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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(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,
place the lever in positionPwhile
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal: the automatic gearbox is in
neutral and the drive wheels are
mechanically locked by the
gearbox.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
• If the lever becomes jammed in P,
even though you are depressing
the brake pedal, it can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip the coverJthen
simultaneously press the button
(located under the coverJ) and
the unlocking buttonAto move
the lever fromP.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.• If warning lightIcomes
on when the vehicle is
being driven, it is
indicating that there is a failure.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
• and :Ifthese
warning lights come on
simultaneously when the
vehicle is being driven, avoid
leaving the gear lever inD
position (orR) when stopping in
traffic: always return toN
position when stopped. Consult a
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
•If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down,refertothe
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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INTERIOR LIGHTING
LightA
Tilt light1to give:
- continuous lighting,
- lighting controlled, depending on
version, by the opening of one of
the front doors, or by one of the
four doors. It only extinguishes
when the doors concerned are
correctly closed.
LightB
Tilt switch2to give:
- Continuous lighting.
- Lighting controlled, depending on
version, by opening one of the
front doors, or by one of the four
doors. It only extinguishes when
the doors concerned are correctly
closed.
- Lighting off.
- Lighting up of map reading light3.
Adjust map reading light3to the
required position.Automatic operation of interior
lighting (depending on the vehicle)
•If the doors are unlocked using
the plip remote control, the
interior lights are switched on for
approximately 15 seconds.
• If the doors are locked using the
plip remote control, the lights are
switched off immediately.
• If the door is open (or not
properly closed), the lights are
switched on for a period of
approximately 15 minutes.
• If all the doors are closed, the
interior lights start to dim when
the ignition is switched on.

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MANUAL SUNROOF
Opening
To the first stage
Tilt handle1forwards until it locks.
To the second stage
Press lever2and simultaneously tilt
handle1until the mechanism locks
again.
Closing
Keep lever2depressed and return
handle1to its original position.
• Check that the sunroof is
correctly closed before leaving
the vehicle.
• Clean the seal every three months
using products provided by
our Technical Department
Removal
Open the sunroof to the first stage.
Press button4(if necessary, using a
tool such as a flat screwdriver) to
release the pin3from handle1:the
pin should be freed.
Lift the sunroof glass almost vertically
and release it from its hinges.
Refitting
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Ensure pin3is correctly locked in
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REAR BENCH SEAT(operation)
The seat base and the seatback may
be folded down (in one or two
sections) to allow bulky objects to
be carried
To fold down the seat base
Lift seat baseA, against the front
seats.
To fold down the seatback
Remove the rear head restraints (if
they are fitted to the vehicle). Press
button2and lower the seatbackB.
Removing the seat base
Lift the seat base to remove brackets3
from their housing4.
To refit the seat base,carry out the
operations in reverse order to
removal.Ensure the seat base is
correctly secured.
• When refitting the seatback, ensure it is correctly locked at the top. If seat covers are being used,
check that they are not preventing the seatback locking mechanism from operating correctly.
• When moving the bench seat, check that the seat belt housings1are correctly positioned before
folding down the seat base.
Once the bench seat is in place again, ensure the seat belts are correctly repositioned.

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BONNET
Opening the bonnet
To open, pull handle1.
Bonnet safety lock
To unlock, lift lever2.
Lift the bonnet, release the strut4
from its mounting3. For your safety,
thismustbe placed in location5.
Closing the bonnet
To close the bonnet, replace strut4
in its mounting3,hold the bonnet
in the middle and lower it to 20 cm
above the closed position. Now
release it and it will lock under its
own weight.
Check that the bonnet is correctly
locked.
Check that nothing has been left in
the engine compartment before
closing the bonnet.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.

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MAINTAINING INTERIOR TRIM
Do
Whatever type of stain is on the
trim, use soapy water (if necessary,
with warm water) based on:
• natural soap,
• washing up liquid (with one part
washingupliquidto200parts
water).
Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.
Special instructions
• Glass instrument panel(e.g.:
instrument panel, clock, exterior
temperature display, radio
display, etc...).
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them
properly, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool slightly moistened with
soapy water and then wipe clean
with a soft damp cloth.
Finally, dry offcarefullywith a
soft dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol may not be used under
any circumstances.• Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our
Technical Department or warm
soapy water using a sponge and
dry off with a dry cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents or
dyes.
We have selected special
products to care for your vehicle
and you can obtain these from
Renault accessory outlets.Do not
You are strongly recommended
not to use high pressure or
atomising cleaning equipment
inside the passenger
compartment: unless carefully
used, such equipment could
interfere with correct operation
of the electrical or electronic
components in the vehicle,
amongst other effects.

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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel .................................................................................................................................... 5.02
Toolkit (Jack - Wheelbrace - Tyre levers etc.) ................................................................................................ 5.03
Hubcaps - Wheels ............................................................................................................................................. 5.04
Changing a wheel ............................................................................................................................................. 5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter use) ............................................................................................... 5.06
¬5.08
Wiper blades ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.09
Changing the bulbs .............................................................................................................................. 5.10
¬5.18
Headlights ................................................................................................................................... 5.10
¬5.12
Front fog lights ........................................................................................................................................ 5.13
Rear lights ..................................................................................................................................... 5.14 - 5.15
Side-mounted repeaters .......................................................................................................................... 5.16
Interior lights ................................................................................................................................ 5.17 - 5.18
Battery ..................................................................................................................................................... 5.19 - 5.20
Remote control door locking (changing the batteries) ..................................................................................5.21
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.22 - 5.23
Towing (breakdown - attachments) .................................................................................................... 5.24
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Fitting a radio/accessories .................................................................................................................... 5.27 - 5.28
Operating incidents ............................................................................................................................. 5.29
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TOOL KIT
The tool kit1is located on the
emergency spare wheel. It consists
of a set of tools for various
operations on the vehicle: jack,
wheelbrace, towing hitch, etc. and a
spaceforabulbunit.Wheelbrace5
Jack4
When replacing the jack, fold it
down completely before putting it
back into position.
The jack is designed for
changing a wheel. Under
no circumstances should
it be used for carrying out
repairs or to gain access under
the vehicle.
Hubcap spanner2
This is used to unclip the hubcaps.
Wheel spanner6
This is used to lock or release the
wheel bolts.
Towing ring3
Refer to the Towing section in
section 5 for information on using
the towing ring.