With the ECO function active, the
system will select the most suitable
gear depending on the vehicle speed,
engine rpm and intensity with which the
accelerator pedal is pressed, with the
aim of limiting fuel consumption.
"AUTO" MODE
MODE SELECTOR
(Panda Cross versions)
It is a driving mode aimed at comfort
and safety in normal grip and driving
conditions.
This device allows, using the ring nut of
the knob fig. 81 (on the central tunnel),
three vehicle response modes to be
selected according to driving style and
road conditions:
"OFF ROAD" MODE
It is a driving mode aimed at setting off
in poor grip conditions on low-grip
road surfaces (e.g. snow, ice, mid, etc.).
“Kick Down” FUNCTION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
If necessary (e.g. when overtaking),
the system downshifts one or more
gears when the accelerator pedal
is depressed beyond the point where it
becomes stiff (and if the rpm allow it)
in order to provide suitable power and
torque for the acceleration requested
by the driver.
Engagement
Rotate the ring nut fig. 81 to the right
and hold in this position for half a
second, until the corresponding LED
lights up and “Off Road” mode
activation indicator appears on the
display with a dedicated message.
When the "Off Road" mode is activated,
the presetting for ELD system
IMPORTANT The use of the “Kick
Down” function is recommended only
when overtaking or accelerating quickly,
in order not to increase fuel
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intervention activates automatically.
1 = AUTO mode;
IMPORTANT When the "Off Road"
mode is activated, the Stop/Start
system is temporarily disabled.
consumption.
2 = OFF ROAD mode;
3 = HDC function.
The ring nut is monostable type. In
other words, it always remains in a
central position. The selected driving
mode is indicated by the corresponding
LED switching on the knob and by an
indication on the display.
Temporary deactivation of the system
switches on the corresponding LED on
the trim (located on the central
WARNING
45) Avoid keeping your hand on this lever
except during gear change or AUTO/
MANUAL mode requests.
dashboard). To activate the Stop/Start
function, with "Off Road" mode on,
press the button on the dashboard
trim. However, when the "Off Road"
mode is deactivated, the Stop/Start
system is enabled again.
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