2003-2009 Renault Scenic 4 Door Driving -> AUTOMATIC GEARBOX User Manual
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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX  
The lever must only be shifted to D  
or R when the vehicle is stationary,  
the brake pedal depressed and  
accelerator pedal released.  
2
You must apply the brake before  
pressing the unlocking button to  
move out of the P position.  
1
Driving in automatic mode  
Select position D. In the majority of  
traffic situations, you will not have  
to touch the gear lever again; the  
gear will change automatically at  
the right time and at the most  
suitable engine speed, because the  
system takes into account the  
vehicle load, profile of the road and  
the particular driving style you have  
chosen.  
3
Gear selector lever 1  
Indicator display  
instrument panel shows the mode  
and gear selected.  
3
on the  
Driving  
P : parking  
With the lever 1 in position P or N,  
switch on the ignition.  
R : reverse gear  
N : neutral  
D : automatic mode  
With your foot on the brake pedal  
(warning light 2 goes out), move the  
lever from position P.  
4 : displays gear engaged in manual  
mode  
2.37  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)  
How to drive economically  
Driving in manual mode  
Special conditions  
Leave the selector in position D  
(drive) on the open road. Press the  
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure  
With the selector lever in  
In certain driving conditions (e.g.:  
in order to protect the engine or  
when ESP is engaged) the gearbox  
may change gear automatically.  
position D,  
move  
the  
lever  
towards the left:  
automatic  
gear  
changes  
at  
Pushing the lever repeatedly  
allows you to change gears  
manually.  
comparatively low engine speeds.  
Likewise, to prevent incorrect  
manoeuvres, a gear change may be  
refused by the system: in this case  
the gear display flashes for a few  
seconds as a warning.  
Accelerating and overtaking  
Quickly depress the accelerator  
pedal completely (until you pass  
the point of resistance).  
- To move down through the gears,  
push the lever backwards.  
- To move up through the gears,  
push the lever forwards.  
This will activate the kickdown  
function allowing you to change  
down to the most suitable gear.  
The gear selected is displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
2.38  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)  
Special circumstances  
Parking the vehicle  
- If the bends and hills on the road  
do not allow you to stay in  
automatic mode (e.g.: in the  
mountains), we recommend that  
you change to manual mode.  
When the vehicle is stopped, move  
the lever to position while  
P
keeping your foot on the brake  
pedal: the gearbox is in neutral and  
the drive wheels are mechanically  
locked by the driveshaft.  
This will prevent the automatic  
gearbox  
changing  
gears  
Depending on the vehicle, set the  
handbrake or check that the  
parking brake is on (refer to the  
“Parking brake” information in  
Section 2).  
successively 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  
position P or N and engaging it in  
D or R to prevent the engine  
stalling.  
- Vehicles not fitted with traction  
control: to avoid wheelspin when  
starting on a slippery or low grip  
surface, change to manual mode  
and select second gear before  
moving off  
2.39  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)  
When refitting, take care to clip  
base 4 correctly and to reposition  
gaiter 6 correctly by pressing on its  
base.  
Faults  
5
- When driving, if the message  
6
“gearbox fault” and the  
4
warning light appear on the  
instrument panel, this indicates a  
fault.  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
- When driving, if the message  
“gearbox overheating” and the  
7
warning light appear on  
the instrument panel, where  
traffic conditions allow, avoid  
When starting, if the lever is locked  
in position P even though you are  
depressing the brake pedal, the  
lever can be released manually. To  
do this, unclip the upper section of  
the cover at the base of lever 4.  
leaving the lever in position D  
(or R): always return to position N  
when you stop.  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
- If a vehicle with an automatic  
gearbox breaks down, refer to  
the information on towing in  
Section 5.  
Press simultaneously on the mark  
on the cover 7 and the unlocking  
button on lever 5.  
2.40  

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