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Driving
Automatic mode
Manual gear changing
This selective gear change mode enables you
to overtake, for example, while still remaining in
automatic mode.
The gear change requests are only carried out
if the engine speed permits.
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After starting the vehicle, select position A
for enter automatic mode.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
during gear changes.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
changes down automatically to allow the
vehicle to accelerate in the correct gear.
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Operate the + or - steering mounted control
paddle.
AUTO and the gear engaged
appear in the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox engages the gear requested if the
engine speed permits. AUTO is still displayed
in the instrument panel.
After a few moments without any action on
the controls, the gearbox resumes automatic
control of the gears.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active
mode, without any action on the part of the
driver. It continuously selects the most suitable
gear, depending on the:
At very low speed, if reverse gear is
requested, this will only be taken into
account when the vehicle is immobilised.
The Foot on brake warning lamp may
flash in the instrument panel to prompt
you to brake.
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style of driving,
profile of the road.
Manual mode
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When the vehicle has moved off, select
position M to change to manual mode.
On sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up unless the driver acts on
the gear lever or the steering mounted
paddles.
Never select neutral N while the vehicle
is moving.
For optimum acceleration, for example
when overtaking another vehicle, press
the accelerator pedal firmly past the
point of resistance.
AUTO disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel screen.
Only engage reverse gear R when the
vehicle is immobilised with the brake
pedal pressed.
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