
1.80
pRear screen wash/wipe
With the ignition on, turn the 
end of stalk 1 to align mark 2 with the 
symbol.
When the stalk is released, it returns to 
the rear wipe position.
Special note
If the windscreen wipers are operat-
ing or are in automatic mode, the rear 
screen wiper wipes intermittently when 
reverse gear is engaged.
YSpeed-dependent 
timed rear screen 
wiper
With the ignition on, turn the end of 
stalk 1 to align mark 2 with the symbol.
Wiping frequency varies with speed.
REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE
12In freezing or snowy weather, ensure 
they are not stuck to the windscreen 
(including the central area located 
behind the interior rear-view mirror) 
and the rear screen before starting 
the wipers (risk of motor overheat-
ing).
Check the condition of the wiper 
blades. You are responsible for their 
service life:
–  they must remain clean: clean  the blades, windscreen and 
rear screen regularly with soapy 
water;
–  do not use them when the wind- screen or rear screen are dry;
–  free them from the windscreen or  rear screen when they have not 
been used for a long time.
In all cases, replace them as soon 
as they begin to lose efficiency: ap-
proximately once a year.
Before using the rear wiper, check 
that no object obstructs the travel of 
the blade.
Do not use the wiper arm to open or 
close the tailgate.
Before any action on the 
windscreen (washing the 
vehicle, de-icing, cleaning 
the windscreen, etc.) return 
stalk 1 to the park position.
Risk of injury or damage.
When working in the engine 
compartment, ensure that 
the windscreen wiper stalk 
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.  

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Filling with fuel
With the ignition off, insert the nozzle 
and insert it fully before turning it on to 
fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position through-
out the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically 
at the end of the filling procedure, a 
maximum of two further filling attempts 
may be made, as there must be suffi-
cient space in the fuel tank to allow for 
expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel 
tank during filling. The cover A and its 
surround must remain clean.
Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the 
antipollution system and may lead to a 
loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled 
with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler 
neck contains a restrictor fitted with a 
foolproof system which only allows 
the nozzle for unleaded petrol to be 
used (at the pump).
FUEL TANK (2/3)
Vehicle fitted with the Stop and 
Start function
To fill up with fuel, the engine must 
be stopped (and not on standby): 
stop the engine by pressing the 
engine stop button 3  (please refer 
to the information on “Starting and 
Stopping the engine” in Section 2).
3
Persistent fuel odour
If you notice a persistent 
fuel odour you should:
–  stop the vehicle as soon as traf- fic conditions allow and switch off 
the ignition;
–  switch on the hazard warning  lights and ask your passengers to 
leave the vehicle and stay clear 
of the traffic;
–  contact an approved Dealer.  

2.3
Hands-free RENAULT card
The RENAULT card must be inserted 
in card reader 2 or in detection zone  3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch 
pedal and press button  1. If a gear 
is engaged, the vehicle may only be 
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Starting with the boot open in 
hands-free mode
In this case, the RENAULT card must 
not be located in the luggage compart-
ment.
Remote control RENAULT 
card
When you get into the vehicle, insert 
the RENAULT card integrated key, 
pointing towards you, fully into the card 
reader 2.
To start, press button  1. If a gear is en-
gaged, depress the clutch pedal to start 
the vehicle.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (1/3)
3
12
Special features
vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The lever should be in position  P.
All vehicles
–  If one of starting conditions is not ap- plied, the message “PRESS BRAKE 
+ START” or “PRESS CLUTCH + 
START” or “SELECT PARK” is dis-
played on the instrument panel; 
–  in some cases it will be necessary  to move the steering wheel while 
pressing the start button  1 to help 
unlock the steering column; the mes-
sage “TURN STEERINGWHEEL + 
START” warns you.
–  in the event of starting the engine  in very low exterior temperatures 
(lower than -10°C): hold down the 
clutch pedal until the engine starts.   

2.5
When you leave your vehi-
cle, especially if you have 
your RENAULT card with 
you, check that the engine 
is completely switched off.Remote control RENAULT 
card
With the card in reader  2, press 
button 1: the engine will stop. Removing 
the card from the reader locks the steer-
ing column.
Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader 
when you try to switch the engine off, 
the message “NO KEYCARD PRESS 
AND HOLD” will appear on the in-
strument panel: press the button  1 for 
longer than two seconds.
Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press 
button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-
ing column is locked when the driver’s 
door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the pas-
senger compartment when you try to 
switch the engine off, the message “NO 
KEYCARD PRESS AND HOLD” ap-
pears on the instrument panel: press 
the button 1  for longer than two sec-
onds.
Conditions for stopping the 
engine
The vehicle must stationary, with the 
lever positioned in  N or P  for vehicles 
with an automatic transmission.
Special note
Depending on the vehicle, accessories 
(e.g. radio) stop working either when 
the engine is switched off or when the 
driver’s door is opened or when the 
doors are locked.
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (3/3)
Never leave your vehicle 
with the RENAULT card 
inside and never leave a 
child (or a pet) unsuper-
vised, even for a short while.
There is a risk that they could start 
the engine or operate electrical 
equipment (electric windows etc.) 
and trap part of their body (neck, 
arms, hands, etc.).
Risk of serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before 
the vehicle has stopped completely. 
Once the engine has stopped, the 
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.
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2.6
STOP AND START FUNCTION (1/4)
This system enables a reduced fuel 
consumption and lower greenhouse 
gas emissions. The system is acti-
vated automatically when the vehicle is 
started. While driving, the system stops 
the engine (standby) when the vehicle 
is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, 
etc).
Conditions for engine 
standby
The vehicle has set off from where it 
was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
–  the gearbox is in position D  or N;
and
–  the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-ciently hard);
and
– the accelerator pedal is not de- pressed;
and
– the speed is zero for around  1 second.
The engine remains on standby if posi-
tion P is selected, or if position N is se-
lected with the handbrake engaged and 
the brake pedal released. For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
–  the gearbox is in neutral;
and
–  The clutch pedal is released. 
  If the warning light 
 flashes, 
this means that the clutch pedal is 
not sufficiently released;
and
–  the vehicle speed is less than ap- proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).
In all vehicles, the warning light 
  
on the instrument panel is lit when the 
engine is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
If the engine stalls while the system 
is in operation, pressing the clutch 
pedal right down will start it again.
Before getting out of the 
vehicle, you must switch 
off the ignition by pressing 
the engine stop (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
Keep your vehicle station-
ary when the engine is 
on standby (shown by the 
warning light 
 on the 
instrument panel).
Engine on standby - braking 
assistance is no longer op-
erational. 

2.7
STOP AND START FUNCTION (2/4)
To fill up with fuel, the engine must 
be stopped (and not on standby): 
always stop the engine by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine)”.
Preventing the engine from 
standing by
In certain situations, such as negotiat-
ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-
sible to keep the engine running so as 
to be ready to move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without 
pressing too hard on the brake pedal
For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right 
down
Conditions for coming out of 
engine standby
For vehicles equipped with auto-
matic gearboxes:
–  the brake pedal is released, position D engaged or,
–  the brake pedal is released, position  N engaged and the handbrake off, or
–  the brake pedal is pressed again,  with position P engaged or position 
N engaged with the handbrake ap-
plied, or
–  position R is engaged or,
–  the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
–  the gearbox is in neutral and the  clutch pedal is slightly depressed, or
–  the engine is in gear and the clutch  pedal is pressed right down. 

2.8
STOP AND START FUNCTION (3/4)
Conditions preventing the 
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system 
from using the engine standby function, 
including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or  too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 30 °C);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the difference between the vehicle  interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is 
too high; –  for vehicles with automatic gear-
boxes, the gradient is steeper than 
approximately 12%;
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the engine temperature is too low;
–  the anti-pollution system is required;
or
– ...
the warning light 
 or, depending 
on the vehicle, the message “AUTO 
STOP UNAVAILABLE” appears on the 
instrument panel indicating that engine 
standby is not available.
Deactivate the Stop and 
Start function when per-
forming any operations in 
the engine compartment.
Special cases
With the engine on standby (traffic jam, 
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens 
their seat belt, opens the driver’s door 
or gets out of their seat, the ignition will 
be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and 
Start system, press the start button 
(please see “Starting, stopping the 
engine” in Section 2). 

2.9
STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)
1
2
Special feature of the automatic 
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine 
can restart on its own in order to guar-
antee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or too high (less than around 0 °C or 
higher than around 30 °C);
–  the “Clear View” function is activated  (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the battery is not sufficiently charged;
–  the vehicle speed is above 3 mph  (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);
– repeated pressing on the brake  pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
In the event of an emer-
gency, the engine can be 
restarted by pressing on the 
clutch pedal if the Stop and 
Start function is activated.
Deactivating, activating the 
function
Press switch 1  to deactivate the func-
tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument 
panel and the integrated warning light  2 
on the switch will light up.
Pressing again will reactivate the 
system. The message “Stop & Start ac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument 
panel and the integrated warning light  2 
on switch 1 will go out. The system reactivates automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started 
using the start button (please refer 
to “Starting, stopping the engine” in 
Section 2).
Operating faults
When the message “Check Stop & 
Start” appears on the instrument panel 
and the integrated warning light 
2 lights 
up on the switch  1, the system is deac-
tivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
Before getting out of the 
vehicle, you must switch 
off the ignition by pressing 
the engine stop (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
Note: With the engine on standby, 
press switch 1  to automatically re-
start the engine.