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Automatic gearbox, manual lever

Selector lever

1
Selector lever
P
park
R
reverse
N
neutral
D
automatic mode
B
for E-Tech Full Hybrid versions, forward drive with increased regenerative braking
The display 3 on the instrument panel indicates which position is engaged by the selector lever 1 or, depending on the vehicle, displays the gear engaged in manual mode.
Note: press button 2 to:
  • exit P position:
  • shift from D, N or B position (on E-Tech Full Hybrid versions) to R or P position;
  • for E-Tech Full Hybrid versions, shift from D position to B position.

Operation

With the selector lever 1 in P position, start the vehicle. On E-Tech Full Hybrid versions, the READY message lights up 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 4 on display goes out), move the lever out of position P.
Only engageDorRwhen the vehicle is stopped, with your foot on the brake and the accelerator pedal released.
Tip
The READY warning light is displayed on the instrument panel to indicate that the hybrid system is in operation and ready to drive .

Driving in automatic mode

Put lever 1 into position D.
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.
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.
This will enable you to change down to the optimum gear within the engine range.

Driving in mode B

(E-Tech Full Hybrid version)
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 Bmode, the regenerative braking will be reduced if the accumulator is cold or completely charged.
DANGER
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.

Gear change paddles 5 and 6

Depending on the vehicle, paddles 5 and 6 can be used to change gear when the lever is in D position.
5: change to a lower gear.
6: change to a higher gear.
The P, N and R positions cannot be accessed using paddles.

Driving in manual mode

When driving in D position you can switch to manual driving mode by selecting paddles 5 and 6 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. Driving mode D and the engaged gear appear on the instrument panel.
Note: the gearbox returns to automatic mode D automatically if the gear engaged is not optimal or if the paddles have not been used for a certain length of time.
  • permanent manual mode is activated by pressing and holding either of the paddles. The driving mode M and the engaged gear will appear on the display 7 on the instrument panel.
Note: return to automatic mode by pressing and holding the right-hand paddle. Automatic mode D is displayed on the instrument panel.
In all situations:
  • to shift down through the gears, press the left-hand paddle;
  • to move up through the gears, press the right-hand paddle.
Note: depending on the display, the + and - or and indicator lights will suggest shifting up or down a 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.
Tip
When facing uphill, to remain stopped, do not keep your foot on the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic gearbox.
DANGER
For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
DANGER
Check that the P indicator light on the instrument panel is activated before leaving the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle.

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, depending on the vehicle, it is advisable to switch to manual mode using the paddles. This will prevent the "automatic gearbox" from changing gears repeatedly when driving uphill, and permit engine braking on long descents.
  • In very cold weather, wait a few seconds before moving the selector lever from P position or N  position and engaging D, R or B position (depending on the vehicle) to prevent the engine from stalling.
WARNING
For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.

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.
Tip
The P position must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
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.
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 "Check gearbox" message appears on the instrument panel this indicates a fault.
Contact an approved dealer as soon as possible;
  • when driving, if the message "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 with an automatic gearbox TOWING: BREAKDOWN.
When setting off, if the lever is stuck in P position although you are pressing 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 button 9 while simultaneously pressing button 8 on the lever to unlock the lever and shift to N position.
Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;