169 Starting and driving
Selector lever positions
P
The selector lever is locked and the transmission
is mechanically blocked.
The engine can be started.
To move the selector lever out of the P position,
depress the brake pedal and press in the detent
(catch) on the selector lever.
Only select the park position (P) when the car is
stationary.
R
Only select the reverse position (R) when the car
stationary. The detent release button must be
pressed before the selector lever can be moved
to R.
Wait until reverse gear has engaged before
touching the accelerator.
N
You must press the brake pedal to move
the selector lever from the neutral position (N).
In neutral, the transmission is disengaged from the
engine. The engine can be started but make sure
the parking brake is on to prevent unexpected
movement.
To prevent the engine and transmission becoming
hotter than necessary, select N for long stops with
the engine running, e.g. when stuck in a traffic jam.
At traffic lights, leave the selector lever in the drive
position (D).
D
The drive position (D) is the normal one for forward
driving. The transmission shifts automatically
between all gears from 1st to 5th or 6th, the timing
of which depends on factors such as the current
accelerator position and the speed of the car.
Pause for a moment before applying the acce-
lerator, to allow the gears to engage.
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287 Technical data
Curb weight
(i.e. with full fuel tank, full washer fluid res-
ervoir, standard tools and spare wheel):
SportSedan_______________________ 3210–3600 lbs.
(1455–1635 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 3520–3880 lbs.
(1595–1760 kg)
SportCombi_______________________ 3310–3730 lbs.
(1500–1690 kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW):
SportSedan_______________________ 4140–4540 lbs.
(1880–2060 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 4420–4660 lbs.
(2005–2115 kg)
SportCombi_______________________ 4240–4660 lbs.
(1925–2115 kg)
Maximum axle load:
SportSedan, front __________________ 2440 lbs. (1150 kg)
SportSedan, rear __________________ 2230 lbs. (1010 kg)
Convertible, front __________________ 2560 lbs. (1160 kg)
Convertible, rear ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)
SportCombi, front __________________ 2540 lbs. (1150 kg)
SportCombi, rear __________________ 2430 lbs. (1100 kg)Weight distribution:
Curb weight + driver (150 lbs. (68 kg)),
front/rear, SportSedan and SportCombi_ approx. 60/40 %
GVW, front/rear, SportSedan and Sport-
Combi ___________________________ approx. 50/50 %
Maximum roof load, SportSedan and Sport-
Combi ___________________________ 220 lbs. (100 kg)
Maximum load in trunk, SportSedan, Con-
vertible and SportCombi _____________ 175 lbs. (80 kg)
The combined weight of occupants and
cargo should never exceed:
SportSedan and SportCombi _________ 926 lbs. (420 kg)
Convertible _______________________ 776 lbs. (352 kg)
Maximum combined weight of driver and
passengers ______________________
SportSedan and SportCombi (5x150 lbs.) 750 lbs. (340 kg)
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