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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Selector lever
The displayEand tell-tale lightsF,
G,Hon the instrument panel
indicate the position of the gear
lever1and/or the operating mode of
the automatic transmission.
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
D: Drive in automatic
(gears authorised: 1, 2, 3 and 4)
2: 2nd gear hold
(gears authorised: 1, 2)
1: 1st gear holdPosition D3 or 3rd gear hold
(Gears authorised: 1, 2, 3).
With the selector lever in position
D, press buttonB. A tell-tale lightH
will illuminate on the instrument
panel. Press buttonBagain to
deselect this position. (The tell-tale
light will extinguish.)
Note:When the tell-tale light is
illuminated, the system will
prevent 4th gear being selected.For safety reasons, certain positions
may not be selected until the
mechanism is released: press buttonA.
The lever may only be moved to D
or R when the vehicle is stationary,
with your foot on the brake and the
accelerator pedal released.
Moving off forwards
With the lever in position PorN,
switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal,
move the lever out of positionPorN.
For safety reasons, to take the lever
out of position P, the brake pedal
must be pressed before pressing the
releasing buttonA.

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(continued)
Forward gears
Move the lever to positionD.Inthe
majority of traffic conditions, you
will not have to move the lever
again: gear changing will take place
automatically at the right time and
at the most suitable engine speed
since the automatic system takes
into account the vehicle load, the
road contour and the particular
driving style you have chosen.
Acceleration and overtaking
Fully depress the accelerator pedal
quickly (or even take your foot off
the accelerator and press it in again
asfarasitwillgo).
The speed of depressing the pedal
will activate the “kickdown”
switch to obtain maximum
performance.
Special circumstances
• Snow position:if you are driving
on a surface with low adhesion
(snow, mud etc.), press switchC,
warning lightFwill illuminate.
When these driving conditions no
longer apply, turn the system off
by pressing buttonCagain and
the warning light will extinguish.• In hilly or mountainous country:
if the road surface and the number
of bends do not allow you to
remain in 4th, we recommend
you select positionD3(by
pressing buttonB, with the gear
lever in positionD), or even2
(2nd gear hold), to avoid the
transmission changing to a higher
gear than the one selected.
Position1, which enforces the use
of 1st gear, gives good engine
braking.
When travelling downhill for a
long way, select positionD3or2
(or even1)togivemoreefficient
engine braking, and to relieve the
brakes.
•In cold weather, to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait for a
few moments before moving the
lever from positionPorNto
positionDorR.

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(continued)
Economical driving
On the open road, always leave the
lever in positionD. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
that the gears change automatically
at a low engine speed.
Never use positions D3, 2, 1 and the
snow position unless special
circumstances apply.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
whilst keeping your foot on the
brake pedal, place the lever in
positionP: the automatic
transmission is in neutral and the
drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
• If the lever remains locked in P
when your foot is on the brake
pedal, the lever may be moved
manually.
To do this, unclip coverIand then
press the raised area (under cover
I)and,atthesametime,press
unlocking buttonAto remove the
lever from positionP.
Take the vehicle to your Renault
Dealer.
•While driving,if this
warning light illuminates,
there is a fault. Refer to
the
information on the “Instrument
panel” in section 1.
•Towing a vehicle with an
automatic transmission,refer to
the information on “Towing” in
section 5.

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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKEPOWER ASSISTED STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then lift
up ring1against the gear lever knob
to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights illuminate as
soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).
To release
Pull the lever up slightly, press in
button2and lower the lever to the
floor.
If you are driving with the
handbrake incorrectly released, the
red warning light on the instrument
panel will remain illuminated.
To apply
Pull the lever upwards.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the vehicle. Your
vehicle has self adjusting rear brake
shoes and the handbrake should
only be adjusted during a brake
overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.Never leave the steering on full lock
when the vehicle is parked (risk of
damaging the power assisted
steering pump).
Never switch off the
engine when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep the vehicle
under control. However, depending
on the nature of the ground, the
atmospheric conditions and your
reactions, dangers due to loss of
adherence may exist: the wheels
may lock and directional control
may be lost. To avoid these risks,
your vehicle has been fitted with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply,
allowing the vehicle to be steered
and thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances, it is quite
possible for the driver to steer the
vehicle and avoid an obstacle whilst
at the same time applying the brake.
This system also allows stopping
distances to be improved, especially
when adhesion is limited (wet roads,
slippery or uneven road surface).Although this system allows this
optimisation, the ABS system in no
way increases performance which is
physically related to the local
adherence conditions between the
tyres and the ground. You must still
follow the rules of good driving
practice (driving at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front etc.).The
fact that the vehicle’s safety has been
increased should not encourage you
to take risks.
Each time the system is activated,
you will feel a certain degree of
pulsation at the brake pedal. These
tangible signs will warn you that the
adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and
enable you to adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.Operating incidents
Two situations must be considered:
1 - The warning light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
Braking is still assured, but
without the action of the ABS
system. Consult a Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
2 - The warning lights
are illuminated on the instrument
panel.
This indicates a fault in one of
the ABS braking components.
Braking may be partially assured.
It is howeverdangerous to brake
sharply,soyoumuststop
immediately as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS system is independent of the force applied at the pedal. In an
emergency, applyfirm, continuous pressureat the brake pedal - there is no need to pump it repeatedly.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT(continued)
Rear shelf
To remove, release the two return
cords1.
Do not place any objects,
in particular heavy or
hard objects, on the rear
parcel shelf. These may
pose a risk to the vehicle
occupants if the driver has to
brake suddenly or if the vehicle
is involved in an accident.Gently lift the shelf and pull it
towards you.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Built-in garment case2
This is located under the rear parcel
shelf and is closed by a zip fastener.
It can be used to store clothes.
The total weight of
luggage placed in the
built-in garment case
must not exceed 5 kg
(11 lbs).

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER - SEPARATING GRILLE:utility versions
The luggage compartment coverA
is made up of three rigid sections.
There are three positions for use:
• The luggage compartment cover
Ain the unfolded position.
Do not place any objects,
in particular heavy or hard
objects, on the luggage
compartment cover. These
may pose a risk to the vehicle
occupants if the driver has to
brake suddenly or if the vehicle
is involved in an accident.• The luggage compartment cover
Ain the semi-folded out position.• The luggage compartment cover
Ais removed.
To remove it, place the luggage
compartment cover in the
semi-folded position. Grip the
luggage cover at each end and
pull it towards you.
Separating grilleB.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Always place objects carried in the
luggage compartment so that their
largest dimension is against:
- the back of the rear bench seat, for
normal loading.
- the folded down seat, for
maximum loading.
Always put the heaviest
items directly onto the
floor. When the vehicle is
fitted with them, use the
lashing points located on the
floor at the rear to secure
transported items. Luggage
should be loaded in such a way
that no item will be thrown
forward and strike the occupants
if the driver has to brake
suddenly. Fasten the rear seat
belts, even if the seats are not
occupied.