Renault Master 4
Selecting automatic gearbox positions
Selector lever 1
- R:
- reverse.
- N :
- neutral.
- D :
- forward.
- B :
forward gear with increased regenerative braking (depending on the vehicle)
Button 2
Pressing button 2 allows you to disengage/engage the P position.
warning
Before leaving the vehicle or the driver's seat, check that the P position is engaged (the position is shown on the instrument panel) and ensure that the electronic parking brake is applied.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the vehicle
Displays
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 in order to start. 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 whenever it is necessary to press the brake pedal in order to change the position of the automatic gearbox.
Operation
Operation
With the vehicle stationary and the gearbox P position engaged, start the engine.
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the selector lever 1 one or two notches up or down to engage the desired position (R, ND or B), then release the lever and it will return to its stable position.
The lever must only be shifted to D, B or R position while the vehicle is stationary, your foot is on the brake and the accelerator pedal is released. The engaged position is displayed on the instrument panel.
If certain conditions prevent shifting from one position to another, the requested position flashes on the instrument panel.
tip
With D, R or, depending on the vehicle, B position engaged, when the vehicle is stationary it sets off at a low speed as soon as you release the brake pedal (without pressing the accelerator pedal).
To disengage P position
With the vehicle stationary, engine running and P position engaged, press the brake pedal and move the selector lever 1 up or down, depending on the desired position.
If the brake pedal is not pressed, the "Press brake pedal" message and
warning light are displayed on the instrument panel.
Note:
- if the driver opens their door to leave the vehicle and P position has not been engaged, a beep sounds and the "
P not engaged" message is displayed on the instrument panel; - the
warning light is displayed on the instrument panel whenever it is necessary to press the brake pedal to change the position of the automatic gearbox.
To engage P position
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, press the button 2 to engage P position. The P position is displayed on the instrument panel.
tip
The P position must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
tip
Gearbox position P cannot be engaged as a substitute for applying the parking brake.
To engage the neutral position (N)
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, move the selector lever 1 up or down one notch for approximately two seconds, depending on the gear engaged, to engage N position.
To engage forward gear (D position)
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, move the selector lever 1 two notches down to engage D position.
If one of the conditions is not applied, the D display flashes for approximately five seconds and the "Press brake pedal" message is displayed on the instrument panel for approximately 15 seconds.
Note: with the engine running and the vehicle moving at approximately 0 to 5 mph (0 to 8 km/h), if the lever 1 is in N or R position, you must press the brake pedal to engage D position. This is useful during parking manoeuvres requiring several alternating forward shifts and backward shifts.
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, a sound signal is emitted, the R position flashes for about five seconds on the instrument panel and a "Press brake pedal" message is displayed for about 15 seconds.
Note: with the engine running and the vehicle moving at between approximately 0 and 5 mph (8 km/h), with the lever 1 in N or D position, it is not necessary to press the brake pedal to engage R position. This is useful during parking manoeuvres requiring several alternating forward shifts and backward shifts.
Driving in automatic mode
Set the lever 1 to D position.
You will no longer have to touch your gear lever: the gears will change automatically at the right time and at the most suitable engine speed as the automatic system takes into account the vehicle load, the road type and the driving style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever in position D, keeping the accelerator pedal lightly depressed to ensure automatic gear changes at a lower engine speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal briskly and fully (so that it goes beyond the kickdown point).
This will enable you to shift down to the optimal gear according to the engine's capabilities.
Driving in mode B
(depending on the vehicle)
This mode enables driving with greater regenerative engine braking.
warning
The engine brake should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, move the selector lever 1 two notches down to engage B position.
While driving, releasing the accelerator pedal activates regenerative braking to slow the vehicle. Thus the electric motor generates a higher electrical current which enables the traction battery to be recharged.
Note: in B mode, regenerative braking will be reduced if the battery is cold or fully charged.
Driving in manual mode
(depending on the vehicle)
Gear change paddles 5 and 6
Depending on the vehicle, when driving in D position, you can switch to manual driving mode by using paddles 5 and 6 on the steering wheel.
5 : Change to a lower gear.
6 : Change to a higher gear.
The P, N and R positions cannot be engaged using the paddles.
Manual driving modes
Depending on the vehicle, there are two manual driving modes:
- 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 switches back to automatic mode D by itself if the engaged gear is no longer optimal or if no action has been taken on a paddle for a certain amount of time.
- "permanent" manual mode can be activated by a press and holding on one of the two paddles. The driving mode M and the gear engaged appear on the instrument panel.
Note: depending on the vehicle, the return to automatic driving mode is carried out by a pressing and holding the right-hand paddle, or by moving the one-touch lever 1 one or two notches down.
In all situations:
- to shift down through the gears, press the left-hand paddle;
- to shift up through the gears, press the right-hand paddle.
Note: depending on the display, the "+" and "˗" indicator or the
and
warning lights suggest that you shift up or down a gear.
Special cases
In certain driving conditions (e.g. requiring engine protection, operation of Electronic Stability Control: ESC, etc.) the system may change the gear automatically.
Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeuvres, the system may automatically refuse a gear change: in this case, the gear indicator flashes for a few seconds to alert you.
In the case of steep slopes, long descents or difficult surfaces (snow, sand, mud), it is recommended 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.
Special circumstances
In very cold weather, to avoid the engine stalling, wait a few seconds before disengaging the P or N position and shifting the lever to D/B or R.
warning
On an uphill slope, do not keep your foot on the accelerator to keep the vehicle stationary – use the brakes.
Risk of overheating the automatic gearbox.
Parking the vehicle
warning
For safety reasons, do not switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete standstill.
With the vehicle stationary, the gearbox P position and the electronic parking brake are engaged automatically if all the following conditions are met:
- engine off;
- the driver’s seat belt is unfastened;
- the driver's door is open.
The P warning light is displayed on the instrument panel.
Ensure that the parking brake is applied.
As P position is automatically engaged when the engine is stopped, it is sometimes necessary to set the vehicle to N position for some car washes, for example:
- with the engine running, press button 2, shift the selector lever 1 one notch up or down, then switch off the engine;
or
- with the engine off and the ignition on, shift the selector lever 1 one notch upwards or downwards.
The next time the engine is started, P position is engaged automatically according to the cases described earlier.
Maintenance period
Refer to the maintenance document for your vehicle or consult an approved Dealer to check whether the automatic gearbox requires scheduled maintenance.
If it does not need to be serviced, there is no need to top up the oil.
Operating faults
- While driving, if the "WARNING: Check Gearbox" message appears on the instrument panel, this indicates a fault.
Contact your Approved Dealer as soon as possible.
- while driving, if the "WARNING: Gearbox Overheating" message appears on the instrument panel, stop as soon as possible to allow the gearbox to cool down and wait until the message disappears;
- repairing a vehicle fitted with an automatic gearbox Towing: breakdown.
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 of an impact to the subframe of the vehicle during a manoeuvre (e.g. impact with a bollard, a raised kerb or any other street furniture), this may cause damage to the vehicle (e.g. distortion of an axle), the electrical circuit or the traction battery.
Do not touch the circuit elements or any fluids or liquids.
To prevent any risk of an accident, have your vehicle checked by an approved Dealer as soon as possible.
Risk of serious injury or electric shock that could lead to death.
Regenerative braking system
By releasing the accelerator, the vehicle uses regenerative braking to slow down the vehicle.
Some of this energy is converted to electricity to recharge the traction battery.
Depending on the vehicle, regenerative braking operates either in B or D mode using the gear control Gear control.
warning
The regenerative braking should under no circumstances be used as a substitute for the brake pedal.
tip
In a mountainous area or under certain conditions (full traction battery, hot engine, etc.), the regenerative braking system B or D may become unavailable.
In this case, when you lift your foot off the accelerator pedal, the "engine" brake becomes gradually unavailable (within a few seconds) to alert the driver.
Full braking capability can be maintained by pressing the brake pedal to limit the vehicle's speed.