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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Starting
To start the engine, move the selector lever to position Nor P.
Press the brake pedal to change fromposition P and when selecting forward or
reverse gears.
P. Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive: in this position, the four gears change automatically.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only.
2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only.
A. Sport programme.
B. Snow programme.
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AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX Moving Off
To move off, move the selector lever to position
N or 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.
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 changepoints vary depending on the programme selected.
3. Automatic changing of the first three gears only. Select this position when you notice frequent changes between third and fourth gear (town driving or on winding roads).
2. Automatic changing of the first two gears only. This position is particularly suitable for mountain roads, when going uphill (to make the best use of the engine's power) or downhill (engine braking).
