A U T O M AT I C G E A R B O X
Using the automatic gearbox
II
Park
Do not engage until the vehicle is completely stationary.
To avoid any movement of the vehicle when parked, select position P and
apply the handbrake firmly. Check that the selector is in the P position to
ensure that the driving wheels are locked.
Reverse gear
The engine can only be started
when the lever is at position P
or N.
A safety device ensures that
starting is impossible in the other
positions.
Do not engage until the vehicle is stationary, foot on brake. To avoid engine
hesitation, do not accelerate immediately after the selection.
After starting the engine, with
selector on P, depress the brake
pedal then shift the selector to D,
R or M,
Neutral
- D for automatic,
- R for reverse,
Do not select this position, even momentarily, when the vehicle is in
motion.
- M for manual operation.
A shift from D (automatic) to M
(manual) is possible at any time.
- Never select position N if the vehicle is moving.
- Never select positions P or R if the vehicle is not completely station-
ary.
If, while the vehicle is moving, position N is engaged inadvertently, let
the engine idle before engaging position D or M.
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