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nu654-6 - CLIO II
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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)
Economical driving
On the open road, always leave the
lever in position D. 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 position P while
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 cover J then
simultaneously press the button
(located under the cover J) and
the unlocking button A to move
the lever from P.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.
• If warning light I comes
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 in D
position (or R) when stopping in
traffic: always return to N
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.