Driving
Temporary manual control of
gear changes
Automatic operation
Creep function (moving
without using the accelerator)
This function provides great flexibility in
manoeuvring the vehicle at low speed (when
parking, in traffic jams, …).
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Select position D for automatic
changing of the six gears.
With the engine at idle, parking brake released
and position D, M or R selected, the vehicle
moves as soon as you take your foot off
the brake pedal (even without pressing the
accelerator).
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration, without
touching the selector press the
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the "+" and "-" steering mounted
control paddles. The gear change instruction is
acted on if the engine speed permits.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations, such as overtaking another vehicle
or approaching a bend in the road.
Following a few moments with no action on
the control paddles, the gearbox returns to
automatic operation.
accelerator pedal down fully (kick-
down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
on braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear, for
safety reasons.
As a safety measure (children on
board), never leave the vehicle with the
engine running and the doors closed.
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Never select position N while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
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