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HEADLIGHT AIMING CONTROL (if
equi\f\fed)
Ma\bual ty\fe
SIC2275
The headlight aimi\bg co\btrol o\ferates whe\b the
ig\bitio\b switch is i\b the “ON” \fositio\b a\bd the headlight
is o\b to allow the headlight axis to be adjusted
accordi\bg to the drivi\bg co\bditio\b.
Whe\b drivi\bg with \bo heavy load/luggage or drivi\bg o\b
a flat road, select the \bormal \fositio\b “0”.
If the \bumber of occu\fa\bts a\bd load/luggage i\b the
vehicle cha\bges, the headlight axis may become higher
tha\b \bormal.
If the vehicle is traveli\bg o\b a hilly road, the headlights
may directly shi\be o\b the rearview a\bd outside mirrors
of a vehicle ahead or the wi\bdshield of a\b o\bcomi\bg
vehicle, which may obscure other drivers’ visio\b.
To adjust to the \fro\fer aimi\bg height, tur\b the switch
accordi\bgly. The higher the \bumber, desig\bated o\b the
switch, the lower the headlight axis.
Select the switch \fositio\b by referri\bg to the followi\bg
sam\fles.
Switch \fo-sitio\b Number of
fro\bt seat
occu\fa\bts Number of
rear seat
occu\fa\bts Weight of load i\b lug-
gage com\fartme\bt
0 1 or 2 No occu-
\fa\bts No load
1 2 3 No load
22 3 A\f\froximately 48 kg
(106 lb)
31 No occu-
\fa\bts A\f\froximately 279 kg
(615 lb)
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
SIC3786
CAUTION:
The turn signal switch will not be cancelled
automatically if the steering wheel turning angle
does not exceed the preset amount. After the
turn or lane change, make sure that the turn
signal switch is returned to its original position.
Tur\b sig\bal
To tur\b o\b the tur\b sig\bals, move the lever u\f*1or
dow\b*2towards the desired directio\b. Whe\b the
tur\b is com\fleted, the tur\b sig\bal ca\bcels automati-
cally.
La\be cha\bge sig\bal
To tur\b o\b the la\be cha\bge sig\bals, move the lever u\f*1or dow\b*2towards the desired directio\b.
If the lever is moved back right after movi\bg u\f
*1or
dow\b*2, the light will flash 3 times (if equi\f\fed) .
To ca\bcel the flashi\bg, move the lever to the o\f\fosite
directio\b.
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WARNING:
In freezing temperatures, the washer fluid may
freeze on the windshield and obscure your
vision. Warm the windshield with the defogger
before you wash the windshield.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the washer continuously for
longer than 30 seconds.
. Do not operate the washer if the window
washer fluid reservoir is empty.
WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH
JVI0271\fType A (example)
JVI0034\fType B (example)Th\b windshi\bld wip\br and wash\br op\brat\b wh\bn th\b
ignition switch is in th\b “ON” position.
Wip\br op\bration
Th\b l\bv\br position “INT” or “”*1op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br int\brmitt\bntly.
. If \bquipp\bd, th\b int\brmitt\bnt op\bration can b\b
adjust\bd by turning th\b adjustm\bnt control knob,
(long\br)
*Aor (short\br)*B.
. If \bquipp\bd, th\b sp\b\bd of th\b int\brmitt\bnt op\bra-
tion vari\bs d\bp\bnding on th\b v\bhicl\b sp\b\bd.
Th\b l\bv\br position “AUTO”
*1op\brat\bs th\b rain
s\bnsing auto wip\br syst\bm (if \bquipp\bd) . (S\b\b “Rain-
s\bnsing auto wip\br syst\bm” (P.2-33) .)
Th\b l\bv\br position “LO” or “
”*2op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br at low sp\b\bd.
Th\b l\bv\br position “HI” or “
”*3op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br at high sp\b\bd.
To stop th\b wip\br op\bration, mov\b th\b l\bv\br up to th\b
“OFF” position.
Th\b l\bv\br position “MIST” or “
”*4op\brat\bs th\b
wip\br on\b sw\b\bp. Th\b l\bv\br automatically r\bturns to its
original position. If the windshield wiper operation is interrupted
by snow etc., the wiper may stop moving to
protect its motor. If this occurs, turn the wiper
switch to OFF and remove the snow etc. on and
around the wiper arms. In approximately 20
seconds, turn the switch ON again to operate
the wiper.
Wash\br op\bration
To op\brat\b th\b wash\br, pull th\b l\bv\br toward th\b back
of th\b v\bhicl\b*5until th\b d\bsir\bd amount of wash\br
fluid is spr\bad on th\b windshi\bld. Th\b wip\br will
automatically op\brat\b s\bv\bral tim\bs.
RAIN-SENSING AUTO WIPER SYSTEM (if
\bquipp\bd)
SIC4018Type A
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WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH
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Washer operation
To operate the washer, push the lever toward the front
of the vehi\fle*3until the desired amount of washer
fluid is spread on the rear window. The wiper will
automati\fally operate several times.
\bIC4127Type A
\bIC4145Type BThe rear window defogger swit\fh operates when the
ignition swit\fh is in the “ON” position.
The defogger is used to redu\fe the moisture, fog or
frost on the rear window surfa\fe and outside door
mirror surfa\fe (if equipped) to improve the rear view.
When the defogger swit\fh
*1is pushed, the indi\fator
light*2illuminates and the defogger operates for
approximately 15 minutes. After the preset time has
passed, the defogger will turn off automati\fally.
To turn off the defogger manually, push the defogger
swit\fh again.
CAUTION:
. When operating the defogger continuously,
be sure to start the engine. Otherwise, it may
cause the battery to discharge.
. When cleaning the inner side of the window,
be careful not to scratch or damage the
electrical conductors on the surface of the
window.
NOTE:
When the rear defogger is turned on, the Stop/
Start (Idling Stop) System (if equipped) will not
be activated.
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DEFOGGER SWITCH (if equipped)
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2-38Instruments and controls
3. Pull up and hold the driver\fs window switch toclose the driver\fs window. \bold the switch for
approximately 3 seconds after the window has
been fully closed, and then release it.
4. Check if the power window functions operate properly.
If you open or close the power window continuously, it
may cause the power window not to operate properly.
Perform the above procedure.
If the power window functions do not operate properly
after performing the above procedure, repeat the
steps. See a RENAULT dealer, if necessary, for
checking the power window system.WARNING:
Never allow hands, fingers, or any part of your
body within operating range of the sunshade.
You could be injured.
CAUTION:
. Do not place any heavy objects on the roof
glass or surrounding area.
. Do not hang from the sunshade and/or the
sunshade opening or hang any objects from
it. It may cause damage or deformation to
the sunshade.
. Close the sunshade when you leave the
vehicle for extended periods of time to
prevent the inside of the vehicle from reach-
ing high temperatures.
JVI0020X
To open or close the sunshade, operate the knob*A.
To open the sunshade, slide it toward the rear of the
vehicle
*1. To close, slide the sunshade toward the
front of the vehicle*2. If the battery cable is disconnected, the clock will reset
its time and the correct time will not be indicated.
Readjust the time.
For model with the vehicle information display, see
“Vehicle information display” (P.2-20)
For the clock adjustment in the audio unit (if equipped) .
See “Audio system” (P.4-8) .
ADJUSTING TIME
Meter display model (if equipped)
SIC4406
The digital clock*2in the meter displays the time
when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
To display the clock, push the adjusting knob
*1. To
adjust the time, perform the following procedure.
1. Push the clock adjusting knob
*1for 3 seconds
or more to enter time adjust mode.
The hours display will start to flash.
2. Push the clock adjusting knob
*1to adjust the
hour.
To advance the time, hold down the knob
*1.
3. Wait at least 5 seconds for the minute display to flash.
SUNSHADE (if equipped) CLOCK
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SPA2406Type A (with panic alarm)
SPA2502Type B (without panic alarm)1. Intelligent Key \f2)
2. Mec\banical key \finside t\be Intelligent Key) \f2)
3. Key number plate
WARNING:
.Radio waves could adversely affect electric
medical equipment. Those who use a pace-
maker should contact the electric medical
equipment manufacturer for the possible
influences before use.
. The Intelligent Key transmits radio waves
when the buttons are pushed. The radio waves may affect aircraft navigation and
communication systems. Do not operate the
Intelligent Key while on an airplane. Make
sure the buttons are not operated uninten-
tionally when the unit is stored during a
flight.
T\be Intelligent Key system can operate all t\be door
\fincluding t\be back door) locks using t\be remote
controller function or pus\bing t\be request switc\b on
t\be ve\bicle wit\bout taking t\be key out from a pocket or
purse. T\be operating environment and/or conditions
may affect t\be Intelligent Key system operation.
Be sure to read t\be following before using t\be
Intelligent Key system.
CAUTION:
. Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key in the vehicle
when you leave the vehicle.
. When the outside temperature is extremely
low, the Intelligent Key system may not
function properly.
T\be Intelligent Key is always communicating wit\b t\be
ve\bicle as it receives radio waves. T\be Intelligent Key
system transmits weak radio waves. Environmental
conditions may interfere wit\b t\be operation of t\be
Intelligent Key system under t\be following operating
conditions.
. W\ben operating near a location w\bere strong
radio waves are transmitted, suc\b as a TV tower,
power station and broadcasting station.
. W\ben in possession of wireless equipment, suc\b
as a cellular telep\bone, transceiver, and CB radio. .
W\ben t\be Intelligent Key is in contact wit\b or
covered by metallic materials.
. W\ben any type of radio wave remote control is
used nearby.
. W\ben t\be Intelligent Key is placed near an electric
appliance suc\b as a personal computer.
. W\ben t\be ve\bicle is parked near a parking meter.
In suc\b cases, correct t\be operating conditions before
using t\be Intelligent Key function or use t\be mec\banical
key.
Alt\boug\b t\be life of t\be battery varies depending on t\be
operating conditions, t\be battery’s life is approximately
2 years. If t\be battery is disc\barged, replace it wit\b a
new one.
For information regarding replacement of a battery, see
“Intelligent key battery” \fP.8-25) .
Since t\be Intelligent Key is continuously receiving radio
waves, if t\be key is left near equipment w\bic\b transmits
strong radio waves, suc\b as signals from a TV and
personal computer, t\be battery life may become
s\borter.
To start t\be engine w\ben t\be Intelligent Key battery is
disc\barged, see “Pus\b-button ignition switc\b \fmodel
wit\b Intelligent Key system)” \fP.5-6) . Replace t\be
disc\barged battery wit\b a new one as soon as
possible.
Because t\be steering w\beel is locked electrically,
unlocking t\be steering w\beel wit\b t\be ignition switc\b in
t\be “LOCK” position is impossible w\ben t\be ve\bicle
battery is completely disc\barged. In t\bis case, unlock-
ing t\be steering w\beel would be also impossible. Pay
special attention t\bat t\be ve\bicle battery is not
completely disc\barged.
As many as 4 Intelligent Keys can be used wit\b one
ve\bicle. For information about t\be purc\base and use of
additional Intelligent Keys, contact a RENAULT dealer.
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INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM (if
equipped)
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3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Remote control type (if equipped) :
The outside rearview mirror remote contro\f operates
when the ignition switch is in the “\bCC” or “ON”
position.
The outside rearview mirrors automatica\f\fy fo\fd when
the outside rearview mirror fo\fding switch is pushed to
the “CLOSE” position
*1. To unfo\fd, push to the
“OPEN” position*2.
CAUTION:
. Continuously performing the fold/unfold
operation of the outside rearview mirror
may cause the switch to stop the operation.
. Do not touch the mirrors while they are
moving. Your hand may be pinched, and the
mirror may malfunction.
. Do not drive with the mirrors stored. You will
be unable to see behind the vehicle.
. If the mirrors were folded or unfolded by
hand, there is a chance that the mirror will
move forward or backward during driving. If
the mirrors were folded or unfolded by hand,
be sure to adjust them again electrically
before driving.
JVC0025X
Automatic folding function with interlocking
door lock (if equipped):
The outside rearview mirrors fo\fd automatica\f\fy by
inter\focking door \fock. The function can be used whi\fe
the switch is in the “\bUTO” position
*2.
. The outside rearview mirrors fo\fd automatica\f\fy
when the door is \focked by the door hand\fe
request switch or the remote key\fess entry system.
. The outside rearview mirrors unfo\fd when the
ignition switch is p\faced in the “\bCC” or “ON”
position.
CAUTION:
When the outside rearview mirror is folded/
unfolded manually, the mirror may fold/unfold
accidentally while driving. Be sure to fold/unfold
the outside rearview mirror by an electrical
operation after folding/unfolding manually.
WARNING:
.When the outside rearview mirror is folded/
unfolded manually, depending on the switch
position, the outside rearview mirror may
start operation by turning the ignition switch
to the “ACC” or“ON” position.
. When unfolding the outside rearview mirror
with the switch being in the “AUTO” position,
the mirror will be unfolded further by turning
the ignition switch to the “ACC” or“ON”
position.
To return its original position, fold the out-
side rearview mirror once.
The outside rearview mirror remote contro\f operates
when the ignition switch is in the "\bCC" or "ON" position.
The outside rearview mirrors automatica\f\fy fo\fd when
the outside rearview mirror fo\fding switch is pushed to
the "CLOSE" position
*1. To unfo\fd, push to the
"\bUTO" position*2.
CAUTION:
Continuously performing the fold/unfold opera-
tion of the outside rearview mirror may cause
the switch to stop the operation.
Manual control type (if equipped) :
SP\b1829
Fo\fd the outside rearview mirror by pushing it toward
the rear of the vehic\fe.
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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. 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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