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Driving
If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers
optimum performance, taking account of the
outside temperature, the profile of the road, the
load on the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear selected until
the maximum engine speed is reached.
The steering mounted controls allow the driver
to temporarily select a gear, if the vehicle
speed and engine speed conditions permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The change from one gear to another takes
place only if the road speed and engine speed
permit.
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From mode P:
F Press the brake pedal down fully.
F Start the engine.
In severe wintry conditions (temperature
below -23°C), it is recommended that the
engine be allowed to run for a
few minutes
before moving off, to ensure correct
operation and durability of the engine and
gearbox.
With an automatic gearbox, never try to
start the engine by pushing the vehicle.
Stopping the vehicle
Whatever the state of the gearbox, when the
ignition is switched off, mode P is engaged
automatically and immediately.
However, in mode N, mode P will be engaged
after a delay of 5 seconds (allowing for the
process of putting the vehicle into free-
wheeling mode).
Check that mode P has been engaged and that
the electric parking brake has been applied
automatically; if not, apply it manually.
The corresponding indicator lamps
in the selector and the electric
parking brake control lever must
be on, as well as those in the
instrument panel.
Malfunctions
Gearbox malfunction
This is signalled by the illumination
of this warning lamp, accompanied
by the display of a message and an
audible signal, when the ignition is
switched on.
F
Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
press the Unlock button.
F Push once or twice backward to select
automatic mode D, or forward to engage
reverse R.
From neutral N:
F Fully depress the brake pedal.
F
Start the engine.
F
Maintaining pressure on the brake pedal,
push backward to select automatic mode
D, or forward, while pressing the Unlock
button to engage reverse R.
Then, from D or R:
F
Release the brake pedal.
F
Accelerate progressively to automatically
release the electric parking brake.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
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