Renault Master 4

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Electronic selector lever 1

R:
reverse.
N :
neutral.
D :
forward.
B :

for E-TECH versions, forward drive with regenerative braking.

P :
park, button 2.

The indicator light 3 on the instrument panel indicates the selector lever position engaged 1.

With the vehicle stationary, start the vehicle. Press the brake pedal. The warning light 4 disappears from the instrument panel. Engage the desired position (R, N, D).

The lever must only be shifted to D, N or R position while the vehicle is stationary, your foot is on the brake and the accelerator pedal is released.

Note: the warning light 4 is displayed on the instrument panel each time it is necessary to press the brake pedal to change the automatic gearbox position.

Operation

Move the selector lever 1 one or two notches upwards or downwards to engage the desired position (P, R, N, D or, depending on the vehicle, B) then release the lever and it will return to its stable position.

The position engaged lights up on the instrument panel.

If certain conditions prevent shifting from one position to another, the current position flashes on the instrument panel accompanied by a beep.

To disengage P position

With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, press the brake pedal and move the selector lever 1 upwards or downwards according to the position desired.

If the brake pedal is not pressed, the warning light 4 and the "Press brake pedal" message are displayed on the instrument panel.

To engage P position

With the vehicle stationary, the engine on or the ignition on and the brake pedal pressed, press button 2 to engage P position.

tip

Gearbox position P cannot be engaged as a substitute for applying the parking brake.

tip

In some cases (e.g. parking on a slope), with your foot on the brake pedal, apply the parking brake Parking brake before engaging P position.

warning

Check that the P warning light on the instrument panel is activated before leaving the vehicle.

Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle

To engage neutral

With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, to engage N position it is necessary to press the brake pedal before moving the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards.

To engage forward gear (D position)

With the vehicle stationary, the engine running and your foot on the brake pedal, move the selector lever 1 two notches downwards to engage D position.

If the brake pedal is not pressed, the warning light 4 and the "Press brake pedal" message are displayed on the instrument panel.

In most traffic conditions, you will not have to touch the gear lever.

Note: with the engine running and the vehicle moving at between 0 mph and 5 mph (8 mph), with N or R position engaged, it is necessary to press the brake pedal to engage D position.

Forward gear with regenerative braking (B position)

(depending on the vehicle)

This mode allows driving with a more dynamic regenerative mode. When releasing the accelerator, the vehicle uses regenerative braking to slow down the vehicle. Thus the motor generates higher electrical current which allows the traction battery to be recharged Regenerative braking system.

Note: with D, R or, depending on the vehicle, B position engaged, if the vehicle is stationary it will move forward as soon as you release the brake pedal (without pressing on the accelerator pedal).

In B mode, the regenerative braking performance will be reduced if the battery is cold or fully charged.

To engage reverse gear (R position)

With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, move the selector lever 1 two notches upwards to engage R position.

If the brake pedal is not pressed, the warning light 4 and the "Press brake pedal" message are displayed on the instrument panel.

Note: with the engine running and the vehicle travelling at between 0 and 5 mph (0 and 8 km/h), in N or D position it is necessary to press the brake pedal in order to engage R position.

Parking the vehicle

The P position is automatically engaged when:

  • with the vehicle stationary and the engine running; when the driver's seat belt is unfastened or the driver's door is opened.

P is displayed on the instrument panel.

As P position is automatically engaged when the engine is stopped, it is sometimes necessary to set the vehicle to N position in some situations, for example in a car wash:

  • with the engine started, move the selector lever 1 a notch upwards or downwards to shift to N position, without stopping the engine.
tip

P position must only be engaged when the vehicle is completely stopped.

tip

When facing uphill, to remain stationary do not keep your foot on the accelerator. Risk of overheating the automatic gearbox.

warning

For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.

Operating faults

  • When driving, if the "WARNING: Check Gearbox" message appears on the instrument panel, it indicates a fault.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon as possible;

  • When driving, if the "WARNING: Gearbox Overheating" message appears on the instrument panel, stop as soon as possible to let the gearbox cool down and wait for the message to disappear;

In the event of engine failure or an electrical fault (battery fault) affecting operation of the automatic gearbox, ensure that the vehicle is properly immobilised.

warning

In the event an impact to the underside of the vehicle (e.g.: striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture) this may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: twisted axle), the electrical circuit or the traction battery.

Do not touch the circuit elements or any fluids or liquids.

To prevent any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an authorised dealer.

Risk of serious injury or electric shock and risk to life.

Gear change paddles 3 and 4

Depending on the vehicle, paddles 3 and 4 can be used to change gear when the selector lever 1 is in D position.

3: change to a lower gear.

4: change to a higher gear.

The P, N and R positions cannot be engaged using the paddles.

Driving in manual mode

When driving in D position, you can switch to manual driving mode using paddles 3 and 4 on the steering wheel. Depending on the vehicle, two manual driving modes are available:

  • the "temporary" manual mode can be used to force gear shifting by briefly pressing one of the two paddles. The driving mode D and the gear engaged appear on the instrument panel.

Note: the gearbox automatically returns to automatic mode D if the gear engaged is no longer optimal to vehicle performance or if no action has been taken on a paddle for a certain amount of time.

  • permanent manual mode is activated by pressing and holding either of the paddles. The driving mode M and the gear engaged appear on the instrument panel.

Note: depending on the vehicle, you can return to automatic mode by pressing and holding the right-hand paddle or by moving the one-touch lever 1 two notches downwards.

In all situations:

  • to shift down through the gears, press the left-hand paddle;
  • to move up through the gears, press the right-hand paddle.

Note: depending on the display, the " + " indicator light next to the gear position suggests that you shift up a gear.

Special cases

In certain driving conditions (resulting in, for example, engine protection, activation of the electronic stability control (ESC), etc.), the automatic system may change the gear automatically.

Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeuvres, a gear change may be refused by the automatic system: in this case the gear display flashes for a few seconds as a warning.

Special circumstances

  • If the road type or weather conditions (steep uphill slopes, sudden downhill slopes, deep snow, sand or mud) make it difficult to stay in automatic mode, depending on the vehicle, it is advisable to switch to manual mode using the paddles. This will prevent the "automatic gearbox" from changing gears repeatedly when driving uphill, and permit engine braking on long descents.
  • In very cold weather, wait a few seconds before disengaging P or N position and engaging the lever in D/B or R position.