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WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE
Windscreen wiper
With the ignition on, turn
handle1
•AOff
•BIntermittent wiping
The wipers will pause for several
seconds between sweeps. The
sweep interval may be varied by
turning the central ring on the
stalk switch1:
•CNormal wiping speed
•DFast wiping speed
Vehicles with automatic
selection of wiping speed
If a wiping speed is selectedwhen
driving, the wiping speed is
reduced to the lower speed when
the car stops:
• from fast wiping speed the speed
will change to normal wiping
speed;
• from normal wiping speed the
speed will change to intermittent
wiping.
As soon as the vehicle moves off,
wiping will return to the speed
originally selected.
When the vehicle is stationary:If
stalk switch1is operated, it
overrides and cancels automatic
operation.
Note:
If for any reason the wipers cannot
move (e.g. stuck to windscreen by
ice), the system will automatically
cut off the power supply to the
wipers.
Windscreen washer,
headlight washers
With the ignition on, pull the stalk1
towards you.
Press briefly to engage one sweep of
the wiper, press hold to engage three
sweeps.
•Carlightsoff
The windscreen washer will be
activated.
•Carlightson
The headlight washers will be
activated at the same time.
In frosty weather, make sure the
wiper blades are not stuck by ice
(risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of the
blades. Change the wiper blades as
soon as they become less efficient
(approximately once a year).
If you switch off the ignition before
switching off the windscreen wiper
(positionA) the blades will stop
randomly on the windscreen.
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FUEL TANK
Useful capacity of fuel tank:
Approx. 13.2 gallons(60 litres).
There is a cap holder1on the filler
flap for holding the cap when filling
the tank.Fuel filler cap:it is of a
special type. If you have to
change it, make sure the
new cap is of the same type.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Never handle the cap near a source
of heat or a flame.
System for cutting off fuel supply
in the event of a severe impact
Refer to section 5 for information
on the system which cuts off the
fuel supply in the event of a severe
impact.
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FUEL TANK(continued)
Fuel grade
Use the fuel which corresponds to
the grade defined by the standards
of the country you are in.
Refer to “Engine specifications”.
Any operation on or
modification to the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit,
injector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the
safety risks it may entail (except
for qualified staff from the
Renault network).
Filling with fuel
Only useunleadedfuel.
Using leaded petrol will damage the
anti-pollution 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 valve whichonly
allows the nozzle for unleaded
petrol to be used(at the petrol
pump).
- Insert the nozzleas far as it will go
so as to open the valve.
- Start to fill the tank with fuel and
keep the nozzle in this position
throughout the entire filling
operation.
No more than two filling
operations may be made after the
fuel feed has switched off
automatically for the first time
because there must be sufficient
space in the fuel tank to allow for
expansion.
Persistent fuel odour
Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel
supply circuit. If a persistent fuel
odour occurs you should:
•stop the vehicle if traffic
conditions allow and switch off
the ignition;
• switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask your passengers to
leave the vehicle and stay clear of
the traffic;
• do not operate on or restart the
vehicle before it has been
inspected by qualified staff from
the Renault network.
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Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in/Ignition switch .............................................................................................................................. 2.02
Starting the engine/Stopping the engine ........................................................................................................ 2.03
Special features of petrol versions .................................................................................................................. 2.04
Gear lever/Handbrake/Power assisted steering .............................................................................................. 2.05
Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.06
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Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.09
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................................................................................... 2.10
¬2.16
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ............................................................................................................ 2.16 - 2.17
Emergency brake assistance ............................................................................................................................. 2.18
Using the automatic gearbox .............................................................................................................. 2.19
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RUNNING IN IGNITION SWITCH
For the first625 miles (1000 km)do
not exceed 70 mph (130 km/h) in
the highest gear or 3000 to
3500 rpm.
On completion of625 miles
(1000 km)you may use your car
normally. However, it is only after
1500 miles (3000 km) have been
covered that you may reasonably
expect full performance.
Service intervals:Refer to your
servicing booklet for details about
service intervals.
“Stop” position (St) and anti-theft
lock applied
To lock: remove the key and turn
steering wheel slightly until the
latch engages in the steering
column.
To unlock: turn key and steering
wheel slightly.
“Auxiliaries” position A
The ignition is switched off. Any
auxiliaries fitted will still have a
current supply (example: radio).“Ignition on” position M
The ignition is switched on: the
engine may be started.
“Start position” D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned
back before the starter can be
activated again. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
In the case of an automatic
transmission
Refer to the information on
automatic transmissions in section 2.
Special feature on vehicles equipped
with an engine immobiliser system
In very cold conditions (temperatures
below –20°C): so that it is easier to
start the engine, switch on the
ignition for several secondsbefore
starting the engine.
Make sure the engine immobiliser is
not activated (see section 1 on the
engine immobiliser).
Petrol injection
Turn the key to the “start” position
without accelerating.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.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
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.
Stopping the engine
With the engine at idling, turn the key
back to the “stop” position.
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SPECIAL POINTS RELATING TO PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions
may cause the catalytic converter to
overheat and thus reduce its
efficiencyor even destroy it and
cause heat damage to the vehicle:
• Driving for a long time with the
low fuel level warning light
illuminated;
• Faulty ignition, running out of
fuel or spark plug disconnected
occurring as engine misfiring and
snatches when driving;
• Using leaded petrol;
• Using lubrication additives or
fuel which is not approved by
Renault;
• Loss of power;
• The fitting of non-recognised
security systems which have been
integrated into the fuel injection
system for immobilisation
purposes;
• Bump starting the vehicle, as
unburntpetrolinthesystemmay
affect the catalyst if the car does
not start quickly. However, jump
starting with jump leads across
the battery is permissible.If you note any of the above
incidents, have the necessary
repairs carried out as soon as
possible by your Renault Dealer.
Theseincidentsmaybeavoidedby
taking your vehicle regularly to
your Renault Dealer at the intervals
specified in your servicing booklet.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic
converter,do not keep trying to
startthe engine (using the ignition
key, or by pushing or pulling the
vehicle)without having identified
and corrected the starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do
not persist in attempting to start the
engine. Call a Renault Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible substancesormaterialssuchasgrassor
leaves can come into contact with a
hot exhaust system.
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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKE POWER STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then
position the lever in reverse.
Ring1has to be lifted up to the gear
lever knob to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights will illuminate
as soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).To release:
Pull the lever up slightly, press
button2and then lower the lever to
the floor.
Theredwarninglightonthe
instrument panel will illuminate if
you are driving with an incorrectly
released handbrake.
To apply:
Pull the lever up.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the car. Your vehicle
is fitted with self-adjusting rear
brake shoes and the handbrake
should only be adjusted during a
brake overhaul.
When the vehicle is
stationary, make sure
that the handbrake is
properly applied so that
the vehicle does not move
unintentionally.
Make sure the handbrake is
properly released when driving,
otherwise overheating may
occur.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).