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5-4Starting and driving
.Keep the back door closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn into
the passenger compartment. If you must
drive with the back door open, follow these
precautions:
— Open all the windows.
— Turn the air recirculation mode off and
set the fan speed control to the highest
level to circulate the air.
. If electrical wiring or other cable connec-
tions must pass to a trailer through the seal
of the back door or the body, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. If a special body or other equipment is
added for recreational or other usage, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:
— Your vehicle is raised while being ser-
viced.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, under-
body, or rear of the vehicle.THREE-WAY CATALYST (gaso\fine engine
\bode\f)
WARNING:
. The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. Keep people, animals and flam-
mable materials away from the exhaust
system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
wastepaper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
The three-way cata\fyst is an e\bission contro\f device
insta\f\fed in the exhaust syste\b. Exhaust gas in the
three-way cata\fyst is burned at high te\bperatures to
he\fp reduce po\f\futants.
CAUTION:
. Do not use leaded gasoline. (See “Recom-
mended fuel/lubricants and capacities” (P.9-
2) .) Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously
reduce the ability of the three-way catalyst
to help reduce exhaust pollutants and/or
damage the three-way catalyst.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical
systems may cause overrich fuel to flow into
the three-way catalyst, causing it to over-
heat. Do not keep driving if the engine
misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance
or other unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by a RENAULT dealer.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-way
catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
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5-14Starting and driving
JVS0014XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) modelTo release the shi\ft lock, \ber\form the \following
\brocedure
1. Models with Intelligent KEY system: Place theignition switch in the “OFF” or “LOCK” \bosition.
Models without Intelligent KEY system: Place the
ignition switch in the “LOCK” \bosition and remove
the key.
2. A\b\bly the \barking brake.
3. De\bress the shi\ft lock release button.
4. Push and hold the selector lever button and move the selector lever to the “N” (Neutral) \bosition
while holding down the shi\ft lock release button.
5. Place the ignition switch to the “ON” \bosition to release the steering wheel lock.
The vehicle may be moved, by \bushing, to the desired
location.
I\f the selector lever cannot be moved out o\f the “P”
(Park) \bosition, have a RENAULT dealer check the AT
system as soon as \bossible.
Fail-sa\fe
When the \fail-sa\fe o\beration occurs, the AT will be
locked in third gear.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this case,
turn the ignition switch off and wait for 3
seconds. Then turn the ignition switch back to
the “ON” position. The vehicle should return to
its normal operating condition. If it does not
return to its normal operating condition, have a
RENAULT dealer check the transmission and
repair it if necessary.
DRIVING WITH CONTINUOUSLY VARI-
ABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT)
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) in your
vehicle is electronically controlled to \broduce maximum
\bower and smooth o\beration.
The recommended o\berating \brocedures \for this
transmission are shown on the \following \bages. Follow
these \brocedures \for maximum vehicle \ber\formance
and driving enjoyment.
WARNING:
Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of control.
CAUTION:
. The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting the transmission into
a forward or reverse position before the
engine has warmed up. .
Avoid revving up the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. This could cause unex-
pected vehicle movement.
. Never shift to either the “P” (Park) or “R”
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is mov-
ing. This could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. Start the engine in either the “P” (Park) or
“N” (Neutral) position. The engine will not
start in any other position. If it does, have
your vehicle checked by a RENAULT dealer.
. Shift into the “P” (Park) position and apply
the parking brake when at a standstill for
longer than a short waiting period.
. Keep the engine at idling speed while
shifting from the “N” (Neutral) position to
any driving position.
. When stopping the vehicle on an uphill
grade, do not hold the vehicle by depressing
the accelerator pedal. The foot brake pedal
should be depressed in this situation.
Starting vehicle
1. A\fter starting the engine, \fully de\bress the \foot
brake \bedal be\fore moving the selector lever out
o\f the “P” (Park) \bosition.
2. Kee\b the \foot brake \bedal de\bressed and move the selector lever to a driving \bosition.
3. Release the \barking brake, the \foot brake \bedal, and then gradually start the vehicle in motion.
The CVT is designed so the foot brake pedal
MUST be depressed before shifting from the “P”
(Park) position to any driving position while the
ignition switch is in the “ON”position.
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5. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” \fosition tounlock the steering wheel.
\bhe vehicle may be moved to the desired location.
Re\flace the removed shift lock release cover after the
o\feration.
For model with Intelligent Key system: If the battery is
discharged com\fletely, the steering wheel cannot be
unlocked. Do not move the vehicle with the steering
wheel locked.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the “P”
(Park) \fosition, have a RENAUL\b dealer check the
CV\b system as soon as \fossible.
WARNING:
If the selector lever cannot be moved from the
“P” (Park) position while the engine is running
and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights
may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
High fluid tem\ferature \frotection mode
\bhis transmission has a high fluid tem\ferature \frotec-
tion mode. If the fluid tem\ferature becomes too high
(for exam\fle, when climbing stee\f grades in high
tem\ferature with heavy loads, such as when towing a
trailer) , engine \fower and, under some conditions,
vehicle s\feed will be decreased automatically to
reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
s\feed can be controlled with the accelerator \fedal,
but engine and vehicle s\feed may be limited.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe o\feration occurs, the CV\b will not
be shifted to the selected driving \fosition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this case,
place the ignition switch in the “OFF”position
and wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the ignition
switch back to the “ON”position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating condition.
If it does not return to its normal operating
condition, have a RENAULT dealer check the
transmission and repair it if necessary.
WARNING:
When the fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle
speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic, which
could increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull
to the side of the road at a safe place and allow
the transmission to return to normal operation,
or have it repaired if necessary.
DRIVING WI\bH MANUAL \bRANSMISSION
(M\b)
WARNING:
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of vehicle control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to
a lower gear. This may cause a loss of
vehicle control or engine damage.
CAUTION:
.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may damage the clutch
system.
. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shift-
ing to help prevent transmission damage.
. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting
into the “R” (Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle is stopped for a period of
time, for example waiting at stoplights, shift
to the “N” (Neutral) position and release the
clutch pedal with the foot brake pedal
depressed.
. Do not shift to the "N" (Neutral) position
while driving. Doing so may result in an
accident due to loss of engine braking.
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5-20Starting and driving
.when the selector lever is in the "R" (Reverse\f
position.
. when the rear \befogger is turne\b on.
. when the air con\bitioner is turne\b on.
. when the Electric power steering warning light or
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS\f warning light
(if equippe\b\f illuminate.
. when the brake pe\bal is not \bepresse\b.
. when stopping the vehicle on sloping roa\bs.
. when the power consumption is large.
NOTE:
It may take some time until Idling Stop System
activates under the following conditions:
. when the battery is \bischarge\b.
. when the outsi\be temperature is low.
. when the battery is replace\b or the battery
terminal is \bisconnecte\b for exten\be\b perio\bs
an\b then reconnecte\b.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart with releasing the
brake pedal while Idling Stop System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
. when the selector lever is in the "P" (Park\f
position.
NOTE:
The engine will restart without releasing the
brake pedal while Idling Stop System is acti-
vated under the following conditions:
. when the rear \befogger is turne\b on.
. when the air con\bitioner is turne\b on.
. when the accelerator pe\bal is \bepresse\b. .
when the steering wheel is operate\b.
. when the battery capacity is low.
. when the power consumption is large.
. when the brake pe\bal is release\b on sloping roa\bs
an\b the vehicle is move\b.
. when the brake pe\bal is release\b with the selector
lever in the "D" (Drive\f or "N" (Neutral\f position.
. when the selector lever is place\b in the "L" (Low\f ,
"D" (Drive\f or "R" (Reverse\f position from the "N"
or "P" position.
. When the negative pressure of the brake system is
not sufficiently applie\b by \bepressing the brake
pe\bal several times.
Use this system while waiting at stoplight, etc. When
the vehicle is stoppe\b for long perio\bs of time, turn off
the engine.
When the engine hoo\b is opene\b with I\bling Stop
System on, the engine will be in the normal stoppe\b
state with the buzzer soun\bing. In this case, restart the
engine with the ignition switch.
When the \briver’s \boor is opene\b with I\bling Stop
System on, I\bling Stop System continues to be
activate\b although the buzzer soun\bs an\b the I\bling
Stop System in\bicator light blinks.
OPERATING IDLING STOP SYSTEM
NOTE:
. The engine stops automatically when the
brake pedal is depressed with the selector
lever in the "D" (Drive) position.
. When the brake pedal is released, the
engine restarts automatically.
. When the Idling Stop System is activated,
the Idling Stop System indicator light illu-
minates in the meter. .
The buzzer sounds and the indicator light
appears in the meter, indicating the condi-
tion of the Idling Stop System. For more
details, see “Stop/Start System indicator
light (if equipped for Europe)/Idling Stop
System indicator light (if equipped for Thai-
land)” (P.2-18) or “Idling Stop System remin-
der buzzer (if equipped for Thailand)” (P.2-
19) .
. The accumulated time of Idling Stop System
and the current saved fuel consumption by
Idling Stop System can be checked using the
drive computer, see “Accumulated time and
current saved fuel consumption (ml (mili-
liter)) by Idling Stop System (if equipped for
Thailand)” (P.2-27) .
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent
unne\fessary fuel \fonsumption, e\bhaust emissions,
and noise during a journey:
.When the vehi\fle \fomes to rest the engine is
automati\fally stopped.
. The engine is then automati\fally restarted before
you are ready to drive away.
CAUTION:
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition switch be turned off. Lock
the vehicle as normal. Turning the ignition OFF
will shut down all electrical systems. Failure to
do this may result in a flat battery.
NORMAL OPERATION
The Stop/Start System stops the engine and will
automati\fally restart the engine. The Stop/Start
indi\fator light is shown in the meter.
The Stop/Start System will automati\fally stop
the engine when all the following \fonditions
are valid.
For MT model
.The shift lever is in Neutral position.
. The \flut\fh pedal is fully released.
. The vehi\fle speed is below about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The Intelligent Key is in the vehi\fle.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
For CVT model
. The sele\ftor lever is in the "D" (Drive) or "N"
(Neutral) position. .
The brake pedal is depressed.
. The vehi\fle is stopped.
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
NOTE:
The following conditions must also be satisfied
before the engine is automatically stopped. If
the engine does not stop this does not indicate a
malfunction in the system:
. The engine coolant temperature is at normal
operating levels.
. The vehicle has driven some distance since
engine start.
. The battery voltage and temperature are
within normal levels.
. The hood is closed.
. The steering wheel is not being turned.
. The system is not in front defogger mode.
(automatic air conditioner)
. The mode dial is not in front defogger mode.
(manual air conditioner)
. The rear window defogger is not operated.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart if the brake pedal is
released while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
. The selector lever is in the "P" (Park) position
(for CVT model) .
When the Stop/Start System indi\fator light is
displayed the engine starts running automa-
ti\fally under at least one of the following
\fonditions.
.The \flut\fh pedal is depressed (for MT model) .
. The brake pedal is released with the sele\ftor lever
in the "D"(Drive) or "N"(Neutral) position (for CVT
model) .
. The sele\ftor lever is pla\fed in the "L"(Low) ,
"D"(Drive) or "R"(Reverse) position from the "N"
or "P" position (for CVT model) .
. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, or the driver’s
door is open (for CVT model) .
. The brake pedal is repeatedly pressed (to maintain
vehi\fle braking performan\fe) .
. The brake pedal is strongly depressed and then
released with the sele\ftor lever in the "P" (Park)
position, resulting in de\freased va\fuum pressure
of the brake booster (for CVT model) .
. The battery voltage be\fomes low (due to ele\ftri\fal
load from other vehi\fle systems like headlights,
heaters, et\f., or au\biliary devi\fes \fonne\fted to the
12 volt so\fket inside the vehi\fle) .
. The vehi\fle speed is above about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The system is in front defogger mode. (automati\f
air \fonditioner)
. The mode dial is in front defogger mode. (manual
air \fonditioner)
. The rear window defogger is operated.
NOTE:
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System from automatically restarting the
engine. Starting the engine by the ignition
switch is then necessary:
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STOP/START SYSTEM (if equipped
for Europe)
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WARNING:
.Never use wheel nuts which are not provided
with your vehicle. Incorrect wheel nuts or
improperly tightened wheel nuts may cause
the wheel to become loose or come off. This
could cause an accident.
. Never use oil or grease on the wheel studs
or nuts. This may cause the wheel nuts to
become loose.
. The T-type spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only.
1. Clean any mud or dirt from the surface \fetween the wheel and hu\f.
2. Carefully put the spare tire on and ti\bhten the wheel nuts with your fin\bers. Check that all the
wheel nuts contact the wheel surface horizontally.
3. Ti\bhten the wheel nuts alternately and evenly, more than 2 times in the sequence illustrated (
*1-*4) , with the wheel nut wrench, until they are
ti\bht.
4. Lower the vehicle slowly until the tire touches the \bround.
5. Ti\bhten the wheel nuts securely, with the wheel nut wrench, in the sequence illustrated.
6. Lower the vehicle completely.
Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench as soon as possible. Wheel nut tightening torque:108 N·m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to
specification at all times. It is recommended
that the wheel nuts be tightened to specification
at each lubrication interval.
WARNING:
Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has
been driven for 1,000 km (600 miles) . (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.)
Stowin\b dama\bed tire and tools
WARNING:
. Be sure that the tire, jack and tools used are
properly stored after use. Such items can
become dangerous projectiles in an accident
or sudden stop.
. The T-type spare tire is designed for emer-
gency use only.
1. Securely store the dama\bed tire, jack and tools used in the stora\be area.
2. Replace the spare tire cover and the floor cover.
3. Close the \fack door.
REPAIRING FLAT TIRE (for model with
emer\bency tire puncture repair kit)
The emer\bency tire puncture repair kit is supplied with
the vehicle instead of a spare tire. This repair kit must
\fe used for temporarily fixin\b a minor tire puncture.
After usin\b the repair kit, see a RENAULT dealer as
soon as possi\fle for tire inspection and repair/
replacement.
CAUTION:
. RENAULT recommends using only Genuine
RENAULT Emergency Tire Sealant provided
with your vehicle. Other tire sealants may
damage the valve stem seal which can cause
the tire to lose air pressure. .
Do not use the emergency tire puncture
repair kit provided with your vehicle on other
vehicles.
. Do not use the emergency tire puncture kit
for a purpose other than to inflate and check
the tire pressure for the vehicle.
. Use the emergency tire puncture kit only on
DC12V.
. Keep water and dust off the emergency tire
puncture kit.
. Do not disassemble or modify the emer-
gency tire puncture kit.
. Do not galvanize the emergency tire punc-
ture kit.
. Do not use the emergency tire puncture
repair kit under the following conditions.
Contact a RENAULT dealer or professional
road assistance.
— when the sealant has passed its expira-
tion date (shown on the label attached
to the bottle)
— when the cut or the puncture is approxi- mately 6 mm (0.25 in) or longer
— when the side of the tire is damaged
— when the vehicle has been driven with a considerable loss of air from the tire
— when the tire is completely displaced inside or outside the rim
— when the tire rim is damaged
— when two or more tires are flat
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3. Remove the cap o\f the tire sea\bant bott\be, andscrew the bott\be c\bockwise onto the bott\be ho\bder.
(Leave the bott\be sea\b intact. Screwing the bott\be
onto the bott\be ho\bder wi\b\b pierce the sea\b o\f the
bott\be.)
4. Remove the cap o\f the tire va\bve on the \f\bat tire.
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5. Remove the protective cap*Ao\f the hose and
screw the hose secure\by onto the tire va\bve. Make
sure that the pressure re\bease va\bve
*Bis
secure\by tightened. Make sure that the air com-
pressor switch is in the OFF (
) position, and
then insert its power p\bug into the power out\bet in
the vehic\be.
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6. 6. Push the ignition switch to the “ACC” position. Then turn the compressor switch to the ON (í)
position and in\f\bate the tire up to the pressure that
is speci\fied on the tire p\bacard a\f\fixed to the
driver’s side center pi\b\bar i\f possib\be, or to the
minimum o\f 180 kPa (26 psi) . Turn the air
compressor o\f\f brie\f\by in order to check the tire
pressure with the pressure gauge.
I\f the tire is in\f\bated to higher than the speci\fied
pressure, adjust the tire pressure by re\beasing air
with the pressure re\bease va\bve. The co\bd tire
pressures are shown on the tire p\bacard a\f\fixed to
the driver’s side center pi\b\bar.
CAUTION:
.An incomplete connection between the hose
and tire valve causes air leakage or sealant
scatter.
. Do not stand directly beside the damaged
tire while it is being inflated because of the
risk of the rupture. If there are any cracks or
bumps, turn the compressor off immedi-
ately. .
There is a possibility that the pressure
reaches 600 kPa while the tire is being
inflated, but it is normal condition. Usually
the pressure will drop in about 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the compressor for more
than 10 minutes.
If the tire pressure does not increase to 180 kPa
(26 psi) within 10 minutes, the tire may be
seriously damaged and the tire cannot be
repaired with this tire repair kit. Contact a
RENAULT dealer.
7. When the tire pressure is reaching the speci\fied pressure or is at the minimum o\f 180 kPa (26 psi) ,
turn the air compressor o\f\f. Remove the power
p\bug \from the power out\bet and quick\by remove the
hose \from the tire va\bve. Attach the protective cap
and va\bve cap.
CAUTION:
Leave the tire sealant bottle on the bottle holder
in order to prevent sealant from spilling out.
8. Immediate\by drive the vehic\be \for 10 minutes or 3km (2 mi\bes) at a speed o\f 80 km/h (50 MPH) or
\bess.
9. 9. A\fter driving, make sure that the air compressor switch is in the OFF position, then screw the hose
secure\by onto the tire va\bve. Check the tire
pressure with the pressure gauge. The temporary
repair is comp\beted i\f the tire pressure does not
drop.
Make sure the pressure is adjusted to the
pressure that is speci\fied on the tire p\bacard
be\fore driving.
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