
2.28
ENG_UD14843_2
Boîte automatique (X61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_2
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Operating faults
– When driving, if the message
“Check gearbox” and the
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warning light appear on the instru -
ment panel, this indicates a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving, if the message
“Gearbox overheating” appears on
the instrument panel, drive at a mod-
erate speed and avoid leaving the
lever in the D (or R) position, where
traffic conditions allow: always return
to the N position when you stop.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
AUTOMATIC GEARbOx (2/3)
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever 1 in position D,
move the lever to the left. Shifting the
lever repeatedly allows you to change
gears manually:
– To move down through the gears,
push the lever backwards;
– To move up through the gears, push
the lever forwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (eg.:
engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Program) the auto -
mated system may change the gear au-
tomatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu -
vres, a gear change may be refused by
the automatic system: in this case the
gear display flashes for a few seconds
as a warning.
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Economical driving
When driving, leave the lever in posi -
tion D, keeping the accelerator pedal
lightly depressed to ensure automatic
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
An impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb
or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved
dealer.

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2.29
ENG_UD14843_2
Boîte automatique (X61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_2
AUTOMATIC GEARbOx (3/3)
– Vehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of adhesion,
select second gear manually before
starting the engine to avoid wheel -
spin when starting.
Parking the vehicleWhen the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.
Special circumstances
– Snow position: if you are driving on
ground where you are likely to skid
(snow, mud, etc.), press switch 4 ,
and operating tell-tale 5 will come
on.
Once these special driving con -
ditions no longer apply, exit this
function by pressing switch 4
again. Operating tell-tale light 5
goes out.
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– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (eg. in the mountains), we rec-
ommend that you change to manual
mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gear repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling..
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5.31
ENG_UD9721_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_5
t OwIng: breakdown (2/2)
towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
w ith the engine switched off: the
gearbox is no longer lubricated. It is
preferable to tow this type of vehicle on
a trailer or tow it with the front wheels
off the ground.
u nder exceptional circumstances ,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going
forward, with the gear lever in the
n eutral position, and for a distance
not exceeding 30 miles (50 km).
If the lever is stuck in P,
even though you are de -
pressing the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip the cover at the
base of the lever.
Press simultaneously on mark 1
and on the unlocking button on the
lever.
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7.1
FRA_UD29767_11
Index (X61 - F61 - K61 - Renault)
ENG_NU_813-11_FK61_Renault_7
AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS .............................................................. 1.53, 2.15 → 2.17
accessories........................................................................ 5.34
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.22
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.33
air bag ........................................................... 1.29 → 1.33, 1.52
activating the front passenger air bags ............ 1.44 → 1.46
deactivating the front passenger air bags ........ 1.44 → 1.46
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.15
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.15 → 2.17
antipollution advice .............................................................. 2.11 → 2.13
ashtrays ............................................................................. 3.22
ASR (traction control) ................................... 1.54, 2.15 → 2.17
audible and visual signals .................................................. 1.69
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.27 → 2.29
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.27 → 2.29
b
battery ............................................................ 1.54, 4.11 – 4.12
troubleshooting ................................................. 5.24 – 5.25
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.35
bonnet ......................................................................... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ............................................................................ 4.8
brake lights changing bulbs .................................................. 5.18 – 5.19
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.15 → 5.23
c
catalytic converter ................................................................ 2.9
central door locking ............................................................. 1.5
changing a bulb ............................... 5.15 → 5.17, 5.21 → 5.23 changing a wheel
............................................................... 5.10
changing gear ................................................. 2.7, 2.27 → 2.29
child minder mirror ............................................................. 3.18
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.46
child safety ....1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.46, 2.3, 3.19
child seats .......................................... 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43
children ................................................................... 1.34 – 1.35
cigar lighter ........................................................................ 3.22
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock .................................................................................. 1.68
closing the doors ..................................................... 1.6 → 1.10
control instruments ................................................ 1.52 → 1.58
coolant ............................................................................... 1.52
courtesy light .......................................................... 3.16 – 3.17
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.18
cruise control ................................................ 1.54, 2.21 → 2.24
d
dashboard ............................................................... 1.48 – 1.49
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.4
demisting rear screen ................................................. 3.4, 3.12 – 3.13
windscreen ............................................................ 3.5, 3.13
dimensions ................................................................. 6.6 – 6.7
dipstick........................................................................ 4.4 – 4.5
display ................................................................... 1.56 → 1.58
doors ........................................................................ 1.6 → 1.13
driver’s position ...................................................... 1.48 – 1.49
driving ............................................................. 2.9, 2.15 → 2.29
driving position settings ............................................................ 1.25 → 1.28
e
electric windows ..................................................... 3.19 – 3.20
Electronic Stability Program: ESP .........................2.15 → 2.17