Range Rover Evoque: Automatic transmission
The rotary drive selector rotates in either direction. At engine start up, the selector elevates out of its parked position.
1. To select D (Drive) or R (Reverse) gear, apply the foot brake then rotate the drive selector. The related LED by the selector will illuminate.
Note: If pressure is applied to the selector before the foot brake is applied, the selected gear may not be available. In this situation, remove pressure from the selector, ensure that the foot brake is applied and select the required gear as described.
2. To select S (Sport) mode from D, press the drive selector down and rotate to S. The related LED by the selector will illuminate.
3. CommandShiftTM gear selector paddles (left paddle for downshifts, right paddle for upshifts).
4. Pull a paddle briefly to change gear.
To exit CommandShiftTM mode and return to Sport mode, pull and hold the upshift (+) paddle for approximately one second.To return to Drive mode, move the selector back to the D position.
5. The selected gear will be displayed in the message centre.
Do not allow the vehicle to
remain
stationary for a sustained period, with a
gear selected and the engine running.
This vehicle must not be push or tow
started.
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Park
Use when the vehicle is parked. The
transmission will be locked.
Park (P) or Neutral (N)
should be
engaged and the parking brake
applied when the vehicle is
stationary.
Always select P and sw
Reverse gear
Never select Reverse (R) when
the
vehicle is in forward motion.
Before selecting reverse gear, ensure the
vehicle is stationary and the brakes are applied.
Rotate to R.
Neutral
Disconnects drive to the wheels. Use the
parking brake while N is selected.
Do not use for vehicle recovery purposes.
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Using the touch screen
Always run the engine during
prolonged
use of the touch screen. Failure to do so
may discharge the vehicle battery,
preventing the engine from starting.
Avoid spilling or splashing liquids onto
the touch screen.
Switching on
- Switch on the ignition.
- Switch on the touch screen.
The mos
Keyless start backup
If the vehicle has been unlocked using the
emergency key blade or the Smart Key is not
detected by the vehicle, it will be necessary to
use the keyless start backup to disarm the
alarm and start the engine.
The keyless start backup can only be used
when the message Smart Key Not Found Refer
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