Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All forward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:
- After the engine is switched off, if the car is in radio ready state, or if the ignition is switched off, and if position R or D is engaged.
- If the ignition is switched off and position N is engaged.
- If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's door is opened, and the brake pedal is not pressed while the vehicle is stationary and transmission position R or D is engaged.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving performance. Press on the accelerator beyond the resistance point at the full throttle position.
See also:
Locking separately
The trunk lid can be locked separately using the
switch in the front center armrest.
Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.
Trunk lid not secured, arrow
2.
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 posit ...
Weights
The values preceding the slash apply to vehicles
with manual transmission; the values following
the slash apply to vehicles with automatic transmission.
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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information that will give you complete control of
your vehicle. All features and accessories that are
useful for driving and your safety, comfort and
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