chrisnn

Ok, some education required here. What you have seen on other cars is a full automatic gearbox, with torque converter and Steptronic transmission that allows manual changes to be made. Its best to regard the system as a third type of transmission, and adapt to it. That on the Pluriel is essentially a conventional gearbox and clutch, operated electrically. The Toyota Yaris has a similar arrangement. The description you have given is correct. I would recommend that you avoid using 'Auto',unless the terrain is flat or motorway, as the system tends to hang on to a gear when going uphill, almost to the point of stalling on steeper hills before it changes down. Also when approaching junction, be sure to change down via the stick or paddles in good time if it looks like a pause and go situation. If the car is in too high a gear, there will be a delay while the system changes down, which can be potentially a bit dangerous- you''l know exactly what I mean when it happens to you! Don't have a Pluriel any more, but its a good little car if time consuming to make the various conversions. Watch for the drips from the seals over the front windows. Don't fold the roof in cold weather, as the plastic roof is a bit stiff and the motor will struggle. There should be a quick guide 1/3 A4 booklet in a dedicated holder in the rear parcel shelf IIRC - be sure to study this so you don't panic if something doesn't work. Good luck with it.