Restricting the shift range
Press the selector lever to the
left towards D–.
or
Pull the left-hand steering wheel
paddle shifter.
The automatic transmission shifts down one gear and restricts the shift range to
the relevant gear.
If the engine exceeds the
maximum
engine speed when shifting down, the
automatic transmission protects against
engine damage by not shifting down.
If the maximum engine speed for
the shift
range is reached and you continue to
accelerate, the automatic transmission
shifts up in order to prevent the engine
from overrevving, even if the shift range is
restricted.
See also:
Folding the rear seat backrest back
: Backrest
; Lock verification indicator
= Backrest release handle
Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary.
Make sure that the seat belt does not become ...
Automatic anti-glare mirrors
WARNING
If incident light from headlamps is prevented
from striking the sensor in the rear-view
mirror, for instance, by luggage piled too high
in the vehicle, the mirror's automatic a ...
Conditions for activation
RACE START can be activated when:
- the doors are closed.
- the engine is running and it has reached an
operating temperature of approximately
176 °F (80
°C). This is the case ...