Renault 2009 CLIO Handbook page 127

QUICkSHIFT 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
accelerator.
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 4 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 switch-
ing 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: if the display does not light up
when the ignition is switched on (dis-
charged battery), do not attempt to start
the engine by pushing the vehicle.
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Starting
The display shows N (neutral) and A
(automatic mode).
Moving off forwards
– With your foot on the brake pedal,
push the selector lever forwards or
backwards and then release it again
(the number 1 appears on the dis-
play).
– Release the brake pedal then accel-
erate gently to move forwards.
Reverse
– With your foot on the brake pedal,
push the selector lever towards the
right and backwards, and then re-
lease it.
Reverse gear is engaged (letter R
appears on the display).
– Release the brake pedal then accel-
erate gently to move backwards.
When the vehicle is stationary, push
the selector lever towards the front to
engage a forwards gear.
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Shifting to neutral
With the brake pedal depressed (indi-
cator light 4 will come on if you forget),
push the lever towards the right.
For safety reasons, do not
switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a
complete standstill.
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