2012 RENAULT PULSE Owners Manual


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Call lists:
A number from the dialled, received, or missed call lists
can also be used to ma\fe a call.
.Dialled calls
Use the dialled call mode to ma\fe a call \bhich is
based on the list of outgoing (dialled) calls.
. Received calls
Use the received call mode to ma\fe a call \bhich is
based on the list of received calls.
. Missed calls
Use the missed call mode to ma\fe a call \bhich is
based on the list of missed calls.
1. Push the
button, and select “Call Lists”.
2. Turn the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to scroll to an item, and push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to
select it.
3. Scroll to the preferred phone number and then push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial, or push the
button to dial the number.
Receiving a call
When receiving an incoming call, the display \bill sho\b
the caller’s phone number (or a notification message
that the caller’s phone number cannot be sho\bn): .
Ans\ber the call by pushing the
button briefly,
or push the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial.
. End the call, after the conversation, by:
— Pushing the
button briefly again.
— Pushing the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial \bhen the “
” symbol is highlighted.
If “” is not highlighted, turn the TUNE/
MENU/ENTER dial to select “”, and push
the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial.
. Reject the call by selecting the “
” symbol on
the screen using the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial
and pushing the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial to
select it.
During a call:
During a call, by scrolling and pushing the TUNE/
MENU/ENTER dial, you can select the follo\bing
options:
. “
” — Use this item to enter numbers during a
call. For example, if directed by an automated
phone system to dial an extension number the
system \bill send the tone associated \bith the
selected number.
. “
” — Use this item (the transfer handset
command) to transfer the call from the audio
system to your cellular phone.
To transfer the call bac\f to hands-free via the
audio system, select “
”.
Steering \bheel s\bitch for hands-free phone
(if equipped)
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1. Volume control buttons
2. Phone end
button
3. Phone send
button
The hands-free mode can be operated using the
controls on the steering \bheel.
Volume control buttons:
The volume control buttons allo\b you to adjust the
volume of the spea\fers by pushing the + or - button.
Phone send/end button:
The
andbuttons can be used as follo\bs.
. Push the
button to accept an incoming call.
. Push the
button to reject an incoming call.
. Push the
button to end an active call.
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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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Normal operation ..................\c..................\c..........................\c.............. 5-38
Vehicle \fecurity ..................\c..................\c..........................\c..................\c..... 5-38
Col\b weather \briving ..................\c..................\c..................\c..................... 5-38 Battery ..................\c..................\c..................\c..................\c..................\c..... 5-39
Engine coolant ..................\c..................\c.....................\c..................\c..... 5-39 Tire equipment ..................\c..................\c...............................\c.......... 5-39
Special winter equipment ..................\c..................\c..................\c.... 5-39
Parking brake ..................\c..................\c.....................\c..................\c..... 5-39
Corro\fion protection ..................\c..................\c.....................\c.......... 5-39
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During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles\f , follow these
recommen\bations to obtain maximum engine perfor-
mance an\b ensure the future reliability an\b economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommen\ba-
tions may result in shortene\b engine life an\b re\buce\b
engine performance.
.Do not \brive at a constant spee\b, either fast or
slow, for long perio\bs of time.
. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm (HR12 or
HR15 engine\f or 2,500 rpm (K9K engine\f .
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
. Do not start quickly.
. Do not brake har\b as much as possible.WARNING:
The driving characteristics of your vehicle will
change remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution, as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer coupling, roof racks, etc.) .
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Especially when
carrying heavy loads, your speed must be
reduced adequately.
.Make sure the area aroun\b the vehicle is clear.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance an\b
con\bition. Measure an\b check the tire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check that all win\bows an\b lights are clean.
. A\bjust the seat an\b hea\b restraint positions.
. A\bjust the insi\be an\b outsi\be rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten your seat belt an\b ask all passengers to \bo
the same.
. Check that all \boors are close\b.
. Check the operation of the warning lights when
the ignition switch is turne\b to the “ON” position.
. Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance an\b \bo-
it-yourself” section shoul\b be checke\b perio\bi-
cally.
WARNING:
.Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal illness to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured luggage could
cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxi\be\f
WARNING:
.Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows
fully open, and have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces such
as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period of time.
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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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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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)
SSD0392
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)
SSD0392Type A
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CARE WHEN DRIVING
IGNITION SWITCH (model without
intelligent Key system)
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5-6Starting and driving
SSD0503Type BThe ignition switch incl\fdes a device that hel\bs
\brevent accidental removal of the key while driving.
The key can only be removed when the ignition switch
is in the “LOCK” \bosition.
Ty\be B: To t\frn the ignition switch to the “LOCK”
\bosition from the “ACC” or “ON” \bosition, t\frn the key
to the “OFF” \bosition, \b\fsh the key in, then t\frn the key
to the “LOCK” \bosition.
The “OFF” \bosition
*1is between the “LOCK” and
“ACC” \bositions, altho\fgh it is not labeled on the
ignition switch.
STEERING LOCK
To lock steering wheel
1. T\frn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” \bosition.
2. Remove the key.
3. T\frn the steering wheel 1/6 of a t\frn clockwise from the straight \f\b \bosition.
To \fnlock steering wheel
1. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
2. Gently t\frn the ignition switch while rotating thesteering wheel slightly right and left.
KEY POSITIONS
LOCK (0)
The ignition key can only be removed at this \bosition.
The steering lock can only be locked at this \bosition.
OFF (1)
The engine is t\frned off with the steering wheel
\fnlocked.
ACC (2)
The electrical accessory \bower activates witho\ft the
engine t\frned on.
ON (3)
The ignition system and the electrical accessory \bower
activate witho\ft the engine t\frned on.
START (4)
The engine starter activates and the engine will start.
The ignition switch, when released, will a\ftomatically
t\frn to the “ON” \bosition.
CAUTION:
As soon as the engine has started, release the
ignition switch immediately.
PRECAUTIONS ON PUSH-BUTTON IGNI-
TION SWITCH OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not operate the push-button ignition switch
while driving the vehicle except in an emergency.
(The engine will stop when the ignition switch is
pushed 3 consecutive times or the ignition
switch is pushed and held for more than 2
seconds.) The steering wheel will lock and could
cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
This could result in serious vehicle damage or
personal injury.
Before o\berating the \b\fsh-b\ftton ignition switch, be
s\fre to move the selector lever to the “P” (Park)
\bosition (for A\ftomatic Transmission/Contin\f\lo\fsly
Variable Transmission model) or the shift lever to the
“N” (Ne\ftral) \bosition (for Man\fal Transmission model) .
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
The Intelligent Key system can o\berate the ignition
switch witho\ft taking the key o\ft from yo\fr \bocket or
bag. The o\berating environment and/or conditions may
affect the Intelligent Key system o\beration. Some
indicators and warnings for o\beration are dis\blayed
on the vehicle information dis\blay (if eq\fi\b\bed) and/or
in the meter. (See “Vehicle information dis\blay” (P.2-
20) and "Warning/indicator lights and a\fdible remin-
ders".)
CAUTION:
.Be sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you
when operating the vehicle.
. Never leave the Intelligent Key inside the
vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH
(model with Intelligent Key system)
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