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1. Stop/tail li\fhts (\b.8-29)
2. Rear window— Wiper and washer switch* (\b.2-34)
— Rear window defo\f\fer* (\b.2-35)
3. Hi\fh-mounted stop li\fht (Model with rear spoiler) (\b.8-29)
4. Hi\fh-mounted stop li\fht (Model without rear spoiler) (\b.8-29)
5. Fuel — Fuel filler lid (\b.3-19) — Fuel recommendation (\b.9-3)
6. Turn si\fnal li\fhts — Switch operation (\b.2-31)
— Bulb replacement (\b.8-29)
7. Reverse li\fhts/Rear fo\f li\fht* — Switch operation (\b.2-32)
— Bulb replacement (\b.8-29)
8. Sonar (parkin\f sensor) system* (\b.5-32)
9. Back door (\b.3-19)
— Back door operation (\b.3-19) — Intelli\fent Key system* (\b.3-9)
— Remote keyless entry system* (\b.3-7)
10. License plate li\fht (\b.8-29)
*: if equipped
EXTERIOR REAR
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SSS0513Locking clip3. To prevent slack \fn the lap belt, \ft \fs necessar\b tosecure the lap belt \fn place w\fth a lock\fng cl\fp*A.
Use the lock\fng cl\fp attached to the ch\fld restra\fnt
s\bstem, or one wh\fch \fs equ\fvalent \fn d\fmens\fons
and strength.
Be sure to follow the ch\fld restra\fnt s\bstem
manufacturer’s \fnstruct\fons for belt rout\fng.
4. Test the ch\fld restra\fnt s\bstem before \bou place the ch\fld \fn \ft. T\flt \ft from s\fde to s\fde. Tr\b to tug \ft
forward and check \ff \ft \fs held securel\b \fn place.
5. Make sure that the ch\fld restra\fnt s\bstem \fs properl\b secured pr\for to each use.
Installat\fon on front seat - seat belts w\fthout automat\fc lock\fng mode
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WARNING:
.Never install a rear-facing child restraint on
the front passenger’s seat when the front
passenger’s air bag is equipped. Supple-
mental front-impact air bags inflate with
great force. A rear-facing child restraint
could be struck by the supplemental front-
impact air bags in an accident and could
seriously injure or kill your child.
. Never install a child restraint system with a
top tether strap on the front seat.
. RENAULT recommends that a child restraint
system be installed on the rear seat. How-
ever, if you must install a front-facing child
restraint system on the front passenger’s
seat, move the passenger’ s seat to the
rearmost position.
. Child restraints for infants must be used in
the rear-facing direction and therefore must
not be used on the front passenger’s seat
when the front passenger’ s air bag isequipped.
Front-facing:
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If \bou must \fnstall a front-fac\fng ch\fld restra\fnt s\bstem
on the front seat, follow these steps:
1. Turn off the front passenger’s a\fr bag us\fng the front passenger a\fr bag sw\ftch. (See “Supple-
mental a\fr bag s\bstems” (P.1-29) .) Place the
\fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch \fn the “ON” pos\ft\fon and make
sure that the front a\fr bag status l\fght
on the
\fnstrument panel \fllum\fnates (\ff equ\fpped) .
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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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Odometer/Twin trip odometer (for Type C)
J\fI0002\bType CThe odometer/twin trip odometer is displayed when
the ignition switch is in the “ON” position.
The odometer
*1displays the total distance the
vehicle has been driven. When the odometer displays,
the display of TRIP A and B disappears.
The twin trip odometer
*2displays the distance of
individual trips.
Changing twin trip odometer display:
Push the reset switch
*3to change the display as
follows:
ODO ?TRIP A ?TRIP B ?ODO
Resetting twin trip odometer:
Push the reset switch
*3for more than 1 second to
reset the trip odometer to zero.
For trip computer information, see “Trip computer (for
Type C)” (P.2-25) .
TRIP COMPUTER (for Type A and B)
SIC4441Type A and BThe switch for the trip computer is located on the
meter panel.
When the ignition switch is placed in the “ON”
position, modes of the trip computer can be selected
by pushing the trip computer mode switch
*A.
Each time the trip computer mode switch
*Ais
pushed, the display will change as follows:
ODO ?(TRIP A ?TRIP B) ?Current fuel
consumption ?Average fuel consumption ?Dis-
tance to empty (dte)
Current fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or
mpg)
The current fuel consumption mode shows the current
fuel consumption.
Average fuel consumption (l/100 km, km/l or
mpg)
The average fuel consumption mode shows the
average fuel consumption since the last reset. Reset-
ting is done by pushing the trip computer mode switch
*Afor longer than 1 second.
The display is updated every 30 seconds. At about the
first 500 m after a reset, the display shows “----”.
Distance to empty (dte — km or mls)
The distance to empty (dte) mode provides you with an
estimation of the distance that can be driven before
refueling. The dte is constantly being calculated, based
on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel
consumption.
The display is updated every 30 seconds.
The dte mode includes a low range warning feature:
when the fuel level is low, the dte mode is automatically
selected and the digits blink in order to draw the
driver’s attention. Push the trip computer mode switch
*Ato return to the mode that was selected before the
warning occurred.
When the fuel level drops even lower, the dte display
will change to “----”.
. If the amount of fuel added is small, the
display just before the ignition switch is
turned off may continue to be displayed.
. When driving uphill or rounding curves, the
fuel in the tank shifts, which may momenta-
rily change the display.
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CAUTION:
Do not continue driving if the alternator belt is
loose, broken or missing.
Door open warning light (if e\fuipped)
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
door open warning light illuminates if any of the doors
are open or not closed securely.
Electric power steering warning light
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
electric power steering warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the electric power steering warning
light turns off. This indicates the electric power
steering system is operational.
If the electric power steering warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the electric
power steering system is not functioning properly and
may need servicing. Have the electric power steering
system checked by a RENAULT dealer.
\bhen the electric power steering warning light
illuminates with the engine running, the power assist
to the steering will cease operation but you will still
have control of the vehicle. At this time, greater
steering efforts are re\fuired to operate the steering
wheel, especially in sharp turns and at low speeds.
(See “Electric power steering system” (P.5-35) .)
Engine oil pressure warning light
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
engine oil pressure warning light illuminates. After
starting the engine, the engine oil pressure warning
light turns off. This indicates that the oil pressure
sensors in the engine are operational.
If the engine oil pressure warning light illuminates or
blinks while the engine is running, it may indicate that
the engine oil pressure is low.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. Stop the
engine immediately and call a RENAULT dealer.
CAUTION:
.Running the engine with the engine oil
pressure warning light illuminated could
cause serious damage to the engine.
. The engine oil pressure warning light is not
designed to indicate a low oil level. The oil
level should be checked using the dipstick.
(See “Engine oil” (P.8-10) .)
High temperature warning light (red)
\bhen the ignition switch is in the “ON” position, the
high temperature warning light illuminates and then
turns off. This indicates that the high temperature
sensor in the engine coolant system is operational.
CAUTION:
If the high temperature warning light illuminates
while the engine is running, it may indicate the
engine temperature is extremely high.
Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible. If the vehicle is overheated, continuing vehicle
operation may seriously damage the engine.
(See “If your vehicle overheats” (P.6-10) for the
immediate action required.)
Intelligent Key system warning light (if
e\fuipped)
After the ignition switch is placed in the “ON” position,
this light comes on for about 2 seconds and then turns
off.
This light illuminates or blinks as follows:
. The light blinks in yellow when the door is closed
with the Intelligent Key left outside the vehicle and
the ignition switch in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Make sure that the Intelligent Key is inside the
vehicle (for model without vehicle information
display) .
. The light blinks in green when the Intelligent Key
battery is running out of power. Replace the
battery with a new one (for model without vehicle
information display) . See “Battery” (P.8-23) .
. The light illuminates in yellow when it warns of a
malfunction with the electrical steering lock
system or the Intelligent Key system.
If the warning light illuminates in yellow while the
engine is stopped, it may be impossible to free the
steering lock or to start the engine. If the light comes
on while the engine is running, you can drive the
vehicle. However in these cases, contact a RENAULT
dealer for repair as soon as possible.
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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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SPORT mode indicator \fight (i\b
equipped)
The SPORT mode indicator \fight i\f\fuminates when the
SPORT mode is turned “ON”. (See “Driving with
Continuous\fy Variab\fe Transmission (CVT)” (P.5-14)
\bor the use o\b the SPORT mode switch.)
Stop/Start System indicator \fight (i\b
equipped \bor Europe)/Id\fing Stop System
indicator \fight (i\b equipped \bor Thai\fand)
Stop/Start System indicator light (if equipped
for Europe):
The Stop/Start System indicator \fight i\f\fuminates in the
meter when the Stop/Start System is activated.
The Stop/Start System indicator \fight b\finks at a high
speed, when the engine hood is open (\bor CVT mode\f) .
The Stop/Start System indicator \fight b\finks at a \fow
speed, when the Stop/Start System is ma\f\bunctioning.
NOTE:
. When the Stop/Start System indicator light
blinks at a high speed (twice approximately
every one second) (for CVT model):
—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.
. When the Stop/Start System indicator light
blinks at a low speed (once approximately
every one second) , have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired, by a
RENAULT dealer promptly. Idling Stop System indicator light (if equipped
for Thailand):
The Id\fing Stop System indicator \fight i\f\fuminates in the
meter when the Id\fing Stop System is activated.
The Id\fing Stop System indicator \fight b\finks at a high
speed, when the driver’s door or the engine hood is
open.
The Id\fing Stop System indicator \fight b\finks at a \fow
speed, when the Id\fing Stop System is ma\f\bunctioning.
NOTE:
.
When the Idling Stop System indicator light
blinks at a high speed (twice approximately
every one second):
—Be sure to close the driver’s door.
— Be sure to close the engine hood. When
the engine hood is opened the engine
will be in the normal stopped state. In this
case, restart the engine with the ignition
switch.
. When the Idling Stop System indicator light
blinks at a low speed (once approximately
every two seconds) , have the system
checked, and if necessary repaired, by a
RENAULT dealer promptly.
Turn signa\fs/hazard indicator \fights
The turn signa\fs/hazard indicator \fights b\fink when the
turn signa\f switch \fever or hazard indicator \b\fasher
switch is “ON”. (See “Head\fight and turn signa\f switch”
(P.2-29) or “Hazard indicator \b\fasher switch” (P.2-36) .)
Vehic\fe Dynamic Contro\f (VDC) o\b\b
indicator \fight (i\b equipped)
Vehic\fe Dynamic Contro\f (VDC) o\b\b indicator \fight
i\f\fuminates when the VDC o\b\b switch is pushed to the
“OFF” position.
When the VDC o\b\b switch is pushed to the “OFF”
position, the VDC system is turned o\b\b.
I\b the VDC o\b\b indicator \fight and s\fip indicator \fight
i\f\fuminate whi\fe the engine is running or whi\fe driving, it
may indicate the VDC system is not \bunctioning
proper\fy and may need servicing. Have the system
checked, and i\b necessary repaired, by a RENAULT
dea\fer prompt\fy. (See “Vehic\fe Dynamic Contro\f (VDC)
system (i\b equipped except \bor Europe)” (P.5-24) .)
AUDIBLE REMINDERS
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audib\fe wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires rep\facement, it wi\f\f make a
high pitched scraping sound when the vehic\fe is in
motion. This scraping sound wi\f\f \birst occur on\fy when
the brake peda\f is depressed. A\bter more wear o\b the
brake pad, the sound wi\f\f a\fways be heard even i\b the
brake peda\f is not depressed. Have the brakes
checked as soon as possib\fe i\b the wear warning
sound is heard.
Have the system checked, and i\b necessary repaired,
by a RENAULT dea\fer prompt\fy. (See “Brakes” (P.8-
17) .)
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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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