Renault ESPACE 4 2011 User Manual

ESPACE

DRIVER’S HANDBOOK

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Welcome to your new vehicle

This Driver’s Handbook contains the information necessary:
– for you to familiarise yourself with your vehicle, to use it to its best advantage and to benefit fully from the all the functions and

the technical developments it incorporates.

– to ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular main-

tenance.
– to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this handbook to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it contains

about the vehicle and its functions and new features. If certain points are still unclear, our Network technicians will be only too
pleased to provide you with any additional information.

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The descriptions of the models given in this handbook are based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This hand­book covers all items of equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models but whether or not these are
fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country where the vehicle is sold.

This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year.

Throughout the manual, the “approved Dealer” is your RENAULT Dealer.

Enjoy driving your new vehicle.

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facturer.

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C O N T E N T S

Sections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2

3

4

5

6

7

0.3

0.4

Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle

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

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7

Engine immobiliser system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13

Headrests - Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15

Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20

Additional methods of restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23

to the seat belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23

side protection devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27

Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.29

choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.32

fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34

deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.38

Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.41

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

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

On-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52

Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.63

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

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

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

Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.70

Washers/Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.71

Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74

1.1

“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: general information (1/3)

1

2

5

4

3

1 Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2 Locking all doors and tailgate.
3 Integrated key.
4 Switching on the lighting remotely.
5 Locking/unlocking the luggage com-

partment.

The RENAULT card is used
for:

– locking/unlocking the doors and lug-

gage compartment (doors, luggage
compartment) and the fuel filler flap
(see the following pages);

– depending on the vehicle, automatic

closing of windows and sunroof
(refer to the information on the “One­touch electric windows: remote con­trol closing” and “Electric sunroof:
remote control 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 infor­mation on “Exterior lighting and sig­nals” in Section 1).

Battery life

RENAULT cards are powered by a
battery which must be replaced when
battery tell-tale light 4 no longer lights
up (refer to the information on the
“RENAULT card: battery" in Section 5).

Special note: for some vehicles, the
RENAULT card records the settings se­lected by the card user: the choice of
settings for the automatic climate con­trol, some radios, electric seats (if this
is stored), the rear view mirror position­ing, etc. It is therefore advisable always
to keep the same RENAULT card so
that you can recall your personal set­tings.

1.2

“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: general information (2/3)

RENAULT card operating
range

This varies according to the surround­ings. It is important to make sure when
handling the RENAULT card that you
do not lock or unlock the doors by inad­vertently pressing the buttons.

When the battery is flat, you can
still lock/unlock and start your ve­hicle. Refer to the information on
“Locking/unlocking the doors” in
Section 1 and “Starting the engine”
in Section 2.

Advice

Avoid leaving the card in hot, cold or
humid areas.

Do not keep the RENAULT card in
a place where it could be bent or
damaged accidentally, such as in a
back pocket of a garment.

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card

inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.

1.3

“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: general information (3/3)

3

6

Integrated 3 or separate 6
emergency key
(depending on vehicle)

This is only used in exceptional circum­stances. It locks or unlocks the left­hand door if the RENAULT card does
not work:

– 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 entered the vehicle
using the emergency key, insert the
RENAULT card into the card reader
so that the engine can be started.

Replacement: need for an
additional RENAULT Card

If you lose your RENAULT card or
require another, you can obtain one
from an approved dealer.

If a RENAULT card is replaced, it
will be necessary to take the vehi­cle and all of its RENAULT cards
to an approved dealer to initialise
the system.

You may use up to four RENAULT
cards per vehicle.

Faults with the 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

“HANDS-FREE” RENAULT CARD: use

1

3

2

Use

It allows the vehicle to be locked/un­locked without touching the RENAULT
card, when present in the detection
zone.

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 un­locked.

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 indi­cate that the doors have been locked. A
beep also sounds.

This beep can be chosen from a range
of several options or turned off. Consult
an approved dealer.

Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card

inside.

Operation in manual mode

If you wish, you can exit the hands-free
mode by pressing button 1 or 2; you will
then switch to manual mode and the
RENAULT card operates as described
in the section entitled "Hands-free
RENAULT card: general information":

Returning to hands-free
mode

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

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 3 again during
the 30 seconds turns the lights off.

1.5

DEADLOCKING

1

2

If the vehicle is equipped with a dead­locking function, this allows you to lock
the opening elements and to prevent
the doors from being unlocked using
the interior handles (for example, by
breaking the window and then trying to
open the door from the inside).

To activate deadlocking, you can:
– press button 2 twice, briefly;
– press and hold button 2.
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.

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
“Hands-free RENAULT card: use").

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

1.6

Never use deadlocking if

someone is still inside the

vehicle.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS

1

Opening from the outside

Once the doors have been unlocked, or
with the hands-free RENAULT card on
your person, pull handle 1 towards you
to open the door.

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.).

2

Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle

Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi­cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera­ture inside the passenger compart­ment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.

As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.

1.7

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS (continued)

3

Safety of rear occupants

The driver can authorise

Child safety

Vehicles fitted with switch 3 with
integrated indicator light

Press switch 3 to lock the rear doors
and prevent operation of the rear elec­tric 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).

hicle, the electric windows by press­ing switch 3 on the side with the
symbol.

Depending on the vehicle, in the
event of a fault:
– a beep sounds;
– a message is displayed on the in-

– the integrated indicator does not

If the battery has been discon­nected, press switch 3 on the side
with the symbol to lock the rear
doors.

operation of the rear doors
and, depending on the ve-

strument panel;

light up.

4

Vehicles not fitted with switch 3

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.

1.8

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (1/3)

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:
– to use the emergency key (inte-

grated into the card or separate, de­pending on the vehicle) in the front
left-hand door;

– to lock using the emergency key (in-

tegrated into the card or separate,
depending on the vehicle);

– to use the interior door locking/un-

locking control (refer to the following
pages).

Unlocking using integrated
emergency key 2

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

Move it upwards to remove cover A.

A

1

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

2

1.9

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (2/3)

4

3

Unlocking using separate
emergency key 3

(depending on vehicle)

Insert key 3 in the left-hand side door
and lock or unlock the door.

1.10

Locking the doors manually

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

LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE DOORS (3/3)

5

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 without
the RENAULT card

For example, in the event of a dis­charged battery or if the RENAULT card
is temporarily not working, etc.

With the ignition switched off and
a front door open, press switch 5 for

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.

Driver’s responsibility

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.

Doors and tailgate status
indicator light

When the ignition is switched on, the

indicator light integrated in switch 5 in­forms you of the status of the doors and
tailgate:

– 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.

After locking/unlocking the vehi­cle only using the buttons on the
RENAULT card, remote locking and
unlocking in hands-free mode are
deactivated.

To reactivate the “hands-free” mode:
restart the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside.

1.11

RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID)

You can decide whether you want to
activate this function.

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 approxi­mately 6 mph (10 km/h);

– by pressing door unlocking button 1.

Driver’s responsibility

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

To activate

With the ignition on, press central lock­ing button 1 on the locking side (pad­lock side) for approximately 5 seconds,
until you hear the beep.

To deactivate

With the ignition on, press central lock­ing button 1 on the unlocking side (op­posite padlock side) for approximately
5 seconds, until you hear the beep.

Operating faults

If you notice an operating fault (auto­matic locking impossible), first check
that all doors are correctly locked. If
they are correctly locked and the fault
is still present, contact an approved
Dealer.

Also make sure that locking has not
been inadvertently deactivated.

If it has, switch the ignition off and on
again and reactivate it.

1.12

ENGINE IMMOBILISER

This prevents the vehicle from being
started 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.

2

1

Any unauthorised work

carried out on the engine

immobiliser (computers,

wiring, etc.) could be dan­gerous. Work must be carried out
by qualified personnel.

Operating principle

As soon as the system detects the card,
indicator light 1 comes on continuously
for a few seconds then goes out.

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

If the vehicle does not recognise the
code, indicator light 1 and card reader 2
will flash (rapid flashing), and the vehi­cle cannot be started.

1.13

ENGINE IMMOBILISER (continued)

Operating fault warning light

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

1

If warning light 1 continues to flash or
remains continuously lit, then the card
is present but it is not recognised; this
indicates that there is an operating fault
in the system.

2

Indicator lights

Vehicle protection tell-tale light

A few seconds after the ignition has
been switched off, warning light 1 will
flash continuously.

1.14

If the RENAULT card is faulty (card
reader and warning light 1 flashing rap­idly), use the second RENAULT card
(supplied with the vehicle) if possible.

Call an approved dealer, who is the only
person capable of repairing the engine
immobiliser system.

FRONT HEADRESTS

A

1

To adjust the angle of the

2

headrest

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

3

To raise the headrest

Pull the headrest upwards to the de­sired height.

To lower the headrest

Press button 2 and guide the headrest
down to the desired height.

To remove the headrest

Raise the headrest to its highest po­sition (tilt the seatback backwards if
necessary). Press button 1 and lift the
headrest to release it.

To refit the headrest

Pull out the headrest rods 3 as far as
possible by pulling from the top. Take
care to ensure they are clean and cor­rectly aligned and, if there are any prob­lems, check that the notches are facing
forwards.
Insert the headrest rods into the holes
(tilt the seatback backwards if neces­sary).
Lower the headrest until it locks, press
button 1 and lower the headrest as far
as possible.
Check that each headrest rod 3 is se­curely locked in the seatback by trying
to pull them up or push them down.

The three upper positions can
be manipulated without pressing
button 2. However, it is preferable to
press this button to lower the head­rest.

The headrest is an impor­tant safety component:
ensure that it is in place and

in the correct position. The
distance between your head and the
headrest and the distance between
the head and section A should be
as small as possible.

1.15

FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL CONTROL

3

2

1

To move forwards or backwards

Lift lever 1 to unlock the seat. When the
seat is in the required position, release
the lever and ensure that the seat is
locked in place.

To tilt the seatback

Lift lever 4 and tilt the seatback to the
desired position.

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

Pull handle 2.

4

To adjust the driver’s seat height:

Move lever 3 as many times as neces­sary:

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

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.

1.16

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 3 is used for adjust­ing the seatback.

On equipped vehicles, button 2 is used
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 ‘acces­sories’ position in the card reader;

– for vehicles with button 2, this also

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.

2

1

3

4

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.

1.17

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 automati­cally recalled when the doors are un­locked and opened using the RENAULT
Card.

The system operates:

– hands-free RENAULT card de-

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

– when the driver’s door is opened,

with the ignition off, for about 40 min­utes.

2

1

3

Driver’s seat memory
procedure

With the ignition on, adjust the seat
using switches 1 and 3 (see informa­tion on “Front seats with electric con­trol” in Section 1).

Press button 2 until you hear a beep:
the driving position is stored.

Repeat this procedure for each of the
RENAULT Cards.

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.

1.18

FRONT ARMRESTS/HEATED SEATS

1

2

Armrests

Adjustment

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

Fasten the seat belt before adjust­ing the armrest.

Heated seats

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.

1.19

SEAT BELTS (1/3)

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

Before starting, first adjust your driv­ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.

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

Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.

Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen 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.

1

2

Adjusting the seat belts

Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.

Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.

Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.

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

1.20

SEAT BELTS (2/3)

1

3

4

5

5

Fastening

Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly
and ensure that buckle 3 locks into
catch 5 (check that it is locked by pull­ing on buckle 3). If the belt jams, allow
it to return slightly before attempting to
unwind it again.

If your seat belt is completely jammed,
pull slowly, but firmly, so that just over
3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly
before attempting to unwind it again.

If there is still a problem, contact an ap­proved dealer.

ç

If this warning light on the instrument
panel or the dashboard goes out, the
front seat belts have been correctly fas­tened.

Front seat belt reminder
warning light

Unfastening

Press button 4 on buckle 5 and the seat
belt will be rewound by the inertia reel.

Guide the buckle to help the operation.

6

Adjusting the height of the
front seat belts

Press button 6 to adjust the seat belt
height so that the shoulder strap is
worn as shown previously;

Press button 6 and raise or lower the
seat belt.

Make sure that the seat belt is locked
in position correctly after you have ad­justed it.

1.21

SEAT BELTS (3/3)

The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

– No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: belts, seats and their

mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorised dealer.

– Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too

loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.
– Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
– Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around

them.
– The belt should never be twisted.
– Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as

they show any signs of wear.
– When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
– Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
– Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly se-

cured.
– Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or ob-

jects).

1.22

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (1/4)

These are:

– buckle pretensioners,

– lap belt pretensioners in the front

seats,

– force limiters,

– air bags for driver and front pas-

senger.

These systems are designed to act in­dependently or together when the vehi­cle is subjected to a frontal impact.

Depending on the severity of the
impact, the system can trigger:

– seat belt locking;
– the buckle pretensioner (which en-

gages to correct seat belt slack);

– the lap pretensioner, the low volume

front air bag and the force limiter;

– the large volume front air bag.

2

1

Pretensioners

In the event of a severe frontal impact
and if the ignition is switched on, the
system may engage the following de­pending on the force of the impact:

– piston 1 which immediately retracts

the seat belt;
– piston 2.
The pretensioners hold the seat belt

against the body and thus increase its
efficiency.

– Have the entire restraint

system checked following
an accident.

– No operation whatso­ever is permitted on any part of
the system (pretensioners, air
bags, computers, wiring) and the
system components must not
be reused on any other vehicle,
even if identical.

– To avoid incorrect triggering of

the system which may cause
injury, only qualified personnel
from an approved dealer may
work on the pretensioner and air
bag system.

– The electric trigger system may

only be tested by a specially
trained technician using special
equipment.

– When the vehicle is scrapped,

contact an approved dealer for
disposal of the pretensioner and
air bag gas generators.

1.23

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/4)

Force limiter

Above a certain level of impact force,
this mechanism is used to limit the force
of the belt against the body so that it is
at an acceptable level.

B

A

Air bags for driver A and
front passenger B

An air bag may be provided for both the
driver and the front passenger.

An “Air bag” marking on the steering
wheel, dashboard and, depending on
the vehicle, the lower section of the
windscreen inform you of the presence
of additional means of restraint (air
bags, pretensioners, etc.) in the pas­senger compartment.

Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted

on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;

– a shared electronic unit which in-

cludes the impact detector and a
monitoring system which controls
the ignition module for the gas gen­erator;

– a single

instrument panel.

ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, su­perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.

å warning light on the

The air bag system uses

pyrotechnic principles. This

explains why, when the air

bag inflates, it will gener-

1.24

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/4)

Operating faults

å

the ignition is switched on and then go
out after a few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.

Contact your approved dealer as soon
as possible. Your protection will be re­duced until this fault is rectified.

This warning light will light up
on the instrument panel when

Operation

This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.

If a severe frontal impact occurs, the
air bag(s) inflate(s) rapidly, cushion­ing the impact of the driver’s head and
chest against the steering wheel and
the front passenger’s head against the
dashboard. The air bag then deflates
immediately so that the passengers are
not impeded in any way when they get
out of the vehicle.

Special feature of the front air
bag

There are two volumes of operation de­pending on the severity of the impact:

– low volume air bag, this is the first

stage of operation;

– large volume air bag, the air bag

seams rip so that a larger volume of
gas is released into the bag (for the
most severe impacts).

1.25

METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (4/4)

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag

– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.

– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: sit with your arms slightly bent (see Section 1 “Adjusting your driving

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag

– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone cradle, etc.) to the dashboard in the air bag zone.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (animal, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. As a

– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure

– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone cradle, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.

position”). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.

general rule, keep all body parts (knees, hands, head, etc.) away from the dashboard.

the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.

A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS

THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.

(Refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag” in Section 1).

1.26

SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES

B

A

A

Side air bags A

These are fitted to the front seats and,
depending on the vehicle, the rear door
panels for the first rear row. They are
triggered at the side of the seats (door
side) to protect the occupants in the
event of a severe side impact.

The slits on the seatbacks
(door side) correspond to
the area of air bag opera­tion: Never place any ob-

jects here.

Curtain air bags B

These are fitted on both upper sides of
the vehicle. They deploy along the front
and rear side windows to protect oc­cupants in the event of a severe side
impact.

Warning concerning the side air bag

– Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an air bag require covers
specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an approved Dealer to find

out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those
designed for your vehicle (including those designed for another vehicle) may
affect the operation of the air bags and reduce your protection.

– Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the

door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as
clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly
or cause injury when the air bag is deployed.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal

fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.

Depending on the vehicle, a mark­ing on the windscreen informs you
of the presence of additional means
of restraint (air bags, pretensioners,
etc.) in the passenger compartment.

1.27

ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

The air bag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the air bags and seat belts are integral parts of
the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the oc­cupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor su­perficial injuries occurring when the air bag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with air bags.

The air bags are not always triggered if the vehicle should overturn or in the event of a rear impact, however severe. Impacts
to the underside of the vehicle, e.g. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.

– No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the air bag system (air bags, arches, pretensioners,

computer, wiring harness, etc.), except by qualified personnel from an approved dealer.

– To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental triggering of the system which may cause injury,

only qualified Network personnel may work on the air bag system.

– As a safety precaution, have the air bag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or

broken into.
– When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this driver’s handbook with the vehicle.
– When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).

1.28

CHILD SAFETY: General information (1/2)

Carrying children

Children, and adults, must be correctly
seated and strapped in for all journeys.
The children being carried in your vehi­cle are your responsibility.

A child is not a miniature adult. Children
are at risk of specific injuries as their
muscles and bones have not yet fin­ished growing. The seat belt alone
would not provide suitable protection.
Use an approved child seat and ensure
you use it correctly.

A collision at 30 mph (50
km/h) is the same as fall­ing a distance of 10 metres.
Transporting a child without

To prevent the doors being
opened, use the “Child
safety” device (refer to the
information on “Opening

and closing the doors” in Section 1).

a restraint is the equivalent of allow­ing him or her to play on a fourth­floor balcony without railings.
Never travel with a child held in your
arms. In the event of an accident,
you will not be able to keep hold of
the child, even if you yourself are
wearing a seat belt.
If your vehicle has been involved in
a road accident, replace the child
seat and have the seat belts and
ISOFIX anchorage points checked.

Driver’s res pon sibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle

Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi­cient alone on your vehicle, even for
a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera­ture inside the passenger compart­ment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.

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CHILD SAFETY: General information (2/2)

Using a child seat

The level of protection offered by the
child seat depends on its ability to re­strain your child and on its installation.
Incorrect installation compromises the
protection it offers the child in the event
of harsh braking or an impact.

Before purchasing a child seat, check
that it complies with the regulations for
the country you are in and that it can
be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap­proved dealer to find out which seats
are recommended for your vehicle.

Before fitting a child seat, read the
manual and respect its instructions. If
you experience any difficulties during
installation, contact the manufacturer
of the equipment. Keep the instructions
with the seat.

Set a good example by always fas­tening your seat belt and teaching
your child:
– to strap themselves in correctly;
– to always get in and out of the car

at the kerb, away from busy traf­fic.

Do not use a second-hand child
seat or one without an instruction
manual.

Check that there are no objects in
the vicinity of the child seat which
could impede its operation.

Never leave a child unat­tended in the vehicle.

Check that your child is

always strapped in and that
the belt or safety harness used is
correctly set and adjusted. Avoid
wearing bulky clothing which could
cause the belts to slacken.

Never let your child put their head or
arms out of the window.

Check that the child is in the correct
position for the entire journey, espe­cially if asleep.

1.30

CHILD SAFETY: Choosing a child seat

Rear-facing child seats

A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier
than that of an adult and its neck is very
fragile. Transport the child in this posi­tion as long as possible (until the age of
2 at the very least). It supports both the
head and the neck.
Choose a bucket type seat for best side
protection and change it as soon as the
child’s head is higher than the shell.

Forward-facing child seats

The child’s head and abdomen need to
be protected as a priority. A forward-fac­ing child seat which is firmly attached to
the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact
to the head. Ensure your child travels in
a forward-facing seat with a harness or
buckle for as long as their size permits.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.w

Booster cushions

From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can
travel using a booster seat, which will
enable the seat belt to be adapted to
suit his size and shape. The booster
seat cushion must be fitted with guides
to position the seat belt on the child’s
thighs rather than the stomach. It is
recommended that you use a seat­back which can be adjusted in terms
of height to position the seat belt in the
centre of the shoulder. It must never
rest on the neck or on the arm.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum
side protection.

1.31

CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting (1/2)

There are two ways of attaching child
seats: via the seat belt or using the
ISOFIX system.

Attachment via the seat belt

The seat belt must be adjusted to
ensure that it is effective in the event of
harsh braking or an impact.

Ensure that the strap paths indicated
by the child seat manufacturer are re­spected.

Always check that the seat belt is cor­rectly fastened by pulling it up, then
pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the
child seat.

Check that the seat is correctly held by
moving it from side to side and back
to front: the seat should remain firmly
fixed.

Check that the child seat has not been
installed at an angle and that it is not
resting against a window.

No modifications may be
made to the component
parts of the restraint system
(ISOFIX seat belts, seats

and their mountings) originally fitted.

Do not use the child seat

if it may unfasten the seat

belt restraining it: the base

of the seat must not rest on
the buckle and/or catch of the seat
belt.

The seat belt must never

be twisted or the tension

relieved. Never pass the

shoulder strap under the
arm or behind the back.
Check that the seat belt has not
been damaged by sharp edges.
If the seat belt does not operate nor­mally, it will not protect the child.
Consult an approved dealer. Do not
use this seat until the seat belt has
been repaired.

Attachment using the ISOFIX
system

Authorised ISOFIX child seats are ap­proved in accordance with regulation
ECE-R44 in one of the three following
scenarios:
– ISOFIX universal 3-point forward-

facing seat
– ISOFIX semi-universal 2-point seat
– specific

For the latter two, check that your child
seat can be installed by consulting the
list of compatible vehicles.

Attach the child seat with the ISOFIX
locks, if these are provided. The ISOFIX
system allows quick, easy, safe fitting.
The ISOFIX system consists of 2 rings
and, in some cases, a third ring.

Before using an ISOFIX
child seat that you pur­chased for another vehicle,

check that its installation is
authorised. Consult the list of ve­hicles which can be fitted with the
seat from the equipment manufac­turer.

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CHILD SAFETY: choosing a child seat mounting (2/2)

1

2

To access ring 3, lower cover 4 shown
by a marking on the back of the seat.

Fix the hook of the strap onto ring 3 and
pull the strap so that the seatback of the
child seat comes into contact with the
seatback of the vehicle seat.

3

The two rings 1 are located between
the seatback and the seat base of the
seat and are identified by a marking.

To ensure your child seat can be easily
fitted and locked on rings 1, use access
guides 2 on the child seat.

The ISOFIX anchorage points have been exclusively designed for child
seats with the ISOFIX system. Never fit a different type of child seat, seat
belt or other objects to these anchorage points.

Check that nothing is obstructing the anchorage points.

If your vehicle has been involved in a road accident, have the ISOFIX anchorage
points checked and replace your child seat.

The third ring is used to attach the
upper strap on some child seats.

4

1.33

CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (1/4)

Some seats are not suitable for fitting
child seats. The diagram on the follow­ing page shows you how to attach a
child seat.

The types of child seats indicated may
not be available. Before using a differ­ent child seat, check with the manufac­turer that it can be fitted.

Fit the child seat in a rear
seat wherever possible.

Check that when installing

the child seat in the vehicle
it is not at risk of coming loose from
its base.

If you have to remove the headrest,
check that it is correctly stored so
that it does not come loose under
harsh braking or impact.

Always attach the child seat to the
vehicle even if it is not in use so that
it does not come loose under harsh
braking or impact.

In the front seat

The laws concerning children travel­ling in the front passenger seat differ in
every country. Consult the legislation in
force and follow the indications on the
diagram on the following page.

Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if
authorised):
– lower the seat belt as far as possible;
– move the seat as far back as possi-

ble;

– gently tilt the seatback away from

vertical (approximately 25°);

– on equipped vehicles, raise the seat

base as far as possible.

Do not change these settings after the
child seat is installed.

RISK O F DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a rear-facing child

seat in this position, check
that the air bag has been deacti­vated (refer to the information on
“Child safety: deactivating/activat­ing the front passenger air bag” in
Section 1).

In the rear seat

A carrycot can be installed across the
vehicle and will take up at least two
seats. Position the child with his or her
feet nearest the door.

Move the front seat as far forward as
possible to install a rear-facing child
seat, then move back the seat in front
as far as it will go, although without al­lowing it to come into contact with the
child seat.

For the safety of the child in the for­ward-facing seat, do not move the seat
in front back past the middle of the
runner, do not tilt the seatback too far
(maximum of 25° ) and raise the seat as
much as possible.

Check that the forward-facing child seat
is resting against the back of the vehi­cle seat and that the headrest of the ve­hicle is not obstructing its use.

To install a large rear-facing ISOFIX
child seat (size C) in the 2

nd

row, fit the
seats in the centred position or use the
centre seat.

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CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (2/4)

Child seat attached using the belt

³ Check the status of the air bag

before fitting a child seat or allowing a
passenger to use the seat.

¬ Seat which allows a child seat

with “Universal” approval to be attached
by a seat belt.

− Seat which only allows a rear-

facing seat with “Universal” approval

RISK O F DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY: before

fitting a rear-facing child

seat to this seat, check that
the air bag has been deactivated
(refer to the information on “Child
safety: deactivating/activating the
front passenger air bag” at the end
of the paragraph).

to be attached with a seat belt.

Child seat attached using the ISOFIX
mounting

üSeat which allows an ISOFIX child

seat to be fitted.

± The rear seats are fitted with

an anchorage point which allows a
forward-facing ISOFIX child seat with
universal approval to be fitted. The an­chorage points are located at the back
of each rear seat.

The size of the ISOFIX child seat is in­dicated by a letter:

– A, B and B1: for forward-facing seats

in group 1 (9 to 18 kg);

– C: rear-facing seats in group 1 (9 to

18 kg);

– D and E: shell seat or rear-facing

seats in group 0 or 0+ (less than
13 kg);

– F and G: cots in group 0 (less than

10 kg).

Using a child safety system which is not approved for this vehicle will not
correctly protect the baby or child. They risk serious or even fatal injury.

1.35

CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (3/4)

The table below summarises the information already shown on the diagram on the previous page, to ensure the regula­tions in force are respected.

Type of child seat

Carrycot fitted across the
vehicle

Group 0

Shell seat/rear-facing seat

Group 0 and 0+

Rear-facing seat

Group 1 (8)

Forward-facing seat

Group 1

Booster seat

Group 2 and 3 (9)

(1) RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: before fitting a rear-facing child seat to this seat, check that the air bag

has been deactivated (refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag” at

the end of the paragraph).

Weight of

the child

Seat size

ISOFIX (2)

Front passenger

seat (1) (3) (4)

Rear seats, 1

st

row (4)

Rear seats,

nd

2

row (4)

< 10 kg F, G X U – IL (6) U – IL (6)

< 13 kg D, E U (5) U - IL U - IL

9 to 18 kg C U (5) U U - IL

9 to 18 kg A, B, B1 X U - IUF - IL (7) U - IUF - IL (7)

15 to 25 kg

Seats suitable for fitting a child seat

and 22 to

X U (7) U (7)

36 kg

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CHILD SAFETY: fitting a child seat (4/4)

X = Seat not suitable for fitting child seats.
U = Seat which allows a child seat with “Universal” approval to be installed using a seat belt; check that it can be fitted.
IUF/IL = On equipped vehicles, seat which allows an approved “Universal”/“semi-universal” or “vehicle specific” child seat to be

attached using the ISOFIX system; check that it can be fitted.

(2) The size of the child seat with the ISOFIX mounting is indicated by the

G).
(3) Only a rear-facing child seat may be installed in this seat.
(4) Raise the seat to the maximum and position it as far back as possible, tilting the seatback slightly (approximately 25°).
(5) Only vehicles equipped with a seat with seat base height adjustment are authorised for fitting child seats.
(6) A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest the door.
(7) Forward-facing child seat; position the seatback of the child seat in contact with the seatback of the vehicle seat. Adjust the

height of the headrest or remove it if necessary; do not push the seat in front of the child more than halfway back on its runners

and do not recline the seatback more than 25°.

(8) To install a large rear-facing ISOFIX child seat (size C) in the 2nd row, fit the seats in the centred position or use the centre seat.
(9) A child over 10 years of age, weighing more than 36 kg or taller than 1.36 m can be strapped directly into the seat like an adult.

ü symbol followed by a letter (A, B, B1, C, D, E, F,

1.37

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag (1/3)

1

2

Deactivating the front
passenger air bags

(on equipped vehicles)

You must deactivate the devices in ad­dition to the front passenger seat belt
before fitting a child seat in the front
passenger seat.

Passenger seats with seat base
height adjustment

You must adjust the cushion to the
highest position.

To deactivate the air bags: when the
vehicle is stationary, push and turn

lock 1 to the OFF position.
With the ignition on, you must check

that indicator light 2
central display and, depending on the
vehicle, that the message “Passenger
air bag deactivated” is displayed.

This light remains permanently lit to
let you know that you can fit a child
seat.

ã is lit on the

The passenger air bag must
only be deactivated or acti­vated with the ignition off.

If it is interfered with when

the vehicle is being driven, the

å and ú warning lights will

come on.
Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance
with the lock.

1.38

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag (2/3)

A

3

The markings on the dashboard and
labels A on each side of passenger sun
blind 3 (example: label shown above)
remind you of these instructions.

DANGER

Since operation of the front
passenger air bag is not

of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER
fit a rear-facing child seat on a front
passenger seat with an active front
air bag. The child may suffer very
serious injuries if the air bag is trig­gered.

compatible with the position

1.39

CHILD SAFETY: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag (3/3)

DANGER

1

Activating the front
passenger air bags

You should reactivate the air bag as
soon as you remove the child seat from
the front passenger seat to ensure the
protection of the front passenger in the
event of an impact.

To reactivate the air bags: when the
vehicle is stationary, push and turn

lock 1 to the ON position.
With the ignition on, it is essential to

check that warning light 2,
The front passenger seat belt additional

restraint systems are activated.

ã, is off.

2

Operating faults

It is forbidden to fit a rear-facing child
seat to the front passenger seat if the
air bag activation/deactivation system
is faulty.

Allowing any other passenger to sit in
that seat is not recommended.

Contact your approved dealer as soon
as possible.

of a rear-facing child seat, NEVER
fit a rear-facing child seat on a front
passenger seat with an active front
air bag. The child may suffer very
serious injuries if the air bag is trig­gered.

the vehicle is being driven, the

å and ú warning lights will

come on.
Switch the ignition off then on again

to reset the air bag in accordance
with the lock.

Since operation of the front
passenger air bag is not
compatible with the position

The passenger air bag must
only be deactivated or acti­vated with the ignition off.

If it is interfered with when

1.40

STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING

Power-assisted steering

With the engine running, do not leave
the steering wheel at full lock while sta­tionary as this may damage the power­assisted steering pump.

With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos­sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.

1

Steering wheel

Height and reach adjustment

Pull lever 1 and place the steering
wheel in the required position; push the
lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.

For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station­ary.

Never switch off the igni­tion when travelling down­hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance

is not provided).

1.41

DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE

1 2 3 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 165

28 27 26 25 19 18 17

6

222324 21 20

1.42

DRIVER’S POSITION, LEFT-HAND DRIVE (continued)

The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, the vehicle options and the country.

1 Electric controls for:

– windows;
– door mirrors.

2 Side air vent.

3 Heating and ventilation controls.

4 Stalk for:

– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.

5 Horn.

Location for driver’s air bag.

6 Left-hand upper storage compart-

ment;
location of fuses.

7 Radio remote control.

8 Controls for:

– windscreen and rear screen

wash/wipe;

– trip computer and warning

system information readout.

9 Instrument panel.

10 Centre air vents.

11 Upper centre storage compartment

(split into one or several compart­ments, depending on the vehicle,
integrating the audio system and
the audio connection sockets).

12 Right-hand upper storage com-

partment.

13 Passenger air bag location.

14 Air vent.

15 Heating and ventilation controls.

16 Side air vent.

17 Passenger glove box.

18 Lower centre storage compart-

ment.

19 Gear lever.

20 RENAULT card reader.

21 Multimedia equipment controls

(depending on the vehicle).

22 Cigar lighter.

23 Engine Start/Stop button.

24 Location for cup holder and/or ash-

tray.

25 Control for adjusting steering

wheel height and reach.

26 Controls for:

– electric beam height adjust-

ment;

– lighting dimmer for control in-

struments;

– Electronic Stability Program

(ESP);
– parking distance control;
– cruise control and speed limiter.

27 Assisted parking brake.

28 Bonnet release control.

1.43

DRIVER’S POSITION, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE

1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 154

28 27 26

5 13 16

25

2324 22 20

21

19 18 17

1.44

DRIVER’S POSITION, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (continued)

The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, the vehicle options and the country.

1 Side air vent.

2 Heating and ventilation controls.

3 Air vent.

4 Location for passenger air bag.

5 Left-hand upper storage compart-

ment; fuse location.

6 Upper central storage compart-

ment (one or more compartments
depending on the vehicle, incorpo­rating the audio system and audio
connection sockets).

7 Centre air vents.

8 Instrument panel.

9 Stalk for:

– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.

10 Right-hand upper storage com-

partment.

11 Horn.

Location for driver’s air bag.

12 Radio remote control.

13 Controls for:

– windscreen and rear screen

wash/wipe;

– trip computer and warning

system information readout.

14 Heating and ventilation controls.

15 Side air vent.

16 Electric controls for windows and

door mirrors.

17 Assisted parking brake.

18 Controls for:

– electric beam height adjust-

ment;

– lighting dimmer for control in-

struments;

– Electronic Stability Program

(E.S.P.);
– parking distance control.
– Cruise control and speed limiter.

19 Control for adjusting steering

wheel height and reach.

20 Gear lever.

21 RENAULT card reader.

22 Multimedia equipment controls

(depending on vehicle).

23 Cigar lighter.

24 Engine Start/Stop button.

25 Location for cup holder and/or ash-

tray.

26 Lower centre storage compart-

ment.

27 Passenger glove box.

28 Bonnet release control.

1.45

WARNING LIGHTS (1/4)

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

The instrument panel A lights up

when the ignition is switched on.
In some cases, the appearance of a
warning light is accompanied by a mes­sage.

The ú warning light means you

should drive very carefully to an
approved dealer as soon as possi­ble. If you fail to follow this recom­mendation, you risk damaging your
vehicle.

A

b
c

Right-hand direction indica­tor tell-tale light

Left-hand direction indicator
tell-tale light

The û warning light re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,
as soon as traffic conditions allow.
Switch off the engine and do not re­start it. Contact an approved Dealer.

á
k
u
g
f
Ã

Refer to the information on the “Assisted
parking brake” in Section 2.

Headlight main beam indica­tor light

Dipped beam headlight tell­tale light

Side light indicator light

Front fog light tell-tale light

Rear fog light tell-tale light

Assisted parking brake fault
warning light

If no lights or sounds are ap­parent, this indicates a fault
in the instrument panel. This

indicates that it is essential
to stop immediately (as soon as traf­fic conditions allow). Ensure that the
vehicle is correctly immobilised and
contact an approved Dealer.

1.46

WARNING LIGHTS (2/4)

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

û

is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It comes on with
other warning lights and/or messages,
and is accompanied by a beep.

It requires you to stop immediately, for
your own safety, as soon as traffic con­ditions allow. Switch off the engine and
do not restart it.

Contact an approved Dealer.

Ô

This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started. If it comes on when
the vehicle is being driven, accompa-

nied by the
beep, it is essential to stop and switch
off the ignition.

Check the coolant level (refer to the in­formation on “Levels” in Section 4). If
the level is correct, the light has come
on for another reason; contact an ap­proved Dealer.

STOP light

This lights up when the ignition

Engine coolant temperature
warning light

û warning light and a

Ú

engine is started then goes out as soon
as the engine is running.

If it comes on when you are driving ac-

companied by the
and a beep, it indicates that the elec­trical circuit is overcharged or under­charged. Stop and have the circuit
checked.

D

ing light

If it comes on during braking and is ac-

companied by the
and a beep, it indicates that the fluid
level in the circuit is low or that there is
a braking system fault. Stop as soon as
traffic conditions allow and contact an
approved Dealer.

Battery charge warning light

This comes on when the

û warning light

Assisted parking brake on
and brake circuit fault warn-

û warning light

À

engine is started then goes out after a
few seconds. If it comes on when the
vehicle is being driven, accompanied

by the
it is essential to stop and switch off the
ignition. Check the oil level. If the level
is normal, this indicates another fault.
Contact an approved Dealer.

ù

(A.S.R.) warning light

There are several reasons for the warn­ing light to come on: refer Section 2:
“Electronic stability program: E.S.P.”
and “Traction control: A.S.R.”.

Oil pressure warning light

This comes on when the

û warning light and a beep,

Electronic stability program
(E.S.P.) and traction control

1.47

WARNING LIGHTS (3/4)

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

ú

is switched on and goes out as soon as
the engine is started. It can light up in
conjunction with other indicator lights
and/or messages on the instrument
panel.
It means you should drive very care-
fully to an approved dealer as soon as
possible. If you fail to follow this recom­mendation, you risk damaging your ve­hicle.

ã

for several seconds after the engine
is started when the front passenger air
bags are deactivated (depending on
the vehicle).

Warning light

This lights up when the ignition

Passenger air bag OFF
This warning light comes on

ç

light

When the driver’s seat belt is not fas­tened, the light stays on then, when the
vehicle reaches a speed of approxi­mately 12 mph (20 km/h), it flashes
and a beep sounds for approximately
120 seconds. Then the warning light
returns to being continuously lit.

Note: an object placed on the passen­ger seat base can activate the warning
light.

É

With the ignition on, this light should
come on; it indicates that the heater
plugs are switched on. It goes out when
preheating is complete and the engine
can be started.

Driver or front passenger
seat belt reminder warning

Preheating warning light
(diesel version)

å

tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds.

If it does not light up when the ignition
is switched on, or comes on when the
engine is running, there is a fault in the
system.

Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.

Ä

For vehicles equipped with this option,
the light comes on when the ignition is
switched on then goes out.

– If it lights up continuously, consult an

– If it flashes, reduce the engine speed

Refe r to the information on
“Antipollution, fuel economy and driv­ing” in Section 2.

Air bag warning light

This comes on when the igni-

Toxic Fume Filter System
Warning Light

approved Dealer as soon as possi­ble;

until the light stops flashing.
Contact your approved Dealer as
soon as possible.

1.48

WARNING LIGHTS (4/4)

The presence and operation of the warning lights DEPEND ON THE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Ì

See the information on the “Speed lim­iter” and “Cruise control” in Section 2.

x

This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out. If it
lights up when you are driving, it in­dicates a fault in the anti-lock braking
system.

Braking will then be as normal, without
the ABS.

Contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.

Speed limiter and cruise
control warning light

Anti-lock braking warning
light (ABS)

M

tion is switched on and goes out after a
few seconds. If it comes on when driv­ing accompanied by a beep, fill up with
fuel as soon as possible.

7

“Tyre pressure monitor” in Section 2.

î

Low fuel level warning light

This comes on when the igni-

Tyre Pressure Monitor indi­cator light

Refer to the information on the

Not used

Door status warning light

2

1.49

INSTRUMENT PANEL: displays and indicators

1

Rev counter 1

(scale × 1,000)

Speedometer 2

In kilometres or miles per hour.

Overspeed buzzer

Depending on the vehicle, a buzzer
sounds for approximately 10 seconds
every 40 seconds, as long as the ve­hicle is travelling in excess of 72 mph
(120 km/h).

2

Instrument panel in miles:

it is possible to switch to km/h.
– with the ignition off, press button 3

and start button 4;

– the speed measurement unit indi-

cator flashes for approximately five
seconds, then the new unit is dis­played: release button 3.

3

4

To return to the previous mode, repeat
the operation.

Note: once the battery is disconnected,
the trip computer and warning system
automatically returns to the original unit
of measurement.

1.50

INSTRUMENT PANEL: displays and indicators (continued)

6a

6 7

Coolant temperature
indicator 6

Under normal use, the level must be
below zone 6a. Under severe condi­tions the needle may approach this
zone. This is not serious unless the

û warning light comes on, accom-

panied by the “engine overheating”
message on the instrument panel, a
beep, and the 6a warning light.

Fuel gauge 7

The number of lit squares shows the re­maining fuel level.

When it is at minimum, the bottom
square lights up and flashes. Then a
beep will be heard: refill as soon as
possible.

8

Information display 8

Depending on the vehicle, it includes:
– the time;
– the exterior temperature;
– radio information;
– navigation aid information.

1.51

TRIP COMPUTER: general information (1/2)

1

2

Trip computer and warning
system

The following are given on the instru­ment panel display 1:

– information messages (journey pa-

rameters, etc.);

– operating fault messages (generally

associated with the
light);

– warning messages (connected to the

ú warning

û warning light).

Display selection keys 2

Scroll through the following information
by brief successive presses.

a) total mileage and trip mileage re-

corder,

b) journey parameters:

– fuel used,
– average fuel consumption,
– current fuel consumption,
– estimated range,
– distance travelled,
– average speed,

c) mileage before service,
d) Tyre pressures,
e) empty display (no message on the

display),

f) programmed speed (speed limiter/

cruise control),

g) on-board log, operating fault and in-

formation message readout.

1.52

TRIP COMPUTER: general information (2/2)

2

Trip mileage recorder reset
buttons 2

To reset the trip mileage recorder,
select the “Trip mileage recorder” dis­play, then press button 2 until the re­corder is reset.

Journey parameter reset
buttons 2

With one of the trip parameters se­lected as the display, press button 2
until the display resets.

Interpreting some of the
values displayed after
resetting

The values showing average fuel con­sumption, range and average speed
will become more stable and reliable
the further you travel after pressing the
reset button.

For the first few miles after pressing the
reset button you may notice:

– That the range increases as you

drive.
This is normal, as average fuel con-

sumption may decrease when:
– the vehicle stops accelerating;
– the engine reaches its operat-

ing temperature (if the engine
was cold when the reset key was
pressed);

– when driving from an urban area

onto the open road.

– You may also notice that the aver-

age fuel consumption increases
when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine idling.

This is normal, since the computer
takes account of fuel used during
idling.

Automatic resetting of the
journey parameters

Resetting occurs automatically when
the maximum value of any of the pa­rameters is exceeded.

1.53

TRIP COMPUTER: trip settings (1/4)

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Examples of selections Interpreting the display selected

a) Total mileage and trip mileage recorder.

FUEL USED

37.1 L

b) Journey parameters.

Fuel consumed since the last reset.

1.54

AVERAGE

7.2 L/100

CURRENT

9.2 L/100

Average fuel consumption since the last reset.
This value is displayed after driving 400 metres and takes into account the distance
travelled and the fuel used since the last time the reset button was pressed.

Current fuel consumption

This value is displayed after a speed of approximately 18 mph (30 km/h) is reached.

TRIP COMPUTER: trip settings (2/4)

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Examples of

selections

RANGE
623 KM

DISTANCE

275.5 KM

AVERAGE

78.9 KM/H

Interpreting the display selected

Estimated range with remaining fuel

This range takes into account the average fuel consumption since the last time the
reset button was pressed.
The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.

Distance travelled since the last reset.

Average speed since the last reset.

The value is displayed after driving 400 metres.

1.55

TRIP COMPUTER: trip settings (3/4)

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Examples of selections Interpreting the display selected

c) Oil change interval

SERVICE DUE

NB: depending on the vehicle, the interval between oil changes varies according to the driving style (frequent driving at low
speed, door-to-door journeys, extensive use at idle speed, towing a trailer etc.). The distance remaining until the next oil change
can therefore decrease more quickly in some cases than the actual distance travelled.

The oil change intervals are independent of the vehicle’s maintenance schedule: please refer to your vehicle’s Maintenance
Service Booklet.

Resetting: to reset the oil change interval, press and hold one of the display reset buttons for approximately 10 seconds until
the display shows the interval permanently.

Distance remaining until the next oil change (displayed in miles/kilometres and
months), then when the time nears, several scenarios are possible:

distance/time remaining less than 900 miles (1,500 km) or one month: the mes-

–

sage “oil change due” is displayed;

–

distance/time remaining 0 km/milesor service date reached: the message

“change oil soon” is displayed, accompanied by the

The vehicle requires an oil change as soon as possible.

Ê and ú warning lights.

1.56

TRIP COMPUTER: trip settings (4/4)

The display of information shown below DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND COUNTRY.

Examples of

selections

FRONT TYRES

2.3 2.1

CRUISE

CONTROL

90 KM/H

SPEED LIMITER

90 KM/H

NO MESSAGE

AVAILABLE

Interpreting the display selected

d) Tyre pressure (refer to the information on the “Tyre pressure monitor” in section 2).

e) Empty screen

There will be no display on the screen when you select this page.

f) Cruise control/speed limiter programmed speed (depending on vehicle)

Refer to the information on the “Speed Limiter” and “Cruise Control” in Section 2.

g) Trip log

Successive display:

–

information messages (depending on the vehicle: automatic headlights, etc.),

– of operating fault messages (check the injection system, etc.).

1.57

TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages

These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.

Messages Interpretation of messages

« AUTO LIGHTS FUNCTION
OFF »

« TOP-UP OIL LEVEL »

1.58

Indicates that the automatic lights function is deactivated.

Minimum engine oil level warning: on starting the engine, and for 30 seconds, the display
warns that the minimum engine oil level has been reached. Refer to the information on the
“Engine oil level” in Section 4.

TRIP COMPUTER: operating fault messages (1/2)

These appear with the ú warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon

as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.

They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The ú

warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given in the following pages.

Messages Interpretation of messages

« ESP OFF »

« TYRE SENSOR ABSENT »

« CHECK TYRE PRESSURES »

« CHECk FUEL FILTER »

Deactivation of the A.S.R. traction control system (see information on the “A.S.R. traction
control system” in Section 2).

Sensor fault on the wheel not shown on the instrument panel: this is the case, for example,
when the emergency spare wheel is fitted on the vehicle (see the information on “Tyre pres­sure monitor” in Section 2).

Insufficient tyre pressure for the wheel shown on the multifunction display or on the instru­ment panel; correct the tyre pressure as soon as possible.

Indicates that there is water present in the diesel fuel. Contact your approved Dealer as soon
as possible.

1.59

TRIP COMPUTER: operating fault messages (2/2)

These appear with the ú warning light and mean that you should drive very carefully to an approved dealer as soon

as possible. If you fail to follow this recommendation, you risk damaging your vehicle.

They disappear when the display selection key is pressed or after several seconds and are stored in the computer log. The ú

warning light stays on. Examples of operating fault messages are given in the following pages.

Messages Interpretation of messages

« CHECK GEARBOX »

« CARD NOT DETECTED »

« REPLACE CARD BATTERY »

1.60

Indicates that a fault has occurred in the gearbox; contact an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.

The RENAULT hands-free card is not in the detection zone, or the vehicle has not been
able to detect it. Insert it in the reader; if the fault persists contact your approved Dealer.

Your RENAULT card battery has a service life of approximately two years.
This message appears when the battery begins to run flat (see information on the “RENAULT

card: batteries” in Section 5).

TRIP COMPUTER: warning messages (1/2)

These appear with the û warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic

conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not restart it. Contact an approved Dealer.

Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. Note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.

Messages Interpretation of messages

« INJECTION FAULT » Indicates that the vehicle has a serious engine fault.

« PUNCTURE CHANGE TYRE » Indicates a puncture in the tyre shown on the tyre pressure monitor display.

« ENGINE OVERHEATING » Indicates that the engine is overheating.

« CHECK STEERING » Indicates a fault in the vehicle’s power-assisted steering.

1.61

TRIP COMPUTER: warning messages (2/2)

These appear with the û warning light and require you to stop immediately, for your own safety, as soon as traffic

conditions allow. Stop your engine and do not restart it. Contact an approved Dealer.

Examples of warning messages are given in the following pages. Note: the messages appear on the display either individually
or alternately (when there are several messages to be displayed), and may be accompanied by a warning light and/or a beep.

Messages Interpretation of messages

« BATTERY CHARGE FAULT » Indicates a fault with the battery charging circuit.

« OIL PRESSURE FAULT » Indicates an oil pressure fault.

« PARKING BRAKE FAULT » Indicates an assisted parking brake fault.

« BRAKING FAULT » Indicates a fault in the braking circuit.

1.62

CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE

1

When the ignition is switched on, the

clock and (depending on vehicle) exter­nal temperature are displayed.

Resetting the clock 1

Vehicles equipped with a navigation
system, radio, etc.

Refer to the equipment instructions for
the special features of these vehicles.

If the power supply is cut (battery
disconnected, supply wire cut, etc.),
the clock must be reset.

We recommend that you do not
adjust these settings while driving.

External temperature
indicator

Special note:

When the outside temperature is –3°C
to +3°C, the °C characters flash (signal­ling a risk of black ice on the road).

External temperature in-

dicator

As ice formation is related

to exposure, local air hu­midity and temperature, the external
temperature alone is not sufficient to
indicate the presence of ice.

1.63

DOOR MIRRORS

B

A

Heated door mirrors

With the engine running, mirror de-

C

D

icing is activated simultaneously with
rear screen de-icing/demisting.

1

Adjustment

With the ignition on, turn button 1:

– position C to adjust the left-hand

door mirror;

– position E to adjust the right-hand

door mirror;

D is the inactive position.

F

E

1

Folding door mirrors

Turn button 1 to position F and the door
mirrors fold in.

To reset them for driving, return to posi­tion C, D or E.

Depending on the vehicle,
when locking the doors, the
door mirror fold in automati­cally.

The door mirror on the driv-

er’s side has two clearly de-

fined zones. Zone B shows

what can normally be seen
in an ordinary rear view mirror. For
your safety, zone A increases the
rear side visibility.

Objects in zone A look much fur­ther away than they really are.

1.64

REAR VIEW MIRRORS

1

2

Interior rear view mirror

Its position can be adjusted. When driv­ing at night, to avoid being dazzled by
the headlights of the vehicle behind,
depress the little lever 1 located behind
the rear view mirror.

Auto-dimming rear view
mirror

The rear view mirror 2 darkens auto­matically at night when you are fol­lowed by a vehicle using main beam
headlights.

1.65

AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS

1

A

Horn

Press steering wheel boss A.

Headlight flasher

To flash the headlights, even if the lights
are not on, pull stalk 1 towards you.

Special case

If automatic operation for dipped head­lights is activated, first pull stalk 1 to­wards you to light the main beam head­light then again to turn them off.

2

Hazard warning lights

é

This switch activates all four direction
indicators and the side indicator lights
simultaneously.
It must only be used in an emergency to
warn drivers of other vehicles that you
have had to stop in an area where stop­ping is prohibited or unexpected, or that
you are obliged to drive under special
conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard
warning lights may come on automati­cally under heavy deceleration. You can
switch them off by pressing switch 2.

Press switch 2.

1

0

Direction indicators

Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.

When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
enough to return the stalk automatically
to 0. There is an intermediate position
in which the stalk may be held when
changing lanes.

When the stalk is released, it automati­cally returns to 0.

1.66

EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/3)

1

1

2

u

symbol is opposite mark 3.
The instrument panel lights up, the

brightness can be adjusted by using
control knob 2.

Turn the end of stalk 1 until the

Side lights

k

Automatic operation

With the engine running, the dipped
beam headlights are switched on or off
automatically depending on the level of
ambient light, without the need to oper­ate stalk 1 (position 0).

This function can be deactivated or re­activated.
– To deactivate it, with the ignition

Dipped beam
headlights

on and engine switched off, turn

stalk 1 twice consecutively from po­sition 0 to side lights. This action is
confirmed by an audible signal.

– To activate it, with the ignition

switched on and engine running or

3

off, turn stalk 1 twice consecutively
from position 0 to side lights. This
action is confirmed by an audible
signal.

– To select the main beam headlights,

pull stalk 1 towards you. To return to
the dipped beam headlight position,
pull the stalk towards you again.

– The lights go out when the engine

is stopped, when the driver’s door is
opened or when the vehicle is locked
with the RENAULT card.

Manual operation

Turn the end of stalk 1 until the symbol
is opposite mark 3.

An indicator light lights up on the instru­ment panel in all cases.

Daytime running lights

The daytime running lights come on
when the engine is started if stalk 1 is
in position 0.
If the dipped beam headlights oper­ate automatically, the daytime running
lights only come on if the side lights are
off

1.67

EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/3)

See-me-home lighting
function

This function (useful, for example, for

1

opening a gate, a garage, etc.) ena­bles you briefly to switch on the dipped
beam headlights momentarily.
With the ignition off and the RENAULT
card removed from the reader, pull
stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam
headlights come on for approximately
thirty seconds.

This action may be carried out no more
than four times for a maximum lighting
period of two minutes.

4

á

lights lit, pull the switch stalk towards
you.

When the main beam headlights are
lit, an indicator light on the instrument
panel comes on.

To return to the dipped beam headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you.

With the dipped beam head-

Switching off the lights

Main beam headlights

e

sition.

1.68

Return stalk 1 to its original po-

Switching off the function

To switch the function off, press
button 4.

Lights-on warning buzzer

A warning buzzer will sound when the
driver’s door is opened and the lights
are left on after the ignition has been
switched off (to prevent discharge of
the battery etc.).

Before driving at night:

check the electrical equip-

ment is operating correctly,

and depending on the ve­hicle, adjust your headlights (if your
vehicle is not carrying its normal
load).

As a general precaution, check that
the lights are not obscured (by dirt,
mud, snow or objects which could
cover them).

EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/3)

5

g

ring 5 on the stalk until the symbol
faces mark 6.

An indicator light on the instrument
panel then lights up.

With the lights on, turn centre

Front fog lights

h

centre ring 5 on the stalk until the
symbol faces mark 6.

An indicator light on the instrument
panel then lights up.

To avoid inconveniencing other road
users, remember to switch off the rear
fog light when it is no longer needed.

The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
off.

5 6

Rear fog lights

With the lights on, turn

Special case

Using the front and/or rear fog
lights when automatic operation
of dipped headlights is activated.

Turning on the fog lights

It is necessary to select the dipped
headlights position before setting
centre ring 6 in fog lights position.

Turning off the fog lights

Bring the centre ring 6 back to posi­tion 0 and turn the end of the stalk 1
from the dipped beam headlight po­sition to position 0 to switch auto­matic operation of the dipped beam
headlights back on.

1.69

ELECTRIC BEAM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

A

Examples of the adjustment

position of control A

Standard chassis Long chassis

5 seater 7 seater 5 seater 7 seater

On equipped vehicles, control A allows
you to adjust the height of the beams
according to the load.

Turn control A downwards to lower the
headlights and upwards to raise them.

Adjustment is automatic on other ver­sions.

1.70

Driver alone or with front
passenger

Driver with a front passenger
and passengers in the rear

Driver with a front passenger,
all rear passengers

Driver with a front passenger,
all rear passengers and
luggage

Driver with luggage or load
reaching the maximum
permissible all-up weight

0 0 0 0

1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3

4 4 4 4

WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (1/2)

1

A
B

C

D

n

windscreen wipers

With the ignition on, move stalk 1

A park

B intermittent wiping

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

Vehicle fitted
with intermittent

The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. You can
vary the time between sweeps by
turning the centre ring on stalk 1.

1

Special note
When driving the vehicle, the wiping

speed slows down whenever the ve­hicle stops. For example, fast wiping
speed will slow to normal wiping speed.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed originally
selected.

If stalk 1 is operated, it overrides and
cancels the automatic function.

Vehicle fitted with front
windscreen wiper rain sensor

With the ignition on, move stalk 1

A park

B “automatic wiper function” posi-

tion

When this position is selected, the
system detects water on the wind­screen and triggers the wipers at a
suitable wiping speed.

The centre ring on stalk 1 enables
you to vary the sensitivity of the au-

tomatic wiping from – to ■ :

– represents minimum sensitivity

■ represents maximum sensitivity.

C normal wiping speed

D fast wiping speed

1.71

WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (2/2)

1

A

Windscreen washer,
headlight washers

With the ignition on, pull stalk 1 towards
you.

– Headlights off

The windscreen washer will be acti­vated.

– Headlights on

The headlight washers will be acti­vated at the same time.

In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).

If the wipers do not work, contact an
approved dealer.

Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Replace the wiper blades as
soon as they begin to lose efficiency
(approximately once a year).

Before any action involving
the windscreen (washing
the vehicle, de-icing, clean­ing the windscreen, etc.)

return stalk 1 to position A (park).
Risk of injury and/or damage.

When working in the engine

compartment, ensure that

the windscreen wiper stalk

is in the park position.
Risk of injury.

Before washing the vehicle,

bring the stalk to position A

(park) to avoid the risk of

damage to the blades when
automatic wiping is activated.

1.72

REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE

1

Y

With the ignition on, turn the end of
stalk 1 to align mark 2 with the symbol.

p

end of stalk 1 to align mark 2 with the
symbol.

When the stalk is released, it returns to
the rear screen wiper position.

Rear screen wiper with
timer

Rear screen wash/wipe

With the ignition on, turn the

2

1

Special note

If the windscreen wipers are opera­tional when you select reverse gear, the
rear screen is wiped intermittently.

Check the condition of the wiper
blades. You are responsible for their
service life:

– they must remain clean: clean

the blades, windscreen and
rear screen regularly with soapy
water;

– do not use them when the wind-

screen or rear screen are dry;

– free them from the windscreen or

rear screen when they have not
been used for a long time.

In all cases, replace them as soon
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap­proximately once a year.

Before using the rear wiper, check
that no object obstructs the travel of
the blade.

Do not use the wiper arm to open or
close the tailgate.

In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).

1.73

FUEL TANK (1/3)

A

Fuel grade

B

C

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each
country and which complies with the
specifications given on the label C on
cover A. Please refer to the information
on “Engine specifications” in Section 6.

Diesel versions

It is essential to use diesel fuel that
conforms with the information given on
the label C inside cover A.

The fuel tank must be filled with the ig­nition off.

Capacity of fuel tank: 80 litres ap­proximately.

To open flap A, press on the area
shown by the arrow.

The flap opens a little. Twist it to open
fully.

The filler cap is incorporated in the filler
neck.

1.74

Special feature of the hands-free
card

The flap locks a few minutes after the
other doors on the vehicle.

Never press valve B with
your fingers.
Do not wash the filler
area with a high-pressure

washer.

Petrol versions

It is essential to use unleaded petrol.
The octane rating (RON) must comply
with the information given on the label C
on the cover A. Refer to Section 6 for
information on “Engine specifications”.

FUEL TANK (2/3)

Vehicles running on ethanol­based fuel

It is essential to use unleaded petrol or
fuel containing a maximum of 85% eth­anol (E85).

In very cold conditions, it may be very
difficult or even impossible to start the
engine. To avoid this problem, use un­leaded petrol or, on equipped vehicles,
use the heater integrated in the engine:
connect the special end of the exten­sion piece supplied into the socket in­tegrated into the radiator grille and the
other end into a 220V socket for at least
6 hours before starting.
NB: you may notice an increase in fuel
consumption with this type of fuel.

Do not mix even small
amounts of petrol (un­leaded or E85) with diesel.

Do not use ethanol-based
fuel if your vehicle is not compatible
with this fuel.
Do not add any additives to the fuel,
you risk damaging the engine.

Filling with fuel

Insert the nozzle to open valve B and
insert it fully before turning it on to fill
the fuel tank (risk of splashing).

Keep the nozzle in this position through­out the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically
at the end of the filling procedure, a
maximum of two further filling attempts
may be made, as there must be suffi­cient space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.

Make sure that no water enters the fuel
tank during filling. Valve B and its sur­round must remain clean.

Petrol versions

Using leaded petrol will damage the
antipollution system and may lead to a
loss of warranty.

To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a
foolproof system which only allows

the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be
used (at the pump).

Persistent smell of
fuel

If you notice a persistent

smell of fuel you should:
– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers
to leave the vehicle and to keep
away from traffic;

– contact an approved Dealer.

No modifications what­soever are permitted on
any part of the fuel supply

system (electronic unit,
wiring, fuel circuit, injector, protec­tive covers, etc.) as this may be
dangerous (unless undertaken by
qualified Network personnel).

1.75

FUEL TANK (3/3)

A

Special circumstances

If the RENAULT card is faulty, it is pos­sible to unlock flap A by manually op­erating unlocking rod 1 (inside the lug­gage compartment).

1

1.76

Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2

Starting/stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3

Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6

Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8

Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Advice on emission control/fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15

Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16

Electronic Stability Programme: ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.20

Traction control: ASR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21

Anti-lock braking system: ABS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23

Emergency brake assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.29

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.33

Using the automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.37

2.1

RUNNING IN

– Petrol version

For the first 600 miles (1,000 km), do
not exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in the
highest gear, or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.

You may only expect top performance
from your vehicle after 1,800 miles
(3,000 km).

Service intervals: please refer to your
vehicle’s maintenance document.

– Diesel version

For the first 900 miles (1,500 km),
do not exceed 2,500 rpm. After com­pleting this mileage you may drive
faster, although you may only expect
top performance after approximately
3,600 miles (6,000 km).

During the running in period, do not ac­celerate hard while the engine is still
cold and do not let the engine over-rev.

Service intervals: please refer to your
vehicle’s maintenance document.

2.2

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (1/3)

1

“Stop”, “Accessories” and “+
After ignition feed” positions

With the engine switched off and

without touching the pedals (brake and
clutch), press button 1 successively to
enable these positions to be selected
one after another.

Starting the engine

With the RENAULT card inside the ve­hicle (area A) but not in high-up areas
such as the sun visor, glasses holder,
etc.:
– depress the clutch pedal and press

button 1;
or
– shift the gear lever to neutral (vehicle

with a manual gearbox) or position P

or N (vehicle with an automatic gear-

box), depress the brake pedal and

press button 1.
Note: in both cases, the pedal must be
depressed throughout while the engine
is started.

Stopping the engine

When the vehicle is stationary, press
button 1; any accessories such as
audio equipment in use at that time will
continue to operate.

When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories are switched off and the

A

steering column is locked.

If there is a child (or a
pet) in the vehicle, never
leave it unattended with

the RENAULT card in the
reader. Otherwise, the child could
start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric win­dows and there is a risk that he or
she may be injured (by trapping his
or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of
serious injury.

Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer­ing, etc. and the passive safety de­vices such as air bags and preten­sioners will no longer operate.

2.3

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/3)

Limited use

– When the engine is running, a ve-

hicle door is open and the card is
outside the vehicle (for example
when the driver gets out to open the
garage door): the engine continues
to run.

– When the engine is running, the ve-

hicle doors are closed and the card
is outside the vehicle (for example
when a passenger leaves the ve­hicle and takes the RENAULT card
with them): the message “card not
detected” appears on the instrument
panel. The warning light flashes on
emergency card reader 3 and a beep
sounds when the vehicle is restarted
to warn you.

– The RENAULT card's operation

may be affected by interference
from nearby devices, such as exte­rior installations or equipment oper­ating on the same frequency as the
RENAULT card.

Hands-Free mode operating
fault

Warning light 2 and card reader 3 flash.
With the RENAULT card fully inserted in

card reader 3 (until the steering column
is heard to unlock), button 1 lights up
to confirm the engine is authorised to
start: press button 1 briefly to start the
vehicle.

2

3

1

Note: button 1 is off if you are not in a

position to start (e.g. diesel preheating,
gear selected etc.).

In both cases, the pedal must be de­pressed throughout the engine starting
phase.

Special circumstances

In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while pressing
button 1 to unlock the steering column.

When you leave your vehi­cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with

is completely switched off.

2.4

you, check that the engine

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (3/3)

“Engine start” position
(continued)

For diesel versions, wait for the pre-

heating warning light
on the instrument panel before press­ing button 1.

Once the engine starts, light 1 goes
out (the RENAULT is then locked in the
card reader, whose light goes out).

É to go out

1

3

Stopping the engine

With the vehicle stationary, briefly

press button 1: the ignition will switch
off.

For certain vehicles with automatic
gearboxes, shift the lever to park posi­tion P.

Remove the card from card reader 3.

Withdrawing the Card results in the
courtesy light coming on (when it is in
“automatic lighting” position), the steer­ing column locking and the accessories
switching off.

Note: a beep will remind you if you
have left the card in the reader when
you open the driver’s door, and the card
reader will also flash.

When you leave your vehi­cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine

is completely switched off.

If there is a child (or a

pet) in the vehicle, never

leave it unattended with

the RENAULT card in the
reader. Otherwise, the child could
start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric win­dows and there is a risk that he or
she may be injured (by trapping his
or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of
serious injury.

Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer­ing, etc. and the passive safety de­vices such as air bags and preten­sioners will no longer operate.

2.5

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

The following operating conditions
should be avoided:

– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit up,
– using leaded petrol,
– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;
– loss of power,
may cause the catalytic converter to

overheat, reducing its efficiency which

may irreparably damage it and cause
heat damage to the vehicle.

If you notice any of the above operating
faults, have the necessary repairs car­ried out as soon as possible by an ap­proved dealer.

These faults may be avoided by regu­larly taking your vehicle to an approved
Dealer at the intervals specified in the
Maintenance Service Booklet.

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con­verter, do not keep trying to start the
engine (using the start button, or by
pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the
cause of the fault.

If the fault cannot be identified, do not
continue to try and start the engine, but
contact an approved dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-

stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.6

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.

If the

ú warning light comes on,

accompanied by the message “Check
antipollution”, consult an approved
dealer as soon as possible.

When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.

This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.

Running out of fuel

After filling the tank if you have run
completely out of fuel, the engine

may be started normally on condition
that the battery is fully charged: see the
information on the “Fuel tank” in Section
1 to find out more about the special fea­tures of diesel versions fitted with com­monrail (high-pressure) injection.

However, if the engine fails to start after
a few seconds and several attempts,
contact an approved dealer.

Precautions to be taken in
winter

To avoid faults in icy weather:
– Ensure that the battery is always well

charged.

– Always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to avoid water vapour con­densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.7

ASSISTED PARKING BRAKE

2

3

1

Applying the assisted
parking brake

Manual mode

Pull out and release handle 1.

Automatic mode
(depending on country)

The electronic parking brake ensures
automatic vehicle immobilisation when
the engine is stopped by pressing

the engine start/stop button.

In all other instances, e.g. engine stall­ing, the assisted parking brake is not
applied automatically. Manual mode
must be used.

Indicator light 2 on the dashboard and
indicator light 3 on the instrument panel
light up to confirm that the assisted
parking brake is applied. Indicator
lights 3 and 2 go out when the doors
are locked. Depending on the vehicle,
the “parking brake applied” message
may appear on the instrument panel.

Note:

When the driver’s door is opened, if the
assisted parking brake is not applied,
a beep will sound and, depending on
the vehicle, the message “apply park­ing brake” appears on the instrument
panel, in this case, to immobilise the ve­hicle; you must then release handle 1.
For some country-specific versions, the
automatic application function is not
activated. Refer to the information on
“manual mode”.

Before leaving the vehi­cle, check that the assisted
parking brake is fully ap­plied.

Indicator lights 2 on the dashboard
and 3 on the instrument panel light
up to confirm that it has been ap­plied.

2

4

Releasing the assisted
parking brake

Manual mode

To release the assisted parking brake:
with the engine running, pull handle 1
while pressing unlocking button 4 and
release. Indicator lights 3 and 2 go out.

Automatic mode

The brake will be released automati­cally as soon as the vehicle starts and
accelerates.

2.8

ASSISTED PARKING BRAKE (continued)

2

1

3

Temporary stop

2

4

The assisted parking brake is not ap­plied automatically when the engine is
running.

In all cases, the assisted parking brake
can be applied manually, e.g. when
stopping at a red light or on a slope.

To do this, pull out and release handle 1.
The brake will be released automati-

cally as soon as the vehicle starts again
and accelerates.

Special cases

If you have to park on a slope or are
towing a trailer, keep handle 1 pulled
out for a few seconds to obtain the
maximum braking effect.

To park the vehicle without applying the
assisted parking brake (if there is a risk
of freezing, for example):
– with the engine running, insert the

RENAULT card into the reader or
check that it is present in the reader;

– stop the engine by pressing the

engine Start/Stop button;

– select a gear (manual gearbox) or

position P (automatic gearbox);

– pull handle 1 while pressing unlock-

ing button 4 and then release;

– remove the RENAULT card from the

card reader.

When the engine is running,

and if you leave the vehicle,

you must apply the assisted

parking brake manually.
Indicator lights 2 on the dashboard

and 3 on the instrument panel light
up to confirm that it has been ap­plied.

2.9

ASSISTED PARKING BRAKE (continued)

2

1

Versions with an automatic
gearbox

Never leave your vehicle without
moving the selector lever to position N
or P.

For safety reasons, if the lever is not in
one of these positions and the driver’s
door is open or incorrectly shut, the au­tomatic release function is deactivated.

3 5

Emergency unlocking

(battery fault or system failure).
To release the assisted parking brake:

lift cover 7 and pull handle 6 until the
unlocking noise can be heard.

This control cannot be used to reap­ply the parking brake.

After having replaced the battery, the
system will be operational from the first
manual release command.

Operating faults

– In the event of a fault, a warning

message appears on the display
(depending on the vehicle) and de­pending on the case, warning light 2
flashes and warning light 5 lights up.

6

7

– If the assisted parking brake cannot

be used, indicator light 3 flashes for
approximately 10 seconds when the
engine is started, then goes out.

Each time handle 1 is used and
each time the engine is switched off
indicator lights 2 and 3 will flash for
10 seconds.

Contact an approved dealer as soon as
possible.

Never leave a child (or a

pet) in the vehicle with the

RENAULT card in the card

reader or passenger com­partment. They could release the
parking brake and cause the vehicle
to move off unintentionally.

2.10

GEAR LEVER/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING

1

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear

With the vehicle stationary, shift the
gear lever into neutral then into reverse.

Vehicle with manual gearbox: follow the
gate drawn on the knob, and depend­ing on the vehicle, lift ring 1 against the
gear lever knob to select reverse.

The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on.

Vehicles fitted with parking distance
control: refer to the information on the
“Parking distance control” in Section 2
for details of the special features.

An impact to the underside
of the vehicle (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.

Power-assisted steering

If you have power-assisted steering
fitted, do not leave the steering wheel
at full lock while stationary as this may
damage the pump.

Variable power-assisted
steering

The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.

Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).

Never switch off the igni­tion when travelling down­hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance

is not provided).

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ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving

Your vehicle complies with criteria for
recycling and recovering vehicles at the
end of their service life which will come
into force in 2015.

Some parts of your vehicle have there­fore been designed to facilitate future
recycling.

These parts are easy to remove so
that they can be recovered and reproc­essed by recycling companies.

By virtue of its design, moderate fuel
consumption and initial settings, your
vehicle also conforms to current anti­pollution regulations. The manufac­turer is actively striving to reduce pol­lutant exhaust gas emissions and to
save energy. But the fuel consumption
of your vehicle and the level of pollutant
exhaust gas emissions are also your
responsibility. Ensure that it is main­tained and used correctly.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that failure to
respect antipollution regulations could
lead to legal action being taken against
the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing
engine, fuel supply system and exhaust
components with parts other than those
originally recommended by the manu­facturer may alter your vehicle so that
it no longer complies with antipollution
regulations.

Have your vehicle adjusted and
checked by an approved Dealer, in ac­cordance with the instructions given
in your Maintenance Service Booklet:
they will have all the equipment nec­essary for ensuring that your vehicle is
maintained to its original standard.

Engine adjustments

– ignition: this does not require ad-

justment.

– spark plugs: for optimum fuel econ-

omy, efficiency and performance
the specifications laid down by our
Design Department must be strictly
applied.

If the spark plugs have to be
changed, use the make, type and
gap specified for your vehicle’s
engine. Contact an approved dealer
for this.

– idle: this does not require adjust-

ment.

– air filter, diesel filter: a clogged ele-

ment reduces performance. It must
be replaced.

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ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (continued)

Exhaust gas monitoring
system

The exhaust gas monitoring system will
detect any operating faults in the vehi­cle’s antipollution system.

If this system malfunctions, toxic sub­stances may be released into the at­mosphere or damage may occur.

Ä

there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and goes out when the
engine is started.

– If it lights up continuously, consult

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

This warning light on the in­strument panel will indicate if

your approved dealer as soon as
possible;

until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved dealer as soon as
possible.

Driving

– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive

with a light right foot.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

Always use the highest gear possi-

ble without labouring the engine.

On versions with an automatic trans-

mission, it is preferable to keep the

gear lever in position D.

– Brake as little as possible by suitably

anticipating an obstacle or bend and
then simply releasing the accelerator
pedal.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.

– Bad weather, flooded roads.

Do not drive through floods if
the water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only
use mats adapted to the ve-

hicle that attach to the pre­installed parts, and regularly check
their mounting. Do not place several
mats on top of each other.

Risk of pedals jamming

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ADVICE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (continued)

– In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (es­pecially in city conditions) when
it is used. For vehicles fitted with
manual air conditioning, switch off
the system when it is not required.

In order to minimise consumption
and help to protect the environ­ment: it is recommended to drive

with the air vents on and the win­dows closed. If the vehicle has been
parked in the sun, open the doors
for a few moments to let the hot air
escape before starting the engine.

Advice on use

– Electricity is fuel: switch off all electri-

cal components when you no longer
need them. However (safety first),
keep your lights on when the visibil­ity is poor (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)
will increase fuel consumption by
4%.

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– Avoid using the vehicle for door-

to-door calls (short journeys with
long waits in between) because the
engine never reaches its normal op­erating temperature.

Tyres

– Under-inflated tyres increase fuel

consumption.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.14

ENVIRONMENT

Your vehicle has been designed with
respect for the environment in mind for
its entire service life: during production,
use and at the end of its life.
This commitment is illustrated by the
Renault eco² signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at
an factory which uses a progress policy
to reduce the environmental impact on
the surrounding area and nature (re­duction of water and energy consump­tion, visual and noise pollution, atmos­pheric emissions and waste water,
sorting and reusing waste).

Emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to emit
fewer greenhouse gases (CO2) while in
use, and therefore to consume less fuel
(eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to 5.3 l/100
km for a diesel vehicle).

Our vehicles are also equipped with a
particle filter system including a cata­lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and
an active carbon filter (the latter pre­vents vapour from the fuel tank being
released into the open air).

For certain diesel vehicles, this system
also has a particle filter to reduce the
volume of soot particles emitted.

Please make your own
contribution towards
protecting the environment
too

– Worn parts replaced in the course of

routine vehicle maintenance (vehi­cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter­ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or
filled with used oil) must be disposed
of through specialist organisations.

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved
centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

Recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and
95% recoverable.

To achieve these objectives, many of
the vehicle components have been de­signed to enable them to be recycled.
The materials and structures have
been carefully designed to allow these
components to be easily removed and
reprocessed by specialist companies.

In order to preserve raw material re­sources, this vehicle incorporates nu­merous parts made from recycled plas­tics or renewable materials (vegetable
or animal-derived materials such as
cotton or wool).

2.15

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR

If the vehicle is equipped with the func­tion, this system monitors the tyre pres­sure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency
spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla­tion valve which periodically measures
the tyre pressure.

The system informs the driver that the
tyres are sufficiently inflated and warns
if they are underinflated or if there is a
leak.

This function is an addi­tional driving aid.

However, the function does

not take the place of the
driver. It cannot, therefore, under
any circumstances replace the vig­ilance or the responsibility of the
driver.

Check the tyre pressures, including
the emergency spare wheel, once a
month.

The tyre pressures can be adjusted
when cold (refer to the information on

“Tyre pressure” for the values).
If tyre pressures cannot be checked

when the tyres are cold, the normal
pressures must be increased by 0.2 to

0.3 bar (or 3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

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TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR

1

1

2

Non-interchangeability of
wheels

Each of the sensors incor-

porated in the valves 1 is

dedicated to a single wheel:

under no circumstances
should you swap the wheels.

There is a risk of incorrect informa­tion which could have serious con­sequences.

A B

D

To mark the correct position of the
wheel, note the colour of ring 2 (after
cleaning, if necessary) on each valve:

A yellow ring

B black ring

C red ring

D green ring

C

Fitting tyres

(replacing tyres or fitting winter
tyres)

Since replacing tyres requires special
precautions, we advise you to contact
your approved dealer.

Reading the tyre pressure on the in­strument panel (if fitted to the vehicle).

After the vehicle’s tyre pressures have
been checked, the warning messages
on the instrument panel and/or the
values read on the trip computer and
warning system are updated once you
exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).

2.17

TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR

Emergency spare wheel

The emergency spare wheel has no
sensor, and cannot be recognised by
the system.

When it is fitted in the place of another
wheel, the system then detects an op­erating fault.

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip­ment (wheels, hubcaps, etc.).

Contact an approved dealer to find out
about accessories compatible with the
system and which may be purchased
from the brand’s accessory outlets: the
use of any other accessory could affect
the correct operation of the system.

Tyre repair products

Because the valves are specially de­signed, use only products approved by
our Technical Department.

1

Display

Display 1 on the instrument panel in­forms you of any tyre pressure faults
(flat tyre, punctured tyre, system fault,
etc.).

2.18