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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
« PARKING BRAKE ON »   Indicates that the parking brake has been applied.
« BATTERY LOW 
START ENGINE »  Indicates that the vehicle must be started to recharge the battery (e.g\
. after the engine has been 
switched off for some time whilst listening to the radio).
« TOP UP OIL LEVEL »   Indicates that the oil level needs adjusting.
« AUTO DOOR  LOCK OFF »  Indicates that the automatic door locking while driving is deactivated.
« STEERING WHEEL  NOT LOCKED »  Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages. 
         
        
        
     
        
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/3)
Cornering lights function
Whenever the dipped beam headlights 
are on and under certain conditions (at 
speed, the steering wheel at an angle, 
in forward gear, the indicator lights on, 
etc.), when taking a corner one of the 
front fog lights will come on to light the 
inside of the bend.
fRear fog light
Turn centre ring 4 on the stalk 
until the symbol faces mark  5, then re-
lease it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on 
the exterior lighting selected, and an in-
dicator light will light up on the instru-
ment panel.
To avoid inconveniencing other road 
users, remember to switch off the rear 
fog light when it is no longer needed.
Switching off the lights
Turn ring 4 again until mark  5 is oppo-
site the symbol for the fog light you wish 
to switch off. The corresponding indi-
cator light goes out on the instrument 
panel.
The front and rear fog lights switch off 
when the exterior lights are switched 
off.
gFront fog lightsTurn centre ring 4  on the 
stalk  1 until the symbol faces mark  5, 
then release it.
Operation of the fog lights depends on 
the exterior lighting position selected, 
and an indicator light will light up on the 
instrument panel.
When driving in fog or snow, or 
when transporting objects which are 
higher than the roof, the headlights 
do not come on automatically.
Switching on the fog lights remains 
the responsibility of the driver: the 
indicator lights on the instrument 
panel inform you whether the fog 
lights are lit (indicator light on) or not 
(indicator light not on).
If the vehicle is parked on the hard shoulder with tailgate open, the re\
ar 
lights may be obscured. You should make other road users aware of your 
vehicle by using a warning triangle or other equipment specified by the \
road traffic regulations of the country you are driving in.
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éHazard warning lights 
Press switch 2.
This switch activates all four direction 
indicators and the side indicator lights 
simultaneously. It must only be used in 
an emergency to warn drivers of other 
vehicles that you have had to stop in 
an area where stopping is prohibited or 
unexpected, or that you are obliged to 
drive under special conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard 
warning lights may come on auto-
matically under heavy deceleration. 
You can switch them off by pressing 
switch 2 once.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1  parallel to the steering 
wheel and in the direction you are going 
to turn it.
One-touch mode
When driving, it is possible that the 
steering wheel may not be turned suf-
ficiently to return the stalk automatically 
to its starting position.
In this case, move the stick 1  to half-
way, then release it: the stalk returns to 
its original point and the indicator light 
flashes three times.
Horn
Press steering wheel boss  A.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the 
headlights.
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
A
2
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Ignition position M.
The ignition is switched on:
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first 
attempt, the key must be turned back 
before the starter can be activated 
again. Release the key as soon as the 
engine starts.
Note: on diesel versions, several sec-
onds may pass between turning the 
key and the engine starting to allow for 
engine preheating.
Off position S (steering lock 
applied)
To lock: remove the key and turn the 
steering wheel until the steering column 
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering 
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
When the ignition is switched off, any 
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to 
function.
RUNNING IN/IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key
Diesel version
For the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),   
do not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in 
the highest gear, or 2,500 rpm. After 
completing this mileage you may drive 
faster, although you may only expect 
top performance after approximately 
3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not ac-
celerate hard while the engine is still 
cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the 
Maintenance Document for your vehi-
cle.  
         
        
        
     
        
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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key
Starting the engine
Turn the ignition key to the “Ignition on” 
position M and hold this position until 
the engine preheating warning light 
É goes out.
Turn the key to starter position D with-
out depressing the accelerator 
pedal.
Release the key as soon as the engine 
starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key to 
the “Stop” position  St.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehi-
cle with the key inside and 
never leave a child (or a 
pet) unsupervised, 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.
Never start your vehicle 
while freewheeling on a 
gradient. Risk of non-ac-
tivation of power-assisted 
steering.
There is a risk of accidents.  
         
        
        
     
        
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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (1/3)
The RENAULT card must be inserted 
in card reader 2 or in detection zone  3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch 
pedal and press button  1. If a gear 
is engaged, the vehicle may only be 
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
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Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle 
with the RENAULT card 
inside and never leave a 
child (or a pet) unsupervised, 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 stee-
ring, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.1
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Never start your vehicle 
while freewheeling on a 
gradient. Risk of non-ac-
tivation of power-assisted 
steering.
There is a risk of accidents.   
         
        
        
     
        
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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (2/3)
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free 
RENAULT  card may not work:
–  when the RENAULT card battery is  drained, flat battery, etc.
–  near to appliances operating on the  same frequency as the card (moni-
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
–  vehicle located in a high electromag- netic radiation zone.
The message “PLEASE INSERT 
KEYCARD” appears on the instrument 
panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card 
reader 2.
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your 
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, with the 
card in the passenger compartment or 
inserted in the card reader  2, press the 
button 1 without pressing the pedals.
Never leave your vehicle 
with the RENAULT card in 
the reader or in the pas-
senger compartment while 
there is a child (or an animal) in the 
vehicle, even for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves 
or to others by starting the engine.
Risk of serious injury.
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2
Special features
–  If one of starting conditions is not ap- plied, the message “PRESS BRAKE 
+ START” or “PRESS CLUTCH + 
START” or “GEAR LEVER TO P” is 
displayed on the instrument panel; 
–  in some cases, it will be necessary  to move the steering wheel whilst 
pressing the start button  1 to help 
unlock the steering column; the mes-
sage “TURN STEERINGWHEEL + 
START” will warn you of this;
–  in the event of starting the engine  in very low exterior temperatures 
(lower than -10°C): hold down the 
clutch pedal until the engine starts.  
         
        
        
     
        
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When you leave your vehi-
cle, especially if you have 
your RENAULT card with 
you, check that the engine 
is completely switched off.
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.
With the engine switched off, any ac-
cessories being used (radio, etc.) will 
continue to function for approximately 
10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the 
accessories stop working.Conditions for stopping the 
engine
The vehicle must be at a standstill.
With the 2  card in the card reader or 
in the detection zone  3, press button 1: 
the engine stops. The steering column 
is locked when the driver’s door is 
opened or the vehicle is locked.
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with  RENAULT CARD (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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