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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depen\
d on the vehicle equipment and country.
9 Warning light
This lights up when the engine is
started and goes out after a few
seconds.
It can light up with other
warning lights or messages on
the instrument panel.
If it comes on when the vehicle
is being driven, it is advisable to
visit your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
10 Coolant temperature indicator
During normal operation, the
needle should be located before
zone a.
Under harsh operating conditions
the needle may approach this
zone.
This is not serious unless the
ûwarning light comes on,
accompanied by a message on
the instrument panel and a beep.
11gFront fog light indicator
light
fRear fog light indicator
light
kDipped beam headlights
warning light
áMain beam headlight
indicator light
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INSTRUMENT PANEL (continued)
The presence and operation of the indicator lights described below depend\
on the vehicle equipment and country.
8êEngine immobiliser
indicator light
Refer to the information
on the engine immobiliser in
Section 1.
9 Warning light
This lights up when the engine is
started and goes out after a few
seconds. It can light up with
other warning lights or messages
on the instrument panel.
If it comes on when the vehicle
is being driven, it is advisable to
visit your RENAULT Dealer as
soon as possible.
10 Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle should
be outside area a. Under severe
conditions, the needle may enter
this area. This is not serious
unless the
ûwarning light
comes on, accompanied by a
message on the instrument panel
and a beep.
11gFront fog light indicator
light
fRear fog light indicator
light
kDipped beam headlights
warning light
áMain beam headlight
indicator light
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REAR-VIEW MIRRORS
Interior rear-view mirror
Its position can be adjusted. For
night driving, to avoid being dazzled
by the headlights of the car behind
you, move the small lever 1located
behind the mirror.
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror 2
The rear-view mirror darkens
automatically at night when you are
followed by a vehicle with lights
(main beam headlights).
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THE HORN AND HAZARD LIGHTS
Horn
Press the steering wheel boss A.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1towards you to flash the
headlights, even if the lights are not
in use.
Hazard warning lights éPress switch 2.
This switch illuminates all four
direction indicators and the side-
mounted indicators simultaneously.
Only use this function to warn other
road users if:
 you are obliged to stop for any reason beyond your control in an
unusual or prohibited location,
 you are obliged to drive under special conditions.
“Danger” Signal (continued)
Depending on the vehicle, the
hazard warning lights may come on
automatically under deliberate
heavy deceleration.
In this case, the hazard warning
lights may be switched off by
pressing switch 2once.
Direction indicators
Shift stalk 1parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are
going to turn.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel manoeuvres are
generally inadequate for automatically
bringing the stalk back to 0. There is an
intermediate position in which you
must keep the stalk during the
manoeuvre.
By releasing the stalk, it automatically
returns to 0.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS
Switching on the side ulights
Turn the end of switch stalk 1until
the symbol is opposite mark 4.
The instrument panel will light up.
The brightness can be adjusted by
turning control knob 2.
Switching on the dipped kbeam headlights
Manual operation
Turn the end of switch stalk 1until
the symbol is opposite mark 4.
In all cases, an indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on. Automatic operation (depending on
vehicle)
With the engine running, the dipped
beam headlights are switched on or
off automatically depending on the
level of ambient light, without the
need to operate stalk
1(position 0).
This function can be deactivated or
reactivated.
- To activate it , press button 3for at
least four seconds. The message
“Auto lights ON” is displayed on
the instrument panel.
- To deactivate it, with the engine
switched off , press button 3for at
least four seconds. The message
“Auto lights OFF” is displayed on
the instrument panel.
If stalk 1is operated, it overrides
and cancels the automatic function
temporarily.
Before driving at night, check that the electrical equipment is operatin\
g correctly and adjust the headlight
beams (if your vehicle is not carrying its normal load). In general, c\
heck that the lights are not obscured (by dirt,
mud, snow or objects which could cover them).
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (continued)Switching off the lights
Manual operation
There are two possibilities:
- return stalk 1to its original
position;
- the lights go out when the engine is stopped, when the driver’s door is
opened or when the vehicle is
locked. In this case, the next time
the engine is started the lights will
be switched back on according to
the position of the stalk 1.
Automatic operation (depending on
vehicle)
The lights go out when the engine is
stopped, when the driver’s door is
opened or when the vehicle is
locked.
Lights on warning buzzer
If the lights are on after the engine is
switched off, a warning beep sounds
when the driver’s door is opened to
warn you that the lights are still on.
See me home lighting function
This function (useful, for example,
to light the way when opening a
gate, a garage door, etc.), enables you
to temporarily switch on the dipped
beam headlights.
With the engine and the lights
switched off
, and the end of the
switch stalk 1 in position 0, pull the
switch stalk 1towards you: the
dipped beam headlights are
switched on for approximately
thirty seconds.
This action may be carried out no
more than four times for a maximum
lighting period of two minutes.
To switch off the lights before they
go out automatically, turn the end of
stalk 1, then return it to position 0.
Switching on the main ábeam headlights
With the dipped beam headlights lit,
pull the stalk towards you.
When the main beam headlights are
lit up, an indicator light lights up on
the instrument panel.
To return to the dipped headlight
position, pull the stalk towards you.
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ELECTRIC BEAM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
On vehicles equipped with this
function, control knob Aallows you
to adjust the height of the headlight
beams according to the vehicle load.
Turn control Adownwards to lower
the headlights and upwards to raise
them.
Adjustment is automatic on other
versions.
Control Aadjustment position
Versions 3 door - 5 door Utility version
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Before washing the vehicle,
bring the stalk to position A
(park) to avoid the risk of
damage to the blades when
automatic wiping is activated.
WINDSCREEN WASH/WIPE (continued)
In frosty weather, make sure that
the wiper blades are not stuck by
ice (risk of motor overheating).
Keep an eye on the condition of
the blades. Replace the wiper
blades as soon as they begin to
lose efficiency (approximately
once a year).
Clean your windscreen regularly.
If you switch off the ignition
before switching off the
windscreen wiper (position A)
the blades will stop at random on
the windscreen.
Windscreen washer, headlight
washer
With the ignition on, pull stalk 1
towards you.
 Headlights switched off
A short press triggers one sweep
cycle of the wiper.
A longer press triggers three
sweeps followed by a final sweep
after several seconds.  Headlights on
The headlight washers will be
activated at the same time.
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