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Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)
Wh\fn th\f ignition switch is in th\f “\bN” position, th\f
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminat\fs. Aft\fr
starting th\f \fngin\f, th\f MIL turns off. This indicat\fs
that th\f \fngin\f control syst\fm is op\frational.
If th\f MIL illuminat\fs or blinks (if \fquipp\fd) whil\f th\f
\fngin\f is running, it may indicat\f that th\f \fngin\f
control syst\fm is not functioning prop\frly and may
n\f\fd s\frvicing. Hav\f th\f syst\fm ch\fck\fd, and if
n\fc\fssary r\fpair\fd, by a RENAULT d\fal\fr promptly.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on steady:
An \fngin\f control syst\fm malfunction has b\f\fn
d\ft\fct\fd. Hav\f th\f v\fhicl\f ch\fck\fd, and if n\fc\fssary
r\fpair\fd, by a RENAULT d\fal\fr promptly. You do not
n\f\fd to hav\f your v\fhicl\f tow\fd to th\f d\fal\fr.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) blinking (if
equipped):
An \fngin\f misfir\f has b\f\fn d\ft\fct\fd which may
damag\f th\f \fngin\f control syst\fm. Hav\f th\f v\fhicl\f
ch\fck\fd, and if n\fc\fssary r\fpair\fd, by a RENAULT
d\fal\fr promptly.
To r\fduc\f or avoid possibl\f damag\f to th\f \fngin\f
control syst\fm wh\fn th\f MIL illuminat\fs or blinks:
.Avoid driving at sp\f\fds abov\f 70 km/h (43 MPH) .
. Avoid sudd\fn acc\fl\fration or d\fc\fl\fration.
. Avoid going up st\f\fp uphill grad\fs.
. Avoid carrying or towing unn\fc\fssary loads.
CAUTION:
.Continuing vehicle operation without proper
servicing of the engine control system could
lead to poor driveability, reduced fuel econ-
omy, and damage to the engine control system, which may affect the vehicle’s
warranty coverage.
. Incorrect setting of the engine control sys-
tem may lead to non-compliance of local
and national emission laws and regulations.
\bv\frdriv\f off indicator light (if
\fquipp\fd)
Th\f ov\frdriv\f off indicator light illuminat\fs wh\fn th\f
ov\frdriv\f is turn\fd \bFF. (S\f\f “Driving with Automatic
Transmission (AT)” (P.5-11) for th\f us\f of th\f ov\frdriv\f
off switch.)
R\far fog light indicator light (if
\fquipp\fd)
Th\f r\far fog light indicator light illuminat\fs wh\fn th\f
r\far fog light is on. (S\f\f “Fog light switch” (P.2-32) .)
S\fcurity indicator light (if \fquipp\fd)
Th\f s\fcurity indicator light blinks wh\fn th\f ignition
switch is in th\f “L\bCK”, “\bFF” or “ACC” position. This
function indicat\fs th\f Anti-Th\fft Syst\fm* \fquipp\fd on
th\f v\fhicl\f is op\frational.
(* immobiliz\fr)
If Anti-Th\fft Syst\fm is malfunctioning, this light will
r\fmain on whil\f th\f ignition switch is in th\f “\bN”
position. (S\f\f “S\fcurity syst\fm” (P.3-16) for additional
information.)
Slip indicator light (if \fquipp\fd)
Wh\fn th\f ignition switch is in th\f “\bN” position, th\f
slip indicator light illuminat\fs and th\fn turns off. This
indicat\fs that th\f V\fhicl\f Dynamic Control (VDC)
syst\fm or El\fctronic Stability Program (ESP) syst\fm is
op\frational.
Th\f slip indicator light blinks wh\fn th\f VDC or ESP
syst\fm is op\frating.
Wh\fn th\f indicator light blinks whil\f driving, th\f driving
condition is slipp\fry and th\f v\fhicl\f’s traction limit is
about to b\f \fxc\f\fd\fd.
If th\f VDC or ESP off indicator light and slip indicator
light illuminat\f whil\f th\f \fngin\f is running or whil\f
driving, it may indicat\f that th\f VDC or ESP syst\fm is
not functioning prop\frly and may n\f\fd s\frvicing. Hav\f
th\f syst\fm ch\fck\fd, and if n\fc\fssary r\fpair\fd, by a
RENAULT d\fal\fr promptly. (S\f\f “V\fhicl\f Dynamic
Control (VDC) syst\fm (if \fquipp\fd \fxc\fpt for Europ\f)”
(P.5-24) or “El\fctronic Stability Program (ESP) Syst\fm
(if \fquipp\fd for Europ\f)” (P.5-25) .)
Sp\f\fd limit\fr indicator light (if
\fquipp\fd)
This light illuminat\fs wh\fn th\f sp\f\fd limit\fr main
switch is push\fd. Th\f light turns off wh\fn th\f main
switch is push\fd again. Wh\fn th\f sp\f\fd limit\fr main
switch indicator light illuminat\fs, th\f sp\f\fd limit\fr
syst\fm is op\frational. (S\f\f “Sp\f\fd limit\fr (if \fquipp\fd
for Europ\f)” (P.5-26) .)
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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.
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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5-38Starting and driving
NORMAL OPERATION
The ABS o\ferate\b at \b\feed\b above 5 to 10 km/h (3 to
6 MPH) . The \b\feed varie\b according to road condi-
tion\b.
When the ABS \ben\be\b that one or more wheel\b are
clo\be to locking u\f, the actuator ra\fidly a\f\flie\b and
relea\be\b hydraulic \fre\b\bure. Thi\b action i\b \bimilar to
\fum\fing the brake\b very quickly. You may feel a
\ful\bation in the brake \fedal and hear a noi\be from
under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator
when it i\b o\ferating. Thi\b i\b normal and indicate\b that
the ABS i\b o\ferating \fro\ferly. However, the \ful\bation
may indicate that road condition\b are hazardou\b and
extra care i\b required while driving.When leaving your vehicle unoccu\fied:
.
Alway\b take the key with you - even when leaving
the vehicle in your own garage.
. Clo\be all window\b com\fletely and lock all door\b.
. Alway\b \fark your vehicle where it can be \been.
Park in a well lit area during the night.
. If the \becurity \by\btem i\b equi\f\fed, u\be it - even for
a \bhort \feriod.
. Never leave children or \fet\b in the vehicle
unattended.
. Never leave valuable\b in\bide the vehicle. Alway\b
take valuable\b with you.
. Never leave the vehicle document\b in the vehicle.
. Never leave article\b on a roof rack. Remove them
from the rack and kee\f and lock them in a \bafe
\flace \buch a\b in\bide the back door.
. Never leave the \b\fare key in the vehicle.WARNING:
.Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and decelerate with great care. If
accelerating or decelerating too fast, the
drive wheels will lose even more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance in cold weath-
er driving. Braking should be started sooner
than on dry pavement.
. Keep at a greater distance from the vehicle
in front of you on slippery roads.
. Wet ice (08C, 328F and freezing rain) , very
cold snow and ice can be slick and very
difficult to drive on. The vehicle will have a
lot less traction or grip under these condi-
tions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Watch for slippery spots (glaring ice) . These
may appear on an otherwise clear road in
shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead,
brake before reaching it. Try not to brake
while actually on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gas under
your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehicle.
VEHICLE SECURITY COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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