The PHEV has an electronically controlled automatic transmission operated by a gear stalk on the steering column.

Moving off
- 1Press the brake pedal fully and select D.
- 2Release the parking brake (manually or automatically) and release the brake pedal to move off slowly.
Selecting gears (car stationary, brake pressed)
- P: press the button on the right-hand side of the stalk.
- R: push the stalk all the way up.
- D: push the stalk all the way down.
- N: from D or P, push the stalk up once; from R, push it down once.
| Position | What it does |
|---|---|
| P | Park. The car can be started. |
| R | Reverse. The reversing lights come on and parking assist works. |
| N | Neutral, for short stops. |
| D | Drive. Shifts automatically according to load and speed. |