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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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Special circumstances
- If the bends and hills on the road
do not allow you to stay in
automatic mode (e.g.: in the
mountains), we recommend that
you change to manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic
gearbox
changing
gears
successively when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long
descents.
-
In cold weather,
start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from
position
P
or
N
and engaging it in
D
or
R
to prevent the engine
stalling..
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
move the lever to position
P
while
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal: the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Faults
When driving
, if this warning light
comes on (on the multi-function
warning light), it indicates a fault.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer as soon
as possible.
Towing
a
vehicle
with
an
automatic
gearbox:
special
information
Engine switched off:
The gearbox is
no longer lubricated. It is preferable
to tow this type of vehicle on a
trailer or tow it with the front
wheels off the ground.
In exceptional cases
, you can tow
the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground for a maximum distance
of 30 miles (50 km).
The gear selector lever
must
be
in
neutral
(position N).
If lever
1
becomes jammed
in position
P
, while you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever
can be released manually.
To do this, simultaneously press
button
3
(using a small thin
screwdriver) and unlock button
2
to move the lever into position
P
.
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