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2.27
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (4/4)
Hill start assistance
This device assists the driver when 
starting on hills (ascending or descend-
ing). It prevents the vehicle from rolling 
forwards or backwards by automatically 
applying the brakes when the driver lifts 
their foot off the brake pedal to depress 
the accelerator pedal.
System operation
It only operates when the gear lever is 
in a position other than neutral (other 
than N or P  for automatic transmis-
sions) and the vehicle is completely 
stationary (brake pedal depressed).
The system holds the vehicle for ap-
proximately  2 seconds. The brakes are 
then gradually released (the vehicle will 
move according to the slope).The hill start assistance 
system cannot completely 
prevent the vehicle from 
rolling backwards in all sit-
uations (extremely steep gradients, 
etc.).
In all cases, the driver may depress 
the brake pedal to prevent the ve-
hicle from rolling forwards or back-
wards.
The hill start assistance function 
should not be used for prolonged 
stops: use the brake pedal.
This function is not designed to im-
mobilise the vehicle permanently.
If necessary, use the brake pedal to 
stop the vehicle.
The driver must remain particularly 
vigilant when driving on slippery or 
low-grip surfaces and/or on hills.
Risk of serious injury. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3.6
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (1/5)Automatic mode
The automatic climate control system 
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility 
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), whilst optimising consumption. 
The system controls the ventilation 
speed, air distribution, air recircula-
tion, and starting and stopping the air 
conditioning and air temperature. This 
mode consists of a choice of three pro-
grammes:
AUTO: allows the selected comfort 
level to be best attained, depending on 
the exterior conditions. Press button  3.
SOFT:  gently brings the temperature to 
the desired comfort level. The comfort 
level is then maintained gently and si-
lently. Press button 2.
FAST: increases the operation of the 
system to reach the desired comfort 
level more quickly. Use this programme 
when you have passengers in the rear. 
Press button 4.
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4
9   De-icing/demisting of the rear screen 
and, depending on the vehicle, the 
door mirrors.
10  “Clear View” function.
11    Air  recirculation.
12  Ventilation speed.
13   Display.
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The controls
1 and 6 Air  temperature.
2, 3 and 4 Automatic  programmes.
5  Distribution of air in the passenger  compartment.
7 Off button.
8 Air conditioning.
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3.11
AIR CONDITIONING: information and advice on use
Fuel consumption
You will normally notice an increase 
in fuel consumption (especially 
when driving in town) when the air 
conditioning is operating.
For vehicles fitted with manual air 
conditioning, switch off the system 
when it is not required.
Advice for reducing 
consumption and therefore 
helping to preserve the 
environment:
Drive with the air vents open and 
the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been parked in 
the sun, open the doors for a few 
moments to let the hot air escape 
before starting the engine.
Maintenance
Refer to the Maintenance 
Document for your vehicle for the in-
spection frequency.Operating faults
As a general rule, contact your ap-
proved Dealer in the event of an op-
erating fault:
– reduction in de-icing, demist-
ing or air conditioning per-
formance.  This may be caused 
by the passenger compartment 
filter cartridge becoming clogged;
–  no cold air is being produced.  
Check that the controls are set 
correctly and that the fuses are 
sound. Otherwise, switch off the 
system.
Advice on use
In some situations, (air conditioning 
off, air recirculation activated, venti-
lation speed at zero or low, etc.) you 
may notice that condensation starts 
to form on the windows and wind-
screen.
If there is condensation, use the 
“Clear View” function to remove it, 
then use the air conditioning in auto-
matic mode to stop it forming again. 
If the condensation does not clear, 
use the FAST programme.
Do not open the refriger-
ant fluid circuit.  The fluid 
may damage eyes or skin.
Note
Presence of water under the ve-
hicle. After prolonged use of the air 
conditioning system, it is normal for 
water to be present under the vehi-
cle. This is caused by condensation. 
         
        
        
     
        
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3.12
These systems operate with the igni-
tion on or off, until one of the front doors 
is opened (limited to about 3 minutes).
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.
Note: if the window detects resistance 
when closing (e.g.: fingers, branch of 
a tree, etc.) it stops and then lowers 
again by a few centimetres.
ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ELECTRIC SUNROOF (1/3)
Electric windows
Press or pull the switch to raise or lower 
a window to the desired height (the rear 
windows do not open fully);
One-touch mode
This mode works in addition to the 
operation of the electric windows de-
scribed previously. It either operates on 
the front windows only, or on all the win-
dows.
Briefly press or pull the window switch 
fully: the window is fully lowered or 
raised. Pressing the switch again stops 
the window moving.
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2
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5
6
Avoid resting any objects against 
a half-open window: there is a risk 
that the electric window could be 
damaged.
Safety of rear occupants
The driver can disable op-
eration of the electric win-
dows and, depending on 
the vehicle, the rear doors, by 
pressing switch  4. The indicator light 
integrated in the switch lights up to 
confirm that the locks have been ac-
tivated.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the 
RENAULT card inside and never 
leave a child (or a pet) unsuper-
vised, even for a short while. They 
may pose a risk to themselves or to 
others by starting the engine, acti-
vating equipment such as the elec-
tric windows or by locking the doors. 
If any part of the body becomes 
trapped, reverse the direction of the 
window immediately by pressing the 
relevant switch.
Risk of serious injury.   
         
        
        
     
        
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3.13
ELECTRIC WINDOWS, ELECTRIC SUNROOF (2/3)
Sunroof
–  Open the sun blind
–  To open slightly:  turn button 9 to 
position  A;
–  To open fully:  turn button 9 to po-
sition B , C or  D, depending on the 
opening position required;
–  To close: turn button  9 to position 0.
Sun blind
– to open:  push handle  7 upwards 
and guide the blind as it retracts;
–  to close: pull handle  7 until it clicks 
into the catch.
Special noteYour vehicle is equipped with an antip-
inch facility: when the sunroof encoun-
ters resistance whilst closing, (some-
body’s fingers, etc.) it stops and then 
moves back several centimetres.
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.
The reason for this is that the child 
may endanger himself or others by 
starting the engine, activating equip-
ment such as the window winders 
for example, or locking the doors.
If a body part gets trapped, reverse 
the direction of travel as soon as 
possible by turning button  9 fully to 
the right (position  D).
Risk of serious injury.
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4.2
Unlocking the bonnet catch
To release it, lift tab 2.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it 
as it is held by a strut.
To open, pull handle 
1, located on the 
left-hand side of the dashboard.
BONNET (1/2)
2
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
1
Do not press down on the 
bonnet: there is a risk that 
the bonnet may accidentally 
close.
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).   
         
        
        
     
        
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4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information (2/2)
Reading the level using the 
dipstick
–  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.
Consult your approved Dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
The oil level should only be read with 
the dipstick as explained above.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer.
Under no circumstances 
should maximum filling 
level  B be exceeded: this 
could damage the engine 
and the catalytic converter.
In order to prevent splashback, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling with oil.
A
B
A
B
C
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).  
         
        
        
     
        
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4.6
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/3)
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground and the engine should be cold 
(for instance, before the engine is 
started up for the first time in the day). – Unscrew cap 
1;
–  top up the level (as a guide, the ca- pacity between the minimum and 
maximum reading on the dipstick  2 
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
–  wait for approximately 10 minutes to  allow the oil to flow into the engine;
–  check the level using the dipstick  2 
(as described above).
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.
Do not exceed the  max level and 
do not forget to refit cap  1 and dip-
stick 2.
1
2
1
2
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).In order to prevent splashback, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling with oil.