AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Electronic selector lever 1
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
P : park, button 2
The gear engaged is displayed on the instrument panel.
One-touch selector
Move the selector lever 1 one or two notches upwards or downwards to engage the desired position (R, N or D) then release the lever and it will return to the stable position.
The position engaged lights up on the instrument panel.
If certain conditions prevent shifting from one position to another, the current position flashes on the instrument panel.
To engage position P
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine running or ignition on, press button 2 to engage position P.
To disengage position P
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, press the brake pedal and move the 1 selector lever upwards or downwards according to the position desired.
If the brake pedal is not fully depressed, the message “Press brake pedal” and the Ó warning light are displayed on the instrument panel.
To engage neutral
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, to engage the N position, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal before moving the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards.
Check that the P warning light on the instrument panel is activated before leaving the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle.
Driving in automatic mode
With the vehicle stationary, the engine running and the brake pedal depressed, shift the selector lever 1 two notches downwards to engage the D position.
The gears will change automatically at the right time and at the most suitable engine speed as the automatic system takes into account the vehicle load and road contour and adjusts itself to the particular driving style you have chosen.
Note: with the engine running and the vehicle travelling at between 0 and 5 mph (0 and 8 km/h), in position N or R, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal to engage position D.
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 point of resistance).
It is also possible to shift down at any time for overtaking purposes, by pressing the left-hand paddle.
To select reverse gear
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, shift the selector lever 1 two notches upwards to engage the R position.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, a beep will sound, the display of position R flashes for around 5 seconds in the grid shown on the instrument panel, and the message “Press brake pedal” is displayed for approximately 5 seconds.
Note: with the engine running and the vehicle travelling at between 0 and 5 mph (0 and 8 km/h), in position N or D, it is necessary to depress the brake pedal to engage position R.
Gear changing paddles 3 and 4
(except the E-Tech full hybrid version)
Depending on the vehicle, you can use paddles 3 and 4 to change gear when the lever is in position D.
3: change to a lower gear (-).
4: change to a higher gear (+).
P, N and R are not accessible using the paddles.
Driving in manual mode
(vehicles equipped with gear shift paddles)
When driving in D position you can switch to manual driving mode using the 3 and 4 paddles on the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, two manual driving modes are available:
- the “temporary” manual mode can be used to force gear shifting by briefly pressing one of the two paddles. the driving mode D and the gear engaged appear on the instrument panel.
Note: the gearbox adjusts itself to automatic mode D if the gear engaged is no longer optimal to vehicle performance or if no action has been taken on a paddle for a certain amount of time.
- permanent manual mode is activated by pressing and holding either of the paddles. Driving mode M and the gear engaged will appear on the 5 display on the instrument panel.
Note: depending on the vehicle, the return to automatic mode is carried out by pressing and holding the right-hand paddle or by moving the one-touch lever 1 one or two notches downwards.
In all situations:
- to move down through the gears, press the left-hand paddle;
- to move up through the gears, press the right-hand paddle.
Note: the + and - indicators advise the driver to shift to a higher or lower gear.
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.
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 type or weather conditions (steep uphill slopes, sudden downhill slopes, deep snow, sand or mud) make it difficult to stay in automatic mode. On vehicles equipped with gear shift paddles, it is advisable to change to manual mode using the paddles. This will prevent the automatic gearbox from changing gears repeatedly when climbing, and permit engine braking on long descents.
- In cold weather, to prevent the engine from stalling, wait a few seconds before moving the selector lever from position P or N and engaging it in D or R.
Parking the vehicle
Position P is engaged automatically and, if fitted, the electronic parking brake is applied when:
- the engine is stopped;
- the driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled and the vehicle is stopped;
and
- the driver’s door is opened and the vehicle is stopped.
P is displayed on the instrument panel.
As position P is automatically engaged when the engine is stopped, in some situations (e.g. when using some car washes) it may be necessary to engage position N:
- With the engine running, press the P button, shift the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards then stop the engine.
- With the engine off and the ignition on, shift the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards.
The next time the engine is restarted, position P is engaged automatically according to the cases described earlier.
P position must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
When facing uphill, to remain stopped, do not keep your foot on the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic gearbox.
For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
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 message “WARNING: Check Gearbox” appears on the instrument panel, it indicates a failure.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;
- during driving, if the “WARNING: Gearbox Overheating” or “Gearbox Hot: Temporarily Stop” message appears on the instrument panel, stop as soon as possible to enable the gearbox to cool and until the message disappears;
- during driving, if the “WARNING: Gearbox Failure Risk” message appears on the instrument panel, the engine performance is deliberately limited in order to maintain the gearbox.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;
- Troubleshooting on a vehicle with an automatic gearbox TOWING: breakdown.
In the event of engine failure or an electrical fault (battery fault) affecting operation of the automatic gearbox, ensure that the vehicle is properly immobilised.
If the message “P auto gearbox failing” appears on the instrument panel, it may not be possible to apply the parking brake. Be sure to secure the vehicle with the electronic parking brake and consult an approved dealer.
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.