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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Not used
orOver-revving warning
light
Indicates that you need
to change gear.
Not used
Air bag warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes after a few
seconds.
If it does not illuminate when
the ignition is turned on or if it
flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Rear fog light warning
light
Front fog lights
warning light1Not used
2Rev counter
(scale ×100)
Up to 3000 rpm (or 2500 rpm
on diesel versions),engine
speed not to be exceeded in the
intermediate gears for
economical driving
3Fuel level gauge
4Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone4a.
Under severe conditions the
needle may enter this area. This
is not serious unless warning
light illuminates.
5Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)6Not used
Low screen wash/wipe
fluid level warning
light
Fill up with fuel as soon as
soon as possible.
Not used
Headlight main beam
indicator light
Headlight dipped beam
indicator light
Windscreen demisting
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
7Multifunction display
• Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
should have been switched off
forsometimetoobtainan
accurate level reading.
When ignition has been
switched on for approximately
30 seconds:
-if the level is correct,the
display will show “oil OK”
(Togainamoreprecise
indication of the level, press
the trip milometer reset
button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer for vehicles fitted
with this function. The
squares which appear on the
display indicate the level.
The number of squares
displayed reduces as the oil
level drops and they are
replaced by a dash.
To move to onboard
computer reading, press the
button again).
-if the level is at its minimum,
the word “OK” will not
appear on the display, the
dashes and the word “oil”
will flash and the SERV
warning light will illuminate.
It is vital to top up the oil as
soon as possible.7• Total mileage and trip
mileage recorder
Canbereadapproximately
30 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
or
• On board computer display
After 30 seconds, the display
will toggle depending on the
onboard computer: see the
“onboard computer” para-
graph in section 1.
8Multifunction key
• Display selection
Press briefly to move from
the total mileage to the trip
mileage and vice versa.
•Trip mileage reset button
Once the display of the the
trip mileage is selected, press
the button and hold it down.
9STOP light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
This illuminates together with
one of the warning lights:9Engine immobiliser
warning light
This light has several
functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Indicator light for
left-hand direction
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.9Heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version)and
electronic incident
warning light(on petrol
and diesel versions).
• Heater plugs “on”
(on diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.
•Electronic incident warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions)
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates an
electric or electronic fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.9Coolant temperature
warning light
It extinguishes as
soon as the engine starts. If it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop and let the engine
idle for a minute or two. The
temperature should drop. If it
does not, stop the engine and
check the coolant level (having
let the engine cool down). Call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer if necessary.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish
as soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Not used
Handbrake “on”
warning light and fault
sensor indicator light
on the brake circuit.
If it illuminates when the
brakes are applied, it indicates
that the fluid level in the circuit
is low. It may be dangerous to
continue driving. Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer.
10Lights linked to the function
and/or failure of the automatic
gearbox.
Refertotheinformationonthe
proactive automatic gearbox in
section 2.11Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
illuminates when the ignition
is switched on and
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
•Ifitilluminates
continuously, consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
• If it flashes, reduce the
engine speed until the light
stops flashing. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the information on
anti-pollution, fuel economy
and driving in section 2.11Anti-lock brake
warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched on and
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates an fault in
the anti-lock braking system.
Braking will then occur
normally, without the anti-lock
system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.

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WINDSCREEN WASHERS / WIPERS
Front wiper
Ignition on, move stalk1
parallel to the steering wheel:
•APark.
•BIntermittent wipe.
Between wipes, the blades will
stop for several seconds.
Depending on version, it may
be possible to alter the time
between wipes by turning the
central ring2of stalk1.
•CContinuous slow wiping.
•DContinuous fast wiping.In freezing conditions, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck to the
windscreen (risk of overheating the
motor).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change them as soon as they
become less efficient: approximately
once a year.
If you turn the engine off before
stopping the wipers (positionA)the
blades may stop anywhere on the
windscreen.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washer
Ignition on, pull stalkEtowards you.
• Headlights off
The windscreen washers will
activate.
• Headlights on
The headlight washers will also
be activated.

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DE-ICING / DEMISTING
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press button1(the warning light
illuminates on the instrument panel).
This function ensures the de-icing
and demisting of the rear screen and
the heated external rear view mirrors
(if the vehicle is fitted with them).
Thefunctionisstopped:
- automatically after 15 minutes
operation,
- by pressing button1again (the
warning light extinguishes).
Demisting the windscreen
Move control2: to position .
To improve efficiency, close the
dashboard vents.
All the air flow is now directed to
the windscreen demisting outlets
and the front side window demisters.

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RUNNING IN IGNITION SWITCH
Petrol version
For the first625 miles(1,000 km), do
not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the
highest gear or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
After 625 miles(1,000 km), you may
drive your car normally, but it is
only after 1,500 miles (3,000 km)
have been covered that you may
reasonably expect full performance.
Service intervals:refer to the vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Diesel version
For the first750 miles(1,500 km), do
not exceed 2,500 rpm. On completion
of this mileage you may drive faster,
but the vehicle will only provide top
performance after approximately
4,000 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
rev too high.
Service intervals:refer to the vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.“Stop” position and anti-theft lock
applied St
To lock, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the latch clicks
as it engages in the steering column.
To unlock, turn the key and steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
The ignition is switched off. Any
accessories (radio...) will continue
to function.“Ignition on” position M
The ignition is on:
• petrol version:the engine may be
started
• diesel version:the heater plugs
are on.
“Start” position D
If the engine does not start, turn the
key back before activating the starter
motor again. Release the key as soon
as the engine starts.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
OVehicles with an automatic
transmission
Refer to the paragraph
“Automatic transmission” in
section 2.
Vehicles with an immobiliser
system
In very cold conditions
(temperature below than –20°C):
so that it is easier to start the
engine, switch on the ignition for
several secondsbeforestarting
the engine.
Ensure the immobiliser system is
not operational. Refer to section
1 “immobiliser system”.
OPetrol injection
Engine cold or hot
- Turn the key to the start
positionwithout accelerating
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
ODiesel injection
Engine cold or warm
Turn the key to the “Ignition on”
positionMand hold it there until
the preheating warning light
extinguishes (the colder the
engine, the more preheating is
required).
Turn the key to the “Start”
positionDand hold it there for
periods of a maximum of 10
seconds, until the engine starts.
In cold weather (below –10°C)
press down the clutch pedal and
accelerate fully while activating
the starter. After releasing the
key, when the engine has gained
speed, lift your foot off the
accelerator to let the engine
return to idling speed. Allow the
engine to idle for a few seconds
before removing your foot from
the clutch pedal.Hot engine
Turn the key directly to the “Start”
position. If the engine does not start
first time, repeat the operation using
preheating.
Do not allow the engine to race; let it
idle for a few moments.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, return the
key to the “Stop” position.
If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the key in
the ignition it would be possible to operate the electrical equipment such as the windows and there is a risk
that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely.Once the engine has stopped, the power
steering, brake servo and passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate. When the
key has been removed, the steering will lock.