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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION(continued)
Economical driving
On the open road, always leave the
lever in positionD. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
that the gears change automatically
at a low engine speed.
Never use positions D3, 2, 1 and the
snow position unless special
circumstances apply.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
whilst keeping your foot on the
brake pedal, place the lever in
positionP: the automatic
transmission is in neutral and the
drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
• If the lever remains locked in P
when your foot is on the brake
pedal, the lever may be moved
manually.
To do this, unclip coverIand then
press the raised area (under cover
I)and,atthesametime,press
unlocking buttonAto remove the
lever from positionP.
Take the vehicle to your Renault
Dealer.
•While driving,if this
warning light illuminates,
there is a fault. Refer to
the
information on the “Instrument
panel” in section 1.
•Towing a vehicle with an
automatic transmission,refer to
the information on “Towing” in
section 5.

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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKEPOWER ASSISTED STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then lift
up ring1against the gear lever knob
to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights illuminate as
soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).
To release
Pull the lever up slightly, press in
button2and lower the lever to the
floor.
If you are driving with the
handbrake incorrectly released, the
red warning light on the instrument
panel will remain illuminated.
To apply
Pull the lever upwards.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the vehicle. Your
vehicle has self adjusting rear brake
shoes and the handbrake should
only be adjusted during a brake
overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.Never leave the steering on full lock
when the vehicle is parked (risk of
damaging the power assisted
steering pump).
Never switch off the
engine when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS)
When braking sharply, the two main
aims are to reduce the stopping
distance and to keep the vehicle
under control. However, depending
on the nature of the ground, the
atmospheric conditions and your
reactions, dangers due to loss of
adherence may exist: the wheels
may lock and directional control
may be lost. To avoid these risks,
your vehicle has been fitted with
the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
The safety enhancement is that the
brake control system prevents the
wheels from locking, even if the
brakes are applied too sharply,
allowing the vehicle to be steered
and thus its direction to be controlled.
Under these circumstances, it is quite
possible for the driver to steer the
vehicle and avoid an obstacle whilst
at the same time applying the brake.
This system also allows stopping
distances to be improved, especially
when adhesion is limited (wet roads,
slippery or uneven road surface).Although this system allows this
optimisation, the ABS system in no
way increases performance which is
physically related to the local
adherence conditions between the
tyres and the ground. You must still
follow the rules of good driving
practice (driving at a safe distance
from the vehicle in front etc.).The
fact that the vehicle’s safety has been
increased should not encourage you
to take risks.
Each time the system is activated,
you will feel a certain degree of
pulsation at the brake pedal. These
tangible signs will warn you that the
adhesion between the tyres and the
ground has reached its limit and
enable you to adapt your driving
style to suit the road conditions.Operating incidents
Two situations must be considered:
1 - The warning light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
Braking is still assured, but
without the action of the ABS
system. Consult a Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.
2 - The warning lights
are illuminated on the instrument
panel.
This indicates a fault in one of
the ABS braking components.
Braking may be partially assured.
It is howeverdangerous to brake
sharply,soyoumuststop
immediately as soon as traffic
conditions allow. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
The braking modulation provided by the ABS system is independent of the force applied at the pedal. In an
emergency, applyfirm, continuous pressureat the brake pedal - there is no need to pump it repeatedly.

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HEATING - VENTILATION
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjustment of amount of air
delivered to passenger
compartment.
DHeated rear screen.
EHeated rear screen operation
warning light.
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the higher the temperature.
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Move controlB.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents only.
This selection is not appropriate if
all the air vents are closed.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents and the footwells.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
footwells.
• Position
The air flow is distributed between
all the air vents, the side window
demisters, the windscreen demisters
and the footwells.

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HEATING - VENTILATION(continued)
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlCfrom0to4.
Passenger compartment ventilation
is by “blown air”. The ventilation
fan determines how much air enters
but vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the more air is blown
into the passenger compartment.
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press buttonDand warning lightE
illuminates.
This function ensures the de-icing
and demisting of the rear screen and
the heated external rear view mirrors
(if the vehicle is fitted with them).
The function is stopped:
- automatically after 15 minutes
operation,
- by pressing buttonDagain (the
warning lightEextinguishes).

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjustment of amount of air
delivered to passenger
compartment.
DIsolation of the passenger
compartment (air recycling).
EAir recycling operation warning
light.
FHeated rear screen.
GHeated rear screen operation
warning light.
Distribution of air in the
passenger compartment
Move controlB.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents only.
This selection is not appropriate if
all the air vents are closed.• Position
The air flow is directed to the
dashboard air vents and the footwells.
• Position
The air flow is directed to the
footwells.
• Position
The air flow is distributed between all
theairvents,thesidewindow
demisters, the windscreen demisters
and the footwells.
• Position
For improved efficiency, close the
dashboard air vents.
Alltheairflowisdirectedtothe
windscreen demisters and the side
window demisters.

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the higher the temperature.
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlCfrom0to4.
Passenger compartment ventilation
is by “blown air”. The ventilation
fan determines how much air enters
but vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the more air is blown
into the passenger compartment.
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press buttonFand warning lightG
illuminates.
This function ensures the de-icing
and demisting of the rear screen and
the heated external rear view mirrors
(if the vehicle is fitted with them).
The function is stopped:
- automatically after 15 minutes
operation,
- by pressing buttonFagain (the
warning lightGextinguishes).

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HEATING - VENTILATION AND ISOLATING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT(continued)
Isolating the passenger
compartment
ButtonD
Normal operation of the system is
obtained using external air.
The air recycling position allows the
passenger compartment to be isolated
from the external atmosphere (driving
in polluted areas...).
To enter the isolation mode, press
buttonDThis function allows the desired
warmth of the passenger
compartment to be achieved as
quickly as possible.
This button switches the air recycling
system on or off. Warning lightE
illuminates when the function is
operational. In this position, air is
taken from within the passenger
compartment and is recycled without
outside air entering.Prolonged use of the isolation mode
may cause odours due to the air not
being renewed and may cause the
windows to mist up.
Return to normal operation (external
air) by pressing buttonDas soon as
the polluted area is left behind.

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AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
AAir temperature adjustment.
BDistribution of air.
CAdjustment of amount of air
delivered to passenger
compartment.
DIsolation of the passenger
compartment (air recycling).
EAir recycling operation warning
light.FControl for air conditioning.
GAir conditioning operation
warning light.
HHeated rear screen.
IHeated rear screen operation
warning light.
Adjusting the air temperature
Move controlA.
To the right:maximum temperature
possible
To the left:minimum temperature
possible.
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Move controlCfrom0to4.
Passenger compartment ventilation
is by “blown air”. The ventilation
fan determines how much air enters
but vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
The further the control is positioned
to the right, the more air is blown
into the passenger compartment.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press buttonHand warning lightI
illuminates.
This function ensures the de-icing
and demisting of the rear screen and
the heated external rear view mirrors
(if the vehicle is fitted with them).
Thefunctionisstopped:
- automatically after 15 minutes
operation,
- by pressing buttonHagain (the
warning lightIextinguishes).
Isolating the passenger
compartment
ButtonD
Normal operation of the system is
obtained using external air.
The air recycling position allows
the passenger compartment to be
isolated from the external atmosphere
(driving in polluted areas, etc.).
To enter the isolation mode, press
buttonDThis function allows the desired
warmth of the passenger
compartment to be achieved as
quickly as possible.
This button switches the air recycling
system on or off. Warning lightE
illuminates when the function is
operational. In this position, air is
taken from within the passenger
compartment and is recycled without
outside air entering.
Prolonged use of the isolation mode
may cause odours due to the air not
being renewed and may cause the
windows to mist up.
Return to normal operation (external
air) by pressing buttonDas soon as
the polluted area is left behind.