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TRIP COMPUTER AND WARNING SYSTEM: information messages
Examples of messagesInterpreting the display selected
« PARKING BRAKE ON » Indicates that the parking brake has been applied.
« BATTERY LOW
START ENGINE » Indicates that the vehicle must be started to recharge the battery (e.g\
. after the engine has been
switched off for some time whilst listening to the radio).
« TOP UP OIL LEVEL » Indicates that the oil level needs adjusting.
« AUTO DOOR LOCK OFF » Indicates that the automatic door locking while driving is deactivated.
« STEERING WHEEL NOT LOCKED » Indicates that the steering column has not been locked.
These can help in the vehicle starting phase, or give information about \
a selection or a driving status.
Examples of information messages are given in the following pages.
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Then press and hold button 2 or 3 to
confirm the time set.
The minute display flashes: repeatedly
press or press and hold button 2 or 3 to
set the time.
When setting is complete, the hours
and minutes remain displayed continu-
ously for 2 seconds: your setting is reg-
istered.
You may change the display.Display A(depending on the vehicle)
To access display 1 for setting the time,
press button 2 or 3. Wait for a few sec-
onds.
The hours and minutes flash and you
are now in setting mode; press and
hold button 2 or 3 to set the hours.
Once the minutes flash, repeatedly
press or press and hold button 2 ou 3
to set the time.
CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE (1/2)
2
3
If the power supply is cut (battery
disconnected, supply wire cut, etc.),
the clock must be reset.
We recommend that you do not
adjust these settings while driving.
9°C 12:00
1
A
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Display B
Vehicles fitted with touch-screen
multimedia, navigation aid systems,
telephones, etc.
Refer to the separate instructions for
the function to understand the special
features of this equipment.
External temperature
indicator
Special note:
When the exterior temperature is - 3°C
to + 3°C, the °C characters flash (sig-
nalling a risk of ice on the road).
External temperature in-
dicator
As ice formation is related
to climatic exposure, local
air humidity and temperature, the
external temperature alone is not
sufficient to detect ice.
CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE (2/2)
If the power supply is cut (battery disconnected, supply wire cut, etc.\
), the clock
must be reset.
We recommend that you do not adjust these settings while driving.
B
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/3)
áMain beam headlightsWith the engine running and
the dipped beam headlights lit, push
stalk 1. This indicator light on the instru-
ment panel comes on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-
tion, pull the stalk 1 towards you again.
Switching off the main beam
headlights
Manually, move ring 2 to position 0.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
When the lights have been switched
on manually, a warning beep will sound
when the engine is switched off and
when the driver’s door is opened to
remind you that the lights are still on.
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Switching off the dipped beam
headlights
– Manually, move ring 2 to position 0;
– automatically, with ring 2 in position
AUTO, the dipped beam headlights
go out upon stopping the engine, the
driver’s door is opened or the vehi-
cle is locked. In this case, the next
time the engine is started, the dipped
beam headlights will be switched
back on, taking into account the ex-
terior light level, without moving the
stalk 1.
NB: If the main beam headlights or
the fog lights are on, the lights are not
switched off automatically.
kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn the ring 2 until the symbol is oppo-
site mark 3. This indicator light on the
instrument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
(depending on vehicle)
Turn ring 2 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 3: with the engine running,
the dipped beam headlights switch on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the light outside, without
any action on stalk 1.
If the vehicle is parked on
the hard shoulder with tail-
gate open, the rear lights
may be obscured. You
should make other road users aware
of your vehicle by using a warning
triangle or other equipment speci-
fied by the road traffic regulations of
the country you are driving in.
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Ignition position M.
The ignition is switched on:
Start position D
If the engine fails to start at the first
attempt, the key must be turned back
before the starter can be activated
again. Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Note: on diesel versions, several sec-
onds may pass between turning the
key and the engine starting to allow for
engine preheating.
Off position S (steering lock
applied)
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
When the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function.
RUNNING IN/IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key
Diesel version
For the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km),
do not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in
the highest gear, or 2,500 rpm. After
completing this mileage you may drive
faster, although you may only expect
top performance after approximately
3,600 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not ac-
celerate hard while the engine is still
cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service intervals: refer to the
Maintenance Document for your vehi-
cle.
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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key
Starting the engine
Turn the ignition key to the “Ignition on”
position M and hold this position until
the engine preheating warning light
É goes out.
Turn the key to starter position D with-
out depressing the accelerator
pedal.
Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key to
the “Stop” position St.
Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone in your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Never start your vehicle
while freewheeling on a
gradient. Risk of non-ac-
tivation of power-assisted
steering.
There is a risk of accidents.
Never switch off the igni-
tion before the vehicle has
stopped completely. Once
the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.
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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (1/3)
The RENAULT card must be inserted
in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch
pedal and press button 1. If a gear
is engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch pedal.
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Driver’s responsibility
when parking or stopping
the vehicle
Never leave an animal,
child or adult who is not self-suffi-
cient alone in your vehicle, even for
a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or locking the
doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,
please remember that the tempera-
ture inside the passenger compart-
ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
1
2
Never start your vehicle
while freewheeling on a
gradient. Risk of non-ac-
tivation of power-assisted
steering.
There is a risk of accidents.
Never switch off the igni-
tion before the vehicle has
stopped completely. Once
the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.
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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (2/3)
Operating faults
In certain cases, the hands-free
RENAULT card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
– near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (moni-
tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
– vehicle located in a high electromag- netic radiation zone.
The message “PLEASE INSERT
KEYCARD” appears on the instrument
panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card
reader 2.
Accessories function(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your
vehicle, you may use some of its func-
tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, with the
card in the passenger compartment or
inserted in the card reader 2, press the
button 1 without pressing the pedals.
1
2
Special features
– If one of starting conditions is not ap- plied, the message “PRESS BRAKE
+ START” or “PRESS CLUTCH +
START” or “GEAR LEVER TO P” is
displayed on the instrument panel;
– in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel whilst
pressing the start button 1 to help
unlock the steering column; the mes-
sage “TURN STEERINGWHEEL +
START” will warn you of this;
– in the event of starting the engine in very low exterior temperatures
(lower than -10°C): hold down the
clutch pedal until the engine starts.