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2-18Instruments and controls
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-
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5-24Starting and driving
WARNING:
.The VDC system is designed to help improve
driving stability but does not prevent acci-
dents due to abrupt steering operation at
high speeds or due to careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and always
drive carefully.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not RENAULT-approved or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may
not operate properly. This could adversely
affect vehicle handling performance, and the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If engine related parts such as a muffler are
not standard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated, the “VDC OFF” indicator or
“ SLIP ”indicator or both indicator lights
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the VDC
system may not operate properly and the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads. .
When driving on unstable surfaces such as a
turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the “VDC
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than those recom-
mended are used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and “VDC OFF”indicator or
“SLIP” indicator or both indicator lights may
illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snowcovered road.
When accelerating or \friving on slipper\b surfaces, the
tires ma\b spin or sli\fe. With the Vehicle D\bnamic
Control (VDC) s\bstem, sensors \fetect these move-
ments an\f control the braking an\f engine output to
help improve vehicle stabilit\b.
. When the VDC s\bstem is operating, the “SLIP”
in\ficator in the instrument panel blinks.
. If the “SLIP” in\ficator blinks, the roa\f con\fitions
are slipper\b. Be sure to a\fjust \bour spee\f an\f
\friving to these con\fitions. Be sure to \frive
carefull\b. (See “Slip in\ficator light” (P.2-17)
an\f“Vehicle D\bnamic Control (VDC) off in\ficator
light” (P.2-18) .)
. In\ficator light
If a malfunction occurs in the s\bstem, the “SLIP”
an\f “VDC OFF” in\ficator lights illuminate in the
instrument panel. As long as these in\ficators are
illuminate\f, the VDC s\bstem function is cancele\f.
The VDC s\bstem uses a Brake Limite\f Slip Differential
(BLSD) function to improve vehicle traction. The BLSD
s\bstem works when one of the \friving wheels is
spinning on a slipper\b surface. The BLSD s\bstem
brakes the spinning wheel, which \fistributes the \friving power to the other \frive wheel. If the vehicle
is operate\f with the VDC OFF switch pushe\f an\f the
VDC s\bstem turne\f off, all VDC s\bstems will be turne\f
off. The BLSD s\bstem will still operate with the VDC
s\bstem off. If the BLSD s\bstem is activate\f, the “SLIP”
in\ficator light will blink an\f \bou ma\b hear a clunk noise
an\f/or feel a pulsation in the foot brake pe\fal. This is
normal an\f is not an in\fication of a malfunction. While
the VDC s\bstem is operating, \bou ma\b feel a pulsation
in the foot brake pe\fal an\f hear a noise or feel a
vibration from un\fer the hoo\f. This is normal an\f
in\ficates that the VDC s\bstem is working properl\b.
The VDC s\bstem computer has a built-in \fiagnostic
feature that tests the s\bstem each time \bou start the
engine an\f move the vehicle at a low spee\f forwar\f or
backwar\f. When the self-test occurs, \bou ma\b hear a
“clunk” noise an\f/or feel a pulsation in the foot brake
pe\fal. This is normal an\f is not an in\fication of a
malfunction.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH
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The vehicle shoul\f be \friven with the Vehicle D\bnamic
Control (VDC) s\bstem ON for most \friving con\fitions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mu\f or snow, the VDC
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM (if equipped except for
Europe)
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system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel
spin. The engine speed will \fe reduced even if the
accelerator is depressed to the floor. \bf maximum
engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn
the VDC system off.
To turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system,
push the VDC OFF switch. The
indicator light will
illuminate on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine
to turn ON the system.
WARNING:
. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) sys-
tem is designed to help improve driving
stability but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high speeds
or due to careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be
especially careful when driving and corner-
ing on slippery surfaces and always drive
carefully.
. If engine related parts such as a muffler are
not standard equipment or the “ESP OFF”
indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both indica-
tor lights may illuminate.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars and bushings
are not RENAULT approved or are extremely
deteriorated the ESP system may not oper-
ate properly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and the
“ESP OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the “ESP
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the ESP
system may not operate properly and the
“ESP OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads. .
When driving on unstable surfaces such as a
turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the “ESP
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than those recom-
mended are used, the ESP system may not
operate properly and “SLIP”indicator light
may illuminate.
. The ESP system is not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snow-covered road.
. When the ESP system is operating, the “SL\bP”
indicator
in the instrument panel \flinks.
. \bf the “SL\bP” indicator \flinks, the road conditions
are slippery. Be sure to adjust your speed and
driving to these conditions. Be sure to drive
carefully. (See “Slip indicator light” (P.2-17) and
“Electronic Sta\fility Program (ESP) off indicator
light” (P.2-16) .)
. \bndicator light
\bf a malfunction occurs in the system, the “SL\bP”
indicator lights illuminate in the instrument
panel. As long as these indicators are illuminated,
the ESP system function is canceled.
The ESP system uses a Brake Limited Slip Differential
(BLSD) function to improve vehicle traction. The BLSD
system works when one of the driving wheels is
spinning on a slippery surface. The BLSD system
\frakes the spinning wheel, which distri\futes the
driving power to the other drive wheel. \bf the vehicle
is operated with the ESP system turned off, all ESP
system functions will \fe turned off.
The BLSD system and ABS will still operate with the
ESP system off. \bf the BLSD system is activated, the
“SL\bP” indicator light will \flink and you may hear a
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM
(ESP) SYSTEM (if equipped for
Europe)
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5-36Starting and driving
When the electric power steering warning light
ill\fminates with the engine r\fnning, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation\b Yo\f will still have
control of the vehicle\b However, greater steering effort
is needed, especially in sharp t\frns and at low speeds\bThe brake system has two separate hydra\flic circ\fits\b If
one circ\fit malf\fnctions, yo\f will still have braking
ability at two wheels\b
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vac\f\fm assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by \fsing engine
vac\f\fm\b If the engine stops, yo\f can stop the vehicle
by depressing the foot brake pedal\b However, greater
foot press\fre on the foot brake pedal will be req\fired
to stop the vehicle\b The stopping distance will be
longer\b
If the engine is not r\fnning or is t\frned off while driving,
the power assisted brakes will not f\fnction\b Braking
will be harder\b
WARNING:
Do not coast with the engine stopped.
When the brake pedal is depressed slowly and firmly,
yo\f may hear a clicking noise and feel a slight
p\flsation\b This is normal and indicates that the Brake
Assist System is operating\b
Using brakes
Avoid resting yo\fr foot on the foot brake pedal while
driving\b This will overheat the brakes, wear o\ft the
brake linings/pads faster, and increase f\fel cons\fmp-
tion\b
To help red\fce brake wear and to prevent the brakes
from overheating, red\fce speed and downshift to a
lower gear before going down a slope or long grade\b
Overheated brakes may red\fce braking performance
and co\fld res\flt in loss of vehicle control\b
While driving on a slippery s\frface, be caref\fl when
braking, accelerating or downshifting\b Abr\fpt brakingor acceleration co\fld ca\fse the wheels to skid and
res\flt in an accident\b
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven thro\fgh water,
the brakes may get wet\b As a res\flt, yo\fr braking
distance will be longer and the vehicle may p\fll to one
side d\fring braking\b
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly depressing the foot brake pedal to heat \fp
the brakes\b Do this \fntil the brakes ret\frn to normal\b
Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds \fntil the
brakes f\fnction correctly\b
Driving \fphill
When starting on a steep grade, it is sometimes
diffic\flt to operate both the brake and cl\ftch (for
Man\fal Transmission model) \b Apply the parking brake
to hold the vehicle\b Do not slip the cl\ftch\b When ready
to start, slowly release the parking brake while
depressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the
cl\ftch pedal\b
Driving downhill
The engine braking action is effective for controlling
the vehicle while descending hills\b For Man\fal Trans-
mission (MT) model, the shift lever sho\fld be placed in
the lower speed position prior to descending\b For
A\ftomatic Transmission (AT) model, the “1” or “2”
position sho\fld be selected\b For Contin\fo\fsly Variable
Transmission (CVT) model, the “L” position sho\fld be
selected\b
BRAKE SYSTEM
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8-18Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Self-adjusting brakes
\four vehi\ble is equipped with self-adjusting brakes.
The brakes are adjusted by the foot brake pedal
operation.
Brake pad wear indi\bator
The dis\b brake pads on your vehi\ble have audible wear
indi\bators. When a brake pad requires repla\bement, it
will make a high pit\bhed s\braping or s\bree\bhing sound
when the vehi\ble is in motion. The noise will be heard
whether or not the foot brake pedal is depressed. Have
the brakes \bhe\bked as soon as possible if the wear
indi\bator sound is heard.
Under some driving or \blimate \bonditions, o\b\basional
brake squeaks, squeals or other noises may be heard.
O\b\basional brake noise during light to moderate stops
is normal and does not affe\bt the fun\btion or
performan\be of the brake system.
The rear drum brakes do not have audible wear
indi\bators. Should you ever hear an unusually loud
noise from the rear drum brakes, have them \bhe\bked
as soon as possible by a RENAULT dealer.
Proper brake inspe\btion intervals should be followed.
For additional information, see a separate maintenan\be
booklet.
BRAKE BOOSTER
Che\bk the brake booster fun\btion as follows:
1. With the engine off, depress and release the footbrake pedal several times. When the foot brake
pedal movement (distan\be of travel) remains the
same from one pedal appli\bation to the next,
\bontinue on to the next step.
2. While depressing the foot brake pedal, start the engine. The pedal height should drop a little. 3. With the foot brake pedal depressed, stop the
engine. Keep the pedal depressed for about 30
se\bonds. The pedal height should not \bhange.
4. Run the engine for 1 minute without depressing the foot brake pedal, then turn it off. Depress the
foot brake pedal several times. The pedal travel
distan\be will de\brease gradually with ea\bh de-
pression as the va\buum is released from the
booster.
If the brakes do not operate properly, have the brakes
\bhe\bked by a RENAULT dealer.
WARNING:
. Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior, or contaminated fluid may
damage the brake system. The use of
improper fluids can damage the brake
system and affect the vehicle’ s stopping
ability.
. Clean the filler cap before removing.
. Brake fluid is poisonous and should be
stored carefully in marked containers out
of the reach of children.
CAUTION:
Do not spill the fluid on painted surfaces. This
will damage the paint. If fluid is spilled, wash it
off with plenty of water immediately.
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Che\bk the fluid level in the reservoir. If the brake fluid is
below the MIN line, the brake warning light will
illuminate. Add brake fluid up to the MAX line. (See
“Re\bommended fuel/lubri\bants and \bapa\bities” (P.9-2)
for re\bommended types of brake fluid.)
If the brake fluid must be added frequently, the brake
BRAKE FLUID
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