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Starting and Driving
CAUTION!
DO NOT race the engine when shifting
from P (Park) or N (Neutral) modes
into another gear range, as this can
damage the drivetrain.
The following indicators should be
used to ensure that you have engaged
the "P" mode:
•
press the brake pedal
•
switch OFF the vehicle moving the
ignition device in STOP position,
•
verify that "P" mode is illuminated
on the instrument cluster display.
Auto Park
Park mode is also engaged if one of
these conditions occur:
• engine is in idle;
• unfastened seat belt;
• open doors;
• brake pedal non pressed;
• vehicle speed under 1,24 MPH (2
km/h)
R (Reverse)
This range is used to move the vehicle
backward.
Switching to R (Reverse) starting from
any other mode is possible by pressing
the brake pedal and pushing the "R"
button on the central tunnel. We
recommend to shift into R (Reverse)
mode only after the vehicle has come
to a complete stop.
• Vehicle stationary: switching
between R (Reverse) and D
(Drive) mode, passing from N
(Neutral),requires applying the brake
pedal, then pulling both shifting
paddles behind the steering wheel,
then pull the "+" shift paddle.
• Vehicle moving: the driver can switch
from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral)
pulling both shifting paddles.
N (Neutral)
• Vehicle stationary and engine
started: switching from N (Neutral) to
P (Park) mode requires pressing the
brake pedal and switching OFF the
vehicle moving the ignition device
to STOP position. Switching from
N (Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or
D (Drive) requires the use of the
brake pedal and pulling the "+" shift
paddle behind the steering wheel.
• Vehicle moving: switching from N
(Neutral) to R (Reverse) and/or D
(Drive) requires pulling the "+" shift
paddle behind the steering wheel.
Switching to R (Reverse) starting from
N (Neutral) is only possible if the
vehicle is moving backwards, while
switching to D (Drive) starting from N
(Neutral) is only possible if the vehicle
is moving forwards.
Set the parking brake and shift the
transmission into P (Park) mode if you
must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not switch to N (Neutral) and/or
never turn off the ignition to coast
downhill. These are unsafe practices
that limit driver’s response to
changing traffic or road conditions.
It is possible to lose control of the
vehicle and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or
driving for any other reason with the
transmission in N (Neutral) can result
in transmission damage. See "Towing
a Disabled Vehicle" in section "In an
Emergency" for further information.
D (Drive)
This range should be used for most city
and highway driving. It provides the
smoothest upshifts and downshifts
and the best fuel economy. The
transmission automatically shifts up
and down through all gears. The
D (Drive) mode provides optimum
driving characteristics under all normal
operating conditions of the vehicle.
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