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DRIVING
Mode selection
Displays in the instrument panel
) automatic mode: gear lever in
position D ,
) sequential mode: gear lever in
position M ,
) SPORT mode: gear lever in po-
sition D and button A pressed,
) SNOW mode: gear lever in posi-
tion D and button B pressed.
The position of the gear lever and
the driving mode are displayed in
the instrument panel dial C .
A position grille associated with the
gear lever allows you to view the se-
lected position.
For safety:
- position P can be disen-
gaged only if you press
the brake pedal,
- when a door is opened, an au-
dible signal is heard if the gear
lever is not in position P ,
- always make sure that the gear
lever is in position P before you
leave your vehicle.
If the gearbox is in position P but the
position of the gear lever is different,
reposition the gear lever on P so that
you can start the vehicle.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Automatic gearbox which offers a
choice between the comfort of fully
automatic operation, enhanced by
the sport and snow programmes, or
manual gear changing.
Four driving modes are provided:
- automatic operation for elec-
tronic control of the gears by the
gearbox,
- the SPORT programme for a
more dynamic driving style,
- the SNOW programme to im-
prove driving when the grip is
poor,
- manual operation for sequen-
tial changing of the gears by the
driver.