Operation

Gear shifting

~1min read

Using the selector lever

► To upshift, pull the lever back.
► To downshift, push the lever forward.

Using the steering wheel switches

► Для переключения на повышенную передачу нажмите любой из переключателей на

► To upshift, pull either switch toward you.

► To downshift, push either switch away from you.

In the following situations the sequential gearbox anticipates your actions:

► Upshifting or downshifting occurs only at the appropriate engine speed and vehicle speed (e.g., downshifting does not occur at excessively high engine speed).

► When the vehicle stops, first gear is engaged automatically.

► Shortly before reaching the minimum speed threshold for the current gear, a lower gear is engaged automatically.

Test yourself

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