2015 RENAULT ESPACE Automatic gearbox

2.74
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (1/6)
2
3
Grid B on the instrument
panel
– The current gear is given in zone 5;
– The available functions are provided in the ambient colour chosen by the
driver;
– Unavailable functions are greyed out, except for position P 4 which
disappears from the grid above
2 mph (3 km/h).
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AB5
4
Gear selector 3 position
grid A
1: selector rest position
2: button P: Park
R: reverse
N: neutral (park)
D: automatic mode
+: Manually moving up a gear
–: Manually moving down a gear
A

2.75
To engage neutral
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running, depress the brake pedal and
move the selector 3 to the left:
– hold in place for about a second until a white N is displayed on the instru-
ment panel, then release;
or
– release immediately.
Note: If the current gear is R or D, it
is not necessary to depress the brake
pedal to engage position N.
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (2/6)
To engage position P
(button 2)
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running or ignition on, press button 2 to
engage position P. The warning light for
button 2 lights up orange once the Park
position on the gearbox is engaged.
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Check that warning light P
on the instrument panel and
the warning light integrated
on the button 2 are acti-
vated before leaving the vehicle.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the
vehicle
To disengage position P
(button 2)
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running, depress the brake pedal and
move the selector to the desired posi-
tion R, N or D.
If the brake pedal is not fully depressed,
the message “Push brake pedal” the
warning light
 are displayed on the
instrument panel.
When position R or D is disengaged,
N is displayed on the instrument panel
and the warning light on button 2 goes
out.
Note:
– If the driver opens their door to leave the vehicle while position P has not
been engaged, a beep sounds and
the message “P not engaged” is dis-
played on the instrument panel.
– Warning light
 comes on each
time it is necessary to depress the
brake pedal to change the position
of the automatic gearbox.
In the event of the mes-
sage “Check auto gearbox”,
“Automatic gearbox posi-
tion P defective” or “Electric
failure DANGER”, or in the event of
a battery fault, immobilise the ve-
hicle using the electronic parking
brake.
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2.76
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (3/6)
Driving in automatic mode
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running, position P, N or R, depress the
brake pedal and move the selector to
the left then back, and release.
If one of the conditions is not applied,
D flashes for around 5 seconds and
the message “Push brake pedal” is dis-
played on the instrument panel for ap-
proximately 15 seconds.
In most road conditions you will en-
counter, you will not need to touch your
lever again: the gears will change au-
tomatically at the right time and at the
most suitable engine speed because
the automatic system takes into ac-
count the vehicle load and road contour
and adjusts itself to the particular driv-
ing style you have chosen.
Note: With the engine running and
the vehicle travelling between 0 and
6 mph (0 and 10 km/h), position N or
R , it is not necessary to depress the
brake pedal to engage position D. This
is useful during parking manoeuvres
requiring a number of alternate forward
and reverse movements. Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever
in position
D, keeping the accelerator
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal briskly
and fully (so that it goes beyond the
point of resistance).
It is also possible to change down at
any time for overtaking purposes, by
pushing the selector to position “ -”.
To select reverse gear
With the vehicle at a standstill, engine
running, position P, N or D, depress the
brake pedal and move the selector to
the left then forwards, and release.
If the brake pedal is not depressed, a
beep will sound, the display of position
R flashes for around 5 seconds in the
grid shown on the instrument panel,
and a message “Push brake pedal” is
displayed for around 15 seconds.
Note: With the engine running, and
the vehicle travelling between 0 and
6 mph (0 and 10 km/h), position N or
D , it is not necessary to depress the
brake pedal to engage R. This is useful
during parking manoeuvres requiring
a number of alternate forward and re-
verse movements.

2.77
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (4/6)
Driving in manual mode
Driving in temporary manual mode
Temporary manual mode can only be
selected when automatic mode D has
been engaged and the vehicle speed
is over around 6 mph (10 km/h).
Once D engaged, move the selector 3:
– to the rear +, to request a higher gear;
– forwards -, to request a lower gear.
The gear selected is displayed to the
right of D on the instrument panel.
Special cases
Under certain driving conditions (e.g.
engine protection, electronic stability
program (ESP) operational etc.: ESC)
etc.) the system can change the gear
automatically.
The requested gear will be maintained
for a period set by the system, based
on the gradient and the driving style. The system will take over once this
period has elapsed
and may then trig-
ger an automatic gear change.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused
by the system: in this case the gear dis-
play + or - flashes for a few seconds as
a warning, along with a beep.
Driving in permanent manual mode
Permanent manual mode can only be
selected when automatic mode D has
previously been engaged and the vehi-
cle speed is greater than around 6 mph
(10 km/h).
Once D engaged, move and hold the
selector 3 for around 1 second:
– to the rear + , to request a higher
gear;
– forwards - to request a lower gear. The gear engaged is first displayed to
the right of D on the instrument panel,
then
M followed by the gear engaged
appear under + once permanent
manual mode is activated.
To exit permanent manual mode and
return to automatic mode, move the se-
lector to D.
Any other request for an available gear,
P or R or N will exit permanent manual
mode.

2.78
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (5/6)
Special cases
As position P is automatically en-
gaged when the engine is stopped, it is
sometimes necessary to place the vehi-
cle in position N for some car washes,
for example.
Position N can be engaged before
opening the driver’s door, and a maxi-
mum of around 25 seconds after the
engine is stopped.
After this time or after opening the
driver’s door, it will be necessary to turn
on the ignition again to disengage posi-
tion P.
In the event of a loss of in-
formation on the instrument
panel, stop and immobilise
the vehicle using the elec-
tronic parking brake or button P.
Special cases
In certain driving cases (eg: protect-
ing the engine), a gear change can be
performed automatically in the event of
over-revving or approaching under-rev-
ving. Permanent manual mode remains
activated. Similarly, to avoid making the
"wrong move", a gear change may be
refused by the gearbox. In this case,
the display for the requested gear + or –
flashes for a few seconds to warn you.
Parking the vehicleUpon stopping the engine by press-
ing the engine stop button, position P
is automatically engaged, along with
the electronic parking brake for vehi-
cles equipped with this device. P is dis-
played on the instrument panel and the
warning light on button P comes on.
Never leave the vehicle with
the engine running without
previously engaging the
Park position P.
With the engine running, the automatic
gearbox in D or R or N or M and with-
out your foot on the brake, messages
“P not engaged” and “Select P” are dis-
played on the instrument panel as soon
as the driver’s door is open.
With the engine stopped, the automatic
gearbox in N (neutral), the message “P
not engaged” is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.
Special feature related to the Stop and Start function: if you are going\
to unfasten the driver's seat belt before the
engine goes into standby due to the Stop and Start function, make sure t\
he gearbox is in position P. The P warning
light will light up on the instrument panel to confirm this. Risk of loss of immobilisation.

2.79
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (6/6)
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface
do not allow you to stay in auto-
matic mode (e.g. in the mountains),
we recommend that you change
to either temporary or permanent
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, wait a few seconds
before disengaging position P or N
and engage the lever in D or R to
prevent the engine stalling.
Operating faults
– When driving , if the “Check auto
gearbox” message appears on the
instrument panel, it indicates a fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving , if the message
“Gearbox overheating” appears on
the instrument panel, stop the ve-
hicle to allow the gearbox to cool
down.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, please refer
to the information on “Towing” in
Section 5.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing 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 ap-
proved Dealer.
In very cold weather, the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.

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TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, if it is not possible to put the
gear lever into position N, please con-
sult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Press the engine starter button for ap-
proximately two seconds , without de-
pressing the pedals.
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). Always switch on the lights
when driving at night.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N over a maxi-
mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.26 → 2.37
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.26
accessories socket ................................................... 3.28, 3.44
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.56 → 2.62
additional air conditioning ....................................... 3.12 – 3.13
additional methods of restraint .....................1.32 → 1.35, 1.38
side protection ............................................................. 1.37
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.32 → 1.36
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.28
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.21
air bag.................................................................\
...1.32 → 1.38
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.61
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.59
air conditioning ........................................................3.7 → 3.14
air vents .....................................................................3.4 → 3.6
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.26 → 2.37
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.21
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.25
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.28
assisted parking............................... 2.63 → 2.66, 2.69 → 2.72
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.74 → 2.79
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.74 → 2.79
B
battery.................................................................\
.... 4.10 – 4.11 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.23 – 5.24
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.41 → 2.43
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.41 → 2.43
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8 bulbs
changing ..........................................................5.15 \
→ 5.18
C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.10 – 2.11
central door locking ........................................1.8 → 1.10, 1.14
changing a bulb .....................................................5.15 → 5.18
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
changing gear ...............................................2.12, 2.74 → 2.79
child restraint/seat .............................1.39 – 1.40, 1.42 → 1.58
child safety.........1.2, 1.5, 1.13, 1.39 – 1.40, 1.42 → 1.58, 3.15
child seats..........................................1.39 – 1.40, 1.4\
2 → 1.58
children .......................................................... 1.39 – 1.40, 1.40
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.5, 1.13, 3.15
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.28
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.85
closing the doors .....................................................1.8 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................. 1.74 – 1.75
controls ................................................................... 1.62 – 1.63
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.7
courtesy light ...................................... 3.20 – 3.21, 5.19 – 5.20
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.22
cruise control ................................... 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.84
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.84
D
dashboard...............................................................\
1.62 – 1.63
daytime running lights..................................................\
...... 1.93
dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.4
display ..........................................................1.64 → 1.73, 3.43
doors...................................................................\
... 1.11 → 1.14
driver assistance....................................................2.2\
6 → 2.72