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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Selector lever1
The position of selector lever1is
indicated on the displayFon the
instrument panel.
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 hold
Position D3 or 3rd gear hold(Gears authorised: 1, 2, 3)
With the selector lever in position
D, press buttonB. A tell-tale lightI
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 unlocked: press
buttonA.
Only engage D or R when the
vehicle is stationary, with your foot
on the brake and the accelerator
pedal released.
Driving
With the gear lever in position Por
N, switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal,
move the lever from positionPorN.
For safety reasons, to move out of P
position it is essential to apply the
footbrake before pressing the
unlocking buttonA.

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
Moving off forwards
Select positionD.Inthemajorityof
traffic conditions, you will not have
to touch your gear selector lever
again: gear changing will take place
automatically at the right time and
at the most suitable engine speed
because the automatic system takes
into account the vehicle load and
road contour and adjusts itself to
the particular driving style you have
chosen.
Accelerating and overtaking
Fully depress the accelerator pedal
(or even take your foot off the
accelerator and press it again as far
as it will go).
The speed of depressing the pedal
will activate the “kickdown”
switch to obtain maximum
performance.
Special circumstances
• Snow position:If you are starting
off on ground where you are
likely to skid (snow, mud, etc.),
press switchC. Tell-tale lightG
on the instrument panel will
illuminate.
When you have started moving,
deselect this position by pressing
switchCagain. The tell-tale light
will extinguish.• In hilly or mountainous country:
If you cannot remain in 4th gear
because of the road surface and
the number of bends, we would
advise you to move the selector to
theD3position (by pressing
buttonBwhen the selector lever
is inDposition) or even2(2nd
gear hold), which will prevent
gear changing to speeds higher
than the one selected. Likewise, if
position1is selected, the vehicle
will remain in 1st gear and good
engine braking is retained.
If you are travelling downhill for a
long way, we would advise you to
place the lever inD3or2hold
(even1hold) to obtain the most
efficient engine braking and to
relieve the brakes.
• In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from
positionPorNand engaging it in
DorRto prevent the engine
stalling.

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector in positionD
(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 positionP
(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 coverJ.
Press on both the raised partK
and the unlocking buttonAat the
same time to move the lever from
positionP.
•If this tell-tale 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.

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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ..................................................................................................................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Engine oil level/Oil change ................................................................................................................ 4.04
¬4.07
Levels: Power-assisted steering pump ............................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.10
Windscreen/headlight washer reservoirs ...........................................................................................4.11
Air filter ............................................................................................................................................................. 4.12
Hood maintenance ............................................................................................................................................ 4.13
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.14 - 4.15
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.16

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LEVELS(continued)
Brake fluid level
This should be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
It is normal for the level to drop as
the brake pads become worn but it
should never fall below the“MIN”
line.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use Renault-approved fluids
taken from a sealed container.
Intervals between fluid changes
Refer to the servicing booklet for
your vehicle.
Take care when working
in the engine compartment
as the engine cooling fan
maycutinatanymoment
without warning.

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CHANGING A WHEEL
Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.• If necessary, remove the wheel
embellisher.
• Use the wheelbrace1to slacker
off the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it
so that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid underneath
the jacking point2under the body,
nearest the wheel concerned.• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plateifonsoftground.
• Insert the end of the wheelbrace4
into the jack3andturnafew
times to lift the wheel off the
ground.
• Remove the bolts.
•Takeoffthewheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired, if
possible) by a specialist.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS: anti-lock braking system .................... 2.16 - 2.17
Accessories .............................................................. 5.24
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.11
Adjusting beam height ........................................... 1.50
Adjusting the front seats ........................................ 1.10
Adjusting your driving position ............................ 1.12
Air bag ....................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ........................................ 3.19¬3.23
Air vents ....................................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ................... 2.16 - 2.17
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.27
Attachments (towing) ............................................. 5.28
Audible and visual warnings ................................. 1.47
Automatic door locking when driving .................. 1.06
Automatic gearbox (use) ........................... 2.19
¬2.21
Automatic transmission selector lever .... 2.19¬2.21
BBattery ............................................. 4.12 - 5.18
¬5.20
Bonnet ........................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.10
Brief overview ......................................................... 0.02
Bulbs (replacement) .................................. 5.09
¬5.15
Bulbs .......................................................... 5.09¬5.15
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.05 - 1.48
CCatalytic converter (features of petrol versions) .. 2.04
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Changing a wheel ..................................... 5.02
¬5.05
Changing gear ........................................................... 2.05
Child booster cushion/seats ..................... 1.21
¬1.27
Child restraint system .............................. 1.21¬1.27
Child safety .......................... 1.02 - 1.21¬1.27 - 3.25
Cigarette lighter ....................................................... 3.27
Clock ............................................................. 1.43 - 1.44
Closing the electric hood ............................ 3.10 - 3.11
Closing the hood manually ...................... 3.03
¬3.05CControls ...................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
Coolant ...................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights ................................... 3.11 - 3.12 - 5.14
DDashboard ................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
De-icing the windscreen ......................................... 1.51
Demisting: Rear screen ............................................ 1.51
Windscreen ............................................ 1.51
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.04
Dipstick .......................................................... 4.04 - 4.05
Direction indicators ..... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.13
Door locking ............................................... 1.02
¬1.06
Doors ........................................................... 1.02¬1.06
Driver's layout ............................................ 1.28¬1.31
Driving ........................................................ 2.02¬2.21
Driving module (computer) ...................... 1.40¬1.42
EElectric door locking ................................. 1.02
¬1.06
Electric hood .............................................. 3.09¬3.14
Electric hood opening ................................... 3.12 - 3.13
Emergency brake assistance .................................... 2.18
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil ................................................... 4.04
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.43
External lighting and signals .................... 1.47
¬1.50
FFilters ........................................................................ 4.12
Fitting a radio ................................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Fog lights (headlight) ............................................... 5.11
Front seat belt pretensioners ................................... 1.15
Front seats (adjusting) ............................................. 1.10

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FFuel (economy advice) ............................. 2.06¬2.08
Fuel (filling) ................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel (grade) .................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel cut-off ............................................................. 5.29
Fuel economy ........................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Fuel filler flap ........................................................ 1.53
Fuel level .................................................. 1.32
¬1.42
Fuel tank cap .......................................................... 1.53
Fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.53
Fuses ............................................................. 5.16 - 5.17
GGear lever ................................................................ 2.05
Glove box ................................................................ 3.28
Ground clearance ................................................... 6.04
HHandbrake ............................................................... 2.05
Hazard warning lights ............................................ 1.47
Head restraint ......................................................... 1.09
Headlight washers ....................................... 1.52 - 4.11
Headlights (adjusting) ............................................ 1.50
Headlights .................................................. 5.09
¬5.11
Heated seats ............................................................ 1.11
Heating ...................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
Hood (conditions of use) ............................ 3.02 - 3.09
Hood (maintenance) ............................................... 4.15
Hood (operating faults) ............................... 3.05 - 3.14
Hubcaps ................................................................... 5.04
IIgnition switch ........................................................ 2.02
Incidents (operating faults) ...................... 5.30
¬5.35
Indicators: Instrument panel ................... 1.32¬1.42
Turn signals ......................................... 1.47
Instrument panel ...................................... 1.32
¬1.42
Interior trim (maintenance) ................................... 4.16
Isofix - mounting system for child seats ..... 1.26 1.27JJack .......................................................................... 5.03
KKeys ........................................................... 1.02
¬1.04
LLevels ........................................................ 4.04
¬4.11
Liftingthevehicle(changingawheel) ...5.02¬5.05
Lighting: Exterior ............. 1.47¬1.50 - 5.09¬5.13
Instrument panel (adjustment) .............. 1.48
Interior ........................... 3.26 - 5.14
¬5.15
Lights: Adjusting .................................................... 1.50
Dipped beam headlights ...... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Direction indicators ............... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10
5.12 - 5.13
Fog lights .............................. 1.49 - 5.11 - 5.12
Hazard warning lights ............................... 1.47
Main beam headlights ......... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Reversing .................................................... 5.12
Side/tail lights ........... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12
Stop lights ....................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Luggage compartment ............................................ 3.33
MMaintenance: Bodywork ............................. 4.14 - 4.15
Hoods .............................................. 4.13
Interior trim .................................... 4.16
Mechanical ................................................ 4.04
¬4.12
Manual hood ............................................. 3.02¬3.08
Manufacturer's plate ............................................... 6.02
Map reading lights ................................................. 3.26
Mechanical component capacity ............ 4.07
¬4.09
OOil change ................................................. 4.04
¬4.07
On-board computer ....................................... 1.40 - 1.42
Operating faults ........................................ 5.30
¬5.35