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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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JVS0075XType BThe information is \fisplaye\f an\f a \buzzer soun\fe\f to
remin\f the \friver to turn the ignition OFF to avoi\f a flat
\battery
The message can only \be cleare\f \by turning or
pushing the ignition OFF (or restarting the engine) .
PRECAUTIONS ON STOP/START
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The message is \fisplaye\f when there may \be some-
thing wrong with the Stop/Start System. You are
a\fvise\f to have the system checke\f \by a RENAULT
\fealer or qualifie\f workshop.Vehicle information display:
1. System fault warning
Instrument panel: 2. Stop/Start System in\ficator light
The message can \be cleare\f \by pressing the
\button.
NOTE:
The Stop/Start System indicator in the meter
flashes whilst the fault condition remains.
STOP/START SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
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The system can \be temporarily \fisengage\f \by press-
ing the Stop/Start System OFF switch. Pressing the
\button a secon\f time will re-engage the Stop/Start
System.
. When the Stop/Start System is \fisengage\f whilst
the engine is running, the engine is prevente\f from
automatically stopping.
. When the Stop/Start System is \fisengage\f after
the engine has \been automatically stoppe\f \by the
Stop/Start System, the engine will imme\fiately
restart if suita\ble con\fitions are present as
\fescri\be\f un\fer NORMAL OPERATION. The
engine will then \be prevente\f from automatically stopping \furing the same journey.
. Whenever the Stop/Start System is \fisengage\f
the in\ficator light on the Stop/Start System OFF
switch illuminates. In this con\fition the Stop/Start
System cannot prevent unnecessary fuel con-
sumption, exhaust emissions, or noise \furing your
journey.
NOTE:
The following messages may be displayed for a
few seconds in the vehicle information display
when the Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pressed.
More information a\bout the Stop/Start System can \be
checke\f using the [Settings] menu. (See “Vehicle
information \fisplay” (P.2-20) a\bout the \fisplay.)
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5-28Starting and driving
.Push, then quickly rele\fse the RES\b+ or SET\bí
switch. E\fch time you do this, the set speed will
incre\fse or decre\fse by \fpproxim\ftely 1 km\bh or 1
MPH.
Resuming preset speed limit:
Push the RES\b+ switch. The SET indic\ftor (light)
illumin\ftes, \fnd the speed limiter will resume the l\fst
set speed limit. If the vehicle is driven \ft \f speed over
the l\fst set speed limit, the set speed indic\ftor will
blink.
C\fnceling speed limit
To c\fncel the speed limiter, push the CANCEL switch.
The SET indic\ftor (light) will turn off. (The set speed
indic\ftor will rem\fin on the displ\fy.)
If the \fcceler\ftor ped\fl is fully depressed (beyond the
resist\fnce point) , the speed limiter is tempor\frily
suspended \fnd the vehicle speed m\fy be controlled
\fbove the set speed. (For Continuously V\fri\fble
Tr\fnsmission model: The tr\fnsmission m\fy downshift
into \f lower ge\fr) . The SET indic\ftor (light) will rem\fin
on the instrument p\fnel (for Type B model) or vehicle
inform\ftion displ\fy (for Type C model) .
If the \fcceler\ftor ped\fl returns to the resist\fnce point
\fnd the vehicle speed returns to the set speed, the
speed limiter will \fctiv\fte \fnd limit vehicle speed.
When one of the following oper\ftions is performed, the
speed limiter will be c\fnceled. The speed limiter
indic\ftor light, \fnd the SET indic\ftor (light) \fnd the
LIMIT indic\ftor will turn off. These c\fnceling methods
will er\fse the set speed limit memory.
. Push the speed limiter MAIN switch.
. Push the cruise control MAIN switch.
Speed limiter m\flfunction
Type B model:
If the speed limiter m\flfunctions, the SET indic\ftor light
on the instrument p\fnel will blink. Turn the speed
limiter MAIN switch off \fnd h\fve the system checked
by \f RENAULT de\fler.
Type C model:
If the speed limiter m\flfunctions, the SET indic\ftor on
the vehicle inform\ftion displ\fy will blink. Turn the
speed limiter MAIN switch off \fnd h\fve the system
checked by \f RENAULT de\fler.WARNING:
.Always observe the posted speed limits and
do not set the speed over them.
. Do not use the cruise control when driving
under the following conditions. Doing so
could cause a loss of vehicle control and
result in an accident.
— When it is not possible to keep the
vehicle at a constant speed
— When driving in heavy traffic
— When driving in traffic that varies speed
— When driving in windy areas
— When driving on winding or hilly roads
— When driving on slippery (rain, snow, ice, etc.) roads
CAUTION:
On manual Transmission (MT) model, do not
shift to the “N” (Neutral) position without
depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise
control is operated. Should this occur, depress
the clutch pedal and turn the cruise control MAIN
switch off immediately. Failure to do so may
cause engine damage.
CRUISE CONTROL (if equipped)
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System malfunction
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If the “S\bSTEM ERROR” display appears and/or the
ON indicator light on the parking space measurement
switch blinks, have the system checked by a RENAULT
dealer.\bour vehicle was designed to be used to carry
passengers and luggage. RENAULT does not recom-
mend trailer towing, because it places additional loads
on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steering, braking,
and other systems.
CAUTION:
Vehicle damage resulting from towing a trailer is
not covered by the warranty.
WARNING:
.
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. The steering will be
harder to operate.
. When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running, the
power assist for the steering will cease
operation. You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be harder to
operate.
The electric power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or
continuously while parking or driving at a very low
speed, the power assist for the steering wheel will be
reduced. This is to prevent overheating of the electric
power steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When the
temperature of the electric power steering system
goes down, the power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the electric power steering system to
overheat.
\bou may hear a fricative sound when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate
the electric power steering system is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the electric
power steering system checked by a RENAULT dealer.
(See “Electric power steering warning light” (P.2-14) .)
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TRAILER TOWING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
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6-10In case of emergency
Do not attempt to start the engine by p\fshing the
vehicle\b
CAUTION:
.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model cannot
be started by pushing. Attempting to do so
may cause damage to the transmission.
. Three-way catalyst equipped model should
not be started by pushing. Attempting to do
so may cause damage to the catalyst.
. Never try to start the engine by towing.
When the engine starts, the forward surge
could cause the vehicle to collide with the
towing vehicle.
. Stop/Start (Idling Stop) System equipped
model cannot be started by pushing the
vehicle.
WARNING:
.Never continue driving if your vehicle over-
heats. Doing so could cause a vehicle fire.
. Never open the hood if steam is coming out.
. Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is hot. If the radiator cap is removed
when the engine is hot, pressurized hot
water will spurt out and possibly cause
burning, scalding or serious injury.
. If steam or coolant is coming from the
engine, stand clear of the vehicle to prevent
getting burned.
. Be careful not to allow your hands, hair,
jewelry or clothing to come into contact with,
or to get caught in the cooling fan or drive
belts. The engine cooling fan will start at any
time.
If yo\fr vehicle is overheating (indicated by the high
temperat\fre indicator) , or if yo\f feel a lack of engine
power, detect \fn\fs\fal noise, etc\b, take the following
steps:
1\b Safely move the vehicle off the road away from traffic\b
2\b T\frn on the hazard indicator flasher lights\b
3\b Apply the parking brake\b
4\b A\ftomatic Transmission (AT)/Contin\fo\fsly Vari- able Transmission (CVT) model: Move the selector
lever to the “P” (Park) position\b
Man\fal Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the “N” (Ne\ftral) position\b
DO NOT STOP THE ENGINE . 5\b Open all windows\b
6\b T\frn off the air conditioner\b Set the temperat\fre
control to maxim\fm hot and fan control to
maxim\fm speed\b
7\b Get o\ft from the vehicle\b
8\b Vis\fally inspect and listen for steam or coolant escaping from the radiator before opening the
hood\b Wait \fntil no steam or coolant can be seen
before proceeding\b
9\b Open the engine hood\b
10\b Vis\fally inspect if the cooling fan is r\fnning\b
11\b Vis\fally inspect the radiator and radiator hoses for leakage\b
If the cooling fan is not r\fnning or the coolant is
leaking, stop the engine\b
12\b After the engine cools down, check the coolant level in the reservoir with the engine r\fnning\b Do
not open the radiator cap.
13\b Add coolant to the reservoir if necessary\b
Have yo\fr vehicle inspected/repaired at a RENAULT
dealer\b
PUSH STARTING IF YOUR VEHICLE OVERHEATS
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8-2Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Your new vehicle has been desi\fned to have minimum
maintenance requirements with lon\f service intervals
to save \bou both time and mone\b. However, some da\b-
to-da\b and re\fular maintenance is essential to maintain
\bour vehicle’s fine mechanical condition, as well as its
emission and en\fine performance.
It is the owner’s responsibilit\b to make sure that the
specified maintenance, as well as \feneral mainte-
nance, is performed.
As the vehicle owner, \bou are the onl\b one who can
ensure that \bour vehicle receives the proper main-
tenance care. You are a vital link in the maintenance
chain.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For \bour convenience, the required scheduled main-
tenance items are described and listed in a separate
maintenance booklet. You must refer to that booklet to
ensure that necessar\b maintenance is performed on
\bour vehicle at re\fular intervals.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
General maintenance includes those items which
should be checked durin\f normal da\b-to-da\b operation
of the vehicle. The\b are essential if \bour vehicle is to
continue to operate properl\b. It is \bour responsibilit\b to
perform these procedures re\fularl\b as prescribed.
Performin\f \feneral maintenance checks requires
minimal mechanical skill and onl\b a few \feneral
automotive tools.
These checks and inspections can be done b\b
\bourself, a qualified technician, or if \bou prefer, a
RENAULT dealer.
WHERE TO GO FOR SERVICE
If maintenance service is required or \bour vehicle
appears to malfunction, have the s\bstems checked and
tuned b\b a RENAULT dealer.
RENAULT technicians are well-trained specialists and
are kept up-to-date with the latest service information
throu\fh technical bulletins, service tips, and internal
dealership trainin\f pro\frams. The\b are completel\b
qualified to work on RENAULT’s vehiclesbeforethe\b
work on \bour vehicle, rather than after the\b have
worked on it.
You can be confident that a RENAULT dealer’s service
department performs the best job to meet the
maintenance requirements on \bour vehicle — in a
reliable and economic wa\b. Durin\f normal da\b-to-da\b operation of the vehicle,
\feneral maintenance should be performed re\fularl\b as
prescribed in this section. If \bou detect an\b unusual
sounds, vibrations or smells, be sure to check for the
cause or have a RENAULT dealer do it promptl\b. In
addition, \bou should notif\b a RENAULT dealer if \bou
think that repairs are required.
When performin\f an\b checks or maintenance work,
closel\b observe “Maintenance precautions” (P.8-4) .
EXPLANATION OF GENERAL MAINTE-
NANCE ITEMS
Additional information on the following items
with
“*”is found later in this section.
Outside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be per-
formed from time to time, unless otherwise specified.
Doors and engine hood:
Check that all doors and the en\fine hood operate
properl\b. Also make sure that all latches lock securel\b.
Lubricate hin\fes and latches if necessar\b. Make sure
that the secondar\b latch of the en\fine hood keeps the
hood from openin\f when the primar\b latch is released.
When drivin\f in areas usin\f road salt or other
corrosive materials, check lubrication frequentl\b.
Lights*:
Clean the headli\fhts on a re\fular basis. Make sure that
the headli\fhts, stop li\fhts, tail li\fhts, turn si\fnal li\fhts,
and other li\fhts are all operatin\f properl\b and installed
securel\b. Also check the aim of the headli\fhts.
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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Tires*:
Check the pressure with a gauge often and alwa\fs
prior to long distance trips. If necessar\f, ad\bust the
pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefull\f for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
Tires should be rotated ever\f 10,000 km (6,000
miles) . However, the timing for tire rotation ma\f var\f
according to \four driving habits and the road surface
conditions.
Wheel alignment and balance (for Europe):
If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if \fou detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there ma\f be a need for wheel
alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highwa\f
speeds, wheel balancing ma\f be needed.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the
windshield at least ever\f six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired b\f a
qualified repair facilit\f.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if the\f do not wipe properl\f.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic
maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that it has the proper distance under it when
depressed full\f. Check the brake booster function.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Parking brake*:
Check that the pedal/lever has the proper distance of
travel.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt s\fstem (for
example, buckles, anchors, ad\busters and retractors)
operate properl\f and smoothl\f, and that the\f are
installed securel\f. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fra\fing, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as
excessive free pla\f, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are
operating properl\f.
Windshield defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properl\f and in good quantit\f when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properl\f
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
periodicall\f (for example, each time \fou check the
engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*:
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between
the UPPER and LOWER levels. Vehicles operated in
high temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the batter\f fluid level.
Brake and clutch fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid level is
between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*:
Make sure the drive belts are not fra\fed, worn, cracked
or oil\f.
Engine oil level*:
Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle
on a level surface and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid
leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a while.
Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If \fou should notice an\f leaks or if fuel fumes
are evident, check for the cause and have it corrected
immediatel\f.
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