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

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

Press button P.
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CD/DVD playback
Inserting a CD/DVD
Insert the CD/DVD into the drive with the labeled side facing up. The CD/DVD
is drawn in automatically.
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Equalizer
Setting for individual audio frequency ranges.
Adjusting the equalizer
1. "CD/Multimedia", "Radio" or "Settings"
2. "Tone"
3. "Equalizer"
4. Sele ...
