Automatic Operation - PEUGEOT RCZ Handbook

AUTOMATIC OPERATION

Select position D for automatic changing of the six gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive mode, without any
intervention on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving, the profi le of the road and
the load in the vehicle.
D and the gears selected automatically appear in succession in the
instrument panel.
For maximum acceleration without touching the lever, press the
accelerator pedal down fully (kick down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or maintains the gear selected until the maximum engine
speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down automatically to provide
effi cient engine braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the gearbox will not change to a
higher gear for safety reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle is moving.
Never select positions P or R unless the vehicle is completely
stationary.
SPORT AND SNOW PROGRAMMES
These two special programmes supplement the automatic operation in
very specifi c conditions of use.
Sport programme "S"
Press button "S" , after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic style of driving.
S appears in the instrument panel.
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Snow programme " "
Press button " ", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery roads.
This programme improves starting and drive when traction is poor.
appears in the instrument panel.
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RETURN TO AUTOMATIC OPERATION
At any time, press the button selected again to quit the programme
engaged and return to auto-adaptive mode.
MANUAL OPERATION
Select position M for sequential changing of the six gears.
Push the lever towards the + sign to change up a gear.
Pull the lever towards the - sign to change down a gear.