
1.1
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT cards: General information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.9
Automatic locking of opening elements when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
   1.13
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.19
Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.23to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.23
to the rear seat belts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.27
side protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.28
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.30 choosing a child seat mounting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . .  1.33
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.35
deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.46
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.49
Power-assisted steering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.49
Driving position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.50
Instrument panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.54 On-board computer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.61
Vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . .  1.71
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.72
Rear-view mirrors  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.73
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.74
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.75
Headlight adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.80
Windscreen wash, wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.81
Rear windscreen wash, wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.83
Fuel tank (filling with fuel)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1.84 

1.19
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also 
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
SEAT BELTS (1/3)
Make sure that the rear seats are 
locked in position properly so that 
the rear seat belts will operate effi-
ciently. Refer to the information on 
“rear seat functions” and “adjusting 
the rear seats” in Section 3.
Seat belts which are incor-
rectly adjusted or twisted 
may cause injuries in the 
event of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person, 
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear 
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that 
the lap belt is not exerting too much 
pressure on the abdomen, but do 
not allow any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants 
to adjust their seat belts to ensure 
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving 
position
–  Sit well back in your seat  (having 
first removed your coat or jacket). 
This is essential to ensure your back 
is positioned correctly;
–  adjust the distance between the  seat and the pedals. Your seat 
should be as far back as possible 
while still allowing you to depress 
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback 
should be adjusted so that your arms 
are slightly bent when you hold the 
steering wheel;
–  adjust the position of your head- rest. For maximum safety, your head 
must be as close as possible to the 
headrest;
–  adjust the height of the seat.  This 
adjustment allows you to select the 
seat position which offers you the 
best possible view;
–  adjust the position of the steering 
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the 
seatback.
Shoulder strap  1 should be as close as 
possible to the base of the neck but not 
on it.
Lap belt  2 should be worn flat over the 
thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is 
as close as possible to your body, ie.: 
avoid wearing heavy clothing or keep-
ing bulky objects under the belts, etc.
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2  

1.24
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/4)
Load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this 
mechanism is used to limit the force of 
the belt against the body so that it is at 
an acceptable level.
Air bags for driver and front 
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
The presence of this equipment is in-
dicated by the word “Air bag” on the 
steering wheel and dashboard (air bag 
zone A) and, depending on the vehicle, 
a symbol on the lower section of the 
windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
–  an air bag and gas generator fitted  on the steering wheel for the driver 
and in the dashboard for the front 
passenger;
–  an electronic unit for system monitor- ing which controls the gas generator 
electrical trigger system;
– remote sensors;
–  a single warning light 
å on the 
instrument panel.
A
The air bag system uses 
pyrotechnic principles. This 
explains why, when the air 
bag inflates, it will gener-
ate heat, produce smoke (this does 
not mean that a fire is about to start) 
and make a noise upon detonation. 
In a situation where an air bag is 
required, it will inflate immediately 
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other 
problems.  

1.25
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/4)
Operation
This system is only operational when 
the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontal impact, the air bags 
inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact 
of the driver’s head and chest against 
the steering wheel and of the front pas-
senger against the dashboard. The air 
bags then deflate immediately so that 
the passengers are not in any way hin-
dered from leaving the vehicle.
Special feature of the front air 
bag
After a violent impact, it has two deploy-
ment volumes and integrates a ventila-
tion system:
–  low volume air bag, this is the first  stage of operation;
–  large volume air bag, the air bag  seams rip so that a larger volume of 
gas is released into the bag (for the 
most severe impacts).  

1.26
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (4/4)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
–  Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
–  The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel f\
rom our Network).
–  Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: Sit with your a\
rms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting  your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and to be fully effe ctive.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
–  Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder\
, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
–  Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umb\
rella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
–  The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as t\
here is a risk that serious injuries may be sustained . 
In general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (k\
nees, hands, head, etc.)
–  The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be react\
ivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure  the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating \
the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructe\
d in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent 
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when\
 the air bag inflates. 

1.49
STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Operating faults
The steering may become stiff when 
driving or when the steering wheel is 
turned repeatedly. This is due to the 
power assistance overheating. In this 
case, it must be allowed to cool down.Power-assisted steering
Variable power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering 
system is equipped with an electronic 
control system which alters the level of 
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking 
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst 
the force needed to steer increases 
progressively as the speed rises (for 
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Adjusting the steering wheel 
height and depth
Pull lever 1 and move the steering 
wheel to the required position.
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond 
the point of resistance to lock the steer-
ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is 
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only 
adjust the steering wheel 
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Never leave the steering wheel at 
full lock while stationary.
Never switch off the igni-
tion when travelling down-
hill, and avoid doing so in 
normal driving (assistance 
is not provided).
With the engine switched off, or if 
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The 
force required will be greater.
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1.51
DRIVING POSITION: LEFT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
1 Side air vent.
2  Side window demister outlet.
3  Stalk for:
–  direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
–  front fog lights;
–  rear fog light.
4  Location for driver’s air bag and  horn.
5 –    Steering column stalk for wind-
screen and rear screen wash/
wiper.
–   On-board computer information 
read-out control and vehicle set-
tings customisation menu.
6 Instrument panel.
7  Centre air vents.
8  Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Instrument panel customisation  menu control.
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
21 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
22 Heating and ventilation controls.
23 Engine start/stop button.
24 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and reach.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
26 Bonnet  release.
27 Controls  for: –   headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
–   lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
–   activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control;
–   activation/deactivation of the 
function Stop and Start.
28 Traction  control.
29 Control for some multimedia equip- ment.
10 Door central locking/unlocking 
switch.
11  Location for radio, navigation 
system, etc.
12 –    Display (depending on the vehi-
cle) of time, temperature, radio 
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
–   Driver and front passenger seat 
belt unfastened and passenger 
airbag deactivated warning lights.
13 Location for passenger air bag.
14 Side window demister outlet.
15 Side air vent.
16 Glove  box.
17 Electronic parking brake or manual  parking brake control.
18 Storage compartment, accessories  socket or cigarette lighter/multime-
dia socket.
19 Gear  lever.
20 RENAULT card reader. 

1.53
DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2  Side window demister outlet.
3  Location for passenger air bag.
4  Centre air vents.
5 –    Display (depending on the vehi-
cle) of time, temperature, radio 
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
–   Driver and front passenger seat 
belt unfastened and passenger 
airbag deactivated warning lights.
6 Location for radio, navigation  system, etc.
7  Central door locking/unlocking con- trols.
8  Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Instrument panel customisation  menu control.
10 Instrument  panel.
17 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
18 Control for adjusting steering wheel  height and reach.
19 Engine Start/Stop button.
20 Heating and ventilation controls.
21 Electronic parking brake or manual  parking brake control.
22 RENAULT card reader.
23  Gear lever.
24 Storage compartment, accessories  socket or cigarette lighter/multime-
dia socket.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
26 Glove  box.
27 Bonnet  release.
28 Traction  control.
29 Control for some multimedia equip- ment.
11
 Stalk  for:
–  direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
–  front fog lights;
–  rear fog light.
12 Location for driver’s air bag and  horn.
13 –    Steering column stalk for wind-
screen and rear screen wash/
wiper.
–   On-board computer information 
read-out control and vehicle set-
tings customisation menu.
14 Side window demister outlet.
15 Side air vent.
16 Controls  for: –   headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
–   lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
–   activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control;
–   activation/deactivation of the 
function Stop and Start.