GEAR CONTROL
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100 - Driving
– in red with accompanied by a
beep, this indicates the need to shift
up a gear;
– with , this indicates the need
to change to a lower gear.
In "Track" mode, the
gearbox changes to
permanent manual mode
(M).
To change to automatic driving
mode (D), select "Normal" or
"Sport" mode (see "Choice of
driving mode" in Section 2).
Special cases
In certain driving cases (e.g. engine
protection, etc.), a gear change can be
performed automatically in the event of
over-revving or approaching under-
revving. The manual mode remains
activated.
Similarly, to avoid making an incorrect
move, a gear change may be refused
by the gearbox. In this case, the
display for the engaged gear flashes
for a few seconds to warn you.
Multiple downshifting
Depending on the vehicle and the if
the "Sport" or "Track" driving mode is
activated (refer to the "Choice of
driving mode" in Section 2), it may be
possible to quickly downshift several
gears.
With the gearbox in (M) position and
braking, press and hold the left-hand
paddle as many times as is necessary
for the gears to automatically descend
to the optimal gear.
Parking the vehicle
When the engine is switched off by
pressing the button, (P) is
automatically engaged as well as the
electronic parking brake, on vehicles
equipped with it. The indicator light on
the N control lights up in red and P is
displayed on the instrument panel.
With the vehicle stationary and the
engine running, press and hold the N
switch until the indicator light built into
the N switch lights up in red. The
gearbox shifts to Park (P) position.
Special case
As (P) position is automatically
engaged when the engine is stopped,
it is sometimes necessary to set the
gearbox to (N) position, for example in
some car washes or when the vehicle
is being transported.
Never leave your vehicle
without setting the
gearbox to P position
and switching off the
engine.
This is because when the vehicle
is stationary with the engine
running and a gear engaged, the
vehicle may begin to move.
There is a risk of accidents.
With the engine off, the ignition on, the
doors closed and the gearbox in (P)
position, it is possible to switch to (N)
position by briefly pressing the N
switch while simultaneously pressing
the brake pedal (the indicator light built
into the N switch lights up in white and
N is displayed on the instrument
panel).
The (N) position can be engaged
before the driver's door is opened and
no later that 45 seconds after the
engine is stopped. After this time or
after opening the driver's door, it will be
necessary to turn on the ignition again
to disengage (P) position.
Note: once engaged after the engine
is stopped, the (N) position is
maintained until the vehicle ignition is
switched on again.
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