Gearbox and steering wheel
example:
the information appears in the form of the
word SHIFT in the instrument panel screen,
accompanied by an up arrow to changing
up.
GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR*
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You are in third gear.
System which reduces fuel consumption by
recommending the most suitable gear.
You press the accelerator pedal
moderately.
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the system may suggest that you engage
On vehicle fitted with a manual gearbox,
the arrow may be accompanied by the gear
recommended.
a higher gear, if appropriate.
Operation
the system intervenes only when driving
economically.
the gear change recommendations must
not be considered compulsory, as the
configuration of the road, the volume of
traffic and safety remain determining factors
when choosing the best gear. therefore,
the driver remains responsible for deciding
whether or not to follow the advice given by
the system.
In the case of driving which
makes particular demands on the
performance of the engine (firm pressure
on the accelerator pedal, for example,
when overtaking...), the system will not
recommend a gear change.
Display in the level 1 instrument panel
this system cannot be deactivated.
the system will never suggest:
With an electronic gearbox, the system is
only active in manual mode.
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engaging first gear,
Display in the level 2 instrument panel
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engaging reverse.
* According to engine.