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reverse gear
selecting ...............................................
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changing gear ............................................
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handbrake..................................................
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Levier de vitesses (FKJK - Renault)
Gear lever, handbrake
GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE
Selecting reverse gear
(vehicle stationary)
Follow the grid marked on knob
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and,
depending on the vehicle, lift the ring
against the knob to engage reverse
gear.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To prevent any risk of accident,
have your vehicle checked by an
approved dealer.
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2
Handbrake
To release
Pull lever 3 up slightly, press button 2
and then lower the lever to the floor.
The warning light
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on the instru-
ment panel will go out.
The red warning light on the instrument
panel will come on if you are driving
with an incorrectly released handbrake.
To apply
Pull the lever 3 upwards and make sure
the vehicle is immobilised. The warning
light
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on the instrument panel will
come on.
Make sure that the hand-
brake is properly released
when driving (red indicator
light off), otherwise over-
heating, or even damage, may
occur.
Depending on the gradient
and/or vehicle load, it may
be necessary when station-
ary to apply the brake by
at least a further two notches and
engage a gear (1
st
or reverse gear).
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