2012 RENAULT ESPACE steering wheel

indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
signals and lights .................................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Avertisseurs sonores et lumineux (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Audible and visual signals
aUdIBLe and VIsUaL sIGnaLs
Horn
Press steering wheel boss A.
Headlight flasher
To flash the headlights, even if the lights
are not on, pull stalk 1 towards you.
special case
If automatic operation for dipped head -
lights is activated, first pull stalk 1 to -
wards you to light the main beam head -
light then again to turn them off.
éHazard warning lights
Press switch 2.
This switch activates all four direction
indicators and the side indicator lights
simultaneously.
It must only be used in an emergency to
warn drivers of other vehicles that you
have had to stop in an area where stop-
ping is prohibited or unexpected, or that
you are obliged to drive under special
conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard
warning lights may come on automati -
cally under heavy deceleration. You can
switch them off by pressing switch 2.
direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
enough to return the stalk automatically
to 0. There is an intermediate position
in which the stalk may be held when
changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it automati-
cally returns to 0.
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Démarrage/arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/3)
Limited use
– When the engine is running, a ve -
hicle door is open and the card is
outside the vehicle (for example
when the driver gets out to open the
garage door): the engine continues
to run.
– When the engine is running, the ve-
hicle doors are closed and the card
is outside the vehicle (for example
when a passenger leaves the ve -
hicle and takes the RENAULT card
with them): the message “card not
detected” appears on the instrument
panel. The warning light flashes on
emergency card reader 3 and a beep
sounds when the vehicle is restarted
to warn you.
– The RENAULT card's operation
may be affected by interference
from nearby devices, such as exte -
rior installations or equipment oper -
ating on the same frequency as the
RENAULT card.
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
Hands-Free mode operating
fault
Warning light 2 and card reader 3 flash.
With the RENAULT card fully inserted in
card reader 3 (until the steering column
is heard to unlock), button 1 lights up
to confirm the engine is authorised to
start: press button 1 briefly to start the
vehicle. Note: button
1 is off if you are not in a
position to start (e.g. diesel preheating,
gear selected etc.).
In both cases, the pedal must be de -
pressed throughout the engine starting
phase.
Special circumstances
In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while pressing
button 1 to unlock the steering column.
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reverse gear selecting ........................................................... (current page)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
gear lever .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
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Levier de vitesses/Direction assistée (X81 - Renault)
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Gear lever
Power-assisted steering
GEAR LEvER/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Gear lever
Selecting reverse gear
With the vehicle stationary, shift the
gear lever into neutral then into reverse.
Vehicle with manual gearbox: follow the
gate drawn on the knob, and depend -
ing on the vehicle, lift ring 1 against the
gear lever knob to select reverse.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on.
Vehicles fitted with parking distance
control: refer to the information on the
“Parking distance control” in Section 2
for details of the special features.Power-assisted steering
If you have power-assisted steering
fitted, do not leave the steering wheel
at full lock while stationary as this may
damage the pump.
v ariable power-assisted
steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
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An impact to the underside
of the vehicle (e.g.: striking
a post, raised kerb or other
street furniture) may result
in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: de -
formation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap -
proved Dealer.

Electronic Stability Program: ESP ........ (up to the end of the DU)
ESP: Electronic Stability Program ........ (up to the end of the DU)
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Contrôle dynamique de conduite : E.S.P. avec contrôle de sous-virage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Electronic Stability Program: ESP
ELEcTRONIc STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP
This system helps to keep control of
the vehicle in critical driving situations
(avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip when
cornering, etc.) and works in conjunc -
tion with the understeer control system.
This function is an addi -
tional aid in the event of
critical driving conditions,
enabling the vehicle behav -
iour to be adapted to suit the driving
conditions.
However, the function does not take
the place of the driver. It does not
increase the vehicle’s limits and
should not encourage you to
drive more quickly.
Therefore, it can under no circum -
stances replace the vigilance or re-
sponsibility of the driver when ma -
noeuvring the vehicle (the driver
must always be ready for sudden in-
cidents which may occur when driv-
ing).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle
measure the actual direction.
The system compares the direction se-
lected by the driver and the actual di -
rection of the vehicle and corrects this
as necessary by applying the brakes
selectively and/or acting on the engine
power. When the function begins to operate,
warning light
A flashes to warn you.
If the warning light comes on accom -
panied by the “ESP deactivated” mes -
sage when the engine is started, turn
the steering wheel from lock to lock to
reinitialise the system.
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the
ESP in the case of pronounced unders-
teering (loss of front axle road holding).
Operating faults
When the system detects an operat -
ing fault the message “Check ESP” ap-
pears on the instrument panel along
with the
ú warning light and warn-
ing light A.
Consult an approved dealer.
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Système antipatinage : A.S.R. (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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TRAcTION cONTROL: ASR (2/2)
Disabling the function
In some situations (driving on very wet
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with
snow chains fitted), the system may
reduce the engine output to limit wheel -
spin. If this is not required, it is possible
to deactivate the function by pressing
switch 1.
The message “‘ESP deactivated” ap -
pears to inform you, accompanied by
warning light A.
Disabling the function also disables the
ESP function.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch 1 again.
Traction control is automatically reacti-
vated when the ignition is switched on.
Operating faults
If the system detects an operating fault,
the message “Check ESP” is displayed
on the instrument panel display along
with the
ú warning light and warn-
ing light A.
Consult an approved dealer.
If the warning light comes on accom -
panied by the “ESP deactivated” mes -
sage when the engine is started, turn
the steering wheel from lock to lock to
reinitialise the system.
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hands-free telephone integrated control ................ (current page)
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Commandes intégré de téléphone mains libres (X81 - J81 - Re\
nault)
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Hands-free telephone integrated control
HANDS-FREE TELEPHONE INTEGRATED CONTROL
Telephone holder
For vehicles fitted with a telephone
holder, it is located behind the gear
lever.
As each telephone has its own tech-
nical specifications, it is essen-
tial to select the correct holder for
the vehicle. Contact an approved
dealer.
Position for microphone 3
Refer to the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions for information on how to oper-
ate this equipment.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle documenta -
tion.
Steering wheel controls 1
and 2
Using the telephone
We remind you of the need
to conform to the legislation
in force concerning the use
of such equipment.
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Pneumatiques (X81 - Renault)
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use in winter
– chains
For safety reasons, fitting snow
chains to the rear axle is strictly
forbidden.
chains must not be fitted to tyres
which are larger than those originally
fitted to the vehicle.
Fitting new tyres
tYreS (3/3)
Chains may only be fitted
to tyres of the same size
as those originally fitted to
your vehicle.
Only certain chains can be fitted to
tyres. Consult an approved dealer.
Special note on versions fitted
with 18” wheels: snow chains
may not be fitted.
If you wish to fit snow chains, you
must use special equipment.
Consult your approved dealer.
– Snow or winter tyres
We would recommend that these be
fitted to all four wheels to ensure
that your vehicle retains maximum
adhesion.
n B: We would point out that these
tyres may sometimes have:
– a direction of travel;
– a maximum speed index which
may be lower than the maximum
speed of your vehicle.
– Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only be
used for a limited period and as laid
down by local legislation.
It is necessary to observe the speed
specified by current legislation.
These tyres must, as a minimum, be
fitted to the two wheels on the front
axle.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you contact an approved dealer
who will be able to advise you on
the choice of equipment which is
most suitable for your vehicle.
For safety reasons, this op-
eration must be carried out
by a specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
– may mean that your vehicle no
longer conforms to current regu-
lations;
– it may change the way it handles
when cornering;
– it may cause the steering to be
heavy;
– It may affect the use of snow
chains.
emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
“ E m e r g e n c y s p a r e w h e e l ” a n d
“Changing a wheel” in Section 5.

towing hitch........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing breakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Remorquage : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Towing
tOWInG: breakdown
Insert the card fully into the card
reader to unlock the steering wheel
and to be able to use the signal
lights (brake lights, indicators, etc.).
the towed vehicle’s lights must be
switched on at night.
The speed specified by current legis -
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6). Only use the front
1 and rear 4 towing
points (never use the driveshafts or any
other part of the vehicle). These towing
points may only be used for towing:
never use them for lifting the vehicle di-
rectly or indirectly.
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 2 or 5.
Use the towing hitch from the tool kit
(refer to the information on the “Tool kit”
in Section 5).
t ighten towing hitch 3 fully: first by
hand as far as it will go, then finish tight-
ening it using the wheelbrace from the
tool kit.
Towing hitch 3 is located in the tool kit
(refer to information on the “Tool kit” in
Section 5).
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
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Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.