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J
K
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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
(continued)
How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector in position
D
(drive) on the open road. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
Do not use positions D3, 2, 1 or the
winter position for normal driving
conditions.
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal, move the lever to position
P
(park): the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating incidents
• If the lever becomes jammed in P
position
, even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal,
the
lever
can
be
released
manually.
To do this, unclip cover
J
.
Press on both the raised part
K
and the unlocking button
A
at the
same time to move the lever from
position
P
.
•
If
this
indicator
light
illuminates when driving
,
it indicates a fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
•
If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down,
see the
information on towing in section
5 for further instructions.