2016 RENAULT SCENIC gearbox

2.39
PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL (2/4)
Front parking distance
control
(depending on vehicle)
Operation
The parking distance control system
is only activated when the vehicle is
driven at a speed below approximately
6 mph (10 km/h).
Most objects located less than around
1 metre away from the front of the ve-
hicle are detected and a beep sounds.
Depending on the vehicle, the display 1
lights up.
Automatic deactivation of the front
parking distance control
The system deactivates:
– when the vehicle speed is above ap- proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);
– depending on the model, when the vehicle is stationary for more than
approximately 5 seconds and an ob-
stacle is detected (such as when in a
traffic jam, etc.);
– when the vehicle is in neutral or when the gear lever has been shifted
to N or P for automatic gearboxes. If there are obstacles located close to
both the front and rear of the vehicle,
only the closest of the two will be ac-
knowledged and the corresponding
front or rear beep sound will be emit-
ted. If obstacles are detected both at
the front and rear of the vehicle at the
same time, and they are both less than
30 centimetres away from the vehicle,
the corresponding front and rear beeps
will sound alternately.1
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.

2.44
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (1/3)
2
1
Operation
With the gear lever 1 in position P,
switch on the ignition.
To move out of position P, you must
depress the brake pedal before pres-
sing unlocking button 2.
With the foot on the brake pedal (war-
ning light
c on the display 3 goes
out), 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.
3
4
5
6
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9
Selector lever 1
Display 3 on the instrument panel
shows the mode and gear selected.
4: P: park
5: R: reverse gear
6 : N : neutral
7: D: automatic mode
8 : manual mode
9 : zone displaying gearbox mode or
gear engaged in manual mode
Driving in automatic mode
Select position D. In most traffic condi-
tions, you will not have to touch the
gear selector lever again: the gears will
change 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 particu-
lar driving style you have chosen.
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 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.

2.45
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (2/3)
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: stri-
king 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 appro-
ved 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.
Driving in manual mode
With the selector lever 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
Under certain driving conditions (e.g.
engine protection, or electronic stability
program (ESP) operational etc.): the
automatic system may change gear au-
tomatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect ma-
noeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in this
case the gear display flashes for a few
seconds as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the road contours and bends
do not allow you to stay in automa-
tic mode (e.g.: in the mountains),
we recommend that you change to
manual mode.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
– In cold weather, to prevent the
engine from stalling, wait a few mo-
ments before shifting the selector
lever from position P or N and enga-
ging D or R.
Parking the vehicle
When 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 or, depending
on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-
tronic parking brake is applied.

2.46
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (3/3)
11
10
A
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 “Auto
gearbox overheating” appears on the
instrument panel, stop the vehicle to
allow the gearbox to cool down.
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. When setting off,
if the lever is locked
in position P, even though you are de-
pressing the brake pedal and pressing
the unlocking button 10, the lever can
still be released manually. To do this,
unclip the base of the gear lever star-
ting on the side below the heating and
air conditioning controls A, press the
button 11 and at the same time, press
the release button 10 on the lever.

5.32
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
1
2
Before towing, unlock the steering
column: with the clutch depressed,
engage first gear (lever in position N
or R for vehicles with automatic gear-
boxes), insert the RENAULT card in the
card reader, then press the engine start
button for two seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (position
N for vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox).
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). At night the vehicle must
have its lights on.
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
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
48 miles (80 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 base
of the gear lever starting on the side
below air conditioning controls A.
Press button 2 and at the same
time, press the button on lever 1.
Do not remove the
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.
A

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.56, \
2.24 → 2.28
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.30
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.25
additional methods of restraint .....................1.23 → 1.26, 1.29
side protection ............................................................. 1.28
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.23 → 1.27
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.19
advice on antipollution ...........................................2.15 → 2.18
air bag...........................................................1.23 → 1.29, 1.56
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.48
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.46
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4 → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.16 → 6.21
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.15
anti-lock braking system: ABS ......................1.56, 2.24 → 2.28
antipollution advice .................................................................\
2.15, 2.18
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.21
rear ...................................................................\
........... 3.23
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.25
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.44 → 2.46
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.44 → 2.46
B
battery.................................................................\
.... 4.13 – 4.14 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.27 – 5.28
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.16 \
→ 5.22
C
catalytic converter.....................................................\
2.9 – 2.10 central door locking ........................................ 1.8, 1.11
→ 1.13
changing a bulb .....................................................5.16 → 5.22
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.11 – 5.12
changing gear ............................................... 2.11, 2.44 → 2.46
child restraint/seat .............................1.30 – 1.31, 1.33 → 1.45
child safety.........1.2, 1.6, 1.10, 1.30 – 1.31, 1.33 → 1.45, 3.12
child seats..........................................1.30 – 1.31, 1.3\
3 → 1.45
children .......................................................... 1.30 – 1.31, 1.31
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.6, 1.10, 3.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.25
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.17 – 4.18
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.72
closing the doors .....................................................1.9 → 1.12
control instruments ............................1.54 → 1.58, 1.61 – 1.62
controls ...............................................................\
...1.50 → 1.53
courtesy light ...................................... 3.15 – 3.16, 5.23 – 5.24
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.17
cruise control ................................................1.54, 2.31 → 2.37
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.31 → 2.37
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.71
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.71
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.50 → 1.53
deadlocking the doors ......................................................... 1.8
dimensions ................................................................. 6.5 – 6.6
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.4
display ................................................................\
...1.54 → 1.60
doors................................................................ 1.9 – 1.10, 1.13
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
.............. 1.8
driver’s position .....................................................1.50 → 1.58
driving ........ 2.2 → 2.5, 2.9 → 2.17, 2.20 → 2.28, 2.31 → 2.41,
2.44 → 2.46
driving position settings ...............................................................\
......... 1.19