Driving
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Repeat this procedure to reactivate automatic
operation (confirmed by the indicator lamp on the
instrument panel going off).
5-speed manual gearbox
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Engaging reverse gear
Emergency braking
Engaging reverse gear
In the event of a fault with the brake pedal or
in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver taken ill,
driver under instruction), a continuous pull on the
electric parking brake control lever will brake the
vehicle. Braking continues while the control lever
is pulled, and ceases when the control lever is
released.
► Fully depress the clutch pedal.
► Push the gear lever fully to the right, then
backwards.
The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle
during emergency braking.
If emergency braking malfunctions, the message
"Parking brake control faulty" will be displayed
on the instrument panel.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
If the ABS and DSC systems
► Raise the ring under the knob and move the
malfunction, indicated by lighting
gear selector to the left, then forwards.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
– Always select neutral.
one or both warning lamps on the instrument
panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.
In this event, the driver must keep the vehicle
stable by successively pulling and releasing the
control lever, repeating the operation until the
vehicle has stopped.
Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
– Depress the clutch pedal.
As a safety precaution and to facilitate
starting the engine:
– Always select neutral.
6-speed manual gearbox
– Press the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
► Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
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