Renault Clio 2003 Owner's Manual page 80

PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
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How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector in position D
(drive) on the open road. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
Do not use positions D3, 2, 1 or the
winter position for normal driving
conditions.
(continued)
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal, move the lever to position P
(park): the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
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• If the lever becomes jammed in P
position, even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal,
the lever
manually.
To do this, unclip the cover I then
simultaneously press the button
(located under cover I) and
unlocking button A to move the
lever from position P.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.
can be released
• When driving, if this
warning light comes on, it
indicates a fault. Contact a
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
• and : when you are
driving, avoid leaving the gear
lever in D (or R) when stopping in
traffic: always return to position
N when you have to stop. Consult
a RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
• If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down, see the
information on towing
Section 5 for further instructions.
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