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TECHNICAL MANUAL LEON CUP RACER
2.4
Gear lever functions
The shifting gear lever enables the different gear box modes. The features for each mode are:
Gear lever
P
R
N
D/S
Tip + / - (TS)
"P" parking mode:
Use parking mode to lock the transmission trough a mechanical cable. Use only this position when you
want block the car.
It's only possible to lock or unlock the parking mode if the car is completely stopped and the
brake pedal is pressed.
IMPORTANT: Never try to put the gear lever in "P" if the car is not completely stopped. If this
happens the gear box might be seriously damaged.
If for any reason is not possible to move the lever from "P" position although you are pressing the
brake pedal, through the safety grey button "sign (P)" on the steering wheel module is possible to
unlock the gear lever command.
"R" reverse mode:
It's only possible to put on and take out the "R" (reverse) mode if the car is complete stopped and
brake pedal is pressed.
"N" neutral mode:
In "N" mode, it is possible to move the car pushing externally (pit lane use).
"D" automatic mode:
Not advisable for race. "D" mode is only advisable to move the car on the paddock zone. The
gear shifting is working in a low range of engine speed.
"S" automatic mode:
Pushing the gear lever backward one time when lever is in "D" the "S" mode will be engaged.
Driver display will show now "S". (left up corner)
Use "S" mode to drive in automatic shifting. Simultaneously is possible to use the steering
paddles.
It's possible to use "S" mode in the launching system. The gear will shift up automatically. The
driver can pass to Tip mode in any moment.
It's possible to pass from "D" or "S" to Tip and backwards always and in any moment.
"Tip" manual mode: "TS" (the most advisable for motorsport)
From the "S" or "D" gear lever position move the gear lever to the right side. Driver display will
show "TS" mode.
Mode
Remarks
Parking mode
Use to lock the car.
(Safety for team staff when car is
stopped)
Reverse
Not allowed on the pits zone
Neutral
No gear engaged. Traction is free.
Automatic mode
D: Automatic Drive
S: Automatic Sport Drive
Manual shifting
Shifting through the wheel paddles
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