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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a Renault Dealer in the near future.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights, described below, depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9STOP 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 performs
several functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in Section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This lights up when the
ignition is switched on
and goes out after a few
seconds. If it lights up when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It lights up together with one of
the warning lights:9Left turn signal
indicator light
Low fuel level warning
light
It goes out as soon as
the engine starts.
If it lights up or remains lit, fill
up with fuel as soon as
possible.
Right turn signal
indicator light
Electronic Stability
Program (ESP) and
traction control
indicator light
There are several reasons for
this warning light coming on:
see Section 2 for information
on the Electronic Stability
Program: ESP and the Traction
control system.9Preheating/electronic
fault or water
in the diesel
warning light.
• Preheating indicator light
This light should come on
when the ignition key is in
positionM; it indicates that
the heater plugs are
functioning. It goes out after
preheating is sufficient and
the engine can be started.
•Electronic fault/or water
present in the diesel warning
light
If it comes on while driving,
it indicates an electronic
fault or that water is present
in the fuel. Consult your
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a Renault Dealer in the near future.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Coolant temperature
warning light
If this lights up when
the vehicle is being driven, it
indicates that the engine is
overheating. Stop and allow the
engine to run at idle speed 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.
Oil pressure warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts; if it lights
up 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.9Battery charge warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts.
If it lights up when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit incident
warning light.
If it lights up 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.10Warning lights relating to the
operation of and/or faults in
the automatic gearbox or
Quickshift 5.
Refer to the information on
automatic gearbox in section 2.
11Variable
power-assisted steering
warning light
It goes out as soon as the engine
starts. If it lights up when you
are driving, this indicates a
fault in the system. Consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Side lights
Turn the end of stalk1to
align the symbol opposite the
mark3.
The instrument panel lights up. The
brightness of the lights can be
modified by turning wheel2,ifthis
feature is fitted to the vehicle.
Dipped beam headlights
Automatic operation
With the engine running, vehicles
fitted with alight sensor,the
dipped beam headlights light up
automatically as light begins to
fade; stalk1does not need to be
turned (position 0).
To deactivate or reactivate this
function, move the end of stalk1
twice consecutively from 0 to side
light position, with the engine
stopped and the ignition on.Automatic operation (continued)
A bleep confirms the deactivation of
this function, and two bleeps
confirm its reactivation.
Manual operation
Turn the end of stalk1until the
symbol appears opposite mark3.
An indicator light lights up on the
instrument panel in all cases.
Headlight main beam
When the dipped beam
headlights are on, turn stalk1
towards you (an indicator light
lights up on the instrument panel).
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you.
Switching off the lights
Turn the end of stalk1back
to its original position.
Before setting out to drive 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). Check that the lights are not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or objects which could
cover them).
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EXTERNAL LIGHTING AND SIGNALS(continued)
Front fog lights
Turn the central ring4of
the stalk to align the symbol with
mark5.
Operation of the fog lights depends
on the external lighting selected and
a warning light will light up on the
instrument panel.
Rear fog light
Turn the central ring4
of the stalk to align the symbol with
mark5.
Operation of the rear fog light
depends on the external lighting
selected and a warning light will
light up on the instrument panel.
Remember to turn this light off
when it is no longer needed to avoid
inconveniencing other road users.The front and rear fog lights switch
off when the exterior lights are
switched off.
Special case
The front and rear fog lights do not
operate in automatic mode.
They only come on if the end of
ring1is in position or
.
Lights on warning buzzer
A warning buzzer will sound when
a front door is opened and the lights
are left on after the ignition has been
switched off (to prevent discharge
of the battery).
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DE-ICING
Heated rear screen
With the engine running,
press button1(the warning light
lights up 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 goes out).
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ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION AND HOW TO ECONOMISE ON FUEL WHEN DRIVING(continued)
Monitoring exhaust gas
The exhaust gas monitoring system
will detect any malfunctioning of
the vehicle's exhaust gas
depollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic
substances may be released into the
atmosphere or mechanical damage
may occur.
This warning light on the
instrument panel will
indicate if there are any
problems with the system:
This lights up when the ignition is
switched on and then goes out.
- If it lights up 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.
Driving
•Drive carefully for the first few
miles until the engine reaches its
normal operating temperature
rather than letting it warm up
while stationary.
• Speed is expensive.
• “Snappy” driving uses a lot of
fuel: drive with a “light right
foot”.• Brake as little as possible by
suitably anticipating an obstacle
or bend and then simply releasing
the accelerator pedal.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not overrev the engine in
intermediate gears.
Use the highest gear possible
without labouring the engine.
(On versions with an automatic
gearbox, try to always use
positionD.)
• Try not to maintain the same
speed up a hill as you would on
the level; keep your foot in the
same position on the accelerator
pedal.
• Double declutching and
accelerating before switching off
the engine are superfluous
actions in modern cars.
• Bad weather, flooded roads
Do not drive on flooded
roads if the depth of
water is above the lower
edge of the wheel rims.
