
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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2.38
Operation
With the selection lever 1 in position P, 
switch on the ignition.
To move out of position P, you must de-
press the brake pedal before pressing 
the unlocking button  2.
With your foot on the brake pedal 
(warning light  3 on the display goes 
out), move the lever out of position  P.
Only engage  D  or  R when the vehi-
cle is stopped, with your foot on the 
brake and the accelerator pedal re-
leased.
Selector lever 1
P: park
R: reverse
N: Neutral
D: automatic mode
M: manual mode
+: upper gear
–: lower gear
4:   displays the gear engaged in manual 
mode.
Note: Press the button 2 to go from po-
sition D or N to R or P.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (1/3)
1
4
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Gear change paddles 5
The paddles 5  enable you to change 
gear while the gear lever is in ‘manual 
mode’ position or, if driving, in ‘auto-
matic mode’ position.
P,  N and R are not accessible using the 
paddles.
The display  4 notifies the driver about 
the current mode and gear.
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2.39
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Driving in manual modeWith the selector lever in position D, 
move the lever to the left into the M po-
sition. Shifting the lever or the paddles 
repeatedly allows you to change gears 
manually:
–  to move down through the gears,  push the lever forwards or press the 
left-hand paddle;
–  to move up through the gears, push  the lever backwards or press the 
right-hand paddle.
The gear selected is displayed on the 
instrument panel.
Special casesIn certain driving conditions (for exam-
ple, engine protection, operation of the 
Electronic Stability Programme: the au-
tomatic system may change gear auto-
matically. Likewise, to prevent incorrect 
manoeuvres, a gear change may be re-
fused by the automatic system: in this 
case the gear display flashes for a few 
seconds as a warning.
Special circumstances
–  If the bends and road surface  do 
not allow you to stay in automatic 
mode (e.g. in the mountains), we 
recommend that you change to 
manual mode. This will prevent the 
automatic gearbox from changing 
gear repeatedly when climbing, and 
permit engine braking on long de-
scents.
Driving in automatic mode
Put lever 1 into position  D.
In most road conditions you will en-
counter, you will not need to touch your 
lever again: the gears will change au-
tomatically at the right time and at the 
most suitable engine speed because 
the automatic system takes into ac-
count the vehicle load and road contour 
and adjusts itself to the particular driv-
ing style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever 
in position  D, keeping the accelerator 
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine 
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly 
and fully (so that it goes beyond the 
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down 
to the optimum gear within the 
engine range.
When facing uphill, to remain 
stopped, do not keep your foot on 
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic 
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2.40
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (3/3)
Parking the vehicle
When the vehicle is stopped, move the 
lever to position  P while keeping your 
foot on the brake pedal: the gearbox is 
in neutral and the drive wheels are me-
chanically locked by the driveshaft.
Apply the handbrake.
When setting off, if the lever is locked 
in position  P even though you are press-
ing the brake pedal, the lever can be re-
leased manually. To do this, release the 
base of the lever, then use a tool (rigid 
rod) in the slot 6  and simultaneously 
press button 7 to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon 
as possible.Operating faults
–  when driving , if the “CHECK AUTO 
GEARBOX ” message appears on 
the instrument panel, it indicates a 
fault.
Contact your approved Dealer as 
soon as possible;
–  when driving,  if the message 
“Gearbox overheating” appears on 
the instrument panel, stop as soon 
as possible to let the gearbox cool 
down and wait for the message to 
disappear;
–  If a vehicle with an automatic 
gearbox breaks down, refer to the 
information on “Towing” in Section 5.
For safety reasons, do not 
switch off the ignition before 
the vehicle has come to a 
complete standstill.
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while 
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or 
other street furniture) may result in 
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have 
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
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5.11
Continue to crank the jack so that the 
baseplate is correctly positioned (it 
should be underneath the vehicle and 
aligned with the jack head).
Turn it a few times to lift the wheel off 
the ground.
Switch on the hazard war-
ning lights.
Keep the vehicle away from 
traffic and on a level surface 
where it will not slip.
Apply the parking brake and engage 
a gear (first or reverse, or P for auto-
matic transmissions).
Ask all the passengers to leave the 
vehicle and keep them away from 
traffic.
CHANGING A WHEEL (1/2)
2
1
Vehicles equipped with a jack 
and wheelbrace
If necessary, remove the wheel trim.
Use the wheelbrace  1 to slacken off the 
wheel bolts. Position it so as to be able 
to push from above.
Crank up jack  2 by hand to posi-
tion the jack head against the jacking 
point closest to the relevant wheel and 
marked by an arrow  3.
To prevent any risk of injury 
or damage to the vehicle, 
only crank the jack until the 
wheel you are replacing is 
a maximum of 3 centimetres off the 
ground.
If the vehicle is not equipped with a 
jack or wheelbrace, you can obtain 
these from your approved dealer.
3
If the vehicle is parked on 
the hard shoulder, you must 
warn other road users of 
your vehicle’s presence 
with a warning triangle or with other 
devices as per the legislation ap-
plying to the country you are in.  

5.35
ACCESSORIES
Electrical and electronic accessoriesBefore installing this type of accessory (particularly for transmitters\
/receivers: frequency bandwidth, power level, po-
sition of the aerial, etc.), make sure it is compatible with your vehic\
le. You can get advice from an authorised dealer.
Connect accessories with a maximum power of 120 watts only. Fire hazard.
No work may be carried out on the vehicle’s electrical or radio circuits, except by authorised dealers: an incorre\
ctly connecte d 
system may result in damage being caused to the electrical equipment and\
/or the components connected to it.
If the vehicle is fitted with any aftermarket electrical equipment, make\
 sure that the installation is correctly protected by a fuse. 
Establish the rating and position of this fuse.
Use of transmission/receiving devices (telephones, CB equipment etc.).\
Telephones and CB equipment with integrated aerials may cause interferenc\
e to the electronic systems originally fitted to the 
vehicle: it is advisable only to use equipment with an external aerial. \
 Furthermore, we remind you of the need to conform 
to the legislation in force concerning the use of such equipment.
Fitting after-market accessoriesIf you wish to install accessories on the vehicle: please contact an aut\
horised dealer. Also, to ensure the correct operation o f 
your vehicle, and to avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use only accessories specifically designed for y\
our 
vehicle, which are the only accessories for which the manufacturer will \
provide a warranty.
If you are using an anti-theft device, only attach it to the brake pedal\
.
Obstructions to the driver
On the driver’s side, only use mats suitable for the vehicle, attached with the pre-fi\
tted components, and check the fitting re gu-
larly. Do not lay one mat on top of another.  There is a risk of wedging the pedals