Automatic transmission - shift gate positions
The gear selector can be moved freely between N and D.
Depressing the selector knob enables you to move the gear selector to positions P, R, N, D, 3, 2 and
1.
W Winter/Wet driving mode - enhanced vehicle traction
Mode W will only function if the gear selector is in the (D)rive position.
Press the button at the base of the gear selector to engage/disengage this driving mode (see
illustration).
An LED in the button will light up to indicate that
W
is engaged and this will also be displayed in
the instrument panel (see page 25).
This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
Cold starts
When driving before the engine has reached its normal operating temperature, the transmission will
shift up at slightly higher engine speeds to heat the three-way catalytic converter as quickly as
possible.
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