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gear lever.............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
reverse gearselecting .......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.10
ENG_UD18240_5
Levier de vitesses (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-10_B90_Dacia_2
Gear lever
GEAR LEVER
To select reverse gear(vehicle stationary)
Vehicle with manual gearbox
Move the lever to neutral, then follow
the gate shown on knob
1
.
Vehicle with automatic gearbox
Refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing light will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected (igni-
tion on).
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 prevent any risk of accident,
have your vehicle checked by an
approved dealer.
1
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automatic gearbox (use) ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
changing gear ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
automatic gearbox selector lever.......... (up to the end of the DU)
2.14
ENG_UD22554_10
Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-10_B90_Dacia_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Automatic gearbox
Selector lever 1
P: park
R: reverse
N: neutral
D: automatic mode
3:
d
isplays gear engaged in manual
mode.
Operation
With the gear lever in position P or N,
switch on the ignition.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move
the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or R when the vehi-
cle is stopped, with your foot on the
brake and the accelerator pedal re-
leased.
You must apply the brake before
pressing the unlocking button
2 t
o
move out of position P.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1/3)
2
1
Driving in automatic mode
Move lever 1 to position D.
In the majority of traffic conditions, you
will not have to touch the gear selector
lever again: the gear will be changed
automatically at the right time and at
the most suitable engine speed be-
cause the automatic system takes into
account the vehicle load and road con-
tour and adjusts itself to the particular
driving style you have chosen.
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.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly
and fully (so that it goes beyond the
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down
to the optimum gear within the
engine range.
3
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
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2.16
ENG_UD22554_10
Boîte automatique (B90 - L90 Ph2 - F90 Ph2 - R90 Ph2 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-10_B90_Dacia_2
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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
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.
2
6
Operating faults
If a vehicle with an automatic gear-
box breaks down, please refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever can
be released manually. To do this, unclip
the base of the lever, press recess
6 ,
visible
on the gear lever gaiter, and the
unlocking button
2
.
–
I
f the road contour and bends in
the road do not allow you to stay in
automatic mode (e.g.: in mountain-
ous areas), it is recommended that
you switch to manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
–
I
n 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.
–
V
ehicles not fitted with traction
control: on a slippery surface or
surface with a low level of adhesion,
change to manual mode and select
second gear (or even third) before
starting the engine to avoid wheel-
spin when accelerating.
In very cold weather , the system
may prevent the gears from being
shifted in manual mode until the
gearbox reaches the right tempera-
ture.
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
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5.30
ENG_UD17944_4
Remorquage : dépannage (B90 - Dacia)
ENG_NU_817-10_B90_Dacia_5
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
With the engine switched off, the trans-
mission 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.
Under exceptional circumstances ,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going for-
ward, with the gear lever in the N posi-
tion, 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.
P r e s s s i m u l t a n e o u s l y o n t h e
button
5 on the gaiter and unlocking
button
6 located on the lever
7
.
When storing the tools,
ensure they are securely re-
placed in the luggage com-
partment, in their original
position.
Do not leave the tools unsecured
inside the vehicle as they may come
loose under braking.
TOWING: breakdown (2/2)
7
6
5