Alpine A110 2023 - Page 103

GEAR CONTROL
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Driving - 101
Special feature related to
the "Stop and Start"
function: if you are going
to unfasten the driver's
seat belt before the engine goes
on standby due to the " Stop
and Start " function, make sure
that the ( P ) position is
engaged. The P indicator light
appears on the instrument
panel as confirmation. Risk of
loss of immobilisation.
If information disappears
from the instrument
panel, stop and
immobilise the vehicle
using the electronic parking brake
or by engaging (P) position by
pressing and holding the N switch
(the indicator light built into the N
switch lights up in red when the
engine is on).
To select reverse gear
With the vehicle stationary and the
engine on, engage position (P), (N),
(M) or (D), press the brake pedal and
briefly press the R switch (the
indicator light built into the R switch
lights up in white and R is displayed on
the instrument panel).
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as the reverse gear is selected
(ignition on) and, depending on the
vehicle, the reversing camera will be
activated (refer to "Reversing camera"
in Section 2).
If the brake pedal is not pressed down,
the R indicator light flashes for
approximately five seconds and the 3
warning light stays on the instrument
panel.
Note: with the engine running and the
vehicle travelling at between
approximately 0 and 6 mph (0 and 10
km/h), in (N) or (D) position, it is not
necessary to press the brake pedal to
engage (R) position. This is useful
during parking manoeuvres requiring a
number of alternate forward and
reverse movements.
Special circumstances
If the road surface and bends do not
allow you to stay in automatic mode
(e.g. when driving 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 descents.
Maintenance period
Refer to the maintenance document
for your vehicle or consult an Approved
Dealer to check whether the automatic
gearbox requires scheduled
maintenance.
If it does not need to be serviced, there
is no need to top up the oil.
Operating faults
– when driving, if the "WARNING:
Check Gearbox" message appears on
the instrument panel, this indicates a
fault.
Immobilise the vehicle using the
electronic parking brake.
Contact an approved dealer as soon
as possible;
– when driving, if the "WARNING:
Gearbox Overheating" message
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.