Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
STARTING AND DRIVING
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
424
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission has 8 forward gears
and an electric motor that powers the rear
wheels. Steering wheel paddles* make it possi-
ble to shift manually. The gear indicator in the
instrument panel shows the gear currently being
used or gear shift mode.
CAUTION
The transmission’s temperature is monitored
to help prevent damage to the transmission
or other drivetrain components. If there is a
risk of overheating, the warning symbol on the
instrument panel will illuminate and a text
message will be displayed. Follow the instruc-
tions provided there.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If a problem should occur with the transmission, a
symbol and a message will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
Symbol Explanation
Transmission-related information.
Follow the instructions provided.
Hot or overheated transmission.
Follow the instructions provided.
Related information
•
Gear selector positions (p. 425)
•
Gear shift indicator (p. 425)
•
Shiftlock (p. 424)
•
Steering wheel paddles* (p. 427)
•
All Wheel Drive (AWD) (p. 429)
Shiftlock
The automatic transmission's shiftlock feature
helps prevent inadvertently moving the gear
selector between different positions.
Automatic shiftlock
From Park – P
In order to move the gear selector from the P
position, the brake pedal must be depressed and
the ignition must be in mode II.
From neutral – N
If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has
been stationary for more than 3 seconds (regard-
less of whether or not the engine is running), the
shiftlock feature will lock the gear selector in this
position.
In order to move the gear selector from the N
position, the brake pedal must be depressed and
the ignition must be in mode II.
Messages in the instrument panel
If the gear selector is locked in position, a mes-
sage such as:
Gear lever Press brake pedal
to activate gear lever will be displayed.
There is no mechanical shiftlock function.
Related information
•
Gear selector positions (p. 425)
•
Automatic transmission (p. 424)
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...