Contents: Hold button ⇓ Unlock button ⇓
Gearbox mode selector
A. Selector lever; B. Unlock button; B. Hold button; G. Mode indicator
The selector position is displayed on the indicator panel.
R Parking. In this mode, the gearbox links are mechanically locked and the drive wheels cannot rotate. Used simultaneously with the 100-ton brake when parking the vehicle. It is not recommended to use the parking mode instead of the parking brake. To park your vehicle safely, use both the "P" position and the parking brake at the same time.
N Neutral. Interrupts the flow of power from the engine to the drive wheels. Used when starting and warming up the engine, and when towing. Switching the selector from the "N" position to any other position should only be done at idle speed.
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A Reverse. Reverse gear can only be engaged after the vehicle has come to a complete stop and the engine is idling.
D Movement. In this selector position, automatic shifting occurs within the entire possible range of four gears. Used most often under normal driving conditions. The moment of switching from gear to gear depends on the selected operating program (regular, sports, winter).
S Same as D, but gear selection is only possible within the first three gears.
L Same as D, but gear selection is limited to the first two gears.
It is advisable to engage the S and L positions when driving on mountain roads with steep climbs and descents, when driving on winding roads to avoid excessive speed on turns, and when driving in the city in heavy traffic conditions.
Hold button
Hold mode cancels automatic gear shifting. When the hold button B is activated, the following gears are locked in the gearbox:
- In D mode - third gear. When stopping, the gearbox switches to second gear, which is where the car starts moving. The gearbox then shifts back to third gear (if traffic conditions allow it).
- In S mode - second gear.
- In L mode - first gear.
The hold mode is useful when starting off on slippery surfaces, when driving uphill or when descending a slope.
When the hold mode is selected, the HOLD indicator on the instrument panel comes on.
To turn off hold mode, press the button again.
Unlock button
To prevent dangerous accidental shifts, the automatic transmission has several locks. In particular, the P position is blocked, the R reverse gear is engaged, and the transition from S mode to L mode is blocked. If you are sure that you are performing an acceptable shift, the blocking can be removed by pressing the B release button.