
2.9
Conditions for coming out of 
engine standby
For automatic gearboxes:
–  the brake pedal is released, position D or M 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 depressed  or,
–  in manual mode, the gear lever is  moved towards + or -.
For 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.
To fill up with fuel, the engine must 
be stopped (and not on standby): 
always stop the engine (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
STOP AND START FUNCTION (2/4)
Preventing the engine from 
standing by
In certain situations, such as negotiat-
ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-
sible (with the system activated) to keep 
the engine running so as to be ready to 
move off quickly.
Automatic gearbox:
Keep the vehicle stationary without 
pressing too hard on the brake pedal
Manual gearbox:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right 
down 

2.10
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:
for vehicles equipped with a 
RENAULT  card:
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
for all vehicles:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  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;
–  if available, “4WD Lock” mode is  activated (please see the section 
“Transmission: 4-wheel drive (4WD)” 
in Section 2);
–  the difference between the vehicle  interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is 
too high; –  parking distance control is in opera-
tion;
–  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 emission control system is being  regenerated;
or
– ...
Warning light 
 is displayed on the 
instrument panel. This notifies you that 
engine standby is not available.
Deactivate the Stop and 
Start function when per-
forming any operations in 
the engine compartment.
Special cases for vehicles 
with a RENAULT card
With the engine on standby (traffic jam, 
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfas-
tens the seat belt and opens the driv-
er’s door, or gets out of the seat, the 
ignition is switched off.
The assisted parking brake is applied 
automatically.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and 
Start system, start the engine (please 
refer to “Starting, stopping the engine” 
in Section 2).
Special cases of vehicles 
with a key
With the engine on standby (traffic 
jam, traffic lights, etc.), if you get out of 
the vehicle, a beep warns you that the 
engine is on standby and has not been 
stopped. 

2.11
STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)
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;
– ...
1
2
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.
Note: With the engine on standby, 
press switch 1  to automatically re-
start the engine.
The system is automatically reacti-
vated each time the vehicle is started 
(see “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 (please see 
section on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).  

2.12
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
The following operating conditions:
–  driving for long periods when the low fuel level warning light is lit;
–  using leaded petrol;
–  using fuel or lubrication additives  which are not approved.
Or operating faults such as:
–  faulty ignition system, running out of  fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-
sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-
ting out when driving;
–  loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con-
verter to overheat and thus reduce its 
efficiency,  or damage it irreparably 
and cause heat damage to the vehi-
cle. If you notice any of the above operating 
faults, have the necessary repairs car-
ried out as soon as possible by an ap-
proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-
larly taking your vehicle to an approved 
Dealer at the intervals specified in the 
Maintenance document.
Starting problems
To avoid damaging the catalytic con-
verter, 
do not keep  trying to start the 
engine (using the start button, or by 
pushing or towing the vehicle)  without 
having identified and corrected the 
starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not 
keep trying to start the engine, but con-
tact an approved Dealer.
Do not park the vehicle or 
run the engine in locations 
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such as 
grass or leaves can come into con-
tact with the hot exhaust system. 

2.13
SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection 
equipment which prevents the engine 
speed being exceeded irrespective of 
the gear selected.
If the message “Check antipollution 
system” is displayed along with warn-
ing lights 
Ä and ©, consult an 
authorised dealer immediately. 
When driving, depending on the fuel 
grade used, it is possible that white 
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter 
being cleaned automatically, and does 
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the  tank has been completely 
drained, the system must be reprimed 
after the tank is refilled: see information 
on the “fuel tank” in section 1 before re-
starting the engine.
Do not park the vehicle or 
run the engine in locations 
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such 
as grass or leaves can come into 
contact with the hot exhaust system.
Precautions to be taken in 
winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
–  ensure that the battery is always fully  charged,
–  always keep the diesel tank rela- tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the 
bottom of the tank. 

2.16
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/3)
Note:
To indicate that the electronic parking 
brake is released, a beep sounds and 
the message “Apply parking brake” ap-
pears on the instrument panel:
–  with the engine running: when the driver’s door is opened;
–  with the engine switched off (eg.  when the engine stalls): when a front 
door is opened.
In this case, pull and release switch  1 to 
apply the assisted parking brake.
Automatic releasing of the 
electronic parking brake
The brake will be released as soon as 
the vehicle starts and accelerates.Automatic operation
The assisted parking brake immobilises 
the vehicle when  stopping the engine 
(and not when the engine is on 
standby for vehicles fitted with the  
Stop and Start function).  Please refer 
to “Starting, stopping the engine” and 
“Stop and Start function” in Section 2.
In all other instances, e.g. engine stall-
ing, the electronic parking brake is not 
applied automatically. Manual mode 
must be used.
For certain country-specific model ver-
sions, the automatic brake application 
function is not activated. Refer to the in-
formation on “Manual operation”. To confirm that the electronic parking 
brake is applied, the message “Parking 
brake on” and warning light 
} 
on the instrument panel and warning 
light 2 on the switch 1 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indi-
cator light  2 goes out several minutes 
after the electronic parking brake has 
been applied and indicator light 
} 
goes out when the vehicle is locked.Before leaving the vehi-
cle, check that the assisted 
parking brake is fully ap-
plied. Warning light  2 on 
switch  1 and warning light 
} 
on the instrument panel light up to 
show that the parking brake is ap-
plied but go out when the doors are 
locked.
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2.17
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/3)Special cases
To park on a slope or while towing a 
trailer, for example, pull switch 1  for 
a few seconds to gain the maximum 
braking.
To park the vehicle without applying the 
electronic parking brake (if there is a 
risk of freezing, for example):
–  with the engine running, while si- multaneously depressing the brake 
pedal and the switch  1, stop the 
engine (not standby for vehicles 
fitted with Stop and Start);
–  with a gear or position  P engaged, 
release the brake pedal and the 
switch 1.
For vehicles fitted with a Stop and Start 
function, with the engine on standby, 
the electronic parking brake is automat-
ically activated if the driver unfastens 
their seat belt and opens the driver’s 
door or gets out of their seat.
Brief stop
To manually activate the electronic 
parking brake, (when stopping at a red 
light, or stopping when the engine is 
running, etc.): pull and release switch  1. 
The brake is released as soon as the 
vehicle is started up again.
Manual operationYou can control the electronic parking 
brake manually.
Applying the electronic parking 
brake
Pull switch 1. Warning light 2 and warn-
ing light 
} on the instrument panel 
light up.
Releasing the electronic parking 
brake
With the ignition on, depress the brake 
pedal then press switch  1: warning 
light 2 and warning light 
} go out.
Special feature relating to 
the Stop and Start function: 
in the event of unfastening 
the driver’s seat belt before 
the engine goes to standby using 
the Stop and Start function, make 
sure the parking brake is engaged: 
warning light 
} will come on 
the instrument panel to confirm this. 
Risk of loss of immobilisation.
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2.23
DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (5/5)
Advice on use
–  Favour the ECO mode.
–  Electricity is fuel; switch off all the electrical components which are 
not really needed.  However (safety 
first), keep your lights on when the 
visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).
–  Use the air vents. Driving with the  windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h) 
will increase fuel consumption by 
4%.
–  Never fill the fuel tank right to the  brim to avoid overflow.
– In vehicles fitted with air condi-
tioning,  it is normal to observe an 
increase in fuel consumption (espe-
cially in urban conditions) when it is 
used. For vehicles fitted with manual 
air conditioning, switch off the system 
when it is not required.
Recommendations for reducing 
consumption and therefore help-
ing to preserve the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the 
sun, open the doors for a few mo-
ments to let the hot air escape before 
starting the engine.
– Do not leave an empty roof rack  fitted to the vehicle.
–  It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob- jects.
–  When towing a caravan, fit a wind  deflector and adjust it carefully.
–  Avoid using the car for door-to-door  calls (short journeys with long waits 
in between) because the engine 
never reaches its normal operating 
temperature.
Tyres
–  An underinflated tyre increases fuel consumption.
–  Opt for the highest speed pressure  or the pressure recommended to op-
timise fuel consumption indicated 
on edge of the driver’s door (please 
refer to the information on “Tyre infla-
tion pressure” in Section 4).
–  The use of non-recommended tyres  can increase fuel consumption.