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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, LEFT HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Left-hand side vent
3Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
4Instruments.
5• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn
6Radio satellite controls.
7• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe.
• Trip computer information
scrolling control.
8Centre air vents.9Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
10Storage compartment.
11Passenger airbag location.
12Right-hand side air vent.
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Glove box.
15Heated rear screen switch
16Hazard warning lights switch.
17Radio location or storage
compartment
18Air conditioning controls.19Ashtray and cigarette lighter
20Handbrake
21Gear lever
22Cup holder
23Electric door locking switch
24Ignition switch
25Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
26Steering wheel height adjuster
27Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Dimmer for control lighting
• Cruise control
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
28Storage compartment
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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DRIVER’S LAYOUT, RIGHT-HAND DRIVE(continued)
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country.
1Demister outlet for left-hand
side window
2Left-hand side vent
3Passenger airbag location.
4Storage compartment.
5Display:
• Clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock and temperature,
• Radio, clock, external
temperature and navigation
system
6Centre air vents.
7Stalk for:
• direction indicators,
• exterior lights,
• front fog lights,
• rear fog lights,
• horn.
8Instruments.
9• Driver's airbag location.
• Horn10Radio satellite controls
11• Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe
• On-board computer
information readout control
12Right-hand side vents
13Demister outlet for right-hand
side vent
14Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam
adjustment
• Instrument panel lighting
dimmer
• Cruise control and speed
limiter
• Electronic Stability Program
(ESP)
15Storage compartment
16Ignition switch
17Cruise control/speed limiter
controls
18Steering wheel height adjuster19Heated rear screen switch
20Hazard warning lights switch
21Cup holder
22Handbrake
23Gear lever
24Ashtray and cigarette lighter
25Heating and ventilation
controls
26Radiolocationorstorage
compartment
27Electric door locking switch
28Glove box
29Bonnet release
30Fuse box

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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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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
Special features of diesel versions ................................................................................................................. 2.05
Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.06
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Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.09
Proactive automatic gearbox ............................................................................................................... 2.10
¬2.12
Quickshift 5 gearbox ............................................................................................................................ 2.13
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Gear lever - Handbrake - Power steering ....................................................................................................... 2.19
Anti-lock braking system ................................................................................................................................. 2.20
Cruise control-Speed limiter ............................................................................................................... 2.21
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Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........................................................................................................ 2.27 - 2.28
Traction control system ......................................................................................................................... 2.29 - 2.30

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
Economical driving
On the open road, always leave the
lever in positionD. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
that the gears change automatically
at a low engine speed.
Never use positions D3, 2, 1 and the
snow position unless special
circumstances apply.
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
place the lever in positionPwhile
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal: the automatic gearbox is in
neutral and the drive wheels are
mechanically locked by the
gearbox.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating faults
• If the lever becomes jammed in P,
even though you are depressing
the brake pedal, it can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip the coverJthen
simultaneously press the button
(located under the coverJ) and
the unlocking buttonAto move
the lever fromP.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.• If warning lightIcomes
on when the vehicle is
being driven, it is
indicating that there is a failure.
Consult a RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
• and :Ifthese
warning lights come on
simultaneously when the
vehicle is being driven, avoid
leaving the gear lever inD
position (orR) when stopping in
traffic: always return toN
position when stopped. Consult a
RENAULT Dealer as soon as
possible.
•If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down,refertothe
information on towing in section 5.

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QUICKSHIFT 5 GEARBOX(continued)
Horn
•If you keep the vehicle on a slope
for too long without applying the
brakes or handbrake, there is a
risk that the clutch will overheat.
In this event, an intermittent beep
will remind you that you should
put your foot on the brake or
apply the handbrake.
• Never leave the vehicle with the
engine running when in gear.
For safety reasons you will hear
an intermittent beep when you
open the door if you have not
shifted into neutral or you have
not switched off the ignition or
pressed the brake pedal.• Your vehicle will not start:
you can start the engine when the
vehicle is moving if the battery is
not discharged (display lit up).
Proceed as before:
- switch on the ignition
- select neutral
- push or tow the car or run it
down a slope until you reach the
speed at which the warning
buzzer is activated. This will
indicate that moving the
selector lever forwards will
engage the gear most suited to
starting the engine.
Note:never attempt this in reverse.
Operating faults
When driving,ifthis
warning light comes on, it
indicates a fault in the
system.
In most cases, you may still drive
the vehicle, although it will not
function perfectly. However, you
should consult a Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
Towing a vehicle with a
sequential gearbox
If the gearbox is stuck in a gear:
- switch on the ignition
- select neutral with yourfoot on
the brake
- check that the gearbox is in neutral
(by pushing the vehicle, for
example).
If you cannot find neutral you must
tow the vehicle with the front
wheels raised.
Towing should always take place
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GEAR LEVER HANDBRAKEPOWER ASSISTED STEERING
To select reverse
(vehicle stationary)
Move the lever to neutral, then lift
up ring1against the gear lever knob
to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights illuminate as
soon as reverse gear is selected
(ignition on).
To release
Pull the lever up slightly, press in
button2and lower the lever to the
floor.
If you are driving with the
handbrake incorrectly released, the
red warning light on the instrument
panel will remain illuminated.
To apply
Pull the lever upwards.
The lever should travel about 10
notches to hold the vehicle. Your
vehicle has 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.Never leave the steering on full lock
when the vehicle is parked (risk of
damaging the power assisted
steering pump).
Never switch off the
engine when travelling
downhill, and avoid
doing so when driving in
general (power steering and
brake servo will not function).

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CHANGING A WHEEL
•Remove the wheel embellisher
(see section on embellishers).
• Use the wheelbrace1to loosen
the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it so
that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid
underneath the jacking point
under the body, nearest the wheel
concerned.
• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plate if on soft ground.• Insert the end of the wheelbrace2
into the jack3and turn a few
times to lift the wheel off the
ground:
• Remove the bolts.
• Take off the wheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse, orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired if possible)
by a specialist.