134 Driving and operatingManual transmissionautomatedThe manual transmission automated(MTA) permits manual (manualmode) or automatic gear shifting(automatic mode), both withautomatic clutch control.Transmission displayShows the mode and current gear.Starting the engineDepress the brake pedal whenstarting the engine. If the brake pedalis not depressed, T illuminates in thetransmission display and the enginecannot be started.When the brake pedal is depressed,the transmission automatically shiftsto N (neutral); "N" appears in thetransmission display and the enginecan be started. 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 : neutralA/M : switch between automatic andmanual modeThe transmission displayshows "A" when in automaticmode.R : reverse gearEngage only when vehicle isstationary. The transmissiondisplay shows "R" whenreverse gear is engaged.+ : shift to a higher gear.- : shift to a lower gear.Starting offWhen the engine is started, thetransmission is in automatic mode.Depress the brake pedal and movethe selector lever towards + toengage first gear.If R is selected, reverse gear isengaged. The vehicle starts to movewhen the brake pedal is released. To
