User's Manual

If the rotary drive selector is obstructed, remove
the obstruction and then start the engine. The
selector should elevate.
If the rotary drive selector fails to elevate and
there is no obstruction, a fault in the system is
indicated. The selector can be used in the
lowered position, but be aware that it will not
automatically select P when the engine is
switched off. Therefore P should be selected
manually. The fault should be rectified by a
Retailer/Authorised Repairer at the earliest
opportunity.
MANUAL GEAR SELECTION
When the rotary drive selector is in the D
position (unless set to 'S only' mode), manual
mode may be directly accessed by the single
action of operating the steering wheel mounted
shift paddles.
If continued use of manual mode is required,
the rotary drive selector may be subsequently
moved to the S position to enter permanent
manual mode.
If the rotary drive selector remains in the D
position, temporary manual mode will be held
while the driver is accelerating, decelerating,
cornering or continuing to request shifts via the
paddles.
When the transmission is set to
permanent manual mode (i.e., using the
paddles to change gear while in the S
position and Dynamic mode is selected,
see 90, DYNAMIC) transmission
upshifts are fully controlled by the driver.
This means that the transmission will
not change up a gear automatically, even
when the vehicle's rev limit is reached.
The gear position indicator in the
Message centre will glow amber, to
indicate that the next gear should be
selected. The gear shift warning lamp
will also illuminate. See 90, DYNAMIC.
ROTARY GEAR SELECTOR
The rotary drive selector elevates out of the
centre console when the engine is started, in
readiness for gear selection.
P should be selected before switching off the
engine. However, it is possible to switch the
engine off with R, D, or S selected - the selector
will automatically select P, while retracting into
the centre console.
Note: If the engine is switched off with N
selected, the system will wait for 10 minutes
before selecting P. This procedure is to allow
the vehicle to be conveyed through a car wash
only and should not be used for vehicle recovery
purposes.
To prevent the transmission from automatically
selecting P (e.g., for vehicle recovery purposes)
it is necessary to activate the Emergency park
release. Vehicle recovery should only be
undertaken by qualified personnel.
LIMP-HOME MODE
Note: The driver should be aware that the
vehicle’s performance will be reduced and must
take this into account when driving. Also the
use of the gear shift paddles will be disabled.
In this event, seek qualified assistance as soon
as possible.
In the event of an electrical or mechanical
failure, transmission operation will be limited.
P, R, N, D and S may still be used to enable the
vehicle to be driven to a safe area.
Some faults will cause the selector to be locked
in position until the ignition is switched off. If
the selected range flashes, it signifies that the
driver request cannot be engaged. Re-select N
and repeat the attempt.
If the transmission is still unable to select the
requested gear, contact your Retailer/
Authorised Repairer.
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24.07.2015