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2.21
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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AIR VENTS
Front central air vents and
passenger side air vents
Air flow:
Move tumblewheel1(beyond the
point where a certain resistance is
felt).
: Maximum air flow
:Closed.
Air distribution:
Right/left: Move tabs2.
Up/down: Guide the air vent up or
down.
Side air vents on driver’s side
Air flow:
Move tumblewheel4(beyond the
point where a certain resistance is
felt).
:Maximumairflow
:Closed
Air distribution:
Up/down: Move tab3.
Right/left: Press on the left or right
section of the air vent.
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4.14
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your car has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion
products, it nevertheless remains
subject to the action of:
•Corrosives in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas).
- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather).
- Seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
•Abrasives
Wind-carried dust and sand,
mud, road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
•Minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your car against
such risks so as not to lose the
benefit of these developments.
What you should not do
•Wash the vehicle in bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to
accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
spotsasthiscoulddamagethe
paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions without
periodically washing the car,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high-
pressure cleaning apparatus or by
spraying on products not
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect
operation.
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
•Wash your car frequently,
preferably using our
recommended cleaning products
and use a high-pressure jet to
rinse off the underside of the car
and the wheel arches in particular
to get rid of:
- Spots of tree resin and industrial
grime.
-Bird droppingswhich contain
chemical products which
rapidly discolour paintwork
and may even cause the paint to
peel off:the vehicle must be
washed immediately to remove
thesemarkssinceitis
impossible to remove them by
polishing.
- Salt deposited in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads are chemically treated.
- Mud in the wheel arches and
under the body which forms
damp patches.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on freshly
laid surfaces to prevent paint
damage.
• Repair, or have repaired quickly
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading.
• If your vehicle is protected by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the body shop
periodically. Consult the
anti-corrosion booklet.
• Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not
wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Check the fixing of external
accessories, additional driving
lights, exterior rear view mirrors,
etc. and attach the windscreen
wiper arms and radio aerial with
adhesive tape before entering a
revolving brush type car wash.
If your vehicle has a car phone,
remove the aerial.
• If mechanical components have
to be cleaned, their protection
must be reapplied by spraying on
products approved by Renault’s
Technical Department.
We have selected special
products to care for your vehicle
and you can obtain these from
Renault accessory outlets.
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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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EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
The emergency spare wheel2
The emergency wheel is located in
the luggage compartment.
To gain access to the emergency
spare wheel:
• Open the luggage compartment
lid.
• Lift the carpet completely1.• Unscrew the centre nut3.
• Take out the emergency spare
wheel2.If a packet of four bolts4is supplied
with the emergency spare wheel,
you should use these when
changing the wheel.
If the spare wheel has
been stored for several
years, have it checked by
your Dealer to ensure
that it is safe to use.
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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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EMBELLISHERS - WHEELS
Wheel embellisher with masked
wheel bolts
(example: embellisher1)
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(located next to
the jack) or the end of the
wheelbrace by inserting the hook
into one of the slots around the
edge.
To refit, reclip the embellisher
ensuring valve2is correctly
located.
Centre embellisher3
Masked wheel bolts
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(stored with the
tools).
To refit it, align the valve symbol
(engraved on the embellisher) with
the valve4andthenotchinthe
embellisher and clip it back in
position.
