1.1
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT cards: General information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.9
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.13
Seat belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23in addition to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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to the rear seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.28
Child safety: General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30 choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . 1.33
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.35
deactivating/activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.46
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Instrument panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54 trip computer and warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
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vehicle settings customisation menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . 1.71
Clock and outdoor temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.72
Rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.73
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.74
Exterior lighting and signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Headlight beam adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
Windscreen wash/wipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.81
Rear windscreen wash, wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\
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1.19
Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par-
ticular country you are in.
SEAT BELTS (1/3)
Make sure that the rear seats are
locked in position properly so that
the rear seat belts will operate effi-
ciently. Refer to the information on
“rear seat functions” and “adjusting
the rear seats” in Section 3.
Seat belts which are incor-
rectly adjusted or twisted
may cause injuries in the
event of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the position of your head- rest. For maximum safety, your head
must be as close as possible to the
headrest;
– adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view;
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is
as close as possible to your body, ie.:
avoid wearing heavy clothing or keep-
ing bulky objects under the belts, etc.
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1.24
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/4)
Load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this
mechanism is used to limit the force of
the belt against the body so that it is at
an acceptable level.
Air bags for driver and front
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
The presence of this equipment is in-
dicated by the word “Air bag” on the
steering wheel and dashboard (air bag
zone A) and, depending on the vehicle,
a symbol on the lower section of the
windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
– an electronic unit for system monitor- ing which controls the gas generator
electrical trigger system;
– remote sensors;
– a single warning light
å on the
instrument panel.
A
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener-
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.
1.25
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/4)
Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontal impact, the air bags
inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact
of the driver’s head and chest against
the steering wheel and of the front pas-
senger against the dashboard. The air
bags then deflate immediately so that
the passengers are not in any way hin-
dered from leaving the vehicle.
Special feature of the front air
bag
After a violent impact, it has two deploy-
ment volumes and integrates a ventila-
tion system:
– low volume air bag, this is the first stage of operation;
– large volume air bag, the air bag seams rip so that a larger volume of
gas is released into the bag (for the
most severe impacts).
1.26
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (4/4)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel f\
rom our Network).
– Do not sit too close to the steering wheel when driving: Sit with your a\
rms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and to be fully effe ctive.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder\
, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umb\
rella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as t\
here is a risk that serious injuries may be sustained .
In general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (k\
nees, hands, head, etc.)
– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be react\
ivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating \
the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructe\
d in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when\
the air bag inflates.
1.49
STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Operating faults
The steering may become stiff when
driving or when the steering wheel is
turned repeatedly. This is due to the
power assistance overheating. In this
case, it must be allowed to cool down.Power-assisted steering
Variable power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Adjusting the steering wheel
height and depth
Pull lever 1 and move the steering
wheel to the required position.
Then, push the lever back fully, beyond
the point of resistance to lock the steer-
ing wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Never leave the steering wheel at
full lock while stationary.
Never switch off the igni-
tion when travelling down-
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.
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1.51
DRIVING POSITION: LEFT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog light.
4 Location for driver’s air bag and horn.
5 – Steering column stalk for wind-
screen and rear screen wash/
wiper.
– On-board computer information
read-out control and vehicle set-
tings customisation menu.
6 Instrument panel.
7 Centre air vents.
8 Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Instrument panel customisation menu control.
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
21 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
22 Heating and ventilation controls.
23 Engine start/stop button.
24 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and reach.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
26 Bonnet release.
27 Controls for: – headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control;
– activation/deactivation of the
function Stop and Start.
28 Traction control.
29 Control for some multimedia equip- ment.
10 Door central locking/unlocking
switch.
11 Location for radio, navigation
system, etc.
12 – Display (depending on the vehi-
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights.
13 Location for passenger air bag.
14 Side window demister outlet.
15 Side air vent.
16 Glove box.
17 Electronic parking brake or manual parking brake control.
18 Storage compartment, accessories socket or cigarette lighter/multime-
dia socket.
19 Gear lever.
20 RENAULT card reader.
1.53
DRIVING POSITION: RIGHT-HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEPENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Side window demister outlet.
3 Location for passenger air bag.
4 Centre air vents.
5 – Display (depending on the vehi-
cle) of time, temperature, radio
information, navigation system in-
formation, etc.
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passenger
airbag deactivated warning lights.
6 Location for radio, navigation system, etc.
7 Central door locking/unlocking con- trols.
8 Hazard warning lights switch.
9 Instrument panel customisation menu control.
10 Instrument panel.
17 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
18 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and reach.
19 Engine Start/Stop button.
20 Heating and ventilation controls.
21 Electronic parking brake or manual parking brake control.
22 RENAULT card reader.
23 Gear lever.
24 Storage compartment, accessories socket or cigarette lighter/multime-
dia socket.
25 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
26 Glove box.
27 Bonnet release.
28 Traction control.
29 Control for some multimedia equip- ment.
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Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog light.
12 Location for driver’s air bag and horn.
13 – Steering column stalk for wind-
screen and rear screen wash/
wiper.
– On-board computer information
read-out control and vehicle set-
tings customisation menu.
14 Side window demister outlet.
15 Side air vent.
16 Controls for: – headlight beam height remote ad-
justment;
– lighting dimmer for control instru-
ments;
– activation/deactivation of the trac-
tion control;
– activation/deactivation of the
function Stop and Start.