User's Manual Part 2

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About your Vehicle
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle stops, the system automatically engages 1
st
gear
unless Neutral has already been requested.
When the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running, hold the
brake pedal down until ready to move off again.
Switching off the engine
The engine can be switched off with the gearbox either in “N” or
with a gear engaged.
After turning the ignition key from position II to position 0, the
gearbox display will remain on for a few more seconds to display
the engaged gear. If the gearbox is in “N” a buzzer will sound.
Before switching off, the letter “P” is displayed on the gearbox
display to inform the driver that the Park Lock has been activated.
Warning
Never leave the vehicle with the gearbox in “N”. Always make sure
that the letter “P” (Parking) appears on the gearbox display.
Warning
Never leave the vehicle with the engine running.
Important note
If the vehicle is not in Parking mode (the letter “P” must be
displayed on the gearbox display), the key cannot be removed.
For information on the Park Lock, see page 179.
DOWN-shifting
Use the left-hand DOWN paddle without releasing the accelerator
pedal.
A DOWN-shift request is not accepted if engagement of the
requested gear forces the engine beyond a certain RPM, depending
on the gear requested, or if a DOWN-shift is already in progress
because of engine underrevving.
In any event, it is advisable to:
s Shift gears without releasing the accelerator pedal if pressed.
s If DOWN-shifting is requested to start overtaking which requires
quick acceleration, press the accelerator pedal just before using
the paddle.
sWait until gearshifting has been completed before requesting the
next shift, avoiding a rapid sequence of multiple requests.
DOWN-shifting due to underrevving
sThe system shifts down “automatically” if the engine goes below a
minimum number of revs (1250 RPM).
sThe DOWN-shift request from the paddle is ignored if
gearshifting is already in progress due to engine underrevving.
“N” (Neutral) request
With the engine running, pull both UP and DOWN paddles towards
the steering wheel at the same time without pressing the brake pedal
to request neutral “N”.
If necessary, “N” can be requested at any speed.
Subsequently, if an “UP” or “DOWN” shift is requested, the system
will engage the gear most suited to the speed of the vehicle.