gearbox RENAULT KADJAR 2018 User Guide

2.73
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused by
the automatic system: in this case the
gear display flashes for a few seconds
as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the bends and road surface do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we
recommend that you change to
manual mode. This will prevent the
automatic gearbox from changing
gear repeatedly when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
– In cold weather , start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion P or N and engaging it in D or R
to prevent the engine stalling.
Driving in manual mode
With the selection lever 1 in position D,
move the lever to the left.
Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you
to change gears manually:
– to move down through the gears, push the lever forwards;
– to move up through the gears, push the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
1
When facing uphill, to remain
stopped, do not keep your foot on
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic
gearbox.

2.74
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the
lever to position P while keeping your
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake or, depending
on the vehicle, ensure that the elec-
tronic parking brake is applied.
When setting off, if the lever is locked
in position P even though you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever can
be released manually. To do this, insert
a tool (with a hard rod) into the slot 4 to
unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.
Maintenance period
Refer to the maintenance document
for your vehicle or consult an Approved
Dealer to check whether the automatic
gearbox requires scheduled mainte-
nance.
If it does not need to be serviced, there
is no need to top up the oil.
Operating faults
– when driving , if the message
“Check auto gearbox” appears on
the instrument panel, it indicates a
failure.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible;
– when driving, if the message
“Gearbox overheating” appears on
the instrument panel, stop as soon
as possible to let the gearbox cool
down and wait for the message to
disappear;
– If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, refer to the
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
4
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.

5.32
TOWING: breakdown recovery (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automa-
tic gearbox, if it is not possible to put
the gear lever into position N, please
consult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Insert the key into the ignition or, de-
pending on the vehicle, having the
RENAULT card on you, press the
engine start button for approximately
2 seconds.
Reposition the lever to neutral (posi-
tion N for vehicles fitted with an auto-
matic gearbox).
The steering column unlocks, the ac-
cessory functions are powered: you
can use the vehicle’s lights (direction
indicators, brake lights, etc.). At night
the vehicle must have its lights on.
Depending on the vehicle, once you
have finished towing, press the engine
start button twice (risk of running down
the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in Section
6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with
the gear in neutral position N over a
maximum distance of 50 miles (80 km)
and not exceeding a speed of 16 mph
(25 km/h).
1
2
Do not remove the key from
the ignition when the vehi-
cle is being towed.
If the lever is stuck in P , even though
you are depressing the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To do
this, insert a tool (with a hard rod to it)
into the slot 1 and press the button 2 at
the same time to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon
as possible.

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.56, 2.30 → 2.39
accessories........................................................................\
5.29
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.25
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.33 side protection ............................................................. 1.32
to the front seat belts .......................................1.27 → 1.30
to the rear seat belts .................................................... 1.31
A
additive (reagent).................................................1.98 → 1.101
A
adjusting your driving position ..1.19 – 1.21, 1.23 → 1.26, 3.26
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.25
air bag...........................................................1.27 → 1.33, 1.54
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.49
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.47
air conditioning ........................................................3.4 → 3.14
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.15 → 6.20
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.15
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.30 → 2.39
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.25
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.21
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.25
ASR (traction control) ............................................2.30 → 2.39
assisted parking.....................................................2.68 → 2.71
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.84
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.72 → 2.74
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.72 → 2.74
B
battery................................................. 4.13 – 4.14, 5.27 – 5.28 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.27 – 5.28
battery (remote control) ..................................................... 5.23
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.47 → 2.50
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.47 → 2.50
bonnet........................................................................\
. 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.9
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.14 → 5.21
C
catalytic converter..................................................2.12 → 2.14
central door locking .................1.2 – 1.3, 1.5, 1.8 → 1.15, 1.18
changing a bulb .....................................................5.14 → 5.21
changing a wheel...................................................... 5.9 – 5.10
changing gear ...............................................2.15, 2.72 → 2.74
child restraint/seat ....................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43, 1.47
child safety...............1.30, 1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43, 1.47, 2.5,
3.16 – 3.17
child seats..........................................1.34 – 1.35, 1.37 → 1.43
children ........................................ 1.6, 1.34 – 1.35, 3.16 – 3.17
children (safety) ................................................................... 1.6
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.25
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.18 – 4.19
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.75
closing the doors ...................................................1.13 → 1.18
control instruments .......................................1.54 → 1.63, 1.75
controls ...............................................................\
...1.50 → 1.53
courtesy light ................................................. 3.18 – 3.19, 5.20
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.20
cruise control ................................................1.57, 2.57 → 2.60
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.51 → 2.53, 2.57 → 2.60
customised vehicle settings ................................... 1.72 – 1.73
customising the vehicle settings ............................ 1.72 – 1.73