Automatic gearbox

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Automatic gearbox

WARNING
An impact to the underside of the vehicle while manoeuvring (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g. deformation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer.
WARNING
For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
WARNING
Check that the P warning light is displayed on the instrument panel before leaving the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle

Selector lever 1

P: park
R: reverse gear
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
M: manual mode
+: shift up a gear
-: shift down a gear
The gear that is currently engaged is displayed on instrument panels A or B.
Note: press button 2 to change from position D or N to R or P.

Operation

With the selector lever 1 in P position, start the engine.
To move out of P position, you must press the brake pedal before pressing the unlocking button 2.
With your foot on the brake pedal (the warning light on the display goes out), disengage P position.
The lever must only be shifted to D or R position while the vehicle is stationary, your foot is on the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal is released and the engine is on.

Driving in automatic mode

Set the lever 1 to D position.
In the majority of driving conditions, you will no longer have to use your gear lever: the gears change automatically, at the right time, to a suitable engine speed because the automated system takes the vehicle's load, road profile and the selected driving style into account.
Tip
In some cases (parked on a steep slope, etc.), a lot of the force may be required to move the gear lever from P position to another position.

Driving in automatic mode (cont.)

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 briskly 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 manual mode

Shift the selector lever 1 to D position, then shift the lever to the right to M position.
Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you to change gears manually:
  • to move down through the gears, push the lever forwards;
  • to move up through the gears, push the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the instrument panel.

Special cases

In certain driving conditions (resulting in, for example, engine protection, activation of the electronic stability control (ESC), etc.), the automatic system may change the gear automatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeuvres, a gear change may be refused by the automatic system: in this case the gear display flashes for a few seconds as a warning.

Special circumstances

  • If the road surface and bends do not allow you to stay in automatic mode (e.g. when driving in the mountains), we recommend that you change to manual mode. This will prevent the "automatic gearbox" from changing gears repeatedly when driving uphill, and permit engine braking on long descents.
  • In cold weather, start the engine and wait a few seconds before disengaging P or N position and shifting the lever to D or R position.
Tip
When facing uphill, to remain stopped, do not keep your foot on the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic gearbox.

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is stationary, move the lever to P position while keeping your foot on the brake pedal: the drive wheels are mechanically locked by the driveshaft.
Ensure that the electronic parking brake is engaged.
Note: if the vehicle is parked on a steep slope with P position engaged, the "WARNING: Apply Parking Brake" message appears on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep.

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

  • during driving, if the "WARNING: Check Gearbox" message appears on the instrument panel, this indicates a fault. Contact an approved dealer as soon as possible;
  • when driving, if the "WARNING: Gearbox Overheating" message 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 with an automatic gearbox TOWING: BREAKDOWN.
When setting off, if the lever is locked in position P even though you are pressing the brake pedal, the lever can be released manually. To do this, unclip the base of the lever then place a tool (rigid shaft) into the slot 3 (located to the left or right of the lever). Press simultaneously on the tool (rigid shaft) and the button 2 to unlock the lever.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;