Deactivation
In exceptional conditions (starting a vehicle which is bogged down, stuck in snow, on soft ground...), it may be advisable to deactivate the ASR and ESP systems, so that the wheels can move freely and regain grip.
Press the "ESP OFF" button, located on the left below the steering wheel.
If this warning lamp comes on in the instrument panel and the indicator lamp on the button comes on, this indicates that the ASR and ESP systems are deactivated.
See also:
Manual guide-me-home lighting
Temporarily keeping the dipped headlamps
on after the vehicle's ignition has
been switched off makes the driver's
exit easier when the light is poor.
Switching on
With the ignition off, "f ...
Automatic gearbox
The automatic gearbox offers:
D: operation in auto-active automatic mode, adapting automatically to your style
of driving.
M: operation in sequential mode, with manual gear changing.
D and a pr ...
Starting
Manual gearbox
Ensure that the gear lever is in the neutral position.
Do not touch the accelerator.
For Diesel engines: Turn the key to the drive position. Wait for the preheater
warning lamp to ...