PEUGEOT 406 Coupe, Руководство пользователя

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26-05-2003
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YOUR 406 AT A GLANCE
THE AUTOMATIC AUTOADAPTIVE GEARBOX
Moving Off
To move off from position P :
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It is essential to press the brake pedal to exit position P (shift lock)
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Select the required function (R , D , 3 , 2 or 1) , then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
You can also move off from position N :
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Release the handbrake, with your foot on the brake.
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Select the required function (R , D , 3 , 2 or 1) then gradually release the pressure on the brake pedal; the vehi-
cle will move off immediately.
The four speed automatic gearbox provides the comfort of integral automatic regulation , enhanced by a sport
programme (switch A ) and a snow programme (switch B ).
Gear selection gate
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Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once it has been selected, the indicator light for that function illuminates on the instrument panel.
P
ark: for parking the vehicle and starting the engine, with the handbrake on or off.
R
everse: for reversing . Select this function with the vehicle stationary and the engine at idle.
N
eutral: for starting the engine and for parking , with the handbrake on.
D
rive: for driving in autoadaptive mode (automatic changing of the four gears).
3:
for urban driving or driving on winding roads (automatic changing of the first three gears only).
2:
for driving on mountain roads or for towing a trailer (automatic changing of the first two gears only).
1:
for tackling steep gradients (selection of first gear only).
Special feature of the gearbox
(1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and
2 litre turbo diesel HDI)
Selection of first gear is by press-
ing switch
C with the gear lever in
position 2 .
To change out of first gear, press
switch
C again or operate
the lever.
V6 engine
1.8 litre, 2 litre petrol and 2 litre
turbo diesel HDI engines
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