Specifications

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Automatic forward drive
(lever at position D)
The gearbox always selects the
gear best adapted to the following
parameters:
Style of driving.
Road prole.
Vehicle load.
In this way the gearbox operates
without the need for your interven-
tion.
For certain manoeuvres (e.g. over-
taking), it is possible to obtain
maximum acceleration by press-
ing hard all the way down on the
accelerator pedal, which may trig-
ger automatic changedown to a
lower gear.
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Sequential forward drive
(lever at position M)
Position M allows you to change
gear manually:
Push the lever towards “+” to
change up a gear.
Pull the lever towards “-” to
change down a gear.
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Remarks:
During braking, the gearbox
may kick down automatically
in order to offer an effective
engine brake.
If you suddenly lift your foot off
the accelerator, the gearbox will
guard your safety by not chang-
ing up again.
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Note:
Passage from one gear to
another is only possible when
vehicle speed and engine
speed permit.
The “SPORT” and “SNOW”
modes are not available in
sequential operation.
If the engine speed is too high,
the gearbox automatically
selects a higher gear.
If the engine speed is too low,
the gearbox automatically
selects a lower gear.
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