Automatic Transmission
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MANUAL GEAR SELECTION*
There are six predetermined gear ratios, all of which can be
selected sequentially by a single forward or rearward movement of
the gear selector lever, as follows:
• With ‘D’ (Drive) selected, move the gear selector lever
sideways from the ‘D’ Drive position towards the right side of
the car (this is precisely the same as selecting Sport mode).
• The transmission then automatically selects the ratio most
appropriate to the car's road speed and accelerator depression.
• A single forward movement of the selector lever will change
the transmission to a higher gear, while a rearward movement
of the lever will change down to a lower gear. Repeated
forward or rearward movements of the selector lever can be
made until the desired gear ratio has been selected (the selected
gear will be indicated in the digital display).
• To deselect manual mode, simply move the selector lever
sideways back to the ‘D’ position. Automatic gear changing
will then resume.
NOTE: The Stepspeed system is able to protect the transmission from
damage by disallowing gear changes that are potentially injurious to the
power unit and, similarly, by preventing gear changes that may be
dangerous (e.g. changing into 1st gear at very high speed). To further
protect the transmission, up-changes occur automatically whenever a
predetermined engine speed is reached. Similar down-changes will also occur
at low engine speeds to prevent the engine from stalling.
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