AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
The 4-speed automatic gearbox offers the comfort of integral automatic
operation, 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 positions. Once the position is
selected, the indicator light for that position illuminates on the instrument panel
display.
P Park: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine, with the
handbrake on or off.
R Reverse: this must be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine
at idle.
N Neutral: for starting the engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
D Drive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3. For driving in town or on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three
gears only).
2. For driving in the mountains or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of
the first two gears only).
1. For use on steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox (2 litre petrol engine)
Selection of first gear is by pressing button C with the lever in position 2 .
To exit first gear, press button C again or move the selector lever.
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DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE
V6 engine
2 litre engine
01-07-2002