Renault Avantime 2002 Manual page 92

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
Special circumstances
- If the bends and hills on the road
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 changing
successively when climbing, and
permit engine braking on long
descents.
- In cold weather, start the engine
and wait a few seconds before
moving the selector lever from
position P or N and engaging it in
D or R to prevent the engine
stalling..
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
move the lever to position P while
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal: the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
2.26
(continued)
Faults
When driving, if this warning light
comes on (on the multi-function
warning light), it indicates a fault.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer as soon
gears
as possible.
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic
information
Engine switched off: The gearbox is
no longer lubricated. It is preferable
to tow this type of vehicle on a
trailer or tow it with the front
wheels off the ground.
In exceptional cases, you can tow
the vehicle with all four wheels on
the ground for a maximum distance
of 30 miles (50 km).
gearbox: special
2
3
P
N
The gear selector lever
must be in
(position N).
If lever 1 becomes jammed
in position P, while you are
pressing the brake pedal, the lever
can be released manually.
To do this, simultaneously press
button 3 (using a small thin
screwdriver) and unlock button 2
to move the lever into position P.
1
neutral