01-07-2002
Starting
With the engine running, to start the vehicle from position P :
☞ press the brake pedal to change out of position P (shift lock),
☞ select the required position (R, D, 3, 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
You can also start from position N :
☞ release the handbrake, keeping your foot on the brake,
select the required position (R, D, 3, 2 or 1) then gradually release the brake pedal ; the vehicle moves off auto-
matically.
The four speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between 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 a position.
Once the position has been selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel display.
Park: for immobilising the vehicle and for starting the engine, with the handbrake on or off.
Reverse: for reversing (select this position with the vehicle stationary, engine at idle).
Neutral: for starting the engine and for parking, with the handbrake on.
Drive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3 - for urban driving or for driving on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2 - for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1 - for tackling steep gradients
(selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox
(2 litre engine).
Selection of first gear is by press-
ing switch C with the selector
lever in position 2 .
To change out of first
gear, press switch C
again or move the gear
lever.
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
2 litre engine
YOUR 406 COUPE AT A GLANCE
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V6 engine
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