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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically.
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.
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we
recommend that you change to
manual mode. This will prevent the
automatic gearbox from changing
gear repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
– In cold weather , start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling.
Driving in manual mode
With the selection lever 1 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 forwards;
– to move up through the gears, push the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
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When facing uphill, to remain
stopped, do not keep your foot on
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic
gearbox.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
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 or, depending
on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-
tronic parking brake is applied.
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever can
be released manually. To do this, insert
a tool (with a hard rod) into the slot 4 to
unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
Operating faults
– when driving, if the ‘check gearbox’
message appears on the instrument
panel, it indicates a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible;
– when driving, if the message
“Gearbox overheating” appears on
the instrument panel, stop as soon
as possible to let the gearbox cool
down and wait for the message to
disappear;
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
4
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
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 appro-
ved Dealer.
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The controls
1 Adjusting the air temperature.
2 Air recirculation.
3 “Clear View” function.
4 Adjusting the ventilation speed.
5 Stopping the system.
6 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
7 Air conditioning.
8 Adjusting air distribution in the pas- senger compartment.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING (1/3)
ABSwitching air conditioning on
or off
The air conditioning is switched on (in-
dicator light on) or off (indicator light off)
using the button 7.
The air conditioning system is used
for:
– lowering the temperature inside the
passenger compartment;
– eliminating condensation more quickly.
Clear View function
Press button 3 – the integrated indica-
tor light comes on.
This function quickly demists and de-
ices the windscreen, the rear screen,
the front side windows, and the door
mirrors (depending on the vehicle). The
air conditioning and rear screen de-ic-
ing functions must be activated.
Press button 6 to stop the heated rear
screen operating, and the integrated in-
dicator goes out.
To exit this function, press button 3
again.
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Indicators
A Air temperature.
B Air recirculation.
C Fan speed.
D Distribution of air in the passenger compartment.
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Varying the ventilation speed
You can adjust the fan speed by press-
ing the buttons 4 to increase or reduce
the fan speed.
The fan speed is displayed on the in-
dicator C.
The system is stopped (OFF): the venti-
lation speed is zero (vehicle stationary).
You can, however, still feel a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is moving.
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING (3/3)
Adjusting the air temperature
Turn the control 1 to obtain the de-
sired temperature. The more bars dis-
played A, the higher the temperature.
When the air conditioning system is
used for long periods, it may begin to
feel cold. To increase the temperature,
turn control 1 to the right.
The air temperature is displayed on the
indicator A.
The de-icing function cannot be
used with the air recirculation mode
to avoid any risk of condensation
forming on the windscreen and trig-
gers the air conditioning to come on.
The integrated light in button 7 does
not come on.
Rear screen de-icing/
demisting
With the engine running, press
button 6. The operating tell-tale comes
on.
This function permits rapid demisting/
de-icing of the rear screen and de-icing
of the door mirrors (on equipped vehi-
cles).
To exit this function, press button 6
again.
Demisting automatically stops.
Stopping the system
To stop the system, press the button 5
OFF (the integrated warning light
comes on).
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (1/6)Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), while optimising consumption.
The system controls the ventilation
speed, air distribution, air recirculation,
and starting and stopping the air condi-
tioning and air temperature.
AUTO: allows the selected com-
fort level to be best attained, depend-
ing on the exterior conditions. Press
button 7. The integrated indicator light
on button 7 comes on.
Varying the ventilation speedIn automatic mode, the system uses
the most suitable amount of air to reach
and maintain the desired comfort level.
You can still adjust the fan speed by
pressing the buttons 6 to increase or
reduce the fan speed.
In this case, the integrated indicator
light on button 7 goes out and the ven-
tilation speed selected is displayed on
the indicator C.
Indicators
A Left-hand side air temperature.
B Distribution of air.
C Fan speed.
D Automatic air recirculation warning
light.
E Right-hand side air temperature.
The controls
1 Stopping the system or, depending on the vehicle, de-icing/demisting
the windscreen.
2 and 10 air temperature.
3 “Clear View” function.
4 and 5 Passenger compartment air
distribution.
6 Fan speed and, depending on the ventilation, stopping the system.
7 Automatic programme.
8 Air conditioning.
9 Air recirculation.
11 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen
and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
12 DUAL function
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Preferably, use automatic mode.
In automatic mode (warning light 7
is on), all climate control functions
are controlled by the system.
You can always modify the choice
of system; in this case, the warning
light in the button 7 goes out.
To return to automatic mode, press
programme AUTO.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (3/6)
Switching air conditioning on
or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Press the switch 8 to force activation
(the integrated warning light comes on)
or stop the air conditioning (the inte-
grated warning light goes out).
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Vehicles fitted with the ECO
mode (button 13): Once activated,
the ECO mode may reduce the ef-
fective performance of the air con-
ditioning. Please refer to the infor-
mation on “Eco-driving” in Section 2.
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B
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (4/6)
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Clear View function
This function quickly demists and de-
ices the windscreen, the rear screen,
the front side windows, and the door
mirrors (depending on the vehicle). The
air conditioning and rear screen de-ic-
ing functions must be activated.
Press button 3 – the integrated indica-
tor light comes on.
To stop the operation of the rear screen,
press the de-icer button 11. The inte-
grated warning light will go out.
You can change the fan speed: press
the button 6.
To exit this function, press button 3
again.
Some buttons have an operating
tell-tale which indicates the operat-
ing status.
Adjusting the distribution
of air in the passenger
compartment
There are five air distribution options.
Press switches 4 and 5 to scroll through
them. The arrows located on the indica-
tor B combine to show you the distribu-
tion selected:
õAll the air is then directed to
the windscreen and front side
window demisting vents.
÷The air flow is distributed be-
tween front side window de-
misting vents, the windscreen demist-
ing vents and the footwells.
óThe air flow is directed mainly
towards the footwells.
GThe air flow is directed to the
dashboard vents and the foot-
wells.
JAll the air flow is directed to the
dashboard vents.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (5/6)
Rear screen de-icing/
demisting
Press button 11 – the integrated indi-
cator light comes on. This function en-
ables rapid demisting or de-icing of the
rear screen and de-icing of the door
mirrors (on equipped vehicles).
To exit this function, press button 11
again. Demisting automatically stops.
De-icing or demisting the
windscreen
(depending on the vehicle)
With the engine running, press the
button 1 – the integrated indicator will
come on.
This function enables quick electric de-
icing/demisting.
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