2015 RENAULT ESPACE Gearbox

3.2
MULTI-SENSE (1/2)
The Multi-Sense system enables once
of five modes to be selected which, de-
pending on the vehicle, affect the drive,
the light environment, the comfort and
the engine noise:
– modes Comfort, Neutral, Eco and Sport are preset and associated with
customisable light environments and
engine noise;
– mode Perso is fully customisable.
The drive modes affect the:
– power-assisted steering;
– piloted suspension damping;
– four-wheel drive;
– engine and gearbox responsiveness;
– heating level.
They also affect the:
– passenger compartment and instru- ment panel lighting;
– instrument panel and multifunction screen information;
– engine noise;
– massage seat.
After each start-up, the vehicle uses the
mode set at the time the engine was
last switched off.
Mode Comfort
This mode favours flexibility in the sus-
pension and steering. The interior envi-
ronment is softened.
Mode Neutral
Default mode, mode Neutral selects the
vehicle factory settings.
Mode Eco
Mode Eco is geared towards saving
energy and the environment. The sus-
pension and steering are soft, engine
and gearbox management enable fuel
consumption to be lowered. Air con-
ditioning is managed to be used only
when necessary.
Please refer to the information on
“Driving advice, Eco-driving” in
Section 2.
Multi-Sense
Sport Eco
Neutral Comfort Perso
In all modes, it is possible to change
the colour of the ambient lighting as
well as the format of the information
displayed on the instrument panel
and multifunction display.
You can also reset to the default set-
tings.

3.3
MULTI-SENSE (2/2)Accessing the menu
You can access Multi-Sense:
– from the multifunction screen 1.
Select menu “Vehicle” then “Multi-
Sense”;
– using switch 2;
– using button Eco 3 which automati-
cally launches Eco mode and opens
the 'Multi-Sense' menu on the multi-
function screen 1 for a few seconds.
Sport mode
This mode allows greater responsive-
ness from the engine and gearbox,
making the suspension and steering
firmer.
Mode Perso
This mode enables you to manually
configure the drive, light environment
and, depending on the vehicle, the
comfort and engine noise.
1
2
3
Depending on the vehicle, once the
“Multi-Sense” menu is displayed on
the multifunction screen 1 , pressing
switch 2 enables you to move between
the two preferential modes you have
selected. Refer to the handbook for the
equipment.
Stopping the engine in Sport
mode, or Perso mode with engine
setting in Sport mode.
When you restart the vehicle, a mes-
sage asks you if you wish to keep
the engine setting in Sportmode.

5.29
TOWING: breakdown (1/2)
Before towing, put the gearbox in neu-
tral, unlock the steering column and re-
lease the parking brake.
For vehicles fitted with an automatic
gearbox, if it is not possible to put the
gear lever into position N, please con-
sult an authorised dealer.
Steering column unlocking
Press the engine starter button for ap-
proximately two seconds , without de-
pressing the pedals.
The column is unlocked, the acces-
sory functions are supplied: the vehi-
cle lights can be used (indicators, brake
lights etc.). Always switch on the lights
when driving at night.
Once you have finished towing, press
the engine start button twice (risk of
running down the battery). The speed specified by current legis-
lation for towing must always be ob-
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer to
the information on “Weights” in
Section 6).
Towing a vehicle with an
automatic gearbox
Transport the vehicle on a trailer or tow
it with the front wheels off the ground.
In exceptional circumstances
, you
may tow it with all four wheels on the
ground, only in a forward gear, with the
gear in neutral position N over a maxi-
mum distance of 50 miles and not ex-
ceeding a speed of 15 mph (25 km/h).

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ....................................................................\
...2.26 → 2.37
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.26
accessories socket ................................................... 3.28, 3.44
adaptive cruise control...........................................2.56 → 2.62
additional air conditioning ....................................... 3.12 – 3.13
additional methods of restraint .....................1.32 → 1.35, 1.38
side protection ............................................................. 1.37
to the rear seat belts ........................................1.32 → 1.36
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.28
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.21
air bag.................................................................\
...1.32 → 1.38
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.61
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.59
air conditioning ........................................................3.7 → 3.14
air vents .....................................................................3.4 → 3.6
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.26 → 2.37
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.21
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.25
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.28
assisted parking............................... 2.63 → 2.66, 2.69 → 2.72
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.74 → 2.79
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.74 → 2.79
B
battery.................................................................\
.... 4.10 – 4.11 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.23 – 5.24
blind spot warning signal .......................................2.41 → 2.43
blind spot: warning signal ......................................2.41 → 2.43
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8 bulbs
changing ..........................................................5.15 \
→ 5.18
C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.10 – 2.11
central door locking ........................................1.8 → 1.10, 1.14
changing a bulb .....................................................5.15 → 5.18
changing a wheel.................................................... 5.10 – 5.11
changing gear ...............................................2.12, 2.74 → 2.79
child restraint/seat .............................1.39 – 1.40, 1.42 → 1.58
child safety.........1.2, 1.5, 1.13, 1.39 – 1.40, 1.42 → 1.58, 3.15
child seats..........................................1.39 – 1.40, 1.4\
2 → 1.58
children .......................................................... 1.39 – 1.40, 1.40
children (safety) .......................................... 1.2, 1.5, 1.13, 3.15
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.28
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ..................................................................\
................ 1.85
closing the doors .....................................................1.8 → 1.13
control instruments ................................................. 1.74 – 1.75
controls ................................................................... 1.62 – 1.63
coolant ................................................................\
................. 4.7
courtesy light ...................................... 3.20 – 3.21, 5.19 – 5.20
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.22
cruise control ................................... 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
cruise control-speed limiter.............. 2.46 → 2.48, 2.52 → 2.55
customised vehicle settings .............................................. 1.84
customising the vehicle settings ....................................... 1.84
D
dashboard...............................................................\
1.62 – 1.63
daytime running lights..................................................\
...... 1.93
dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.4
display ..........................................................1.64 → 1.73, 3.43
doors...................................................................\
... 1.11 → 1.14
driver assistance....................................................2.2\
6 → 2.72