2016 RENAULT TALISMAN boot

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To automatically fold down
the seatbacks (flat position)
From the boot, pulling the control 2 en-
ables you to automatically unlock the
rear bench seatbacks to get a flat floor.
REAR BENCH SEAT (2/2)
2
When moving the rear
seats, ensure that nothing
obstructs the anchorage
points (passenger’s arm or
leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).
Conditions of use
– Vehicle stationary;
– boot lid open;
– rear seat belts locked.
Operating fault
If all user conditions have been ful-
filled and the folding action still fails to
operate, please contact an authorised
dealer.

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Depending on the vehicle, there are va-
rious ways to operate the boot lid:
– via the external boot lid control;
– using the hands-free function.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4 door versions (1/3)
Ensure that nobody is close
to the moving parts when
opening/closing the boot lid.
Risk of injury.
When opening or closing the boot
lid, ensure that nothing interferes
with the manoeuvre.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Risk of injury.
1
Via the external boot lid
control
To open
With the doors unlocked, press
button 1. The boot lid opens fully and
automatically.
Note: before opening the boot lid,
ensure that the surrounding space is
sufficient to permit operation of the boot
lid.
To close
Lower the boot lid using the handle
inside the boot to assist you.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4 door versions (2/3)
Using the hands-free functionThe hands-free function grants access
to the boot or allows it to be closed
while you have your hands full.
With the RENAULT card on your
person and the ignition turned off, make
a movement with your foot forwards/
backwards within the range of the sen-
sors 2.
The sensor detects the approach and
then the removal of your foot and trig-
gers the opening of the boot lid.
Do not keep your foot in the air. Carry
out the movement without stopping.
2
Activation/deactivation of the
hands-free function
Using the multifunction screen, select
menu “vehicle”, “User settings” then
“Use handsfree card: open/close”.
Select «ON" or "OFF" to activate or
deactivate the function.
Usage features of the hands-free
function
– the hands-free function is no longer available after a few days of lack of
movement of the vehicle, or after
around 15 minutes if the vehicle is
unlocked. To reactivate it, use the
unlocking button on the RENAULT
card.
– The «Hands-free» function is only available if the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is switched off (and
not on standby with the Stop and
Start function).
– The hands-free feature may not work if the vehicle is equipped with
a towbar or is in an area with high
electromagnetic radiation. Precautions during use
Before opening the tailgate, ensure
that the surrounding space is suffi-
cient to permit operation of the tailgate.
Otherwise, stop the movement of the
boot lid before it makes contact.
Make sure that the sensors are not
obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, road salt
etc.).
Note
In very cold weather conditions, the au-
tomatic opening may not operate if the
trunk lid joints are frozen.
Disable the «hands-free»
function before washing the
vehicle manually or han-
dling the emergency spare
wheel or the towbar.
Risk of accidental opening or clo-
sing of the tailgate which may
cause injury.

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3
Opening manually from
inside the vehicle
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done manually from inside:
– access the luggage compartment by folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat;
– slide the tab 3 to the right;
– push the boot lid to open it.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: 4 door versions (3/3)
Ensure that nobody is close
to the moving parts when
opening/closing the boot lid.
Risk of injury.
As a safety precaution,
the doors should only be
opened or closed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Risk of injury.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: estate version (1/2)
1
Opening/Closing
To open
With the doors unlocked, press the
button 1 and lift the boot lid.
To close
Lower the boot lid, using the interior
handle 2.
2
Special note on vehicles with
a motorised tailgate
Please refer to the information on the
“Automatic tailgate” in Section 3.
The attaching of any carry-
ing device (bike rack, lug-
gage box, etc.) resting on
the luggage compartment
lid is prohibited. To install a carrying
device on your vehicle, contact an
Approved Dealer.

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LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT: estate version (2/2)
3
Opening the doors manually
from the inside
If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,
it can be done manually from inside:
– access the luggage compartment by folding forward the seatback(s) of
the rear bench seat;
– Unclip the trim at 3;
– slide the tab 4 to the right or, de- pending on the vehicle, the tab 5;
– push the boot lid to open it.
4
5

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Do not keep your foot in the air. Carry
out the movement without stopping.
Note: With the tailgate open, after de-
tecting a closure control, it waits around
3 seconds before triggering the closure
(a beep is emitted every second).
Using the dashboard control
Press and hold switch
4.
Using the hands-free function
The hands-free function grants access
to the boot or allows it to be closed
while you have your hands full.
With the RENAULT card on your person
and with the ignition off, perform a for-
wards/backwards movement with your
foot in the area delimited by the sen-
sors 5.
The sensor detects the approach and
removal of your foot and triggers the
opening or closing of the tailgate.
AUTOMATIC TAILGATE (3/5)
Activation/deactivation of the
hands-free function
Using the multifunction screen, select
menu “Vehicle”, “User settings” then
“Use handsfree card: open/close”.
Select “ON” or “OFF” to activate or de-
activate the function.
Usage features of the hands-free
function
– the hands-free function is no longer available after a few days of lack of
movement of the vehicle, or after
around 15 minutes if the vehicle is
unlocked. To reactivate it, use the
unlocking button on the RENAULT
card.
– The “Hands-free” function is only available if the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is switched off (and
not on standby with the Stop and
Start function).
– The «hands-free» feature may not work if the vehicle is equipped with a
towbar or is in an area of high elec-
tromagnetic radiation.
5
4

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To remove the flexible
section of the luggage
compartment cover 2
Pull handle 1 gently to release the pins
from their mounting points located on
each side of the boot.
Guide the luggage cover to halfway,
then pull on the handle 1 gently again
to finish winding.
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT COVER
Do not place any heavy or
solid objects on the luggage
cover. These may pose a
risk to the vehicle occu-
pants if the driver has to brake sud-
denly or if the vehicle is involved in
an accident.
1
Removing/refitting the
luggage cover 2
Slide button 3 and lift the right-hand
side (movement B) of the roller at the
same time.
Then lift the left-hand side of the roller
and then remove the assembly.
To refit the luggage cover, carry out this
procedure in reverse.
B
3
2
2