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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
• Engine oil level indicator
The vehicle must be parked
on level ground and the
engine should have been
switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an
accurate reading.
For approximately 30 seconds
after the ignition has been
switched on:
-iftheleveliscorrect,the
display will show “oil OK”
Special feature:to gain a
more accurate reading of
the level, press the trip
mileage reset button or the
information scroll button
on the on-board computer
during these 30 seconds (on
the stalk on the right-hand
side of the steering wheel).
The squares which appear
on the display indicate the
level. The number of
squares displayed is
reduced as the oil level
drops and they are replaced
by a dash.To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again.
- When the level is at a
minimum,thedashesand
the word “ oil” flash, “ OK” is
no longer displayed and the
SERV warning will
illuminate.
It is vital to top up the oil as
soon as possible.
• On-board computer
Canbereadapproximately
30 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
Refer to the information in
section 1 on the on-board
computer.8Multifunction key
Press repeatedly on the key to
select information on the
display, or to reset the on-board
computer trip mileage
counter(s).
STOP light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
This lights up together with
one of the warning lights:
Engine immobiliser
system indicator light
This light has several
functions.
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
section 1.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If these warning lights illuminate,
you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9SERVICE 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:
Tell-tale light for
left-hand direction
indicator
Low 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
indicators9Warning light for
serious injection
incident/
Coolant temperature warning
light
• Warning light for serious
injection incident
If it flashes when you are
driving, it indicates that the
engine is overheating or there
is a fault in the injection
system. Stop at once, switch
off the ignition and call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
•Coolant temperature
warning light
If this light illuminates
(permanent illumination)
when you are driving, stop
the vehicle. If the needle4on
the temperature gauge is in
zone4a, call a Renault
Dealer. If this is not the case,
continue driving and consult
a Renault Dealer at the
earliest opportunity.9Electronic fault
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, there is
an electrical or
electronic fault. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
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.
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
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If these warning lights illuminate,
you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
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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” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
This lights up when the
handbrake is applied and then
goes out again.
If it lights up under braking at
the same time as STOP warning
light comes on, it indicates that
the fluid level is low in one of
the circuits. Press the button.
10Lights linked to the function
and/or failure of the automatic
gearbox.
Refer to the information on the
proactive automatic gearbox in
section 2.11Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
comes on when the ignition
isswitchedonandgoesout
within 3 seconds.
• If it remains lit, 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 lights up when
the ignition is switched on and
goes out within 3 seconds. If it
lights up when you are driving,
it indicates an incident 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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REAR VIEW MIRRORS(continued)STEERING WHEEL
Interior rear view mirror
This is adjustable. When driving at
night, to avoid being blinded by the
headlights of the vehicle behind,
lower the small lever1located
behind the rear view mirror.On certain vehicles, the position of
the steering wheel is adjustable.
Adjustment
Lift lever2and put the steering
wheel in the required position;
lower the lever to lock the steering
wheel in place.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is
stationary.When power assisted steering is
fitted, never leave the steering
wheel on full lock when the
vehicle is parked as this may
damage the pump.
Never switch off the ignition when
travelling downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in general
(power steering and brake servo
will not function).
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HORN AND WARNING LIGHTS
Horn
Press buttons1or2on the steering
wheel bossA.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk3towards you at right
angles to flash the headlights, even
if the lights are not in use.
“Hazard” warning lights
Press switch4.
This switch illuminates all four
direction indicators simultaneously.
It is to be used to warn other road
users if you:
• are obliged to stop for any reason
beyond your control in a
forbidden location,
• are obliged to drive under
particular conditions.
Direction indicators
Move stalk3parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are
going to turn.
When driving on a motorway, the
steering wheel is not usually turned
sufficiently to return the stalk
to0automatically. There is an
intermediate position in which the
stalk may be held when changing
lanes.
It will return automatically to0
when released.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Side lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align with mark3opposite the
symbol.
The instrument panel will
illuminate. The intensity may be
adjusted by turning tumblewheel2,
if the vehicle is equipped with this
facility.
Headlight dipped beams
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1to
align mark3opposite the symbol.
A tell-tale light will illuminate on
the instrument panel.
Headlight main beams
With stalk1in the dipped
headlight position, pull the stalk
towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
illuminated, a tell-tale light is
illuminated on the instrument
panel.
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you
again.
Switching off the lights
Tu r n t h e e n d o f s t a l k1back
to its original position.
“Lights on” warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
the driver’s door is opened and the
lights are left switched on after the
ignition has been switched off (to
prevent discharge of the battery).
Before driving at night,
check that the electrical
equipment is in good
condition and adjust the
headlight beams (if your vehicle
is not carrying its normal load).
