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starting the engine ................................ (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)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
stopping the engine .............................. (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD28948_5
Démarrage, arrêt du moteur (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_2
Starting, stopping the engine
StaRtING/StoPPING the eNGINe (1/3)
Starting the engine
Remote control ReNaUL t 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. ReNaUL
t card in hands-free mode
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 the vehicle
– For vehicles with automatic gear -
boxes, set the lever to position P.
– If one of the starting conditions is not
met, the message “ Press brake +
START”, “Press clutch + START” or
“Gear leverto P” is displayed on the
instrument panel.
– In some cases, it will be necessary
to move the steering wheel while
pressing the start button 1 to assist
in unlocking the steering column;
the message “Turn steering wheel +
START” warns you of this.
Special note: if starting the engine
when the outdoor temperature is very
low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the
clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Starting with the tailgate open (in
hands-free mode)
If the card is in the boot, the vehicle
cannot be started unless there is a
hands-free RENAULT card in the pas -
senger compartment.
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switching on the vehicle ignition ............................ (current page)
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ENG_UD28948_5
Démarrage, arrêt du moteur (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_2
Jaune NoirNoir texte
StaRtING/StoPPING the eNGINe (2/3)
accessories function(Switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
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.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag-
netic radiation zone.
The message “ Please insert keycard ”
appears on the instrument panel.
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.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
Risk of serious injury.
For other functions:
– vehicles with remote control
ReNaUL t card, insert the card into
reader 2;
– vehicles with a ReNaULt “hands-
free” card, with the card in the pas-
senger compartment or inserted in
the card reader 2 , press button 1
without depressing the pedals.
Note: if there is a card in the reader,
pressing button 1 starts the engine.
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ENG_UD28948_5
Démarrage, arrêt du moteur (X91 - B91 - K91 - Renault)
ENG_NU_936-5_BK91_Renault_2
StaRtING/StoPPING the eNGINe (3/3)
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
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 ” will appear on the instrument
panel: press button 1 for over two sec-
onds.
ReNaUL t card in hands-free
mode
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 gearbox.
Remote control ReNaUL t
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.
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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 stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.