AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)
– Vehicles 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.
Parking the vehicle
5
6
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
mechanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.
– If 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.
Special circumstances
– Snow position: if you are driving on
ground where you are likely to skid
(snow, mud, etc.), press switch 5 and
operating tell-tale 6 will come on.
Once these special driving con-
ditions no longer apply, exit this
function by pressing switch 5
again. Operating tell-tale light 6
goes out.
This will prevent the automatic gear-
box from changing gears repeatedly
when climbing, and permit engine
braking on long descents.
An impact to the underside
of the vehicle while revers-
ing (e.g.: striking a post,
raised kerb or other street
furniture) may result in damage to
the vehicle (e.g.: deformation of the
rear axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by a RENAULT
Dealer.
– 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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