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For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, press
the accelerator pedal down as far as it will
go to the end of its travel passing the point
of resistance (kick down). The gearbox will
automatically change down or maintain the
gear selected until maximum engine speed
is reached.
On a descent, the gearbox will automatically
change down in order to provide efficient
engine braking and good re-acceleration.
If you take your foot off the accelerator
suddenly, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for reasons of safety.
Snow programme
In addition to the auto-adaptive programme,
there is a special programme.
The programme is displayed on the
instrument panel screen.
The Snow programme improves starting and
drive when traction is poor.
Press button once the vehicle has
been started and position D selected.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
Gearboxes
When the engine is at idle, brakes
not applied, if position R, D or M is
selected the vehicle moves even without the
accelerator being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave children
unsupervised inside the vehicle, with the
engine running.
When maintenance operations need to be
carried out with the engine running, apply
the handbrake and select position P.
Automatic operation
Automatic changing of the four gears:
select position D in the gate.
The gearbox always selects the most
suitable gear according to the following
parameters:
the style of driving,
the road profile,
the vehicle load.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-
adaptive mode, without any action on your
part.
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the
vehicle is stationary.
Never change between positions to optimise
braking on a slippery surface.
Moving off
With the engine running, to move off from
position P:
it is essential to press the brake pedal to
exit position P,
select position R, D or M, then gradually
release the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle moves off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
release the handbrake, with your foot on
the brake.
select position R, D or M, then gradually
release the pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle moves off immediately.
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