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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OSwitching the air
conditioning on and off
In automatic mode, the system
switches the air conditioning
system on or off, depending on
external weather conditions.
The automatic mode is switched
off by pressing button11;the
indicator light in button1will go
out.Button11allows you to switch the
air conditioning system on or off.
N.B.:switching on the
demisting/de-icing function
(buttons5and6) automatically
switches on the air conditioning.
OAltering blower speed
In automatic mode, the system
uses the most suitable amount of
air to reach and maintain the
desired temperature.
Press button4or7to switch off
automatic mode.
The indicator light on button1
will go out.
These buttons increase or
decrease the amount of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
In cold weather, the automatic
air conditioning system will not
start immediately at maximum
power but will increase
gradually until the engine
temperature is warm enough to
heat the passenger compartment
air. This may take between 30
seconds and several minutes.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OUsing recirculated air
Press button6;the
indicator light will come on.
In this position the air is taken
from inside the passenger
compartment and is recirculated
without admitting external air.
Recirculation of air allows the
external atmosphere to be
isolated (driving in polluted
areas).Prolonged use of the air
recirculation mode may cause the
windows to mist up or lead to
odours, as the air is not renewed.
We therefore advise you to return to
normal mode (external air) by
pressing button6as soon as air
recirculation is no longer required.
Special instructions
Switching on air recirculation
automatically switches on the air
conditioning.
The function operates periodically
if the external temperature is lower
than approximately 10°C; the
indicator light on button6will go
out after a few minutes.
The function operates permanently
if the external temperature is above
approximately 10°C; press button6
to switch off.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OSwitching the system off
Press button13
The indicator light comes on. No
more information appears on the
display3. The system is
switched off.The button isolates the
passenger compartment from the
outside atmosphere.
Press buttons1or5to return to
automatic mode.
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INTERIOR LIGHTING
LightA
Tilt light1to give:
- continuous lighting,
- lighting controlled, depending on
version, by the opening of one of
the front doors, or by one of the
four doors. It only extinguishes
when the doors concerned are
correctly closed.
LightB
Tilt switch2to give:
- Continuous lighting.
- Lighting controlled, depending on
version, by opening one of the
front doors, or by one of the four
doors. It only extinguishes when
the doors concerned are correctly
closed.
- Lighting off.
- Lighting up of map reading light3.
Adjust map reading light3to the
required position.Automatic operation of interior
lighting (depending on the vehicle)
•If the doors are unlocked using
the plip remote control, the
interior lights are switched on for
approximately 15 seconds.
• If the doors are locked using the
plip remote control, the lights are
switched off immediately.
• If the door is open (or not
properly closed), the lights are
switched on for a period of
approximately 15 minutes.
• If all the doors are closed, the
interior lights start to dim when
the ignition is switched on.
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INTERIOR LIGHTING(continued)
Front door lights4
They operate in a similar way to the
other lights.
Rear lights6
Tilt switch5to give:
- Continuous lighting.
- Lighting controlled by the opening
of one of the four doors. It only
goes out when the doors
concerned are correctly closed.
- No lighting.
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ASHTRAYS - CIGAR LIGHTER
Ashtray
To open, lift cover1.
To empty the ashtray, pull the
assembly towards you and it will be
released from its housing.
Cigar lighter
Ignition on, press in the cigar
lighter2.
It will click out by itself as soon as it
is ready. Pull it out to use it. After
use, replace it without pushing it all
the way in.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
An engine uses oil for lubrication
and to coolmoving parts and it is
sometimes necessary to top up the
level between oil changes.
However, consult your Renault
Dealer if more than 0.5 litre is
being consumed every 625 miles
(1000 km) after the running-in
period.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and always
before long journeys, to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil level
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
When ignition has been switched
on for approximately 30 seconds:
-if the level is correct, the display
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:To gain a more
precise indication of the level,
press the trip mileage counter
reset button or the information
scroll button on the on-board
computer.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed
decreases as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again.
-When the minimum oil level is
reached,the dashes and the word
“Oil” flash, and the word “OK”
disappears (display message3)
and some versions
lights up on the instrument panel.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon
as possible.
Message 1
Level
satisfactory
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)
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LEVELS
Brake fluid
This must be checked frequently,
especially if you notice even the
slightest loss in braking efficiency.
Level1
The level falls naturally as the brake
pads wear, but it should never be
allowed to fall below the
MINIMUMwarning mark.Topping up
After any operation on the
hydraulic circuit, a specialist must
replace the brake fluid.
Only use fluids approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department
and which have been taken from a
sealed container.
Fluid change frequency:Refer to
the servicing booklet for your
vehicle.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment.
