Operation Manual

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Berlingo2VP_en_Chap03_Pret-a-partir_ed02-2016
Gearbox and steering wheel
Berlingo2VP_en_Chap03_Pret-a-partir_ed02-2016
Acceleration
Foroptimumacceleration(e.g.to
overtakeanothervehicle),simply
press the pedal beyond the point of
resistance at the end of its travel, by
pressingdownrmly.
Vehicle stationary, with the
engine running
In the event of a prolonged stop with
the engine running, the gearbox
changes automatically to neutral N.
Stopping the vehicle
Before stopping the engine, put the
gear selector in position N.
In all cases, it is essential to apply
theparkingbrake.Checkthatthe
parkingbrakewarninglampisoninthe
instrumentpanel.
Before doing anything in the
enginecompartment,checkthat
the gear selector is in neutral N.
Changing gear
In situations of high engine speeds
(heavy acceleration), a change
up will not occur unless the driver
operates the electronic gearbox control
paddle.
Pull on the "+" control
paddletochangeup.
Pull on the "-" control
paddle to change
down.
- If the vehicle stops or reduces
speed (for example when
approaching a stop sign),
the gearbox changes down
automatically,torstgearif
needed.
- It is not necessary to release the
accelerator completely during gear
changes.
- A gear change instruction is
accepted only if the engine speed
permits.
- For safety reasons, depending on
the engine speed, a change down
maybeperformedautomatically.
Manual mode
Changing to manual mode
Move the gear selector to M.
Automatic mode
Changing to automatic
mode
Move the gear selector to A.
The gearbox then operates in
automatic mode, without any action on
yourpart.
It constantly selects the gear that is
bestsuitedtothefollowingconditions:
- driving style,
- roadprole,
- optimumfuelconsumption.