
2.6
Preventing the engine from 
standing by
In certain situations, such as negotiat-
ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-
sible to keep the engine running so as 
to be ready to move off quickly.
Manual gearbox:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right 
down.
FUNCTION STOP AND START (1/3)
For all vehicles:
The warning light 
 on the instru-
ment panel remains lit when the engine 
is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
If the engine stalls while the system 
is in operation, pressing the clutch 
pedal right down will start it again.
Engine on standby - braking 
assistance is no longer ope-
rational.
Before getting out of the 
vehicle, you must switch 
off the ignition by pressing 
the engine stop (please see 
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
Keep your vehicle station-
ary when the engine is 
on standby (shown by the 
warning light 
 on the 
instrument panel).
This system enables a reduced fuel 
consumption and lower greenhouse 
gas emissions. The system is acti-
vated automatically when the vehicle is 
started. While driving, the system stops 
the engine (standby) when the vehicle 
is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights, 
etc).
Conditions for engine 
standby
The vehicle has set off from where it 
was parked;
For vehicles equipped with manual 
gearboxes:
–  the gearbox is in neutral;
and
–  the clutch pedal is released. If the 
warning light 
 flashes, this 
means that the clutch pedal is not 
sufficiently released;
and
–  the vehicle speed is less than ap- proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).
If the engine is put in 
standby, the electronic par-
king brake (depending on 
the vehicle) is not applied 
automatically. 

2.7
FUNCTION STOP AND START (2/3)
Conditions for coming out of 
engine standby
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.
Conditions preventing the 
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system 
from using the engine standby function, 
including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
–  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 char- ged; –  the difference between the vehicle 
interior temperature and the automa-
tic climate control instruction is too 
high;
–  parking distance control is in opera- tion;
–  the “Clear View” function is activa- ted (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 
the engine is on standby.
To fill up with fuel, the engine must 
be stopped (and not on standby): 
you must stop the engine by press-
ing the engine stop button (please 
refer to “Starting and Stopping the 
engine” in Section 2).
Special case 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, press the start button 
(please see “Starting, stopping the 
engine” in Section 2). 

2.8
Special feature of the automatic 
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine 
can restart on its own in order to gua-
rantee 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 activa- ted (please see “Automatic Climate 
Control” in Section 3);
–  the battery is not sufficiently char- ged;
–  the vehicle speed is above 4.34 mph  (7 km/h) (downhill slope etc.) ;
– repeated pressing on the brake  pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
FUNCTION STOP AND START (3/3)
Deactivating, activating the 
function
Press  1 to deactivate the function. The 
message “Stop & Start deactivated” 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 
activated» will appear on the instru-
ment panel and the integrated warning 
light 2 on switch 1 will go out.
2
Before getting out of the ve-
hicle, you must switch off 
the ignition by pressing the 
engine stop (please refer 
to “Starting, stopping the engine” in 
Section 2).
1
In the event of an emer-
gency, the engine can be 
restarted by pressing on the 
clutch pedal if the Stop and 
Start function is activated.
The system reactivates automati-
cally each time the vehicle is started 
using the start button (please refer 
to “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 switch 1, the system is deactiva-
ted.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
Note: With the engine on standby, 
press switch 1  to automatically re-
start the engine.  

2.9
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS
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.
The following operating conditions 
should be avoided:
–  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, running out of fuel or  disconnected spark plugs resulting 
in the engine misfiring or cutting out 
when driving;
–  loss of power,
may cause the catalytic converter to 
overheat, reducing its efficiency  which 
may irreparably damage it and cause 
heat damage to the vehicle. 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 
cause of the fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not 
continue to try and start the engine, but 
contact an approved dealer. 

2.10
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. 

2.12
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/3)
Note:
To indicate that the electronic parking 
brake is released, a beep sounds:
–  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  3 to 
apply the electronic 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 electronic parking brake en-
sures vehicle immobilisation when the 
engine is stopped and engine Start/
Stop button  1 is pressed.
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 the warning light 
} 
on the instrument panel and warning 
light 2 on the switch 3 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 vehicle, 
check that the electronic 
parking brake is fully ap-
plied. Indicator light  2 on 
switch 3  and indicator light 
} 
on the instrument panel light up to 
show that the parking brake is ap-
plied but go out when the doors are 
locked.
1
2
3   

2.13
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/3)Special cases
When parking on a slope or towing a 
trailer, pull switch 3 for a few seconds 
to obtain the maximum braking effect.
To park the vehicle without applying the 
electronic parking brake (if there is a 
risk of freezing, for example):
– with the engine running and  RENAULT  card in reader  4, switch 
off the engine by pressing engine 
Start/Stop button 1;
–  select a gear (manual gearbox) or  position  P (automatic gearbox);
–  depress the brake pedal and press  switch 3 at the same time;
–  remove the RENAULT card from the  card reader.
Brief stopTo manually activate the electronic 
parking brake, (when stopping at a red 
light, or stopping when the engine is 
running, etc.): pull and release switch  3. 
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  3. Indicator lights  2 and 
} light up on the instrument panel.
Releasing the electronic parking 
brake
With the ignition on, depress the brake 
pedal then press switch  3: the warning 
light  2 and the warning light 
} go 
off on the instrument panel.
1
4
2
3   

2.14
–  If there is an electronic parking brake fault, the 
® warning light comes 
on, accompanied by the “Parking 
brake fault” message, a beep and, 
in some cases, the 
} warning 
light.
This means that you must stop as 
soon as traffic conditions allow.
Operating faults
–  If there is a fault, the © warning 
light illuminates on the instrument 
panel accompanied by the “Check 
parking brake” message and, in 
some cases, the 
} warning 
light.
Contact an approved Dealer as soon 
as possible.
Versions with an automatic 
gearbox
For safety reasons, automatic release 
is deactivated when the driver’s door 
is open or not shut properly and the 
engine is running (in order to prevent 
the vehicle from moving without the 
driver). The “Release parking brake 
manually” message appears on the 
instrument panel when the driver de-
presses the accelerator.
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (3/3)
It is therefore essential to 
immobilise the vehicle by 
engaging first gear (manual 
gearbox) or position  P (au-
tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-
quires it, chock the vehicle.
Never leave your vehicle 
without moving the selec-
tor lever to position P or N. 
This is because when the 
vehicle is stationary with the engine 
running and a gear engaged, the 
vehicle may begin to move if you 
accelerate.
There is a risk of accidents.If no lights or sounds are ap-
parent, this indicates a fault 
in the instrument panel. This 
indicates that it is essential 
to stop immediately (as soon as traf-
fic conditions allow). Ensure that the 
vehicle is correctly immobilised and 
contact an approved Dealer.