AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Driving - 117
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If any gear other than neutral is en-
gaged, N flashes on the display ; press
the brake pedal and place the lever in
position N. Start the engine.
NB: Do not attempt to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle if the battery is
flat (the display remains OFF when the
ignition is switched ON).
Under certain conditions, the engine
starter may take some time. Keep the
key in the starting position.
Once the vehicle is
switched to ignition ON po-
sition, the gearbox initial-
izes. This produces a light sound.
This is normal. Crank the engine
after three seconds.
Starting
Moving forwards (starting in neutral)
The gear display shows Neutral
With the brake pedal pressed, position
the selector lever to D.The letter A
(Automatic) appears on the cluster.
Release the brake pedal:
– The engine’s idle speed is sufficient
for parking manoeuvres.
– Accelerate gently to move forwards.
Start the engine, wait for
three seconds before se-
lecting D/R gears.
Avoid shifting reverse gear imme-
diately after starting the engine.
Reverse gear (from neutral, with the
vehicle stationary)
With the brake pedal pressed, position
the selector lever to R. The letter R ap-
pears on the display.
Release the brake pedal :
– The engine’s idle speed is sufficient
for parking manoeuvres.
– Accelerate gently to reverse.
There is a beep when reverse gear is
engaged.
You may shift from reverse gear to a
forwards gear by pushing the lever to
D once the vehicle is stationary.
Note : When the vehicle is stationary,
you must depress the brake pedal to
engage a gear. Otherwise, warning
light will come on.
Avoid selecting D/R mode
after switching off the en-
gine.
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