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Redial:
Use the redial mode to call the last num\fer that was
dialled.
1. \briefly push the
\futton.
2. Select REDIAL.
3. Push the ENTER or the
\futton to redial the
last num\fer.
Make a call from the phone book:
In order to dial a contact from the phone \fook, proceed
as follows:
1. Push the
\futton.
2. Turn the MENU/VOL dial and select the corre- spondent name.
3. Push the ENTER or the
\futton in order to dial
the num\fer.
Alternatively, you can use the search mode as follows:
1. \briefly push the
\futton.
2. SEARCH appears on the display then push the ENTER \futton.
3. Select the first character of the name then the ENTER \futton.
4. The name should \fe displayed. If necessary, turn the MENU/VOL dial to select the
correct name.
5. Push the ENTER or
\futton in order to dial the
num\fer.
Calling via voice tag:
If your mo\file phone supports voice recognition, it is
possi\fle to make a call via the voice tag instead of
manual selection, provided the name and num\fer of
your contact has \feen previously marked and stored in
the phone \fook of your mo\file phone. For details, see the mo\file phone manufacturer’s owner’s manual.
In order to dial via a voice tag, proceed as follows:
1. Push the
\futton for more than 2 seconds.
2. The display shows SPEAK NOW.
3. Give your voice tag. Say the voice tag clearly and normally in the
direction of the microphone (located near the map
light) .
4. If the voice tag is correct, the phone system will dial the corresponding num\fer.
Make a call via speed dial:
To make a speed dial call using one of the assigned
preset \futtons, proceed as follows:
1. \briefly push the
\futton.
2. Push the corresponding preset \futton (1-6) . Alternatively, you can select the corresponding
preset num\fer \fy turning the MENU/VOL dial
instead of pushing the preset \futton.
3. To confirm the selection, push the
\futton to
make the call.
Receiving a call
When receiving an incoming call, the display will show
the caller identification (or NO NUM\bER) and you can:
. answer the call \fy \friefly pushing the
\futton.
. end the call after the conversation \fy pushing the
\futton.
. reject the call \fy pushing the
\futton.
Steering wheel switch for \bluetoothŠ
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The hands-free mode can \fe operated using the
controls on the steering wheel.
Volume control switch:
The volume control switch allows you to adjust the
volume of the speakers \fy pushing the + or í\futtons
*1.
Telephone button:
The
\futton*2allow you to:
. accept an incoming call \fy pushing the
\futton.
. reject an incoming call \fy pushing the
\futton
during the incoming call.
. end an active call \fy pushing the
\futton
once.
. redial the last outgoing call \fy pushing the
\futton twice.
. make a speed dial call \fy pushing the
\futton then push the scrolling (up/down) switch to
scroll through the preset \futtons for the stored
phone num\fers. To confirm the selection push the
\futton to make the call.
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Making a call
The hands-free m\fde can be \fperated \bsing theb\btt\fn \fn the a\bdi\f system.
Initiating a call:
A call can be initiated \bsing \fne \ff the f\fll\fwing
meth\fds:
.Redial
. Ph\fne b\f\fk
. Man\bal dialling
. Missed calls
. Dialled calls
. Received calls
Redial:
T\f redial \fr call the last n\bmber dialled, p\bsh the
b\btt\fn f\fr m\fre than 2 sec\fnds.
Making a call from the phone book:
Once the Bl\bet\f\fthŠc\fnnecti\fn is made between the
registered cell\blar ph\fne and the a\bdi\f system, ph\fne
b\f\fk data will be transferred a\bt\fmatically t\f the a\bdi\f
system. The transfer may take a while bef\fre c\fmple-
ti\fn.
The ph\fne b\f\fk data is available \fnly when the ph\fne
is c\fnnected t\f the system. The system d\fwnl\fads the
latest ph\fne b\f\fk data each time the ph\fne is
c\fnnected. T\f dial a c\fntact fr\fm the ph\fne b\f\fk pr\fceed as
f\fll\fws:
1. P\bsh the
b\btt\fn.
2. T\brn the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial t\f scr\fll d\fwn t\f Ph\fne B\f\fk and then p\bsh the TUNE/MENU/
ENTER dial.
3. Scr\fll d\fwn thr\f\bgh the list, select the appr\fpriate c\fntact name (highlighted) , and p\bsh the TUNE/
MENU/ENTER dial.
4. A screen will sh\fw the n\bmber t\f be dialled. If c\frrect, p\bsh the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial again
t\f dial the n\bmber.
If there are n\bmbers assigned f\fr the c\fntact’s
(h\fme) ,(cell\blar ph\fne) \fr(\fffice) , scr\fll
t\f select the appr\fpriate n\bmber t\f dial.
Alternatively, the q\bick search m\fde can be \bsed as
f\fll\fws:
1. P\bsh the
b\btt\fn.
2. T\brn the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial f\fr the first alphabetic \fr n\bmerical letter \ff the c\fntact name.
Once highlighted, p\bsh the TUNE/MENU/ENTER
dial t\f select the letter.
3. The display will sh\fw the c\frresp\fnding c\fntact name(s) . Where necessary, \bse the TUNE/MENU/
ENTER dial again t\f scr\fll f\brther f\fr the appr\f-
priate c\fntact name t\f call.
4. A screen will sh\fw the n\bmber t\f be dialled. If c\frrect, p\bsh the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial again
t\f dial the n\bmber.
Manually dialling a phone number:
WARNING:
Park the vehicle in a safe location, and apply the
parking brake before making a call.
T\f dial a ph\fne n\bmber man\bally \bse the a\bdi\f system
display (virt\bal keyb\fard pad) as f\fll\fws:
1. P\bsh the
b\btt\fn, and t\brn the TUNE/MENU/
ENTER dial t\f highlight “Call N\bmber”.
2. P\bsh the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial t\f select “Call N\bmber”.
3. T\brn the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial t\f scr\fll al\fng, and select each n\bmber \ff the ph\fne n\bmber.
Once highlighted, p\bsh the TUNE/MENU/ENTER
dial after each n\bmber selecti\fn.
T\f delete the last n\bmber entered scr\fll t\f the “/”
(Backspace) symb\fl, and \fnce highlighted p\bsh
the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial. The last n\bmber will
be deleted. P\bshing the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial
repeatedly will delete each s\bbseq\bent n\bmber.
4. After entering the last n\bmber, scr\fll t\f the “
”.
symb\fl, and p\bsh the TUNE/MENU/ENTER dial,
\fr p\bsh the
b\btt\fn t\f dial the n\bmber.
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5 Starting and driving
Break-in schedule ..................\o..................\o...............................\o................. 5-3
Before s\far\fing engine ..................\o..................\o...............................\o......... 5-3
Precau\fions when s\far\fing and dri\bing ..................\o..................\o........... 5-3Exhaus\f gas (carbon monoxide) ..................\o..................\o................ 5-3
Three-way ca\falys\f (gasoline engine model) ..................\o........... 5-4
Care when dri\bing ..................\o..................\o.....................\o..................\o........ 5-5 Engine cold s\far\f period ..................\o..................\o.....................\o......... 5-5
Loading luggage ..................\o..................\o..........................\o................. 5-5
Dri\bing in we\f condi\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......... 5-5
Dri\bing in win\fer condi\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o...... 5-5
Igni\fion swi\fch (model wi\fhou\f in\felligen\f Key sys\fem) ..................\o 5-5 Au\foma\fic Transmission (AT)/Con\finuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..................\o..................\o.....................\o................. 5-5
Manual \fransmission (MT) ..................\o..................\o..........................\o 5-5
S\feering lock ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o......... 5-6
Key posi\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o......... 5-6
Push-bu\f\fon igni\fion swi\fch (model wi\fh In\felligen\f
Key sys\fem) ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o............. 5-6 Precau\fions on push-bu\f\fon igni\fion swi\fch opera\fion ........... 5-6
In\felligen\f Key sys\fem ..................\o..................\o.....................\o............. 5-6
S\feering lock ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o......... 5-7
Igni\fion swi\fch posi\fions ..................\o..................\o.....................\o......... 5-8
In\felligen\f Key ba\f\fery discharge ..................\o..................\o............... 5-8
S\far\fing engine (model wi\fhou\f In\felligen\f Key sys\fem) ................ 5-9 Gasoline engine ..................\o..................\o...............................\o............. 5-9
Diesel engine ..................\o..................\o..................\o..................\o............. 5-9
S\far\fing engine (model wi\fh In\felligen\f Key sys\fem) ..................\o. 5-10 Gasoline engine ..................\o..................\o...............................\o.......... 5-10
Diesel engine ..................\o..................\o..................\o..................\o.......... 5-11
Dri\bing \behicle ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o.......... 5-11 Dri\bing wi\fh Au\foma\fic Transmission (AT) ..................\o............. 5-11
Dri\bing wi\fh Con\finuously Variable Transmission (CVT) ...... 5-14 Dri\bing wi\fh Manual Transmission (MT) ..................\o............... 5-17
Idling S\fop Sys\fem (if equipped for Thailand) ..................\o........... 5-19 Opera\fing Idling S\fop Sys\fem ..................\o..................\o............. 5-20
S\fop/S\far\f Sys\fem (if equipped for Europe) ..................\o.............. 5-21 Normal opera\fion ..................\o..................\o...............................\o...... 5-21
S\fop/S\far\f Sys\fem display and indica\fors ..................\o.......... 5-22
Precau\fions on S\fop/S\far\f ..................\o..................\o.................... 5-23
S\fop/S\far\f Sys\fem OFF swi\fch ..................\o..................\o........... 5-23
Vehicle Dynamic Con\frol (VDC) sys\fem (if equipped excep\f
for Europe) ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o.......... 5-24 Vehicle Dynamic Con\frol (VDC) OFF swi\fch ..................\o..... 5-24
Elec\fronic S\fabili\fy Program (ESP) Sys\fem (if equipped
for Europe) ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o.......... 5-25 Elec\fronic S\fabili\fy Program (ESP) OFF Swi\fch ................. 5-26
Speed limi\fer (if equipped for Europe) ..................\o..................\o...... 5-26 Speed limi\fer opera\fions ..................\o..................\o........................ 5-26
Cruise con\frol (if equipped) ..................\o..................\o..................\o........ 5-28 Precau\fions on cruise con\frol ..................\o..................\o.............. 5-29
Cruise con\frol opera\fions ..................\o..................\o..................\o.... 5-29
Parking ..................\o..................\o..................\o.......................\o..................\o..... 5-30
Sonar (parking sensor) sys\fem (if equipped) ..................\o............. 5-32 Parking Sensor Indica\for (if equipped) ..................\o................ 5-32
Parking space measuremen\f opera\fion (if equipped
for Europe) ..................\o..................\o.....................\o..................\o......... 5-33
Trailer \fowing ..................\o..................\o..........................\o..................\o......... 5-35
Elec\fric power s\feering sys\fem ..................\o..................\o.................... 5-35
Brake sys\fem ..................\o..................\o..................\o............................\o...... 5-36
Brake precau\fions ..................\o..................\o.....................\o.............. 5-36
Brake assis\f (if equipped) ..................\o..................\o..................\o... 5-37
An\fi-lock Braking Sys\fem (ABS) (if equipped) ..................\o.......... 5-37 Using sys\fem ..................\o..................\o.....................\o..................\o..... 5-37
Self-\fes\f fea\fure ..................\o..................\o..................\o..................... 5-37
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During the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles\f , follow these
recommen\bations to obtain maximum engine perfor-
mance an\b ensure the future reliability an\b economy of
your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommen\ba-
tions may result in shortene\b engine life an\b re\buce\b
engine performance.
.Do not \brive at a constant spee\b, either fast or
slow, for long perio\bs of time.
. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm (HR12 or
HR15 engine\f or 2,500 rpm (K9K engine\f .
. Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
. Do not start quickly.
. Do not brake har\b as much as possible.WARNING:
The driving characteristics of your vehicle will
change remarkably by any additional load and
its distribution, as well as by adding optional
equipment (trailer coupling, roof racks, etc.) .
Your driving style and speed must be adjusted
according to the circumstances. Especially when
carrying heavy loads, your speed must be
reduced adequately.
.Make sure the area aroun\b the vehicle is clear.
. Visually inspect tires for their appearance an\b
con\bition. Measure an\b check the tire pressure for
proper inflation.
. Check that all win\bows an\b lights are clean.
. A\bjust the seat an\b hea\b restraint positions.
. A\bjust the insi\be an\b outsi\be rearview mirror
positions.
. Fasten your seat belt an\b ask all passengers to \bo
the same.
. Check that all \boors are close\b.
. Check the operation of the warning lights when
the ignition switch is turne\b to the “ON” position.
. Maintenance items in the “8. Maintenance an\b \bo-
it-yourself” section shoul\b be checke\b perio\bi-
cally.
WARNING:
.Never leave children or adults who would
normally require the support of others alone
in your vehicle. Pets should not be left alone
either. They could unknowingly activate
switches or controls and inadvertently be-
come involved in a serious accident and
injure themselves. On hot, sunny days,
temperatures in a closed vehicle could
quickly become high enough to cause se-
vere or possibly fatal illness to people or
animals.
. Properly secure all luggage to help prevent it
from sliding or shifting. Do not place lug-
gage higher than the seatbacks. In a sudden
stop or collision, unsecured luggage could
cause personal injury.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxi\be\f
WARNING:
.Do not breathe exhaust gas; it contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide is dangerous. It can cause
unconsciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes are
entering the vehicle, drive with all windows
fully open, and have the vehicle inspected
immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed spaces such
as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the engine
running for an extended period of time.
Starting and driving5-3
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING
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ignition switch position will change to “ACC”.
NOTE:
.When the ignition switch is pushed to the
“ACC” or“ON” position or the engine is
started by the above procedures, the Intel-
ligent Key battery discharge indicator ap-
pears (on the Vehicle information display) or
the Intelligent Key system warning light may
blink in yellow (on the meter) even if the
Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. This is
not a malfunction. To stop the warning light
from blinking, touch the ignition switch with
the Intelligent Key again.
. If the Intelligent Key battery discharge
indicator appears (on the Vehicle informa-
tion display) or the Intelligent Key system
warning light in the meter is blinking in
green, replace the battery as soon as
possible. (See “Battery”(P.8-23) .)GA\fOLI\bE E\bGI\bE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the foot brake pedal.
3.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (Park) or “\b”
(\beutral) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the selector lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “\b” (\beutral) position,
and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is depressed.
4. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “\fTART”
position.
5. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
If the engine is very hard to start in extremely cold
or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and
hold it to help start the engine.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 10
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
. If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables, the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
6. Allow the engine to idle for at least 30 seconds after starting the engine to warm-up. Drive at
moderate speeds for a short distance first,
especially in cold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
DIE\fEL E\bGI\bE
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Depress the foot brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever to the “\b” (\beutral) position,and depress the clutch pedal to the floor while
starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the “O\b” position and wait until the glow plug indicator light
turns
off.
5. Crank the engine with your foot off the accelerator pedal by turning the ignition switch to the “\fTART”
position.
6. Immediately release the ignition switch when the engine starts. If the engine starts, but fails to run,
repeat the above procedures.
CAUTION:
.Do not operate the starter for more than 20
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, turn the ignition switch off and wait 20
seconds before cranking the engine again.
Otherwise, the starter could be damaged.
Starting and driving5-9
STARTING ENGINE (model without
Intelligent Key system)
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5-10Starting and driving
.If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
7. Allow the engine to idle for \ft le\fst 30 seconds \ffter st\frting the engine to w\fr\b-up. Drive \ft
\boder\fte speeds for \f short dist\fnce first,
especi\flly in cold we\fther.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
GASOLINE ENGINE
1. Apply the p\frking br\fke.
2.Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously
Variable Transmission (CVT) model:
Move the selector lever to the “P” (P\frk) or the “N”
(Neutr\fl) position.
The starter is designed to operate only when
the selector lever is in the proper position.
Manual Transmission (MT) model:
Move the shift lever to the “N” (Neutr\fl) position.
The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the ignition switch to the “ON” position. Depress the br\fke ped\fl (AT/CVT \bodel) or the
clutch ped\fl (MT \bodel) \fnd push the ignition
switch to st\frt the engine.
To st\frt the engine i\b\bedi\ftely, push \fnd rele\fse
the ignition switch while depressing the br\fke
ped\fl or clutch ped\fl with the ignition switch in
\fny position.
4. I\b\bedi\ftely rele\fse the ignition switch when the engine st\frts. If the engine st\frts, but f\fils to run,
repe\ft the \fbove procedures.
If the engine is very h\frd to st\frt in extre\bely cold
or hot we\fther, depress the \fcceler\ftor ped\fl \fnd
hold it. Push the ignition switch for up to 15
seconds while holding. Rele\fse the \fcceler\ftor
ped\fl when the engine st\frts.CAUTION:
.As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
. Do not operate the starter for more than 15
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait 10 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged.
. If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
5. Allow the engine to idle for \ft le\fst 30 seconds \ffter st\frting the engine to w\fr\b-up. Drive \ft
\boder\fte speeds for \f short dist\fnce first,
especi\flly in cold we\fther.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the engine, \bove the selector lever to the“P” (P\frk) position (AT/CVT \bodel) or \bove the
shift lever to the “N” (Neutr\fl) position (MT \bodel) ,
\fpply the p\frking br\fke \fnd push the ignition
switch to the “OFF” position.
STARTING ENGINE (model with
Intelligent Key system)
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DIESEL ENGINE
1. Apply the park\fng brake.
\b. Move the sh\fft lever to the “N” (Neutral) pos\ft\fon.The starter is designed to not operate unless
the clutch pedal is fully depressed.
The Intelligent Key must be carried when
operating the ignition switch.
3. Push the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch to the “ON” pos\ft\fon and wa\ft unt\fl the glow plug \fnd\fcator l\fght turns off.
Depress the clutch pedal and push the \fgn\ft\fon
sw\ftch to start the eng\fne.
To start the eng\fne \fmmed\fately, push and release
the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch wh\fle depress\fng the clutch
pedal w\fth the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch \fn any pos\ft\fon.
4. Immed\fately release the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch when the eng\fne starts. If the eng\fne starts, but fa\fls to run,
repeat the above procedures.
If the eng\fne \fs very hard to start \fn extremely cold
or hot weather, depress the accelerator pedal and
hold \ft. Push the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch for up to 15
seconds wh\fle hold\fng. Release the accelerator
pedal when the eng\fne starts.
CAUTION:
.As soon as the engine has started, release
the ignition switch immediately.
. Do not operate the starter for more than 20
seconds at a time. If the engine does not
start, push the ignition switch to the “OFF”
position and wait 20 seconds before crank-
ing the engine again. Otherwise, the starter
could be damaged. .
If it becomes necessary to start the engine
with a booster battery and jumper cables,
the instructions and cautions contained in
the “6. In case of emergency” section should
be carefully followed.
5. Allow the eng\fne to \fdle for at least 30 seconds after start\fng the eng\fne to warm-up. Dr\fve at
moderate speeds for a short d\fstance f\frst,
espec\fally \fn cold weather.
CAUTION:
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the
engine is warming up.
6. To stop the eng\fne, move the sh\fft lever to the “N”(Neutral) pos\ft\fon, apply the park\fng brake and
push the \fgn\ft\fon sw\ftch to the “OFF” pos\ft\fon.
DRIVING WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION (AT)
The Automat\fc Transm\fss\fon (AT) \fn your veh\fcle \fs
electron\fcally controlled to produce max\fmum power
and smooth operat\fon.
The recommended operat\fng procedures for th\fs
transm\fss\fon are shown on the follow\fng pages. Follow
these procedures for max\fmum veh\fcle performance
and dr\fv\fng enjoyment.
CAUTION:
.The cold engine idle speed is high, so use
caution when shifting the transmission into
a forward or reverse position before the
engine has warmed up.
. Avoid revving up the engine while the
vehicle is stopped. This could cause unex-
pected vehicle movement.
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of control.
. Never shift to either the “P” (Park) or “R”
(Reverse) position while the vehicle is mov-
ing. This could cause serious damage to the
transmission.
. Start the engine in either the “P” (Park) or
“N” (Neutral) position. The engine will not
start in any other position. If it does, have
your vehicle checked by a RENAULT dealer.
. Shift into the “P” (Park) position and apply
the parking brake when at a standstill for
longer than a short waiting period.
. Keep the engine at idling speed while
shifting from the “N” (Neutral) position to
any driving position.
Starting and driving5-11
DRIVING VEHICLE
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5. Place the ignition switch in the “ON” \fosition tounlock the steering wheel.
\bhe vehicle may be moved to the desired location.
Re\flace the removed shift lock release cover after the
o\feration.
For model with Intelligent Key system: If the battery is
discharged com\fletely, the steering wheel cannot be
unlocked. Do not move the vehicle with the steering
wheel locked.
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the “P”
(Park) \fosition, have a RENAUL\b dealer check the
CV\b system as soon as \fossible.
WARNING:
If the selector lever cannot be moved from the
“P” (Park) position while the engine is running
and the brake pedal is depressed, the stop lights
may not work. Malfunctioning stop lights could
cause an accident injuring yourself and others.
High fluid tem\ferature \frotection mode
\bhis transmission has a high fluid tem\ferature \frotec-
tion mode. If the fluid tem\ferature becomes too high
(for exam\fle, when climbing stee\f grades in high
tem\ferature with heavy loads, such as when towing a
trailer) , engine \fower and, under some conditions,
vehicle s\feed will be decreased automatically to
reduce the chance of transmission damage. Vehicle
s\feed can be controlled with the accelerator \fedal,
but engine and vehicle s\feed may be limited.
Fail-safe
When the fail-safe o\feration occurs, the CV\b will not
be shifted to the selected driving \fosition.
If the vehicle is driven under extreme conditions,
such as excessive wheel spinning and subse-
quent hard braking, the fail-safe system may be
activated. This will occur even if all electrical
circuits are functioning properly. In this case,
place the ignition switch in the “OFF”position
and wait for 10 seconds. Then turn the ignition
switch back to the “ON”position. The vehicle
should return to its normal operating condition.
If it does not return to its normal operating
condition, have a RENAULT dealer check the
transmission and repair it if necessary.
WARNING:
When the fail-safe operation occurs, vehicle
speed may be gradually reduced. The reduced
speed may be lower than other traffic, which
could increase the chance of a collision. Be
especially careful when driving. If necessary, pull
to the side of the road at a safe place and allow
the transmission to return to normal operation,
or have it repaired if necessary.
DRIVING WI\bH MANUAL \bRANSMISSION
(M\b)
WARNING:
. Do not downshift abruptly on slippery roads.
This may cause a loss of vehicle control.
. Do not over-rev the engine when shifting to
a lower gear. This may cause a loss of
vehicle control or engine damage.
CAUTION:
.Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal
while driving. This may damage the clutch
system.
. Fully depress the clutch pedal before shift-
ing to help prevent transmission damage.
. Stop the vehicle completely before shifting
into the “R” (Reverse) position.
. When the vehicle is stopped for a period of
time, for example waiting at stoplights, shift
to the “N” (Neutral) position and release the
clutch pedal with the foot brake pedal
depressed.
. Do not shift to the "N" (Neutral) position
while driving. Doing so may result in an
accident due to loss of engine braking.
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WARNING:
.The VDC system is designed to help improve
driving stability but does not prevent acci-
dents due to abrupt steering operation at
high speeds or due to careless or dangerous
driving techniques. Reduce vehicle speed
and be especially careful when driving and
cornering on slippery surfaces and always
drive carefully.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars, bushings and
wheels are not RENAULT-approved or are
extremely deteriorated, the VDC system may
not operate properly. This could adversely
affect vehicle handling performance, and the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If engine related parts such as a muffler are
not standard equipment or are extremely
deteriorated, the “VDC OFF” indicator or
“ SLIP ”indicator or both indicator lights
may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the VDC
system may not operate properly and the
“VDC OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads. .
When driving on unstable surfaces such as a
turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the “VDC
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than those recom-
mended are used, the VDC system may not
operate properly and “VDC OFF”indicator or
“SLIP” indicator or both indicator lights may
illuminate.
. The VDC system is not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snowcovered road.
When accelerating or \friving on slipper\b surfaces, the
tires ma\b spin or sli\fe. With the Vehicle D\bnamic
Control (VDC) s\bstem, sensors \fetect these move-
ments an\f control the braking an\f engine output to
help improve vehicle stabilit\b.
. When the VDC s\bstem is operating, the “SLIP”
in\ficator in the instrument panel blinks.
. If the “SLIP” in\ficator blinks, the roa\f con\fitions
are slipper\b. Be sure to a\fjust \bour spee\f an\f
\friving to these con\fitions. Be sure to \frive
carefull\b. (See “Slip in\ficator light” (P.2-17)
an\f“Vehicle D\bnamic Control (VDC) off in\ficator
light” (P.2-18) .)
. In\ficator light
If a malfunction occurs in the s\bstem, the “SLIP”
an\f “VDC OFF” in\ficator lights illuminate in the
instrument panel. As long as these in\ficators are
illuminate\f, the VDC s\bstem function is cancele\f.
The VDC s\bstem uses a Brake Limite\f Slip Differential
(BLSD) function to improve vehicle traction. The BLSD
s\bstem works when one of the \friving wheels is
spinning on a slipper\b surface. The BLSD s\bstem
brakes the spinning wheel, which \fistributes the \friving power to the other \frive wheel. If the vehicle
is operate\f with the VDC OFF switch pushe\f an\f the
VDC s\bstem turne\f off, all VDC s\bstems will be turne\f
off. The BLSD s\bstem will still operate with the VDC
s\bstem off. If the BLSD s\bstem is activate\f, the “SLIP”
in\ficator light will blink an\f \bou ma\b hear a clunk noise
an\f/or feel a pulsation in the foot brake pe\fal. This is
normal an\f is not an in\fication of a malfunction. While
the VDC s\bstem is operating, \bou ma\b feel a pulsation
in the foot brake pe\fal an\f hear a noise or feel a
vibration from un\fer the hoo\f. This is normal an\f
in\ficates that the VDC s\bstem is working properl\b.
The VDC s\bstem computer has a built-in \fiagnostic
feature that tests the s\bstem each time \bou start the
engine an\f move the vehicle at a low spee\f forwar\f or
backwar\f. When the self-test occurs, \bou ma\b hear a
“clunk” noise an\f/or feel a pulsation in the foot brake
pe\fal. This is normal an\f is not an in\fication of a
malfunction.
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC) OFF
SWITCH
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The vehicle shoul\f be \friven with the Vehicle D\bnamic
Control (VDC) s\bstem ON for most \friving con\fitions.
When the vehicle is stuck in mu\f or snow, the VDC
VEHICLE DYNAMIC CONTROL (VDC)
SYSTEM (if equipped except for
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system reduces the engine output to reduce wheel
spin. The engine speed will \fe reduced even if the
accelerator is depressed to the floor. \bf maximum
engine power is needed to free a stuck vehicle, turn
the VDC system off.
To turn off the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system,
push the VDC OFF switch. The
indicator light will
illuminate on.
Push the VDC OFF switch again or restart the engine
to turn ON the system.
WARNING:
. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) sys-
tem is designed to help improve driving
stability but does not prevent accidents due
to abrupt steering operation at high speeds
or due to careless or dangerous driving
techniques. Reduce vehicle speed and be
especially careful when driving and corner-
ing on slippery surfaces and always drive
carefully.
. If engine related parts such as a muffler are
not standard equipment or the “ESP OFF”
indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both indica-
tor lights may illuminate.
. Do not modify the vehicle’s suspension. If
suspension parts such as shock absorbers,
struts, springs, stabilizer bars and bushings
are not RENAULT approved or are extremely
deteriorated the ESP system may not oper-
ate properly. This could adversely affect
vehicle handling performance, and the
“ESP OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate.
. If brake related parts such as brake pads,
rotors and calipers are not standard equip-
ment or are extremely deteriorated, the “ESP
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate.
. When driving on extremely inclined surfaces
such as higher banked corners, the ESP
system may not operate properly and the
“ESP OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or
both indicator lights may illuminate. Do not
drive on these types of roads. .
When driving on unstable surfaces such as a
turntable, ferry, elevator or ramp, the “ESP
OFF” indicator or “SLIP”indicator or both
indicator lights may illuminate. This is not a
malfunction. Restart the engine after driving
onto a stable surface.
. If wheels or tires other than those recom-
mended are used, the ESP system may not
operate properly and “SLIP”indicator light
may illuminate.
. The ESP system is not a substitute for winter
tires or tire chains on a snow-covered road.
. When the ESP system is operating, the “SL\bP”
indicator
in the instrument panel \flinks.
. \bf the “SL\bP” indicator \flinks, the road conditions
are slippery. Be sure to adjust your speed and
driving to these conditions. Be sure to drive
carefully. (See “Slip indicator light” (P.2-17) and
“Electronic Sta\fility Program (ESP) off indicator
light” (P.2-16) .)
. \bndicator light
\bf a malfunction occurs in the system, the “SL\bP”
indicator lights illuminate in the instrument
panel. As long as these indicators are illuminated,
the ESP system function is canceled.
The ESP system uses a Brake Limited Slip Differential
(BLSD) function to improve vehicle traction. The BLSD
system works when one of the driving wheels is
spinning on a slippery surface. The BLSD system
\frakes the spinning wheel, which distri\futes the
driving power to the other drive wheel. \bf the vehicle
is operated with the ESP system turned off, all ESP
system functions will \fe turned off.
The BLSD system and ABS will still operate with the
ESP system off. \bf the BLSD system is activated, the
“SL\bP” indicator light will \flink and you may hear a
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ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM
(ESP) SYSTEM (if equipped for
Europe)
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