Automatic transmission

Selector lever 1; display 3 on the instrument panel shows the mode and the gear engaged.

4: P: Park
5: R: Reverse
6: N: Neutral 7: D: automatic mode 8: manual mode 9: display area for the selected mode or gear in manual mode

Starting

With selector lever 1 in position P, switch on the ignition.

To leave position P, it is essential to press the brake pedal before pressing the release button 2.

Foot on the brake pedal (the indicator(the indicator on display 3 goes off), leave position P.

Engage the lever in position D or R only when the vehicle is stationary, with your foot on the brake and the accelerator pedal released.

Driving in automatic mode

Move the lever to position D. In most driving conditions you will no longer need to touch the lever: gears change on their own, at the right moment and engine speed, because the "automatic" function takes into account the vehicle load, the road profile and the selected driving style.

Economical driving

On the road, always leave the lever in position D with the accelerator pedal lightly pressed; the gears will automatically shift to a lower engine speed.

Acceleration and overtaking

Press the accelerator pedal firmly and fully down (past the kickdown point of the pedal).

This will, as far as the engine allows, downshift to the optimal gear.

Driving in manual mode

With the selector lever in D, move the lever to the left. Successive pulses on the lever allow manual gear changes:

• to downshift, pull the lever toward the rear;
• to upshift, push the lever toward the front.

The selected gear is shown on the instrument panel.

Special cases

In certain driving situations (e.g. engine protection, activation of dynamic driving control: ESP...), the "automatic" function may select the gear by itself.

Likewise, to prevent "incorrect operation", the "automatic system" may refuse a gear change: in this case the gear display flashes for a few seconds to warn you.

Exceptional situations

• If the road profile and bends do not allow driving in automatic mode (e.g. in mountains), it is recommended to switch to manual mode.

  This prevents successive gear changes by the "automatic" function when climbing, and provides engine braking on long descents.

• In very cold weather, to avoid stalling the engine, wait a few moments before leaving position P or N and selecting D or R.

In very cold weather, the system may prevent manual gear selection until the gearbox reaches the correct temperature.

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is stopped, keep your foot on the brake and move the selector lever to position P: the gearbox is in neutral and the drive wheels are mechanically locked by the transmission.

Apply the handbrake or, depending on the vehicle, make sure the electric parking brake is applied.

If the underbody of the vehicle is struck during a maneuver (e.g. contact with a bollard, a raised curb or any other street furniture), you may damage the vehicle (e.g. deformation of an axle).

To avoid any risk of an accident, have your vehicle checked by a Brand Representative.

Malfunction

• While driving, if the message "Gearbox to be checked" appears on the instrument panel, it indicates a fault.

  Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.

• While driving, if the message "Gearbox overheating" appears on the instrument panel, stop and allow the gearbox to cool down.

  Consult a brand representative as soon as possible.

• To tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox, refer to the "Towing" section in chapter 5.

When starting, if the lever is locked in P while you press the brake pedal and the unlock button 2, the lever can be released manually.

To do this, press the button by inserting an object into hole 10 and simultaneously press unlock button 2 on the lever.