Rover 75 Saloon, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Automatic Transmission
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Automatic Transmission GEAR SELECTOR
The automatic transmission features a five speed gearbox with
three manually selectable modes: Normal (economy), Sport and
Snow mode.
NOTE: A light on the selector display and a number or letter on the trip
recorder display, identifies the selected gear position.
The selector lever is fitted with a spring loaded catch, designed to
minimise the possibility of accidental selection of the ‘P’ (Park) and
‘R’ (Reverse) positions from other drive gears or the accidental
selection of a gear too low for the car’s road speed. To release the
catch, press and hold the trigger mounted in the handle of the
selector lever (arrowed in illustration) while moving the lever.
Do not press the trigger when changing gear, except when
necessary.
The following gear changes will be inhibited unless the trigger is
used:
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‘P’ to ‘R’
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‘D’ to ‘4’
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‘4’ to ‘3’
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‘3’ to ‘2’
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‘N’ to ‘R’
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‘R’ to ‘P’
Selector lever positions
Always leave the car with the gear selector in ‘P’ (Park)
position when parked.
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‘P’ Park
In this position the transmission is locked to prevent the car
from rolling away. Select ONLY when the car is stationary and
with the handbrake applied.
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‘R’ Reverse
Select ONLY when the car is stationary.
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‘N’ Neutral
Use this position when the car is stationary and the engine is to
idle for a short period (e.g. at traffic lights).
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‘D’ Drive
Select for all normal driving; fully automatic gear changing
occurs on all five forward gears, according to road speed and
accelerator position.
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