Renault Trafic Handbook page 127

SEQUENTIAL GEARBOx
Operation
Switch on the ignition.
The display on the instrument panel
switches on.
If neutral (N) is displayed, start the
engine but do not depress the accel-
erator.
If a gear other than neutral (N) is dis-
played, it will flash; starting is possi-
ble if you depress the brake pedal
(indicator light 3 will come on if you
forget) when holding the key in the
starting position.
The gear will automatically change to
neutral (N) and the engine will start.
You may also select neutral after
switching on the ignition by pushing the
lever to the right whilst depressing the
brake pedal.
When the engine is running, automatic
mode will be selected by default.
Note: do not attempt to start the engine
by pushing the vehicle if the battery is
flat (the display remains off when the ig-
nition is switched on).
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Starting
Moving forwards (starting in neutral)
The gear display shows N and A.
– With the brake pedal depressed,
push the selector lever forwards then
release it.
– Release the brake pedal and accel-
erate gently to move forwards.
Exactly like a vehicle
equipped with a manual
gearbox, a vehicle equipped
with a sequential gearbox is
unable to prevent the vehicle from
rolling on a slope if the handbrake is
not applied or the brake pedal con-
stantly depressed.
Reverse gear (vehicle stationary)
– Brake pedal depressed. Push the
selector lever towards the right and
to the rear as shown on the base
of the lever, and then release it.
Reverse gear is engaged and the
letter R appears on the display.
– Release the brake pedal:
– The engine's idle speed is suffi-
cient for parking manoeuvres.
– Accelerate gently to reverse.
You may shift from reverse gear to a
forwards gear by pushing the lever for-
wards once the vehicle is stationary.
Note: When the vehicle is stationary,
you must depress the brake pedal to
engage or disengage a gear. Otherwise,
warning light 3 will light up.
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