
2.1
Section 2: Driving
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.2
Starting, Stopping the engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.3
Stop and Start Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.6
Special features of petrol versions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.10
Special features of diesel versions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.11
Gear lever/Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.12
Eco-driving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.13
Maintenance and anti-pollution advice  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . .   2.18
Environment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.19
Tyre pressure loss warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.20
Driver correction devices and aids  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.23
Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.27
Cruise control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.30
Parking sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.34
Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.36
Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2.38 

2.24
Electronic stability program 
(ESC) with understeer control 
and traction control
Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control 
of the vehicle in critical driving condi-
tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip 
on a bend, etc.).
Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects 
the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle 
measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to 
the actual trajectory of the vehicle and 
corrects the trajectory if necessary by 
controlling the braking of certain wheels 
and/or engine power. In the event that 
the system is engaged, indicator light 
 flashes on the instrument panel.
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (2/4)
Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the 
ESC in the case of pronounced under-
steer (loss of front axle road holding).
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of 
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or 
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system 
measures and compares the speed of 
the drive wheels at all times and slows 
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is 
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip 
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine 
speed to the grip available under the 
wheels, independently of the pressure 
exerted on the accelerator pedal.Operating faults
When the system detects an operating 
fault the message “CHECK ESC” and 
warning light 
© and  appear 
on the instrument panel. In this case, 
the ESC and traction control system 
are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the traction control 
system
In some situations (driving on very wet 
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with 
snow chains fitted), the system may 
reduce the engine output to limit whee-
lspin. 

5.29
Number Allocation
1 Front windscreen wiper, 
controls under steering 
wheel
2 Front left-hand daytime 
running lights,
right-hand side lights,
left-hand main beam 
headlight,
right-hand dipped beam 
headlight,
front fog lights
3 Interior lighting,
registration plate lighting,  
fog lights
4 Right-hand side lights,  
rear side lights
5 Left-hand side lights,
front side lights
FUSES (3/5)
Number Allocation
6 Dipped beams,
front right-hand daytime 
running light,    
left-hand side lights,  
right-hand main beam 
headlight
7 Left-hand dipped beam 
headlight
8 Right-hand main beam 
headlight
9 Left-hand main beam 
headlight,
steering column controls
10 Steering column controls, 
speed limiter/cruise control,  
interior rear-view mirror,  
belt warning module,  
Parking sensor,    
additional heating,  
electric headlight beam 
adjustment,
rear screen de-icerNumber Allocation
11 Central door locking,
rain and light sensor, 
steering wheel angle 
sensor,
vehicle start button,    
electric rear windows
12 Courtesy light, 
boot light, 
air conditioning,   
electric windows
13 ABS-ESC, 
brake switch
14 Steering column controls, 
brake switch
15 Horn
16 Rear fog lights
17 Cigarette lighter 

5.31
Number Allocation
18 Radio and multimedia,    
diagnostic socket
19 Power-assisted steering
20 GPL
21 Airbag,      
electric locking of steering 
column
22 Injection, 
starting,   
fuel pump
23 Brake switch,  
rear screen wiper,  
passenger compartment 
ECU
FUSES (5/5)
Number Allocation
24 Daytime running lights
25 Electric headlight beam 
adjustment, 
rear screen,
heating,   
parking sensor,      
cruise control,
radio,     
heated seat,      
seat belt warning
26 Automatic gearbox
27 Reversing light,
rear screen wiper,
passenger compartment 
ECU, 
Automatic gearbox
28 Instrument panel
29 Steering column controls, 
AlarmNumber Allocation
30 Air conditioning,
steering column controls, 
energy ECU
31 Wipers, 
rear reversing lights, 
energy ECU
32 Central locking of opening 
elements
33 Direction indicator lights
34 Passenger compartment 
ECU,
hands-free access
35 Interior lighting,
electric windows,
air conditioning,    
electric door mirrors,
brake lights,    
ABS,      
passenger compartment 
ECU 

7.4
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (4/5)
P
paintworkmaintenance ..................................................... 4.13 – 4.14
parking distance control.......................................... 2.34 – 2.35
power-assisted steering.................................................\
.... 1.49
pretensioners .........................................................1\
.22  → 1.25
puncture.......................................... 5.2  → 5.5, 5.9, 5.11 – 5.12
R
radio...................................................................\
................ 3.32
rear bench seat.........................................................\
......... 3.22
rear parcel shelf ................................................................. 3.24
rear seats..............................................................\
............. 1.20 functions ..............................................................\
........ 3.22
rear view mirrors ................................................................ 1.72
RENAULT ANTI-INTRUDER DEVICE (RAID) ................... 1.13
RENAULT card battery ................................................................\
.......... 5.26
use ..................................................... 1.2  → 1.8, 2.3 → 2.5
RENAULT card battery ...................................................... 5.26
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.8
reverse gear  selecting ..............................................................\
......... 2.12
reversing sensor ..................................................... 2.34 – 2.35
roof bars ........................................................................\
.... 3.31
roof rack roof bars ....................................................................... 3.31
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ...................................................1.22  → 1.25
seat belts ......................................................1.18  → 1.25, 1.28
service sheets..........................................................\
6.9  → 6.14
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.27
signals and lights ...................................................1.73  → 1.77speakers
location ...............................................................\
......... 5.34
special features of diesel versions.....................................\
 2.11
special features of petrol vehicles ..................................... 2.10
speed limiter .................................................1.57, 2.27  → 2.29
starting the engine .....................................................2.3  → 2.9
steering wheel adjustment .............................................................\
...... 1.49
Stop & Start ......................................................1.57, 2.6  → 2.9
Stop & Start function..................................................2.6  → 2.9
stopping the engine ...................................................2.3  → 2.5
storage compartment.............................................3.16  → 3.19
storage compartments ...........................................3.16  → 3.19
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.14
switching on the vehicle ignition ................................2.3  → 2.5
T
tailgate ........................................................... 3.23, 3.26 – 3.27
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid ...................................................................... 4.8
coolant ................................................................\
........... 4.7
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ........................................................ 4.9
technical specifications ..............................................6.4  → 6.8
telephone ..............................................................\
............. 3.32
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.7  → 3.11
tool kit ........................................................................\
.......... 5.9
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.38 – 5.39
towing equipment ......................................................... 3.28
towing a caravan ........................................................ 3.28, 6.7
towing equipment fitting ................................................................\
............ 3.28
towing hitch...................................................... 5.9, 5.38 – 5.39
towing rings ............................................................ 3.26 – 3.27
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.7