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Driving
Apply the parking brake.
)
Select position
P
or
N
.
)
Start the engine.
If this procedure is not followed, there is an
audible signal, accompanied by the display of
an warning message.
)
With the engine running, press the brake
pedal.
)
Release the parking brake.
)
Select position
R
,
D
or
M
.
)
Gradually release the brake pedal.
The vehicle moves off immediately.
Moving off
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position
R
,
D
or
M
is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
When the engine is running, never
leave children in the vehicle without
supervision.
When carrying out maintenance with
the engine running, apply the parking
brake and select position
P
.
P
If position
N
is selected inadvertently
while driving, allow the engine to
return to idle then select position
D
to
accelerate.
Never select position
N
while the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions
P
or
R
unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Automatic operation
)
Select position
D
for
automatic
changing
of the four gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any intervention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle.
For maximum acceleration without touching the
gear lever, press the accelerator pedal down
fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected
until the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide efficient engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not change to a higher gear for
safety reasons.
Sport and snow programmes
Sport programme "S"
)
Press button
"S"
, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving.
S
appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "
7
"
)
Press button "
7
", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and drive
when traction is poor.
7
appears in the instrument panel.
Return to automatic
operation
)
At any time, press the button selected
again to quit the programme engaged and
return to auto-adaptive mode.
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
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