range, it is possible for anyone, even someone who
does not carry the Remote Control Key, to push the
ignition switch to start the engine.
• The cargo bed area is not included in the operat-
ing range of the engine start function.
• If the Remote Control Key is placed on the in-
strument panel, inside the glove box, door pocket
or the corner of the interior compartment, the
Remote Control Key may not function.
• If the Remote Control Key is placed near the
door or window outside the vehicle, the Remote
Control Key may function.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (AT)
The ignition lock is designed so that the ignition
switch cannot be switched to the “LOCK” position
until the shift lever is moved to the P(Park) position.
When pushing the ignition switch to the “OFF” posi-
tion, make sure the shift lever is in the P(Park) posi-
tion.
When the ignition switch cannot be switched to the
“LOCK” position:
1. [Shift to Park] warning appears on the vehicle
information display and achime sounds.
2. Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position.
3. If the ignition switch is in the “ACC” position, [PUSH] warning appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display.
4. Push the ignition switch. The ignition switch is switched to the “OFF” position. 5. Open the door. The ignition switch turns to the
“LOCK” position.
For warnings and indicators on the vehicle informa-
tion display, see “Indicators for operation” in the
“2. Instruments and controls” section.
If the ignition switch is switched to the “LOCK”
position, the shift lever cannot be moved from the P
(Park) position. The shift lever can be moved if the
ignition switch is in the “ON” position with the foot-
brake pedal depressed.
STEERING LOCK
The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-theft
steering lock device.
To lock steering wheel
1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” position where the ignition switch position indicator will
not illuminate.
2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch turns to the “LOCK” position.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of aturn to the right
or left from the straight up position.
To unlock steering wheel
Push the ignition switch, and the steering wheel will
be automatically unlocked.
CAUTION
• If the battery of the vehicle is discharged, the
push-button ignition switch cannot be
switched from the “LOCK” position. •
If the steering lock release malfunction indi-
cator (where fitted) appears in the vehicle in-
formation display, push the ignition switch
again while rotating the steering wheel slightly
to the right and left. (See “Vehicle information
display” in the “2. Instruments and controls”
section.)
IGNITION SWITCH POSITIONS WARNING
Never place the ignition switch in the “OFF” posi-
tion while driving. The steering wheel may lock
and cause the driver to lose control of the ve-
hicle, resulting in serious vehicle damage or per-
sonal injury.
CAUTION
• Do not leave the vehicle for extended periods
of time when the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position and the engine is not running. This
can discharge the battery.
• Use electrical accessories with the engine
running to avoid discharging the vehicle bat-
tery. If you must use accessories while the
engine is not running, do not use them for
extended periods of time and do not use mul-
tiple electrical accessories at the same time.
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When the ignition switch is pushed without depress-
ing the brake pedal (automatic transmission model)
or the clutch pedal (manual transmission model),
the ignition switch position will change as follows:
• Push once to change to “ACC”.
• Push two times to change to “ON”.
• Push three times to change to “OFF”.
• Push four times to return to “ACC”.
• Open or close any door to return to “LOCK”
from the “OFF” position.
LOCK position
The ignition switch and steering lock can only be
locked at this position.
The ignition switch will be unlocked when it is
pushed to the “ACC” position while carrying the
Remote Control Key. ACC position
The electrical accessory power activates at this po-
sition without the engine turned on.
ON position
The ignition system and the electrical accessory
power activate at this position without the engine
turned on.
OFF position
The engine is turned off with the steering wheel
unlocked.
REMOTE CONTROL KEY BATTERY
DISCHARGE
If the battery of the Remote Control Key is dis-
charged, or environmental conditions interfere with
the Remote Control Key operation, start the engine
according to the following procedure:
1.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position. Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the
N(Neutral) position.
2. Firmly depress the brake pedal.
3. Touch the ignition switch with the Remote Con- trol Key as illustrated. (A chime will sound.)
4. Push the ignition switch while depressing the brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch pedal (MT
model) within 10 seconds after the chime
sounds. The engine will start.
After step 3isperformed, when the ignition switch
is pushed without depressing the brake pedal (AT
model) or the clutch pedal (MT model), the ignition
switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE
• When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ACC” or “ON” position or the engine is started
by the above procedures, the Key Battery low
warning appears on the vehicle information
display even if the Remote Control Key is in-
side the vehicle. This is not
amalfunction. To
turn off the warning, touch the ignition switch
with the Remote Control Key again.
• If the Key Battery low warning appears on the
vehicle information display, replace the bat-
tery as soon as possible. (See “Remote Con-
trol Key battery replacement” in the “8. Main-
tenance and do-it-yourself” section.) JVS0241XZ
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1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the footbrake pedal.
3. Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) or the N(Neu-
tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelera- tor pedal by turning the ignition switch to the
For diesel engine models: Turn the ignition
switch to the
glow plug indicator light turns off.
5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for ashort distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather.
CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up. 1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Automatic Transmission (AT) model:
Move the shift lever to the P(Park) or the N(Neu-
tral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the shift lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the N(Neutral) position.
The Remote Control Key must be carried when operating the ignition switch.
3. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” position. Depress the brake pedal (AT model) or the clutch
pedal (MT model) and push the ignition switch to
start the engine.
For diesel engine models: Wait until the glow
plug indicator light goes out.
To start the engine immediately, push and re-
lease the ignition switch while depressing the
brake pedal or clutch pedal with the ignition
switch in any position.
4. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
5. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for ashort distance first, espe-
cially in cold weather. CAUTION
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, move the shift lever to the P (Park) (AT model) or N(Neutral) (MT model) po-
sition, apply the parking brake, and push the igni-
tion switch to the “OFF” position.
STARTING ENGINE (models
without Remote Control Key system)
STARTING ENGINE (models with
Remote Control Key system)
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent un-
necessary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions,
and noise during ajourney:
• When you stop the vehicle with the shift lever in
N(
Neutral) and clutch pedal released, the en-
gine is turned off automatically.
• When you push the clutch pedal, the engine is
automatically turned on.
CAUTION
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition turned off. Lock the vehicle
as normal. Turning the ignition switch OFF will
shut down all electrical systems. Failure to do
this may result in aflat battery.
NOTE
For model with Stop/Start System, use the spe-
cial battery that is enhanced in regard to the
charge-discharge capacity and life performance.
Avoid using anon-special battery for the Stop/
Start System, as this may cause early deteriora-
tion of the battery or amalfunction of the Stop/
Start System. For the battery, it is recommended
to use Genuine RENAULT parts. For more infor-
mation, contact an approved dealer or qualified
workshop.
NOTE
The Stop/Start System will not activate under
the following conditions:
• When the engine is kept idling without any
driving after the engine is turned on. •
When the engine coolant temperature is low.
• When the battery capacity is low.
• When the battery temperature is low.
• When the vehicle is moved.
• When the vacuum in the brake servo
decreases.
• When the engine bonnet is opened with the
engine running.
• When the engine is turned on with the engine
bonnet open.
• When the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
• When the driver’s door is open.
• When the Stop/Start System indicator blinks
at
alow speed.
• When the fan speed control is in any position
other than OFF (0) while the air flow control is
in the front defogger position.
• When the front defogger switch is on.
• When the temperature inside the vehicle is
too high or low. (When the Auto air condition-
ing system is off, the Stop/Start System will
operate.)
• When the fan speed of the air conditioner is
set to the maximum speed.
• When the Stop/Start OFF switch is turned on.
• When the power consumption is large. •
When the vehicle is travelling at altitudes
higher than 2000
m(6562 ft) (MT model).
• For Manual Transmission (MT) models
• When the shift lever is in any position except
the
N(Neutral) position.
• When the clutch pedal is depressed.
• When the Remote Control Key is not in the
vehicle.
• When the steering wheel is turning or turned
more than 45 degrees.
NOTE
The engine will not restart even if the clutch pedal
is pressed while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
• When the engine bonnet is opened.
• When the driver seat belt is unfastened and
the driver’s door is opened.
• When the shift lever is not in the
N(Neutral)
position.
NOTE
It may take some time until the Stop/Start Sys-
tem activates under the following conditions:
• When the battery is discharged.
• When the outside temperature is low or high.
• When the battery is replaced or the battery
terminal is disconnected for extended peri-
ods and then reconnected.
STOP/START SYSTEM
(where fitted)
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The CO2 or fuel saved and the engine stop time
mode shows the following items:
• The CO2 saved shows the estimated quantity of
CO2 exhaust emissions that were prevented by
the Stop/Start System every time the engine is
automatically stopped.
• The engine stop time shows the time that the
engine has been stopped for by the Stop/Start
System.
For more information, see “Stop/Start System
(where fitted)” earlier in this section.
Auto start deactivation
If the engine stops when the Stop/Start System is
activated, and will not start automatically, the mes-
sage is shown. Key LOCK warning
The information is displayed and
abuzzer sounded
to remind the driver to turn the ignition switch OFF
to avoid aflat battery.
The message can only be cleared by turning or
pushing the ignition switch OFF (or restarting the
engine).
System fault This message is displayed when the Stop/Start Sys-
tem is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked by an approved dealer or
qualified workshop.
STOP/START OFF SWITCH
The system can be temporarily deactivated by press-
ing the Stop/Start OFF switch. Pressing the switch
again or restarting the engine by using the ignition
switch will reactivate the Stop/Start System.
•
When the Stop/Start System is deactivated while
the engine is running, the engine is prevented
from automatically stopping.
• When the Stop/Start System is deactivated after
the engine has been automatically stopped by
the Stop/Start System, the engine will immedi-
ately restart if suitable conditions are present.
The engine will then be prevented from automati-
cally stopping during the same journey. JVS0344XZ JVS0345XZ
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1. Firmly apply the parking brake.
2. Automatic Transmission (AT) model: Move the shift lever to the P(Park) position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the R(Reverse) position. When parking
on an uphill grade, move the shift lever to the 1
(1st) position. 3. To help prevent the vehicle from moving into traf-
fic when parked on an incline, it is agood prac-
tice to turn the wheels as illustrated.
HEADED DOWNHILL WITH KERB ➀
Turn the wheels into the kerb and move the ve-
hicle forward until the kerb side wheel gently
touches the kerb. Then apply the parking brake. HEADED UPHILL WITH KERB
➁
Turn the wheels away from the kerb and allow
the vehicle to move back until the kerb side wheel
gently touches the kerb. Then apply the parking
brake.
HEADED UPHILL OR DOWNHILL, WITHOUT
KERB ➂
Turn the wheels toward the side of the road so
the vehicle will move away from the centre of the
road if the vehicle moves. Then apply the parking
brake.
4. Model with Remote Control Key:
Place the ignition switch in the “OFF” position.
Model without Remote Control Key:
Place the ignition switch in the “LOCK” position
and remove the key. SSD0488Z
Left-Hand Drive (LHD) model
SSD0489Z
Right-Hand Drive (RHD) model
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The parking sensor (sonar) system sounds
atone to
inform the driver of obstacles near the bumper.
When the “Display” key is ON, the sensor view will
automatically appear in the vehicle information dis-
play. WARNING
• The parking sensor (sonar) system is
aconve-
nience but it is not asubstitute for proper
parking. The driver is always responsible for
safety during parking and other manoeuvres.
Always look around and check that it is safe
to do so before parking.
• Read and understand the limitations of the
parking sensor (sonar) system as contained
in this section. The colours of the corner sen-
sor indicator and the distance guide lines in
the rear view indicate different distances to
the object. Inclement weather or ultrasonic
sources such as an automatic car wash, a truck’s compressed-air brakes, or
apneu-
matic drill may affect the function of the sys-
tem; this may include reduced performance
or afalse activation.
• This function is designed as an aid to the driver
in detecting large stationary objects to help
avoid damaging the vehicle. The system is
not designed to prevent contact with small or
moving objects. Always move slowly.
• The system will not detect small objects be-
low the bumper, and may not detect objects
close to the bumper or on the ground.
• The system may not detect the following ob-
jects.
–F
luffy objects such as snow, cloth, cotton,
glass-wool, etc.
–T hin objects such as rope, wire, chain, etc.
–W edge-shaped objects •
If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper
fascia, leaving it misaligned or bent, the sens-
ing zone may be altered causing inaccurate
measurement of obstacles or false alarms.
CAUTION
• Keep the interior of the vehicle as quiet as
possible to hear the tone clearly.
• Keep the sensors (located on the bumper fas-
cia) free from snow, ice, and large accumula-
tions of dirt. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects. If the sensors are covered, the
accuracy of the sensor function will be dimin-
ished.
The system informs with visual and audible signals
of rear obstacles when the shift lever is in the R
(Reverse) position.
The system is deactivated at speeds above 10 km/h
(6 MPH). It is reactivated at lower speeds.
The intermittent tone will stop after 3seconds when
an obstacle is detected only by acorner sensor and
the distance does not change. The tone will stop
when the obstacle moves away from the vehicle. JVS0532XZ
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When the corner of the vehicle moves closer to an
object, the corner sensor indicators ➀appears.
When the centre of the vehicle moves close to an
object, the centre sensor indicator ➁appears.
When the object is detected, the indicator (green)
appears and the tone sounds intermittently. When
the vehicle moves closer to the object, the colour of
the indicator turns yellow. When the vehicle is very
close to the object, the indicator turns red, and the
tone sounds continuously. PARKING SENSOR (SONAR)
SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
The parking sensor (sonar) system OFF switch on
the instrument panel allows the driver to turn the
parking sensor (sonar) system ON or OFF. To turn
the parking sensor (sonar) system ON or OFF, the
ignition switch must be in the
ONposition.
The indicator light on the switch will illuminate when
the system is turned ON.
If the indicator light flashes when the parking sensor
(sonar) system is not turned off, it may indicate a
malfunction in the parking sensor (sonar) system.
The parking sensor (sonar) system will be turned
ON automatically under the following conditions:
• When the ignition switch is switched from the
OFF position to the ONposition.
• When the shift lever is shifted into the
R(Re-
verse) position. •
When the vehicle speed reaches at least 10 km/h
(6 MPH) and decreases.
The automatic system enabling function can be
turned ON or OFF with the [Sensor] key in the
[Parking Aids] menu. See “Vehicle information
display” in the “2. Instruments and controls” sec-
tion.
PARKING SENSOR (SONAR)
SYSTEM SETTINGS
The following settings for the parking sensor (sonar)
system can be changed by using the switches on
the steering-wheel-mounted controls. For details,
see “Vehicle information display” in the “2. Instru-
ments and controls” section.
[Sensor]
Activate or deactivate the Parking sensor system.
ON (default) -OFF
[Volume]
Adjust the volume of the tone.
[High] -[Med.] (default) -[Low]
[Range]
Adjust the detection range of the sensor.
[Far] -[Mid.] (default) -[Near] JVS0539XZ
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