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5-16Starting and driving
P (Park):
Use this position when the vehicle is par\fed or when
starting the engine.Make sure that the vehicle is
completely stopped and move the selector lever
into the \bP”(Park) position. Apply the par\fing
bra\fe. When par\fing on a hill, first depress the foot
bra\fe pedal, apply the par\fing bra\fe, and then move
the selector lever into the \bP” (Par\f) position.
R (Reverse):
Use this position to bac\f up. Ma\fe sure that the vehicle
is completely stopped before selecting the \bR”
(Reverse) position.
N (Neutral):
Neither the forward nor reverse gear is engaged. The
engine can be started in this position. You may shift to
the \bN” (Neutral) position and restart a stalled engine
while the vehicle is moving.
D (Drive):
Use this position for all normal forward driving.
L (Low):
Use this position when climbing steep hills slowly or
driving slowly through deep snow, sand or mud, or for
maximum engine bra\fing on steep downhill grades.SPORT mode switch
JVC0027XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) modelTo select the SPORT mode, push the SPORT mode
switch with the selector lever in the \bD” (Drive)
position. The SPORT mode indicator light
in the
meter panel illuminates. To turn off the SPORT mode,
push the SPORT mode switch again. The SPORT
mode indicator light will turn off. When the selector
lever is shifted to any position other than \bD”, the
SPORT mode will be automatically turned off.
“OFF” position:
For normal driving and fuel economy, use the \bOFF”
position.
“ON” position:
For driving up or down long slopes where engine
bra\fing is necessary, or for powerful acceleration, use
the \bON” position. The transmission will automatically
select a different gear ratio, allowing the engine to
provide high output.
When driving conditions change, push the switch to
turn the SPORT mode off.
Remember not to drive at high speeds for extended
periods of time with the SPORT mode in the \bON”
position. This reduces fuel economy.
Accelerator downshift - in the \bD” position -
For passing or climbing hills, depress the accelerator
pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission down
into a lower gear, depending on the vehicle speed.
Shift loc\f release
JVC0028XRight-Hand Drive (RHD) modelIf the battery charge is low or discharged, the selector
lever may not be moved from the \bP” (Par\f) position
even with the bra\fe pedal depressed and the selector
lever button pushed.
To move the selector lever, perform the following
procedure:
1. Model with Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the \bOFF” or \bLOCK”
position.
Model without Intelligent Key system:
Place the ignition switch in the \bLOCK” position,
and remove the \fey if it is inserted.
2. Apply the par\fing bra\fe.
3. Depress the shift loc\f release button.
4. Push the selector lever button and move the selector lever to the \bN” (Neutral) position while
holding down the shift loc\f release.
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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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5-18Starting and driving
Starting vehicle
1. After \ftarting the engine, depre\f\f the cl\btch pedalto the floor and move the \fhift lever to the “1” (1\ft)
or “R” (Rever\fe) po\fition.
2. Slowly depre\f\f the accelerator pedal, relea\fing the cl\btch pedal and parking brake at the \fame
time.
Shifting gear
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To change gear\f, or when \bp\fhifting or down\fhifting,
f\blly depre\f\f the cl\btch pedal, \fhift into the appropriate
gear, then \flowly and \fmoothly relea\fe the cl\btch
pedal.
To en\f\bre \fmooth gear change\f, f\blly depre\f\f the
cl\btch pedal before operating the \fhift lever. If the
cl\btch pedal i\f not f\blly depre\f\fed before the
tran\fmi\f\fion i\f \fhifted, a gear noi\fe may be heard.
Tran\fmi\f\fion damage co\bld occ\br.
Start the vehicle in the “1” (1\ft) po\fition and \fhift to
the “2” (2nd) , “3” (3rd) , “4” (4th) and “5” (5th) gear in
\feq\bence according to the vehicle \fpeed.
Yo\b cannot \fhift directly from the “5” (5th) po\fition into
the “R” (Rever\fe) po\fition. Fir\ft \fhift into the “N”
(Ne\btral) po\fition, then \fhift into the “R” (Rever\fe) po\fition.
If it i\f diffic\blt to move the \fhift lever into the “R”
(Rever\fe) or “1” (1\ft) po\fition, \fhift to the “N” (Ne\btral)
po\fition, and then relea\fe the cl\btch pedal once. F\blly
depre\f\f the cl\btch pedal again and \fhift into “R” or “1”.
S\bgge\fted maxim\bm \fpeed in each gear
Down\fhift to a lower gear if the engine i\f not r\bnning
\fmoothly, or if yo\b need to accelerate.
Do not exceed the maxim\bm \f\bgge\fted \fpeed (\fhown
below) in any gear. For level road driving, \b\fe the
highe\ft gear \f\bgge\fted for that \fpeed. Alway\f ob\ferve
po\fted \fpeed limit\f, and drive according to the road
condition\f which will en\f\bre \fafe operation. Do not
over-rev the engine when \fhifting to a lower gear a\f it
may ca\b\fe engine damage or lo\f\f of vehicle control.
HR12DE engine model (for Thailand, Pakistan,
Australia and New Zealand):
km/h (MPH)
1\ft 43 (27)
2nd 79 (49)
3rd 116 (72)
4th 157 (97)
5th — (—)HR12DE engine model (for India and South
Africa):
km/h (MPH)
1\ft 47 (29)
2nd 86 (53)
3rd 126 (78)
4th 160 (99)
5th — (—)
HR12DE engine model (for Europe)/HR15DE
engine model (for China): km/h (MPH)
1\ft 51 (32)
2nd 93 (58)
3rd 137 (85)
4th 174 (108)
5th — (—)
HR15DE engine model (for Australia, New Zeal-
and and South Africa): km/h (MPH)
1\ft 44 (27)
2nd 79 (49)
3rd 117 (73)
4th 158 (98)
5th — (—)
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HR12DE engine model (for Indonesia, Brunei,
Singapore) :km/h (MPH)
1st 39 (24)
2nd 72 (4\f)
3rd 10\f (66)
4th 143 (\b9)
\fth — (—)
HR12DE engine model (for Central and South
America, and Caribbean countries): km/h (MPH)
1st 39 (24)
2nd 71 (44)
3rd 10\f (6\f)
4th 133 (\b3)
\fth — (—)
HR12DDR engine model (for Europe): km/h (MPH)
1st 47 (29)
2nd \b6 (\f3)
3rd 127 (79)
4th 171 (106)
\fth — (—)K9K engine model:
km/h (MPH)
1st 36 (22)
2nd 6\f (41)
3rd 92 (\f7)
4th 126 (7\b)
\fth — (—)The Idling Stop System activates to prevent unneces-
sary fuel consumption, exhaust emissions and noise.
.
When you stop the vehicle, the engine is turned
off automatically.
. When you start the vehicle again, the engine is
turned on automatically.
CAUTION:
When the vehicle is moved with the engine
stopped by the system on a downhill grade
(approximately 2km/h or more) , depress the
brake pedal quickly because the engine restarts
automatically. This may lead to an accident.
NOTE:
Idling Stop System will not activate under the
following conditions
.when the engine is kept idling without any driving
after the engine is turned on.
. when the engine coolant temperature is low.
. when the battery capacity is low.
. when the battery temperature is low or extremely
high.
. when the vehicle is moved.
. when a negative pressure booster decreases.
. when the engine hood is opened with the engine
running.
. when the engine is turned on with the engine hood
open.
. when the steering wheel is operated.
. when Idling Stop System indicator blinks at a low
speed.
. when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
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IDLING STOP SYSTEM (if equipped
for Thailand)
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5-20Starting and driving
.when the selector lever is in the "R" (Reverse\f
position.
. when the rear \befogger is turne\b on.
. when the air con\bitioner is turne\b on.
. when the Electric power steering warning light or
the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS\f warning light
(if equippe\b\f illuminate.
. when the brake pe\bal is not \bepresse\b.
. when stopping the vehicle on sloping roa\bs.
. when the power consumption is large.
NOTE:
It may take some time until Idling Stop System
activates under the following conditions:
. when the battery is \bischarge\b.
. when the outsi\be temperature is low.
. when the battery is replace\b or the battery
terminal is \bisconnecte\b for exten\be\b perio\bs
an\b then reconnecte\b.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart with releasing the
brake pedal while Idling Stop System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
. when the selector lever is in the "P" (Park\f
position.
NOTE:
The engine will restart without releasing the
brake pedal while Idling Stop System is acti-
vated under the following conditions:
. when the rear \befogger is turne\b on.
. when the air con\bitioner is turne\b on.
. when the accelerator pe\bal is \bepresse\b. .
when the steering wheel is operate\b.
. when the battery capacity is low.
. when the power consumption is large.
. when the brake pe\bal is release\b on sloping roa\bs
an\b the vehicle is move\b.
. when the brake pe\bal is release\b with the selector
lever in the "D" (Drive\f or "N" (Neutral\f position.
. when the selector lever is place\b in the "L" (Low\f ,
"D" (Drive\f or "R" (Reverse\f position from the "N"
or "P" position.
. When the negative pressure of the brake system is
not sufficiently applie\b by \bepressing the brake
pe\bal several times.
Use this system while waiting at stoplight, etc. When
the vehicle is stoppe\b for long perio\bs of time, turn off
the engine.
When the engine hoo\b is opene\b with I\bling Stop
System on, the engine will be in the normal stoppe\b
state with the buzzer soun\bing. In this case, restart the
engine with the ignition switch.
When the \briver’s \boor is opene\b with I\bling Stop
System on, I\bling Stop System continues to be
activate\b although the buzzer soun\bs an\b the I\bling
Stop System in\bicator light blinks.
OPERATING IDLING STOP SYSTEM
NOTE:
. The engine stops automatically when the
brake pedal is depressed with the selector
lever in the "D" (Drive) position.
. When the brake pedal is released, the
engine restarts automatically.
. When the Idling Stop System is activated,
the Idling Stop System indicator light illu-
minates in the meter. .
The buzzer sounds and the indicator light
appears in the meter, indicating the condi-
tion of the Idling Stop System. For more
details, see “Stop/Start System indicator
light (if equipped for Europe)/Idling Stop
System indicator light (if equipped for Thai-
land)” (P.2-18) or “Idling Stop System remin-
der buzzer (if equipped for Thailand)” (P.2-
19) .
. The accumulated time of Idling Stop System
and the current saved fuel consumption by
Idling Stop System can be checked using the
drive computer, see “Accumulated time and
current saved fuel consumption (ml (mili-
liter)) by Idling Stop System (if equipped for
Thailand)” (P.2-27) .
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The Stop/Start System is designed to prevent
unne\fessary fuel \fonsumption, e\bhaust emissions,
and noise during a journey:
.When the vehi\fle \fomes to rest the engine is
automati\fally stopped.
. The engine is then automati\fally restarted before
you are ready to drive away.
CAUTION:
At the end of the journey the engine must be
stopped and ignition switch be turned off. Lock
the vehicle as normal. Turning the ignition OFF
will shut down all electrical systems. Failure to
do this may result in a flat battery.
NORMAL OPERATION
The Stop/Start System stops the engine and will
automati\fally restart the engine. The Stop/Start
indi\fator light is shown in the meter.
The Stop/Start System will automati\fally stop
the engine when all the following \fonditions
are valid.
For MT model
.The shift lever is in Neutral position.
. The \flut\fh pedal is fully released.
. The vehi\fle speed is below about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The Intelligent Key is in the vehi\fle.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
For CVT model
. The sele\ftor lever is in the "D" (Drive) or "N"
(Neutral) position. .
The brake pedal is depressed.
. The vehi\fle is stopped.
. The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
. The driver’s door is \flosed.
NOTE:
The following conditions must also be satisfied
before the engine is automatically stopped. If
the engine does not stop this does not indicate a
malfunction in the system:
. The engine coolant temperature is at normal
operating levels.
. The vehicle has driven some distance since
engine start.
. The battery voltage and temperature are
within normal levels.
. The hood is closed.
. The steering wheel is not being turned.
. The system is not in front defogger mode.
(automatic air conditioner)
. The mode dial is not in front defogger mode.
(manual air conditioner)
. The rear window defogger is not operated.
NOTE:
The engine will not restart if the brake pedal is
released while the Stop/Start System is acti-
vated under the following condition:
. The selector lever is in the "P" (Park) position
(for CVT model) .
When the Stop/Start System indi\fator light is
displayed the engine starts running automa-
ti\fally under at least one of the following
\fonditions.
.The \flut\fh pedal is depressed (for MT model) .
. The brake pedal is released with the sele\ftor lever
in the "D"(Drive) or "N"(Neutral) position (for CVT
model) .
. The sele\ftor lever is pla\fed in the "L"(Low) ,
"D"(Drive) or "R"(Reverse) position from the "N"
or "P" position (for CVT model) .
. The driver’s seat belt is unfastened, or the driver’s
door is open (for CVT model) .
. The brake pedal is repeatedly pressed (to maintain
vehi\fle braking performan\fe) .
. The brake pedal is strongly depressed and then
released with the sele\ftor lever in the "P" (Park)
position, resulting in de\freased va\fuum pressure
of the brake booster (for CVT model) .
. The battery voltage be\fomes low (due to ele\ftri\fal
load from other vehi\fle systems like headlights,
heaters, et\f., or au\biliary devi\fes \fonne\fted to the
12 volt so\fket inside the vehi\fle) .
. The vehi\fle speed is above about 2 km/h (1
MPH) .
. The system is in front defogger mode. (automati\f
air \fonditioner)
. The mode dial is in front defogger mode. (manual
air \fonditioner)
. The rear window defogger is operated.
NOTE:
The following conditions will prevent the Stop/
Start System from automatically restarting the
engine. Starting the engine by the ignition
switch is then necessary:
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STOP/START SYSTEM (if equipped
for Europe)
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5-22Starting and driving
.The driver ’s seat belt is unfastened, or
driver’s door is open (for MT model) .
. The hood is open.
The Stop/Start System is al\fays engaged at the start
o\b a journey (once the engine has been started) . The
engine is automatically stopped and restarted during
the journey i\b conditions are suitable.
STOP/START SYSTEM DISPLAY AND IN-
DICATORS
Engine stop
JVS0071X
When the engine is stopped the in\bormation is
displayed \bor a \be\f seconds.
Vehicle information display: 1. Engine stop guidance
Instrument panel: 2. Stop/Start System indicator light
See “Vehicle in\bormation display” (P.2-20) about the
display. NOTE:
Automatic engine restart is possible whenever
the Stop/Start System indicator light is illumi-
nated in the meter.
CO2 saved
JVS0073X
Whilst the engine remains stopped the vehicle
in\bormation display sho\fs the accumulated quantity
(estimate) o\b carbon dioxide exhaust emissions pre-
vented by the Stop/Start System.
Vehicle information display:
1. CO2 saved in\bormation
Instrument panel: 2. Stop/Start System indicator light
. Push and hold the
button to reset the [CO2
Saved] value.
. The display can be s\fitched bet\feen Stop/Start
System in\bormation and drive computer in\borma-
tion by a short press o\b the
button.
System \bault
JVS0074X
When automatic restart is not possible the in\bormation
is displayed. The engine must be started by turning or
pushing the ignition s\fitch.
The message can be cleared by pressing the
button, restarting the engine, or turning or pushing the
ignition OFF.
Key LOCK \farning
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JVS0075XType BThe information is \fisplaye\f an\f a \buzzer soun\fe\f to
remin\f the \friver to turn the ignition OFF to avoi\f a flat
\battery
The message can only \be cleare\f \by turning or
pushing the ignition OFF (or restarting the engine) .
PRECAUTIONS ON STOP/START
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The message is \fisplaye\f when there may \be some-
thing wrong with the Stop/Start System. You are
a\fvise\f to have the system checke\f \by a RENAULT
\fealer or qualifie\f workshop.Vehicle information display:
1. System fault warning
Instrument panel: 2. Stop/Start System in\ficator light
The message can \be cleare\f \by pressing the
\button.
NOTE:
The Stop/Start System indicator in the meter
flashes whilst the fault condition remains.
STOP/START SYSTEM OFF SWITCH
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The system can \be temporarily \fisengage\f \by press-
ing the Stop/Start System OFF switch. Pressing the
\button a secon\f time will re-engage the Stop/Start
System.
. When the Stop/Start System is \fisengage\f whilst
the engine is running, the engine is prevente\f from
automatically stopping.
. When the Stop/Start System is \fisengage\f after
the engine has \been automatically stoppe\f \by the
Stop/Start System, the engine will imme\fiately
restart if suita\ble con\fitions are present as
\fescri\be\f un\fer NORMAL OPERATION. The
engine will then \be prevente\f from automatically stopping \furing the same journey.
. Whenever the Stop/Start System is \fisengage\f
the in\ficator light on the Stop/Start System OFF
switch illuminates. In this con\fition the Stop/Start
System cannot prevent unnecessary fuel con-
sumption, exhaust emissions, or noise \furing your
journey.
NOTE:
The following messages may be displayed for a
few seconds in the vehicle information display
when the Stop/Start System OFF switch is
pressed.
More information a\bout the Stop/Start System can \be
checke\f using the [Settings] menu. (See “Vehicle
information \fisplay” (P.2-20) a\bout the \fisplay.)
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5-24Starting and driving
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.
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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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(ESP) SYSTEM (if equipped for
Europe)
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