RENAULT
recommends ELF
For all engines
For all petrol and LPG engines
For all engines
6-speed Manual gearbox 5-speed Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox
ELF EXCELLIUM LDX 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
ELF ULTIMATE 5W-40 High performance and engine care
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-30 ACEA A5 / B5
ELF ELITE PREMIER PLUS 5W-30 ACEA A1 / B1
Fuel savings, engine care and protecting the environment
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B3
ELF PREMIER PLUS 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B3
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B4
Other types of lubricants approved by RENAULT, for petrol or diesel engines
TRANSELF TRP 75W-80 API GL5
TRANSELF TRJ 75W-80 API GL5
RENAULTMATIC D3 Syn DEXRON III
V6, 2.0 T, 2.2 dCi versions: please contact your RENAULT dealer
RENAULT recommends ELF approved lubricants.
Welcome to your new RENAULT
This driver’s handbook contains the information necessary:• to enable you to get to know your Renault, to use it to the best advantage and to benefit from all the latest technical developments which are incorporated in it.
• to ensure that it is always running well by following the simple - but strict - advice concerning regular maintenance. • to enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention.
The few minutes you spend reading this handbook will be amply rewarded by the information which it provides and the technical innovations it will bring to your attention. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will be only too pleased to provide you with any additional information you require.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety advice.
The description of the models given in this handbook is based on the technical specifications known at the time of writing. This handbook covers all equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models but whether or not this is fitted to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country in which the vehicle is sold. This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the year.
Brief overview
• Tyre pressures ... 0.04 - 0.05
• Renault Card: use ... 1.02
➟ 1.09
• Child restraints ... 1.34
➟ 1.45
• Warning lights (instrument panel) ... 1.50
➟ 1.75
• Starting/stopping the engine ... 2.02
➟ 2.04
• Driving ... 2.02
➟ 2.35
Tyre pressure monitor ... 2.13
➟ 2.18
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ... 2.19 - 2.20
Traction control system ... 2.21 - 2.22
Emergency brake assistance ... 2.25
Cruise control/speed limiter ... 2.26
➟ 2.31
Parking aid ... 2.32
• Heating/air conditioning ... 3.02
➟ 3.19
• Bonnet/maintenance ... 4.02
➟ 4.15
• Practical advice (replacing bulbs, fuses, breakdown, faults) ... 5.02
➟ 5.41
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Sections
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Getting to know your car
...Driving
...Your comfort
...Maintenance
...Practical advice
...Technical specifications
...Alphabetical index
...TYRE PRESSURES
(in bar or kg/cm² when cold)Saloon versions 1.6 16V - 1.8 16V
2.0 16V - 2.0 T
2.0 IDE - 1.9 dCi 3.0 V6 1.9 dCi 2.2 dCi
Type
(see vehicle identification plate) BG0A - BG0B - BG0CBG0E - BG0H - BG0J BG0K - BG0L - BG0M BG0N - BG0P - BG0S BG0U - BG0V - BG0W BG00 - BG03 - BG04 BG05 - BG06 - BG08 BG0D - BG0Y BG01 - BG02 BG0G - BG0RBG07 BG0F - BG09 Non-motorway use • Front 2.0(1) 2.3 2.2 2.3(1) • Rear 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 Motorway use (2) • Front 2.3(1) 2.7 2.5 2.7(1) • Rear 2.2 2.2 2.2 2.2 Spare wheel 2.3 2.7 2.5 2.7 Wheel sizes (3) 6.5 J 15 - 6.5 J 16 - 7 J 17 Tyre sizes (3) 195/65 R 15 H - 205/55 R 16 V - 205/60 R 16 V - 225/45 R 17 V
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the Tyres paragraph in section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Vehicles with automatic gearbox: add 0.1 bar at the front.
(2) Special note concerning vehicles used at full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer. The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
TYRE PRESSURES
(in PSI when cold)Saloon versions 1.6 16V - 1.8 16V
2.0 16V - 2.0 T
2.0 IDE - 1.9 dCi 3.0 V6 1.9 dCi 2.2 dCi
Type
(see vehicle identification plate) BG0A - BG0B - BG0CBG0E - BG0H - BG0J BG0K - BG0L - BG0M BG0N - BG0P - BG0S BG0U - BG0V - BG0W BG00 - BG03 - BG04 BG05 - BG06 - BG08 BG0D - BG0Y BG01 - BG02 BG0G - BG0RBG07 BG0F - BG09 Non-motorway use • Front 29(1) 33 32 33(1) • Rear 29 30 30 30 Motorway use (2) • Front 33(1) 39 36 39(1) • Rear 32 32 32 32 Spare wheel 33 39 36 39 Wheel sizes (3) 6,5 J 15 - 6,5 J 16 - 7 J 17 Tyre sizes (3) 195/65 R 15 H - 205/55 R 16 V - 205/60 R 16 V - 225/45 R 17 V
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the Tyres paragraph in section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the conditions under which chains may be fitted to the vehicle.
(1) Vehicles with automatic gearbox: add 0.1 bar at the front.
(2) Special note concerning vehicles used at full load (maximum permissible all-up weight) and towing a trailer. The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT Card: general information, use, deadlocking ... 1.02➟ 1.09 Doors ... 1.10➟ 1.15 Engine immobiliser system ... 1.16 - 1.17 Headrests - Seats ... 1.18➟ 1.22 Seat belts ... 1.23➟ 1.26 Additional methods of restraint ... 1.27➟ 1.33 front seat belts ... 1.27 ➟ 1.30 rear seat belts ... 1.31 side ... 1.32 Child safety ... 1.34➟ 1.45 Deactivating front passenger airbag ... 1.40 - 1.41 Driver’s position ... 1.46➟ 1.49 Instrument panel ... 1.50➟ 1.75 Information display ... 1.66 ➟ 1.71 Trip computer ... 1.72 ➟ 1.75 Voice synthesiser ... 1.76 - 1.77 Clock and external temperature ... 1.78 Steering wheel ... 1.79 Rear-view mirrors ... 1.80 - 1.81 Audible and visible signals ... 1.82 Lighting and external signals ... 1.83➟ 1.86 Headlight beam adjustment ... 1.86 Wipers / washers ... 1.87➟ 1.89
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RENAULT Card: general information
Plip remote control RENAULT Card A
This can be recognised by the presence of buttons 1 and 2.
It allows:
- openings (doors, tailgate) and the fuel filler flap to be locked or unlocked (see the following pages);
- depending on the vehicle, automatic closure of windows and the sunroof (see “Electric window with automatic closing” and “Sunroof” paragraphs in section 3);
- operation of certain devices (e.g.: radio, electrically controlled seats...);
- the engine to be started (see section 2, “Starting the engine” paragraph).
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RENAULT Card: general information
(continued)RENAULT Card in hands free mode B
This can be recognised by the presence of buttons 1, 2 and 3
It allows:
- the openings (doors, tailgate) and fuel filler flap to be locked or unlocked automatically if required;
- openings and the fuel filler flap to be locked or unlocked intentionally (see the following pages);
- depending on the vehicle, automatic closure of windows and the sunroof (see “Electric window with automatic closing” and “Sunroof” paragraphs in section 3);
- operation of certain devices (e.g.: radio, electrically controlled seats...);
- starting the engine (see section 2, “Starting the engine” paragraph).
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RENAULT Card: general information
(continued)RENAULT Cards A and B are supplied by a battery which should be replaced when the battery warning light 4 no longer lights up (see “RENAULT Card: battery” paragraph in section 5)
Special note: for some vehicles, the RENAULT Card records settings selected by the card user: certain radio pre-sets, electrical seat adjustments (if stored), the position of the rear view mirrors, automatic air conditioning settings, etc. It is therefore recommended that you keep the same RENAULT Card at all times so that you can recall your personal settings.
Plip remote control range This varies according to the environment. It is therefore important to take care when handling the RENAULT Card that you do not inadvertently lock or unlock the doors.
This could lead to the engine being started or the electrical equipment being operated, for exam ple the electric windows could trap part of the body (neck, arms, hands, etc.). Risk of serious injury.
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RENAULT CARD: general information
(continued)Integral emergency key 5 or separate emergency key 6 (depending on vehicle)
It is only used in exceptional circumstances, it locks or unlocks the driver's door if the RENAULT Card does not work:
- vehicle located in an area of high electromagnetic radiation; - use of devices using the same
frequency as the card;
- RENAULT card battery flat, discharged battery, etc.
For instructions on how to use the emergency key, see Locking/ unlocking the doors.
Once you have entered the vehicle with the emergency key, insert the RENAULT card into the card reader in order to start the vehicle.
Replacement, need for an additional RENAULT Card If you lose your RENAULT Card or require another, you can obtain one from your Dealer.
If a RENAULT Card is replaced, it will be necessary to take the vehicle to your RENAULT Dealer because both the vehicle and all the RENAULT Cards are needed to initialise the system.
You can use up to four RENAULT cards per vehicle.
A vehicle can only have one hands-free RENAULT Card. The other RENAULT Cards are remote control cards.
Faulty RENAULT Card.
Make sure that the batteries are always in good condition: they have a service life of approximately two years.
See the RENAULT Card: batteries paragraph in Section 5.
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PLIP REMOTE CONTROL RENAULT Card: use
Unlocking the doors Press the unlocking button 1. The hazard warning lights flash once to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
Special note (for some countries): - The driver's door only can be
opened by pressing button 1, - All the doors can be opened by
pressing button 1 a second time.
Locking the doors Press the locking button 2.
The hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the doors have been locked.
- If the driver's door is open or not closed properly, the doors and tailgate will not be locked and the hazard warning lights will not flash.
- If one of the doors or the tailgate is open or not closed properly, the hazard warning lights will not flash.
Advice
Do not keep your RENAULT Card in a place where it could be bent or damaged accidentally; such as in a back pocket where you might sit on it.
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RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use
Hands-free mode Unlocking the doors
Walk up to your vehicle carrying your Renault Card.
As soon as you touch one of the handles (doors or tailgate) with your hand, the locks will open automatically.
The hazard warning lights flash once to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.
Locking the doors
With the doors closed and carrying your Renault Card walk away from your vehicle: the doors will lock automatically.
Note: the locking distance for your vehicle depends on the environment.
The hazard warning lights flash twice and the side repeaters light up (for approximately ten seconds) to indicate that the doors have been locked. A beep also sounds. You can select the beep from a list of different tones or you can suppress it: consult your Renault Dealer. Special note: for vehicles not equipped with the automatic plip remote control unit door locking function (for some countries), press button 3 to lock the doors.
Voluntary locking using the hands-free mode
The doors and tailgate can be locked instantly by pressing button 3 and, you can check that they are locked by pulling one of the handles. Automatic mode is functional again after approximately 3 seconds. Note:
- if the Renault Card is still close to the vehicle, use button 2 to lock it; - it is recommended that you use button 2 to lock the vehicle to save the battery charge if you will not be using it for some time (more than 3 weeks).
Never leave your vehicle with the Renault Card still inside it.
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RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use
(continued)Operation in manual mode If you wish you can exit the hands free mode by pressing key 1 or 2: you will then be in manual mode and the Renault Card can be used following the method described in the “Plip remote control unit Renault Card: use” section.
Returning to hands-free mode Press button 3 to return to hands-free mode.
Advice
Do not keep your RENAULT Card in a place where it could be bent or damaged accidentally; such as in a back pocket where you might sit on it.
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DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors and tailgate (for some countries)
This allows you to lock the doors and tailgate and to prevent the doors from being unlocked using the interior handles (for example, by breaking the window and then trying to open the door from the inside).
To activate deadlocking:
- press button 2 or 3 twice briefly; - press button 2 or 3 once
continuously;
The hazard warning lights flash four times to indicate that the doors have been locked.
Special note: deadlocking is not possible if the hazard warning lights or the side lights are lit.
Never use deadlocking if someone is still inside the vehicle.
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the outside
Once the doors have been unlocked using the RENAULT Card, grasp the handle 1 and pull it towards you to open the door.
Opening the doors from the inside
Pull handle 2.
Lights on warning buzzer A warning buzzer will sound when a door is opened if you have left the lights switched on after turning off the ignition (to prevent discharge of the battery, etc).
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(continued)Child safety
Vehicles fitted with switch 3 with integrated indicator light
Press switch 3 to prevent operation of the rear electric windows and opening of the rear doors.
The indicator light switches on to confirm door locking.
If there is a fault, you will hear a beep and the indicator light will not light up.
Safety of rear occupants The driver can prevent operation of the rear electric windows and doors by pressing switch 3 on the drawing side.
Driver's responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the RENAULT Card inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised. With the card in the reader, it would be possible to operate the electric windows and there is a risk that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). If it becomes jammed, reverse the direction of travel by pressing the relevant switch.
Other cases
Move lever 4 on each door and check from the inside that both doors are securely locked, to make it impossible for the rear doors to be opened from inside.
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LOCKING / UNLOCKING THE DOORS
Locking/unlocking the doors from the outside
This is done using the RENAULT Card; see the RENAULT Card information in Section 1.
In certain cases, the RENAULT Card may not work:
- vehicle located in an area of high electromagnetic radiation; - other equipment is operating on
the same frequency as the Card (mobile phone, etc.);
- RENAULT card battery flat, discharged battery, etc.
It is possible:
- to use the emergency key (integrated into the card or, depending on the vehicle, separate) for the front left-hand door;
- to manually lock each of the doors; - to use the interior locking/ unlocking door control refer to the information on Interior locking/unlocking door control in Section 1.
Using the integral emergency key 2
Remove cover A from the left-hand door (using the end of the emergency key) at notch 1.
Insert key 2 into the lock and lock or unlock the door.
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(continued)Using the separate emergency key 3(depending on vehicle) Insert key 3 into the lock of the left-hand door and lock or unlock the door.
Manual door locking
Turn screw 4 with the door open (using a tool such as a flat-blade screwdriver) and close the door. This is then locked from the outside.
It can then only be opened from inside the vehicle.
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(continued)Interior locking/unlocking switch Switches 5 and 6 simultaneously control the doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap.
If a door or the boot is open or not properly closed, the doors and boot will lock/unlock quickly.
Locking the doors and boot without the RENAULT Card With the ignition switched off and a front door open, press switch 5 for five seconds.
On closing the door, all the doors and the boot will be locked. It will only be possible to unlock the vehicle from outside using the RENAULT Card.
Never leave your vehicle with the RENAULT Card inside.
If you decide to keep the doors locked when you are driving, remember that it may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to your vehicle in the event of an emergency.
Opening status indicator light With the ignition on, the indicator light built into switches 5 and 6 show the locking status of the doors and boot:
- indicator light on, the doors and boot are locked;
- indicator light off, the doors and boot are unlocked;
When you lock the doors and boot from the outside, indicator light 5 remains lit for approximately one minute.
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AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING WHEN DRIVING
You can decide to activate this function if you wish.
To activate it
With the ignition on, press the central door locking button 1 on the locking side (padlock side) for approx. 5 seconds, until you hear the beep.
To deactivate it
With the ignition on, press the central door locking button 1 on the unlocking side (opposite the padlock) for approx. 5 seconds, until you hear the beep.
If you decide to keep the doors locked when you are driving, remember that it may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to your vehicle in the event of an emergency.
Operating principle
When the vehicle moves off, the system automatically locks the doors as soon as a speed of 6 mph (10 km/h) is attained.
The door is unlocked
- when the vehicle is stationary by opening a front door.
Note: A door that is opened will automatically be locked again when the vehicle reaches a speed of approx. 6 mph (10 km/h). - by pressing the door unlocking
button 1.
Faults
If you note a fault (no automatic locking, warning light 2 incorporated in the button 1 and warning light 3 do not light up when the doors are locked...) first check that that all the doors are closed properly. If they are closed correctly, consult your Renault Dealer.
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ENGINE IMMOBILISER
This prevents the vehicle being driven by anyone not in possession of the vehicle's Renault Card. The vehicle is automatically protected a few seconds after the Renault Card is removed from the card reader.
Any work or modification to the engine immobiliser (computer, wiring, etc.) may be dangerous. It must be carried out by trained Renault network personnel.
Operating principle
When the ignition is switched on, (Renault Card inserted fully in the reader) indicator light 1 lights up for a few seconds and then goes out. The vehicle has recognised the code and the engine can be started. If the vehicle does not recognise the code, indicator light 1 and the reader will flash continuously (rapid flashing) and the vehicle cannot be started.
Indicator lights
Vehicle protection indicator light A few seconds after the ignition has been switched off, indicator light 1 will flash continuously.
The vehicle will not be protected until the Renault Card has been taken out of the card reader. Indicator light to indicate the engine immobiliser is operating When the ignition is switched on (Renault Card inserted fully), you can start the engine. Indicator light 1 lights up for a few seconds and then goes out.
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(continued)Indicator light to indicate that the system is not operating correctly After the ignition has been switched on (Renault Card inserted fully), if indicator light 1 continues to flash or remains lit, this indicates that the system is not operating correctly.
If the Renault Card is faulty (rapid flashing of indicator light 1 and the card reader), use the second Renault Card (delivered with the vehicle) if possible.
In all cases, it is essential to consult a Renault Dealer as only he is qualified to repair the engine immobiliser.
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FRONT HEADRESTS
To fit the headrest
Slide it upwards to the required height.
To lower the headrest
Move tab 1 forwards and lower the head rest down to the required height.
To adjust the angle of the headrest Depending on the vehicle, tilt section A towards or away from you to the required position.
To remove the headrest
Press button 2 and lift the headrest to release it.
To refit the headrest
Insert the headrest rods into the sleeves, with the notches facing forwards.
Move tab 1 forwards and lower the headrest down to the required height.
The headrest is important for safety. Ensure that it is in place and in the correct position. The distance between your head and the headrest should be as small as possible. The top of your head should be in line with the top of the headrest.
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REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
To adjust the height
Pull the head rest towards you and slide it at the same time.
To remove it Press tab 1.
To refit the head rest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with the notches to the front, and lower the head rest to the desired height.
Storage position for the rear head rests
Press tab 1 and lower the head rest completely.
The fully lowered position of the head rest is a storage position: it should not be used when the seat is occupied.
The head restraint is important for safety. Ensure that it is in place and in the correct position.
The distance between your head and the head restraint should be as small as possible. The top of the head should be in line with the top of the head restraint.
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FRONT SEATS WITH MANUAL CONTROL
To move forwards or backwards Lift lever 1 to unlock the seat. Release the lever in the required position and ensure that the seat is locked in place.
To tilt the seatback
Raise lever 2 and tilt the seatback until it is in the required position. To adjust the lumbar support of the driver’s seat
Move handle 5.
To adjust the height of the driver’s seat:
Move lever 3 as many times as necessary:
- upwards to raise the seat; - downwards to lower the seat. Heated seats
With the ignition on, press switch 4 (an indicator light on the instrument panel switches on).
For safety reasons, only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary.
We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks excessively to ensure that the effectiveness of the seat belts is not reduced. Make sure the seatback is locked in place correctly.
Nothing should be placed on the floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.
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FRONT SEATS WITH ELECTRIC CONTROLS
Switches 1 and 3 recall the stored seat positions: switch 1 is used to adjust the seat cushion and switch 3 is used to adjust the seatback. For vehicles fitted with button 2, this is used to store the chosen driving position. In this case it is possible to store a driving position using the RENAULT Card.
The system operates:
- with the Renault Card at accessories position (first notch); - for vehicles fitted with button 2,
this system also operates whenever the driver's door is opened, for up to 40 minutes after the ignition is switched off.
For safety reasons, only adjust the seats when the vehicle is stationary.
Adjusting the seat: switch 1 • To move forwards
Move the switch forwards. • To move backwards
Move the switch backwards. • To raise
Move the rear part of the switch up.
• To lower
Move the rear part of the switch down.
Adjusting the seatback: switch 3 • To tilt the seatback
Move the switch to the front or rear.
Heated seats
With the ignition on, press switch 4 (an indicator light on the instrument panel switches on).
We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks excessively to ensure that the effectiveness of the seat belts is not reduced. Make sure the seatback is locked in place correctly.
Nothing should be placed on the floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.
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DRIVER'S SEAT POSITION MEMORY
It is possible to store a driving position using the Renault Card. A driving position groups together the driver’s seat adjustments and the external rear view mirror adjustments.
When a driving position is stored, the seat and external rear view mirror adjustments linked to the Renault Card used are automatically recalled when the doors are unlocked and opened using the Renault Card.
The system operates:
- with the Renault Card at “accessories” position (first notch);
- when opening the driver’s door, ignition switched off, for approximately 40 minutes.
Driver’s seat memory procedure With the Renault Card fully inserted in the card reader, adjust the seat using switches 1 and 3 (see paragraph “front seats with electric control” in section 1).
Press button 2 until you hear the beep: the driving position is stored. Repeat this procedure for every Renault Card.
Recalling a stored position With the vehicle stopped, press briefly on button 2.
Note: stored position recall is interrupted if one of the seat adjustment buttons is pressed during recall.
When driving, it is possible to adjust the driving position but not to proceed to driving position recall.
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SEAT BELTS
Always wear your seat belt when travelling in your car. You must also comply with the local legislation in the particular country you are in. Before driving off:
- First ensure that your driving position is correct.
- Then adjust your seat belt to provide maximum protection.
Incorrectly adjusted seat belts may cause injuries in the event of an accident.
Even pregnant women should wear a seat belt. In this case, ensure that the lap belt is not exerting too much pressure on the abdomen but do not allow any slack.
Adjusting your driving position • Sit with your back firmly against the seatback. This is essential to ensure that your lumbar vertebrae are in the correct position. • Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat should be as far back as possible for you to be able to press in the clutch pedal fully. The seatback should be adjusted so that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the steering wheel.
• Adjust the position of your head restraint. For maximum safety your head should be as near as possible to the head restraint. • Adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the seat position which offers you the best possible vision.
• Adjust the position of the steering wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as close to the base of the neck as possible but not on it.
The lap strap 2 should be held firmly over the thighs and against the pelvis.
The belt should be worn so that it is as close to the body as possible, i.e. avoid wearing heavy clothing or having bulky objects under the belts.
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(continued)Adjusting the height of the seat belt
Press button 3 to select the seat belt adjustment height so that shoulder strap 1 is worn as shown above: - to lower the seat belt, push
button 3 and lower the seat belt simultaneously;
- to raise the seat belt, push button 3 upwards.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked in position correctly after you have adjusted it.
To fasten
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly and ensure the buckle 4 locks into the housing 6 (check it is locked by pulling on the buckle 4). If the belt jams before clicking, allow it to return before attempting to unwind it again.
Locking (continued)
If your belt becomes completely jammed:
- Pull the belt slowly but firmly so that just over an inch (3 cm) unwinds.
- Then allow the belt to rewind automatically.
- Unwind it again.
- If the problem persists, consult your Renault Dealer.
Driver's seat belt not fastened warning light This lights up, and, when the car reaches a speed of approximately 6 mph or 10 km/h, it flashes and a beep sounds for 90 seconds before the light reverts to its steady lit status.
To release
Press button 5 on the housing 6 and the seat belt will be retracted by the inertia reel.
Guide the buckle to help the operation.
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REAR SEAT BELTS
Rear outer seat belts
The belts are locked, unlocked and adjusted in the same way as the front belts.
Rear centre belt
Unwind the belt slowly from position 1.
Fasten the black buckle 2 into the black housing 3.
Fasten the last sliding buckle 4 into the red housing 5.
SEAT BELTS
The following information applies to both the vehicle's front and rear seat belts.
• No modification may be made to the component parts of the restraint system (belts and seats and their mountings) fitted originally.
For special applications (e.g. fitting child seats) consult your Renault Dealer.
• Do not use devices which give any play in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too loosely risks causing injuries in case of an accident.
• Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
• Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your knees with your seat belt around them.
• The belt should never be twisted.
• Following a serious accident the seat belts in use at the time must be replaced. Likewise, have your seat belts replaced as soon as they show any signs of wear.
• When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS
These are:
■buckle pretensioners,
■driver's seat lapbelt pretensioner,
■load limiters,
■driver's and passenger front airbags.
These systems are provided to act independently or together when the vehicle suffers a frontal impact. Depending on the force of the impact the system may engage: - seat belt locking;
- the buckle pretensioner (which triggers to take up the seat belt play);
- the lap pretensioner (for the driver’s seat), the low volume front airbag and the load limiter; - the large volume front airbag.
Pretensioners
With the ignition switched on, if there is a severe frontal impact and depending on the force of the impact, the system may engage: - piston 1 which immediately
retracts the seat belt;
- piston 2 on the driver’s seat. The pretensioners hold the seat belt against the body and thus increase its efficiency.
• Following an accident, have the entire restraint system checked.
• No operations whatsoever are permitted on any part of the system (pretensioners, airbags, computers, wiring) or use on any other vehicle, even if identical. • To avoid incorrect triggering of
the system which may cause injury, only qualified RENAULT Network personnel may work on the pretensioner and airbags system.
• Testing of the electric trigger system may only be carried out by a specially trained technician using special equipment. • When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact your RENAULT Dealer for disposal of the pretensioner and airbag gas generators.
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(continued) Load limiterAbove a certain severity of impact, this mechanism is used to limit the force of the belt against the body so that it is at an acceptable level.
Warning relating to the service life of airbags and pretensioners Pyrotechnic systems for airbags and pretensioners have a limited service life: refer to the servicing booklet for your vehicle for the replacement frequency.
Driver and passenger airbags An airbag may be provided for both the driver and the front passenger. An “Airbag” marking on the steering wheel and dashboard and a label in the lower section of the windscreen inform you of the presence of additional means of restraint (airbags, pretensioners, etc) in the passenger compartment. Each airbag system consists of: - An airbag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver and in the dashboard for the front passenger.
- A computer for both systems, which includes the impact sensor and a monitor controlling the electrical trigger system for the gas generator.
- a single warning light on the instrument panel.
The airbag system uses the principles of pyrotechnics. This explains why, when the airbag inflates, it will generate heat, produce smoke (this does not mean that a fire is about to start) and make a noise upon detonation. In a situation where an airbag is required, it must inflate immediately and this may cause some minor, superficial grazing to the skin.
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(continued)Operation
This system is only operational when the ignition is switched on. If a severe frontal impact occurs, the air bag(s) inflate(s) rapidly, cushioning the impact of the driver's head and chest against the steering wheel and the front passenger's head against the dashboard. The air bag then deflates immediately so that the passengers are not impeded in any way when they get out of the vehicle.
Special feature of the front air bag
There are two volumes of operation depending on the force of the impact:
- “low volume” air bag, this is the first degree of operation;
- “large volume” air bag, the air bag seams rip so that a larger volume of air is released into the bag (for the most forceful impacts).
Faults
Warning light 1 lights up on the instrument panel when the ignition is turned on and then goes out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or lights up when the engine is running, there is a fault in the system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as soon as possible. Your protection will be reduced until this problem is rectified.
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(continued)All the warnings below are given so that the airbag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the airbag inflates.
Warnings concerning the driver’s airbag
• Do not adjust either the steering wheel or the steering wheel cushion.
• Do not cover the steering wheel cushion.
• Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel cushion.
• The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from the RENAULT network).
• Do not sit too close to the steering wheel. If you sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on Adjusting your driving position in Section 1), you will ensure that there is sufficient space for the airbag to inflate properly and to be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger airbag:
• Do not attach or affix any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard with adhesive near where the airbag is located A. • Nothing should be placed between the dashboard and the passenger (pet,
umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
• The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may be sustained. As a general rule, keep all parts of the body (knees, hands, head, etc.) well away from the dashboard. • You should reactivate the airbag as soon as you remove the child seat from the front passenger seat to ensure the protection of the front passenger in the event of an impact.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO FIT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHILE THE RESTRAINING METHODS ADDITIONAL
TO THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT ARE NOT DEACTIVATED. (Refer to the information on Deactivation of passenger airbags in Section 1).
METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE REAR OUTER SEAT BELTS
These are:
■ Seat belt pretensioners integrated with inertia reels.
■ Load limiter.
These systems are provided to act independently or together when the vehicle is subjected to a frontal impact.
There are two possibilities, depending on the force of the impact:
- protection is provided by the belt only;
- the pretensioner is triggered to rectify seat belt play.
Rear seat belt pretensioners This system is only operational when the ignition is switched on. If the vehicle is subject to a severe frontal impact, a piston immediately retracts the seat belt buckle pulling the seat belt tight against the body, thereby improving its efficiency.
• Following an accident, have the entire restraint system checked.
• No operations whatsoever are permitted on any part of the system (pretensioners, airbags, computers, wiring) or use on any other vehicle, even if identical. • To avoid incorrect triggering of
the system which may cause injury, only qualified RENAULT Network personnel may work on the pretensioner and airbags system.
• Testing of the electric trigger system may only be carried out by a specially trained technician using special equipment. • When the vehicle is scrapped,
contact your RENAULT Dealer for disposal of the pretensioner and airbag gas generators.
Load limiter
Above a certain severity of impact, this mechanism is used to limit the force of the belt against the body so that it is at an acceptable level.
Warning relating to the service life of airbags and pretensioners Pyrotechnic systems for airbags and pretensioners have a limited service life: refer to the servicing booklet for your vehicle for the replacement frequency.
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SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
Lateral airbags A
These are airbags fitted to each front seat, and the rear seats in some vehicles, which are triggered on the side of the seat (door side) to protect the passengers from severe side impacts.
The airbag operates through the slits in the seatbacks (door side): never put any objects in the slits.
Curtain airbags B
These are airbags fitted along the top of the side of the vehicle and which are triggered along the front and rear side windows to protect the passengers in the event of a severe side impact.
A marking on the windowscreen informs you of the presence of additional means of restraint (airbags, pretensioners, etc) in
Warnings concerning the side air bag
• Fitting seat covers: Seats equipped with an airbag require special covers specifically designed for your vehicle. Consult your RENAULT Dealer to find out if these covers may be purchased from RENAULT outlets. The use of any covers other than those designed for your vehicle (and including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation of these airbags and reduce your protection.
• Do not place any accessories, objects or even animals between the seat back, the door and the internal fittings. This may prevent the airbag from operating correctly or cause injury if the air bag is deployed. • No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the internal fittings, except by qualified RENAULT Network personnel.
ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT
All the warnings below are given so that the airbag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the airbag inflates.
The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the airbags and seat belts are integral parts of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear the seat belt at all times. If seat belts are not worn, it exposes the occupants to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor superficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with airbags.
The airbag does not offer protection against minor and moderately serious frontal impacts, side or rear impacts or if the vehicle turns over.
• No work or modification whatsoever may be performed on the entire airbag system (computer, wiring, etc.) (except by qualified RENAULT network personnel).
• To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid incorrect triggering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified RENAULT Network personnel may work on the airbag system.
• As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, is stolen or broken into.
• When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle. • When scrapping your vehicle, contact your RENAULT Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).
CHILD SAFETY
In all countries there are regulations governing the use of restraint systems for children and babies. In Europe children under 12 years of age or smaller than 1.50 m(1)must
be seated in an approved safety device which is suitable for the weight and size of the child. The driver is responsible for ensuring that this equipment is used correctly.
Child restraints for which approval was obtained after January 1992 offer a level of safety much greater than for restraints with approval before that date.
It is therefore advisable to select a child restraint that complies with European regulation ECE 44. Restraints that comply with this legislation must be marked with an orange label bearing the letter E followed by a number (which stands for the country where it is type approved) and the year in which the type approval was granted.
(1) Always comply with the laws of the
Remember that a collision at 30 mph (50 km/h) is the same as falling a distance of 10 metres. Expressed in other terms, transporting a child without a restraint is the equivalent of allowing him or her to play on a third-floor balcony which does not have any railings.
Under no circumstances should babies or children be allowed to travel sitting on the knees of another passenger in the vehicle.
If a head-on collision occurs at 30 mph (50 km/h) a child weighing 30 kg (66 lbs) will be transformed into a missile equivalent to one tonne: you will find it impossible to hold the child, even if you yourself are wearing a belt. It is particularly dangerous to put the belt round your child when he or she is sitting on your knee. Never use the belt for more than one person at the same time.
The tables on the following pages inform you of the types of seat that can be fitted in each of the vehicle seat positions on the vehicle in accordance with the European directive.
Before installing a child seat in the front seat (if fitting is permitted) If the passenger seat is fitted with one, carry out the following adjustments:
- pull back the seat as far as possible,
- straighten the seatback as much as possible,
- raise the seat squab as far as possible,
- pull the head rest up to its maximum position,
- Set the seat belt height control to the low position.
Refer to the Child safety equipment booklet available from the RENAULT Network to choose the seat suited to your child and recommended for your vehicle.
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(continued) Age of child(weight of child)
Vehicle without front passenger airbag inhibition Front passenger seat
(3) Rear sideseats Rear centreseat
Birth to approximately 9 months
(weight below 13 kg) X U - I X
From 9 months to approximately
3 years (weight from 9 to 18 kg) X U - I (2) X
From 3 years to approximately 12 years (1)
(weight from 15 to 36 kg) X U (2) X
X : seat not suitable for fitting a child seat of this age range.
U : seat suitable for fitting a belt-fitted child seat classed as universal for this age range, check that it can be fitted. I : seat equipped with anchoring points for mounting a seat for this age range using Isofix locks, only RENAULT seats are
approved.
(1) A child taller than 1.50 m or weighing more than 36 kg can be strapped directly in the seat in the same way as an adult. (2) Place the back of the child seat against the seatback of the vehicle; adjust the height of the head rest or remove it if
necessary.
(3) DANGER, RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: NEVER FIT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT TO THIS SEAT.
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(continued) Age of child(weight of child)
Vehicle without front passenger airbag inhibition Front passenger seat
(3) (4) Rear sideseats Rear centreseat Birth to approximately 9 months
(weight below 13 kg) U U - I X
From 9 months to approximately
3 years (weight from 9 to 18 kg) U U - I (2) X
From 3 years to approximately 12 years (1)
(weight from 15 to 36 kg) X U (2) X
X : seat not suitable for fitting a child seat of this age range.
U : seat suitable for fitting a belt-fitted child seat classed as universal for this age range, check that it can be fitted. I : seat equipped with anchoring points for mounting a seat for this age range using Isofix locks, only RENAULT seats are
approved.
(1) A child taller than 1.50 m or weighing more than 36 kg can be strapped directly into the seat in the same way as an adult.
(2) Place the back of the child seat against the seatback of the vehicle; adjust the height of the headrest or remove it if necessary.
(3) Only a rear-facing child seat may be installed in this seat;
(4) DANGER RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY: BEFORE INSTALLING A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT IN THIS SEAT, CHECK THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED.
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(continued)The right choice
The safety of your children is also your responsibility.
To ensure that your child has the maximum possible protection, we recommend that you use seats obtained from a RENAULT Dealer. If your vehicle is fitted with an Isofix system you should use an Isofix seat (see section 1, paragraph “Isofix child seat attachment system”).
Restraint systems for all the categories are available. These systems have been developed in
consultation with the
manufacturers and have been tested in RENAULT vehicles.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer and ask him to help you install it.
0 and 0+ (0 to 13 kg) categories A child's neck is very susceptible to injury up to the age of two. In a front-facing seat there is a risk that the child will sustain neck injuries in the event of a frontal impact. RENAULT therefore recommends a rear-facing seat with a harness that gives all-round protection (figure 1).
Category 1 (9 to 18 kgs) (20 to 40 lbs)
Between the ages of 2 and 4 years, a child's pelvis is not fully developed. Restraints using the vehicle's three-point belts are not adequate and there is a risk that the child will sustain abdominal injuries in the event of a frontal impact. It is therefore advisable to use rear-facing seats (figure 1), bucket-type seats (figure 2) or seats with harnesses.
Adjust the headrest to the highest position to allow you to press the seatback of the child seat firmly against the vehicle seatback. To avoid any risk to your safety, we recommend that you use
RENAULT approved accessories because they are suitable for your car and are the only accessories for which RENAULT will provide a warranty.
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(continued)Category 2 (15 to 25 kg) and category 3 (22 to 36 kg)
To correctly restrain the pelvis of a child up to 12 years of age, less than 1.50 m tall and weighing less than 36 kg, it is preferable to use seats which can be combined with three-point seat belts (figure 3) with strap guides to ensure that the three-point seat belt lies flat against the child's thighs.
A booster seat with a
height-adjustable seatback and a belt guide are recommended as this will allow the belt to be worn as close to the base of the neck as possible but not on it.
Place the headrest in the top position to allow you to press the seatback of the child seat firmly against the vehicle seat back. If a booster seat without a seatback is used, the vehicle's headrest will have to be adjusted to suit the child's stature; the upper edge of the head rest must be at the same height as the top of the child's head and should never be lower than in line with the child's eyes.
The standard classifies child restraints in five categories: Category 0 : from 0 to 10 kg (0 to 22 lbs) Category 0+: from 0 to 13 kg (0 to 28 lbs) Category 1 : from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs) Category 2 : from 15 to 25 kg (33 to 55 lbs)
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(continued)DANGER
As front passenger airbag triggering and the position of a rear-facing child seat are incompatible, it is not permitted to install such a seat in this position unless the vehicle is fitted with an airbag deactivation device.
Refer to the information on deactivating the front passenger airbag. The child may suffer very serious injuries if the airbag inflates.
Label 4 (on the dashboard) and markings 5 (on the sun visor) remind you of these instructions.
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(continued)Deactivation of the front passenger airbag
(if fitted)
You must deactivate the front left-hand airbag before fitting a rear-facing child seat on the front passenger seat.
To deactivate the airbag turn off the ignition, push and turn lock 6 to the OFF position. The airbag is deactivated.
With the ignition on, it is essential to check that AIRBAG OFF indicator light 7 on the dashboard is lit up.
This warning light remains lit to confirm that you can fit a child seat, as the left-hand airbag has been deactivated.
Local legislation regarding the transport of children must be respected.
CHILD SAFETY
(continued) Activation of the front passenger airbagYou should reactivate the airbag as soon as you remove the child seat from the front passenger seat to ensure the protection of your front passenger in the event of an impact. To reactivate the airbag turn off the ignition, push and turn lock 6 to the ON position.
Switch the ignition back on, and then check that AIRBAG OFF indicator light 7, goes out. The airbag is activated.
The passenger airbag must be activated or deactivated with the ignition off.
If it is handled with the ignition
on, the and
warning lights come on: the passenger airbag is deactivated. To return the airbag status to the lock position, switch the ignition off and then on again.
Operating faults
It is FORBIDDEN to fit a rear-facing child seat to the front passenger seat if the airbag activation/deactivation system is faulty.
We do not recommend fitting any other kind of passenger seat device. Consult your RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
CHILD SAFETY
Isofix - mounting system for child seats
This is a new procedure for installing a child seat. It can be used on the rear side seat positions of the vehicle.
It consists of the following components:
• Two anchoring rings per seat located between the seat the seatback;
• A special RENAULT child seat fitted with two catches which hook onto the two rings.
Only special RENAULT seats are approved for this vehicle. To purchase these seats, please contact your RENAULT Dealer. These seats can also be installed conventionally in other vehicles using a three-point seat belt.
• Make sure that there is nothing obstructing the seat mounting mechanism at the anchorage points (gravel, rags, toys, etc.).
• Always remember to fasten the seat belts on child seats for all journeys.
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(continued)Installation principle Front-facing Isofix seat
When a front-facing child seat is installed, the front seat must not be moved back beyond the halfway point on the seat runners and the seatback must be in and upright position.
Rear-facing Isofix seat
When a rear-facing child seat is installed, the front seat must not be moved forward beyond the halfway point on the seat runners.
The seat back must be close to or touching the shell of the child seat.
Fitting a child seat
• Before fitting and using the seat, read the instructions provided carefully;
• Position the fitting guides 1 (delivered with the seat) over the openings provided in the seat squab;
• Hold the seat in position so that the catches 3 on the seat are opposite the two rings 2 fitted to the rear side seats concerned.
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(continued)Fitting a child seat(continued) • Latch the hooks 3 onto the rings
and make sure that the seat is locked properly by moving it forwards and backwards and from right to left;
• Push on the base of the seat firmly to bring it into contact with the seatback and make sure it is securely in position.
Mounting the seat
Each of the rear side seats is fitted with two rings for mounting the base of the child seat.
Consult your Renault Dealer for how to access the rings the first time you install the seat.
For the mounting ring on a front-facing seat, use belt 4 delivered with the seat:
- Pass the belt 4 between the two rear head restraint rods;
- Attach the catch 5 to the ring 6 located inside the luggage compartment.
For the mounting ring on a rear-facing seat, use belt 4 delivered with the seat:
- Slide the cover to access the ring 7; - Attach the belt catch 5 to the
CHILD SAFETY
(continued) CHILD SAFETY• No modifications may be made to the component parts of the restraint system (belts and seats and their mountings) fitted originally.
• Follow carefully the instructions for fitting provided by the manufacturer of the restraint system.
• Always avoid dressing the child in bulky garments and do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system.
• The seat belt in the vehicle must be taut so that the child's seat is held in position securely. Check the tension regularly.
• Never wear the belt under the arm or behind the back.
• The harness or belt should be taut and fitted to suit the child's stature.
• Never allow your child to stand up or kneel on the seats while the vehicle is moving.
• Check that the child is in the correct position for the entire journey, particularly when he or she is asleep. • Use the seat belts to hold the seat in position, even if it is not occupied. Otherwise, if an accident were to occur, it may
become dislodged and pose a risk to other vehicle occupants.
• Following a serious accident have the seat belts and restraint systems in use at the time checked. • Never leave a child unsupervised in a vehicle, even if he/she is in a restraint device.
• Activate the rear door locks (if your vehicle is equipped with these).
• Make sure the child does not get out of the vehicle at the side where there is traffic. • Set your children a good example - always wear your seat belt.
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(continued)The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country. 1 Side air vent
2 Demister outlet for side window.
3 Stalk for:
• direction indicators, • exterior lights, • front fog lights, • rear fog lights. 4 Instrument panel.
5 Location for driver's airbag. Horn.
6 Radio remote control.
7 • Stalk for windscreen and rear screen wash/wipe,
• Trip computer and warning system control.
8 Engine start/stop button.
10 Warning lights for:
• Driver's seat belt not fastened • Door(s) open
• Puncture 11 Centre air vents.
12 Clock, temperature, radio information, car phone, navigation system display, etc, depending on vehicle.
13 Radio, navigation system location, etc.
Cup holder
14 Passenger airbag location. 15 Demister outlet for side
window 16 Lateral vent 17 Glove box
19 Ashtray and cigarette lighter 20 Handbrake
21 Switches for:
• Hazard warning lights • Central door locking
22 Gear lever
23 RENAULT Card reader
24 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and depth
25 Control for bonnet release 26 Controls for:
• Electric headlight beam adjustment
• Dimmer for control lighting • Cruise control and speed
limiter
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(continued)The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, option and country. 1 Demister outlet for side
window.
2 Passenger airbag location. 3 Location for radio, navigation
system etc. Cup holder
4 Tyre pressure monitor display 5 Warning lights for:
• driver's seat belt not fastened, • door(s) open
• puncture 6 Centre air vents.
7 Clock, temperature, radio information, car phone, navigation system display, etc, depending on vehicle.
8 Engine start/stop button. 9 Stalk for:
• direction indicators, • exterior lights,
10 Instrument panel.
11 Location for driver's airbag. Horn.
12 Radio satellite controls. 13 • Stalk for windscreen and rear
screen wash/wipe,
• Trip computer information scrolling control.
14 Demister outlet for side window.
15 Side vent. 16 Controls for:
• electric headlight beam height adjustment,
• dimmer for instrument lighting,
• cruise control and speed limiter,
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Voice synthesiser.
18 Glove box
19 Control for adjusting steering wheel height and depth
20 Air conditioning controls
21 RENAULT Card reader
22 Handbrake
23 Controls for:
• Hazard warning lights • Central door locking
24 Gear lever
25 Ashtray and cigarette lighter
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The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a RENAULT Dealer immediately. If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(continued)The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
1 Low headlight washer fluid level indicator light
Top up as soon as possible.
Not used
Airbag warning light This lights up when the ignition is switched on and goes out after a few seconds.
If it does not light up when the ignition is switched on, or lights up when the engine is running, there is a fault in the system. Consult your RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
Rear fog light indicator light
1 Front fog light
indicator light
Heated seat indicator light
2 Rev counter (scale ×100)
Red shaded zone, engine speed prohibited.
3 Fuel level gauge
4 Coolant temperature indicator light
In normal use, the needle should be below zone 4a. Under severe conditions the needle may enter this zone. This is not serious unless warning light lights up.
5 Speedometer (km or miles per hour)
Overspeed buzzer: depending on the vehicle, a buzzer sounds for approximately 10 seconds every 40 seconds, as long as the vehicle is travelling in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h).
6 Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and traction control indicator light
There are several reasons for this warning light to come on: refer to the information on the electronic stability program (ESP) and traction control in Section 2.
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(continued)The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a RENAULT Dealer immediately. If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(continued)The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
6 Tyre pressure warning light
This indicator light comes on for different reasons, depending on the severity of the fault. Refer to the paragraphs on monitoring the tyre pressures in Section 2.
Front passenger airbag deactivated warning light
For operating information, refer to the Child safety information in Section 1.
Headlight main beam indicator light
Headlight dipped beam indicator light
6 Speed limiter and
cruise control indicator light
To understand how this operates, see the information on the Cruise control and Speed limiter in Section 2. 7 Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine should have been switched off for some time to obtain an accurate level reading.
When ignition has been switched on for approximately 30 seconds:
- if the level is correct, the display will show “oil ok” (To gain a more precise indication of the level, press the trip distance recorder reset button or the information scroll button on the trip computer. The squares which appear on the display indicate the level. The number of dots displayed is reduced as the oil level drops and they are replaced by a dash.
To move to on-board computer reading, press the button again).
- When the level is at a minimum, the dashes and the word “oil” flash, and “OK” is no longer displayed and the SERV warning will light up. Top up the level as soon as possible.
Trip computer display After 30 seconds, the display will toggle depending on the trip computer: see the “trip computer” paragraph in section 1.
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(continued)The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a RENAULT Dealer immediately. If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
(continued)The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
8 Reset button
Press the button to reset the trip distance recorder and the on-board computer memory.
9 STOP warning light This light goes out as soon as the engine starts.
It may light up alone or together with other warning lights. It indicates that it is essential to stop immediately (as soon as traffic conditions allow).
9 Engine immobiliser
system indicator light Refer to the information
on the Engine
immobiliser in Section 1.
SERVICE warning light This comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out after 3 seconds. It may light up alone or together with other warning lights. If it lights up when the vehicle is being driven, it is advisable to stop at a RENAULT Dealer soon.
9 Turning left indicator light
Low fuel level warning light
This goes out
approximately three seconds after the engine starts.
If it lights up or remains lit up, fill up with fuel as soon as possible.
Turning right indicator light
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(continued)The presence and operation of the warning and indicator lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and country.
If the warning light comes on, you should visit a RENAULT Dealer immediately. If the warning light comes on, you must stop as soon as traffic conditions allow.
