Renault Modus Manual page 136

QUICKSHIFT GEARBOX
Operating faults
If the "check gearbox" message
appears with the
light when the vehicle is being
driven, this indicates that there is a
fault. In most cases, you may still
drive the vehicle, although it will
not function perfectly. However,
you should consult a RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
If you hold the vehicle on a slope for
too long without applying the
brakes or handbrake you will strain
the system and there is a risk that
the clutch will overheat.
In this case, the "overheating
gearbox" message appears with the
warning light; this message
will remind you to depress the
brake pedal or apply the handbrake.
(continued)
Your vehicle will not start: you can
push the vehicle to start the engine,
warning
provided the battery is not flat
(display lit).
Proceed as follows:
- switch on the ignition;
- select neutral;
- push or tow the vehicle or roll it
down a big enough slope. Moving
the selector lever forwards will
engage the gear most suited to
starting the engine.
Note: never attempt this manoeuvre
in reverse.
In the event of the lever being
faulty:
The paddles, in this case only, can
replace all the lever functions.
• When the vehicle is stationary, it
is possible to engage neutral by
selecting first gear or reverse,
depressing the brake pedal and
then pulling the left and right
paddles
engine must be running.
simultaneously. The
• It is possible to engage reverse by
selecting neutral or depressing
the brake pedal and then pulling
the left paddle, with the engine
running.
• It is possible to engage first gear
by selecting neutral, depressing
the brake pedal and then pulling
the right paddle, with the engine
running.
Towing a vehicle
sequential gearbox
If the gearbox is stuck in a gear:
- switch on the ignition;
- select neutral with your foot on
the brake pedal;
- check that the gearbox is in neutral
(by pushing the vehicle, for
example).
If you cannot find neutral you must
tow the vehicle with the front
wheels raised.
The vehicle should always be
towed with the ignition switched
off.
with a
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