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Shift lock release
If the battery is discharged, the shift lever may not
be moved from the P (Park) position even with the
brake pedal depressed.
To release the shift lock, perform the following pro-
cedure:
1. Place the ignition switch in the "OFF" or "LOCK"
position.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Remove the shift lock cap
A and push down the
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shift lock release button.
4. Push and hold the shift lever button and move
the shift lever to the N (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift lock release button
Place the ignition switch in the "ON" position to re-
lease the steering wheel lock.
The vehicle may be moved, by pushing, to the de-
sired location.
If the shift lever cannot be moved out of the P (Park)
position, have an approved dealer or qualified work-
shop check the AT system as soon as possible.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe operation occurs, the AT will be
locked in any of the forward gears depending on
conditions.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical cir-
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cuits are functioning properly. In this case, place
the ignition switch in the "OFF" position and wait
for 3 seconds. Then place the ignition switch back
in the "ON" position. The vehicle should return to
its normal operating condition. If it does not re-
turn to its normal operating condition, have an
approved dealer or qualified workshop check the
transmission and repair it if necessary.
DRIVING WITH MANUAL
TRANSMISSION (MT)
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Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of control.
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Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to a
lower gear. This may cause a loss of vehicle
control or engine damage.
WARNING
CAUTION
•
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving. This may damage the clutch system.
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Fully depress the clutch pedal before shifting
to help prevent transmission damage.
•
Stop the vehicle completely before shifting
into the R (Reverse) position.
•
When the vehicle is stopped for a period of
time, for example, waiting at stoplights, shift
to the N (Neutral) position and release the
clutch
pedal
with
the
footbrake
depressed.
Starting vehicle
1. After starting the engine, depress the clutch
pedal to the floor and move the shift lever to the
1 (1st), 2 (2nd) or R (Reverse) position. RENAULT
recommends to start the vehicle in 2nd gear on
level, flat ground and in the unladen condition.
2. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal, releasing
the clutch pedal and parking brake at the same
time.
Shifting gear
To change gears, or when upshifting or downshift-
ing, fully depress the clutch pedal, shift into the ap-
propriate gear, then slowly and smoothly release
the clutch pedal.
Start the vehicle in the 1 (1st) or 2 (2nd) position and
shift to the 3 (3rd), 4 (4th), 5 (5th) and 6 (6th) gear in
sequence according to the vehicle speed.
Starting and driving
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