Selector lever 1

Display A on the instrument panel shows the mode and gear selected.

P: park

R: reverse

N: neutral

D: automatic mode (in forwards gear only)

3 : displays the gear engaged in manual mode.

Operation

With gear lever 1 in position P, start the engine.

To move out of position P, you must depress the brake pedal before pressing the unlocking button 2.

With your foot on the brake pedal (warning light Ó 4 on the display goes out), move the lever out of position P.

Only engage D or R when the vehicle is stopped and the engine running, with your foot on the brake and the accelerator pedal released.

Note: depending on the vehicle, when the selector lever 1 is in a position other than P, display 3 of the gear selected flashes. Starting is impossible. Move the lever 1 to position P, switch on the ignition.

An impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: deformation of an axle).

To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved dealer.

Driving in automatic mode

Move lever 1 to position D.

In most traffic conditions, you will not have to touch the gear selector lever again: the gears will change automatically at the right time and at the most suitable engine speed because the automatic system takes into account the vehicle load and road contour and adjusts itself to the particular driving style you have chosen.

Accelerating and overtaking

Depress the accelerator pedal firmly and fully (so that it goes beyond the kickdown point).

This will enable you to change down to the optimum gear within the engine range.

Driving in manual mode

With the selector lever 1 in position D, move the lever to the left. Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you to change gears manually:

- To move down through the gears, push the lever backwards;

- To move up through the gears, push the lever forwards.

The gear selected is displayed on the instrument panel.

Special cases

Under certain driving conditions (e.g. engine protection, electronic stability program (ESP) operational etc.: ESC)the automatic system may change gear automatically.

Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeuvres, a gear change may be refused by the automatic system: in this case the gear display flashes for a few seconds as a warning.

Economical driving

When driving, leave the lever in position D, keeping the accelerator pedal lightly depressed to ensure automatic gear changes at comparatively low engine speeds.

Operating faults

- When driving, if the “WARNING: Check Gearbox” message and the © warning light appear on the instrument panel, this indicates a fault.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.

- When driving, if the message “WARNING: Gearbox Overheating” appears on the instrument panel, drive at a moderate speed and avoid leaving the gearstick in the D (or R) position, where traffic conditions allow: always return to N while the vehicle is stationary.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible.

- If a vehicle with an automatic gearbox breaks down, refer to the information on “Towing” in Section 5.

Special circumstances

- If the bends and road surface do not allow you to stay in automatic mode (eg. in the mountains), we recommend that you change to manual mode.

This will prevent the automatic gearbox from changing gear repeatedly when climbing, and permit engine braking on long descents.

- In cold weather, start the engine and wait a few seconds before moving the selector lever from position P or N and engaging it in D or R to prevent the engine stalling..

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is stopped, move the lever to position P while keeping your foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is in neutral and the drive wheels are mechanically locked by the driveshaft.

Apply the handbrake.