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D R I V I N G
Never select positions
P
or
R
if the vehicle is not sta-
tionary.
If, while the vehicle is mov-
ing, position
N
is engaged inad-
vertently, allow the engine to idle
before engaging position
D
or
M
.
Moving off
To start the engine, the selector
has to be in position
P
or
N
.
Action the starter.
When the engine is running,
place the selector on
R
,
D
or
M
as required.
Check, in the instrument panel,
the position engaged.
Release the brake pedal and ac-
celerate.
To avoid incoherence between
the position of the selector and
the actual position of the gear-
box, always exit from position
P
when you switch on the ignition
and press the brake pedal.
Otherwise, when the ignition is on or
the engine is running:
reposition the selector in position
P
,
put your foot on the brake ped-
al and then select the gear you
want.
Park
This position of the selector
is used to prevent the vehi-
cle from moving when you
are stationary.
To select position
P
, move the
selector back to the highest po-
sition (towards
R
), then push it
forwards and then to the left.
To exit position
P
, move the se-
lector to the right and then to the
position you want.
Only engage this position when
the vehicle is completely sta-
tionary. In this position, the front
wheels are locked. Make sure
that the selector is correctly po-
sitioned.
Reverse gear
Only engage this position
when the vehicle is station-
ary. To prevent snatching,
do not accelerate too soon
after selection.
Neutral
Never select position
N
if
the vehicle is moving.
