Renault ESPACE 2007 Owner Manual

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Quick overview

– Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 → 0.7

– RENAULT card: use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 → 1.7

– Child restraint/seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31 → 1.40

– Warning lights (instrument panel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46 → 1.64

– Starting/stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3 → 2.6

– Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 → 2.42

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10 – 2.12

Tyre pressure monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.18 → 2.21

Electronic Stability Program: ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22

Traction control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23 – 2.24

Emergency brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22

Cruise control-speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.28 → 2.34

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35 – 2.38

– Heating/air conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3 → 3.25

– Bonnet/maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 → 4.16

0.2

– Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, breakdown, operating faults) . 5.2 → 5.42

C O N T E N T S

Sections

Getting to know your vehicle ...............................

Driving ...................................................................

Your comfort .........................................................

Maintenance .........................................................

Practical advice ....................................................

Technical specifications ......................................

Alphabetical index ...............................................

0.3

TYRE PRESSURES (in bar or kg/cm² when cold)

Versions

Vehicle type

See vehicle identification plate

Tyre dimensions

Wheel sizes

Non-motorway use

– Front – Rear Motorway use (1) – Front – Rear

Emergency spare wheel

Intermediate emergency spare wheel

(wheel smaller than the four other wheels)

Tyre pressure monitor

Refer to the pages on the “Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2 for information on this function.

Tyre safety and use of snow chains

Refer to the information on “Tyres” in Section 5 for the servicing conditions and, depending on the version, the use of chains. (1) Special note concerning vehicles used fully laden (Maximum Permissible All-up Weight) and towing a trailer.

The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar. Refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6.

225/60 R 16 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18

6,5 J 16 7 J 17 7,5 J 18 7 J 17 7,5 J 18

2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6

2.2 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3

2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6

2.2 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3

2.4 2.4 2.5 2.5 2.6

2.0 dCi 2.0 dCi – 2.2 dCi – 3.0 dCi

JK01 – JK02 – JK04

3.7

JK03 – JK07 – JK0E – JK0H JK0J – JK0V – JK0Y – JK1A

0.4

TYRE PRESSURES (in bar or kg/cm² when cold) (continued)

Versions

Vehicle type

See vehicle identification plate

Tyre dimensions

Wheel sizes

Non-motorway use

– Front – Rear Motorway use (1) – Front – Rear

Emergency spare wheel

Intermediate emergency spare wheel

(wheel smaller than the four other wheels)

Tyre pressure monitor

Refer to the pages on the “Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2 for information on this function.

Tyre safety and use of snow chains

The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar. Refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6.

JK09 – JK0A – JK0B – JK0D – JK0G – JK0K JK0L – JK0N – JK0U – JK1B – JK1D – JK1C

225/60 R 16 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18

6,5 J 16 7 J 17 7,5 J 18 7 J 17 7,5 J 18

2.0 16V – 2.0T – 1.9 dCi 3.5 V6

JK00 – JK0F – JK0P – JK0S

2.2 2.3 2.4 2.4 2.5

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.2 2.3

2.3 2.3 2.4 2.7 2.8

2.2 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

2.3 2.3 2.4 2.7 2.8

3.7

0.5

TYRE PRESSURES (in PSI when cold)

Versions

Vehicle type

See vehicle identification plate

Tyre dimensions

Wheel sizes

Non-motorway use

– Front – Rear Motorway use (1) – Front – Rear

Emergency spare wheel

Intermediate emergency spare wheel

(wheel smaller than the four other wheels)

Tyre pressure monitor

Refer to the pages on the “Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2 for information on this function.

Tyre safety and use of snow chains

The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3 PSI. Refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6.

225/60 R 16 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18

6.5 J 16 7 J 17 7.5 J 18 7 J 17 7.5 J 18

35 35 36 36 38 32 32 33 32 33

35 35 36 36 38 32 32 33 32 33 35 35 36 36 38

2.0 dCi 2.0 dCi – 2.2 dCi – 3.0 dCi

JK01 – JK02 – JK04

JK03 – JK07 – JK0E – JK0H JK0J – JK0V – JK0Y – JK1A

0.6

TYRE PRESSURES (in PSI when cold) (continued)

Versions

Vehicle type

See vehicle identification plate

Tyre dimensions

Wheel sizes

Non-motorway use

– Front – Rear Motorway use (1) – Front – Rear

Emergency spare wheel

Intermediate emergency spare wheel

(wheel smaller than the four other wheels)

Tyre pressure monitor

Refer to the pages on the “Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2 for information on this function.

Tyre safety and use of snow chains

The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3 PSI. Refer to the information on “Weights” in Section 6.

JK09 – JK0A – JK0B – JK0D – JK0G – JK0K JK0L – JK0N – JK0U – JK1B – JK1D – JK1C

225/60 R 16 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18 225/55 R 17 245/45 R 18

6.5 J 16 7 J 17 7.5 J 18 7 J 17 7.5 J 18

2.0 16V – 2.0T – 1.9 dCi 3.5 V6

JK00 – JK0F – JK0P – JK0S

32 33 35 35 36 32 32 33 32 33

33 33 35 39 41 32 32 33 35 36 33 33 35 39 41

0.7

0.8

Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle

RENAULT card: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8

Engine immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14

Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.16

Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.21

Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25

to the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25

side protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29

Child safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.31

Deactivating the front passenger air bags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.36

Time and external temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41

Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.42

Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46

Trip computer and warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52

Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63

Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.64

Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.66

Lighting and exterior signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.67

Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71

Wash/Wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72

Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75

1.1

RENAULT CARD: general information

Remote control RENAULT card A

The card has two buttons, 1 and 2. It enables: – the doors, tailgate and the fuel filler

flap to be locked or unlocked (see the following pages).

RENAULT card in hands-free mode B

The card has three buttons: 1, 2 and 3. It enables: – automatic unlocking and locking of

the doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap, if desired.

General information:

– depending on the vehicle, automatic

closing of windows and sunroof (refer to the information on the “Onetouch electric windows: remote con trol closing” and “Electric sunroof: remote c o n t r o l closing” in Section 3);

– operation of certain devices (e.g.:

radio, electrically controlled seats, etc.);

– starting the engine (see the infor

mation on “Starting the engine” in Section 2);

– switching off the “See-me-home

lighting” function (refer to the infor mation on “Exterior lighting and sig nals” in Section 1).

1.2

RENAULT CARD: general information (continued)

Remote control range

This varies according to the environment: therefore take care when hand ling the RENAULT Card, so that you do not inadvertently lock or unlock the doors!

RENAULT cards A and B are powered by a battery which must be replaced when battery tell-tale light lights up (refer to the information on the “RENAULT card: battery” in Section 5).

4 no longer

Special note: for some vehicles, the

RENAULT Card records the settings selected by the Card user: the choice of settings for the automatic climate con trol, some radios, electric seats (if this is stored), the rear view mirror position ing, etc. It is therefore advisable always to keep the same RENAULT Card so that you can recall your personal set tings.

inserted in the reader or left inside the passenger compartment. With the card in the reader, it would be possible to start the engine or op erate electrical equipment such as the electric windows, and there is a risk that a child may trap part of their body (neck, arms, hands, etc.). Risk of serious injury.

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave a child (or a pet) alone in the vehicle with the RENAULT card

1.3

RENAULT CARD: general information (continued)

Integrated 5 or separate 6 emergency key (depending on vehicle)

It is only for use in exceptional circum stances, it is used to lock and unlock the left-hand door when the RENAULT Card is not functioning correctly:

– if the vehicle is located in a zone of

high electromagnetic radiation;

– use of devices using the same fre

quency as the card;

– when the RENAULT card battery is

drained, flat battery, etc.

For instructions on how to use the emergency key, refer to the information on “Locking and unlocking the doors”.

Once you have accessed the vehicle with the emergency key, insert the RENAULT card into the card reader in order to start the vehicle.

Replacement: need for an additional RENAULT Card

If you lose your RENAULT card or require another, you can obtain one from your RENAULT Dealer.

If a RENAULT card is replaced, it will be necessary to take the vehicle and all its RENAULT cards to your RENAULT Dealer to initialise the system.

You can use up to four RENAULT cards per vehicle.

Faulty RENAULT card

Make sure that the batteries are always in good condition: they have a service life of approximately two years.

Refer to the information on the “RENAULT card: Batteries” in Section 5.

1.4

REMOTE CONTROL RENAULT CARD: use

Locking the doors

Unlocking the doors

Press unlocking button 1. The hazard warning lights flash

indicate that the doors have been un locked.

Special notes (for some countries): – pressing button

er’s door only to be unlocked,

– pressing button

the doors and the tailgate.

1 enables the driv-

1 twice unlocks all

once to

Press the locking button 2. The hazard warning lights flash twice

to indicate that the doors are locked: – if a front door is open or not closed

properly, the doors and tailgate will not lock and the hazard warning lights will not flash;

– if one of the other doors or tailgate

is open or not closed properly, the hazard warning lights will not flash.

1.5

RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use

Hands-Free mode

Unlocking the doors

Walk up to your vehicle carrying your RENAULT card.

As soon as you grip one of the handles (doors or tailgate), the locks will open automatically.

The hazard warning lights flash once to indicate that the doors have been un locked.

Locking the doors

With the doors closed, walk away from the vehicle carrying your RENAULT card: the doors will lock automatically.

Note: the distance at which the vehicle locks depends on the surroundings.

The hazard warning lights flash twice and the side indicator lights light up (for approximately 10 seconds) to indi cate that the doors have been locked. A beep also sounds.

This beep can be chosen from a list of several options or turned off. Consult your RENAULT Dealer.

Operation in manual mode

If you wish, you can exit the hands-free mode by pressing button then switch to manual mode and opera tion of the RENAULT card is the same as that described in the section entitled “Remote control RENAULT card: use”.

Returning to hands-free

mode

Hands-Free mode returns automatically each time the vehicle ignition is switched on.

1 or 2; you will

Distance lighting function

This can, for example, identify the vehicle from a distance when parked in a car park.

The side lights, dipped lights, indicators and interior lights light up for about 30 seconds when button 3 is pressed.

Note: pressing button the 30 seconds turns the lights off.

3 again during

1.6

Never leave your vehicle without first removing the RENAULT card.

DEADLOCKING

Special notes for the HandsFree mode

Activating the deadlocking function

exits hands-free mode. To unlock the doors, you must press

button 1 (refer to the information on the “RENAULT Card in hands-free mode: use”).

Hands-Free mode returns automati cally each time the vehicle ignition is switched on.

Deadlocking of the doors/tailgate

(for some countries) This allows you to lock the doors and

tailgate and to prevent the doors from being unlocked with the interior handles (for example, by breaking the window and then trying to open the door from the inside).

To activate deadlocking

– press button – press and hold button The hazard warning lights flash four

times to indicate that the vehicle is locked.

Note: deadlocking is not possible if the hazard warning lights or the side lights are lit.

2 twice, briefly;

Never use deadlocking if someone is still inside the vehicle.

1.7

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS

Opening from the outside

Once the doors have been unlocked using the RENAULT Card, hold han dle

1 and pull it towards you to open

the door.

1.8

Opening from the inside

Pull handle 2.

Lights-on warning buzzer

If you have left the lights on after switching off the ignition, a reminder buzzer will sound when a door is opened (to prevent discharge of the battery, etc.).

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (continued)

Depending on the vehicle, in the event of a fault:

– a beep sounds; – a message is displayed

on the instrument panel;

Child safety

Vehicles fitted with switch 3 with integrated indicator light

Press switch and prevent operation of the rear elec tric windows.

The indicator light in the switch lights up to confirm that the doors have been locked.

Special note

This function also deactivates the rear heating and ventilation controls (refer to the information on “automatic climate control” in Section 3).

3 to lock the rear doors

– the integrated indicator does not

light up.

Safety of rear occupants

The driver can inhibit opera tion of the rear electric win

dows and doors by pressing switch 3 on the side with the illustration.

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave your vehicle without removing the RENAULT card from inside and never leave a child (or a pet) inside. With the key in the igni tion it would be possible to operate the electric windows and there is a risk that a child or animal may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). If some thing gets trapped, reverse the di rection of travel as soon as possible by pressing the relevant switch.

Other cases

To make it impossible for the rear doors to be opened from the inside, move lever

4 on each door and check from the inside that the doors are securely locked.

1.9

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS

Locking/unlocking the doors from the outside

This is done using the RENAULT card; refer to the information on the “RENAULT card” in Section 1.

In certain cases, the RENAULT card may not work:

– if the vehicle is located in a zone of

high electromagnetic radiation;

– use of appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mobile phone, etc.);

– when the RENAULT card battery is

drained, flat battery, etc. It is then possible: – use the emergency key (integrated

into the card or, depending on the

vehicle, separate) for the front left-

hand door; – to lock each of the doors manually; – to use the door locking/unlocking

control inside the vehicle (refer to the

information on “Locking and unlock

ing from the inside” in Section 1).

Use of the integrated emergency key 2

Remove cover A from the front lefthand door (using the end of the emer gency key) in notch 1.

Move it upwards to remove cover A.

Insert the key 2 into the lock and lock or unlock the door.

1.10

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (continued)

Use of the separate emergency key 3

(depending on vehicle)

Insert key and lock or unlock the door.

3 in the left-hand side door

Locking the doors manually

Turn the screw 4 with the door open (using a tool such as a flat blade screw driver) and close the door.

This means that the doors are then locked from the outside.

The door can only be opened from the inside of the vehicle.

1.11

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (continued)

Interior locking/unlocking door control

Switch 5 controls the doors, the tailgate and the fuel filler flap simultaneously.

If a door or the tailgate is open or not closed properly, the doors and tailgate lock/unlock quickly.

Locking the doors and tailgate without the RENAULT card

With the ignition switched off and a front door open, press switch

more than five seconds. When the door is closed, all the doors

and the tailgate will be locked. Unlocking the vehicle from the outside

will only be possible with the RENAULT card.

Never leave your vehicle with the RENAULT card inside.

5 for

Doors and tailgate status indicator light

When the ignition is switched on, the

indicator light integrated in the switch informs you of the status of the doors and luggage compartment lid:

– light on, the doors and tailgate are

locked,

– light off, the doors and tailgate are

unlocked.

When you lock the doors, the indicator light remains lit for approximately one minute then goes out.

If you decide to keep the doors locked when you are driving, remember that

it may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to the passenger compartment in the event of an emergency.

1.12

RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID)

You must first decide if you want to activate this function.

To activate

With the ignition on, press central lock ing button lock side) for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear the beep.

To deactivate

With the ignition on, press central lock ing button posite padlock side) for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear the beep.

those assisting you to gain access to the passenger compartment in the event of an emergency.

1 on the locking side (pad-

1 on the unlocking side (op-

If you decide to keep the doors locked when you are driving, remember that it may be more difficult for

Operating principle

When the vehicle is started, the system automatically locks the doors when you are driving at approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) and over.

The door can be unlocked: – by opening a front door (vehicle sta

tionary). Note: if a door is opened, it will auto-

matically be locked again when the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi mately 6 mph (10 km/h);

– by pressing door unlocking button

Operating faults

If you experience an operating fault (no automatic locking, the indicator light in corporated in button when trying to lock the doors and tail gate, etc.), firstly check that the doors and tailgate are properly closed. If they are properly closed, contact your RENAULT Dealer.

1 does not light up

1.13

ENGINE IMMOBILISER

This prevents the vehicle being driven by anyone not in possession of the vehicle’s RENAULT card.

The vehicle is automatically protected a few seconds after the engine is switched off.

Any repair or modification to the engine immobiliser (computer, wiring, etc.) may

be dangerous. It must be carried out by a qualified RENAULT technician.

1.14

Operating principle

As soon as the system detects the card, indicator light for a few seconds then goes out.

The vehicle has recognised the code and the engine can be started.

1 comes on continuously

If the vehicle does not recognise the code, indicator light er

2 will flash (rapid flashing), and the

vehicle cannot be started.

1 and card read-

ENGINE IMMOBILISER (continued)

Operating fault warning light

If warning light remains continuously lit, then the card is present but it is not recognised; this

indicates that there is an operating fault in the system.

If there is interference and/or the handsfree RENAULT card is not recognised, insert it in card reader 2.

1 continues to flash or

Indicator lights

Vehicle protection tell-tale light

A few seconds after the ignition has been switched off, warning light flash continuously.

1 will

If the RENAULT Card is faulty (rapid flashing of indicator light reader), use the second RENAULT Card (supplied with the vehicle) if pos sible.

Call your RENAULT Dealer who is the only person capable of repairing the engine immobiliser system.

1 and the card

1.15

FRONT HEADRESTS

To raise the headrest

Pull the headrest upwards to the desired height.

To lower the headrest

Press button 1 and guide the headrest down to the desired height.

To adjust the angle of the headrest

Depending on the vehicle, tilt section A towards or away from you to the re quired position.

To remove the headrest

Lift the headrest to its highest position. Press button release it.

Note: when the headrest is removed, take care not to change the positions of rods 3.

2 and lift the headrest to

To refit the headrest

If the setting of rods 3 has been altered, pull them fully upwards. Take care to ensure they are clean and correctly aligned and, if there are any problems,

check that the notches are facing for wards.

Insert the headrest rods into the holes (tilt the seatback backwards if neces sary).

Lower the headrest until it locks, press button 1 and lower the headrest as far as possible.

should be in line with the top of the headrest.

The headrest is a safety component. Ensure that it is fitted and in the correct po sition: the top of your head

1.16

FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL CONTROL

To move forwards or backwards

Lift lever seat is in the required position, release the lever and ensure that the seat is locked in place.

To tilt the seatback

Lift lever desired position.

To adjust the lumbar support on the driver’s seat:

Pull handle 2.

1 to unlock the seat. When the

4 and tilt the seatback to the

To adjust the driver’s seat height:

Move lever sary:

– upwards to raise the seat, – downwards to lower the seat.

3 as many times as neces-

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.

We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks too far to ensure that the effec tiveness of the seat belts is

not reduced. Make sure that the seatbacks are

locked in place correctly. Nothing should be placed on the

floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.

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FRONT SEATS WITH ELECTRIC CONTROL

Switches 1 and 3 are the same shape as the seat squab and seatback: switch

1 is used for adjusting the seat squab and switch ing the seatback.

On equipped vehicles, button to store the chosen driving position. It is possible to store a driving position using the RENAULT Card.

The system operates:

– hands-free RENAULT card de

tected or, depending on the vehicle, RENAULT remote control in ‘acces sories’ position in the card reader;

– for vehicles with button

operates for about 40 minutes when the driver’s door is opened and the ignition is switched off.

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.

3 is used for adjust-

2 is used

2, this also

Adjusting the seat squab: switch 1

– To move forwards

Move it forwards.

– To move backwards

Move it backwards.

– To raise

Lift the rear of the switch.

– To lower

Lower the rear of the switch.

Adjusting the seatback: switch 3

To tilt the seatback

Move the switch forward or backwards.

Adjusting the lumbar support on the driver’s seat

Pull handle 4.

We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks too far to ensure that the effec tiveness of the seat belts is

not reduced. Make sure that the seatbacks are

locked in place correctly. Nothing should be placed on the

floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.

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STORING THE DRIVER’S SEAT POSITION

It is possible to store a driving position using the RENAULT Card.

A driving position includes the driver’s seat position and door mirror settings.

When a driving position is stored, the seat and door mirror settings linked to the RENAULT Card used are automati cally recalled when the doors are un locked and opened using the RENAULT Card.

The system operates:

– hands-free RENAULT card de

tected or, depending on the vehicle, RENAULT remote control in ‘acces sories’ position in the card reader;

– when the driver’s door is opened,

with the ignition off, for about 40 min utes.

Driver’s seat memory procedure

With the ignition on, adjust the seat

using switches tion on “Front seats with electric con trol” in Section 1).

Press button the driving position is stored.

Repeat this procedure for each of the RENAULT Cards.

1 and 3 (see informa-

2 until you hear a beep:

Recalling a stored position

With the vehicle stationary, briefly

press button 2. Note: recall of the stored position is in-

terrupted if one of the seat adjustment buttons is pressed during recall.

When driving, it is possible to adjust

the driving position, but it is not possible to recall a driving position.

Special case

Several hands-free cards in the vehicle.

In this case: – there is no automatic recall; – it is possible to recall the driving po

sition by inserting the RENAULT

card in the card reader and pressing button 2.

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FRONT ARMRESTS

HEATED SEATS

Armrest adjustments

If the vehicle is fitted with this, lift armrest 1 fully. Lower it fully then raise it to the desired height.

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With the engine running, press switch

2. The indicator light in the

switch lights up. The system, which has a thermostat,

decides whether or not the heating is needed.

SEAT BELTS

Always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle. You must also comply with the legislation of the par ticular country you are in.

Before starting the vehicle:

– first ensure that your driving posi

tion is correct;

– then adjust your seat belt to pro

vide maximum protection.

Incorrectly adjusted seat belts may cause injuries in the event of an accident.

Even pregnant women should wear a seat belt. In this case, ensure that the lap belt is not exert ing too much pressure on the abdo men but do not allow any slack.

Adjusting your driving position

– Sit well back in your seat (having

removed your coat or jacket etc.). This is essential to ensure your back

is positioned correctly.

– Adjust the distance between the

seat and the pedals. Your seat

should be as far back as possible while still allowing you to depress the clutch pedal fully. The seatback should be adjusted so that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the steering wheel.

– Adjust the position of your head

rest. For the maximum safety, your

head must be as close as possible to the headrest.

The top of your head should be in line with the top of the headrest.

– Adjust the height of the seat. This

adjustment allows you to select the seat position which offers you the best possible view.

– Adjust the position of the steering

wheel.

Adjusting the seat belts

Sit with your back firmly against the seatback.

Shoulder strap possible to the base of the neck but not on it.

Lap belt thighs and against the pelvis.

The belt should be worn so that it is as close as possible to your body, i.e.: avoid wearing heavy clothing or allow ing bulky objects under the belts.

1 should be as close as

2 should be worn flat over the

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