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2-4Instruments and controls
RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) MODEL (Ty\fe B)
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1. Side ventilator
2. U\f\fer instrument box*
3. Passenger’s front-im\fact air bag*
4. Audio system*
5. Rear window defogger switch*
6. Hazard indicator flasher switch
7. Heater and air conditioner* control
8. \benter ventilator9. Wi\fer and washer switch
10. Steering-wheel-mou\ynted controls (left side)*
— Audio control*
— Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System con-
trol (without navigation system)*
— Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System con-
trol (with navigation system)**
11. Meters and gauges 12. Driver’s front-im\fact air bag*/Horn
13. Steering-wheel-mou\ynted controls (right side)*
— \bruise control switches*
— S\feed limiter switches*
14. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
15. Outside rearview mirror control switch*
16. Fuse box
17. Glove box
18. Power outlet*/USB/AUX connector*
19. \bu\f holder
20. Selector lever or Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) model
— \bontinuously Variable Transmission (\bVT)
model
— Manual Transmission (MT) model
21. Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelli- gent Key system)
22. Tilting steering wheel lock lever*
23. Ignition switch (model without Intelligent Key system)/steering lock
24. Hood lock release handle
25. Fuel filler lid release handle
26. Parking s\face measurement switch*
27. Vehicle Dynamic \bontrol (VD\b) OFF switch*
28. Headlight aiming control switch*
*: if equi\f\fed
**: Refer to the se\farate Navigation Owner’s Manual (if
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RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (RHD) MODEL (Type \f)
JV\f044\bX
Example1. Side ventilator
2. Upper instrument box*
3. Passenger’s front-impact air bag*
4. Audio system*
5. Rear window defogger switch*
6. Hazard indicator flasher switch
7. Heater and air conditioner* control
8. \fenter ventilator\b. Wiper and washer switch
10. Steering-wheel-mounted\e controls (left side)*
— Audio control*
— Bluetooth
ŠHands-Free Phone System con-
trol (without navigation system)*
11. Meters and gauges
12. Driver’s front-impact air bag*/Horn
13. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch 14. Outside rearview mirror control switch*
15. Fuse box
16. Glove box
17. USB/AUX connector*
18. Power outlet*
1\b. \fup holder
20. Shift lever
— \fontinuously Variable Transmission (\fVT)
model
— Manual Transmission (MT) model
21. Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelli- gent Key system)
22. Tilting steering wheel lock lever
23. Ignition switch (model without Intelligent Key system)/steering lock
24. Hood lock release handle
25. Fuel filler lid release handle
26. Idling Stop OFF switch* (Not applied to RENAULT)
27. Headlight aiming control switch*
*: if equipped
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5 Starting and driving
Break-in schedule ..................\o..................\o...............................\o................. 5-3
Before s\far\fing engine ..................\o..................\o...............................\o......... 5-3
Precau\fions when s\far\fing and dri\bing ..................\o..................\o........... 5-3Exhaus\f gas (carbon monoxide) ..................\o..................\o................ 5-3
Three-way ca\falys\f (gasoline engine model) ..................\o........... 5-4
Care when dri\bing ..................\o..................\o.....................\o..................\o........ 5-5 Engine cold s\far\f period ..................\o..................\o.....................\o......... 5-5
Loading luggage ..................\o..................\o..........................\o................. 5-5
Dri\bing in we\f condi\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......... 5-5
Dri\bing in win\fer condi\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o...... 5-5
Igni\fion swi\fch (model wi\fhou\f in\felligen\f Key sys\fem) ..................\o 5-5 Au\foma\fic Transmission (AT)/Con\finuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..................\o..................\o.....................\o................. 5-5
Manual \fransmission (MT) ..................\o..................\o..........................\o 5-5
S\feering lock ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o......... 5-6
Key posi\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o......... 5-6
Push-bu\f\fon igni\fion swi\fch (model wi\fh In\felligen\f
Key sys\fem) ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o............. 5-6 Precau\fions on push-bu\f\fon igni\fion swi\fch opera\fion ........... 5-6
In\felligen\f Key sys\fem ..................\o..................\o.....................\o............. 5-6
S\feering lock ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o......... 5-7
Igni\fion swi\fch posi\fions ..................\o..................\o.....................\o......... 5-8
In\felligen\f Key ba\f\fery discharge ..................\o..................\o............... 5-8
S\far\fing engine (model wi\fhou\f In\felligen\f Key sys\fem) ................ 5-9 Gasoline engine ..................\o..................\o...............................\o............. 5-9
Diesel engine ..................\o..................\o..................\o..................\o............. 5-9
S\far\fing engine (model wi\fh In\felligen\f Key sys\fem) ..................\o. 5-10 Gasoline engine ..................\o..................\o...............................\o.......... 5-10
Diesel engine ..................\o..................\o..................\o..................\o.......... 5-11
Dri\bing \behicle ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o.......... 5-11 Dri\bing wi\fh Au\foma\fic Transmission (AT) ..................\o............. 5-11
Dri\bing wi\fh Con\finuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...... 5-14 Dri\bing wi\fh Manual Transmission (MT) ..................\o............... 5-17
Idling S\fop Sys\fem (if equipped for Thailand) ..................\o........... 5-19 Opera\fing Idling S\fop Sys\fem ..................\o..................\o............. 5-20
S\fop/S\far\f Sys\fem (if equipped for Europe) ..................\o.............. 5-21 Normal opera\fion ..................\o..................\o...............................\o...... 5-21
S\fop/S\far\f Sys\fem display and indica\fors ..................\o.......... 5-22
Precau\fions on S\fop/S\far\f ..................\o..................\o.................... 5-23
S\fop/S\far\f Sys\fem OFF swi\fch ..................\o..................\o........... 5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Con\frol (VDC) sys\fem (if equipped excep\f
for Europe) ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o.......... 5-24 Vehicle Dynamic Con\frol (VDC) OFF swi\fch ..................\o..... 5-24
Elec\fronic S\fabili\fy Program (ESP) Sys\fem (if equipped
for Europe) ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o.......... 5-25 Elec\fronic S\fabili\fy Program (ESP) OFF Swi\fch ................. 5-26
Speed limi\fer (if equipped for Europe) ..................\o..................\o...... 5-26 Speed limi\fer opera\fions ..................\o..................\o........................ 5-26
Cruise con\frol (if equipped) ..................\o..................\o..................\o........ 5-28 Precau\fions on cruise con\frol ..................\o..................\o.............. 5-29
Cruise con\frol opera\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o.... 5-29
Parking ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o..................\o..... 5-30
Sonar (parking sensor) sys\fem (if equipped) ..................\o............. 5-32 Parking Sensor Indica\for (if equipped) ..................\o................ 5-32
Parking space measuremen\f opera\fion (if equipped
for Europe) ..................\o..................\o.....................\o..................\o......... 5-33
Trailer \fowing ..................\o..................\o..........................\o..................\o......... 5-35
Elec\fric power s\feering sys\fem ..................\o..................\o.................... 5-35
Brake sys\fem ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o...... 5-36
Brake precau\fions ..................\o..................\o.....................\o.............. 5-36
Brake assis\f (if equipped) ..................\o..................\o..................\o... 5-37
An\fi-lock Braking Sys\fem (ABS) (if equipped) ..................\o.......... 5-37 Using sys\fem ..................\o..................\o.....................\o..................\o..... 5-37
Self-\fes\f fea\fure ..................\o..................\o..................\o..................... 5-37
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Driving your vehicle to fit the circumstances is essential
for your safety and comfort\f As a driver, you should be
the one \bho kno\bs best ho\b to drive in the given
circumstances\f
ENGINE COLD START PERIOD
Due to the higher engine speeds, \bhen the engine is
cold, extra caution must be exercised \bhen selecting a
gear during the engine \barm-up period after starting
the engine\f
LOADING LUGGAGE
Loads and their distribution and the attachment of
equipment (coupling devices, roof baggage carriers,
etc\f) \bill considerably change the driving character-
istics of the vehicle\f Your driving style and speed must
be adjusted according to the circumstances\f
DRIVING IN WET CONDITIONS
.Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly\f
. Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly\f
. Avoid follo\bing too close to the vehicle in front\f
When \bater covers the road surface \bith \bater
puddles, small \bater streams, etc\f, reduce speed to
prevent hydroplaning \bhich can cause skidding and
loss of control\f Worn tires \bill increase this risk\f
DRIVING IN WINTER CONDITIONS
. Drive cautiously\f
. Avoid accelerating or stopping suddenly\f
. Avoid sharp turning or lane changing suddenly\f
. Avoid sudden steering\f
. Avoid follo\bing too close to the vehicle in front\f
WARNING:
Never remove the key or turn the ignition switch
to the “LOCK” position while driving. The steer-
ing wheel will lock. This may cause the driver to
lose control of the vehicle and could result in
serious vehicle damage or personal injury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AT)/CON-
TINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION
(CVT)
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The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition s\bitch
cannot be turned to the “LOCK” position until the
selector lever is moved to the “P” (Park) position\f
When moving the ignition s\bitch to the “LOCK”
position, to remove the key from the ignition s\bitch,
make sure the selector lever is in the “P” (Park)
position\f
When the ignition s\bitch cannot be turned to the
“LOCK” position:
1\f Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) position\f
2\f Turn the ignition s\bitch slightly in the “ON” direction\f 3\f Turn the ignition s\bitch to the “LOCK” position\f
4\f Remove the key, if it is inserted in the ignition
s\bitch\f
If the ignition s\bitch is turned to the “LOCK” position,
the selector lever cannot be moved from the “P” (Park)
position\f The selector lever can be moved if the ignition
s\bitch is in the “ON” position \bith the foot brake pedal
depressed\f
The “OFF” position
*1is bet\been the “LOCK” and
“ACC” positions, although it is not marked on the
ignition s\bitch\f
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (MT)
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CARE WHEN DRIVING
IGNITION SWITCH (model without
intelligent Key system)
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5-8Starting and driving
steering wheel slightly to the right and left.
(See “Vehicle information \fisplay\b (P.2-20) .)
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS
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When the ignition switch is pushe\f without \fepressing
the brake pe\fal (Automatic Transmission/Continu\tously
Variable Transmission mo\fel) or the clutch pe\fal
(Manual Transmission mo\fel) , the ignition switch
position will change as follows:
. Push once to change to “ACC\b.
. Push two times to change to “ON\b.
. Push three times to change to “OFF\b.
. Push four times to return to “ACC\b.
. Open or close any \foor to return to “LOCK\b when
in the “OFF\b position.
The in\ficator light
*Aon the ignition switch illumi-
nates when the ignition switch is in the “ACC\b or “ON\b
position.
LOCK position
The ignition switch an\f steering lock can only be
locke\f at this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocke\f when it is pushe\f
to the “ACC\b position while carrying the Intelligent Key.
ACC position
The electrical accessory power activates at this
position without the engine turne\f on.
ON position
The ignition system an\f the electrical accessory power
activate at this position without the engine turne\f on.
OFF position
The engine is turne\f off with the steering wheel
unlocke\f.
WARNING:
Never push the ignition switch to the “OFF\b
position while driving. The steering wheel may
lock and cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods of
time when the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or
“ON” position and the engine is not running.
This can discharge the battery.
NOTE:
When the ignition switch is pushed while the
Idling Stop System (if equipped) is activated, the
ignition switch will be placed in the "OFF" position.
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DISCHARGE
SSD0860
If the battery of the Intelligent Key is \fischarge\f, or
environmental con\fitions interfere with the Intelligent
Key operation, start the engine accor\fing to the
following proce\fure:
1.
Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P\b (Park) or “N\b
(Neutral) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “N\b (Neutral) position.
2. Firmly \fepress the brake pe\fal (Automatic Trans- mission/Continuousl\ty Variable Transmission mo\f-
el) or the clutch pe\fal (Manual Transmission
mo\fel) .
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Intelligent Key as illustrate\f. (A chime will soun\f.)
4. Push the ignition switch while \fepressing the brake pe\fal within 10 secon\fs after the chime
soun\fs. The engine will start.
After step 3 is performe\f, when the ignition switch is
pushe\f without \fepressing the brake pe\fal, the
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ignition switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ACC” or“ON” position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the Intel-
ligent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears (on the Vehicle information display) or
the Intelligent Key system warning light may
blink in yellow (on the meter) even if the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To stop the warning light
from blinking, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.
. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears (on the Vehicle informa-
tion display) or the Intelligent Key system
warning light in the meter is blinking in
green, replace the battery as soon as
possible. (See “Battery”(P.8-23) .)GA\fOLI\bE E\bGI\bE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the foot brake pedal.
3.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) or “\b”
(\beutral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the selector lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “\b” (\beutral) position,
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is depressed.
4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “\fTART”
position.
5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold
or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it to help start the engine.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 10
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
. If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables, the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
DIE\fEL E\bGI\bE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the foot brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever to the “\b” (\beutral) position,and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “O\b” position and wait until the glow plug indicator light
turns
off.
5. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “\fTART”
position.
6. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the starter for more than 20
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 20
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
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STARTING ENGINE (model without
Intelligent Key system)
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5-10Starting and driving
.If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
7. Allow the engine to idle for \ft le\fst 30 seconds \ffter st\frting the engine to w\fr\b-up. Drive \ft
\boder\fte speeds for \f short dist\fnce first,
especi\flly in cold we\fther.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
GASOLINE ENGINE
1. Apply the p\frking br\fke.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (P\frk) or the “N”
(Neutr\fl) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the selector lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutr\fl) position.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the br\fke ped\fl (AT/CVT \bodel) or the
clutch ped\fl (MT \bodel) \fnd push the ignition
switch to st\frt the engine.
To st\frt the engine i\b\bedi\ftely, push \fnd rele\fse
the ignition switch while depressing the br\fke
ped\fl or clutch ped\fl with the ignition switch in
\fny position.
4. I\b\bedi\ftely rele\fse the ignition switch when the engine st\frts. If the engine st\frts, but f\fils to run,
repe\ft the \fbove procedures.
If the engine is very h\frd to st\frt in extre\bely cold
or hot we\fther, depress the \fcceler\ftor ped\fl \fnd
hold it. Push the ignition switch for up to 15
seconds while holding. Rele\fse the \fcceler\ftor
ped\fl when the engine st\frts.CAUTION:
.As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
. Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged.
. If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
5. Allow the engine to idle for \ft le\fst 30 seconds \ffter st\frting the engine to w\fr\b-up. Drive \ft
\boder\fte speeds for \f short dist\fnce first,
especi\flly in cold we\fther.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, \bove the selector lever to the“P” (P\frk) position (AT/CVT \bodel) or \bove the
shift lever to the “N” (Neutr\fl) position (MT \bodel) ,
\fpply the p\frking br\fke \fnd push the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position.
STARTING ENGINE (model with
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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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