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14THE AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Starting the engine
To start the vehicle,position the gear lever
at Nor P.
Press the brake pedal to change from
position P, when selecting forwards or rever-
se gears.
P. Parking
R. Reverse
N. Neutral
D. Driving: automatic changes of the four gears in this position.
3. Automatic changes of the first three gears only.
2. Automatic changes of the first two gears only.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
Position of the selector lever This is displayed by an indicator on the instrument panel.YOUR AT A GLANCE
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Automatic autoadaptive gearbox* Moving Off
To move off, move the selector lever to position
Nor P. Press the brake to exit
position P. Stopped or parked Always leave the lever in position Pwhen you get out of your vehicle.
If not, a buzzer will sound when you open the driver's door.
Positions of the selector lever These positions are displayed on the instrument panel.P
Park: use with the handbrake when parking
R
Reverse: this must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary, engine at idle.
N
Neutral: if Nis engaged by mistake while the car is moving, allow the
engine to return to idle before engaging a new forward gear.
D
Drive: in this position, the four gears change automatically. The gear change points vary depending on the programme selected.
3
Automatic changes of the first three gears only. Select this position whenyou notice frequent changes between third and fourth gear (town driving oron winding roads).
2
Automatic changes of the first two gears only. This position is particularly suitable for mountain roads, when going uphill (to make the best use of theengine's power) and downhill (engine braking).
* According to specification .
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The normal operation of the ABS may make itself felt by slight vibra-tions of the brake pedal. In emergency braking, press very firmly without releasing thepressure.
The ABS Anti-lock Braking System*
When used with approved tyres in
good condition, the ABS increases thestability and manoeuvrability of yourvehicle, particularly on poor or slipperyroad surfaces. The anti-lock braking system comes into operation automatically whenthere is a risk of wheel lock.
Handbrake Locking When parking, pull the handbrake to immobilise your vehicle. Unlocking Pull the handle and press the button to release the handbrake.
* According to specification .
