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Gear
lever
MANUAL GEARBOX
Gear lever
The
gear
positions
are
marked on
the
knob.
Reverse gear can only be engaged
when
the vehicle
is stationary
and the engine
idling.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Starting
To
start
the
engine,
put the selector
lever
in
N
or
P. Apply the
foot
brake when starting the
engine and
when
selecting a forward gear or
reverse.
Position
of
the
selector
lever
This is
shown
by
an
indicator
light
on
the
fascia.
P.
Parking:
Use
with
the handbrake
when
parking.
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R.
Reverse:
This must be engaged
only
when the vehicle
is
stationary
and
the
engine
idling.
N.
Neutral:
If
N
is engaged by mistake while
the
car
is
moving,
allow the engine to
return to idling speed
before
engaging
a
new
forward
gear.
D.
Drive:
In
this
position,
the
four
gear ratios
change
automatically.
The gear change
points vary depending
on the
programme
selected.
3.
Automatic changes
of
the first three gears
only.
Select
this
position
when you notice
fre-
quent
changes between third and
fourth
gear
(town
driving
or
winding roads).
2.
Automatic changes of the first two gears
only.
This
position
is particularly
suitable
for
mountain
roads,
when
going
uphill
(to
make the
best use
of
the engine's power)
and
downhill (engine braking).
1.
Selection
of
first gear
only.
For
use on
steep
gradients,
especially
when towing a
trailer.
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