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2.21
PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
(continued)
How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector lever in position
D
on the open road and depress the
accelerator pedal slightly to ensure
that automatic gear changes are
made at low engine speeds.
Do not use positions D3, 2, 1 or the
winter position for normal driving
conditions.
Parking 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 parking brake.
Operating faults
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If the lever is jammed in the P
position
even though you are
depressing the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually.
To do this, unclip cover I then
simultaneously press on raised
part J (located under cover I) and
unlocking button A to move the
lever from position
P
.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
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If this warning light comes
when driving
, it indicates a
fault. Consult your
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
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and
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If these warning
lights come on at the same time
when you are driving
, avoid
leaving the gear lever in position
D
(or
R
) when stopping in traffic:
always return to position
N
when
you have to stop. Contact a
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
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If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down
, see the
information on towing in section 5.
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