Operation Manual

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D R I V I N G
Temporary manual operation
when in automatic mode
By pulling either of the " + " or " - " pad-
dles, you can exercise temporary
control over gear changing.
The request to change gear will be
taken into account. You will still be in
automatic mode. The warning lamp A
remains lit up in the instrument panel.
This function enables you to antici-
pate certain situations such as the
approach of a bend or the need to
overtake another vehicle.
 Move the selector to position A .
The warning lamp A lights up in
the instrument panel to confi rm
the selection.
The gearbox then functions in auto-
matic mode, without any action on
your part.
It constantly selects the gear that is
best suited to the following condi-
tions:
- driving style,
- road profi le,
- optimum fuel consumption.
Operation in automatic mode Cancellation of automatic
mode
The change from position A (driving in
automatic mode) to position M (driv-
ing in manual mode) or vice versa can
be made at any time. The warning
lamp A disappears in the instrument
panel.