DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK

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Driving
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In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
► Raise the trigger under the knob and move the
gear lever to the left, then forwards.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5
th
or 6
th
gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5
th
or 6
th
gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3
rd
or 4
th
gear).
Automatic gearbox
Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push
selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear
changes via control paddles locatedbehind the
steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are
blocked.
R. Reverse gear
N. Neutral
For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or
to allow it to free-wheel.
For more information on Changing to free-
wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.
D. Driving in automatic mode
The gearbox manages gear changes according
to the style of driving, the road profile and the
vehicle load.
M. Driving in manual mode
The driver changes gear using the steering-
mounted controls.
Push selector
A. ButtonP
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button
To unlock the gearbox and come out ofP or to
change toR, with the foot on the brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing the
selector.
C. Button M
To change from modeD to permanent manual
mode.
(Depending on version: with DS PARK PILOT,
the manual mode is accessed via the DRIVE
MODE control)
D. Gearbox status indicators (P, R, N, D)