start stop button RENAULT ESPACE 2012 J81 / 4.G Owners Manual

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ENG_UD24086_2
Poste de conduite à gauche (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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drIVer’s POsITIOn, LefT-Hand drIVe (continued)
1 Electric controls for:
– windows;
– door mirrors.
2 Side air vent.
3 Heating and ventilation controls.
4 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
5 Horn.
Location for driver’s air bag.
6 Left-hand upper storage compart -
ment;
location of fuses.
7 Radio remote control.
8 Controls for:
– windscreen and rear screen
wash/wipe;
– trip computer and warning
system information readout.
9 Instrument panel.
10 Centre air vents.
11 Upper centre storage compartment
(split into one or several compart-
ments, depending on the vehicle,
integrating the audio system and
the audio connection sockets).
12 Right-hand upper storage com -
partment.
13 Passenger air bag location.
14 Air vent.
15 Heating and ventilation controls.
16 Side air vent.
17 Passenger glove box.
18 Lower centre storage compart -
ment.
19 Gear lever.
20 RENAULT card reader. 21 Multimedia equipment controls
(depending on the vehicle).
22 Cigar lighter.
23 Engine Start/Stop button.
24 Location for cup holder and/or ash-
tray.
25 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and reach.
26 Controls for:
– electric beam height adjust -
ment;
– lighting dimmer for control in -
struments;
– Electronic Stability Program
(ESP);
– parking distance control;
– cruise control and speed limiter.
27 Assisted parking brake.
28 Bonnet release control.
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, the vehicle options and the country.

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ENG_UD24087_2
Poste de conduite à droite (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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drIVer’s POsITIOn, rIGHT-Hand drIVe (continued)
1 Side air vent.
2 Heating and ventilation controls.
3 Air vent.
4 Location for passenger air bag.
5 Left-hand upper storage compart -
ment; fuse location.
6 Upper central storage compart -
ment (one or more compartments
depending on the vehicle, incorpo -
rating the audio system and audio
connection sockets).
7 Centre air vents.
8 Instrument panel.
9 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights;
– exterior lights;
– front fog lights;
– rear fog lights.
10 Right-hand upper storage com -
partment.
11 Horn.
Location for driver’s air bag.
12 Radio remote control.
13 Controls for:
– windscreen and rear screen
wash/wipe;
– trip computer and warning
system information readout.
14 Heating and ventilation controls.
15 Side air vent.
16 Electric controls for windows and
door mirrors.
17 Assisted parking brake.
18 Controls for:
– electric beam height adjust -
ment;
– lighting dimmer for control in -
struments;
– Electronic Stability Program
(E.S.P.);
– parking distance control.
– Cruise control and speed limiter. 19 Control for adjusting steering
wheel height and reach.
20 Gear lever.
21 RENAULT card reader.
22 Multimedia equipment controls
(depending on vehicle).
23 Cigar lighter.
24 Engine Start/Stop button.
25 Location for cup holder and/or ash-
tray.
26 Lower centre storage compart -
ment.
27 Passenger glove box.
28 Bonnet release control.
The equipment fitted, described below, depends on the version, the vehicle options and the country.

engine start/stop button ........................ (up to the end of the DU)
ignition switch ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
starting the engine ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Démarrage/arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Starting/stopping the engine
STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (1/3)
“Stop”, “Accessories” and “+
After ignition feed” positions
With the engine switched off and
without touching the pedals (brake and
clutch), press button 1 successively to
enable these positions to be selected
one after another.
Starting the engineWith the RENAULT card inside the ve-
hicle (area A) but not in high-up areas
such as the sun visor, glasses holder,
etc.:
– depress the clutch pedal and press
button 1;
or
– shift the gear lever to neutral (vehicle
with a manual gearbox) or position P
or N (vehicle with an automatic gear-
box), depress the brake pedal and
press button 1.
Note: in both cases, the pedal must be
depressed throughout while the engine
is started.
Stopping the engine
When the vehicle is stationary, press
button 1 ; any accessories such as
audio equipment in use at that time will
continue to operate.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories are switched off and the
steering column is locked.
If there is a child (or a
pet) in the vehicle, never
leave it unattended with
the RENAULT card in the
reader. Otherwise, the child could
start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric win-
dows and there is a risk that he or
she may be injured (by trapping his
or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of
serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.
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Démarrage/arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (2/3)
Limited use
– When the engine is running, a ve -
hicle door is open and the card is
outside the vehicle (for example
when the driver gets out to open the
garage door): the engine continues
to run.
– When the engine is running, the ve-
hicle doors are closed and the card
is outside the vehicle (for example
when a passenger leaves the ve -
hicle and takes the RENAULT card
with them): the message “card not
detected” appears on the instrument
panel. The warning light flashes on
emergency card reader 3 and a beep
sounds when the vehicle is restarted
to warn you.
– The RENAULT card's operation
may be affected by interference
from nearby devices, such as exte -
rior installations or equipment oper -
ating on the same frequency as the
RENAULT card.
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
Hands-Free mode operating
fault
Warning light 2 and card reader 3 flash.
With the RENAULT card fully inserted in
card reader 3 (until the steering column
is heard to unlock), button 1 lights up
to confirm the engine is authorised to
start: press button 1 briefly to start the
vehicle. Note: button
1 is off if you are not in a
position to start (e.g. diesel preheating,
gear selected etc.).
In both cases, the pedal must be de -
pressed throughout the engine starting
phase.
Special circumstances
In some cases it will be necessary to
move the steering wheel while pressing
button 1 to unlock the steering column.
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Démarrage/arrêt moteur avec carte RENAULT mains libres (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE (3/3)
“Engine start” position
(continued)
For diesel versions, wait for the pre -
heating warning light
É to go out
on the instrument panel before press -
ing button 1.
Once the engine starts, light 1 goes
out (the RENAULT is then locked in the
card reader, whose light goes out).
Stopping the engine
With the vehicle stationary , briefly
press button 1 : the ignition will switch
off.
For certain vehicles with automatic
gearboxes, shift the lever to park posi-
tion P.
Remove the card from card reader 3.Withdrawing the Card results in the
courtesy light coming on (when it is in
“automatic lighting” position), the steer-
ing column locking and the accessories
switching off.
Note:
a beep will remind you if you
have left the card in the reader when
you open the driver’s door, and the card
reader will also flash.
When you leave your vehi -
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
is completely switched off.
If there is a child (or a
pet) in the vehicle, never
leave it unattended with
the RENAULT card in the
reader. Otherwise, the child could
start the engine or operate electrical
equipment such as the electric win-
dows and there is a risk that he or
she may be injured (by trapping his
or her neck, arm, hand, etc.). Risk of
serious injury.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer -
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten -
sioners will no longer operate.

parking brake ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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ENG_UD20366_1
Frein de parking assisté (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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Electronic parking brake
ASSISTED PARKING BRAKE
Applying the assisted
parking brake
Manual mode
Pull out and release handle 1.
Automatic mode
(depending on country)
The electronic parking brake ensures
automatic vehicle immobilisation when
the engine is stopped by pressing
the engine start/stop button.
In all other instances, e.g. engine stall-
ing, the assisted parking brake is not
applied automatically. Manual mode
must be used.
Indicator light 2 on the dashboard and
indicator light 3 on the instrument panel
light up to confirm that the assisted
parking brake is applied. Indicator
lights 3 and 2 go out when the doors
are locked. Depending on the vehicle,
the “parking brake applied” message
may appear on the instrument panel.
Note:
When the driver’s door is opened, if the
assisted parking brake is not applied,
a beep will sound and, depending on
the vehicle, the message “apply park -
ing brake” appears on the instrument
panel, in this case, to immobilise the ve-
hicle; you must then release handle 1.
For some country-specific versions, the
automatic application function is not
activated. Refer to the information on
“manual mode”.
Releasing the assisted
parking brake
Manual mode
To release the assisted parking brake:
with the engine running, pull handle 1
while pressing unlocking button 4 and
release. Indicator lights 3 and 2 go out.
Automatic mode
The brake will be released automati -
cally as soon as the vehicle starts and
accelerates.
Before leaving the vehi -
cle, check that the assisted
parking brake is fully ap -
plied.
Indicator lights 2 on the dashboard
and 3 on the instrument panel light
up to confirm that it has been ap -
plied.
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Frein de parking assisté (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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ASSISTED PARKING BRAKE (continued)
Special cases
If you have to park on a slope or are
towing a trailer, keep handle 1 pulled
out for a few seconds to obtain the
maximum braking effect.
Temporary stop
The assisted parking brake is not ap -
plied automatically when the engine is
running.
In all cases, the assisted parking brake
can be applied manually, e.g. when
stopping at a red light or on a slope.
To do this, pull out and release handle 1.
The brake will be released automati -
cally as soon as the vehicle starts again
and accelerates.
When the engine is running,
and if you leave the vehicle,
you must apply the assisted
parking brake manually.
Indicator lights 2 on the dashboard
and 3 on the instrument panel light
up to confirm that it has been ap -
plied.
To park the vehicle without applying the
assisted parking brake (if there is a risk
of freezing, for example):
– with the engine running, insert the
RENAULT card into the reader or
check that it is present in the reader;
– stop the engine by pressing the
engine Start/Stop button;
– select a gear (manual gearbox) or
position P (automatic gearbox);
– pull handle 1 while pressing unlock-
ing button 4 and then release;
– remove the RENAULT card from the
card reader.
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Chauffage/Air conditionné (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING (6/7)
Air conditioning control
Button 6 starts or stops the air condi -
tioning system.
The air conditioning system is used for:
– lowering the temperature inside the
passenger compartment;
– e l i m i n a t i n g c o n d e n s a t i o n m o r e
quickly. Repeatedly pressing button
6 enables
you to:
– select the “air conditioning” func-
tion.
Operating tell-tale E comes on.
This is the most widely-used func -
tion: the system determines the level
of cooling needed according to the
external conditions.
– select the “Maximum air condi -
tioning” function.
Operating tell-tale C comes on.
The air conditioning is at the maxi -
mum cooling level.
– switch the air conditioning off.
Operating tell-tales E and C are off.
Note:
– there is no cold air when tab 9 is po-
sitioned right at the bottom;
– you may adjust the air temperature
in the passenger compartment at
any point by moving air adjustment
tab 5;
– the “Clear View” function automati -
cally activates the air conditioning
system: operating tell-tale C comes
on.
If no cold air is produced
Check that the controls are set cor -
rectly and that the fuses are sound.
Otherwise, switch off the air condition -
ing (press button 6 so that operating
tell-tales E and C go out) and consult
an approved dealer.
Do not open the refrigerant
fluid circuit. The fluid may
damage eyes or skin.
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Air conditionné automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)
Adjusting automatic mode
(continued)
Switching air conditioning on or off
In automatic mode, the system switches
the air conditioning system on or off,
depending on the climate conditions.
Exit automatic mode by pressing
button 5 (indicator light A goes out).
Button 5 starts or stops the air condi -
tioning system.
Press button 1 to return to automatic
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Toit ouvrant électrique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (continued)
Closing the sunroof by
remote control
(vehicles with one-touch electric win -
dows).
When locking the doors, pressing and
holding the RENAULT card’s lock -
ing button for more than 2 seconds
will close the windows and sunroof au-
tomatically.
Special features
If the sunroof panel encounters resist -
ance whilst closing, (somebody’s fin -
gers, an animal’s paw or the branch of
a tree), it stops and then moves back
several centimetres.
It is recommended that the user only
operates the system when the vehi -
cle can be seen clearly and no one
is inside. After closing the sunroof
by remote control, pressing button 2
allows the sunroof to return to its previ-
ous position.
Closing the sunroof can
cause severe injuries.
Sunroof closing operating
fault
If the sunroof does not close, press
switch 2, positioned at 0, until the sun-
roof is fully closed: consult an approved
Dealer.
Screen operating faultIf the screen does not close, press
switch 2 , positioned at 0 , until the
screen is fully closed: consult an ap -
proved Dealer.
Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised, even
for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves
or to others by starting the engine,
activating equipment such as the
electric windows or by locking the
doors.
If something gets trapped, reverse
the direction of travel as soon as
possible by turning button 2 fully to
the right (position B).
Risk of serious injury.
– Never operate the sunroof with
the blind closed.
– Never drive with the sunroof open
and the sun blind closed.
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A
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B