Renault TRAFIC 2024 - Page 192

GEAR CONTROL
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190 - Driving
This will enable you to change down
to the optimum gear within the en
gine range.
Driving in manual mode
Shift the selector lever 1 to D position,
then shift the lever to the right to Mpo
sition.
Shifting the lever repeatedly allows
you to change gears manually:
– to move down through the gears,
push the lever forwards;
– to move up through the gears, push
the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the
instrument panel.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (resulting
in,forexample,engineprotection,acti
vation of the electronic stability control
(ESC), etc.), the automatic system
may change the gear automatically.
Likewise,topreventincorrectmanoeu
vres, a gear change may be refused
by the automatic system: in this case
thegeardisplayflashesforafewsec
onds as a warning.
Special circumstances
– If the road surface and bends do
not allow you to stay in automatic
mode(e.g.whendrivinginthemoun
tains), we recommend that you change
to manual mode. This will prevent the
"automatic gearbox" from changing
gears repeatedly when driving uphill,
andpermitenginebrakingonlongde
scents.
– In cold weather, start the engine
andwaitafewsecondsbeforedisen
gaging P or N position and shifting the
lever to D or R position.
Whenfacinguphill,tore
main stopped, do not keep
yourfootontheaccelera
tor.
Risk of overheating the auto
matic gearbox.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary, move
thelevertoPpositionwhilekeeping
your foot on the brake pedal: the drive
wheels are mechanically locked by the
driveshaft.
Ensure that the electronic parking
brake is engaged.
Note: if the vehicle is parked on a
steep slope with P position engaged,
the "WARNING: Apply Parking Brake"
message appears on the instrument
panel accompanied by a beep.
Maintenance period
Refer to the maintenance document
for your vehicle or consult an Approved
Dealer to check whether the automatic
gearboxrequiresscheduledmainte
nance.
If it does not need to be serviced, there
is no need to top up the oil.