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Manual gearbox
- Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- I n t h e c a s e o f d i e s e l e n g i n e vehicles: turn the key to the drive p o s i t i o n . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off, if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine starts (but not for more than ten seconds).
- I n t e m p e r a t u r e s l o w e r t h a n 0 ° C , apply the clutch during the action on the starter in order to aid starting. Then release the clutch slowly.
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE IN A SPACE THAT IS ENCLOSED OR INSUFFICIENTLY VENTILATED.
Automatic gearbox
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n P or N.
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Advice
Vehicles equipped with a Turbo:
Turbo equipped engines MUST be allowed to return to idle for several seconds before switching off the ignition. Failure to do so could cause serious damage to the turbo unit.
Flicking the throttle pedal as the ignition is turned off can lead to severe damage to the turbo unit.
(6 speed) Electronic Gearbox System
- C h e c k t h a t y o u a r e i n p o s i t i o n N.
- F u l l y d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- D o n o t t o u c h t h e a c c e l e r a t o r .
- F o r D i e s e l e n g i n e s : t u r n t h e k e y t o position M . W a i t f o r t h e p r e - h e a t e r warning lamp to go off if it is on.
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r b y t u r n i n g t h e key until the engine turns over (not for longer than ten seconds).
Note: If the vehicle has been stationary for a long time, or if you have pressed the brake pedal a number of times while stationary, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal hard down in order to authorise the engine to start.
STARTING
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6 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Lift the collar Acollar to engage reverse gear.
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engaging reverse gear.
5 speed gearbox
Reverse gear
Do not select reverse gear until the vehicle is completely stationary.
Depress the clutch pedal and wait a few moments before gently engaging reverse gear.
MANUAL GEARBOX
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T h e 6 - s p e e d e l e c t r o n i c g e a r b o x offers a choice of two driving modes:
6-SPEED ELECTRONIC GEARBOX
A manual mode with two methods of operation:
Note: if you are in automatic mode, an instant manual mode activates whenever you action one of the controls at the steering wheel.
- t h e p a d d l e c o n t r o l s b e h i n d t h e steering wheel.
- t h e g e a r l e v e r i n p o s i t i o n M,
Display in the instrument panel
N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6. Gears in automatic mode.
S. Sport (Sport driving style)
For each of these two modes, a Sport option (corresponding to a more dynamic style of driving) is also available.
An automated mode with the gear lever in position A.
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Starting the vehicle
- T o s t a r t t h e e n g i n e , t h e g e a r l e v e r has to be in position N.
- F u l l y d e p r e s s t h e b r a k e p e d a l .
- A c t i o n t h e s t a r t e r .
- W i t h t h e e n g i n e r u n n i n g , d e p e n d i n g on your preference place the lever on R, A or M.
- C h e c k t h e p o s i t i o n e n g a g e d o n t h e rev counter.
- R e l e a s e t h e h a n d b r a k e .
- R e l e a s e t h e b r a k e p e d a l a n d accelerate.
If the lever is not in position N, the warning lamp "N" fl a s h e s o n t h e r e v counter.
If the brake pedal is not pressed down, the warning lamp "Foot on brake" fl a s h e s i n t h e i n s t r u m e n t panel.
In both cases, the engine does not start; recommence the above procedure.
Note: If the vehicle has been stationary for a long time, or if you have pressed the brake pedal a number of times while stationary, it will be necessary to press the brake pedal hard down in order to authorise the engine to start.
Stopping the engine
Before switching the engine off, you can choose:
- t o l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e i n n e u t r a l ; f o r that, place the lever in position N,
- t o l e a v e t h e v e h i c l e w i t h a g e a r engaged (R, A or M); for that, place the lever in the position chosen. In this case, the vehicle cannot be moved.
In all cases, it is essential to apply the handbrake.
Before undertaking any operation in the engine compartment, make absolutely sure that the gearbox is in neutral and that the handbrake is on.
Do not hold the vehicle stationary using only the accelerator.
If you are stopped on an incline, use the handbrake to hold the vehicle.
Acceleration
To obtain optimum acceleration (for example to overtake another vehicle), you have only to press the pedal hard down to go beyond the e n d - o f - t r a v e l s w i t c h .
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Automated mode
Place the selection lever in position A.
"A" appears in the speedometer to c o n fi r m t h e s e l e c t i o n m a d e .
The gearbox then operates in autoactive mode, without intervention on your part.
It constantly selects the gear best adapted to the following parameters:
- S t y l e o f d r i v i n g .
- R o a d p r o fi l e .
Cancellation of automatic mode
Move the gear lever from position Ato select a different position.
The "A" warning lamp disappears on the rev counter.
Instant manual mode
Even in automatic mode, if you touch the controls under the steering wheel "+" or "-" you immediately change gear.
The "A" warning lamp remains displayed on the rev counter.
In the absence of any further action, automatic mode reactivates to cope with the prevailing driving conditions.
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Manual mode
Position the gear lever in position M, then:
- p u s h t h e l e v e r t o e n g a g e a h i g h e r gear,
- p u l l t h e l e v e r t o c h a n g e d o w n .
Manual mode with controls behind the steering wheel
Place the gear lever in position M, and then the controls at the steering wheel will give you access to the six gears in forward drive.
To change gear:
- P r e s s b e h i n d t h e c o n t r o l "+" at the steering wheel to engage a higher gear.
- P r e s s b e h i n d t h e c o n t r o l "-" at the steering wheel to change down.
Observations:
When the vehicle is braking or reducing speed, the gearbox changes down automatically to a suitable gear.
In manual mode, it is not necessary to release the accelerator during changes of gear.
C h a n g e s o f g e a r a r e a c c e p t e d o n l y if consistent with engine speed.
Under heavy accelera-tion, a higher gear will only be engaged when the driver actions the gear lever or the controls at the steering wheel.
Note: These controls at the steering do not permit you to select neutral or reverse gear.
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HILL START ASSIST (with 6-speed electronic gearbox system)
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is equipped with a system that keeps it temporarily immobilised.
It keeps the brakes applied for a brief moment, precisely the time taken for moving your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal, in particular conditions on a slope.
On a descending slope, provided the vehicle is stationary and reverse gear is engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle during the hill start phase.
The hill start function cannot be deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal, provided you are in A or M.
Display of these warning lamps indicates a malfunctioning of the hill start assist function.
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HILL START ASSIST (with 6-speed electronic gearbox system)
To aid starting on a gradient, your vehicle is equipped with a system that keeps it temporarily immobilised.
It keeps the brakes applied for a brief moment, precisely the time taken for moving your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.
This function is only active when the vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal, in particular conditions on a slope.
On a descending slope, provided the vehicle is stationary and reverse gear is engaged, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal.
Do not leave the vehicle during the hill start phase.
The hill start function cannot be deactivated.
On an ascending slope, with the vehicle stationary, the vehicle is held for a brief moment when you release the brake pedal, provided you are in A or M.
Display of these warning lamps indicates a malfunctioning of the hill start assist function.
