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Manual mode

In manual mode, the driver maintains full control over gear shifts. Gears are changed using one of the two control functions provided. Paddles located behind the wheel. The right-hand paddle is used to change up, the left-hand paddle to change down. These paddles give access to the five forward speeds.
Their position in relation to the wheel is fixed, so they can be used intuitively by the driver whatever the wheel position, for improved comfort and safety.

A gear lever on the central console. This lever has a stable central position. The driver pushes it forwards (+) to change up, and pulls it back
(-) to change down.
For reasons of safety, only the console lever can be used to put the car into neutral or reverse. The driver pushes the lever to the right to put the car into neutral. To put the car into reverse, the driver places a foot on the brake pedal, pushes the lever right andpulls it back.

Steering wheel - mounted paddle (+)

Even when manual mode is active, the SensoDrive gearbox enhances driving comfort.

Even when manual mode is active, the SensoDrive gearbox enhances driving comfort. For example, the driver no longer has to change down on braking, when the car is approaching a stop sign or traffic lights. The gearbox changes down to first gear automatically then disengages the clutch when the car stops. When the driver puts a foot on the accelerator to move off again after a brief stop, the car starts up in first gear.

Moreover, in order to protect the power train, each request to change gears is analysed by a computer, which validates or rejects the driver’s actions and can even select the appropriate gear in the event of overor under-revving.

Last, the gearbox control unit makes down-shifting a smooth and gentle process.

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