Operation Manual

187Automatic transmission
Selector lever positions P, R, N
and D
The selector lever can only be moved from
P when the ignition is switched on and the
foot brake depressed (selector lever lock).
To engage P or R, push button on selector
lever.
The engine can only be started with lever in
position P or N . When position N is
selected, press foot brake or engage hand
brake before starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
Gears 3, 2, 1
Press button on selector lever to
engage 3 or 1.
The current gear is displayed in the
transmission display.
P Park position. Front wheels locked.
Only engage when the vehicle is
stationary and the hand brake is
applied. "P" appears on the
transmission display.
R Reverse gear. Only engage when the
vehicle is stationary. "R" appears on
the transmission display.
N Neutral or idle. "N" appears on the
transmission display.
D Drive position for normal driving in 1st
gear to highest gear. "D" and the
current gear appear in the
transmission display.
3, 2, 1 Transmission does not shift above
the selected gear.