Operation Manual

183Automatic transmission
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Selector lever settings P, R, N
and D (automatic mode)
The selector lever can only be moved from
P when the ignition is switched on and the
foot brake depressed (selector lever lock).
To engage P or R, push button on selector
lever.
The engine can only be started with lever in
position P or N. When position N is selected,
press foot brake or engage handbrake
before starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
Gears 3, 2, 1
Press button on selector lever to
engage 3 or 1.
The current gear is displayed in the
transmission display.
P Park position. Front wheels locked.
Only engage when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake is
applied. "P" on the transmission
display.
R Reverse gear. Only engage when the
vehicle is stationary. "R" appears on
the transmission display.
N Neutral or idle. "N" appears on the
transmission display.
D Drive position for normal driving in
1st gear to highest gear. "D" and
the current gear appear in the
transmission display.
3, 2, 1 Transmission does not shift
above the selected gear.