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DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION (AT)
The Automatic Transmission (AT) in your vehicle is
electronically controlled to produce maximum power
and smooth operation.
The recommended operating procedures for this
transmission are shown on the following pages. Fol-
low these procedures for maximum vehicle perfor-
mance and driving enjoyment. WARNING
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads. This
may cause aloss of control.
CAUTION
• The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting into aforward or re-
verse gear before the engine has warmed up.
• Avoid revving up the engine while the vehicle
is stopped. This could cause unexpected ve-
hicle movement.
• Never shift to either the
P(Park) or R(Re-
verse) position while the vehicle is moving
forward and P(Park) or D(Drive) position
while the vehicle is reversing. This could cause an accident or damage the transmis-
sion. •
Except in an emergency, do not shift to the N
(Neutral) position while driving. Coasting with
the transmission in the
N(Neutral) position
may cause serious damage to the transmis-
sion.
• Start the engine in either the
P(Park) or N
(Neutral) position. The engine will not start in
any other gear position. If it does, have your
vehicle checked by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop.
• Shift into the
P(Park) position and apply the
parking brake when at astandstill for longer
than ashort waiting period.
• Keep the engine at idling speed while shifting
from the
N(Neutral) position to any driving
position.
• To avoid possible damage to your vehicle;
when stopping the vehicle on an uphill grade,
do not hold the vehicle by depressing the ac-
celerator pedal. The footbrake should be used
for this purpose.
Starting vehicle
1. After starting the engine, fully depress the foot- brake pedal before attempting to move the shift
lever out of the P(Park) position.
2. Keep the footbrake pedal depressed and move the shift lever into adriving position.
3. Release the parking brake, the footbrake pedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in motion. The AT is designed so the footbrake 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 shift lever cannot be moved out of the P
(Park) position and into any of the other gear
positions if the ignition switch is placed in the
“LOCK”, “OFF” or “ACC” position.
CAUTION
• DEPRESS THE FOOTBRAKE PEDAL
-Shifting
the shift lever to D(Drive), R(Reverse), or
manual shift mode without depressing the
footbrake pedal causes the vehicle to move
slowly when the engine is running. Make sure
the footbrake pedal is depressed fully and the
vehicle is stopped before shifting the shift le-
ver.
• MAKE SURE OF THE SHIFT LEVER POSITION
-M
ake sure the shift lever is in the desired
position. D(Drive) and manual shift mode are
used to move forward and R(Reverse) to re-
verse. Depress the accelerator pedal to start
the vehicle and merge with traffic (avoid
abrupt starting and spinning the wheels).
• WARM UP THE ENGINE
-Due to the higher
idle speeds when the engine is cold, extra
caution must be exercised when shifting the
shift lever into the driving position immedi-
ately after starting the engine.
DRIVING THE VEHICLE
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•
PARKING THE VEHICLE
-Depress the foot-
brake pedal and, once the vehicle stops, move
the shift lever into the P(Park) position, pull
the parking brake lever and release the foot-
brake pedal.
Shifting
m :
Push
the button
jAw hile depressing
the footbrake pedal
m :
Push
the button
jA
m :
Just
move the shift lever
WARNING
• Apply the parking brake if the shift 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 shift lever cannot be moved from the P
(Park) position while the engine is running and
the footbrake pedal is depressed, the stop
lights may not work. Malfunctioning stop
lights could cause an accident injuring your-
self and others.
After starting the engine, fully depress the footbrake
pedal, push the shift lever button and move the shift
lever out of the P(Park) position.
If the ignition switch is placed in the “OFF” or “ACC”
position for any reason while the shift lever is in any
positions other than the P(Park) position, the igni-
tion switch cannot be placed in the “LOCK” posi-
tion.
If the ignition switch cannot be placed in the “LOCK”
position, perform the following steps:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position
while depressing the footbrake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position.
4. Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position.
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 shift lever into
the P(Park) position. Apply the parking brake.
When parking on ahill, first depress the footbrake
pedal, apply the parking brake, and then move the
shift lever into the P(Park) position. R(
Reverse):
Use this position to reverse. 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 astalled
engine while the vehicle is moving.
D( Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
Manual shift mode
When the shift lever is shifted to the manual shift
gate and moved up or down while driving, the trans-
mission enters the manual shift mode. Shift range
can be selected manually.
When shifting up, move the shift lever to the +(up)
side. The transmission shifts to the higher range.
When shifting down, move the shift lever to the −
(down) side. The transmission shifts to the lower
range.
When cancelling the manual shift mode, return the
shift lever to the “D” (Drive) position. The transmis-
sion returns to the normal driving mode.
In the manual shift mode, the shift range is displayed
in the vehicle information display between the speed-
ometer and tachometer. JVS0443X
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Shift ranges up or down one by one as follows:
M1
→
←M2→
←M3→
←M4→
←M5→
←M6→
←M7
M7(
7th):
Use this position for all normal forward driving at
highway speeds.
M6( 6th) andM5(5th):
Use these positions when driving up long slopes, or
for engine braking when driving down long slopes.
M4( 4th),M3(3rd) andM2(2nd):
Use these positions for hill climbing or engine brak-
ing on downhill grades.
M1( 1st):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or
driving slowly through deep snow, or for maximum
engine braking on steep downhill grades.
• Remember not to drive at high speeds for ex-
tended periods of time in lower than 7th gear.
This reduces fuel economy.
• Moving the shift lever to the same side twice will
shift the ranges in succession. However, if this
motion is rapidly done, the second shifting may
not be completed properly.
• In the manual shift mode, the transmission
may not shift to the selected gear or may au-
tomatically shift to the other gear. This helps
maintain driving performance and reduces the
chance of vehicle damage or loss of control. •
When the transmission does not shift to the
selected gear, the Automatic Transmission
(AT) position indicator light (in the vehicle in-
formation display) will blink and the buzzer
will sound.
• In the manual shift mode, the transmission
automatically shifts down to 1st gear before
the vehicle comes to
astop. When accelerat-
ing again, it is necessary to shift up to the
desired range.
Accelerator downshift -inD(Drive)
position
For passing or climbing hills, depress the accelera-
tor pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission
down into alower gear, depending on the vehicle
speed.
Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not
be moved from the P(Park) position even with the
brake pedal depressed. To release the shift lock, perform the following pro-
cedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” or “LOCK”
position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cap jAa nd push down
the shift lock release button.
4. Push and hold the shift lever button and move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock release button j
A.
Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position to
release the steering wheel lock.
The vehicle may be moved, by pushing, to the de-
sired location.
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P(Park)
position, have an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop check the AT system as soon as possible.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the AT will be
locked in any of the forward gears depending on
conditions.
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 cir-
cuits are functioning properly. In this case, place
the ignition switch in the “OFF” position and wait
for 3seconds. Then place the ignition switch back
in the “ON” position. The vehicle should return to JVS0444X
Starting
and driving
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent un-
necessary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,
and noise during ajourney:
• When you stop the vehicle with the shift lever in
N(
Neutral) and clutch pedal released, the en-
gine is turned off automatically.
• When you push the clutch pedal, the engine is
automatically turned on.
CAUTION
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition turned off. Lock the vehicle
as normal. Turning the ignition switch OFF will
shut down all electrical systems. Failure to do
this may result in aflat battery.
NOTE
For model with Stop/Start System, use the spe-
cial battery that is enhanced in regard to the
charge-discharge capacity and life performance.
Avoid using anon-special battery for the Stop/
Start System, as this may cause early deteriora-
tion of the battery or amalfunction of the Stop/
Start System. For the battery, it is recommended
to use Genuine RENAULT parts. For more infor-
mation, contact an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System will not activate under
the following conditions:
• When the engine is kept idling without any
driving after the engine is turned on. •
When the engine coolant temperature is low.
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the battery temperature is low.
• When the vehicle is moved.
• When the vacuum in the brake servo
decreases.
• When the engine bonnet is opened with the
engine running.
• When the engine is turned on with the engine
bonnet open.
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• When the driver’s door is open.
• When the Stop/Start System indicator blinks
at
alow speed.
• When the fan speed control is in any position
other than OFF (0) while the air flow control is
in the front defogger position.
• When the front defogger switch is on.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
too high or low. (When the Auto air condition-
ing system is off, the Stop/Start System will
operate.)
• When the fan speed of the air conditioner is
set to the maximum speed.
• When the Stop/Start OFF switch is turned on.
• When the power consumption is large. •
When the vehicle is travelling at altitudes
higher than 2000
m(6562 ft) (MT model).
• For Manual Transmission (MT) models
• When the shift lever is in any position except
the
N(Neutral) position.
• When the clutch pedal is depressed.
• When the Remote Control Key is not in the
vehicle.
• When the steering wheel is turning or turned
more than 45 degrees.
NOTE
The engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal
is pressed while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
• When the engine bonnet is opened.
• When the driver seat belt is unfastened and
the driver’s door is opened.
• When the shift lever is not in the
N(Neutral)
position.
NOTE
It may take some time until the Stop/Start Sys-
tem activates under the following conditions:
• When the battery is discharged.
• When the outside temperature is low or high.
• When the battery is replaced or the battery
terminal is disconnected for extended peri-
ods and then reconnected.
STOP/START SYSTEM
(where fitted)
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The CO2 or fuel saved and the engine stop time
mode shows the following items:
• The CO2 saved shows the estimated quantity of
CO2 exhaust emissions that were prevented by
the Stop/Start System every time the engine is
automatically stopped.
• The engine stop time shows the time that the
engine has been stopped for by the Stop/Start
System.
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” earlier in this section.
Auto start deactivation
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-
sage is shown. Key LOCK warning
The information is displayed and
abuzzer sounded
to remind the driver to turn the ignition switch OFF
to avoid aflat battery.
The message can only be cleared by turning or
pushing the ignition switch OFF (or restarting the
engine).
System fault This message is displayed when the Stop/Start Sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop.
STOP/START OFF SWITCH
The system can be temporarily deactivated by press-
ing the Stop/Start OFF switch. Pressing the switch
again or restarting the engine by using the ignition
switch will reactivate the Stop/Start System.
•
When the Stop/Start System is deactivated while
the engine is running, the engine is prevented
from automatically stopping.
• When the Stop/Start System is deactivated after
the engine has been automatically stopped by
the Stop/Start System, the engine will immedi-
ately restart if suitable conditions are present.
The engine will then be prevented from automati-
cally stopping during the same journey. JVS0344XZ JVS0345XZ
JVS0346XZ NSD710
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•
Do not drive the vehicle in <4H> or <4LO>
mode on dry, hard surfaced roads. This may
cause unnecessary noise and tyre wear.
RENAULT recommends driving in 2WD under
these conditions.
• It is not possible to shift the 4WD transfer
case between <4H> and <4LO> at low ambi-
ent temperatures when the engine is cold. Do-
ing so may cause the 4LO indicator to blink.
Wait until the 4WD transfer case has reached
operational temperature (after driving for a
while) before using the 4WD mode switch to
change between <4H> and <4LO>.
When driving on rough roads
• Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.
• Drive carefully and according to the road surface
conditions.
If the vehicle gets stuck
• Place stones or wooden blocks under the tyres
to free the vehicle.
• Set the 4WD mode switch to <4H> or <4LO>.
• If it is difficult to free the vehicle, drive the vehicle
forwards and backwards to increase the mo-
mentum. If the vehicle is stuck deep in mud, tyre
chains may be effective.
CAUTION
• Do not spin the wheels excessively. The
wheels will sink deep into the mud and it will
be difficult to free the vehicle from the mud. •
Avoid shifting gears with the engine running
at high speeds as this may cause
amalfunc-
tion.
4WD MODE SWITCH OPERATION
• Set the 4WD mode switch to <2WD>, <4H> or
<4LO>, depending on driving conditions.
• You may feel
aslight vehicle movement if the
4WD mode switch is operated while making a
turn, accelerating or decelerating, or if the igni-
tion switch is placed in the “OFF” position while
the 4WD mode switch is set to <4H> or <4LO>.
This is normal.
CAUTION
• The 4WD mode switch can be turned between
<2WD> and <4H> while driving straight ahead.
Do not turn the 4WD mode switch while mak-
ing
aturn or reversing.
• Do not operate the 4WD mode switch while
driving on steep downhill grades. Use the en-
gine brake by setting
alow transmission gear. •
Do not operate the 4WD mode switch with the
rear wheels spinning.
• Before turning the 4WD mode switch to <4H>
from <2WD>, make sure that the vehicle
speed is less than 100 km/h (60 MPH). Fail-
ure to do so can damage the 4WD system.
• Never turn the 4WD mode switch between
<4LO> and <4H> while driving.
4WD MODE INDICATOR
The 4WD mode indicator is displayed in the vehicle
information display.
While the engine is running, the 4WD mode indica-
tor will illuminate the position selected by the 4WD
mode switch.
• The 4WD mode indicator may blink while shift-
ing from one drive mode to the other. When
the shifting is completed, the 4WD mode indi-
cator will come on. If the indicator does not
come on immediately, make sure the area
around the vehicle is safe, and drive the ve- JVS0445X
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TYRE RECOMMENDATION FOR 4WD
CAUTION
• Always use tyres of the same size, brand, con-
struction (bias, bias-belted or radial), and
tread pattern on all four wheels. Failure to do
so may result in acircumference difference
between tyres on the front and rear axles,
which will cause excessive tyre wear and may damage the transmission, transfer case and
differential gears.
• ONLY use spare tyres specified for the Four-
Wheel Drive (4WD) models.
If excessive tyre wear is found, it is recommended
that all four tyres be replaced with tyres of the same
size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tyre
pressure and wheel alignment should also be
checked and corrected as necessary. Contact an
approved dealer or qualified workshop.
Snow tyres
If you install snow tyres, they must also be of the
same size, brand, construction and tread pattern on
all four wheels.
Tyre inflation pressure
Periodically check the pressures of all tyres, includ-
ing the spare, with agauge while at aservice sta-
tion. If necessary, adjust to the specified pressure.
Tyre pressures are shown on the tyre placard af-
fixed to the driver’s side centre pillar or rear access
door. Tyre rotation
RENAULT recommends that tyres should be rotated
every 5,000 km (3,000 miles).
Snow chains
Snow chains must be installed only on the rear
wheels and not on the front wheels.
Do not drive with snow chains on paved roads that are clear of snow. Driving with chains in such condi-
tions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to overstress. When driving on
clear paved roads, be sure to change to Two-Wheel
Drive (2WD) mode. The rear differential lock is designed to transmit en-
gine power to the left and right rear wheels equally.
If your vehicle is stuck in sand, snow, mud, etc. or
one wheel is off the ground and the differential lock
is not on, engine power is transmitted to the wheel
with least resistance causing it to spin, leaving insuf-
ficient traction on the other wheel. The rear differen-
tial lock allows the left and right wheels to rotate as
au
nit, enabling your vehicle to free itself.
To lock the rear differential gear:
1) Stop the vehicle completely.
2) Turn the 4WD mode switch to the 4LO position. For operation of the 4WD mode switch, see
“Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) (where fitted)” earlier
in this section.
3) Push the differential lock mode switch to the ON position.
The differential lock indicator light will blink
in the meter and then remains on while the differ-
ential gear is completely locked. JVS0533XZ
REAR DIFFERENTIAL LOCKING
SYSTEM (where fitted)
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After using the rear differential lock, or when resum-
ing normal driving, push the differential lock mode
switch to the OFF position. The differential lock indi-
cator light will turn off after the differential lock is
released.
NOTE
• The rear differential lock-up device operates
only when the engine is running.
• In 4H mode, the rear differential lock-up de-
vice does not operate when the differential
lock mode switch is turned to the “ON” posi-
tion. (The differential lock indicator light will
flash.) WARNING
• Use the rear differential lock only in an emer-
gency when it is not possible to free astuck
vehicle even using the 4LO position.
• When the differential lock is in operation, turn-
ing the vehicle becomes hard and, especially
at high speeds, is dangerous.
• While differential lock is on, the Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) warning light and the
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) off indi-
cator light illuminate. This indicates that anti-
lock function may not fully operate.
• Do not operate the differential lock when the
vehicle is turning or when one side wheel is
rotating. Otherwise the power train system
parts could be damaged. •
Avoid quick starts while the differential lock is
in operation. Otherwise the power train sys-
tem parts could be damaged.
Observe the above precautions. Otherwise, loss
of normal steering control may result. WARNING
• The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) sys-
tem is designed to help the driver maintain
stability but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high speeds or
by careless or dangerous driving techniques.
Reduce vehicle speed and be especially care-
ful when driving and cornering on slippery sur-
faces and always drive carefully.
• Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabiliser bars, bushings and
wheels are not recommended by RENAULT
for your vehicle or are extremely deteriorated,
the ESP system may not operate properly.
This could adversely affect vehicle handling
performance, and the ESP warning light may illuminate.
• If brake related parts such as brake pads, ro-
tors and callipers are not RENAULT-recom-
mended or are extremely deteriorated, the
ESP system may not operate properly and the
ESP warning light may illuminate.
• If engine control related parts are not
RENAULT recommended or are extremely de-
teriorated, the ESP warning light may illu-
minate.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY
PROGRAMME (ESP) SYSTEM
(where fitted)
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Models with colour display:
1. Using the or switches and the
button on the left side of the steering wheel, se-
lect the Settings menu in the vehicle information
display. (See “Vehicle information display” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section
2. Using the or switches and the
button, navigate to the [Driver Assistance] menu,
followed by the [Driving Aids] menu.
3. In the [Driving Aids] menu, highlight the [Emer- gency Brake] item and use the button
to toggle between ON (enabled) or OFF (dis-
abled).
When the Active Emergency Braking system is
turned off, the Active Emergency Braking system
warning light (orange) will illuminate.
NOTE • Disabling the ESP system with the Electronic
Stability Programme (ESP) OFF switch causes
the Active Emergency Braking system to be- come unavailable regardless of settings se-
lected in the Vehicle Information Display.
System temporarily unavailable
Condition A:
When the radar picks up interference from another
radar source, making it impossible to detect ave-
hicle ahead, the Active Emergency Braking system
is automatically turned off. The Active Emergency
Braking system warning light (orange) will illuminate.
Action to take:
When the above conditions no longer exist, the Ac-
tive Emergency Braking system will resume auto-
matically.
Condition B:
When the sensor area of the front bumper is cov-
ered with dirt or obstructed, making it impossible to
detect avehicle ahead, the Active Emergency Brak-
ing system is automatically turned off. The Active
Emergency Braking system warning light (orange)
will illuminate and the “front radar obstruction” warn-
ing message will appear in the vehicle information
display.
Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on, park the
vehicle in asafe location and turn the engine off.
Check to see if the sensor area of the front bumper
is blocked. If the sensor area of the front bumper is
blocked, remove the blocking material. Restart the
engine. If the warning light continues to illuminate, have the Active Emergency Braking system checked
by an approved dealer or qualified workshop.
System malfunction
If the Active Emergency Braking system malfunc-
tions, it will be turned off automatically, achime will
sound, the Active Emergency Braking system warn-
ing light (orange) will illuminate and the warning
message [Malfunction] will appear in the vehicle in-
formation display.
Action to take:
If the warning light (orange) comes on, park the
vehicle in asafe location, turn the engine off and
restart the engine. If the warning light continues to
illuminate, have the Active Emergency Braking sys-
tem checked by an approved dealer or qualified
workshop. NSD556
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1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model: Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the R(Reverse) position. When parking
on an uphill grade, move the shift lever to the 1
(1st) position. 3. To help prevent the vehicle from moving into traf-
fic when parked on an incline, it is agood prac-
tice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
HEADED DOWNHILL WITH KERB ➀
Turn the wheels into the kerb and move the ve-
hicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb. Then apply the parking brake. HEADED UPHILL WITH KERB
➁
Turn the wheels away from the kerb and allow
the vehicle to move back until the kerb side wheel
gently touches the kerb. Then apply the parking
brake.
HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, WITHOUT
KERB ➂
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so
the vehicle will move away from the centre of the
road if the vehicle moves. Then apply the parking
brake.
4. Model with Remote Control Key:
Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
Model without Remote Control Key:
Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
and remove the key. SSD0488Z
Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model
SSD0489Z
Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model
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