This vehicle is equipped with a Brake Transmission Shift Interlock System (BTSI) that holds the shift lever in the PARK position when the ignition switch is in the LOCK/ OFF position. To move the shift lever out of the PARK position, the ignition switch must be turned to the ON/RUN position (engine running or not) and the brake pedal must be pressed.
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ESP system
The ESP system is an electronic system controlling the car stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.
The ESP system is therefore particularly useful when grip conditions of the road
surfaces chan ...
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
The Sport mode increases steering feedback to the driver with slight increases
in effort and throttle pedal-to-engine response. This driving mode is useful while
driving on twisty roads where more ...
Starting procedure for petrol versions
1) Ensure that the handbrake is up.
2) Put the gear lever into neutral.
3) Press the clutch pedal fully down, without pressing the accelerator.
4) Turn the ignition key to AVV and let it go the mom ...