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 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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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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