When maintenance opera-
tions need to be carried out
with the engine running, ap-
ply the handbrake and select
position P
Never select position N when
the vehicle is moving.
Moving off
With the engine running, to move off
from position P
Never select positions P
unless the vehicle is stationary.
R
it is essential to press the brake
pedal,
release the handbrake,
Never change between positions
to optimise braking on a slippery
surface.
Automatic operation
Automatic changing of the four or
six gears:
select position R D
M, then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
moves off immediately.
Sport and snow programmes
In addition to the auto-adaptive
programme, there are two special
programmes.
The programme is displayed on the
instrument panel screen.
select position D in the gate.
You can also move off from position N
The gearbox automatically adapts
the gear in relation to the style of
driving, the road profile and the ve-
hicle load.
The gearbox is then operating
in auto-adaptive mode, without any
action on your part.
For immediate maximum accelera-
tion without touching the gear lever,
press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go (kick down). The gear-
box will automatically change down
or maintain the gear selected until
maximum engine speed is reached.
When braking, the gearbox will
automatically change down in order
to provide efficient engine braking.
Sport programme
Press button S once the engine
has been started.
The gearbox automatically favours
sporty driving and more dynamic
acceleration.
When the engine is at idle,
brakes not applied, if posi-
tion R D M is selected the
vehicle moves even without
the accelerator being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave chil-
dren unsupervised inside the ve-
hicle, with the engine running
If the lever is not in position P, an au-
dible signal is heard and a message
appears when the driver’s door is
opened or approximately 45 seconds
after the ignition is switched off. Move
the lever to P. The audible signal
stops and the message disappears.
Snow programme
This programme improves starting
and drive when traction is poor.
Press button once the engine
If you take your foot off the accel-
erator suddenly, the gearbox will not
change to a higher gear for reasons
of safety.
has been started.
The gearbox adapts to driving on
slippery roads.
Note: you can return to the auto-
adaptive programme at any time.
Press button S or again to switch
off the programme you are in.
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