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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 3: Your comfort
Manually operated hood................................................................................................................ 3.02 ¬3.08
Opening.......................................................................................................... 3.03
¬3.05
Closing............................................................................................................ 3.06
¬3.08
Electrically operated hood............................................................................................................. 3.09
¬3.14
Opening......................................................................................................... 3.10 - 3.11
Closing........................................................................................................... 3.12 - 3.13
Air vents ................................................................................................................................................. 3.15 - 3.16
Heating and ventilation ....................................................................................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
Window risers ........................................................................................................................................ 3.24 - 3.25
Interior lighting ................................................................................................................................................. 3.26
Ashtrays - Cigarette lighter .............................................................................................................................. 3.27
Sun visor/Windscreen ...................................................................................................................................... 3.27
Glove box - Storage compartments ................................................................................................................. 3.28
Roadbox ................................................................................................................................................ 3.29
¬3.33
Luggage compartment ...................................................................................................................................... 3.34
Ski flap .............................................................................................................................................................. 3.35
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MANUALLY OPERATED HOOD: OPENING(continued)
C- Lift the rear section of the hood
until it reaches the stop.
If this is not possible, raise the
front section of the hood slightly
and then lift the rear section
again.
The hood cover4will unlock
automatically. (If this does
not operate, refer to the
section below on “Operating
incidents”.)D- Lower the rear section of the
hood.E- Fold back the front section of
the hood.
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HEATING - VENTILATION WITH TEMPORARY ISOLATION OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
ONormal use
Move controlCfrom
(position1)to4.
Ventilation in the passenger
compartment is by “blown air”.
The ventilation fan determines
the amount of inlet air. The
vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
This principle improves the
stability of the passenger
compartment air temperature.
The further the control is
positioned to the right, the
greater the quantity of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
Position O
In this position:
- The ventilation speed of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment is zero;
- there is, however, a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is
moving.
To alter this setting, move control
Cto the setting or higher.
OTemporary isolation of the
passenger compartment
Move controlCfrom
(position1)to4.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperaturetobeachievedas
quickly as possible.
This switches the air recycling
system on or off.
Normal operation of the heating
and ventilation system is
obtained using external air.The air recycling position allows
you to isolate yourself from the
external atmosphere (when driving
in polluted areas, etc.).
Prolonged use of this position
(recycled air) may mist up the
windows slightly or cause odours
due to the air not being renewed.
It is advisable therefore to return to
normal operation (external air) by
adjusting controlCwhen you have
passed through the polluted area.
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AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
AHeat setting adjustment
BDistribution of air in the
passenger compartment
CSwitching on the air conditioning
DAir conditioning operation
tell-tale light
EAdjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Adjustments for heat setting
Move controlA.
To the right:Maximum possible
temperature
To the left:Minimum possible
temperature
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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Air conditioning controls
ControlCoperates or stops
the air conditioning system.
The system will not operate if
controlEis set at0.The use of the air conditioning
system:
• lowers the internal passenger
compartment temperature,
especially in hot weather, when
driving in traffic or when the
vehicle has been parked in the
sun;
• reduces the humidity of the air
blown inside the passenger
compartment (prevents misting).Note:The air conditioning may be
used in all conditions but does not
operate when the external
temperature is low.
•ButtonCnot activated (tell-tale
lightDextinguished)
The air conditioning is not
operational.
Heating and ventilation are
therefore identical to that of a
vehicle without air conditioning.
•ButtonCactivated (tell-tale light
Dilluminated)
The air conditioning is activated.
The air is taken from outside the
vehicle and is constantly
renewed.
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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
In very hot weather or when the
vehicle has been parked in the sun,
open the doors for a few moments to
let the hot air escape before starting
off.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperature setting to be achieved
more quickly. Switch off recycling
mode as soon as the desired
temperature is reached.When the air conditioning system is
operating, all windows must be
closed for maximum efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, consult
your Renault Dealer.
If no cool air is produced
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are in
good condition. If both these points
are correct, switch off the system
(tell-tale lightDextinguished) and
consult a Renault Dealer.
Do not open the
refrigerant circuit: this
may cause injury to the
eyes or skin.
