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heavy load, on slopes, with strong
headwind or when towing heavy
trailers), it is recommended to use the
Autostick (sequential shifting) mode to
select and keep a lower fixed ratio.
In these conditions, using a lower gear
improves vehicle performance and
prolongs the life of the transmission,
limiting gear shifting and preventing
overheating. It is possible to shift from
position D to the sequential mode
regardless of vehicle speed.
Activation
With gear lever in position D, to activate
the sequential drive mode, move the
lever to the left (indication – and + on
the panel). The gear engaged will be
shown on the display.
Tip the gear stick forwards, towards
symbol – or backwards, towards
symbol +, to shift gears.
Deactivation
To deactivate the sequential driving
mode, bring the gear lever back to
position D (Drive).
ENGINE STARTING
Starting the engine is allowed only
when the gear lever is in position P or
N. So when the engine is started, the
system is at position N or P (the latter
means neutral, but the vehicle wheels
are locked mechanically).
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VEHICLE MOVEMENT
To move the vehicle, from position
P press the brake pedal and move
the lever to the desired position (D or
"Sequential mode"move forward or
R to engage reverse). The display will
show the gear engaged. When the
brake pedal is released, the vehicle
starts moving forwards or backwards,
as soon as the manoeuvre is activated
("creeping" effect). The accelerator
should not be pressed in this case.
WARNING The inconsistency between
the speed actually engaged (shown
on the display) and the position of
the gear lever is indicated by the
letter corresponding to the position
of the lever flashing on the trim
(also accompanied by an acoustic
signal). This condition should not be
interpreted as an operational fault, but
simply as a request by the system to
repeat the manoeuvre.
WARNING With the parking brake
released and brake pedal released,
engine at idling speed and gear lever
in position D, R or sequential, pay the
utmost care because the vehicle can
move even without the operation of
the accelerator pedal. This condition
can be used with the vehicle on a
level surface during tight parking
manoeuvres using the brake pedal
only.
LEVER MOVEMENT
INHIBITION
This system prevents you from moving
the gear lever from position P if the
brake pedal has not been previously
pressed.
To bring the gear lever to a position
other than P or from N to R, the ignition
device must be in position MAR (engine
on or off) and the brake pedal must be
pressed.
The lever will remain locked in the P
position in case of faults or flat battery.
See the "Automatic transmission"
paragraph in the "In an emergency"
chapter for how to release the lever
manually.
With the ignition device in MAR, if
the lever remains in position N for
more than about 2 seconds, it will be
necessary to press the brake to be
able to engage the gear (R and D). A
message on the instrument panel will
remind you that the brake must be
pressed to shift.
ENGINE SWITCHING OFF
The system requires the gear lever to
be positioned at P before extracting
the key from the ignition device. It is
advisable to put the lever in P before
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