaching a stop sign or
traffic lights, the gearbox
changes down automatically to
1st gear.
These controls do not permit you to
select neutral or reverse gear, nor
do they enable you to quit reverse
Starting is again possible.
In manual mode, it is not
necessary to release the
accelerator during changes of
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