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displays in the instrument panel
When you move the selector in the gate to
select a position, the corresponding indicator
comes on in the instrument panel.
P
Par
k
R
R
everse
N
N
eutral
d Dr
ive (automatic driving)
S
Spo
rt programme
T
Sn
ow programme
1 to 6
Ge
ar engaged during manual operation
-
In
valid value during manual operation
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, and the pleasure of manual gear
changing.
Two driving modes are offered:
-
au
tomatic
operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport programme for a more
dynamic style of driving and a snow
programme to improve driving when
traction is poor,
-
man
ual
operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Automatic gearbox
1. Gear selector.
2. Bu tton "T" (snow) .
3.
Bu
tton "S" (spor t) .
4.
Po
sition markings for the gear selector.
Gear selection gate Gear selector positions
P. Park.
- Im mobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on or off.
-
St
arting the engine.
R.
Re
verse.
-
Re
versing manoeuvres, vehicle stationary,
engine at idle.
N.
Ne
utral.
-
Im
mobilisation of the vehicle, parking brake
on.
-
St
arting the engine.
d. Au
tomatic operation.
M.+ / -
Man
ual operation with sequential
changing of the six gears.
F
Pu
sh for wards to change up through the
gears.
or
F Pu
ll backwards to change down through
the gears.
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Manual operation
F Select position M for sequential changing
of the six gears.
F
Pu
sh the selector towards the + sign to
change up a gear.
F
Pu
ll the selector towards the - sign to
change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; other wise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
d d
isappears and the gears engaged
appear in succession on the
instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear 1
automatically.
It is not necessary to release the accelerator
when changing gear.
It is possible to change from position
d
(
automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
The sport and snow programmes do not
operate in manual mode.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
F Press button "S" , a fter starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme " T"
F Press button " T" , after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to auto-adaptive
mode
F At any time, press the button selected
again to leave the special programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
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Key .....................................................52- 60, 101
K ey, electronic ......................................52 -55, 57
Keyless Entry and Starting
....................... 54
, 60
KM
Kit, hands-free ..............................................
292
K it, temporary puncture repair ...................... 19 6L
ocking from the inside ...................................61
Lo
ng objects, transporting ..............................86
Lo
w fuel level
..........................................
28, 239
Lumbar
............................................................ 76
M
aintenance, routine
.............................. 14
, 233
Map reading lamps
....................................... 157
M
arkings, identification
.................................2 74
M
assage function
...........................................76
M
at
..................................................................84
M
emorising a speed
.....................................128
M
enu, audio system
......................................284
M
irror, rear view
..............................................81
Mi
rrors, door............................................ 80, 123
Misfuel prevention
......................................... 2
42
Mountings, Isofix
........................................... 17
0
MP3 CD
.................................................
288, 289
Labels, identification
.....................................
2 74
L
amps, cleaning
............................................ 233
L
amps, parking
............................................. 148
L
ane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
... 12 2
L
eather (care)
................................................ 23
3
LEDs - light-emitting diodes
................. 14
5, 216
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 253
L
evel, brake fluid ........................................... 248
L
evel, Diesel additive
............................ 25
0, 251
Level, engine coolant
.............................. 32
, 249
Level, engine oil
......................................
36, 247
Level, headlamp wash
.................................. 249
L
evel, power steering fluid
............................ 248
L
evels and checks
.................24
4, 245, 247-250
Level, screenwash fluid
................................ 249
L
ight-emitting diodes - LEDs
................ 14
5, 216
Lighting
.......................................................... 15
8
Lighting, dashboard
........................................ 37
Li
ghting dimmer
.............................................. 37
L
ighting, directional
................................ 151
, 152
Lighting, guide-me home
...................... 146
, 148
Lighting, interior
.................................... 157
, 15 8
Lighting, mood
.............................................. 15
8
Lighting, welcome
......................................... 149
Lo
ading
...................................................
14, 232
Load reduction mode
.................................... 227
L
ocalised Assistance Call
............................. 278
L
ocating your vehicle
...................................... 55
L
Jack ....................................................... 202, 203
J ump starting ................................................ 2
24
Number plate lamps
......................................218
J
N
Ignition on...................................................... 101
Immobiliser, electronic ............................ 60 , 101
Indicator, coolant temperature
........................ 32
In
dicator, engine oil level
................................ 36
In
dicator lamps, operation
......................... 19
- 31
Indicators, direction
...................................... 180
I
nflating tyres
..........................................
14, 275
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
.............................................. 2
01
Input, auxiliary
............................................... 2
91
Instrument panels
........................................... 18
I
ntelligent Traction Control
............................ 183
I
SOFIX
................................................... 17
0 -174
Isofix mountings
............................................ 17
0