2012 RENAULT PULSE Owners Manual


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WARNING:
.Never let children ride unrestrained or
extend their hands or face out of the
window. Do not attempt to hold them in
your lap or arms. Some examples of danger-
ous riding positions are shown in the
illustrations.
. Children may be severely injured or killed
when the air bags inflate if they are not
properly restrained.
. Never install a rear-facing child restraint
system in the front seat. An inflating supple-
mental front-impact air bag could seriously
injure or kill your child. (See “Child re-
straints” (P.1-13) .)
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WARNING:
.The supplemental side-impact air bags and
supplemental curtain side-impact air bags
ordinarily will not inflate in the event of a
front impact, rear impact, rollover, or lower
severity side collision. Always wear the seat
belts to help reduce the risk or severity of
injury in accidents.
. The seat belts and the supplemental side-
impact air bags and supplemental curtain
side-impact air bags are most effective when
you are sitting well back and upright in the
seat. The supplemental side-impact air bags
and supplemental curtain side-impact air
bags inflate with great force. If you and your
passengers are unrestrained, leaning for-
ward, sitting sideways, or out of position in
any way, you and your passengers are at
greater risk of injury or death in an accident.
. Do not allow anyone to place their hands,
legs, or face near the supplemental side-
impact air bags and supplemental curtain
side-impact air bags on the sides of the
seatback of the front seats or near the side
roof rails. Do not allow anyone sitting in the
front seats or rear outboard seats to extend
their hands out of the windows or lean
against the doors. Some examples of dan-
gerous riding positions are shown in the
illustrations.
. When sitting in the rear seats, do not hold
onto the seatback of the front seats. If the
supplemental side-impact air bags and sup-
plemental curtain side-impact air bags in-
flate, you may be seriously injured. Be
especially careful with children, who should always be properly restrained.
. Do not use seat covers on the front seat-
backs. They may interfere with the supple-
mental side-impact air bag inflations.
Pre-tensioner seat belt system (if e\fuipped\b
The pre-tensioner seat belt system may activate with
the supplemental air bag system in certain types of
collisions.
Working with the seat belt retractor and anchor, it
helps tighten the seat belt the instant the vehicle
becomes involved in certain types of collisions, helping
to restrain front seat occupants. (See “Pre-tensioner
seat belt system” (P.1-31\b .\b
Air bag warning label (if e\fuipped\b
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SRS air bag:
The warning label
*1is located on the surface of the
passenger’s sun visor. SRS front-impact passenger air bag:
The warning label
*2(if e\fuipped\b is located on the
side of the passenger’s side instrument panel.
This label warns you not to fit a rear-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger seat as such a
restraint system used in this position could cause
serious injury to the infant in case of air bag
deployment during a collision.
In vehicles e\fuipped with a front-impact passenger air
bag system, use a rear-facing child restraint system
only on the rear seats. “Extreme Hazard! Do not use a
rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by
an airbag in front of it!"
When installing a child restraint system in your vehicle,
always follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s
instructions for installation.
For additional information, see “Child restraints” (P.1-
13\b .
SRS air bag warning light
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The SRS air bag warning light, displayingin the
instrument panel, monitors the circuits for the air bag
systems, pre-tensioner seat belt systems and all
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related wiring.
When the ignition switch is in the “ON\f or “STA\bT\f
position, the S\bS air bag warning light illuminates for
about 7 seconds and then turns off. This indicates that
the S\bS air bag systems are operational.
If any of the following conditions occur, the air bag
and/or pre-tensioner seat belt systems need servicing:
.The S\bS air bag warning light remains on after
approximately 7 seconds.
. The S\bS air bag warning light flashes intermit-
tently.
. The S\bS air bag warning light does not illuminate
at all.
Under these conditions, the air bag and/or pre-
tensioner seat belt systems may not operate properly.
They must be checked and repaired. Contact a
\bENAULT dealer immediately.SUPPLEMENTAL AI\b BAG SYSTEMS
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1. Crash zone sensor
2. Supplemental front-impact air bag modules*
3. Supplemental side-impact air bag modules*
4. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag mod- ules*
5. Supplemental curtain side-impact air bag in- flators*
6. Satellite sensors* 7. Pre-tensioner seat belt retractors*
8. Supplemental air bag diagnosis sensor unit
*: if equipped
WARNING:
. Do not place any objects on the steering
wheel pad. Do not place any objects be-
tween the driver and steering wheel pad.
Such objects may become dangerous pro-
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jectiles and cause injury if a supplemental
air bag inflates.
. Immediately after inflation, several supple-
mental air bag system components will be
hot. Do not touch them: you may severely
burn yourself.
. No unauthorized changes should be made
to any components or wiring of the supple-
mental air bag systems. This is to prevent
accidental inflation of the supplemental air
bags or damage to the supplemental air bag
systems.
. Do not make unauthorized changes to your
vehicle’s electrical system, suspension sys-
tem or front end structure. This could affect
proper operation of the supplemental air
bag systems.
. Tampering with the supplemental air bag
systems may result in serious personal
injury. Tampering includes changes to the
steering wheel by placing materials over the
steering wheel pad and above, and by
installing additional trim materials around
the supplemental air bag systems.
. Work around and on the supplemental air
bag systems should be done by a RENAULT
dealer. The SRS wiring should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the supple-
mental air bag systems.
. The SRS wiring harness connectors are
yellow and/or orange for easy identification.
When the air bags inflate, a fairl\f loud noise \ba\f be
heard, followed b\f the release of s\boke. This s\boke is
not har\bful and does not indicate a fire. Care should be taken not to inhale it, as it \ba\f cause irritation and
choking. Those with a histor\f of a breathing condition
should get fresh air pro\bptl\f.
Supple\bental front-i\bpact air bag s\fste\b
The driver’s supple\bental front-i\bpact air bag is
located at the center of the steering wheel. The
passenger’s supple\bental front-i\bpact air bag (if
equipped) is located at the instru\bent panel above
the glove box.
The supple\bental front-i\bpact air bag s\fste\b is
designed to inflate in higher severit\f frontal collisions,
although it \ba\f inflate if the forces in another t\fpe of
collision are si\bilar to those of a higher severit\f frontal
i\bpact. It \ba\f not inflate in certain frontal collisions.
Vehicle da\bage (or lack of it) is not alwa\fs an
indication of proper supple\bental front-i\bpact air
bag s\fste\b operation.
Front passenger air bag status light (if
equipped):
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The front passenger air bag status light is located on
the \beter.
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position, the front passenger air bag status light
illu\binates for about 7 seconds and then turns off or
re\bains on depending on the front passenger air bag
status.
.
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position and the front passenger air bag is active,
the front passenger air bag status light will turn off
after approxi\batel\f 7 seconds.
. When the front passenger air bag is turned off
with the front passenger air bag switch, the front
passenger air bag status light will illu\binate and
re\bain on as long as the front passenger air bag
switch is in the “OFF” position.
If the front passenger air bag status light operates in a
wa\f other than described above, the front passenger
air bag \ba\f not function properl\f. Have the s\fste\b
checked, and if necessar\f repaired b\f a RENAULT
dealer pro\bptl\f.
Front passenger air bag switch (if equipped):
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The front passenger air bag can be turned off with the
front passenger air bag switch*Alocated inside of
the glove box.
To turn off the front passenger air bag:
1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
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2. Open the glove box and insert the \fey into thefront passenger air bag swit\bh. For Intelligent Key
equipped models, see “Keys” (P.3-2) for me\bhan-
i\bal \fey usage.
3. Push and turn the \fey to the “OFF” position.
4. Pla\be the ignition swit\bh in the “ON” position. The front passenger air bag status light will illuminate
and remain on.
To turn on the front passenger air bag:
1. Pla\be the ignition swit\bh in the “OFF” position.
2. Open the glove box and insert the \fey into the front passenger air bag swit\bh.
3. Push and turn the \fey to the “ON” position.
4. Pla\be the ignition swit\bh in the “ON” position. The front passenger air bag status light will illuminate
then turn off.
Supplemental side-impa\bt air bag system (if
equipped)
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The supplemental side-impa\bt air bag is lo\bated at the
outside of the front seats’ seatba\b\fs.
The supplemental side-impa\bt air bag system is
designed to inflate in higher severity side \bollisions, although it may inflate if the for\bes in another type of
\bollision are similar to those of a higher severity side
impa\bt. It may not inflate in \bertain side \bollisions.
Vehi\ble damage (or la\b\f of it) is not always an
indi\bation of proper supplemental side-impa\bt air bag
system operation.
Supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt air bag
system (if equipped)
The supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt air bag is
lo\bated at the roof rails.
The supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt air bag system is
designed to inflate in higher severity side \bollisions,
although it may inflate if the for\bes in another type of
\bollision are similar to those of a higher severity side
impa\bt. It may not inflate in \bertain side \bollisions.
Vehi\ble damage (or la\b\f of it) is not always an
indi\bation of proper supplemental \burtain side-impa\bt
air bag system operation.
PRE-TENSIONER SEAT BELT SYSTEM (if
equipped)
WARNING:
.
The pre-tensioner seat belt cannot be re-
used after activation. It must be replaced
together with the retractor and buckle as a
unit.
. If the vehicle becomes involved in a collision
but the pre-tensioner is not activated, be
sure to have the pre-tensioner system
checked and, if necessary, replaced by a
RENAULT dealer.
. No unauthorized changes should be made
to any components or wiring of the pre-
tensioner seat belt system. This is to prevent
accidental activation of the pre-tensioner seat belt or damage to the pre-tensioner
seat belt system.
. Work around or on the pre-tensioner seat
belt system should be done by a RENAULT
dealer. The SRS wiring should not be
modified or disconnected. Unauthorized
electrical test equipment and probing de-
vices should not be used on the pre-
tensioner seat belt system.
. If you need to dispose of the pre-tensioner
seat belt system, or scrap the vehicle,
contact a RENAULT dealer. Correct pre-
tensioner disposal procedures are set forth
in the appropriate RENAULT Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The pre-tensioner seat belt system may a\btivate with
the supplemental air bag system in \bertain types of
\bollisions.
Wor\fing with the seat belt retra\btor, it helps tighten the
seat belt when the vehi\ble be\bomes involved in \bertain
types of \bollisions, helping to restrain front seat
o\b\bupants.
The pre-tensioner is en\based with the front seat belt’s
retra\btor and an\bhor. These seat belts are used the
same as \bonventional seat belts.
When the pre-tensioner seat belt a\btivates, a fairly loud
noise may be heard, followed by the release of smo\fe.
This smo\fe is not harmful and does not indi\bate a fire.
Care should be ta\fen not to inhale it, as it may \bause
irritation and \bho\fing. Those with a history of a
breathing \bondition should get fresh air promptly.
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REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PROCE-
DURE
WARNING:
.Once the air bags have been inflated, the air
bag modules will not function and must be
replaced. The air bag modules must be
replaced by a RENAULT dealer. The inflated
air bag modules cannot be repaired.
. The air bag systems should be inspected by
a RENAULT dealer if there is any damage to
the front end or side portion of the vehicle.
. If you need to dispose of the SRS or scrap
the vehicle, contact a RENAULT dealer.
Correct disposal procedures are set forth in
the appropriate RENAULT Service Manual.
Incorrect disposal procedures could cause
personal injury.
The \fir b\f\bs \fre desi\bned to \fctiv\fte on \f one-time-
only b\fsis. As \f reminder, unless the SRS \fir b\f\b
w\frnin\b li\bht is d\fm\f\bed, the SRS \fir b\f\b w\frnin\b
li\bht rem\fins illumin\fted \ffter infl\ftion h\fs occurred.
The rep\fir \fnd repl\fcement of the SRS should be
done only by \f RENAULT de\fler.
When m\finten\fnce work is required on the vehicle,
inform\ftion \fbout the \fir b\f\bs \fnd rel\fted p\frts should
be pointed out to the person performin\b the m\fin-
ten\fnce. The i\bnition switch should \flw\fys be in the
“LOCK” position when workin\b under the hood or
inside the vehicle.
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2 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel ..................\D..................\D..................\D.......................\D......... 2-2Left-Hand Dr\fve (LHD) m\bdel ..................\D..................\D..................\D.. 2-2
R\fght-Hand Dr\fve (RHD) m\bdel (Type A) ..................\D................. 2-3
R\fght-Hand Dr\fve (RHD) m\bdel (Type B) ..................\D................ 2-4
R\fght-Hand Dr\fve (RHD) m\bdel (Type C) ..................\D................ 2-5
Meters and gauges ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D......... 2-6 Speed\bmeter and \bd\bmeter ..................\D..................\D...................... 2-8
Tr\fp c\bmputer (f\br Type A and B) ..................\D..................\D............ 2-9
Tach\bmeter (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D..................\D....... 2-10
Fuel gauge ..................\D..................\D..................\D.......................\D.......... 2-10
Aut\bmat\fc Transm\fss\f\bn (AT)/C\bnt\fnu\busly Var\fable
Transm\fss\f\bn (CVT) p\bs\ft\f\bn \fnd\fcat\br (\ff equ\fpped) ............ 2-10
Eng\fne start \bperat\f\bn \fnd\fcat\br (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..... 2-11
Warn\fng/\fnd\fcat\br l\fghts and aud\fble rem\fnders ..................\D......... 2-12 Check\fng bulbs ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D...... 2-13
Warn\fng l\fghts ..................\D..................\D...............................\D.............. 2-13
Ind\fcat\br l\fghts ..................\D..................\D.....................\D..................\D..... 2-16
Aud\fble rem\fnders ..................\D..................\D..................\D.................... 2-18
Veh\fcle \fnf\brmat\f\bn d\fsplay (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D... 2-20 Ind\fcat\brs f\br \bperat\f\bn ..................\D..................\D............................ 2-20
Warn\fngs and alerts ..................\D..................\D..................\D................ 2-22
Ind\fcat\brs f\br b\frthday and ann\fversary ..................\D..................\D. 2-23
Ind\fcat\brs f\br ma\fntenance ..................\D..................\D..................\D.... 2-24
Ind\fcat\brs f\br St\bp/Start System (\ff equ\fpped
f\br Eur\bpe) ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D.............. 2-24
Tr\fp c\bmputer (f\br Type C) ..................\D..................\D..................\D.... 2-25
St\bp/Start System (CO2 sav\fngs ) (\ff equ\fpped
f\br Eur\bpe) ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D.............. 2-28
Headl\fght and turn s\fgnal sw\ftch ..................\D..................\D.................. 2-29 Headl\fght sw\ftch ..................\D..................\D..........................\D.............. 2-29 Battery saver system ..................\D..................\D..................\D............ 2-30
Headl\fght a\fm\fng c\bntr\bl (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D................ 2-31
Turn s\fgnal sw\ftch ..................\D..................\D..........................\D.......... 2-31
F\bg l\fght sw\ftch (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D..................\D.... 2-32 Fr\bnt f\bg l\fghts ..................\D..................\D...............................\D.......... 2-32
Rear f\bg l\fght ..................\D..................\D.....................\D..................\D..... 2-32
W\fper and washer sw\ftch ..................\D..................\D..................\D............ 2-33 W\fndsh\feld w\fper and washer sw\ftch ..................\D..................\D 2-33
Ra\fn-sens\fng aut\b w\fper system (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D.. 2-33
Rear w\fnd\bw w\fper and washer sw\ftch (\ff equ\fpped) ....... 2-34
Def\bgger sw\ftch (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D..................\D... 2-35
Hazard \fnd\fcat\br flasher sw\ftch ..................\D..................\D.................... 2-36
H\brn ..................\D..................\D..................\D.......................\D..................\D......... 2-36
W\fnd\bws ..................\D..................\D..................\D............................\D.............. 2-36 Manual w\fnd\bws (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D............. 2-36
P\bwer w\fnd\bws (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D.............. 2-36
Sunshade (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D..................\D............... 2-38
Cl\bck ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D............. 2-38 Adjust\fng t\fme ..................\D..................\D..................\D......................... 2-38
P\bwer \butlets (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D..................\D........ 2-39
St\brages ..................\D..................\D.....................\D..................\D..................\D.... 2-40 Gl\bve b\bx ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D.............. 2-40
Upper \fnstrument b\bx (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D... 2-40
Card h\blder (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D..................\D... 2-40
Cup h\blders ..................\D..................\D..................\D..................\D.......... 2-40
T\bnneau b\bard (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D................ 2-41
Sun v\fs\brs ..................\D..................\D...............................\D..................\D......... 2-41
Inter\f\br l\fghts ..................\D..................\D..........................\D..................\D......... 2-42 R\b\bm l\fght ..................\D..................\D..........................\D..................\D..... 2-42
Fr\bnt map l\fghts (\ff equ\fpped) ..................\D..................\D............. 2-42
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2-2Instruments and controls
LEFT-HAND DRIVE (LHD) MODEL
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1\b Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch* orElectronic Stability Program (ESP) OFF switch*
2\b Parking space measurement switch*
3\b Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch
4\b Steering-wheel-mou\Cnted 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)**
5\b Driver’s front-impact air bag/Horn
6\b Meters and gauges
7\b Steering-wheel-mou\Cnted controls (right side)* — Cruise control switches*
— Speed limiter switches*
8\b Wiper and washer switch 9\b Center ventilator
1\f\b Rear window defogger switch*
11\b Hazard indicator flasher switch*
12\b Heater and air conditioner* control
13\b Audio system* or Navigation system**
14\b Passenger’s front-impact air bag*
15\b Upper instrument box*
16\b Side ventilator
17\b Headlight aiming control switch*
18\b Outside rearview mirror control switch*
19\b Fuel filler lid release handle
2\f\b Hood lock release handle
21\b Stop/Start System OFF switch*
22\b Tilting steering wheel lock lever*
23\b Ignition switch (model without Intelligent Key
system)/steering lock
24\b Push-button ignition switch (model with Intelli- gent Key system)
25\b Cup holder
26\b Selector lever or Shift lever — Automatic Transmission (AT) model
— Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
model
— Manual Transmission (MT) model
27\b Power outlet*/USB/AUX connector*
28\b Glove box
*: if equipped
**: Refer to the separate Navigation Owner’s Manual (if
equipped) \b
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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