Renault Clio Manual page 87

QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX
Semi-automatic mode (manual)
When in automatic mode, moving
the selector lever up or down
through the gears or pushing the
automatic mode switch will switch
the system into semi-automatic
mode. If you push the switch, you
do not need to shift up or down
through the gears.
You can initiate gear changes using
the selector lever.
To move up through the gears
simply push the selector lever
forwards without
releasing the accelerator.
To move down through the gears
simply push the selector lever
backwards without
releasing the accelerator.
(continued)
The system will not tolerate a series
of up or down changes that cause
the engine to underrev or overrev.
Pushing
succession enables a shift up of two
gears at once (except in the case of
underrev). Pulling backwards twice
in succession enables a shift down
of two gears at once (except in the
case of overrev).
When decelerating with the foot off
the pedal,
necessarily
automatically drop to the low speed
limit to avoid stalling. First gear
automatically
certain speed limit. You can stop the
vehicle at red lights or junctions etc.
necessarily
by pressing the brake pedal; there is
no need to change to neutral (N).
forwards twice in
the gears will
passes below a
The vehicle will move off again:
- slowly, if you release the brake
without accelerating (e.g. when in
a traffic jam)
- quickly, if you release the brake
and accelerate.
Note: neutral is only accessible
when you are driving or stationary
with your foot on the brake (if you
forget, the warning light 3 will
come on and the N sign will flash).
Push the gear lever to the right to
engage neutral.
Moving from one mode to another
can be performed with the engine
running, at any time and in all
ratios.
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