ignition RENAULT SCENIC 2016 J95 / 3.G Owner's Guide
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2.13
ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/3)Special cases
When parking on a slope or towing a 
trailer, pull switch 3 for a few seconds 
to obtain the maximum braking effect.
To park the vehicle without applying the 
electronic parking brake (if there is a 
risk of freezing, for example):
– with the engine running and  RENAULT  card in reader  4, switch 
off the engine by pressing engine 
Start/Stop button 1;
–  select a gear (manual gearbox) or  position  P (automatic gearbox);
–  depress the brake pedal and press  switch 3 at the same time;
–  remove the RENAULT card from the  card reader.
Brief stopTo manually activate the electronic 
parking brake, (when stopping at a red 
light, or stopping when the engine is 
running, etc.): pull and release switch  3. 
The brake is released as soon as the 
vehicle is started up again.Manual operationYou can control the electronic parking 
brake manually.
Applying the electronic parking 
brake
Pull switch  3. Indicator lights  2 and 
} light up on the instrument panel.
Releasing the electronic parking 
brake
With the ignition on, depress the brake 
pedal then press switch  3: the warning 
light  2 and the warning light 
} go 
off on the instrument panel.
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2.18
MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE 
Your vehicle complies with criteria for 
recycling and recovering vehicles at the 
end of their service life, which will come 
into force in 2015.
Some of the parts on your vehicle have 
been designed to be recycled later.
These parts are easily removable in 
order to be collected and reprocessed 
in recycling networks.
Furthermore, by virtue of its design, 
moderate fuel consumption and initial 
settings, your vehicle also conforms 
to current anti-pollution regulations. 
The manufacturer is actively striving 
to reduce pollutant exhaust gas emis-
sions and to save energy. However, 
the fuel consumption of your vehicle 
and the level of pollutant exhaust gas 
emissions are also your responsibility. 
Ensure that it is maintained and used 
correctly.Maintenance
It is important to remember that fail-
ure to respect anti-pollution regulations 
could lead to legal action being taken 
against the vehicle owner.
In addition, replacing engine, fuel 
supply system and exhaust compo-
nents with parts other than those origi-
nally recommended by the manufac-
turer may alter your vehicle so that it 
no longer complies with anti-pollution 
regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and 
checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-
cordance with the instructions given in 
your maintenance schedule: they will 
have all the equipment necessary for 
ensuring that your vehicle is maintained 
to its original standard.
Engine adjustments
–  Air filter, fuel filter: a choked ele-
ment will reduce efficiency. It must 
be replaced.
– Idle speed: no adjustment is needed.
Exhaust gas monitoring 
system
The exhaust gas monitoring system will 
detect any operating faults in the vehi-
cle’s antipollution system.
If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-
stances may be released into the at-
mosphere or damage may occur.
ÄThis warning light on the in-
strument panel will indicate if 
there are any faults in the system:
This lights up when the ignition is 
switched on and goes out when the 
engine is started.
–  If it lights up continuously, consult an  approved Dealer as soon as possi-
ble;
–  if it flashes, reduce the engine speed  until the light stops flashing. Contact 
an authorised dealer as soon as pos-
sible. 
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2.20
If the vehicle is equipped with the func-
tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-
sure.
Operating principleEach wheel (except for the emergency 
spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-
tion valve which periodically measures 
the tyre pressure. The system informs 
the driver via the on-board compu-
ter 1 that the tyres are sufficiently in-
flated and warns if they are underinfla-
ted or leaking. The warning light 
 
comes on to warn the driver if the pres-
sure is too low. It should always be done after checking 
the tyre pressure of all four tyres when 
cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the 
current usage of the vehicle (empty, 
carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).
With the ignition on:
–  make short presses on the con-
trol  2 to select the tyre pressure 
display (please refer to “On-board 
Computer” in Section 1);
–  press and hold (around three sec- onds) the control  2 to launch initial-
isation. Flashing tyres followed by 
the message “Pressure ref ongoing” 
means that the request to learn the 
reference pressures has been taken 
into account;
–  reset can take several minutes of dri- ving.
This function is an addi-
tional driving aid.
However, the function does 
not take the place of the 
driver. It cannot, therefore, under 
any circumstances replace the vi-
gilance or the responsibility of the 
driver.
Check the tyre pressures, including 
the emergency spare wheel, once a 
month.
TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (1/4)
Resetting the standard level 
for the tyre pressures
This should be done:
–  when the standard tyre pressure  needs to be changed to adapt to 
usage conditions (empty, carrying a 
load, motorway driving, etc.);
–  after swapping wheels over (how- ever this practice is not recom-
mended);
–  after changing a wheel.
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2.26
DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS (3/5)
Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of 
the drive wheels and to control the ve-
hicle when pulling away accelerating or 
decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system 
measures and compares the speed of 
the drive wheels at all times and slows 
down their over-rotation. If a wheel is 
starting to slip, the system brakes au-
tomatically until the drive supplied be-
comes compatible with the level of grip 
under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine 
speed to the grip available under the 
wheels, independently of the pressure 
exerted on the accelerator pedal.Operating faults
When the system detects an operat-
ing fault the message “Check ESC” and 
warning light 
© and  appear 
on the instrument panel. In this case, 
the ESC and traction control system 
are deactivated.
Consult an approved dealer.
Disabling the traction control 
system
If the vehicle is fitted with this function, 
in some situations (driving on very wet 
ground: snow, mud, etc. or driving with 
snow chains fitted), the system may 
reduce the engine output to limit wheel-
spin. If this is not required, it is possible 
to deactivate the function by pressing 
switch 1.
The message “Traction control off” is 
displayed on the instrument panel to 
inform you. The traction control system offers ad-
ditional safety. It is recommended that 
you do not drive with the function di-
sabled. Correct this as soon as pos-
sible by pressing the switch 
1 again.
Note: the function is reactivated auto-
matically when the ignition is switched 
on or when a speed of approximately 
24 mph (40 km/h) is exceeded.
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2.44
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (1/3)
2
1
Operation
With the gear lever 1 in position  P, 
switch on the ignition.
To move out of position  P, you must 
depress the brake pedal before pres-
sing unlocking button  2.
With the foot on the brake pedal (war-
ning light 
c on the display  3 goes 
out), move the lever out of position  P.
Only engage  D  or  R when the vehi-
cle is stopped, with your foot on the 
brake and the accelerator pedal re-
leased.
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6
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Selector lever 1
Display  3 on the instrument panel 
shows the mode and gear selected.
4:   P: park
5:    R: reverse gear
6 :   N : neutral
7:    D: automatic mode
8 :   manual mode
9 :     zone displaying gearbox mode or 
gear engaged in manual mode
Driving in automatic mode
Select position  D. In most traffic condi-
tions, you will not have to touch the 
gear selector lever again: the gears will 
change automatically at the right time 
and at the most suitable engine speed 
because the automatic system takes 
into account the vehicle load and road 
contour and adjusts itself to the particu-
lar driving style you have chosen.
Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever 
in position  D, keeping the accelerator 
pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-
matic gear changes at a lower engine 
speed.
Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly 
and fully (so that it goes beyond the 
kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down 
to the optimum gear within the 
engine range.   
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3.25
ASHTRAY/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCKET
1
2
Cigar lighter 1
With the ignition on, push in cigar 
lighter 1; it will spring back with a click 
when it is ready. Pull it out to use. After 
use, replace it without pushing it all the 
way in.
Ashtray 2
To open, lift the cover. To empty it, pull 
the assembly.
Connect accessories 
with a maximum power of 
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.
3
If your vehicle is not fitted with a 
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these 
can be obtained from an approved 
Dealer.
Accessories sockets
You may use cigar lighter recess  1 or 
one of the sockets  3 (depending on the 
vehicle). They are designed for con-
necting accessories with a maximum 
power rating of 120 Watts (voltage: 
12V) which have been approved by our 
Technical Department.
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4.2
BONNET (1/2)Unlocking the bonnet catch
To release it, lift tab 2.
Opening the bonnet
Lift the bonnet; you will need to guide it 
as it is held by a strut.
To open, pull handle 
1, located on the 
left-hand side of the dashboard.
1
2
Do not press down on the 
bonnet: there is a risk that 
the bonnet may accidentally 
close.
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
When working in the engine 
compartment, ensure that 
the windscreen wiper stalk 
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.   
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4.4
–  remove the dipstick and wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth;
–  push the dipstick in as far as it will  go (for vehicles equipped with a cap-
type dipstick C, screw the cap in as 
far as it will go);
–  take out the dipstick again;
–  read the level: it should never fall  below minimum mark  A or exceed 
maximum mark B.
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is 
pushed in as far as it will go or that 
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely 
screwed in.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: general information
It is normal for an engine to use oil for 
lubrication and cooling of moving parts 
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes.
However, contact your approved 
Dealer if more than 0.5 litres is being 
consumed every 600 miles (1,000 km) 
after the running in period.
Oil change frequency: check the oil 
level from time to time and certainly 
before any long journey to avoid the 
risk of damaging your engine.
C
A
B
A
B
In order to prevent splashback, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling with oil.
Reading the oil levelThe oil level should be read with the ve-
hicle on level ground, after the engine 
has been switched off for some time.
The dipstick must be used to read 
the exact oil level and make sure 
that the maximum level has not been 
exceeded (risk of engine damage).  
Refer to the following pages.
The instrument panel display only 
alerts the driver when the oil level is at 
its minimum.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
must the maximum fill 
level  B be exceeded: risk of damage 
to the engine and catalytic con-
verter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer.
Consult your approved Dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.  
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4.5
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (1/3)
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level 
ground and the engine should be cold 
(for instance, before the engine is 
started up for the first time in the day).– Unscrew cap 
1;
–  top up the level (as a guide, the ca- pacity between the minimum and 
maximum reading on the dipstick  2 
is between 1.5 and 2 litres, depend-
ing on the engine);
–  wait for approximately 20 minutes to  allow the oil to flow into the engine;
–  check the level using the dipstick  2 
(as described above).
Once the operation has been com-
pleted, ensure that the dipstick is 
pushed in as far as it will go or that 
the “cap-type dipstick” is completely 
screwed in.
Do not exceed the  max level and 
do not forget to refit cap  1 and dip-
stick 2.
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1
2
1
2
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).In order to prevent splashback, it is 
recommended that a funnel be used 
when topping up/filling with oil.    
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4.7
Never run the engine in an 
enclosed space as exhaust 
gases are poisonous.
Engine oil change: if you 
are changing the oil when 
the engine is hot, be careful 
not to scald yourself if the 
oil overflows.
Filling:  take care when 
topping up the oil that 
no oil drips onto engine 
components - risk of fire. 
Remember to refit the cap securely 
as there is a risk of fire if oil splashes 
onto hot engine components.
Consult your approved Dealer at 
once if you notice an abnormal or 
repeated drop in any of the fluid 
levels.
Oil change
Service interval:  refer to the 
Maintenance Document for your vehi-
cle.
Average capacity for oil 
changes
Please refer to the maintenance docu-
ment for your vehicle, or contact an au-
thorised dealer. 
Always check the engine oil level using 
the dipstick, as explained previously (it 
should never fall below the minimum 
level, or be over the maximum level on 
the dipstick).
Engine oil grade
Refer to the Maintenance Document for 
your vehicle.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL: topping up, filling (3/3)/OIL CHANGE
The engine may be hot 
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In 
addition, the engine cooling 
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
Before performing any 
action in the engine com-
partment, the ignition must 
be switched off by pressing 
the engine stop button (please see 
the information on “Starting, stop-
ping the engine” in Section 2).
When working in the engine 
compartment, ensure that 
the windscreen wiper stalk 
is in the park position.
Risk of injury.
Exceeding the maximum 
engine oil level
Under no circumstances 
must the maximum fill level 
be exceeded: risk of damage to the 
engine and catalytic converter.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum 
level,  do not start your vehicle  and 
contact an approved Dealer.