
2.44
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (2/3)
Special cases
In 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 manoeu-
vres, a gear change may be refused 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.
–  In cold weather , start the engine 
and wait a few seconds before 
moving the selector lever from posi-
tion  P or N and engaging it in  D or R 
to prevent the engine stalling.
Driving in manual mode
With the selection lever  1 in position D, 
move the lever to the left.
Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you 
to change gears manually:
–  to move down through the gears,  push the lever forwards;
–  to move up through the gears, push  the lever backwards.
The gear selected is displayed on the 
instrument panel.
1
When facing uphill, to remain 
stopped, do not keep your foot on 
the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic 
gearbox.  

3.12
ELECTRIC WINDOWS (1/2)
1
2
34
5
6
From the driver’s seat, use switch:
 1  for the driver’s side;
  2  for the front passenger side;
  3 and   5 for the rear passenger win-
dows.
From the passenger seats, use 
switch 6.
Avoid resting any objects against 
a half-open window: there is a risk 
that the electric window could be 
damaged.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the RENAULT card or key inside, and never leave a child, adult who is not self-sufficient 
or a pet, even for a short while. They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine o\
r activating 
equipment (such as the gear lever or electric windows). If any part of\
 the body becomes trapped, reverse the direction 
of the window immediately by pressing the relevant switch.
Risk of serious injury.
These systems operate  with the igni-
tion on or off, until one of the front doors 
is opened (limited to about 3 minutes).
Electric windowsPress or pull the switch to raise or lower 
a window to the desired height (the rear 
windows do not open fully);
Passenger safety
The driver can prevent the 
front and rear passenger 
electric windows from op-
erating (and the driver’s window) 
by pressing switch  4. A  confirmation 
message is displayed on the instru-
ment panel.   

4.4
–  remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth;
–  push the dipstick in as far as it will  go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick C, screw the cap in as 
far as it will go);
–  take out the dipstick again;
–  read the level: it should never fall  below minimum mark  A or exceed 
maximum mark B.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is 
pushed in as far as it will go or that 
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely 
screwed in.
Reading the oil levelThe oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine 
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read 
the exact oil level and make sure 
that the maximum level has not been 
exceeded (risk of engine damage).  
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only 
alerts the driver when the oil level is at 
its minimum.
It is normal for an engine to use oil for 
lubrication and cooling of moving parts 
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved 
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being 
consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) 
after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil 
level from time to time and certainly 
before any long journey to avoid the 
risk of damaging your engine.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
A
B
A
B
C
In order to prevent splashback, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling with oil.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
must the maximum fill 
level  B be exceeded: risk of damage 
to the engine and catalytic con-
verter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer.  

4.15
Glass instrument panel(e.g.: instrument panel, clock, exterior 
temperature display, radio display, mul-
timedia or multifunction display etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean them properly, 
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool) slightly 
moistened with soapy water and then 
wipe clean with another soft damp cloth 
or cotton wool.
Finally, carefully  dry off with a soft dry 
cloth.
Do not use products containing alco-
hol and/or spray fluids on the area.
Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our Technical 
Department (Approved outlets) or 
warm, soapy water and a sponge and 
wipe with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be used 
under any circumstances.
INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE (1/2)
Textiles (seats, door trim, etc)
Vacuum-clean the textiles regularly.
Liquid stain
Use soapy water.
Dab lightly (never rub) with a soft cloth, 
rinse and remove the excess.
Solid or pasty stain
Carefully remove the excess solid or 
pasty material immediately  with a 
spatula (working from the edges to the 
centre to avoid spreading the stain).
Clean as for a liquid stain.
Special instructions for sweets or 
chewing gum
Put an ice cube on the stain to solidify 
it, then proceed as for a solid stain.
A well-maintained vehicle will last 
longer. It is therefore recommended to 
maintain the interior of the vehicle regu-
larly.
A stain should always be dealt with 
swiftly.
Whatever type of stain is on the trim, 
use 
cold  (or warm) soapy water with 
natural soap.
Detergents (washing-up liquid, pow-
dered products, alcohol-based prod-
ucts) should not be used.
Use a soft cloth.
Rinse and soak up the excess.
For further recommendations for 
maintaining the interior, and/or for 
any unsatisfactory results, please 
see an authorised dealer. 

7.1
ALPHABETICAL INDEX (1/5)
A
ABS ..............................................................1.46, \
 2.27 → 2.31
accessories.............................................................\
........... 5.27
accessories socket ............................................................ 3.20
additional methods of restraint .......................................... 1.27 side protection ............................................................. 1.26
to the front seat belts .......................................1.21  → 1.24
to the rear seat belts .................................................... 1.25
adjusting your driving position ......................1.16  → 1.20, 3.21
advice on antipollution ....................................................... 2.18
air bag...........................................................1.21  → 1.27, 1.44
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.39
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.37
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.4  → 3.11
air vents ...................................................................... 3.2 – 3.3
anti-corrosion check ..............................................6.14  → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.13
anti-lock braking system: ABS ...............................2.27  → 2.31
antipollution advice .................................................................\
......... 2.18
armrest: front ..................................................................\
............ 3.16
ashtray ................................................................\
............... 3.20
ASR (traction control) ............................................2.27  → 2.31
audible and visual signals.................................................. 1.68
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................2.43  → 2.45
automatic gearbox selector lever...........................2.43  → 2.45
B
battery............................................................ 4.12, 5.24 – 5.25 troubleshooting ................................................. 5.24 – 5.25
bonnet..................................................................\
....... 4.2 – 4.3
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.... 4.8
bulbs changing ..........................................................5.13 \
 → 5.19C
catalytic converter................................................... 2.10 – 2.11
central door locking ........................... 1.5 
→ 1.10, 1.13 → 1.15
changing a bulb .....................................................5.13  → 5.19
changing a wheel........................................................\
 5.8 – 5.9
changing gear ...............................................2.12, 2.43  → 2.45
child restraint/seat .............................1.28 – 1.29, 1.31  → 1.37
child safety......1.8 – 1.9, 1.12, 1.24, 1.28 – 1.29, 1.31  → 1.37, 
2.3, 3.12 – 3.13
child seats..........................................1.28 – 1.29, 1.3\
1  → 1.36
children ........................ 1.2, 1.8 – 1.9, 1.28 – 1.29, 3.12 – 3.13
children (safety) .......................................................... 1.2, 1.12
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
 3.20
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.15 – 4.16
clock ....................................................................... 1.62 – 1.63
closing the doors ................................................... 1.11  → 1.15
control instruments ............................1.44  → 1.52, 1.62 – 1.63
controls ...............................................................\
...1.40  → 1.43
courtesy light ............................................................ 3.14, 5.18
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.19
cruise control ................................................1.47, 2.35  → 2.38
cruise control-speed limiter....................................2.32  → 2.38
D
dashboard..............................................................1\
.40  → 1.43
deadlocking the doors ....................................................... 1.10
demisting rear screen ..................................................3.4, 3.7  → 3.10
windscreen ..................................................3.5,  3.7  → 3.10
dimensions .............................................................\
............. 6.4
dipstick................................................................\
................. 4.4
display ................................................................\
...1.44  → 1.50
doors/tailgate .........................................................\
..1.2  → 1.15
driver assistance....................................................2.2\
7  → 2.42
driver’s position .....................................................1.40  →
 1.48