Auto Gear Changing

zola66 · 28th September 2008, 19:31

Hi all,

I have a question about my R75, can any one tell me what the button is for on the gear knob as I thought it needed to be pressed in when changing gear but I have noticed when I have sometimes forgot to press it in it changes gear no problem, or is it only needed when you are actully moving?.....please advise.

stocktake · 28th September 2008, 19:37

I Think it stops you selecting park/reverse by accident when going forward

FROGGY · 28th September 2008, 19:39

Bit of a dangerous pastime you have Zola!

As far as I am aware (being a stick-shift man), the "button" you are referring to is for when you wish to select Reverse or Park. Don't know if it is possible to do this when moving at any speed but the result could be painful!

Mick

rollsey1 · 28th September 2008, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by zola66

Hi all,

I have a question about my R75, can any one tell me what the button is for on the gear knob as I thought it needed to be pressed in when changing gear but I have noticed when I have sometimes forgot to press it in it changes gear no problem, or is it only needed when you are actully moving?.....please advise.

If I remember correctly, you shouldn't use the button between drive and neutral (per the handbook) but as has already been said, it is required to move from park to a gear.

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zola66 Avid contributor rover 75 classic se Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 249 Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Auto Gear Changing Hi all, I have a question about my R75, can any one tell me what the button is for on the gear knob as I thought it needed to be pressed in when changing gear but I have noticed when I have sometimes forgot to press it in it changes gear no problem, or is it only needed when you are actully moving?.....please advise.

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,593 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I Think it stops you selecting park/reverse by accident when going forward __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 28th September 2008 at 19:44..

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FROGGY I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 17500 REAUX, CHARENTE-MARITIME Posts: 2,749 Thanks: 2 Thanked 133 Times in 90 Posts	Bit of a dangerous pastime you have Zola! As far as I am aware (being a stick-shift man), the "button" you are referring to is for when you wish to select Reverse or Park. Don't know if it is possible to do this when moving at any speed but the result could be painful! Mick __________________ http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps628d4119.jpg IN THE BLACK NOW