2017 RENAULT KANGOO gearbox

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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
Under certain driving conditions (e.g.
engine protection, electronic stability
program (ESP) operational etc.: ESC)
the automatic system may change gear
automatically.
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.1
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.
Driving in automatic mode
Move lever 1 to position D.
In most traffic conditions, you will not
have to touch the gear selector lever
again: the gears will change automati-
cally at the right time and at the most
suitable engine speed because the au-
tomatic system takes into account the
vehicle load and road contour and ad-
justs itself to the particular driving style
you have chosen.
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.

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Operating faults
– When driving, if the “CHECK
GEARBOX” message and the
© warning light appear on the
instrument panel, this indicates a
fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
– When driving, if the message
“GEARBOX OVERHEATING” ap-
pears on the instrument panel, drive
at a moderate speed and avoid leav-
ing the gearstick in the D (or R) po-
sition, where traffic conditions allow:
always return to N while the vehicle
is stationary.
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 (3/3)
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
– 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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Before towing, unlock the steering
column: with the clutch dipped, engage
first gear (lever in N or R positions for
vehicles with an automatic gearbox),
insert the key in the ignition-starter
switch.
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. 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
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.
Under exceptional circumstances ,
you may tow the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground, only going
forward, with the gear lever in the
Neutral position, and for a distance
not exceeding 30 miles (50 km).
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
When the engine is
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op-
erational.
1
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.
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.56, 2.26 → 2.30
accessories........................................................................\
5.35
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.23
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.33
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.15
air bag...........................................................1.29 → 1.33, 1.56
activating the front passenger air bags ............1.46 → 1.48
deactivating the front passenger air bags ........1.46 → 1.48
air conditioning ........................................................3.4 → 3.16
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.15
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.26 → 2.30
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.15
ashtrays ...............................................................\
.............. 3.23
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.74
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.42 → 2.44
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.42 → 2.44
B
batteries ..............................................................\
............... 5.36
battery............................................................ 1.57, 4.11 – 4.12 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.25 – 5.26
bonnet........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8
brake lights changing bulbs .................................................. 5.19 – 5.20
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.16 → 5.24
C
catalytic converter................................................................ 2.9
central door locking ............................................................. 1.6
changing a bulb ............................... 5.16 → 5.18, 5.22 → 5.24changing a wheel............................................................... 5.11
changing gear .................................................2.7, 2.42 → 2.44
child minder mirror ............................................................. 3.19
child restraint/seat .............................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.48
child safety....1.2, 1.4, 1.7, 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.48, 2.3, 3.20
child seats..........................................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.45
children ................................................................... 1.34 – 1.35
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.23
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.17 – 4.18
clock ....................................................................... 1.70 – 1.71
closing the doors ..................................................... 1.7 → 1.11
control instruments ................................................1.54 → 1.60
coolant ................................................................\
............... 1.55
courtesy light .......................................................... 3.17 – 3.18
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.19
cruise control ................................................1.57, 2.34 → 2.37
D
dashboard............................................................... 1.50 – 1.51
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 ................................................................\
...1.58 → 1.60
doors........................................................................\
1.7 → 1.14
driver’s position ...................................................... 1.50 – 1.51
driving ........ 2.9, 2.13, 2.17 → 2.25, 2.22 → 2.39, 2.42 → 2.44
driving position settings ............................................................1.25 → 1.28
driving recommendations ...................................... 2.11 → 2.14
E
ECO driving ........................................................... 2.11 → 2.14