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The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this gear is selected. No upshift can occur when L is engaged. Select position L for driving in first and second gears. Use this position to select low gear with no upshift, e.g. when ascending and descending steep grades. The transmission will make a very noticeable downshift from 2nd to 1st gear if road speed drops to below 30 mph (45 km/h) in E mode or 6 mph (10 km/h) in S mode. Kick-down Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An upshift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. Avoid using the kickdown function during the break-in period (first 1,200 miles of vehicle operation). "Lock-up" The automatic transmission has a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and saves fuel. The "lock-up" function can sometimes be felt as an additional gear change. Driving mode selectors Driving mode selectors The button at the base of the gear lever allows you to select the Winter/Wet driving mode. W Winter/Wet mode Enhanced Vehicle Traction This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads. · In position D*, the gearbox starts in 3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear. · In position 3*, 2nd gear is locked and there is no change up to 3rd gear. · In position L, 1st gear is locked. The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this mode is selected (even if the gear selector is in position 3 or L). Press W to disengage this mode. When this mode is disengaged or if the ignition is switched off, the gearbox automatically reverts to Economy (the default driving mode). Economy mode This is the default driving mode. The transmission changes gears at a lower engine speeds to help improve fuel consumption. S Sport Mode Press S to select Sport mode. The transmission shifts up and down at higher engine speeds for improved performance. The red LED in the button comes on to indicate that Sport mode is selected. Press the switch again to return to Economy mode (the LED in the button will go out).

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The indicator lamp in the instrument panel lights up when this gear is selected. No upshift can occur when L is
engaged. Select position L for driving in first and second gears. Use this position to select low gear with no upshift,
e.g. when ascending and descending steep grades. The transmission will make a very noticeable downshift from 2nd to
1st gear if road speed drops to below 30 mph (45 km/h) in E mode or 6 mph (10 km/h) in S mode.
Kick-down
Automatic shift to a lower gear (kick-down) is achieved by depressing the accelerator pedal fully and briskly. An
upshift will be achieved when approaching the top speed for a particular gear or by releasing the accelerator pedal
slightly. Kick-down can be used for maximum acceleration or when passing at highway speeds. Avoid using the kick-
down function during the break-in period (first 1,200 miles of vehicle operation).
"Lock-up"
The automatic transmission has a "lock-up" function which reduces engine speed and saves fuel. The "lock-up"
function can sometimes be felt as an additional gear change.
Driving mode selectors
Driving mode selectors
The button at the base of the gear lever allows you to select the
Winter/Wet
driving mode.
W
Winter/Wet mode
Enhanced Vehicle Traction
This mode may be selected for starting/moving off on slippery roads.
· In position D*, the gearbox starts in 3rd gear and changes up to 4th gear.
· In position 3*, 2nd gear is locked and there is no change up to 3rd gear.
· In position L, 1st gear is locked.
The indicator lamp in the instrument panel
lights up when this mode is selected (even if the gear selector is in
position 3 or L). Press
W
to disengage this mode. When this mode is disengaged or if the ignition is switched off, the
gearbox automatically reverts to Economy (the default driving mode).
Economy mode
This is the default driving mode. The transmission changes gears at a lower engine speeds to help improve fuel
consumption.
S Sport Mode
Press S to select Sport mode. The transmission shifts up and down at higher engine speeds for improved performance.
The red LED in the button comes on to indicate that Sport mode is selected.
Press the switch again to return to Economy mode (the LED in the button will go out).