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Intelligent Key buzzer (if equipped)
\fhe Intelligent Key buzzer sounds if \bny one of the
following improper oper\btions is found.
.\fhe ignition switch is not returned to the “LOCK”
position when locking the doors.
. \fhe Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when
locking the doors.
. Any doors \bre not closed securely when locking
the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the
vehicle \bnd the Intelligent Key. (See “Intelligent Key
system” (P.3-9) .)
Key reminder chime
\fhe key reminder chime will sound if \bny of the
following oper\btions \bre detected:
Model with Intelligent Key system:
. \fhe driver’s door is opened while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” position.
Model without Intelligent Key system:
. \fhe driver’s door is opened while the key is left in
the ignition switch \bnd the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position.
Light reminder chime
\fhe light reminder chime will sound if the driver’s door
is opened while the he\bdlight switch is in theorposition \bnd the ignition switch is in the “ACC”,
“OFF” or “LOCK” position.
Be sure to turn the light switch to the “OFF” position
when you le\bve the vehicle.
P\brking br\bke reminder chime
\fhe p\brking br\bke reminder chime will sound if the
vehicle is driven \bt more th\bn 7 km/h (4 MPH) with the
p\brking br\bke \bpplied. Stop the vehicle \bnd rele\bse the
p\brking br\bke.
Se\bt belt w\brning chime (if equipped)
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9 MPH) ,
the chime will sound unless the driver’s se\bt belt is
securely f\bstened. \fhe chime will continue to sound for
\bbout 90 seconds until the se\bt belt is f\bstened.
Stop/St\brt System reminder buzzer (if
equipped for Europe)
\fhe Stop/St\brt System reminder buzzer will sound if
the engine hood is opened (for CV\f \bnd M\f models) or
the driver’s door is opened or the driver’s se\bt belt is
unf\bstened (for M\f models) while the Stop/St\brt
System is \bctiv\bted.
NOTE:
. Be sure to close the engine hood. When the
engine hood is open, the engine will be in
the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch
(for CVT and MT models) .
. Be sure to check that the driver’s seat belt is
fastened and the driver’s door is closed.
When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened or
the driver’s door is open, the engine will be
in the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch
(for MT model) .
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer (if
equipped for \fh\bil\bnd)
\fhe Idling Stop System reminder buzzer will sound if
the driver’s door or the engine hood is opened (for
CV\f \bnd M\f models) or the driver’s se\bt belt is
unf\bstened (for M\f models) while the Idling Stop
System is \bctiv\bted.
NOTE:
.Be sure to close the driver’s door.
. Be sure to close the engine hood. When the
engine hood is open, the engine will be in
the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch.
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The vehicle infor\fation di\bplay*1di\bplay\b the
warning\b and infor\fation.
INDICATORS FOR OPERATION
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1. Engine \btart operation indicator (AT/CVT
\fodel)
Thi\b indicator appear\b when the \belector lever i\b in the
“P” (Park) po\bition.
Thi\b indicator \fean\b that the engine will \btart by
pu\bhing the ignition \bwitch with the brake pedal
depre\b\bed. You can \btart the engine directly in any
po\bition.
2. Steering lock relea\be \falfunction indicator
Thi\b indicator appear\b when the \bteering wheel cannot
be relea\bed fro\f the “LOCK” po\bition.
If thi\b indicator appear\b, pu\bh the ignition \bwitch while
lightly turning the \bteering wheel right and left.
VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
(if equipped)
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3. NO KEY warning
This warning appears in either \ff the f\fll\fwing
c\fn\biti\fns.
No key inside the vehicle:
The warning appears when the \b\f\fr is cl\fse\b with the
Intelligent Key left \futsi\be the vehicle an\b the igniti\fn
switch in the “ACC” \fr “ON” p\fsiti\fn. Make sure that
the Intelligent Key is insi\be the vehicle.
Unregistered Intelligent Key:
The warning appears when the igniti\fn switch is
pushe\b fr\fm the “LOCK” p\fsiti\fn an\b the Intelligent
Key cann\ft be rec\fgnize\b by the system. Y\fu cann\ft
start the engine with an unregistere\b key. Use the
registere\b Intelligent Key.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-9) f\fr m\fre \betails.
4. SHIFT “P” warning (AT/CVT m\f\bel)
This warning appears when the igniti\fn switch is
pushe\b t\f st\fp the engine with the select\fr lever in any
p\fsiti\fn except the “P” (Park) p\fsiti\fn.
If this warning appears, m\fve the select\fr lever t\f the
“P” (Park) p\fsiti\fn \fr push the igniti\fn switch t\f the
“ON” p\fsiti\fn.
An insi\be warning chime will als\f s\fun\b. (See
“Intelligent Key system” (P.3-9) .)
5. “PUSH” warning (AT/CVT m\f\bel)
This warning appears when the select\fr lever is m\fve\b
t\f the “P” (Park) p\fsiti\fn with the igniti\fn switch in the
“ACC” p\fsiti\fn after the SHIFT “P” warning appears.
T\f push the igniti\fn switch t\f the “OFF” p\fsiti\fn,
perf\frm the f\fll\fwing pr\fce\bure:
SHIFT“P”warning ?(M\fve the select\fr lever t\f
“P”) ?PUSH warning ?(Push the igniti\fn switch ?
igniti\fn switch p\fsiti\fn is turne\b t\f “ON”) ?PUSH warning
?(Push the igniti\fn switch ?igniti\fn
switch p\fsiti\fn is turne\b t\f “OFF”)
6. Intelligent Key battery \bischarge in\bicat\fr
This in\bicat\fr appears when the Intelligent Key battery
is running \fut \ff p\fwer.
If this in\bicat\fr appears, replace the battery with a new
\fne. (See “Battery” (P.8-23) .)
7. Engine start \fperati\fn in\bicat\fr (Manual
Transmissi\fn m\f\bels)
This in\bicat\fr means that the engine will start by
pushing the igniti\fn switch with the clutch pe\bal
\bepresse\b.
8. Cruise c\fntr\fl in\bicat\fr (f\fr Eur\fpe)
The cruise main switch in\bicat\fr (CRUISE) is \bis-
playe\b when the cruise c\fntr\fl main switch is pushe\b.
When the main switch is pushe\b again, the CRUISE
in\bicat\fr \bisappears. When the CRUISE in\bicat\fr is
\bisplaye\b, the cruise c\fntr\fl system is \fperati\fnal.
The cruise c\fntr\fl set in\bicat\fr (SET) is \bisplaye\b
while the vehicle spee\b is c\fntr\flle\b by the cruise
c\fntr\fl system. If the SET in\bicat\fr blinks while the
engine is running, it may in\bicate that the cruise c\fntr\fl
system is n\ft functi\fning pr\fperly. Have the system
checke\b by a RENAULT \bealer.
F\fr m\fre \betails, see “Cruise c\fntr\fl” (P.5-28) .
9. Spee\b limiter in\bicat\fr (f\fr Eur\fpe)
The spee\b limiter main switch in\bicat\fr (LIMIT) is
\bisplaye\b when the spee\b limiter main switch is
pushe\b. When the main switch is pushe\b again, the
LIMIT in\bicat\fr \bisappears.
The spee\b limiter set in\bicat\fr (SET) is \bisplaye\b while
the spee\b limiter is activate\b.
F\fr m\fre \betails, see “Spee\b limiter (if equippe\b f\fr Eur\fpe)” (P.5-26) .
10. Mechanical Key LOCK warning (if
equippe\b f\fr Eur\fpe)
The warning appears when the igniti\fn switch is left in
the “ACC” \fr “OFF” p\fsiti\fn instea\b \ff c\fmpletely
being turne\b t\f the “LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
If this warning appears, turn the igniti\fn switch t\f the
“LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
When the igniti\fn switch is in the “ON” p\fsiti\fn, a
buzzer will s\fun\b twice an\b the Mechanical Key LOCK
warning sh\fws when the igniti\fn switch is turne\b t\f
the “ACC” \fr “OFF” p\fsiti\fn. This is t\f warn the \briver
that the igniti\fn switch is n\ft in the “LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
Make sure the select\fr lever is in the “P” (Park)
p\fsiti\fn (f\fr CVT m\f\bel) \fr the shift lever is in the “N”
(Neutral) p\fsiti\fn (f\fr MT m\f\bel) an\b then turn the
igniti\fn switch t\f the “LOCK” p\fsiti\fn.
CAUTION:
.
The steering wheel can only be locked when
the ignition switch is in the “LOCK” position
(if equipped) . Make sure the ignition switch
is in the “LOCK” position before leaving the
vehicle.
. The mechanical key can only be removed at
the “LOCK” position. Make sure the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” position before
removing the mechanical key.
See “Igniti\fn switch (m\f\bel with\fut intelligent Key
system)” (P.5-5) f\fr further \betails.
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WARNINGS AND ALERTS
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1\f Par\bing bra\be release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is above
7 \bm/h (4 MPH) and the par\bing bra\be is applied\f
2\f Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tan\b is
getting low\f Refuel as soon as it is convenient, before
the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0) position\f
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
3\f Door/bac\b door open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors or the bac\b
door is open or not closed securely\f The vehicle icon
indicates which door is open on the display\f Ma\be sure
that all of the doors and the bac\b door are closed\f
4\f “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time to rest”
indicator activates\f You can set the time for up to 6
hours\f (See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P\f2-25) \f)
5\f Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature is 38C
or below\f The warning can be set not to be displayed\f
(See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P\f2-25) \f)
6\f Seat belt warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
seat belt warning light illuminates\f The light will
continue to illuminate until the front seat belt is
fastened\f (See “Seat belts” (P\f1-7) \f)
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 \bm/h (10 MPH) ,
the light will blin\b and the chime will sound unless the
front seat belt is securely fastened\f The chime will
continue to sound for about 90 seconds until the seat
belt is fastened\f
7\f Small light indicator warning
The small light indicator warning illuminates when the
front clearance lights, instrument panel lights, rear
combination lights and license plate lights are on\f The
indicator warning turns off when the
is turned
off\f
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8. Setting menu operation warning
The warning appears when you try to operate the
setting menu whi\fe driving. The setting menu can on\fy
\be entered if the vehic\fe is stationary.
INDICATORS FOR BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY
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1. Birthday message
This indicator appears when the set time comes. You
can adjust the date of the message. (See “Trip
computer (for Type C)” (P.2-25) .)
2. Anniversary message
This indicator appears when the set time comes. You
can adjust the date of the message. (See “Trip
computer (for Type C)” (P.2-25) .)
3. Wedding anniversary message
This indicator appears when the set time comes. You
can adjust the date of the message. (See “Trip
computer (for Type C)” (P.2-25) .)
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INDICATORS FOR MAINTENANCE
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1. En\bine oil replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes for
chan\bin\b the en\bine oil. You can set or reset the
distance for chan\bin\b the en\bine oil. (See “Trip
computer (for Type C)” (P.2-25) .)
2. Oil filter replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes for
replacin\b the oil filter. You can set or reset the distance
for replacin\b the oil filter. (See “Trip computer (for Type
C)” (P.2-25) .)
3. Tire replacement indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes for
replacin\b tires. You can set or reset the distance for
replacin\b tires. (See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P.2-
25) .)
4. “OTHER” indicator
This indicator appears when the set time comes for
replacin\b items other than the en\bine oil, oil filter and
tires. You can set or reset the distance for replacin\b the
items. (See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P.2-25) .)
INDICATORS FOR STOP/START SYSTEM
(if equipped for Europe)
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1. En\bine stop
If the en\bine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, the messa\be is shown.
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2. Auto start deactivation
If the engine sto\fs when the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is
activated, and will not start automaticall\b, the message
is shown.
3. S\bstem fault
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is activated, but does not
o\ferate correctl\b, the message is shown. Visit a
RENAULT dealer or qualified worksho\f.
4. Sto\f/Start S\bstem
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is deactivated using the Sto\f/
Start S\bstem OFF switch, the message is shown.
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is activated using the Sto\f/
Start S\bstem OFF switch, the "STOP/START ON"
message is shown.
TRIP COMPUTER (for T\b\fe C)
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Switches for the tri\f com\futer are located on the left
or right side of the combination meter \fanel. To
o\ferate the tri\f com\futer, \fush the switches as shownabove.
*AENTER switch
*BNEXT switch
When the ignition switch is \fushed to the ON \fosition,
modes of the tri\f com\futer can be selected b\b
\fushing the
switch*A.
Each time the
switch*Ais \fushed, the dis\fla\b
will change as follows:
CO2 saved (if equi\f\fed) ?Current fuel consum\ftion
? Average fuel consum\ftion and s\feed ?Ela\fsed
time and tri\f odometer (if equi\f\fed) ?Distance to
em\ft\b ?Outside air tem\ferature ?Idling sto\f (if
equi\f\fed) ?Setting ?Warning check
CO2 saved (if equi\f\fed)
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The CO2 saved mode shows the estimated quantit\b of
CO2 exhaust emissions \frevented b\b the Sto\f/Start
S\bstem ever\b time the engine is automaticall\b sto\f\fed.
For more information, see “Sto\f/Start S\bstem (CO2
savings ) (if equi\f\fed for Euro\fe)” (P.2-28) .
Current fuel consum\ftion (km/l or l/100 km or
MPG)
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The current fuel consum\ftion mode shows the current
fuel consum\ftion.
Average fuel consum\ftion (km/l or l/100 km
or MPG) and s\feed (km/h or MPH)
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Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consum\ftion mode shows the
average fuel consum\ftion since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done b\b \fushing the
switch*Bfor longer
than 1 second. (The average s\feed is also reset at the
same time.)
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The display is updated every 30 se\fonds. \bt about the
first 500 m after a reset, the display shows “——”.
Speed:
The average speed mode shows the average vehi\fle
speed sin\fe the last reset. Resetting is done by
pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than 1 se\fond.
(The average fuel \fonsumption is also reset at the
same time.)
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds. The first 30
se\fonds after a reset, the display shows “——”.
Elapsed time and trip odometer (km or
MILES)
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Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time sin\fe the last
reset. The displayed time \fan be reset by pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than 1 se\fond. (The trip
odometer is also reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer (if equipped) :
The trip odometer mode shows the distan\fe that the
vehi\fle has been driven sin\fe the last reset. Resetting
is done by pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than
1 se\fond. (The elapsed time is also reset at the same
time.)
Distan\fe to empty (km or MILES)
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The distan\fe to empty (dte) mode provides you with an
estimation of the distan\fe that \fan be driven before
refueling. The dte is \fonstantly being \fal\fulated, based
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the a\ftual fuel
\fonsumption.
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds.
The dte mode in\fludes a low range warning feature. If
the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on the
s\freen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display
will \fhange to “——”.
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the “OFF”position may continue
to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
Outside air temperature (8C) (if equipped)
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The outside air temperature is displayed in 8C in the
range of í30 to 608C.
The outside air temperature mode in\fludes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air tem-
perature is 38 C or below, the warning “ICY” is
displayed on the s\freen.
The outside temperature sensor is lo\fated in front of
the radiator. The sensor may be affe\fted by road or
engine heat, wind dire\ftions and other driving \fondi-
tions. The display may differ from the a\ftual outside
temperature or the temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.
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