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Start and driving
The system maintains brake pressure for ap-
pr
o
ximat
ely two seconds after the driver
takes his foot off the brake pedal to prevent
the vehicle from lurching backward when it is
started. During these 2 seconds, the driver
has enough time to release the clutch pedal
and accelerate without the vehicle moving
and without having to use the handbrake,
making start-up easier, more comfortable
and safer.
These are the basic operation conditions:
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being on a ramp or hill/slope,
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driver door closed,
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vehicle completely stationary,
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engine running and foot on the brake,
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besides having a gear engaged or being in
neutral for manual gear change and with the
selector lever at position S, D or R for an au-
tomatic gearbox.
This system is also active when reversing up-
hill.
WARNING
●
If you do not start the v
ehicle immediate-
ly after taking your foot off the brake pedal,
the vehicle may start to roll back under
certain conditions. Depress the brake ped-
al or use the hand brake immediately.
●
If the engine stalls, depress the brake
pedal or use the hand brake immediately.
●
When follo
wing a line of traffic uphill, if
you want to prevent the vehicle from rolling
back accidentally when starting off, hold
the brake pedal down for a few seconds
before starting off.
Note
The Official Service or a specialist work-
shop can t
ell you if your vehicl
e is equip-
ped with this system.
Manual gearbox
Driving with a manual gearbo
x
Read the additional information carefully
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Certain versions of the model may include a
6-speed manual gearbox, and its diagram is
shown on the gearbox lever.
The reverse gear can only be engaged when
the car is stationary. When the engine is run-
ning and before engaging this gear, wait
about 6 seconds with the clutch pressed
down thoroughly in order to protect the gear-
box.
The reverse lights switch on when the reverse
gear is selected and the ignition is on.
WARNING
●
When the engine is running, the vehicle
will st
art to move as soon as a gear is en-
gaged and the clutch released.
●
Never select the reverse gear when the
vehicle is in motion. Risk of accident.
Note
●
Do not rest your hand on the gear le
ver
while driving. The pressure of your hand
could cause premature wear on the selec-
tor forks in the gearbox.
●
When changing gear, you should always
depress the clutch fully to avoid unneces-
sary wear and damage.
●
Do not “slip” the clutch to hold the vehi-
cle on a hill. This causes premature wear
and damage to the clutch.
●
Do not leave your foot on the clutch ped-
al; although the pressure may seem insig-
nificant, it can cause the premature wear of
the clutch plate. Use the foot rest when you
do not need to change gear.
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