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Driving
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In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Push selector
Automatic gearbox
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear
changes via control paddles located behind the
steering wheel.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
A. Button P
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button
►ꢀ Raise the trigger under the knob and move the
gear lever to the left, then forwards.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or
to allow it to free-wheel.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
To unlock the gearbox and come out of P or to
change to R, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes according
to the style of driving, the road profile and the
vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
C. Button M
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
To change from mode D to permanent manual
mode.
(Depending on version: with DS PARK PILOT,
the manual mode is accessed via the DRIVE
MODE control)
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
►ꢀ Move the gear selector fully to the right to
D. Gearbox status indicators (P, R, N, D)
engage 5th or 6th gear.
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