AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Selector lever 1

P: park

R: reverse

N: Neutral

D: automatic mode

B : forward gear with increased regenerative braking

The 4 display on the instrument panel indicates the gear lever position engaged 1.

Note: press the 2 button to:

- exit position P;

- switch from position D, B or N to R or P;

- switch from position D to B.

Operation

While the vehicle is stationary, set the gear selector 1 to P and start the vehicle. The message READY comes on, on the instrument panel.

To move out of position P, you must depress the brake pedal before pressing the unlocking button 2.

With your foot on the brake pedal (warning light 3 on the display goes out), move the lever out of position P.

Only engage D or R when the vehicle is stopped, with your foot on the brake and the accelerator pedal released.

The READY warning light displayed on the instrument panel indicates that the hybrid system is operating and ready for driving STARTING, STOPPING THE HYBRID SYSTEM: vehicle with card.

Driving in automatic mode

Put lever 1 into position D.

In most road conditions you will encounter, you will not need to touch your lever again: the gears will change automatically at the right time and at the most suitable engine speed because the automatic system takes into account the vehicle load and road contour and adjusts itself to the particular driving style you have chosen.

Economical driving

When driving, always leave the lever in position D, keeping the accelerator pedal lightly depressed to ensure automatic gear changes at a lower engine speed.

Accelerating and overtaking

Depress the accelerator pedal firmly and fully (so that it goes beyond the kickdown point).

This will enable you to change down to the optimum gear within the engine range.

Driving in mode B

This mode enables driving with greater regenerative engine braking. When releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle uses regenerative braking to slow down.

Thus the electric motor generates a higher electrical current which enables the traction battery to be recharged.

In B mode, the regenerative braking will be reduced if the accumulator is cold or completely charged.

The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.

Special cases

In certain driving conditions (resulting in, for example, engine protection, operation of the Electronic Stability Control programme: ESC etc.) the automated system may change the gear automatically.

To avoid the engine stalling in very cold weather, wait a few seconds before disengaging position P or N and engaging the lever in position D, R or B.

For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.

Check that the indicator light P on the instrument panel is activated before leaving the vehicle.

Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle.

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is stopped, move the lever to position P while keeping your foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is in neutral and the drive wheels are mechanically locked by the driveshaft.

Ensure that the electronic parking brake is engaged.

In the event of an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture), this may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the electrical circuit or the traction battery.

Do not touch the circuit elements or any fluids or liquids.

To prevent any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.

Risk of serious injury or electric shock and risk to life.

Maintenance period

Refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle or consult an Approved Dealer to check whether the automatic gearbox requires scheduled maintenance.

If it does not need to be serviced, there is no need to top up the oil.

Operating faults

- When driving, if the “WARNING: Check Gearbox” message appears on the instrument panel, it indicates a fault. Contact your Approved Dealer as soon as possible;

- when driving, if the message “WARNING: Gearbox Overheating” appears on the instrument panel, stop as soon as possible to let the gearbox cool down and wait for the message to disappear;

- breakdown recovery of a vehicle fitted with an automatic gearbox TOWING, BREAKDOWN.

When setting off, if the lever is stuck in P when you press the brake pedal (e.g. battery fault), it is possible to manually release the lever to unblock the drive wheels. To do this, unclip the base of the gaiter and press the 5 push button while simultaneously pressing the 6 button on the lever to unlock the lever and shift to position N.

Contact an authorised dealer as soon as possible.

P position must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.