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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
1Fuel gauge
2Low fuel level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Not used
Not used
Front fog lights
indicator light
Rear fog light indicator
light2Air bag warning light
This illuminates when
the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes after a few
seconds.
If it does not illuminate when
the ignition is switched on or if
it flashes, there is a fault in the
system. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
Main beam headlights
indicator light
Dipped beam headlights
indicator light
3Indicator light for
left-hand direction
indicators
4Speedometer(km or miles per
hour)5Indicator light for
right-hand direction
indicators
6Coolant temperature
warning light
If it illuminates when
you are driving, stop and let the
engine idle for one or two
minutes. The temperature
should drop. If it does not, stop
the engine and check the
coolant level(having let the
engine cool down).Call for the
assistance of a Renault Dealer if
necessary.
Engine immobiliser
warning light
This has several
functions. Refer to the
information on the engine
immobiliser in section 1.
Not used


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
6Driver's seat belt not
fastened
Electronic fault warning
light (on petrol and
diesel versions) and
heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version).
•Electronic fault warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions).
If this light illuminates when
you are driving, it indicates
an electrical or electronic
fault. Consult your Renault
Dealer as soon as possible.
•Preheating warning light(on
diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.6“Door(s) open” warning
light
If it illuminates when
the ignition is switched on, it
indicates that a door is not
properly closed.
Anti-lock brake warning
light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is switched
on and extinguishes within 3
seconds. If it illuminates when
you are driving, it indicates an
fault in the anti-lock braking
system. Braking will then occur
normally but without the
anti-lock system.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
Handbrake “on” and
brake circuit fault
warning light
If it illuminates when braking,
it indicates that the fluid level
in the circuit is low; it may be
dangerous to continue driving.
Call for the assistance of a
Renault Dealer.7Coolant temperature indicator
In normal use, the needle
should be below zone7a.
Under severe conditions the
needle may enter this area. This
is not serious unless warning
light illuminates.
8Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition
and check the oil level. If this is
normal, call for the assistance
of a Renault Dealer.


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
8Warning light for
monitoring exhaust gas
For vehicles equipped
with this option, the light
illuminates when the ignition
is switched on and
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
- If it is permanently lit, consult
your Renault Dealer as soon
as possible.
- If it flashes, reduce the engine
speed until the light stops
flashing. Consult your
Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Refer to the “Special features of
petrol version” in section 2.
9Multifunction key
Resetting the trip milometer
Press the button.
Setting the clock
Refertotheinformationonthe
clock in section 1.9Display selection keyfor total
and trip mileage
10Multifunction display
Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
shouldhavebeenswitchedoff
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 melometer reset
button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer for vehicles fitted
with this function. The
squares in the display
indicate the level. These
squares disappear as the oil
level drops and they are
replaced by dashes.
To move to milometer
reading, press the button
again).10Multifunction display
(continued)
-if the level is at its minimum,
theword“OK”willnot
appear on the display, the
dashes and the word “oil”
will flash.
It is vital to top up with oil as
soon as possible.
General mileage and trip
mileage counter and clock
Can be read approximately 30
seconds after the ignition is
switched on.
11Low headlight
wash/wipe fluid level
warning light
Fill up with fuel as soon as
soon as possible.
Battery charge warning
light
It should go out as soon
as the engine starts. If it
illuminates while you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.


       
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
7Multifunction display
• Oil level display function
The vehicle must be parked on
level ground and the engine
should have been switched off
forsometimetoobtainan
accurate level reading.
When ignition has been
switched on for approximately
30 seconds:
-if the level is correct,the
display will show “oil OK”
(Togainamoreprecise
indication of the level, press
the trip milometer reset
button or the information
scroll button on the onboard
computer for vehicles fitted
with this function. The
squares which appear on the
display indicate the level.
The number of squares
displayed reduces as the oil
level drops and they are
replaced by a dash.
To move to onboard
computer reading, press the
button again).
-if the level is at its minimum,
the word “OK” will not
appear on the display, the
dashes and the word “oil”
will flash and the SERV
warning light will illuminate.
It is vital to top up the oil as
soon as possible.7• Total mileage and trip
mileage recorder
Canbereadapproximately
30 seconds after the ignition
is switched on.
or
• On board computer display
After 30 seconds, the display
will toggle depending on the
onboard computer: see the
“onboard computer” para-
graph in section 1.
8Multifunction key
• Display selection
Press briefly to move from
the total mileage to the trip
mileage and vice versa.
•Trip mileage reset button
Once the display of the the
trip mileage is selected, press
the button and hold it down.
9STOP light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
This illuminates together with
one of the warning lights:9Engine immobiliser
warning light
This light has several
functions.
Refer to the information on the
engine immobiliser in section 1.
SERVICE warning light
This light illuminates
when the ignition is
switched on and then
extinguishes within 3 seconds.
If it illuminates when the
vehicle is being driven, it is
advisable to stop at a Renault
Dealer soon.
It illuminates together with one
of the warning lights:
Indicator light for
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INSTRUMENT PANEL(continued)
The presence and operation of the warning lights described below depend on the vehicle equipment and
country.
9Low fuel-level warning
light
It extinguishes as soon
as the engine starts.
If it illuminates or remains
illuminated, fill up with fuel as
soon as possible.
Tell-tale light for
right-hand direction
indicators
Oil pressure warning
light
It should extinguish as
soon as the engine starts; if it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop at once, switch off
the ignition and check the oil
level. If this is normal, call for
the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.9Heater plugs “on”(on
diesel version)and
electronic incident
warning light(on petrol
and diesel versions).
• Heater plugs “on”
(on diesel version)
With the ignition key in
position M, this light should
illuminate. It indicates that
the heater plugs are switched
on. It goes out as soon as
preheating is sufficient and
the engine may be started.
•Electronic incident warning
light(on petrol and diesel
versions)
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates an
electric or electronic fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer
as soon as possible.9Coolant temperature
warning light
It extinguishes as
soon as the engine starts. If it
illuminates when you are
driving, stop and let the engine
idle for a minute or two. The
temperature should drop. If it
does not, stop the engine and
check the coolant level (having
let the engine cool down). Call
for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer if necessary.
Battery charging
warning light
It should extinguish
as soon as the engine starts.
If it illuminates when you are
driving, it indicates that the
circuit is overcharging or
discharged. Stop and have the
circuit checked.


       
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FUEL TANK(continued)
Filling with fuel
Petrol version
Useunleaded fuel only.
Using leaded fuel will damage the
depollution equipment and may
lead to a loss of warranty.
To avoid the tank being filled with
leaded fuel, the filler neck has a
restrictor with a valvewhich only
allows an unleaded petrol nozzle to
be used(at the petrol pump).
- Insert the nozzle to open the valve,
asfarasitwillgo.
- Hold the nozzle in this position
while the tank is filled and then
release it.
Filling with fuel (continued)
Petrol and diesel versions
To allow room for expansion in the
fuel tank, do not top up more than
twice after the pump nozzle has cut
out automatically.
Any operation or
modification on the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit, in-
jector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the
safety risks it may cause (except
for qualified staff from the
Renault network.
Persistent fuel odour
Your vehicle has a pressurised fuel
supply system. If a persistent fuel
odour should occur, please:
• stop the vehicle if traffic
conditions allow and switch the
ignition off;
• switch on the hazard warning
lights and ask all passengers to
leave the vehicle to keep them
away from the traffic;
• do not intervene or restart before
the vehicle has been checked by
qualified Renault network staff.

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Section 2: Driving
(advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)
Running in - Ignition switch ........................................................................................................................... 2.02
Starting and stopping the engine .................................................................................................................... 2.03
Special notes on petrol versions ..................................................................................................................... 2.04
Special notes on diesel versions ..................................................................................................................... 2.05
Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.06
¬2.08
Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.09
Proactive automatic gearbox ............................................................................................................... 2.10
¬2.12
Power-assisted steering .................................................................................................................................... 2.13
Handbrake - Gear lever .................................................................................................................................... 2.13
Anti-lock braking system ................................................................................................................................. 2.14

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RUNNING IN IGNITION SWITCH
Petrol version
For the first625 miles(1,000 km), do
not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in the
highest gear or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
After 625 miles(1,000 km), you may
drive your car normally, but it is
only after 1,500 miles (3,000 km)
have been covered that you may
reasonably expect full performance.
Service intervals:refer to the vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Diesel version
For the first750 miles(1,500 km), do
not exceed 2,500 rpm. On completion
of this mileage you may drive faster,
but the vehicle will only provide top
performance after approximately
4,000 miles (6,000 km).
During the running in period, do not
accelerate hard while the engine is
still cold and do not let the engine
rev too high.
Service intervals:refer to the vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.“Stop” position and anti-theft lock
applied St
To lock, remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the latch clicks
as it engages in the steering column.
To unlock, turn the key and steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
The ignition is switched off. Any
accessories (radio...) will continue
to function.“Ignition on” position M
The ignition is on:
• petrol version:the engine may be
started
• diesel version:the heater plugs
are on.
“Start” position D
If the engine does not start, turn the
key back before activating the starter
motor again. Release the key as soon
as the engine starts.

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
Starting the engine
OVehicles with an automatic
transmission
Refer to the paragraph
“Automatic transmission” in
section 2.
Vehicles with an immobiliser
system
In very cold conditions
(temperature below than –20°C):
so that it is easier to start the
engine, switch on the ignition for
several secondsbeforestarting
the engine.
Ensure the immobiliser system is
not operational. Refer to section
1 “immobiliser system”.
OPetrol injection
Engine cold or hot
- Turn the key to the start
positionwithout accelerating
- Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
ODiesel injection
Engine cold or warm
Turn the key to the “Ignition on”
positionMand hold it there until
the preheating warning light
extinguishes (the colder the
engine, the more preheating is
required).
Turn the key to the “Start”
positionDand hold it there for
periods of a maximum of 10
seconds, until the engine starts.
In cold weather (below –10°C)
press down the clutch pedal and
accelerate fully while activating
the starter. After releasing the
key, when the engine has gained
speed, lift your foot off the
accelerator to let the engine
return to idling speed. Allow the
engine to idle for a few seconds
before removing your foot from
the clutch pedal.Hot engine
Turn the key directly to the “Start”
position. If the engine does not start
first time, repeat the operation using
preheating.
Do not allow the engine to race; let it
idle for a few moments.
Stopping the engine
With the engine idling, return the
key to the “Stop” position.
If there is a child (or animal) in the car, never leave it unattended with the key in the ignition. With the key in
the ignition it would be possible to operate the electrical equipment such as the windows and there is a risk
that the child may be seriously injured (by trapping his or her neck, arm, hand, etc.).
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely.Once the engine has stopped, the power
steering, brake servo and passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate. When the
key has been removed, the steering will lock.

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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
In very hot weather, or when the
vehicle has been parked in the sun,
openthedoorsforafewmomentsto
allow the hot air to escape before
starting off.
To lower the temperature of the
passenger compartment as quickly
as possible to the required level, use
the “Isolation of the passenger
compartment” function. Once the
required comfort level has been
reached, turn the recycling function
off.When the air conditioning is
operating, all the windows must be
closed to give the best efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, contact
your Renault Dealer.
No cool air
Check that the controls are correctly
positioned and that the fuses are in
good condition. If not, stop the air
conditioning system (warning
lightGextinguished) and call for
the assistance of a Renault Dealer.
Do not open the refrigerant
circuit. The fluid is
dangerous to the eyes and
skin.