Driving and operating 135Manual transmissionautomatedThe Easytronic transmission permitsmanual (manual mode) or automaticgear shifting (automatic mode), bothwith automatic clutch control.Transmission displayShows the mode and current gear.The display flashes for a few secondswhen A, M or R is selected with theengine running and the foot brake notactivated.If the Winter programme is activated,T is illuminated.Starting the engineDepress the foot brake when startingthe engine. If the foot brake is notdepressed, j illuminates in theinstrument, "N" flashes in thetransmission display and the enginecannot be started.Starting is not possible if all brakelights fail.When the foot brake is depressed, thetransmission automatically shifts toN upon start. There may be a slightdelay.Selector leverAlways move the selector lever in theappropriate direction as far as it willgo. Upon release, it automaticallyreturns to the centre position.N = Neutral.A = Switch between automatic andmanual mode. Thetransmission display shows Aor M.R = Reverse gear. Engage onlywhen vehicle is stationary.+ = Shift to a higher gear.- = Shift to a lower gear.
