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QUICKSHIFT GEARBOX
(continued)
Gear selection grid
(see the marking on the lever base)
+
To change up through the gears
– To change down through the
gears
N Neutral
R Reverse
•
Only stable position of the lever
A/M
to
switch
from
automatic
mode to manual mode and
vice-versa
Operation in automatic mode
Automatic mode is selected by
default every time the ignition is
switched on.
It can be activated or deactivated at
any time when the engine is
running by pushing the lever to the
left. The letter A appears on the
display. The vehicle is controlled
using the accelerator and the brake.
Gears will change automatically at
the correct moment and at a suitable
engine speed because automatic
mode takes into consideration the
road surface and the chosen driving
style.
Gears may be shifted manually in
this
mode.
Pushing
the
lever
forwards once shifts up a gear
(unless
there
is
a
risk
of
underrevving) and pulling it back
once shifts down a gear (unless
there is a risk of overrevving), and
the system switches to manual
mode.
The level of oil in the automatic
transmission system tank varies
according to use. Adding oil is
strictly forbidden
(except by
qualified
RENAULT
network
personnel).
Note:
Automatic mode takes account of:
- the
position
and
speed
of
depression
of
the
accelerator
pedal to assess driving style and
select the optimum gear,
- action on the brake pedal to alert
the engine brake by anticipating
the down-change.
When the vehicle is stopped at
traffic lights, with a gear engaged,
you can keep the vehicle stationary
using the brake without having to
select neutral.
The vehicle will move off again:
- either slowly, if you release just
the brake without accelerating
(e.g. when in a traffic jam)
- or quickly, if you release the brake
and accelerate.
Automatic mode is selected by
default every time the ignition is
switched on.
