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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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ASHTRAY - CIGAR LIGHTER / SUN VISOR / WINDSCREEN
Ashtray in front console
To open, pull cover2.
To empty the ashtray, pull out the
cover completely towards you and
the ashtray will be released from its
housing.
Front cigar lighter
With the ignition on, press in the
cigar lighter1.
It will spring back with a click when
it is ready. Pull it out to use. After
use, replace it without pushing it all
the way in.
Front sun visor
Lower the sun visor3.
Non-illuminated vanity mirror
The vanity mirrors are concealed by
covers4.
Illuminated vanity mirrors
An illuminated vanity mirror5
fitted in the sun visor will be
illuminated automatically when the
cover4is raised.
Windscreen with reflective
layers
This windscreen reflects the sun
and, in particular, limits the
infrared rays entering the passenger
compartment.
An area around the interior rear
view mirror is suitable for affixing
passes to the windscreen (e.g.
motorway permits, car park season
tickets, etc.).
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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
When closed, the luggage
compartment is locked at the same
time as the doors.
To unlock:
With the ignition on,use the
electric control.
With the ignition off,use the plip
remote control or turn the ignition
key in lock1.To open:
Press lock1and pull towards you.
To close:
Closetheluggagecompartmentlid
firmly but without using excessive
force.Fittings in the luggage
compartment
An elastic fastening2is provided
for holding items such as a warning
triangle.
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HOOD MAINTENANCE
Plastic hood
The plastic hood must be cleaned
frequently.
• To remove marks and stains, use a
soft brush and soapy water only
or the special product for
hoods available from Renault
Dealerships. (Solvents, chlorinated
detergents and the like must not
be used as they will damage the
hood.)
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Fabric hood
Thereisnoneedtowashthehood
whenever the car is washed. If it is
merely dusty, simply clean it with a
soft brush. Always brush along the
weft of the fabric (from front to rear).
• To remove marks and stains,
clean the hood with a soft brush
following the weft of the fabric.
Thoroughly moisten the hood
with water and remove marks and
stains using a soft brush and
soapy water or the special
product available from Renault
Dealerships.
Then rinse with plenty of clean
water (still brushing in the
direction of the weft).
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Rear screen
Usethespecialproductfortherear
window which is available from
Renault Dealerships.
• It is not advisable to drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash as the rotating brushes may damage the
appearance of the hood fabric and the rear screen.
• Remember to comply with local legislation when washing a car (e.g. in some countries it is illegal to wash your car
on the public highway).
• Bird droppings must be removed immediately: the acids they contain may damage the hood.
• Only fold down the hood when it is perfectly dry,otherwise stubborn marks, or even eventually spots of mould,
may be caused as a result of compression.
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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel .................................................................................................................................... 5.02
Tools (jack, wheelbrace, etc.) ........................................................................................................................... 5.03
Wheel embellishers - Rims .............................................................................................................................. 5.04
Changing a wheel ............................................................................................................................................. 5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter precautions) ................................................................................. 5.06
¬5.08
Headlights (changing the bulbs) ......................................................................................................... 5.09
¬5.11
Rear lights (changing the bulbs) ........................................................................................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Side mounted indicators (changing the bulbs) .............................................................................................. 5.13
Interior lights (changing the bulbs) ...................................................................................................... 5.14 - 5.15
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.16 - 5.17
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 5.18
¬5.20
Radio frequency remote control: batteries ...................................................................................................... 5.21
Fitting a radio/accessories) ................................................................................................................. 5.22
¬5.24
Wipers (replacing the blades) .......................................................................................................................... 5.25
Towing .................................................................................................................................................. 5.26
¬5.28
System for cutting off fuel supply in the event of a severe impact ............................................................ 5.29
Operating incidents ............................................................................................................................. 5.30
¬5.35
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TOOLS
The tools are under the emergency
spare wheel
Wheelbrace1
Embellisher key3
It is used to unclip the wheel
embellishers.
Towing ring4
Refer to the information on towing
in section 5.
Jack2
When refitting the jack, fold it
completely and replace it in its
location.
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only and must not
be used in any
circumstances to assist repair
underneath the car.
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BATTERY(breakdown)
In the event of an incident
Isolate the battery by unscrewing
one of the terminals.
To avoid all risk of sparks
- Ensure the “accessories” are
disconnected before disconnecting
or reconnecting the battery.
- When charging, stop the charger
before connecting or disconnecting
the battery.
- Do not place metal objects on the
battery to avoid creating a short
circuit between the terminals.
Take care when moving
the battery as it contains
sulphuric acid which
must not come into
contact with the eyes or skin. If it
should, wash the affected area
with plenty of cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects
and sparks away from the battery
as there is a risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment as the
cooling fan may cut in at any
time without warning if the
engine is hot.
Connecting a battery charger
Both battery leads must be
disconnected (with the engine
switched off).
Do not disconnect the battery when
the engine is running.
Follow the instructions for use
given by the manufacturer of the
battery charger you are using.
Only a well-charged and
well-maintained battery will have a
long and useful life and enable you
to start the vehicle’s engine
normally.
The battery must be kept clean and
dry.
Have the battery's charge status
checked regularly:
• especially if you use your vehicle
for short journeys or for frequent
driving in the town;
• When the external temperature
drops (in winter),the charge
decreases. In winter, only use
those electrical components
which are really necessary.• Finally, you should understand
that the charge decreases
naturally as a result of certain
permanent consumers such as the
clock, after sales accessories...
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ACCESSORIES
Using mobile phones and
CB equipment
Mobile phones and CB
equipment with integrated
aerials may cause interference to
the original electronic systems
fitted to the vehicle: it is advisable
only to use equipment with an
external aerial.
Also, for your own safety, we
would advise you always to take
account of traffic conditions and
not to use this type of equipment
when you are driving.After-sales installation of
electric or electronic
accessories
•Anyworkontheelectric
circuit of the vehicle must be
carried out by Renault network
engineers: if the system is
connected incorrectly, it may
result in damage being caused to
the electrical installation and/or
the units connected to it.
• If the vehicle is retrofitted with
any electrical equipment, make
sure that the unit is correctly
protected by a fuse. Ask for
information on the rating and
position of this fuse.
After-sales installation of
non-electrical accessories (roof
bars, towing attachments, etc.)
Accessories approved by Renault
are based on a strict specification
and are regularly tested. We would
recommend that you use approved
accessories (particularly where
these affect safety) because they are
particularly reliable and
appropriate for your vehicle.