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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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5-4Starting and driving
.Keep the back door closed while driving,
otherwise exhaust gas could be drawn into
the passenger compartment. If you must
drive with the back door open, follow these
precautions:
— Open all the windows.
— Turn the air recirculation mode off and
set the fan speed control to the highest
level to circulate the air.
. If electrical wiring or other cable connec-
tions must pass to a trailer through the seal
of the back door or the body, follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation to prevent
carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
. If a special body or other equipment is
added for recreational or other usage, follow
the manufacturer’s recommendation to pre-
vent carbon monoxide entry into the vehicle.
(Some recreational vehicle appliances such
as stoves, refrigerators, heaters, etc. may
also generate carbon monoxide.)
. The exhaust system and body should be
inspected by a qualified mechanic whenever:
— Your vehicle is raised while being ser-
viced.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes are entering into the passenger compart-
ment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident involving damage to the exhaust system, under-
body, or rear of the vehicle.THREE-WAY CATALYST (gaso\fine engine
\bode\f)
WARNING:
. The exhaust gas and the exhaust system are
very hot. Keep people, animals and flam-
mable materials away from the exhaust
system components.
. Do not stop or park the vehicle over
flammable materials such as dry grass,
wastepaper or rags. They may ignite and
cause a fire.
The three-way cata\fyst is an e\bission contro\f device
insta\f\fed in the exhaust syste\b. Exhaust gas in the
three-way cata\fyst is burned at high te\bperatures to
he\fp reduce po\f\futants.
CAUTION:
. Do not use leaded gasoline. (See “Recom-
mended fuel/lubricants and capacities” (P.9-
2) .) Deposits from leaded gasoline seriously
reduce the ability of the three-way catalyst
to help reduce exhaust pollutants and/or
damage the three-way catalyst.
. Keep your engine tuned up. Malfunctions in
the ignition, fuel injection, or electrical
systems may cause overrich fuel to flow into
the three-way catalyst, causing it to over-
heat. Do not keep driving if the engine
misfires, or if noticeable loss of performance
or other unusual operating conditions are
detected. Have the vehicle inspected
promptly by a RENAULT dealer.
. Avoid driving with an extremely low fuel
level. Running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, damaging the three-way
catalyst.
. Do not race the engine while warming it up.
. Do not push or tow your vehicle to start the
engine.
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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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System malfunction
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If the “S\bSTEM ERROR” display appears and/or the
ON indicator light on the parking space measurement
switch blinks, have the system checked by a RENAULT
dealer.\bour vehicle was designed to be used to carry
passengers and luggage. RENAULT does not recom-
mend trailer towing, because it places additional loads
on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steering, braking,
and other systems.
CAUTION:
Vehicle damage resulting from towing a trailer is
not covered by the warranty.
WARNING:
.
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. The steering will be
harder to operate.
. When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running, the
power assist for the steering will cease
operation. You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be harder to
operate.
The electric power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or
continuously while parking or driving at a very low
speed, the power assist for the steering wheel will be
reduced. This is to prevent overheating of the electric
power steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When the
temperature of the electric power steering system
goes down, the power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the electric power steering system to
overheat.
\bou may hear a fricative sound when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate
the electric power steering system is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the electric
power steering system checked by a RENAULT dealer.
(See “Electric power steering warning light” (P.2-14) .)
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TRAILER TOWING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
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StartingBefore starting engine ..................\m..................\m....... 5-3
Jum\f starting..................\m..................\m..................\m...... 6-8
Pre\bautions when starting and driving .............. 5-3
Push starting ..................\m..................\m..................\m... 6-10
Starting engine (model with Intelligent
Key system) ..................\m..................\m.....................\m......... 5-10
Starting engine (model without Intelligent
Key system) ..................\m..................\m.....................\m........... 5-9
Starting vehi\ble..................\m..................\m..................\m...... 5-12
Steering Ele\btri\b \fower steering system ..................\m...... 5-35
Steering lo\bk ..................\m..................\m............... 5-6, 5-7
Steering lo\bk release malfun\btion indi\bator.... 2-20
Steering wheel..................\m..................\m..................\m 3-20
Steering wheel swit\bh for audio \bontrols...... 4-54
Sto\f/Start System ..................\m..................\m................. 5-21
Sto\f\fing vehi\ble..................\m..................\m........................ 6-2
Storages..................\m..................\m...............................\m..... 2-40
Stowing damaged tire and tools..................\m............. 6-5
Sun visors ..................\m..................\m..................\m............... 2-41
Sunshade ..................\m..................\m.....................\m............. 2-38
Su\fer lo\bk system ..................\m..................\m.................... 3-4
Su\f\flemental air bag systems ..................\m.............. 1-29
Su\f\flemental \burtain side-im\fa\bt air
bag system ..................\m..................\m..........................\m..... 1-31
Su\f\flemental front-im\fa\bt air bag system........... 1-30
Su\f\flemental Restraint System (SRS) ................. 1-25
Su\f\flemental side-im\fa\bt air bag system ........... 1-31
Swit\bh
Audio \bontrol steering wheel swit\bh............... 4-54
Defogger swit\bh..................\m..................\m............... 2-35
Fog light swit\bh..................\m..................\m................ 2-32
Front fog lights..................\m..................\m..................\m 2-32
Hazard indi\bator flasher swit\bh ..................\m...... 2-36
Headlight aiming \bontrol ..................\m..................\m 2-31
Headlight and turn signal swit\bh ..................\m... 2-29
Headlight swit\bh..................\m..................\m............... 2-29
Ignition swit\bh..................\m..................\m.....................\m. 5-5
Power door lo\bk swit\bh..................\m..................\m..... 3-6
Turn signal swit\bh ..................\m..................\m............ 2-31
Wi\fer and washer swit\bh..................\m................ 2-33
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Ta\bhometer ..................\m..................\m..........................\m..... 2-10
Theft warning system..................\m..................\m............. 3-16
Three-\foint ty\fe seat belts ..................\m..................\m.... 1-9
Three-way \batalyst..................\m..................\m.................... 5-4
TireChanging tires and wheels..................\m.............. 8-35
Installing s\fare tire..................\m..................\m.............. 6-4
Pre\faring tools..................\m..................\m..................\m... 6-2
Removing tire ..................\m..................\m....................... 6-3
S\fare tire..................\m..................\m..........................\m.. 8-35
Stowing damaged tire and tools..................\m....... 6-5
Tire age..................\m..................\m..................\m............. 8-35
Tire equi\fment..................\m..................\m..................\m 5-39
Tire inflation \fressure..................\m..................\m...... 8-34
Tire \fla\bard..................\m..................\m..........................\m. 9-8
Tire re\fla\bement indi\bator ..................\m............... 2-24
Tire wear and damage..................\m..................\m.... 8-35
Tires and wheels ..................\m..................\m..... 8-34, 9-6
Tires Flat tire..............\m..................\m..............................\m......... 6-2
Tire \bhains..................\m..................\m..................\m........ 8-34
Tire rotation..................\m..................\m............... 8-3, 8-34
Ty\fes of tires..................\m..................\m..................\m... 8-34
Tonneau board..................\m..................\m..................\m....... 2-41
Towing Towing \fre\bautions..................\m..................\m.......... 6-11
Towing re\bommended by RENAULT............... 6-11
Towing your vehi\ble..................\m..................\m......... 6-11
Trailer towing..................\m..................\m..................\m... 5-35
Trailer towing..................\m..................\m..................\m.......... 5-35
Transmission Automati\b transmission fluid (ATF)..................\m 8-19
Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) fluid..................\m..................\m..................\m........ 8-20
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ..................\m..................\m......... 5-14
Driving with CVT (Continuously
Variable Transmission) ..................\m..................\m....... 5-5 Driving with Manual Transmission (MT) ......... 5-17
Manual transmission (MT)..................\m..................\m. 5-5
Transmission sele\btor lever lo\bk release........ 5-16
Tri\f odometer..................\m..................\m........................... 2-26
Trouble shooting guide.............\m..................\m............... 3-13
Turn signal swit\bh ..................\m..................\m................... 2-31
Turning on \bruise \bontrol ..................\m..................\m...... 5-29
Turning on s\feed limiter..................\m..................\m........ 5-27
Ty\fes of tires..................\m..................\m..................\m.......... 8-34
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Underbody \bleaning ..................\m..................\m................. 7-3
U\f\fer instrument box..................\m..................\m............. 2-40
Using intelligent Key system ..................\m..................\m 3-10
Using remote keyless entry fun\btion..................\m.... 3-15
Using remote keyless entry system..................\m........ 3-7
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Vanity mirrors..................\m..................\m..................\m.......... 3-23
Variable voltage \bontrol system..................\m............. 8-26
Vehi\ble Dimensions ..................\m..................\m..........................\m. 9-7
Identifi\bation number (VIN)..................\m................. 9-7
Information dis\flay..................\m..................\m........... 2-20
S\feed sensing door lo\bk me\bhanism ............... 3-6
Vehi\ble battery..................\m..................\m.....................\m..... 8-23
Vehi\ble Dynami\b Control (VDC) OFF swit\bh....... 5-24
Vehi\ble Dynami\b Control (VDC) system ............... 5-24
Vehi\ble se\burity..................\m..................\m..................\m...... 5-38
Ventilators..................\m..................\m.....................\m............... 4-2
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Warning Lights..................\m..................\m..................\m................. 2-13
Warning and audible reminders..................\m..... 3-12
Warning lights..................\m..................\m................... 2-13
Warning/indi\bator lights and
audible reminders..................\m..................\m............. 2-12
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- At least 30% of kilometers covered towing a trailer weighting more than 500 Kg,
- Driving in a dusty environment (building site, more than 1000 Km of trails per year,
OperationsFrequencyChange engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, cabin filter, belts
and rollers (accessory and timing) (1) (2)Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,
For the following certain condition of use:
At least 50% of journeys with the engine running at idle speed, halve, as well, the time frequency replacement for
oil and oil filter.
(1) The certain condition of use “driving in a dusty environment” does not modify the replacement frequency for belts
(accessories and timing) as recommended replacement in normal condition of use.
(2) The damper pulleys for certain engines must be replaced during this operation. For more information, please
consult your Renault representative.
B) – Use of engine oil* (for petrol and diesel engines without particles filter), which don’t correspond to
RENAULT recommendations, (check maintenance pages), – Prolonged use (+ 5000 Km / year) in temperatures bellow -15°C,
– Use of fuels that don’t correspond to RENAULT recommendations, (See User Manual booklet).
* For diesel engines with Particles Filter, the use of an other engine oil than the one recommended by RENAULT
may damage the Particles Filter
Operation Frequency
Change engine oil, oil filter Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,
C) – Four wheels drive vehicles (4WD): Prolonged use in rough driving conditions (trails, heavy rains…), in very
For the following certain condition of use:
At least 50% of journeys with the engine running at idle speed, halve, as well, the time frequency replacement
for oil and oil filiter.
Operations Frequency
Change engine oil, oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, cabin
filter, belts and rollers (accessory and timing) (1) (2)Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,
Operations Frequency
Change engine oil, oil filter Halve the kilometer frequency for recommended
replacement in normal conditions of use,