2.36
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Special circumstances
– If the road contours and bends
do not allow you to stay in auto-
matic mode (e.g.: in the mountains),
we recommend that you change to
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait a few mo-
ments before shifting the selector
lever from position P or N and en-
gaging D or R.
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever in position D,
move the lever to the left. Shifting the
lever repeatedly allows you to change
gears manually:
– To move down through the gears, push the lever backwards;
– To move up through the gears, push the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
Under certain driving conditions (e.g.
engine protection, electronic stability
program (ESP) operational etc.: ESC))
the automatic system may change the
gear automatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused by
the automatic system: in this case the
gear display flashes for a few seconds
as a warning.
In very cold weather, the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
4.16
Glass instrument panel(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio display, mul-
timedia or multifunction display etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them properly,
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly
moistened with soapy water and then
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth
or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully dry off with a soft dry
cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical
Department (Approved outlets) or
warm, soapy water and a sponge and
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used
under any circumstances.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth,
rinse and remove the excess.
Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or
pasty material immediately with a spa-
tula (working from the edges to the
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Special instructions for sweets or
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
A well-maintained vehicle will last
longer. It is therefore recommended to
maintain the interior of the vehicle re-
gularly.
A stain should always be dealt with
swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim,
use
cold (or warm) soapy water with
natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
dered products, alcohol-based pro-
ducts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
For further recommendations for
maintaining the interior, and/or for
any unsatisfactory results, please
see an authorised dealer.
7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.46, \
2.18 → 2.21
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.22
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.20
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.21 side protection ............................................................. 1.20
to the front seat belts .......................................1.15 → 1.18
to the rear seat belts .................................................... 1.19
adjusting your driving position ...................... 1.11 → 1.14, 3.21
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.13
air bag...........................................................1.15 → 1.21, 1.44
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.38
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.36
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.18 → 2.21
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.13
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.20
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.61
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.35 → 2.37
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.35 → 2.37
B
battery............................................................ 4.11, 5.19 – 5.20 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.19 – 5.20
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.18
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9
bulbs changing ............................................................5.9 → 5.14
C
catalytic converter.....................................................\
........... 2.7
central door locking .................................1.2 – 1.3, 1.8 → 1.10changing a bulb .......................................................5.9
→ 5.14
changing gear .................................................2.8, 2.35 → 2.37
child restraint/seat .............................1.23 – 1.24, 1.26 → 1.36
child safety.........................1.7, 1.18, 1.23 – 1.24, 1.26 → 1.36
child seats..........................................1.23 – 1.24, 1.2\
6 → 1.35
children .......................................................... 1.23 – 1.24, 1.24
children (safety) ................................................................... 1.7
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.20
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ....................................................................... 1.56 – 1.57
closing the doors .....................................................1.6 → 1.10
control instruments ............................1.44 → 1.51, 1.56 – 1.57
controls ...............................................................\
...1.40 → 1.43
courtesy light ............................................................ 3.15, 5.14
cruise control ................................................1.47, 2.27 → 2.30
crosswind assist ................................................................ 2.19
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.24 → 2.30
crosswind assist function ................................................... 2.19
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.40 → 1.43
demisting rear screen ..................................................3.4, 3.7 → 3.10
windscreen ..................................................3.5, 3.7 → 3.10
dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.4
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.3
display ................................................................\
...1.44 → 1.49
doors/tailgate ....................................................1.4, \
1.6 → 1.10
driver assistance....................................................2.1\
8 → 2.34
driver’s position .....................................................1.40 → 1.48
driving ........... 2.3, 2.7, 2.9 → 2.12, 2.18 → 2.21, 2.24 → 2.32,
2.35 → 2.37
driving aids ............................................................2.18 → 2.34
driving position settings ............................................................1.1\
2 →
1.14