Technical data

Automatic Transmission - 2.0 models

STEPSPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The ‘Stepspeed’ transmission system provides both automatic and

manual operation of the gears.

By default the transmission is naturally in automatic mode. With

the engine started, selection of ‘R’ (Reverse), ‘N’ (Neutral) or ‘D’

(Drive) can be made by moving the selector lever backward or

forward in a similar manner to any other automatic gearbox.

GEAR SELECTOR

Selector release button

The gearbox is fitted with a locking mechanism, designed to

minimise the risk of accidental selection of the ‘P’ (Park) and ‘R’

(Reverse) positions.

The selector release button (arrowed in illustration) must be

pressed while selecting ‘P’ and ‘R’ and also to enable the lever to

be moved out of the ‘P’ and ‘R’ positions.

DO NOT press the selector release button, while selecting ‘N’

(Neutral) from ‘D’ (Drive). This could result in the

mis-selection of ‘R’ (Reverse) and cause an accident.

To prevent transmission wear, keep engine speed as low as

possible while moving the selector between ‘D’ (Drive) and ‘R’

(Reverse).

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