Engaging the transmission position
▷ Transmission position P can only be disengaged if the engine is running and the brake pedal is pressed.
▷ With the vehicle stationary, press on the brake pedal before shifting out of P or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed: shift lock.
Depress the brake until you start driving
To prevent the vehicle from creeping after you select a driving position, maintain pressure on the brake pedal until you are ready to start.
Engaging D, R and N

Engaging D, R and N
Briefly push the selector lever in the desired direction, beyond a resistance point if necessary.
After releasing the selector lever, it returns to its center position.

Press unlock button, in order to:
▷ Engage R.
▷ Shift out of P.
Engaging P

Engaging P
Press button P.
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Closing
Danger of pinching
Monitor the closing process and make
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► Pull the switch to the
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Operating from the outside
► Via the remote control.
► Via the driver's door lock.
► Via the door handles of the driver's and front
passenger doors.
► Via the button on the tailgate.
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