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5-8Starting and driving
steering wheel slightly to the right and left.
(See “Vehicle information \fisplay\b (P.2-20) .)
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
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When the ignition switch is pushe\f without \fepressing
the brake pe\fal (Automatic Transmission/Continu\tously
Variable Transmission mo\fel) or the clutch pe\fal
(Manual Transmission mo\fel) , the ignition switch
position will change as follows:
. Push once to change to “ACC\b.
. Push two times to change to “ON\b.
. Push three times to change to “OFF\b.
. Push four times to return to “ACC\b.
. Open or close any \foor to return to “LOCK\b when
in the “OFF\b position.
The in\ficator light
*Aon the ignition switch illumi-
nates when the ignition switch is in the “ACC\b or “ON\b
position.
LOCK position
The ignition switch an\f steering lock can only be
locke\f at this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocke\f when it is pushe\f
to the “ACC\b position while carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC position
The electrical accessory power activates at this
position without the engine turne\f on.
ON position
The ignition system an\f the electrical accessory power
activate at this position without the engine turne\f on.
OFF position
The engine is turne\f off with the steering wheel
unlocke\f.
WARNING:
Never push the ignition switch to the “OFF\b
position while driving. The steering wheel may
lock and cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position and the engine is not running.
This can discharge the battery.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is pushed while the
Idling Stop System (if equipped) is activated, the
ignition switch will be placed in the "OFF" position.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
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If the battery of the Intelligent Key is \fischarge\f, or
environmental con\fitions interfere with the Intelligent
Key operation, start the engine accor\fing to the
following proce\fure:
1.
Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P\b (Park) or “N\b
(Neutral) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “N\b (Neutral) position.
2. Firmly \fepress the brake pe\fal (Automatic Trans- mission/Continuousl\ty Variable Transmission mo\f-
el) or the clutch pe\fal (Manual Transmission
mo\fel) .
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrate\f. (A chime will soun\f.)
4. Push the ignition switch while \fepressing the brake pe\fal within 10 secon\fs after the chime
soun\fs. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performe\f, when the ignition switch is
pushe\f without \fepressing the brake pe\fal, the
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ignition switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ACC” or“ON” position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the Intel-
ligent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears (on the Vehicle information display) or
the Intelligent Key system warning light may
blink in yellow (on the meter) even if the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To stop the warning light
from blinking, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.
. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears (on the Vehicle informa-
tion display) or the Intelligent Key system
warning light in the meter is blinking in
green, replace the battery as soon as
possible. (See “Battery”(P.8-23) .)GA\fOLI\bE E\bGI\bE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the foot brake pedal.
3.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) or “\b”
(\beutral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the selector lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “\b” (\beutral) position,
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is depressed.
4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “\fTART”
position.
5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold
or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it to help start the engine.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 10
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
. If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables, the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
DIE\fEL E\bGI\bE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the foot brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever to the “\b” (\beutral) position,and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “O\b” position and wait until the glow plug indicator light
turns
off.
5. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “\fTART”
position.
6. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the starter for more than 20
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 20
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
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STARTING ENGINE (model without
Intelligent Key system)
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5-10Starting and driving
.If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
7. Allow the engine to idle for \ft le\fst 30 seconds \ffter st\frting the engine to w\fr\b-up. Drive \ft
\boder\fte speeds for \f short dist\fnce first,
especi\flly in cold we\fther.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
GASOLINE ENGINE
1. Apply the p\frking br\fke.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (P\frk) or the “N”
(Neutr\fl) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the selector lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutr\fl) position.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the br\fke ped\fl (AT/CVT \bodel) or the
clutch ped\fl (MT \bodel) \fnd push the ignition
switch to st\frt the engine.
To st\frt the engine i\b\bedi\ftely, push \fnd rele\fse
the ignition switch while depressing the br\fke
ped\fl or clutch ped\fl with the ignition switch in
\fny position.
4. I\b\bedi\ftely rele\fse the ignition switch when the engine st\frts. If the engine st\frts, but f\fils to run,
repe\ft the \fbove procedures.
If the engine is very h\frd to st\frt in extre\bely cold
or hot we\fther, depress the \fcceler\ftor ped\fl \fnd
hold it. Push the ignition switch for up to 15
seconds while holding. Rele\fse the \fcceler\ftor
ped\fl when the engine st\frts.CAUTION:
.As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
. Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged.
. If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
5. Allow the engine to idle for \ft le\fst 30 seconds \ffter st\frting the engine to w\fr\b-up. Drive \ft
\boder\fte speeds for \f short dist\fnce first,
especi\flly in cold we\fther.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, \bove the selector lever to the“P” (P\frk) position (AT/CVT \bodel) or \bove the
shift lever to the “N” (Neutr\fl) position (MT \bodel) ,
\fpply the p\frking br\fke \fnd push the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position.
STARTING ENGINE (model with
Intelligent Key system)
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DIESEL ENGINE
1. Apply the park\fng brake.
\b. Move the sh\fft lever to the “N” (Neutral) pos\ft\fon.The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch to the “ON” pos\ft\fon and wa\ft unt\fl the glow plug \fnd\fcator l\fght turns off.
Depress the clutch pedal and push the \fgn\ft\fon
sw\ftch to start the eng\fne.
To start the eng\fne \fmmed\fately, push and release
the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch wh\fle depress\fng the clutch
pedal w\fth the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch \fn any pos\ft\fon.
4. Immed\fately release the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch when the eng\fne starts. If the eng\fne starts, but fa\fls to run,
repeat the above procedures.
If the eng\fne \fs very hard to start \fn extremely cold
or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and
hold \ft. Push the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch for up to 15
seconds wh\fle hold\fng. Release the accelerator
pedal when the eng\fne starts.
CAUTION:
.As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
. Do not operate the starter for more than 20
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait 20 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged. .
If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
5. Allow the eng\fne to \fdle for at least 30 seconds after start\fng the eng\fne to warm-up. Dr\fve at
moderate speeds for a short d\fstance f\frst,
espec\fally \fn cold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the eng\fne, move the sh\fft lever to the “N”(Neutral) pos\ft\fon, apply the park\fng brake and
push the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch to the “OFF” pos\ft\fon.
DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION (AT)
The Automat\fc Transm\fss\fon (AT) \fn your veh\fcle \fs
electron\fcally controlled to produce max\fmum power
and smooth operat\fon.
The recommended operat\fng procedures for th\fs
transm\fss\fon are shown on the follow\fng pages. Follow
these procedures for max\fmum veh\fcle performance
and dr\fv\fng enjoyment.
CAUTION:
.The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting the transmission into
a forward or reverse position before the
engine has warmed up.
. Avoid revving up the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. This could cause unex-
pected vehicle movement.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of control.
. Never shift to either the “P” (Park) or “R”
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is mov-
ing. This could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. Start the engine in either the “P” (Park) or
“N” (Neutral) position. The engine will not
start in any other position. If it does, have
your vehicle checked by a RENAULT dealer.
. Shift into the “P” (Park) position and apply
the parking brake when at a standstill for
longer than a short waiting period.
. Keep the engine at idling speed while
shifting from the “N” (Neutral) position to
any driving position.
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5-12Starting and driving
.When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing
the accelerator pedal. The foot brake pedal
should be depressed in this situation.
Starting vehicle
1. After \ftarting the engine, fully \bepre\f\f the foot
brake pe\bal before \fhifting the \felector lever out
of the “P” (Park) po\fition.
2. Keep the foot brake pe\bal \bepre\f\fe\b an\b move the \felector lever to a \briving po\fition.
3. Relea\fe the parking brake, the foot brake pe\bal, an\b then gra\bually \ftart the vehicle in motion.
The AT is designed so the foot brake pedal
MUST be depressed before shifting from the “P”
(Park) position to any driving position while the
ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
The selector lever cannot be moved out of the
“P” (Park) position and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition switch is turned to the
“LOCK” ,“OFF” or“ACC” position or if the key is
removed.
CAUTION:
. DEPRESS THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL - Shift-
ing the selector lever to “D”, “R”, “2” or “1”
without depressing the foot brake pedal
causes the vehicle to move slowly when
the engine is running. Make sure the foot
brake pedal is depressed fully and the
vehicle is stopped before shifting the selec-
tor lever.
. MAKE SURE OF THE SELECTOR LEVER
POSITION - Make sure the selector lever is
in the desired position. “D”, “2” and “1” are
used to move forward and “R” to back up. .
WARM UP THE ENGINE - Due to the higher
idle speeds when the engine is cold, extra
caution must be exercised when shifting the
selector lever into the driving position
immediately after starting the engine.
Shifting gear
JVS0008XLeft-Hand Drive (LHD) model
JVS0009XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) model
: Pu\fh the button*Awhile \bepre\f\fing the
foot brake pe\bal.
: Pu\fh the button*A.
: Ju\ft move the \felector lever.
WARNING:
. Apply the parking brake if the selector lever
is in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
. If the selector lever cannot be moved from
the P (Park) position while the engine is
running and the foot brake pedal is de-
pressed, the stop lights may not work.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
After \ftarting the engine, fully \bepre\f\f the foot brake
pe\bal, pu\fh the \felector lever button an\b move the
\felector lever out of the P (Park) po\fition.
If the ignition \fwitch i\f the OFF or ACC po\fition for any
rea\fon while the \felector lever i\f in any po\fition\f other
than the P (Park) po\fition, the ignition \fwitch cannot
be turne\b to the LOCK po\fition.
If the ignition \fwitch cannot be the LOCK po\fition,
perform the following \ftep\f:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition \fwitch in the ON po\fition while \bepre\f\fing the foot brake pe\bal.
3. Move the \felector lever to the P (Park) po\fition.
4. Mo\bel with Intelligent Key \fy\ftem: Place the ignition \fwitch in the OFF po\fition.
Mo\bel without Intelligent Key \fy\ftem: Place the
ignition \fwitch in the LOCK po\fition.
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P (Park):
Use this position when the vehicle is parked or when
starting the engine.Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped and move the selector lever
into the P (Park) position. \fpply the parking brake.
When parking on a hill\b apply the parking brake first\b
and then move the selector lever into the P (Park)
position.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to back up. Make sure that the vehicle
is completely stopped before selecting the R (Reverse)
position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may shift to
the N (Neutral) position and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
2 (Second gear):
Use this position for climbing hills or engine braking on
downhill grades.
1 (Low gear):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or
driving slowly through deep snow\b or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
Do not shift into the gears when the vehicle speed
exceeds the following limits\b otherwise the engine may
over-rev and cause engine damage. Engine model
Selector lever position
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HR12DE
km/h (MPH) 45 (28) 90 (56)
HR15DE
km/h (MPH) 50 (30)
95 (60)
Overdrive switch
JVS0013XLeft-Hand Drive (LHD) modelEach time the engine is started\b the overdrive function
is automatically reset to “ON”.
“ON” position:
With the engine running and the selector lever in the
“D” (Drive) position\b the transmission upshifts into the
overdrive as vehicle speed increases.
Overdrive does not engage until the engine has
reached operating temperature.
“OFF” position:
For driving up and down long slopes where engine
braking is necessary\b push the overdrive switch. The
overdrive off indicator light
in the meter panel
illuminates.
When cruising at a low speed or climbing a gentle
slope\b you may feel uncomfortable shift shocks as the transmission shifts into and out of the overdrive
repeatedly. In this case\b push the overdrive switch to
turn the overdrive “OFF”.
When driving conditions change\b push the overdrive
switch to turn the overdrive “ON”. The overdrive off
indicator light will turn off.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended
periods of time with the overdrive “OFF”. This reduces
fuel economy.
\fccelerator downshift - in D (Drive) position
For passing or climbing hills\b depress the accelerator
pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down
into a lower gear\b depending on the vehicle speed.
Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged\b the selector lever may not
be moved from the “P” (Park) position even with the
foot brake pedal depressed.
To move the selector lever\b release the shift lock. The
selector lever can be moved to the “N” (Neutral)
position. However\b the steering wheel will be locked
unless the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position. This allows the vehicle to be moved if the
battery is discharged.
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5-14Starting and driving
JVS0014XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) modelTo release the shi\ft lock, \ber\form the \following
\brocedure
1. Models with Intelligent KEY system: Place theignition switch in the “OFF” or “LOCK” \bosition.
Models without Intelligent KEY system: Place the
ignition switch in the “LOCK” \bosition and remove
the key.
2. A\b\bly the \barking brake.
3. De\bress the shi\ft lock release button.
4. Push and hold the selector lever button and move the selector lever to the “N” (Neutral) \bosition
while holding down the shi\ft lock release button.
5. Place the ignition switch to the “ON” \bosition to release the steering wheel lock.
The vehicle may be moved, by \bushing, to the desired
location.
I\f the selector lever cannot be moved out o\f the “P”
(Park) \bosition, have a RENAULT dealer check the AT
system as soon as \bossible.
Fail-sa\fe
When the \fail-sa\fe o\beration occurs, the AT will be
locked in third gear.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this case,
turn the ignition switch off and wait for 3
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch back to
the “ON” position. The vehicle should return to
its normal operating condition. If it does not
return to its normal operating condition, have a
RENAULT dealer check the transmission and
repair it if necessary.
DRIVING WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARI-
ABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in your
vehicle is electronically controlled to \broduce maximum
\bower and smooth o\beration.
The recommended o\berating \brocedures \for this
transmission are shown on the \following \bages. Follow
these \brocedures \for maximum vehicle \ber\formance
and driving enjoyment.
WARNING:
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of control.
CAUTION:
. The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting the transmission into
a forward or reverse position before the
engine has warmed up. .
Avoid revving up the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. This could cause unex-
pected vehicle movement.
. Never shift to either the “P” (Park) or “R”
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is mov-
ing. This could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. Start the engine in either the “P” (Park) or
“N” (Neutral) position. The engine will not
start in any other position. If it does, have
your vehicle checked by a RENAULT dealer.
. Shift into the “P” (Park) position and apply
the parking brake when at a standstill for
longer than a short waiting period.
. Keep the engine at idling speed while
shifting from the “N” (Neutral) position to
any driving position.
. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing
the accelerator pedal. The foot brake pedal
should be depressed in this situation.
Starting vehicle
1. A\fter starting the engine, \fully de\bress the \foot
brake \bedal be\fore moving the selector lever out
o\f the “P” (Park) \bosition.
2. Kee\b the \foot brake \bedal de\bressed and move the selector lever to a driving \bosition.
3. Release the \barking brake, the \foot brake \bedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
The CVT is designed so the foot brake pedal
MUST be depressed before shifting from the “P”
(Park) position to any driving position while the
ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
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The selector lever cannot be moved out of the
“P”(Park) position and into any of the other
positions if the ignition switch is placed in the
“LOCK” ,“OFF” or“ACC” position or if the key is
removed.
CAUTION:
. DEPRESS THE FOOT BRAKE PEDAL - Shift-
ing the selector lever to “D”, “R” or “L”
without depressing the foot brake pedal
causes the vehicle to move slowly when
the engine is running. Make sure the foot
brake pedal is depressed fully and the
vehicle is stopped before shifting the selec-
tor lever.
. MAKE SURE OF THE SELECTOR LEVER
POSITION - Make sure the selector lever is
in the desired position. “D” and “L” are used
to move forward and “R” to back up.
. WARM UP THE ENGINE - Due to the higher
idle speeds when the engine is cold, extra
caution must be exercised when shifting the
selector lever into the driving position
immediately after starting the engine.
JVS0011XLeft-Hand Drive (LHD) model
JVC0026XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) model
: Push the butt\fn*Awhi\be depressing the
f\f\ft brake peda\b.
: Push the butt\fn*A.
: Just m\fve the se\bect\fr \bever.
Shifting
WARNING:
. Apply the parking brake if the selector lever
is in any position while the engine is not
running. Failure to do so could cause the
vehicle to move unexpectedly or roll away
and result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
. If the selector lever cannot be moved from
the “P”(Park) position while the engine is
running and the foot brake pedal is de-
pressed, the stop lights may not work.
Malfunctioning stop lights could cause an
accident injuring yourself and others.
After starting the engine, fu\b\by depress the f\f\ft brake
peda\b, push the se\bect\fr \bever butt\fn and m\fve the
se\bect\fr \bever \fut \ff the “P” (Park) p\fsiti\fn.
If the igniti\fn switch is p\baced in the “OFF” \fr “ACC”
p\fsiti\fn f\fr any reas\fn whi\be the se\bect\fr \bever is in any
p\fsiti\fns \fther than the “P” (Park) p\fsiti\fn, the igniti\fn
switch cann\ft be p\baced in the “LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
If the igniti\fn switch cann\ft be p\baced in the “LOCK”
p\fsiti\fn, perf\frm the f\f\b\b\fwing steps:
1. App\by the parking brake.
2. P\bace the igniti\fn switch in the “ON” p\fsiti\fn whi\be depressing the f\f\ft brake peda\b.
3. M\fve the se\bect\fr \bever t\f the “P” (Park) p\fsiti\fn.
4. M\fde\bs with Inte\b\bigent Key system: P\bace the igniti\fn switch in the “OFF” p\fsiti\fn.
M\fde\bs with\fut Inte\b\bigent Key system:
P\bace the igniti\fn switch in the “LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
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P (Park):
Use this position when the vehicle is par\fed or when
starting the engine.Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped and move the selector lever
into the \bP”(Park) position. Apply the par\fing
bra\fe. When par\fing on a hill, first depress the foot
bra\fe pedal, apply the par\fing bra\fe, and then move
the selector lever into the \bP” (Par\f) position.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to bac\f up. Ma\fe sure that the vehicle
is completely stopped before selecting the \bR”
(Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may shift to
the \bN” (Neutral) position and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
L (Low):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or
driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for
maximum engine bra\fing on steep downhill grades.SPORT mode switch
JVC0027XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) modelTo select the SPORT mode, push the SPORT mode
switch with the selector lever in the \bD” (Drive)
position. The SPORT mode indicator light
in the
meter panel illuminates. To turn off the SPORT mode,
push the SPORT mode switch again. The SPORT
mode indicator light will turn off. When the selector
lever is shifted to any position other than \bD”, the
SPORT mode will be automatically turned off.
“OFF” position:
For normal driving and fuel economy, use the \bOFF”
position.
“ON” position:
For driving up or down long slopes where engine
bra\fing is necessary, or for powerful acceleration, use
the \bON” position. The transmission will automatically
select a different gear ratio, allowing the engine to
provide high output.
When driving conditions change, push the switch to
turn the SPORT mode off.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended
periods of time with the SPORT mode in the \bON”
position. This reduces fuel economy.
Accelerator downshift - in the \bD” position -
For passing or climbing hills, depress the accelerator
pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down
into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed.
Shift loc\f release
JVC0028XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) modelIf the battery charge is low or discharged, the selector
lever may not be moved from the \bP” (Par\f) position
even with the bra\fe pedal depressed and the selector
lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the following
procedure:
1. Model with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the \bOFF” or \bLOCK”
position.
Model without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the \bLOCK” position,
and remove the \fey if it is inserted.
2. Apply the par\fing bra\fe.
3. Depress the shift loc\f release button.
4. Push the selector lever button and move the selector lever to the \bN” (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift loc\f release.
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5. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” \fosition tounlock the steering wheel.
\bhe vehicle may be moved to the desired location.
Re\flace the removed shift lock release cover after the
o\feration.
For model with Intelligent Key system: If the battery is
discharged com\fletely, the steering wheel cannot be
unlocked. Do not move the vehicle with the steering
wheel locked.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the “P”
(Park) \fosition, have a RENAUL\b dealer check the
CV\b system as soon as \fossible.
WARNING:
If the selector lever cannot be moved from the
“P” (Park) position while the engine is running
and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights
may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
High fluid tem\ferature \frotection mode
\bhis transmission has a high fluid tem\ferature \frotec-
tion mode. If the fluid tem\ferature becomes too high
(for exam\fle, when climbing stee\f grades in high
tem\ferature with heavy loads, such as when towing a
trailer) , engine \fower and, under some conditions,
vehicle s\feed will be decreased automatically to
reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
s\feed can be controlled with the accelerator \fedal,
but engine and vehicle s\feed may be limited.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe o\feration occurs, the CV\b will not
be shifted to the selected driving \fosition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this case,
place the ignition switch in the “OFF”position
and wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the ignition
switch back to the “ON”position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating condition.
If it does not return to its normal operating
condition, have a RENAULT dealer check the
transmission and repair it if necessary.
WARNING:
When the fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle
speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic, which
could increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull
to the side of the road at a safe place and allow
the transmission to return to normal operation,
or have it repaired if necessary.
DRIVING WI\bH MANUAL \bRANSMISSION
(M\b)
WARNING:
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of vehicle control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to
a lower gear. This may cause a loss of
vehicle control or engine damage.
CAUTION:
.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may damage the clutch
system.
. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shift-
ing to help prevent transmission damage.
. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting
into the “R” (Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle is stopped for a period of
time, for example waiting at stoplights, shift
to the “N” (Neutral) position and release the
clutch pedal with the foot brake pedal
depressed.
. Do not shift to the "N" (Neutral) position
while driving. Doing so may result in an
accident due to loss of engine braking.
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