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Low fuel warning light (if equipped)
\fhe low fuel warning light illuminates when the fuel
level in the tan\b is getting low. Refuel as soon as it is
convenient, before the fuel gauge reaches the empty
(0) position. \fhere will be a small reserve of fuel
remaining in the tan\b when the fuel gauge reaches the
empty (0) position.
Malfunction warning light (red) (diesel
engine model)
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position, the malfunction warning light illuminates in
red. \fhis means that the system is operational. After
starting the engine, the warning light turns off.
For the orange Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) , see
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” (P.2-17)for details.
If the malfunction warning light (red) illuminates
continuously while the engine is running, it may
indicate an engine control system malfunction. Have
your vehicle inspected by a RENAUL\f dealer. You do
not need to have your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION:
Continuing vehicle operation without proper
servicing of the engine control system could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and damage to the engine control system, which
may affect the vehicle’s warranty coverage.
Master warning light (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
master warning light illuminates if any of the following
are displayed on the vehicle information display.
. Seat belt warning
. NO KEY warning
. Low fuel warning
. Par\bing bra\be release warning
. Door/bac\b door open warning
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-20) .)
P position selecting warning light (if
equipped)
\fhe warning light blin\bs in red when the ignition switch
is pushed to stop the engine with the selector lever in
any position except the “P” (Par\b) position.
If this warning appears, move the selector lever to the
“P” (Par\b) position or push the ignition switch to the
“ON” position.
An inside warning chime will also sound.
See “Intelligent Key system” (P.3-9) .
Seat belt warning light (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
seat belt warning light illuminates. \fhe light will
continue to illuminate until the driver’s seat belt is
fastened. (See “Seat belts” (P.1-7) .) For China:
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 \bm/h (10 MPH) ,
the light will blin\b unless the driver’s seat belt is
securely fastened.
Except for China:
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 \bm/h (10 MPH) ,
the light will blin\b and the chime will sound unless the
driver’s seat belt is securely fastened. \fhe chime will
continue to sound for about 90 seconds until the seat
belt is fastened.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
air bag warning light (if equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” or “S\fAR\f”
position, the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air
bag warning light illuminates for about 7 seconds and
then turns off. \fhis indicates that the SRS air bag
system is operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the SRS air
bag system and/or pre-tensioner seat belt need
servicing. Have the system chec\bed, and if necessary
repaired, by a RENAUL\f dealer promptly.
. \fhe SRS air bag warning light remains illuminated
after about 7 seconds.
. \fhe SRS air bag warning light flashes intermit-
tently.
. \fhe SRS air bag warning light does not illuminate
at all.
Unless chec\bed and repaired, the SRS air bag system
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt may not function
properly. (See “Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS)” (P.1-25) .)
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Intelligent Key buzzer (if equipped)
\fhe Intelligent Key buzzer sounds if \bny one of the
following improper oper\btions is found.
.\fhe ignition switch is not returned to the “LOCK”
position when locking the doors.
. \fhe Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle when
locking the doors.
. Any doors \bre not closed securely when locking
the doors.
When the buzzer sounds, be sure to check both the
vehicle \bnd the Intelligent Key. (See “Intelligent Key
system” (P.3-9) .)
Key reminder chime
\fhe key reminder chime will sound if \bny of the
following oper\btions \bre detected:
Model with Intelligent Key system:
. \fhe driver’s door is opened while the ignition
switch is in the “ACC” position.
Model without Intelligent Key system:
. \fhe driver’s door is opened while the key is left in
the ignition switch \bnd the ignition switch is in the
“OFF” position.
Light reminder chime
\fhe light reminder chime will sound if the driver’s door
is opened while the he\bdlight switch is in theorposition \bnd the ignition switch is in the “ACC”,
“OFF” or “LOCK” position.
Be sure to turn the light switch to the “OFF” position
when you le\bve the vehicle.
P\brking br\bke reminder chime
\fhe p\brking br\bke reminder chime will sound if the
vehicle is driven \bt more th\bn 7 km/h (4 MPH) with the
p\brking br\bke \bpplied. Stop the vehicle \bnd rele\bse the
p\brking br\bke.
Se\bt belt w\brning chime (if equipped)
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 km/h (9 MPH) ,
the chime will sound unless the driver’s se\bt belt is
securely f\bstened. \fhe chime will continue to sound for
\bbout 90 seconds until the se\bt belt is f\bstened.
Stop/St\brt System reminder buzzer (if
equipped for Europe)
\fhe Stop/St\brt System reminder buzzer will sound if
the engine hood is opened (for CV\f \bnd M\f models) or
the driver’s door is opened or the driver’s se\bt belt is
unf\bstened (for M\f models) while the Stop/St\brt
System is \bctiv\bted.
NOTE:
. Be sure to close the engine hood. When the
engine hood is open, the engine will be in
the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch
(for CVT and MT models) .
. Be sure to check that the driver’s seat belt is
fastened and the driver’s door is closed.
When the driver’s seat belt is unfastened or
the driver’s door is open, the engine will be
in the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch
(for MT model) .
Idling Stop System reminder buzzer (if
equipped for \fh\bil\bnd)
\fhe Idling Stop System reminder buzzer will sound if
the driver’s door or the engine hood is opened (for
CV\f \bnd M\f models) or the driver’s se\bt belt is
unf\bstened (for M\f models) while the Idling Stop
System is \bctiv\bted.
NOTE:
.Be sure to close the driver’s door.
. Be sure to close the engine hood. When the
engine hood is open, the engine will be in
the normal stopped state. In this case,
restart the engine with the ignition switch.
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2-22Instruments and controls
WARNINGS AND ALERTS
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1\f Par\bing bra\be release warning
This warning appears when the vehicle speed is above
7 \bm/h (4 MPH) and the par\bing bra\be is applied\f
2\f Low fuel warning
This warning appears when the fuel level in the tan\b is
getting low\f Refuel as soon as it is convenient, before
the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0) position\f
There is a small reserve of fuel remaining in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty (0)
position.
3\f Door/bac\b door open warning (ignition
switch is in the ON position)
This warning appears if any of the doors or the bac\b
door is open or not closed securely\f The vehicle icon
indicates which door is open on the display\f Ma\be sure
that all of the doors and the bac\b door are closed\f
4\f “Time to rest” indicator
This indicator appears when the set “time to rest”
indicator activates\f You can set the time for up to 6
hours\f (See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P\f2-25) \f)
5\f Low outside temperature warning
This warning appears if the outside temperature is 38C
or below\f The warning can be set not to be displayed\f
(See “Trip computer (for Type C)” (P\f2-25) \f)
6\f Seat belt warning light
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
seat belt warning light illuminates\f The light will
continue to illuminate until the front seat belt is
fastened\f (See “Seat belts” (P\f1-7) \f)
When the vehicle speed exceeds 15 \bm/h (10 MPH) ,
the light will blin\b and the chime will sound unless the
front seat belt is securely fastened\f The chime will
continue to sound for about 90 seconds until the seat
belt is fastened\f
7\f Small light indicator warning
The small light indicator warning illuminates when the
front clearance lights, instrument panel lights, rear
combination lights and license plate lights are on\f The
indicator warning turns off when the
is turned
off\f
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3 Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Keys ..................\(..................\(..........................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-2Key ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-2
Anti-Theft System key (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(........ 3-2
Intelligent Key (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(....................... 3-3
Door locks ..................\(..................\(...............................\(..................\(............ 3-4 Super lock system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(............... 3-4
Locking with key ..................\(..................\(...............................\(............. 3-5
Locking with inside lock knob ..................\(..................\(..................\(. 3-5
Locking with power door lock switch (if e\fuipped\b ................ 3-6
Vehicle speed sensing door lock mechanism (if e\fuipped\b .... 3-6
Auto door lock releasing mechanism (if e\fuipped\b ................. 3-6
Child safety rear door lock ..................\(..................\(..................\(....... 3-7
Remote keyless entry system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(. 3-7 Using remote keyless entry system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(.. 3-7
Intelligent Key system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(............... 3-9 Operating range ..................\(..................\(...............................\(.......... 3-10
Using intelligent Key system ..................\(..................\(................... 3-10
Battery saver system ..................\(..................\(..................\(............... 3-12
Warning and audible reminders ..................\(..................\(............. 3-12
Trouble shooting guide ..................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-13
Using remote keyless entry function ..................\(..................\(..... 3-15 Security system (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(..................\(.... 3-16
Theft warning system ..................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-16
Anti-Theft System ..................\(..................\(..........................\(.......... 3-17
Hood ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(............. 3-18 Opening hood ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(...... 3-18
Closing hood ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..... 3-18
Back door ..................\(..................\(...............................\(..................\(......... 3-19 Opening back door ..................\(..................\(..................\(............... 3-19
Fuel filler lid ..................\(..................\(..................\(.......................\(.............. 3-19 Opening fuel filler lid ..................\(..................\(..................\(............ 3-19
Fuel filler cap ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..... 3-20
Steering wheel ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(.............. 3-20
Mirrors ..................\(..................\(.....................\(..................\(..................\(........ 3-20 Inside rearview mirror ..................\(..................\(..................\(........... 3-20
Outside rearview mirrors ..................\(..................\(....................... 3-21
Vanity mirrors (if e\fuipped\b ..................\(..................\(................... 3-23
Parking brake ..................\(..................\(..................\(............................\(...... 3-23 Lever type ..................\(..................\(..................\(..................\(.............. 3-23
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3-8Pre-driving checks and adjustments
JVP0222XType B (without panic alarm)*1LOCK button
*2U\fLOCK button
*3Batte\by indicato\b light
Locking doo\bs
1. Remove the key f\bom the ignition switch.
2. Close all doo\bs including the back doo\b.
3. Push the “LOCK”
button*1on the \bemote
cont\bolle\b.
4. All doo\bs will be locked.
5. Ope\bate doo\b handles to confi\bm that the doo\bs have been secu\bely locked.
CAUTION:
After locking the doors using the remote con-
troller, be sure that the doors have been securely
locked by operating the door handles.
Unlocking doo\bs
1. Push the “U\fLOCK”button*2on the
\bemote cont\bolle\b.
2. All doo\bs including the back doo\b will be unlocked.
All doo\bs will be locked automatically unless one of the
following ope\bations is pe\bfo\bmed within 30 seconds
afte\b pushing the “U\fLOCK”
button*2on the
\bemote cont\bolle\b while the doo\bs a\be locked.
If du\bing this 30-second time pe\biod, the “U\fLOCK”
button on the \bemote cont\bolle\b is pushed, all doo\bs will
be locked automatically afte\b anothe\b 30 seconds.
. Opening any doo\bs.
. Inse\bting the key into the ignition switch.
Selecting door unlock mode (if equipped) :
When you fi\bst \beceive the vehicle, the doo\b unlock
mode is set to unlock all the doo\bs with one push of the
“U\fLOCK”
button*2. The doo\b unlock mode
can be switched to the selective doo\b unlock mode,
which unlocks the passenge\b’s doo\bs at the second
push of the “U\fLOCK”
button*2.
Selective doo\b unlock mode:
1. Push the “U\fLOCK”
button*2on the
\bemote cont\bolle\b.
2. The d\bive\b’s doo\b unlocks.
3. Push the “U\fLOCK”
button*2on the
\bemote cont\bolle\b again.
4. All doo\bs will be unlocked.
To switch to the selective doo\b unlock mode, pe\bfo\bm
the following p\bocedu\be.
Push the “LOCK”
and “U\fLOCK”buttons
simultaneously fo\b mo\be than 5 seconds.
Pe\bfo\bm the same p\bocedu\be to deactivate the
selective doo\b unlock mode. .
When the selective doo\b unlock mode is set, the
haza\bd indicato\b flashes 3 times.
. When the all doo\b unlock mode is set, the haza\bd
indicato\b flashes once.
Using panic ala\bm (if equipped)
If you a\be nea\b you\b vehicle and feel th\beatened, you
may activate the ala\bm to call attention as follows:
1. Push the “PA\fIC”
button*3on the
Intelligent Key fo\b more than 0.5 second.
2. The theft wa\bning ala\bm will stay on fo\b 25 seconds.
3. The panic ala\bm stops when:
. It has \bun fo\b 25 seconds, o\b
. Any of the buttons on the Intelligent Key a\be
pushed. (\fote: Panic button should be pushed fo\b
mo\be than 0.5 second.)
Batte\by indicato\b light
The batte\by indicato\b light*4(Type A) o\b*3(Type B)
illuminates when you push any button. If the light does
not illuminate, the batte\by is weak o\b needs \beplace-
ment. Fo\b info\bmation \bega\bding \beplacement of a
batte\by, see “Remote cont\bolle\b batte\by” (P.8-24) .
Haza\bd indicato\b ope\bation
When you lock o\b unlock the doo\bs, the haza\bd
indicato\b will flash as a confi\bmation.
. “LOCK”: The haza\bd indicato\b flashes once.
. “U\fLOCK”: The haza\bd indicato\b flashes twice.
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3-10Pre-driving checks and adjustments
CAUTION:
.Do not allow the Intelligent Key, which
contains electrical components, to come
into contact with water or salt water. This
could affect the system function.
. Do not drop the Intelligent Key.
. Do not strike the Intelligent Key sharply
against another object.
. Do not change or modify the Intelligent Key.
. Wetting may damage the Intelligent Key. If
the Intelligent Key gets wet, immediately
wipe until it is completely dry.
. If the outside temperature is below í108C
(148F) , the battery of the Intelligent Key may
not function properly.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key for an
extended period in an area where tempera-
tures exceed 608C (1408F) .
. Do not attach the Intelligent Key with a key
holder that contains a magnet.
. Do not place the Intelligent Key near equip-
ment that produces a magnetic field, such as
a TV, audio equipment and personal compu-
ters or cellular phones.
If an Intelligent Key is lost or stolen, \fENA\bLT
recommends erasing the ID code of that Intelligent
Key from the vehicle. This may prevent the unauthor-
ized use of the Intelligent Key to operate the vehicle.
For information regarding the erasing procedure,
contact a \fENA\bLT dealer.
The Intelligent Key function can be disabled. For
information about disabling the Intelligent Key function,
contact a \fENA\bLT dealer.
OPE\fATING \fANGE
SPA2038
The Intelligent Key functions can only be used when
the Intelligent Key is within the specified operating
range from the request switch
*1.
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged or
strong radio waves are present near the operating
location, the Intelligent Key system’s operating range
becomes narrower, and the Intelligent Key may not
function properly.
The operating range is within 80 cm (31.50 in) from
each request switch
*1.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door glass,
handle or rear bumper the request switches may not
function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating range,
it is possible for anyone, even someone who does not
carry the Intelligent Key, to push the request switch
and lock/unlock the doors.
\bSING INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
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The request switch will not function under the following
conditions:
. When the Intelligent Key is left inside the vehicle
. When the Intelligent Key is not within the
operational range
. When any door is open or not closed securely
. When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
. When the ignition switch is in the “ACC” or “ON”
position
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3-14Pre-driving checks and adjustments
SymptomPossible cause\fction to take
W\ben pus\bing t\be request switc\b or t\be
“LOCK”
button on t\be Intelligent
Key to lock t\be door T\be outside c\bime sounds for a few
seconds and all t\be doors unlock.T\be Intelligent Key is inside t\be ve\bicle. Carry t\be Intelligent Key wit\b you.
T\be ignition switc\b is in t\be “\fCC” or
“ON” position.
Pus\b t\be ignition switc\b to t\be “OFF”
position.
\f door is not closed securely. Close t\be door securely.
W\ben pus\bing t\be door \bandle request
switc\b to lock t\be door T\be outside c\bime sounds for a few
seconds.T\be Intelligent Key is inside t\be ve\bicle. Carry t\be Intelligent Key wit\b you.
\f door is not closed securely.
Close t\be door securely.
W\ben pus\bing t\be ignition switc\b to start
t\be engine Type \f: T\be Intelligent Key battery
indicator appears on t\be display.
Type B: T\be Intelligent Key system
warning lig\bt in t\be meter blinks in green.
T\be battery c\barge is low.
Replace t\be battery wit\b a new one. (See
“Battery” (P.8-23) .)
Type \f: T\be NO KEY warning appears on
t\be display and t\be inside warning c\bime
sounds for a few seconds.
Type B: T\be Intelligent Key system
warning lig\bt in t\be meter blinks in yellow
and t\be inside warning c\bime sounds for
a few seconds. T\be Intelligent Key is not in t\be ve\bicle.
Carry t\be Intelligent Key wit\b you.
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USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNC-
TION
Oper\ftin\b r\fn\be
SPA2252Type A (with panic alarm)
SPA2045Type B (without panic alarm)It is possible to lock/unlock \fll doors includin\b the b\fck
door usin\b the remote keyless entry system. The
oper\ftin\b dist\fnce depends upon the conditions
\fround the vehicle. To securely oper\fte the lock \fnd
unlock buttons, \fppro\fch the vehicle to \fbout 1 m (3.3
ft) from the door.
The remote keyless entry system will not function under
the followin\b conditions:.
When the Intelli\bent Key is not within the
oper\ftion\fl r\fn\be.
. When the Intelli\bent Key b\fttery is disch\fr\bed.
For inform\ftion re\b\frdin\b the repl\fcement of \f b\fttery,
see “B\fttery” (P.8-23) .
Lockin\b doors
When you lock or unlock the doors includin\b the b\fck
door, the h\fz\frd indic\ftor will fl\fsh \fs \f confirm\ftion.
1. Pl\fce the i\bnition switch in the “OFF” position \fnd c\frry the Intelli\bent Key.
2. Close \fll doors (includin\b the b\fck door) .
3. Push the “LOCK”
button*1on the
Intelli\bent Key.
4. All doors will be locked.
5. Oper\fte the door h\fndles to confirm th\ft the doors h\fve been securely locked.
CAUTION:
After locking the doors using the Intelligent Key,
be sure that the doors have been securely
locked by operating the door handles.
Unlockin\b doors
1. Push the “UNLOCK”button*2on the
Intelli\bent Key.
2. All doors (includin\b the b\fck door) will be unlocked.
All doors will be locked \futom\ftic\flly unless one of the
followin\b oper\ftions is performed within 30 seconds
\ffter pushin\b the “UNLOCK”
button on the
Intelli\bent Key while the doors \fre locked. If durin\b this
30-second time period, the “UNLOCK”
button on
the Intelli\bent Key is pushed, \fll doors will be locked
\futom\ftic\flly \ffter \fnother 30 seconds. .
Openin\b \fny door or b\fck door.
. Pushin\b the i\bnition switch.
Selecting door unlock mode (if equipped) :
When you first receive the vehicle, the door unlock
mode is set to unlock \fll the doors with one push of the
“UNLOCK”
button*2. The door unlock mode
c\fn be switched to the selective door unlock mode,
which unlocks the p\fssen\ber’s doors \ft the second
push of the “UNLOCK”
button*2
Selective door unlock mode:
1. Push the “UNLOCK”
button*2on the
Intelli\bent Key.
2. The driver’s door unlocks.
3. Push the “UNLOCK”
button*2on the
Intelli\bent Key \f\b\fin.
4. All doors will be unlocked.
To switch to the selective door unlock mode, perform
the followin\b procedure.
Push the “LOCK”
\fnd “UNLOCK”buttons
simult\fneously for more th\fn 5 seconds. Perform the
s\fme procedure to de\fctiv\fte the selective door
unlock mode.
. When the selective door unlock mode is set, the
h\fz\frd indic\ftor fl\fshes 3 times.
. When the \fll door unlock mode is set, the h\fz\frd
indic\ftor fl\fshes once.
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