STARTING AND DRIVING
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Releasing
• With the ignition on, apply the brake pedal and press down on the EPB switch.
• If the vehicle is stationary with the EPB applied and with either transmission D or R selected, pressing the accelerator automatically releases the EPB.
Electric parking brake (EPB) See page 2, item 35
Applying
• With the vehicle stationary, lift up the EPB switch and then release it. A red warning lamp in the Instrument panel illuminates.
Auto headlamps and
High beam assist
See page 2, item 5
1. When the lighting control’s AUTO position is selected, the side lamps and headlamps s witch on automatically as ambient light falls below a preset level. With the lighting control in the low beam position, High beam assist activates automatically in the absence of other vehicle lights ahead. The vehicle’s speed must be above 25 mph (40 km/h). To over-ride High beam assist and select low beam, pull the lighting control backwards to the flash position, and release. To reinstate High beam assist, push the lighting control forwards to the high beam position, then back to the low beam position. High beam assist can be enab led/disabled via the Vehicle Settings option in the Instrument panel menu.
Exit delay
2. 3. 4. The headlamps can temporarily illuminate the way ahead when exiting the vehicle at night. Rotate the control for delay periods of 30, 60, or 120 seconds.
Cruise control and Automatic speed limiter (ASL) See page 2, item 39
Setting the Cruise control speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed, then press to set and maintain the speed. Can also be used to increase speed while Cruise control is operating.
2. Resumes the set speed after Cruise control has been suspended.
3. Press to decrease the set speed.
4. Suspends Cruise control but retains the current set speed in the memory.
5. Press to switch between Cruise control and ASL.
Intelligent stop/start See page 2, item 34
Intelligent stop/start automatically activates when the
ignition is switched on. If the vehicle is stopped and the
brake pedal is applied, the engine switches off (unless it
is required to support other vehicle systems).
Note: The engine will not stop automatically if a gear shift
paddle has been used to select a gear.
When the brake pedal is released and a drive gear is
selected, the engine restarts. A green stop/start lamp
illuminates in the Instrument panel while the engine is
switched off by Intelligent stop/start.
Gear shift paddles See page 2, items 6 and 10The gear shift paddles can be used while in transmission
D or S.
1. To shift down a gear, briefly pull the left paddle.
2. To shift up a gear, briefly pull the right paddle.
3. To exit manual mode and return to the previously selected automatic mode , pull and hold the right paddle for 1 second.
While transmission D is selected, if use of the paddles
is not maintained, gear selection will revert to fully
automatic mode. With transmission S selected,
permanent manual mode is initiated if the paddles are
used. To return to fully automatic mode, move the gear
selector back to transmission D.
When Dynamic mode is selected while in transmission
S, up-shifts are fully controlled by the driver. The
transmission will not automatically change up to the next
gear, even if the engine’s rev limit is reached.
A gear position indicator, in the Message center, glows
amber when an up-shift is required.
Deployable rear spoiler (DRS) See page 2, item 33
The DRS will raise automatically when the vehicle
reaches a predetermined speed:
Convertible - 60 mph (96 km/h) and will retract when the
speed drops below 40 mph (64 km/h).
Coupe - 70 mph (113 km/h) and will retract when the
speed drops below 50 mph (80 km/h).
Manual operation
1. Press to raise the DRS at vehicle speeds of below 60 mph (96 km/h) for the Convertible and 70 mph (113 km/h) for the Coupe.
2. Press again to return to automatic mode.
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Driving modes See page 2, items 37, 49 and 50
Manual and automatic transmission
Rain/Ice/Snow mode and Dynamic mode, allow the driver
to more finely tune the vehicle’s driving characteristics to
suit the prevailing conditions. While a mode is selected,
the relevant switch lamp is illuminated.
1. Dynamic mode: Coordinates the vehicle’s systems to deliver a high performance driving experience. If transmission S is now used with paddle gear selection, there is no automatic gear change, even if the rev limit is reached.
NOTE: This mode remains selected for 6 hours after the
engine is switched off.
Blind spot monitor
BSM switches on automatically at vehicle speeds of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) while in a forward gear. It
monitors an area that extends approximately 20 ft (6 m)
behind the rear wheels and 8.2 ft (2.5 m) to the sides.
1. Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of overtaking vehicles in adjacent lanes.
2. The amber dot remains illuminated until the vehicle’s speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Door mirror dip and Blind spot
monitor (BSM)
See page 2, item 47
Passenger side mirror dip when reversing
This feature can be used to improve the passenger side
lower view, while reversing. Mirror dip can be selected
or deselected from the Instrument panel menu. Select
from the Vehicle Settings menu, then select the desired
option from the list.
To set a dip position
1. With the Electric parking brake applied, select transmission position R.
2. Adjust the mirror position with the joystick control to show a view of the lower rear curb and vehicle.
Subsequently, each time transmission R is selected, the
set dip position will be automatically selected. The mirrors
will return to their normal position when a forward gear is
selected.
Parking aids See page 2, item 21
When transmission R is selected, Parking aids sensors at
the rear and front of the vehicle activate. When a forward
gear is selected and the front Parking aids are required,
press the Parking aids switch to the left of the Touch
screen. Forward speed must be kept below 10 mph (16
km/h).
1. When a Rear camera is not fitted, the Touch screen displays a vehicle graphic and indicates the approximate distance to any object detected.
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow, or ice are
detected on their surfaces. Make sure that the sensors
are cleaned regularly.
An audible alert increases in frequency as the object is
approached.
The audible alert volume can be adjusted via the Touch
screen. Select the Home menu, then Setup followed by
System. Now select Volume presets. Use the + or - soft
keys, alongside Parking aid, to adjust the volume.
Valet mode
The glovebox, trunk, and the Touch screen can be
security locked to deny access to a parking attendant.
Selecting Valet mode
1. From the Touch screen, select the Home menu.
2. Now select Valet.
3. Enter a 4 digit PIN (personally chosen) and touch OK. You will be requested to confirm the PIN number.
4. Valet mode activated is displayed.
Folding mirrors
Press both buttons simultaneously to fold the mirrors
inwards. Press again to unfold.
2. Rain/ice/snow mode: Use in slippery road conditions . Moderates engine response and modifies the gear change strategy, to achieve the maximum possible traction.
NOTE: This mode remains in use until switched off.
Dynamic launch
Enhances vehicle acceleration and automatic gear
changes during a launch from standstill.
1. With Dynamic mode selected, press and hold the brake pedal with the left foot.
2. Select transmission D or S and lightly press the accelerator until the Message center displays DYNAMIC LAUNCH READY.
3. Release the brake pedal and then fully press the accelerator pedal. DYNAMIC LAUNCH ACTIVE is displayed in the Message center and rapid acceleration commences.
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Blind spot monitor
BSM switches on automatically at vehicle speeds of
above 6 mph (10 km/h) while in a forward gear. It
monitors an area that extends approximately 20 ft (6 m)
behind the rear wheels and 8.2 ft (2.5 m) to the sides.
1. Each mirror displays amber icons to warn of overtaking vehicles in adjacent lanes.
2. The amber dot remains illuminated until the vehicle’s speed exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
Parking aids See page 2, item 21
When transmission R is selected, Parking aids sensors at
the rear and front of the vehicle activate. When a forward
gear is selected and the front Parking aids are required,
press the Parking aids switch to the left of the Touch
screen. Forward speed must be kept below 10 mph (16
km/h).
1. When a Rear camera is not fitted, the Touch screen displays a vehicle graphic and indicates the approximate distance to any object detected.
Note: Sensors may activate when water, snow, or ice are
detected on their surfaces. Make sure that the sensors
are cleaned regularly.
An audible alert increases in frequency as the object is
approached.
The audible alert volume can be adjusted via the Touch
screen. Select the Home menu, then Setup followed by
System. Now select Volume presets. Use the + or - soft
keys, alongside Parking aid, to adjust the volume. Rear camera
The Rear camera activates when transmission R is
selected and has priority over the Parking aid view. The
Touch screen displays guidance lines to aid reversing.
To display the Parking aid vehicle graphic instead, move
the transmission to a forward gear, then back to R. 1. Broken line - full width of the vehicle.
2. Solid line - projected reversing path based on the current steer
ing wheel position.
3. Parking sensor activation - shaded area indicates which rear sensors are activ e.
4. Access guide line - do not reverse beyond this point if trunk access is required.
Valet mode
The glovebox, trunk, and the Touch screen can be
security locked to deny access to a parking attendant.
Selecting Valet mode
1. From the Touch screen, select the Home menu.
2. Now select Valet.
3. Enter a 4 digit PIN (personally chosen) and touch OK. You will be requested to confirm the PIN number.
4. Valet mode activated is displayed. Deselecting Valet mode
1. Select Valet on the Touch screen.
2. Enter your 4 digit PIN and touch OK.
3. Valet mode deactivated is displayed, the glovebox, trunk and Touch screen are unlocked.
2. Rain/ice/snow mode: Use in slippery road
conditions. Moderates engine response and modifies the gear change strategy, to achieve the maximum possible traction.
NOTE: This mode remains in use until switched off.
Dynamic launch
Enhances vehicle acceleration and automatic gear
changes during a launch from standstill.
1. With Dynamic mode selected, press and hold the brake pedal with the left foot.
2. Select transmission D or S and lightly press the accelerator until the Message center displays DYNAMIC LAUNCH READY.
3. Release the brake pedal and then fully press the accelerator pedal. DYNAMIC LAUNCH ACTIVE is displayed in the Message center and rapid acceleration commences.
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