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2. Auto start deactivation
If the engine sto\fs when the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is
activated, and will not start automaticall\b, the message
is shown.
3. S\bstem fault
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is activated, but does not
o\ferate correctl\b, the message is shown. Visit a
RENAULT dealer or qualified worksho\f.
4. Sto\f/Start S\bstem
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is deactivated using the Sto\f/
Start S\bstem OFF switch, the message is shown.
If the Sto\f/Start S\bstem is activated using the Sto\f/
Start S\bstem OFF switch, the "STOP/START ON"
message is shown.
TRIP COMPUTER (for T\b\fe C)
JVI0006X
Switches for the tri\f com\futer are located on the left
or right side of the combination meter \fanel. To
o\ferate the tri\f com\futer, \fush the switches as shownabove.
*AENTER switch
*BNEXT switch
When the ignition switch is \fushed to the ON \fosition,
modes of the tri\f com\futer can be selected b\b
\fushing the
switch*A.
Each time the
switch*Ais \fushed, the dis\fla\b
will change as follows:
CO2 saved (if equi\f\fed) ?Current fuel consum\ftion
? Average fuel consum\ftion and s\feed ?Ela\fsed
time and tri\f odometer (if equi\f\fed) ?Distance to
em\ft\b ?Outside air tem\ferature ?Idling sto\f (if
equi\f\fed) ?Setting ?Warning check
CO2 saved (if equi\f\fed)
JVI0268X
The CO2 saved mode shows the estimated quantit\b of
CO2 exhaust emissions \frevented b\b the Sto\f/Start
S\bstem ever\b time the engine is automaticall\b sto\f\fed.
For more information, see “Sto\f/Start S\bstem (CO2
savings ) (if equi\f\fed for Euro\fe)” (P.2-28) .
Current fuel consum\ftion (km/l or l/100 km or
MPG)
JVI0007X
The current fuel consum\ftion mode shows the current
fuel consum\ftion.
Average fuel consum\ftion (km/l or l/100 km
or MPG) and s\feed (km/h or MPH)
JVI0008X
Fuel consumption:
The average fuel consum\ftion mode shows the
average fuel consum\ftion since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done b\b \fushing the
switch*Bfor longer
than 1 second. (The average s\feed is also reset at the
same time.)
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2-26Instruments and controls
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds. \bt about the
first 500 m after a reset, the display shows “——”.
Speed:
The average speed mode shows the average vehi\fle
speed sin\fe the last reset. Resetting is done by
pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than 1 se\fond.
(The average fuel \fonsumption is also reset at the
same time.)
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds. The first 30
se\fonds after a reset, the display shows “——”.
Elapsed time and trip odometer (km or
MILES)
JVI0033X
Elapsed time:
The elapsed time mode shows the time sin\fe the last
reset. The displayed time \fan be reset by pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than 1 se\fond. (The trip
odometer is also reset at the same time.)
Trip odometer (if equipped) :
The trip odometer mode shows the distan\fe that the
vehi\fle has been driven sin\fe the last reset. Resetting
is done by pushing the
swit\fh*Bfor longer than
1 se\fond. (The elapsed time is also reset at the same
time.)
Distan\fe to empty (km or MILES)
JVI0010X
The distan\fe to empty (dte) mode provides you with an
estimation of the distan\fe that \fan be driven before
refueling. The dte is \fonstantly being \fal\fulated, based
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the a\ftual fuel
\fonsumption.
The display is updated every 30 se\fonds.
The dte mode in\fludes a low range warning feature. If
the fuel level is low, the warning is displayed on the
s\freen.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display
will \fhange to “——”.
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
pushed to the “OFF”position may continue
to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
Outside air temperature (8C) (if equipped)
JVI0012X
The outside air temperature is displayed in 8C in the
range of í30 to 608C.
The outside air temperature mode in\fludes a low
temperature warning feature. If the outside air tem-
perature is 38 C or below, the warning “ICY” is
displayed on the s\freen.
The outside temperature sensor is lo\fated in front of
the radiator. The sensor may be affe\fted by road or
engine heat, wind dire\ftions and other driving \fondi-
tions. The display may differ from the a\ftual outside
temperature or the temperature displayed on various
signs or billboards.
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Accumulated time and current saved fuel
consumption (ml (mililiter)) \fy Idling \btop
\bystem (if equipped for Thailand)
JVI0011XType A
JVC0021XType BTheswitch*Bis used in the setting mode to
select and decide a menu of Type A and B.
Accumulated time (Type A):
The Accumulated time mode shows the accumulated
time Idling \btop \bystem has \feen operated since the
last reset.
Resetting is done \fy pushing the
switch*Bfor
longer than 1 second. (The saved fuel is also reset at
the same time.) Current saved fuel consumption (Type A):
The Current saved fuel consumption mode shows the
current saved fuel consumption \fy Idling \btop \bystem
has \feen operated since the last reset.
Accumulated time (Type B):
The Accumulated time mode shows the accumulated
time Idling \btop \bystem has \feen operated since the
time the ignition switch was turned ON.
Resetting is done \fy pushing the
switch*Bfor
longer than 1 second. (The saved fuel is also reset at
the same time.)
Current saved fuel consumption (Type B):
The Current saved fuel consumption mode shows the
current saved fuel consumption \fy Idling \btop \bystem
has \feen operated since the time the ignition switch
was turned ON. \bee “Idling \btop \bystem (if equipped
for Thailand)” (P.5-19) .
\betting
JVI0013X
Setting cannot be made while driving. A mes-
sage “Setting can only be operated when
stopped” is also displayed on the vehicle
information display.
The
switch*Aandswitch*Bare used in the setting mode to select and set a menu.
SKIP:
Push the
switch*Ato move to the warning
check mode.
Push the
switch*Bto select other menus.
ALERT:
The alert menu can \fe set to notify the following items.
. TIMER
\belect this su\fmenu to specify when the "time to
rest" indicator activates.
. ICY
\belect this su\fmenu to display the low outside
temperature warning.
To return to the top page of the setting mode, select
“BACK”.
TIME SETTING (CURRENT TIME) :
. CURRENT TIME
Adjust the date and time (hour and minute) of the
clock on the meter.
TIME SETTING (Birthday and Anniversary):
The \firthday and anniversary message reminds you of
the anniversary or a \firthday the driver should
remem\fer.
. BIRTHDAY
\belect this su\fmenu to adjust the date of the
Birthday message.
. ANNIVER\bARY
\belect this su\fmenu to adjust the date of the
Anniversary message.
\belect the display image to set the desired display
image of the Anniversary message.
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B) using the Stop/Start System are kept in a su\fmenu.
Trip Saving \bType A)
The Trip Saving mode shows the estimated CO2
exhaust emissions prevented since last reset.
It is possi\fle to reset using the [RESET] su\fmenu then
push the
switch*Ato set to zero.
NOTE:
The [Trip Saving] value is the same information
that is displayed when the engine is automati-
cally stopped by the Stop/Start System.
Total Saving \bType B)
The Total Saving mode shows:
. The estimated CO2 exhaust emissions prevented.
. The time that the engine has \feen stopped \fy the
Stop/Start System.
NOTE:
The [Total Saving] values cannot be reset and
show accumulated Stop/Start System informa-
tion since the vehicle was built.
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SIC3782Type A
SIC3783Type BRENAULT recommends that you consult the local
regulations concerning the use of lights.
AUTO position \bif equipped)
When the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and
the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position, the
headlights, front clearance lights, instrument panel
lights, rear com\fination light, and other lights turn on
automatically depending on the \frightness of the
surroundings.
The headlights will turn on automatically at twilight or in rainy weather \bwhen the windshield wiper is operated
continuously) \bfor Hong Kong) .
When the ignition switch is turned to the “OFF”
position, the lights will turn off automatically.
JVI0023X
CAUTION:
Do not place any objects on top of the sensor*A. The sensor senses the brightness level and
controls the autolight function. If the sensor is
covered, it reacts as if it is dark, and the
headlights will illuminate.
position
Theposition turns on the front clearance lights,
instrument panel lights, rear com\fination lights and
other lights.
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HEADLIGHT AND TURN SIGNAL
SWITCH
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position
Theposition turns on the headlights in addition to
the other lights\f
Headlight beam
\bIC3785
To turn on the high beam, push the lever towards the
front position*1\f
To turn off the high beam, return the lever to the neutral
position
*2\f
To flash the headlights, pull the lever towards the
rearmost position
*3\f The headlights can be flashed
even when the headlights are not on\f If equipped, when the lever is pulled towards the
rearmost position
*3after the ignition switch is
placed in the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, the headlight
will turn on and stay on for 30 seconds\f The lever can
be pulled 4 times for up to 2 minutes\f
Daytime light system (if equipped)
Even if the headlight switch is off, the daytime lights
will come on after starting the engine\f However, you
cannot change low beam to high beam when the light
switch is off\f
When the light switch is turned to the
position,
the headlight low beam will turn off\f
BATTERY \bAVER \bY\bTEM
The light reminder chime will sound if the driver’s door
is opened while the following improper operations
occur:
. The headlight switch is in either the
orposition, and the ignition switch in the “ACC”,
“OFF” or “LOCK” position\f
. The headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position and
the front or rear fog light (if equipped) is turned on
while the ignition switch is in the “ACC”, “OFF” or
“LOCK” position\f
Be sure to turn the headlight switch to the “OFF”
position when you leave the vehicle\f
Type A
When the headlight switch is in the
orposition while the engine is running, the lights will
automatically turn off after pushing the ignition switch
to the “ACC”, “OFF” or “LOCK” position and opening
the driver’s side door\f
When the headlight switch remains in either the
orposition after the lights automatically turn off,
the lights will turn on when the engine is started\f Type B
If the doors are closed and locked with the remote
controller, the Intelligent Key or the door request
switch (if equipped) while the headlight switch is in
either the
orposition, the battery saver
function will turn off the lights to prevent the battery
from being discharged\f The lights will turn on when the
doors are being opened\f
CAUTION:
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is not
running for extended periods of time to prevent
the battery from being discharged.
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FRONT FOG LIGHTS
SIC3811Type A
SIC3813Type BTo tu\fn on the \b\font \bog lights, tu\fn the \bog light switch
to theposition with the headlight switch in theo\fposition.
To tu\fn o\b\b the \bog lights, tu\fn the \bog light switch to the
“OFF” position.
When the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position (i\b
equipped):
. Tu\fning the \bog light switch to the
position
will tu\fn on the headlights, \bog lights and the othe\f
lights while the ignition switch is in the “ON” position o\f the engine is \funning.
REAR FOG LIGHT
SIC3812Type A
SIC4066Type B
SIC3814Type CTo tu\fn on the \fea\f \bog light, tu\fn the \bog light switch to
theo\fposition. The switch \fetu\fns to theposition automatically, and the \fea\f \bog light will
illuminate with the \b\font \bog lights. Make su\fe the
indicato\f light on the inst\fument panel illuminates.
To tu\fn o\b\b the \fea\f \bog light, tu\fn the \bog light switch to
the
position again. Make su\fe theindicato\f
light on the inst\fument panel tu\fns o\b\b.
To tu\fn o\b\b both the \b\font and \fea\f \bog lights, tu\fn the
\bog light switch to the “OFF” position.
When the headlight switch is in the “AUTO” position (i\b
equipped):
. Tu\fning the \bog light switch to the
position
will tu\fn on the headlights, \bog lights and the othe\f
lights while the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position o\f the engine is \funning.
The \fea\f \bog light should be used only when visibility is
se\fiously \feduced. [Gene\fally, to less than 100 m (328
\bt)]
FOG LIGHT SWITCH (if equipped)
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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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SIC3909Type BThe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem can au\foma\ficall\b
\furn on \fhe wipers and adjus\f \fhe wiper speed
depending on \fhe rainfall and \fhe vehicle speed b\b
using \fhe rain sensor loca\fed on \fhe upper par\f of \fhe
windshield.
To se\f \fhe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem, push \fhe
lever down \fo \fhe “AUTO” posi\fion
*1. The wiper will
sweep once while \fhe igni\fion swi\fch is in \fhe “ON”
posi\fion.
The rain sensor sensi\fivi\f\b level can be adjus\fed b\b
\furning \fhe knob \foward \fhe fron\f
*2(High) or \foward
\fhe rear*3(Low) .
. High — High sensi\five opera\fion
. Low — Low sensi\five opera\fion
To \furn \fhe rain-sensing au\fo wiper s\bs\fem off, push up
\fhe lever \fo \fhe “OFF” posi\fion, or pull down \fhe lever
\fo \fhe “
” (LO) or “” (HI) posi\fion.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the rain sensor and around it when
the wiper switch is in the “AUTO” position and
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. The
wipers may operate unexpectedly and cause to
an injury or a wiper damage. .
The rain-sensing auto wipers are intended
for use during rain. If the switch is left in the
“AUTO” position, the wipers may operate
unexpectedly when dirt, fingerprints, oil film
or insects are stuck on or around the sensor.
The wipers may also operate when exhaust
gas or moisture affect the rain sensor.
. When the windshield glass is coated with
water repellent, the speed of the rain-sen-
sing auto wipers may be higher even though
the amount of the rainfall is small.
. Be sure to turn off the rain-sensing auto
wiper system when you use a car wash.
. The rain-sensing auto wipers may not oper-
ate if rain does not hit the rain sensor even if
it is raining.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER
SWITCH (if equipped)
JVI0273XType A
JVI0274XType BIf the rear window 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 1
minute, turn the switch ON again to operate
the wiper.
The rear window wiper and washer opera\fes when \fhe
igni\fion swi\fch is in \fhe “ON” posi\fion.
Wiper opera\fion
The swi\fch posi\fion “INT”*1opera\fes \fhe wiper
in\fermi\f\fen\fl\b.
The swi\fch posi\fion “ON”
*2opera\fes \fhe wiper
con\finuousl\b.
To s\fop \fhe wiper opera\fion, \furn \fhe swi\fch \fo \fhe
“OFF” posi\fion.
Reverse synchronization function (if equipped):
When \fhe windshield wiper swi\fch is on, moving \fhe
selec\for lever \fo \fhe “R” (Reverse) posi\fion will opera\fe
\fhe rear window wiper.
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