Operation Manual

191Driving and operation
Selector lever settings P, R, N and D
(automatic mode)
The selector lever can only be moved out of
position P or N with the ignition switched on
and the footbrake applied (selector lever
lock). In selector lever position N the
selector lever lock is activated after a delay
and only if the vehicle is stationary.
In position P or N, control indicator
j
illuminates red in the selector lever
indicator strip if the selector lever is
blocked.
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 footbrake or engage handbrake
before starting.
Do not accelerate during the selection
procedure.
P Park position. Front wheels locked.
Only engage when the vehicle is
stationary and the handbrake 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.