17-02-2003
Automatic operation Automatic changing of thefour
gears :
Select function Din the gate.
The gearbox always selects the most suitable gear on the basis of the fol-lowing parameters:
Ð driving style,
Ð road characteristics,
Ð the vehicle's load.The gearbox operates in auto-
adaptive mode without any action
on your part.
Moving off
With the engine running, to move off with the selector lever in position
P:
It is essential to press the brakepedal to exit position P (shift
lock),
Select the required function ( R, D,
3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release
the pressure on the brake pedal;the vehicle will move offimme-
diately.
You can also move off with the se-lector lever in position N:
Release the handbrake with yourfoot on the brake,
Select the required function ( R,D ,
3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release
the pressure on the brake pedal;the vehicle will move offimme-
diately.
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When the engine is idling, with the brakes not ap-plied, if function R,D, 3, 2
or 1is selected, the ve-
hicle will move even if you are notaccelerating. For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside the vehicle, when the engine isrunning. When maintenance operations need to be carried out with theengine running, apply the hand-brake and select function P.
Never select function Nwhen the
vehicle is moving. Never select functions Por R
unless the vehicle is stationary.Do not change from one position to another to improve braking effi-ciency on a slippery surface.
With the selector lever in position P , it will be impossible to change
to another position if your batteryis flat.
Remarks:
To obtain maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever,press the accelerator pedal down as
far as it will go (kickdown). The gear-box will change down automaticallyor stay in the gear selected, up tomaximum engine speed. When braking, the gearbox changes down automatically so as to provide
efficient engine braking.
If you take your foot off the accele-
rator suddenly, the gearbox will not
change up, so as to improve safety.
