GEAR CONTROL
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Note: depending on the display, the
+ and ˗ or and indicators
will suggest moving up or down a
gear.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (result-
ing in, for example, engine protec-
tion, activation of the electronic sta-
bility control (ESC), etc.), the auto-
matic system may change the gear
automatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect ma-
noeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in
this case the gear display flashes for
a few seconds as a warning.
When facing uphill, to re-
main stopped, do not
keep your foot on the ac-
celerator.
Risk of overheating the auto-
matic gearbox.
Check that the indica-
tor light P on the instru-
ment panel is activat-
ed before leaving the
vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of
the vehicle.
Special circumstances
If the road type or weather condi-
tions (steep uphill slopes, sudden
downhill slopes, deep snow, sand or
mud) make it difficult to stay in auto-
matic mode, depending on the vehi-
cle, it is advisable:
– on vehicles equipped with steering
wheel paddles: to switch to manual
mode using the paddles. This will
prevent the "automatic gearbox"
from changing gears repeatedly
when driving uphill, and permit en-
gine braking on long descents.
– on vehicles not equipped with
steering wheel paddles: use"Low"
mode to enable, at a speed below 31
mph (50 km/h), driving on surfaces
with low grip (snow, mud, etc.), climb-
ing a slope or engine braking during
a hill descent. To do this, set the lever
to L position.
Note: in "Low" mode, the variations
in engine speed are continuous and
the accelerations are more linear.
To avoid the engine stalling in very
cold weather, wait a few seconds
before disengaging P or Nposition
and engaging the lever in D, R, L or B
position.
In the event of an im-
pact to the underside
of the vehicle (e.g. strik-
ing a post, raised kerb
or other street furniture) this
may result in damage to the ve-
hicle (e.g. twisted axle), the elec-
trical circuit or the traction bat-
tery.
Do not touch the circuit ele-
ments or any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of accident,
have your vehicle checked by
an authorised dealer.
Risk of serious injury or electric
shock and risk to life.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move
the lever to position P while keeping
your foot on the brake pedal: the
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