D R I V I N G
To avoid incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, always exit from position P
when you switch on the ignition
and press the brake pedal.
Moving off
Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position P,
Neutral
put your foot on the brake pedal
and then select the gear you
want.
Never select position N if
the vehicle is moving.
To start the engine, press the
brake pedal and place the selec-
tor in position P.
Park
Never select positions P or
R if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
Operate the starter.
This position of the selector
is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from moving when you
are stationary.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on R, D or M
as required.
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
If, while the vehicle is moving, po-
sition N is engaged inadvertently,
allow the engine to idle before en-
gaging position D or M.
To select position P, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards R), then push it
forwards and then to the left.
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Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
If the selector is not in position P,
a message "place automatic
gearbox in position P" appears
on the multifunction screen, ac-
companied by a beep and the
flashing of P on the instrument
panel.
To exit position P, move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly C
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