D R I V I N G
Example:
The information appears in the form
of an arrow in the instrument panel
screen.
Depending on your vehicle's equip-
ment, this arrow may be accompa-
nied by the recommended gear.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR*
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You are in third gear.
You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
System which reduces fuel con-
sumption by advising the driver to
change up on vehicles fitted with a
manual gearbox.
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The system may suggest that
you engage a higher gear, if ap-
propriate.
In the case of driving which
makes particular demands
on the performance of the
Operation
The system intervenes only when
driving economically.
engine (firm pressure on
the accelerator pedal, for example,
when overtaking...), the system will
not recommend a gear change.
Depending on the driving situation
and your vehicle's equipment, the
system may advise you to skip one
or more gears. You can follow this
instruction without engaging the in-
termediate gears.
The gear recommended should not
be considered compulsory. In fact,
the configuration of the road, the
amount of traffic and safety remain
determining factors when choosing
the best gear. Therefore, the driver
remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the advice
given by the system.
The system never suggests:
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engaging first gear,
engaging reverse gear,
engaging a lower gear.
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This function cannot be deactivated.
* According to engine.
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