Moving Off
With the engine running, to move off
from position P:
☞ It is essential to press the brake
pedal to exit position P (shift
lock),
☞ Select the required position (R, D,
3, 2 or 1) then gradually release
the brake pedal: the vehicle
moves off immediately.
You can also move off from position
N:
☞ Release the handbrake with your
foot on the brake pedal,
☞ Select the required position (R, D,
3, 2 or 1) then gradually release
the brake pedal: the vehicle
moves off immediately.
Automatic Operation
Automatic changing of the four
gears:
☞ Move the selector lever to position
D.
The gearbox continuously selects
the most suitable gear according to
the following parameters:
– driving style,
– road characteristics,
– vehicle load.
The gearbox functions in
autoadaptive mode without any
action on your part.
When the engine is idling
with position R, D, 3, 2 or
1 selected and the brakes
off, the car will move even
without you accelerating.
For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside
the vehicle when the engine is
running.
If work needs to be done with the
engine running, apply the
handbrake and select position P
.
Never select position N when the
vehicle is moving.
Never select position P or R
unless the vehicle is stationary
.
Do not change from one position
to another to optimise braking on
slippery roads.
In the event of battery failure, if
the lever is in position P it will not
be possible to change to another
position.
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DRIVING YOUR 406 COUPE
Note:
For immediate maximum acceleration
without touching the gear lever, press
the accelerator pedal down as far as it
will go (kickdown). The gearbox will
change down automatically or stay in
the gear selected, up to maximum
engine speed.
When braking, the gearbox changes
down automatically to provide
efficient engine braking.
If you take your foot off the
accelerator suddenly, the gearbox
will not change up for reasons of
safety.
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