16-09-2002
Moving Off
With the engine running, to move
off from position P:
➜ it is essential to press the
brake pedal to exit position
P,
➜ select the function R, D or M,
then gradually release the
pressure on the brake pedal;
the vehicle will move off
immediately.
You can also move off from position N:
➜ release the handbrake, with
your foot on the brake,
➜ select function R, D or M, then
gradually release the pressure
on the brake pedal; the vehicle
will move off immediately.
When the engine is idling
with the brakes not
applied, if function R, D
or M is selected, the
vehicle moves without the accelerator being pressed.
For this reason, do not leave
children unsupervised inside
the vehicle, with the
engine running.
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YOUR BOXER AT A GLANCE
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
"PORSCHE TIPTRONIC SYSTEM"
The four-speed automatic gearbox offers a choice between the comfort of
automatic integral regulation enhanced by a snow programme, or the
pleasure of manual gear changing.
Gear selection gate
➜ Move the lever in the gate to select one of the functions.
Once the function is selected, the indicator light for that function is displayed on the instrument panel screen.
W: snow programme.
Park: to immobilise the vehicle or to start the
engine, with the handbrake on or off.
Reverse to reverse (select this function with the
vehicle stationary and the engine at idle).
Neutral to start the engine or to park, with the
handbrake on.
Note: if position N is engaged by mistake while the
car is moving, allow the engine to return to idling
speed before engaging function D to accelerate.
Drive for automatic gear changing.
Manual: for manual gear changing.
To change the four gears manually:
➜ Push the lever to the + symbol to change up a gear and pull the handle
towards the – symbol to change down a gear.
Note: the W (snow) programme does not operate when in manual mode.
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