RENAULT SCENIC 2008 J84 / 2.G Passenger Comparment Connection Unit Owner's Manual

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1.1.12 Special feature of the rear access aerial wiring on 5-door vehicles:
There are 2 types of fitting for the rear access aerials depending on the fabrication date of the vehicle:
- Vehicles manufactured before January 2007:
An identical access aerial in each door handle.
- Vehicles manufactured after January 2007:
– No access aerial in the rear door handles.
– Access aerials in the front door handles identical to 3-door vehicles.
The vehicle configuration can be identified by reading configuration LC122 REAR ACCESS AERIALS and can be
configured using configuration CF224 REAR ACCESS AERIAL.
UCH
Vdiag No.: 44, 48,
4C, 4D, 4F, 50
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1.1.13 Principle of automatic window relift:
When the doors are locked, and the lock button on the card is pressed twice in succession (or the door or boot if
the vehicle is fitted with hands-free function), the windows close automatically (as well as the sunroof, if fitted to
the vehicle).
The function is available on certain vehicles (see table below) depending on the number of one touch windows on
the vehicle and depending on the bodywork phases.
The automatic window relift function cannot be configured separately; it is automatically configured during special
command SC008 UCH type according to the vehicle type, number of one-touch windows and the production number
type.
1.1.14 Principle of new vehicle storage mode:
The vehicle is configured in this mode when it leaves the factory to optimise its power consumption:
–The immobiliser warning light is inhibited.
–The direction indicator warning lights are lit continuously on the instrument panel.
Before delivering the vehicle to the customer, deactivate this mode:
–By flipping down the steering column controls with the after ignition feed off.
–Or using command VP016 Deactivate new vehicle storage mode.
This function can only be activated in the factory with UCH Vdiag 4F or 50.If Then
Vehicle type One-touch window(s)Production
number typeFunction of automatic
window relift:
All except cabriolet phase 1 and 2
bodyworkWITHOUT WITHOUT
4-door phase 1 bodywork 1 driver OTW Jxxxxxx WITHOUT
4-door phase 1 bodywork 1 driver OTW OTHERS WITH
All except cabriolet and 4-door phase
1 bodywork1 driver OTW WITH
All except cabriolet phase 2 bodywork 1 driver OTW WITHOUT
All except cabriolet phase 1 and 2
bodywork2 or 4 OTW WITH
Cabriolet phase 1 and 2 bodywork WITHOUT WITHOUT

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1.2 SUB-FUNCTION: PROTECTION
1Steering column lock
2Injection computer
3Card reader
4Start button
5Starter aerials
6Renault Card
7Multiplex network
8Wire connection
The UCH shares control of the vehicle's immobiliser protection system with other computers.
De-protection of the vehicle is performed in three consecutive stages:
–a) Authentication of the card (hands-free or card reader).
–Unlocking of the steering column lock (to allow after ignition feed to be established).
–Unlocking the injection computer.
1.2.1 Authentication of the Renault card:
Authentication is performed differently depending on whether the vehicle is fitted with the hands-free option or not.
a) Authentication of the Renault card when the vehicle is fitted with the hands-free option:
When the user presses the start button, the UCH activates its starting aerials and authenticates a card in the
following way:
1/ The UCH activates its three starting aerials which generate a 125 kHz radio frequency signal. This signal is sent
to the Renault card.
2/ If the Renault card is located in the zone covered by the starting aerials and recognises its UCH, it responds
directly to the UCH with a 433 MHz signal giving its identifier.

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3) The UCH decrypts the response and compares it with that stored in its memory. If the result is correct, it continues
the starting procedure. The aerials stop transmitting once the card is authenticated.
If no Renault card responds in hands-free mode, the UCH interrogates the card reader. If the Renault card is in the
card reader, authentication is via transponder.
The card reader must be used to start in hands-free mode in the following situations:
–flat card battery,
–vehicle in an area of frequency interference,
–boot open (indication on instrument panel).
The statuses and commands available on the card authentication function:
–ET035 Radio frequency signal received.
–ET070 Start button.
–ET046 Immobiliser.
–ET014 Power supply level requested.
–AC036 Internal aerial testing.
b) Authentication of the Renault card when the vehicle is not fitted with the hands-free option:
When the user presses the start button, the UCH authenticates the card in the card reader using the transponder
mode (short-range data exchange at 125 KHz). The transponder mode does not require a battery in the card.
1Wire connection
2Card reader
3Short range TRANSPONDER connection
4Renault Card
The statuses and commands available on the card authentication function:
–ET070 Start button
–ET046 Immobiliser
–ET014 Power supply level requested

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1.2.2 Unlocking/locking the steering column:
1Steering column lock
2multiplex line
3Supply
4Sensor Line
5Safety line
a/ Unlocking the steering column lock
Following authentication of the Renault card:
1/ The UCH sends a code to the electric steering column lock with an unlocking request via the multiplex network
(ET119 UCH request to steering column lock).
2/ If the electric steering column lock recognises the code, it unlocks and sends its unlocked status to the UCH
(ET073 Steering column lock sensor signal).
3/ When the UCH receives the "Steering column unlocking completed" signal, it orders the Protection and Switching
Unit to activate the + after ignition relay and the procedure continues.
The physical status of the column lock can be displayed by status ET072 Steering column lock and its
programming can be displayed by status ET071 Steering column lock blank.
The steering column lock remains locked if:
–There is excessive mechanical load on the steering column (e.g.: wheel jammed against a kerb),
–the battery voltage is too low,
–the power demanded by the column lock is too high (thermal protection of the column lock electric motor). Note:
After ignition feed can only be established if the steering column unlocking procedure is performed
correctly.

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b/ Locking the steering column:
The steering column is locked with the engine off, after the Renault card is removed from the card reader. This
locking operation requires:
–a valid 0 mph (0 km/h) speed signal,
–a correctly functioning airbag and no impact detected,
–a deactivated + after ignition connection.
When the engine has not been started but the after ignition feed is active (e.g. forced after ignition feed), certain
conditions in which there is a drop in the after ignition feed do not cause the steering column to lock ("steering
column not locked" message).
Steering column lock fails if:
1/ Normal non-locking scenarios:
–the card is present in the card reader,
–more than 20 minutes has elapsed with the card in the reader and the engine off,
–the vehicle speed is not zero,
–power is demanded by the steering column lock too frequently.
With regard to vehicles fitted with UCH computer Vdiag 4F or above:
–the Renault card is removed from the card reader when the vehicle is in forced + after ignition feed,
–3 minutes have elapsed following a starting failure due to an engaged gear,
–the Renault card is removed from the card reader following a starting failure due to an engaged gear,
–a front door is open following a starting failure due to an engaged gear and the card is not in the reader.
To lock the steering column, start and stop the engine again.
2/ Abnormal non-locking scenarios:
–the airbag unit is faulty or locked,
–the airbag unit is disconnected,
–the airbag has been triggered,
–the speed signal is not available.
In the event that a steering column does not lock, the driver is informed via the message Steering column not locked.
1.2.3 Locking the injection computer:
When the + after ignition feed has been established, the UCH and the injection computer compare their codes via
the multiplex network. If the codes are identical, the vehicle immobiliser is deactivated (ET046 Immobiliser).
If there is a failure, the immobiliser remains active.
Reactivating protection: the immobiliser is reactivated when the engine stops.

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1.2.4 Renault card check by the UCH:
a/ Card check:
When the engine is running, the UCH checks for the presence of the Renault card in the passenger compartment (if
vehicle is hands-free) or in the card-reader when a door is opened then closed. If the Renault card is not detected, a
message on the instrument panel and a buzzer warn the driver.
Command AC036 Internal aerial test is used to check the area covered by the starting aerials inside the passenger
compartment (hands-free vehicles). The card reader flashes when the card is detected.
This command allows a hands-free card to be recognised even if it does not belong to the vehicle.
b/ Low battery warning:
If the Renault card battery is faulty or flat, the change card battery message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the vehicle is started, if there have been 5 attempts to authenticate the Renault card since the battery fault.
c/ Storing information on the card:
A device allowing information relating to the vehicle to be read from the card is available.
Information available: – VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
–Mileage.
–Fuel level.
–Mileage before oil change.
–Tyre pressure (if vehicle fitted with SSPP).
–Status of OBD warning light.
–Oil level.
2.5 Immobiliser warning light programs
Immobiliser warning light Vehicle protection status
Ignition
offWarning light flashes slowlyVehicle protected (immobiliser active or fault with
steering lock)
Warning light not lit New vehicle or blank UCH storage mode
Ignition
onWarning light flashes slowly Renault card not recognised
Warning light continuously lit Injection authentication fault
Warning light not lit Vehicle unprotected (immobiliser inactive)

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1.3 SUB-FUNCTION: STARTING
The UCH manages the control section of the starting sub-function. For this function to operate normally, the
protection function must proceed correctly (immobiliser inactive ET046 Immobiliser).
In order to control the starter motor, the UCH requires the following status and parameter information to check that
the starting conditions have been met:
–Start button ET070 Start button.
–Clutch pedal position ET048 Clutch pedal position.
–Brake pedal position ET047 Brake pedal position.
–Automatic gearbox selector lever position ET108 Automatic gearbox selector lever position.
–Position of the manual gearbox selector lever (see 87G, Engine compartment connection unit, Conformity
check).
If the starting conditions are met, the request for the Protection and Switching Unit to activate the starter motor can
be viewed using status ET110 UCH request to injection or Protection and Switching Unit.
1.4 Main COMPONENTS of the ACCESS/SAFETY function
1.4.1 Main components of the ACCESS sub-function:
–Renault card,
–UCH,
–optical presence sensors located in the door handles,
–access aerials integrated in the door handles and the tailgate,
–the locking switches incorporated in the door handles,
–the boot-only opening/locking switch built into the boot badge,
–opening element locking motors.
1.4.1.1 The Renault card:
The Renault card has three buttons which allow:
–locking of the vehicle,
–unlocking of the vehicle,
–the boot to be locked/unlocked.
The Renault hands-free card allows hands-free operation if it is located in the access and starting zones.
The Renault card is powered by a 3 V battery. This battery is required for operation in hands-free mode or remote
control mode (card button presses).
If the battery is old or in an area of frequency interference, the emergency insert located in the Renault card allows
the driver's door to be unlocked.

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1.4.1.2 The UCH:
1.4.1.3 The optical presence sensors built into the door handles (hands-free vehicles):
The optical presence sensors inform the UCH of the hands-free unlocking request for the entire vehicle when the
infrared beam is cut in one of the handles (by a hand).
This presence detection starts the hands-free access procedure.
To limit battery use, the optical sensors are powered at 12 V only for 72 hours after the last change of vehicle
locked-unlocked status. After this period, the handle must be pulled to operate a switch* which "wakes up" the UCH
to resupply the optical sensors. In this case, pull the handle a second time to open the door once the card has been
authenticated.
The switch signal* is parallel to the optical sensor signal: activation of the optical sensor or the switch* earths the
signal going to the UCH. Although it is a switch*, the signal is not constant when pulling and holding the handle.
switch*: Switch.a) In hands-free mode, the UCH receives the unlocking request through the optical sensors, and the
locking request through the locking switches.
b) The UCH manages the exchanges with the Renault card.
In hands-free mode:
The UCH interrogates and authenticates the Renault card via the access aerials located in the door
handles and the tailgate, at a frequency of 125 KHz.
After authentication from the UCH, the Renault card responds directly to it at 433 MHz.
Outside hands-free mode:
The UCH receives the access requests coming from card presses at 433 MHz (315 MHz in Japan).
The 433 MHz reception aerial is incorporated in the UCH (except Scénic II fitted with the SSPP function).
The signals are encrypted.
c) The UCH activates the locking motors.
If the exchanges between the Renault card and the UCH are correct, the UCH activates the locking
motors.

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The handle groups are shown in the diagram below:
Communal sensor supply
Note:
The tailgate is not fitted with an infrared optical sensor. The boot and rear screen opening switches notify the UCH
of a request to open the boot or rear screen.
Optical
sensor
+
SwitchDriver's side
Passenger side
Optical
sensor
+
Switch
Optical
sensor
+
SwitchOptical
sensor
+
Switch
Boot unlocking