Renault Clio 5
Gearstick
Vehicles with a manual gearbox: refer to the grid shown on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:Automatic gearbox.
Selecting reverse gear
The reversing lights will come on as soon as reverse gear is selected with the ignition on.
Handbrake
To release
Pull the lever 3 upwards slightly, press the button 2 and lower the lever to the floor.
The warning light
on the instrument panel will go out.
The red warning light on the instrument panel will come on if you are driving with an incorrectly released handbrake.
To apply:
Pull the lever 3 upwards.
Check that the vehicle is immobilised.
The warning light
on the instrument panel will come on.
warning
Make sure that the handbrake is fully released when driving (red indicator light off), otherwise overheating, or even damage, may occur.
warning
When stationary and depending on the road gradient and/or vehicle load, it may be necessary to pull up the parking brake at least two extra notches and engage a gear (1st or reverse gear) on vehicles with a manual gearbox or P position on vehicles fitted with an automatic gearbox.
warning
An impact to the underside of the vehicle while manoeuvring (e.g. striking a post, raised kerb or other street furniture) may result in damage to the vehicle (e.g. deformation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer.