
2.3
Ignition position 2.
The ignition is switched on:
Start position 3.
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.
Ignition switch
“Stop and steering lock” position 0.
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.
IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key

2.4
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key
Starting the engine
Petrol versions– Activate the starter without ac-
celerating;
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
ÉDiesel versions
– Turn the ignition key to the
“Ignition on” position 2, and hold
this position until the engine pre-
heating light goes off;
– turn the key to starter position 3
without depressing the accel-
erator pedal;
– release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
Special note: if starting the engine
when the outdoor temperature is very
low (below -10°C): hold down the clutch
pedal until the engine starts.
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.
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.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, turn the key to
the “Stop” position 0.

2.7
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (3/5)
If the RENAULT card is no longer in the
passenger compartment or if the card
battery is low when you try to switch
the engine off, the message “No key-
card Press and hold” appears on the in-
strument panel: press the button 2 for
longer than two seconds. If the card is
no longer in the passenger compart-
ment, make sure you can retrieve it
before pressing and holding the button.
Without the RENAULT card, you will
not be able to restart the vehicle.
With the engine switched off, any ac-
cessories being used (radio, etc.) will
continue to function for approximately
10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories stop working.
Conditions for stopping the
engine
The vehicle must stationary, with the
lever positioned in N or P for vehicles
with an automatic transmission.
With the RENAULT card in the vehicle,
press the 2 button: the engine will stop. The steering column is locked when the
driver’s door is opened or the vehicle
is locked.
When you leave your vehi-
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
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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.
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.

2.8
STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT CARD (4/5)
This function also allows to program the
engine to start, in order to heat or ven-
tilate the passenger compartment up to
24 hours before using the vehicle.
The level of heat comfort (temperature,
defrost) set up before the setting the
program.
Depending on the country, the engine
will be running during 5 or 10 minutes.
Once the engine started, it will be pos-
sible to add additional 5 or 10 minutes
by pressing again the remote start
button 3.Remote engine start-up
Activation
If the vehicle is equipped with it, press
the unlocking button 4 briefly, in a dura-
tion lower than 5 seconds, then press
the remote start button 3 twice for about
3 seconds each time. If there is a prob-
lem, consult an approved Dealer as
soon as possible.
Operation
This function allows to remote starting
of the engine.
To do this, press the locking button 5,
followed by the remote start button 3
for about 3 seconds. Flashers turn on
about 3 seconds.
4
5
3
6
Depending on the vehicle, the configu-
ration and the programming are done
using the multimedia display 6. Refer
to the multimedia instructions for your
vehicle.
The range for the remote engine start-
up varies according to the surround-
ings:
– Obstacles closed to buildings (ships) , walls or the other vehicles, etc;
– Vehicle in an area with strong elec- tromagnetic radiations;
– The key or Renault card of battery
low.

2.9
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.

2.12
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.

2.13
STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)
Special feature of the automatic
engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine
can restart on its own in order to gua-
rantee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or too high;
– the “Clear View” function is activa- ted (please see “Automatic Climate
Control” in Section 3);
– the battery is not sufficiently char- ged;
– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph (5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);
– repeated pressing on the brake pedal or braking system require-
ment;
– ...
1
2
Deactivating, activating the
function
Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-
tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument
panel and the integrated warning light 2
on the switch will light up.
Pressing again will reactivate the
system. The message “Stop & Start ac-
tivated” will appear on the instrument
panel and the integrated warning light 2
on switch 1 will go out.
Note: With the engine on standby,
press switch 1 to automatically re-
start the engine.
The system is automatically reactivated
each time the vehicle is started (see
“Stop and Start function” in Section 2).
Operating faults
When the message “Check Stop &
Start” appears on the instrument panel
and the integrated warning light 2 lights
up on the switch 1, the system is deac-
tivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.
Before getting out of the
vehicle, you must switch
off the ignition (please see
section on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in section 2).Special feature of vehicles with
a key: for some of these condi-
tions the automatic restarting of the
engine is inhibited if a front door is
open.

3.7
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL: Controls A (1/5)
10
15
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9
16
17
11
18
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Controls A
Press zone 14 to access the multifunc-
tion screen 2. The presence of the con-
trols detailed below will depend on the
vehicle model.
1 and 3 Left and right temperature indi-
cation adjustment.
4 De-icing/demisting of the rear screen and, depending on the vehicle, the
door mirrors.
5, 8, 9 and 10 automatic modes (Normal, Soft, Fast)
6 Air recirculation.
7 “Clear View” function. 11
Ventilation speeds.
12 Distribution of air in the passenger- compartment.
13 Right and left temperature display.
14 Zone displaying air conditioning set- tings.
15 “DUAL” function.
16 Automatic recirculation function de- pending on the vehicle.
17 Air conditioning.
18 Stopping the system.
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14
13
13
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2
Some buttons have a warning light-
indicating their operative state.
AAutomatic mode
The automatic climate control system-
guarantees comfort in the passen-
ger compartment and good visibility
(except in the event of extreme condi-
tions), while optimising consumption.
The system controls the ventilation
speed, air distribution, air recirculation,
and starting and stopping the air condi-
tioning and air temperature.
This mode consists of a choice of three
programmes:
NORMAL: allows the selected comfort
level to be best attained, depending on
the exterior conditions. Press button 4
or key 9.
SOFT: reaches the desired comfort
level more gently and silently. Press
button 8.
FAST: increases the flow of air in the
passenger compartment. This mode
is recommended in particular to opti
mise comfort in the rear seats. Press
button 10.
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