PEUGEOT 406 Manual page 24

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THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
Moving Off
To move off from position P:
☞ It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift lock)
☞ Select the required function (R, D, 3, 2 or 1), then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
☞ Release the handbrake, with your foot on the brake.
☞ Select the required function (R, D, 3, 2 or 1) then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
The four speed automatic gearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation, enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A) and a snow programme (switch B).
Gear selection gate
☞ Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that function illuminates on the instrument panel.
P
ark: for parking the vehicle and starting the engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R
everse: for reversing. Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N
eutral: for starting the engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D
rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3:
for urban driving or driving on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2:
for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1:
for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
V6 engine
26-05-2003
YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre
turbo diesel HDI engines
Special feature of the gearbox
(1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and
2 litre turbo diesel HDI)
Selection of first gear is by press-
ing switch C with the gear lever in
position 2.
To change out of first gear, press
switch C again or operate
the lever.
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