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AUTOMATED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
If any gear other than neutral is
engaged, N flashes on the display ;
press the brake pedal and place the
lever in position N. Start the engine.
NB :Do not attempt to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle if the battery is
3
flat (the display remains OFF when the
ignition is switched ON).
Under certain conditions, the engine
starter may take some time. Keep the
key in the starting position.
Exactly like a vehicle
equipped with a manual
gearbox, a vehicle
equipped with a
sequential gearbox is unable to
prevent the vehicle from rolling on
a slope if the handbrake is not
applied or the brake pedal
constantly not pressed. The
vehicle can be in stationary place
on an incline for 2 seconds
(Giving Driver enough time to
take his foot off the brake & press
the accelerator)
8 8 - D r i v i n g
Once the vehicle is
switched to ignition ON
position, the gearbox
initializes. This produces a light
sound. This is normal. Crank the
engine after 3 seconds.
Starting
Moving forwards (starting in neutral)
The gear display shows Neutral
With the brake pedal pressed, position
the selector lever to D.The letter A
(Automatic) appears on the cluster.
Release the brake pedal :
– The engine's idle speed is sufficient
for parking manoeuvres.
– Accelerate gently to move forwards.
Reverse gear (from neutral, with the
vehicle stationary)
With the brake pedal pressed, position
the selector lever to R. The letter R
appears on the display.
Release the brake pedal :
– The engine's idle speed is sufficient
for parking manoeuvres.
– Accelerate gently to reverse.
There is a beep when reverse gear is
engaged.
You may shift from reverse gear to a
forwards gear by pushing the lever to
D once the vehicle is stationary.
Note : When the vehicle is stationary,
you must depress the brake pedal to
engage a gear. Otherwise, warning
light
will come on.
Creeping
It is a function that enables the vehicle
to move slowly without pressing
accelerator pedal. Follow the steps:
– Start the engine as instructed in
"Starting the engine" section.
– With brake pedal pressed, shift the
lever to D position.
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