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DRIVING
DCS GEARBOX
The six-speed electronically controlled
gearbox offers a choice between the
comfort of automatic regulation or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.
This gearbox has three driving modes:
- a manual mode for changing of the
gears by the driver using the steer-
ing mounted controls or the gear
lever,
- a "
Normal
" automatic mode for
economical control of the gears
(everyday use),
- a "
Sport
" automatic mode which
permits a more dynamic style of
driving, with improved acceleration
and optimised engine braking. Displays on the instrument
panel
When you move the lever in the gate
to select a position, the corresponding
indicator or message is displayed on
the instrument panel.
P. Park.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
D. Drive (Automatic mode).
NORMAL. Normal mode.
SPORT. Sport mode.
1,2,3,4,5,6. Gear engaged during manual
operation. Gear lever positions
P
: park.
With your foot on the brake,
this position permits starting of
the vehicle.
To exit position P , raise the ring on the
gear lever.
R
: reverse gear.
With the vehicle stationary, keep your
foot on the brake pedal and push the
gear lever forwards.
N
: neutral.
With your foot on the brake, this posi-
tion also permits starting of the vehicle.
D
: automatic mode.
Move the lever rearwards.
+/- : manual mode with gear changing
using the lever.
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DRIVING
"Normal" automatic mode
Select position D .
"D" appears on the instrument panel
screen.
The gearbox then operates in automatic
mode, without any action on the part of
the driver.
To optimise driving comfort and obtain
the most suitable gear, avoid sharp vari-
ations in the pressure on the accelerator
pedal.
"Temporary" manual mode
In automatic mode, you can take
control temporarily at any time using
the steering mounted controls.
The use of these controls permits man-
ual selection of the gears in situations
which require a faster changedown than
that offered in automatic mode (arrival
at a roundabout, exit from a car park
with a steep gradient, overtaking...).
The gearbox engages the gear re-
quested if the engine speed permits it.
The gear engaged appears.
To return to the automatic mode, press
the back of the "+/OFF" control for at
least 2 seconds. "Sport" automatic mode
From automatic mode, you can engage
"Sport" mode.
With the vehicle moving or stationary,
push the thumbwheel
A forward.
"SPORT" appears on the instrument
panel screen.
Switching off "Sport" automatic
mode
You can return to "Normal" automatic
mode at any time:
Push the thumbwheel A rearward once. Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you
must engage position
P or N to place
the gearbox in neutral.
You must apply the parking brake to
immobilise the vehicle.
The gear lever must be in position P
to
remove the ignition key.
Hill start assist
To assist you when starting on a
g r a d i e n t , y o u r v e h i c l e i s fi t t e d w i t h a
s y s t e m w h i c h i m m o b i l i s e s i t b r i e fl y
(approximately 2 seconds), the time re-
quired to move your foot from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal. This func-
tion is only active when the vehicle has
been completely immobilised with your
foot on the brake pedal and on certain
gradients.
Do not get out of the vehicle during
the hill start
assist
temporary immo-
bilisation phase.
To immobilise the vehicle on a gradient
for a longer period, you must use the
parking brake, not the accelerator.
When starting on a gradient, accelerate
gradually while releasing the parking
brake.
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DRIVING
FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
WITH ELECTRONIC CONTROL
4WD AUTO (position 1)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive and provides optimum traction re-
gardless of the level of grip.
This is the vehicle's normal and regular
operating mode, the distribution of the
torque between the front and rear axles
is controlled automatically.
The distribution favours the front wheels, the transfer of torque to the rear wheels
is managed electronically by the control
unit in relation to the level of grip, so
guaranteeing optimum road holding.
Three transmission modes are avail-
able and can be selected manually by
the driver in accordance with his re-
quirements.
You can change transmission mode
when stationary or while driving at a
speed below 60 mph (100 km/h) .
The transmission mode can be selected
by turning the control A . Display on the instrument panel
The transmission mode is displayed in
the form of an intermittent display on
the instrument panel screen when the
transmission mode is selected.
Selecting the transmission
mode
The selection of this mode is
recommended when the level of
grip permits.
2WD (position 3)
The vehicle operates with front two
wheel drive.
This mode corresponds to use on a
tarmacked road on which the driver
considers that there is no risk of loss of
grip (dry road).
4WD LOCK (position 2)
The vehicle operates with four wheel
drive in this mode also.
It is recommended when grip is par-
t i c u l a r l y p o o r o r d i f fi c u l t ( s a n d , m u d ,
slopes, ...).
System which permits the selection of
a transmission mode in relation to the
driving conditions.