RENAULT ESPACE 2015 5.G Owners Manual

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External temperature
indicator
Special note:
When the exterior temperature is - 3 °C
to + 3 °C, the °C characters flash (sig-
nalling a risk of ice on the road).
The time and/or external tempera-
ture are displayed on the multifunc-
tion screen 1
Refer to the handbook for the equip-
ment.
CLOCK AND EXTERIOR TEMPERATURE
External temperature
indicator
As ice formation is related
to climatic exposure, local
air humidity and temperature, the
external temperature alone is not
sufficient to detect ice.
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If the electrical supply is cut (battery
disconnected, broken supply wire,
etc.), the clock will automatically
go back to the right time after a few
minutes once the system is capable
of receiving information GPS.

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STEERING WHEEL/POWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Power-assisted steering
Variable power-assisted steering
The variable power assisted steering
system is equipped with an electronic
control system which alters the level of
assistance to suit the vehicle speed.
Steering is made easier during parking
manoeuvres (for added comfort) while
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Stop and Start feature
With the engine on standby, power-as-
sisted steering is no longer operational.
It returns to its original state when the
engine is restarted or when the speed
moves above 1 mph or 1 km/h (hill,
slope, etc.).
Adjusting the steering wheel
height and depth
Lower the lever 1 and position the
steering wheel in the required position.
Then, raise the lever fully, beyond the
point of resistance to lock the steering
wheel.
Make sure that the steering wheel is
correctly locked.
For safety reasons, only
adjust the steering wheel
when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Never leave the steering wheel at
full lock while stationary.
Do not switch off the engine
when driving downhill and,
as a general rule, when
driving (the power-assisted
steering and brake cannot operate
normally).
With the engine switched off, or if
there is a system fault, it is still pos-
sible to turn the steering wheel. The
force required will be greater.
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Engine on standby - power-
assisted steering is no
longer operational.
NB: power-assisted steering depends
on the mode selected in the “Multi-
Sense” menu (please refer to the infor-
mation in “Multi-Sense” in Section 3).

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Welcome and goodbye function
From the multifunction screen, select
menu “Vehicle”, “User settings”,
“External welcom” and activate or de-
activate the function (ON or OFF).
Depending on the selected choice, the
door mirrors will fold out:
– when the ignition is next switched on (function deactivated);
– upon detecting the RENAULT card or upon unlocking the vehicle (func-
tion activated).Folding door mirrors
The door mirrors automatically fold in
when the vehicle is locked (switch 3 in
position B).
In any case, you can make the door
mirrors fold in (switch 3 in position C) or
fold out (switch 3 in position A).
Automatic mode is then deactivated. To
reactivate it, position switch 3 to B.
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS (1/3)
Door mirrors
Adjustment
Select the door mirror using switch 2 ,
then use button 1 to adjust it to the de-
sired position.
Heated door mirrors
Mirror de-icing is carried out at the
same time as rear screen de-icing.
Please refer to the information on
“Automatic climate control” in Section 3.
The driver’s door mirror
may have two clearly de-
fined zones. Zone E shows
what can normally be seen
in an ordinary rear view mirror.
Zone D increases rear side visibility.
Objects in the mirror are closer
than they appear.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
DE
A
BC
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Position memory
– Adjust the door mirrors (see previous paragraphs);
– from the multifunction screen, select menu “Vehicle”, “Seats”, “Settings”
then “Position” and select “Save”.
The positions of the door mirrors in a
forward gear, reverse and of the front
seats are simultaneously saved.
Rear view mirrors which tilt
in reverse gear
For vehicles equipped with the driver’s
seat with position memory, you can
enter a specific setting for the door mir-
rors when reversing and store the po-
sition.
With the vehicle at a standstill and re-
verse gear engaged, select the door
mirror using switch 2 then, with button 1,
adjust it to the required position.
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS (2/3)
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Recalling the memorised
position
From the multifunction screen, select
menu “Vehicle”, “Seats”, “Settings” then
“Position” and select “Recall”.
The positions of the door mirrors in
forward gear, reverse and of the front
seats are recalled.
Returning to the driving position
Moving from reverse gear to a forward
gear is done:
– approximately 9 seconds after re- verse gear has been disengaged
when the speed is lower than 6 mph
(10 km/h);
– forward gear engaged when the speed is greater than 6 mph
(10 km/h);
– when the engine is stopped;
– when switch 2 is in neutral position.
For safety reasons, carry
out any adjustments when
the vehicle is not being
driven.
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Interior rear view mirror
The rear-view mirror 4 automati-
cally darkens when you are being fol-
lowed by a vehicle using main beam
headlights or in very bright lighting.
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS (3/3)
Special feature:
When the rear-view mirror has been
manually deployed or folded back, it is
possible to reset it to a usage position.
To do this, position the switch 3 to C.
A mechanical noise from the rear-view
mirror unit will be heard.
If it is not the case, place switch 3 to A
and then place switch 3 to C until the
mechanical noise of the rear-view
mirror is heard.
A
C
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Information regarding the activation
and deactivation of the front pas-
senger airbag is displayed on the in-
terior rear-view mirror (please refer
to information in “Child safety: front
passenger airbag deactivation/acti-
vation” in Section 1).
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AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
Horn
Press the steering wheel boss A to ac-
tivate the horn.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the
headlights.
éHazard warning lights
Press switch 2. This switch ac-
tivates all four direction indicators and
the side indicator lights simultaneously.
It must only be used in an emergency to
warn drivers of other vehicles that you
have had to stop in an area where stop-
ping is prohibited or unexpected or that
you are obliged to drive under special
conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard
warning lights may come on automati-
cally under heavy deceleration. You can
switch them off by pressing switch 2.
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
One-touch mode
When driving, it is possible that the
steering wheel may not be turned suf-
ficiently to return the stalk automatically
to its starting position.
In this case, briefly turn stalk 1 to the in-
termediate position, then release it: the
stalk returns to its original point and the
indicator light flashes three times.
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A
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áMain beam headlights
With the dipped beam
headlights lit, push stalk 1. This indica-
tor light on the instrument panel comes
on.
To return to the dipped headlight posi-
tion, pull the stalk 1 towards you again.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (1/5)
šSide lights
Turn ring 3 until the symbol is
opposite mark 2. This indicator light on
the instrument panel comes on.
kDipped beam
headlights
Manual operation
Turn ring 3 until the symbol is opposite
mark 2 . This indicator light on the in-
strument panel comes on.
Automatic operation
Turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 2: with the engine running,
the dipped beam headlights switch on
or off automatically depending on the
brightness of the light outside, without
any action on stalk 1.
Before driving at night:
check that the electrical
equipment is operating cor-
rectly. As a general precau-
tion, check that the lights are not
obscured (by dirt, mud, snow or ob-
jects being transported).
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3
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Automatic main beam
headlights
Depending on the vehicle, this system
switches the main beam headlights on
and off automatically. The function uses
a camera located behind the interior
rear-view mirror to detect vehicles that
are following and coming in the oppo-
site direction.
The main beam headlights come on au-
tomatically if:
– exterior light is weak;
– no other vehicles or lighting are de-tected;
– the vehicle speed is above approxi- mately 30 mph (45 km/h).
If any of the above conditions are not
fulfilled, the system switches to dipped
beam headlights.
The “automatic main beam
headlights” system should
under no circumstances be
used to replace driver atten-
tion and responsibility with regard
to vehicle lighting and adapting to
light, visibility and traffic conditions.Using the portable naviga-
tion system at night in the
windscreen area below the
camera may disturb the op-
eration of the “automatic main beam
headlights” system (risk of reflection
on the windscreen).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (2/5)
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1
The system may encounter difficul-
ties under certain conditions, inclu-
ding :
– extreme weather conditions (rain, snow, fog, etc.);
– obstruction in front of the wind- screen or camera;
– when a following or oncoming ve- hicle has weak or hidden lighting;
– incorrect settings for the front headlights;
– reflective systems;
– ...
Activation
Turn ring 3 until the AUTO symbol is op-
posite mark 2.
Push stalk 1 to activate the main beam
headlights. The warning light

comes on on the instrument panel.
Deactivation
– Push stalk 1 again;
– or turn ring 3 to a position other than AUTO ;
– or, from the multifunction screen: select menu “Vehicle”, “Driving as-
sistance”, “Automatic high beams”
then choose “OFF”.
Warning light
 goes out on the
instrument panel.
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Operating faults
When the message “Check auto li-
ghting” appears on the instrument
panel, the system is deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (3/5)
Switching off the lights
There are two possibilities:
– manually, move ring 3 to position 0;
– automatically, the lights will go out when the engine is switched off, the
driver’s door is opened or the vehicle
is locked. In this case, the next time
the engine is started the lights will be
switched back on according to the
position of the ring 3.
Lights-on reminder buzzer
If the lights are on after the engine is
switched off, a warning beep sounds
when the driver’s door is opened to
warn you that the lights are still on.
Adjusting the headlight beam
height
The headlight adjustment is automatic,
based on the vehicle load.
Daytime running lights
function
The daytime running lights come on
automatically (at the front only) with no
action on stalk 1 at the time of starting
engine, and they go off once the engine
is switched off.
Operating faults
When the message “Check lighting”
with warning light
© is displayed
and warning light
k flashes on the
instrument panel, this indicates that
there is a lighting fault.
Consult an approved dealer.
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2
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“See-me-home lighting”
function
This function allows you to briefly switch
on the dipped beam headlights (to pro-
vide light when opening a gate, etc.).
With the engine and lights off and
ring 3 in position 0 or AUTO, pull
stalk 1 towards you: the dipped beam
headlights come on for approximately
thirty seconds. To increase this dura-
tion, you may pull the stalk up to four
times (total time restricted to two mi-
nutes). The message “Follow-me home
for _ _ _” along with the time the lights
will be on for is displayed on the instru-
ment panel to confirm this action. You
can then lock your vehicle.
To switch off the lights before they go
out automatically, turn ring 3 to any po-
sition, then return it to the AUTO posi-
tion .
EXTERIOR LIGHTING AND SIGNALS (4/5)
Welcome and goodbye
function
(depending on the vehicle)
Once the function is activated, the lights
come on automatically upon detecting
the Renault card or when the vehicle is
unlocked.
They switch off automatically:
– approximately one minute after li- ghting up;
– when starting the engine based on the position of the lighting stalk;
or
– upon locking the vehicle.
Welcome lighting under the
door mirrors
With the function activated, the lights
located under the door mirrors come
on automatically upon detection of the
RENAULT card, upon unlocking the
vehicle or when opening a door.
They switch off automatically:
– approximately one minute after li- ghting up;
– upon starting the engine;
or
– upon locking the vehicle.
Function activation/
deactivation
Using the multifunction screen, select
menu “Vehicle”, “User settings” then
“External welcom”. Choose “ON” or
“ OFF ” to activate or deactivate the
function.