Operation Manual

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Driving
Temporarily taking control of
gear changes
You can temporarily take control of gear
changes using the "+" and "-" steering
mounted control paddles.
Gear change commands are only acted on if
the engine speed allows. There is an audible
signal if a command is not accepted.
The gear engaged is displayed in the
instrument panel.
This function allows you to anticipate certain
situations such as overtaking a vehicle or
approaching a corner.
After a few moments with no action on the
controls, the gearbox returns to automatic
control of the gears.
It is possible to change mode at any time, by
moving the gear selector from position E to
position M and the other way round.
Never select neutral N when the vehicle
is moving.
F Place the gear selector in position M.
F Change up or down using:
- the gear selector, pushing:
- back, "+" to change up,
- forward, "-" to change down.
- or the "+" or "-" steering mounted
control paddle.
The gear engaged is displayed.
Gear change commands are only acted on if
the engine speed allows.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
peal during gear changes. There is an audible
signal if a command is not accepted.
When braking or slowing down, the gearbox
automatically changes down so that pick-up is
in the right gear.
Manual mode
Under sharp acceleration, the gearbox will
not change up without action by the driver on
the gear selector or steering mounted control
paddles (unless the engine speed is close to
maximum).