
2.5
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (1/5)
The RENAULT card must be inserted in
detection zone 1.
To start:
– vehicles with an automatic gearbox, place the lever in position P, depress
the brake pedal and press button 2;
– vehicles with a manual gearbox, depress the brake or clutch pedal
and press the button 2 . If a gear is
engaged, the vehicle may only be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal.
“Hands-free” starting with
the tailgate open
In this case, the RENAULT card should
not be located in the boot, to avoid any
risk of loss.
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Special features
– If one of starting conditions is not ap- plied, the message “Press brake +
START” or “Press clutch + START”
or “Select P” is displayed on the in-
strument panel;
– in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel while press-
ing the start button 1 to assist in un-
locking the steering column. A mes-
sage on the instrument panel “Turn
steering wheel + START” warns of
this.
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.

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Do not use the engine
remote start-up function or
its programming when:
– the vehicle is in a garage
or in a confined space.
Risk of poisoning or suffoca-
tion by exhaust gas emissions.
– the vehicle is covered with a pro- tective cover.
Fire hazard.
– the bonnet is open or before it opens.
Risk of burns or serious injury.
Depending on the country, the use of the remote starting
function or its programming
can be prohibited by the legis
lation and/or the regulations in force.
Before using this function, check the legislation and/or the regu-
lations for the country in force.The remote engine start-up operates:
– the lever is in neutral for vehicles with a manual or sequential gearbox;
– the lever is in position P for vehicles
with an automatic gearbox;
– the ignition is off and no key is in- serted into the ignition switch;
– the bonnet is closed;
– all of the opening elements (doors and luggage compartment) are
closed and locked when you leave
the vehicle;
– in very cold weather conditions, the remote engine start-up by program-
ming may not operate;
– If the vehicle is equipped with an au- tomatic transmission, after the stop
of the engine or an attempt failed the
remote engine start-up, wait 10 sec-
onds to make a new attempt.
If one of the conditions is not respected,
flashers will turn on during approxi-
mately 3 seconds.
Note: In some rare case, the engine
can be stopped just after engine start
by remote engine start-up. In this case,
remote engine start-up is available and
driver can try to use again.
If the engine is stopped continuously,
consult an approved Dealer as soon as
possible.
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (5/5)
Special feature of vehicles
equipped with the “wake up every
2 hours” function
It is imperative to drive at least 10
minutes between each use of the
function. If you use this function,
there are risk of degradation of the
engine oil.
Refer to the multimedia instructions
for your vehicle.

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For manual gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral;
and
– the clutch pedal is released. If the warning light
blinks, this
means that the clutch pedal is not
sufficiently released;
and
– the vehicle speed is less than ap- proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).
For all vehicles:
Warning light
on the instrument
panel appears when the engine is on
standby.
The vehicle equipment remains opera-
tional while the engine is stopped.
STOP AND START FUNCTION (1/4)
This system enables a reduced fuel
consumption and lower greenhouse
gas emissions.
The system is activated automatically
when the vehicle is started.
While driving, the system stops the
engine (standby) when the vehicle is
at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,
etc).
Conditions for engine
standby
The vehicle has set off from where it
was parked;
For automatic gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in position D, M or N;
and
– the brake pedal is pressed (suffi- ciently hard);
and
– the accelerator pedal is not pressed;
and
– the speed is zero for around 1 second.
The engine remains on standby if posi-
tion P is selected, or if position N is se-
lected with the parking brake engaged
and the brake pedal released.
If the engine is put in
standby, the electronic par-
king brake (depending on
the vehicle) is not applied
automatically.
Engine on standby - braking
assistance is no longer ope-
rational.
If the engine stalls while the system
is in operation, the clutch pedal is
pressed slightly and then the engine
will start it again.
Keep your vehicle station-
ary when the engine is
on standby (shown by the
warning light
on the
instrument panel).
The ignition must be
switched off before leaving
the vehicle (please see
section on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine”).

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Conditions for coming out of
the engine standby
For automatic gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, position D or M engaged or,
– the brake pedal is released, position N engaged and the parking brake
off, or
– the brake pedal is pressed again, with position P engaged or position
N engaged with the parking brake
applied, or
– position R is engaged or,
– the accelerator pedal is pressed or,
– in manual mode, the gear lever is moved towards + or -.
For manual gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the clutch pedal is slightly depressed
To fill up with fuel, the engine must
be stopped (and not on standby):
always stop the engine (please see
“Starting, stopping the engine”).
STOP AND START FUNCTION (2/4)
Preventing the standby of the
engine
In certain situations, such as a cross-
roads for instance, it is possible (with
the system activated) to keep the
engine running so as to be ready to
move off quickly.
Automatic gearbox:
Keep the vehicle stationary with pres-
sing the brake pedal slightly.
Manual gearbox:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right
down.
Special note: depending on the vehi-
cle, if you switch off the ignition when
the engine is on standby, the warning
light
Ä is displayed for a few sec-
onds on the instrument panel.

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STOP AND START FUNCTION (3/4)
Conditions for preventing the
standby of the engine
Certain conditions prevent the system
from using the engine standby function,
including when:
for vehicles equipped with a
RENAULT card:
– the driver’s door is not closed;
– the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
for all vehicles:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;
– the battery is not sufficiently char- ged;
– if available, “4WD Lock” mode is activated (please see the section
“Transmission: 4-wheel drive (4WD)”
in Section 2);
– the difference between the vehicle interior temperature and the auto-
matic climate control instruction is
too high; – parking distance control is in opera-
tion;
– for vehicles with automatic gear- boxes, the gradient is steeper than
approximately 12%;
– the “Clear View” function is activa- ted (please see “Automatic Climate
Control” in Section 3);
– the engine temperature is too low or high;
– the emission control system is being regenerated;
or
– ...
Warning light
is displayed on the
instrument panel. This notifies you that
engine standby is not available.
Deactivate the Stop and
Start function when perfor-
ming any operations in the
engine compartment.
Special cases for vehicles
with a RENAULT card
With the engine on standby (traffic jam,
traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfas-
tens the seat belt and opens the driv-
er’s door, or gets out of the seat, the
ignition is switched off.
The assisted parking brake is applied
automatically.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and
Start system, start the engine (please
refer to “Starting, stopping the engine”
in Section 2).
Special cases of vehicles
with a key
With the engine on standby (traffic
jam, traffic lights, etc.), if you get out of
the vehicle, a beep warns you that the
engine is on standby and has not been
stopped.
After engine standby, even
driver takes off the vehicle,
it could be restarted. Please
check the safety before you
leave.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message “Check antipollution
system” is displayed along with warn-
ing lights
Ä and ©, consult an
authorised dealer immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel
grade used, it is possible that white
smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter
being cleaned automatically, and does
not affect the way the vehicle runs.
Running out of fuel
If the tank has been completely
drained, the system must be reprimed
after the tank is refilled: see information
on the “fuel tank” in section 1 before re-
starting the engine.
Do not park the vehicle or
run the engine in locations
where combustible sub-
stances or materials such
as grass or leaves can come into
contact with the hot exhaust system.
Precautions to be taken in
winter
To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully charged,
– always keep the diesel tank rela- tively full to avoid water vapour con-
densing in it and accumulating at the
bottom of the tank.

2.16
Gear lever
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer
to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with an automatic gear-
box: refer to the information on the
“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
GEAR LEVER
An impact to the under-
side of the vehicle while
manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-
ing a post, raised kerb or
other street furniture) may result in
damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-
mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have
your vehicle checked by an ap-
proved Dealer.
Selecting reverse gear
The ring 2 has to be lifted up to the gear
lever knob to select reverse gear.
The reversing lights will come on as
soon as reverse gear is selected with
the ignition on.
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2.19
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/3)Special cases
To park on a slope or while towing a
trailer, for example, pull switch 1 for
a few seconds to gain the maximum
braking.
To park the vehicle without applying the
electronic parking brake (if there is a
risk of freezing, for example):
– with the engine running, while si- multaneously depressing the brake
pedal and the switch 1, stop the
engine (not standby for vehicles
fitted with Stop and Start);
– with a gear or position P engaged,
release the brake pedal and the
switch 1.
For vehicles fitted with a Stop and Start
function, with the engine on standby,
the electronic parking brake is automat-
ically activated if the driver unfastens
their seat belt and opens the driver’s
door or gets out of their seat.
Brief stop
To manually activate the electronic
parking brake, (when stopping at a red
light, or stopping when the engine is
running, etc.): pull and release switch 1.
The brake is released as soon as the
vehicle is started up again.
Manual operationYou can control the electronic parking
brake manually.
Applying the electronic parking
brake
Pull switch 1. Warning light 2 and warn-
ing light
} on the instrument panel
light up.
Releasing the electronic parking
brake
With the ignition on, depress the brake
pedal then press switch 1: warning
light 2 and warning light
} go out.
Special feature relating to
the Stop and Start function:
in the event of unfastening
the driver’s seat belt before
the engine goes to standby using
the Stop and Start function, make
sure the parking brake is engaged:
warning light
} will come on
the instrument panel to confirm this.
Risk of loss of immobilisation.
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