AUTOMATIC GeARBOX
The engine can only be started
when the lever is at position P
or n.
A safety device ensures that start-
ing is impossible in the other posi-
tions.
Once the engine has been started,
with the gear lever at P, press on
the brake pedal then place the
lever at:
reverse gear
Do not engage until the
vehicle is stationary, foot
ii
on brake. To avoid gear-
box snatching, do not accelerate
immediately after the selection.
Note: Juddering may be felt when
changing from position P to R on a
steep gradient.
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D for automatic mode.
r for reverse gear.
m to change to manual mode.
neutral
Do not select position n
if the vehicle is moving,
unless absolutely nec-
essary (vehicle being
towed).
The change from position D (driv-
ing in automatic mode) to posi-
tion m (driving in sequential mode)
or vice versa can be made at any
time.
Using the automatic
gearbox
Parking
To avoid any movement of
the vehicle when parked,
place the gear lever to P.
The gear selected is displayed on
the instrument panel.
Do not engage until the vehicle is
completely stationary. In this posi-
tion, the driving wheels are locked.
Check that the selector is in the
correct position. securely apply
the parking brake.
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Do not select posi-
tion n if the vehicle
is moving (except in
absolute necessity).
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never select positions P
or r if the vehicle is not
completely stationary.
if while the vehicle is mov-
ing you inadvertently select
position n, leave the engine
to idle before engaging posi-
tion D or m.
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