DS Automobiles DS 7 CROSSBACK

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Driving
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► Move the selector by pressing it forwards (N
or R) or rearwards (N or D) once or twice, passing
the point of resistance if necessary.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change fromP toR, either push
forwards twice without passing the point of
resistance or push just once, passing the point of
resistance:
– In the first case, the gearbox goes fromP toN,
then fromN toR.
– In the second case, the gearbox goes directly
fromP toR.
Steering-mounted controls
In modeM orD, the steering-mounted control
paddles can be used to change gear manually.
They cannot be used to select neutral or to
engage or disengage reverse gear.
► Pull the "+" or "-" paddle towards you and
release to shift up or down a gear, respectively.
Displays on the instrument
panel
With the ignition on, the status of the gearbox is
displayed in the instrument panel:
P: park.
R: reverse.
N: neutral.
D1 to D6 or D8: automatic mode.
M1 to M6 or M8: manual mode (temporary or
permanent).
-: instruction not accepted in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition
on, a message is displayed asking you to put the
gearbox into mode P.
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the
instrument panel for a few moments after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to press
the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button in order
to change mode, an alert message is displayed in
the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode are
accepted.
With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing the
accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time - risk of damage
to the gearbox!
In the event of a battery failure, you must place
the chocks supplied with the vehicle tools
against one of the wheels to immobilise the
vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
– From mode P:
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► Press the Unlock button.
► While continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another mode.
– From neutral N, at a speed below 3 mph
(5km/h):
► Fully depress the brake pedal.
► While continuing to depress the brake pedal,
select another mode.