
lighting:exterior ............................................ (up to the end of the DU)
instrument panel ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: side lights ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
lights: dipped beam headlights .................. (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)
lighting: instrument panel ............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD23490_3
Eclairages et signalisations extérieures (X45 - H45 - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_1
Exterior lighting and signals
EXTERIOR LIghTINg ANd sIgNALs (1/3)
kdipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn the ring 3 until the symbol is oppo -
site mark 2 . This indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on vehicle)
Turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 2: with the engine running,
the dipped beam headlights switch on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the light outside, without
any action on stalk 1.
šside lightsTurn the ring 3 until the symbol
is opposite mark 2.
The instrument panel will light up. The
brightness can be adjusted by turning
the control knob 4. If the side lights are
not switched on, it is not possible to set
the brightness. This control can also
be used to adjust the brightness of the
audio equipment and air conditioning
display.
áMain beam headlightsWith the dipped beam head -
lights lit, push stalk 1 forwards. This
indicator light on the instrument panel
comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-
tion, pull the stalk 1 towards you again.
If the headlights are off, you can pull
stalk 1 towards you to flash the head -
lights. The headlights go off as soon as
the stalk is released.
Before driving at night:
check the electrical equip -
ment is operating correctly
and adjust your headlights
(if your vehicle is not carrying its
normal load). As a general precau -
tion, check that the lights are not
obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-
jects being transported).
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ENG_UD23490_3
Eclairages et signalisations extérieures (X45 - H45 - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_1
EXTERIOR LIghTINg ANd sIgNALs (3/3)
gfront fog lights
Turn the centre ring 5 until the
symbol is opposite mark 4.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting position selected,
and an indicator light will light up on the
instrument panel.
hRear fog light
Turn the centre ring 5
on the stalk until the symbol is opposite
mark 4, then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on
the exterior lighting position selected
and an indicator light
f will light up
on the instrument panel.
To turn off the rear fog light, turn the
centre ring 5 on the stalk until the
symbol is opposite mark 4 , then re -
lease.
The indicator light
f on the instru-
ment panel goes out.
To avoid inconveniencing other road
users, remember to switch off the rear
fog light when it is no longer needed.
Turning off the front and rear
fog lights.
Turn the ring 5 until the mark 4 is oppo-
site the OFF symbol.
The front and rear fog lights switch off
when the exterior lights are switched
off.
When driving in fog or snow, or
when transporting objects which are
higher than the roof, the headlights
do not come on automatically.
The driver remains in full control of
switching on the fog lights: the indi-
cator lights on the instrument panel
inform you whether the fog lights
are lit (indicator light on) or not (indi-
cator light off).
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starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
2.3
ENG_UD27279_4
D marrage du moteur (X45 - H45 - obsol te - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_2
Starting the engine
STARTING THE ENGINE (1/2)
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Starting the engine
Remote control RENAULT card
When you get into the vehicle, insert the
RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is en-
gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start
the vehicle. Hands-free RENAULT card:
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader
2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch
pedal and press button 1 . If a gear
is engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch pedal. Starting a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox
Lever in position
P.
For all vehicles:
– if one of the starting conditions is not
met, the message “ Apply brake +
START ” or “Press clutch + START ”
or “ Gear lever to P ” is displayed on
the instrument panel A.
– In some cases it will be necessary to
turn the steering wheel while press-
ing start button 1 to assist in unlock-
ing the steering column; the mes -
sage “Turn steering wheel + START”
warns of this.
Starting with the boot open (in
hands-free mode)
It is only possible to start the engine if
the card is in the reader 2.
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ENG_UD27279_4
D marrage du moteur (X45 - H45 - obsol te - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_2
STARTING THE ENGINE (2/2)
Accessories function(Switching on the ignition)
To switch on certain functions with the
engine off (radio, navigation system,
etc.), press button 1 without depressing
the pedals.
Note: these can be switched off by
pressing button 1 twice.
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Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is
drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the
same frequency as the card (moni -
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– if the vehicle is located in a zone of
high electromagnetic radiation.
The message “ Please insert card ” ap-
pears on the instrument panel A.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
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Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Switching off the engine dis -
ables the assistance equipment:
brakes, steering, etc., and passive
safety equipment such as airbags
and pretensioners.

stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.5
ENG_UD27287_4
Arr t du moteur (X45 - H45 - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_2
Stopping the engine
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader
when you try to switch the engine
off, the message “ No keycard Press
and hold ” appears on the instrument
panel A : press button 1 for over two
seconds.
Hands-free RENAULT card:
With the card in the vehicle, press
button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-
ing column is locked when the driver’s
door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the passenger
compartment when you try to switch the
engine off, the message “ No keycard
Press and hold ” appears on the instru-
ment panel: press button 1 for over two
seconds.
With the engine switched off, any ac -
cessories being used (radio, etc.) will
continue to function for approximately
10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories stop working.
Conditions for stopping the
engine
The vehicle must be stationary, with the
lever positioned in N or P for vehicles
with an automatic transmission.
Remote control RENAULT
card
With the card in reader 2, press
button 1: the engine will stop. Removing
the card from the reader locks the steer-
ing column.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsuper -
vised, even for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start
the engine or operate electrical
equipment (electric windows etc.)
and trap part of their body (neck,
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has come to a complete
stop. Switching off the engine dis -
ables the assistance equipment:
brakes, steering, etc., and passive
safety equipment such as airbags
and pretensioners.
When leaving your vehi -
cle, in particular with the
RENAULT card, check that
the engine has completely
stopped.
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catalytic converter................................. (up to the end of the DU)
fuel priming bulb ................................... (up to the end of the DU)
special features of diesel versions ........(up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
filter particle filter .................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.8
ENG_UD27293_7
Particularit s des versions diesel avec filtre particules (X45 - H45 - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_2
Special features of diesel versions fitted with a particle filter
SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL vERSIONS FITTED wITH A PARTICLE FILTER
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub -
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message “ Check exhaust emis -
sion ” is displayed on the instrument
panel accompanied by the
Ä and
© warning lights. Consult an au -
thorised dealer straight away.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Precautions to be taken in
winter
To avoid faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully
charged,
– always keep the diesel tank rela -
tively full to prevent water vapour
condensing in it and accumulating at
the bottom of the tank.
Depending on the vehicle, the
Ü
warning light lights up on the instrument
panel to show that there is a risk of the
particle filter becoming clogged.
To clean the particle filter, for 60 miles
(100 km) after the warning light comes
on drive at an average speed of at least
42 mph (70 kph), where traffic condi -
tions and the speed limit will allow, until
the warning light goes out.
You may need to restart the operation if
the vehicle has to stop before the warn-
ing light goes out.
As an example, in this case, the clean -
ing operation lasts for up to 20 minutes.

electronic parking brake ....................... (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
2.10
ENG_UD27280_8
Frein de parking assist (X45 - H45 - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_2
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Indicator lights 3 and } go out a
few seconds after the engine has been
switched off.
Note: if the driver’s door is opened, in-
dicator lights 3 and
} will light up
again. They will go out when the door
is closed.
w arning: if one of the doors is open
but the parking brake has not been ap-
plied, a bleep sounds and the message
“ Apply parking brake ” is displayed on
the instrument panel.
In this case, the vehicle must be im -
mobilised by pulling then releasing the
switch 2.
The parking brake is released as soon
as the vehicle is driven.
Electronic parking brake
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)
Automatic releasing of the
electronic parking brake
The brake will be released as soon as
the vehicle starts and accelerates.
Manual operation
Applying the parking brake
Pull then release switch 2 . The
}
indicator light lights up on the instru -
ment panel accompanied by the mes -
sage “ Parking brake on ” and indicator
light 3.
Releasing the parking brake
With the ignition on and while depress-
ing the brake pedal, press switch 2
until indicator lights 3 on the switch 2
and
} on the instrument panel go
out.
Dynamic braking
In an emergency, under exceptional
circumstances , switch 2 can be pulled
to stop the vehicle. Beyond a threshold,
the
} and © indicator lights
come on. Consult an approved Dealer.
Before leaving the vehicle,
check that the electronic
parking brake is fully ap -
plied.
The
} indicator light lights up
on the instrument panel accompa -
nied by the message “Parking brake
on”.
Automatic operationThe electronic parking brake ensures
automatic vehicle immobilisation when
the engine is stopped by pressing
the engine start/stop button 1.
For certain country-specific model ver-
sions, the automatic brake application
function is not activated. Refer to the in-
formation on “Manual operation”.
To confirm that the electronic parking
brake is applied, the message “Parking
brake on ” and indicator light
}
on the instrument panel and indicator
light 3 on switch 2 light up.
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ENG_UD27280_8
Frein de parking assist (X45 - H45 - Renault)
ENG_NU_977-2_H45_Ph2_Renault_2
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)
Special cases
When the vehicle is on an incline or
when towing a trailer, pull handle 2 for
approximately 3 seconds to fully apply
the parking brake.
Note: if the vehicle is not immobilised
despite fully applying the parking brake,
due to the steepness of the incline, the
message “Stop vehicle ” is displayed on
the instrument panel. The vehicle must
be parked elsewhere. Parking without applying the
parking brake
(if there is a risk of ice etc.):
–
Stop the engine by pressing the
engine on/off button 1;
– engage a gear (on vehicles with
manual gearboxes) or shift the gear
lever into position P (on vehicles with
automatic transmissions);
– simultaneously depress the brake
pedal and press switch 2 until indica-
tor light 3 goes out.
When the driver ’s door is opened, a
warning message will be displayed and
a beep sounds for around 5 seconds to
indicate that the parking brake has not
been applied.
Note: it is still possible to release the
parking brake as long as no door is
opened or closed and the vehicle is not
locked.
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Brief stopTo manually activate the electronic
parking brake, (when stopping at a red
light, or stopping when the engine is
running, etc.): pull and release switch 2.
The brake is released as soon as the
vehicle is started up again.