Operation Manual

Gearbox and stearing wheel
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Automatic changing of the six gears .
Moving off
- It is essential to press
the brake pedal to exit
position P ,
- select position R or D ,
You can also move off from position N .
- gradually release the
pressure on the brake
pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
- With your foot on
the brake, release
the handbrake,
- select position R , D or M ,
- gradually release the
pressure on the brake
pedal; the vehicle moves
off immediately.
The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear according to the following
parameters:
- the style of driving,
- the road profi le,
- the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on
your part.
For immediate maximum
acceleration without touching the
gear lever, press the accelerator
pedal down as far as it will go to the
end of its travel passing the point of
resistance (kickdown). The gearbox will
automatically change down or maintain
the gear selected until maximum
engine speed is reached.
With the engine running, to move off
from position P .
Automatic mode
On a descent, the gearbox will
automatically change down in order to
provide effi cient engine braking and
good re-acceleration.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change
to a higher gear for reasons of safety.
When stationary with the gear lever in
position D (drive), a vibration limiting
device is activated by pressing the
brake pedal.
- Select position D .