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Driving
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving. Never select positions P or R unlessthe vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
Select position D for automatic changing of the six gears. The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any inter vention on the par t of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear according to the style of driving, the profile of the road and the load in the vehicle. For maximum acceleration without touching the lever, press the accelerator pedal down fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine speed is reached. On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide efficient engine braking. If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a higher gear for safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
Press button "S" , after star ting the engine. The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " "
Press button " ", after star ting the engine. The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads. This programme improves star ting and drive
when traction is poor.
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplementthe automatic operation in very specific conditions of use.
