wheel RENAULT WIND ROADSTER 2012 Owners Manual

1.1
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Sommaire 1 (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
Key, radio frequency remote control: general information, use, deadlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
Automatic locking when driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.12
Additional methods of restraint: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
to the front seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15
side protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.18
Child safety: general information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.20
choosing a child seat mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.23
fitting a child seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.24
deactivating, activating the front passenger airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.27
Driving position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.30
Warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.34
on-board computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.40
Steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48
Power-assisted steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.48
Clock and exterior temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.49
Door mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.50
Audible and visual signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.51
Exterior lighting and signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.52
Windscreen washers and wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.54
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.56

seat belts .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
driving position settings ........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
adjusting your driving position ............................... (current page)
front seats adjustment ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
1.12
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Ceintures de sécurité (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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Always wear your seat belt when trav-
elling in your vehicle. You must also
comply with the legislation of the par -
ticular country you are in.
Seat belts
Before starting, first adjust your driv-
ing position, then ask all occupants
to adjust their seat belts to ensure
optimum protection.
Adjusting your driving
position
– Sit well back in your seat (having
first removed your coat or jacket).
This is essential to ensure your back
is positioned correctly;
– adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals. Your seat
should be as far back as possible
while still allowing you to depress
the clutch pedal fully. The seatback
should be adjusted so that your arms
are slightly bent when you hold the
steering wheel;
– adjust the height of the seat. This
adjustment allows you to select the
seat position which offers you the
best possible view;
– adjust the position of the steering
wheel.
Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the
seatback.
Shoulder strap 1 should be as close as
possible to the base of the neck but not
on it.
Lap belt 2 should be worn flat over the
thighs and against the pelvis.
The seat belt should be worn so that
it is as close as possible to your body,
i.e.: avoid wearing heavy clothing or
keeping bulky objects under the belts,
etc.
SEAT BELTS (1/3)
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2
I n c o r r e c t l y a d j u s t e d o r
twisted seat belts may
cause injuries in the event
of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person,
whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear
a seat belt. In this case, ensure that
the lap belt is not exerting too much
pressure on the abdomen, but do
not allow any slack.

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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures avant (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (2/3)
Operation
This system is only operational when
the ignition is switched on.
In a severe frontal impact, the air bags
inflate rapidly, cushioning the impact
of the driver’s head and chest against
the steering wheel and of the front pas-
senger against the dashboard. The air
bags then deflate immediately so that
the passengers are not in any way hin-
dered when leaving the vehicle.
A
Air bags for driver and front
passenger
Fitted to the driver and passenger side.
Depending on the vehicle, the pres -
ence of this equipment is indicated by
the word “air bag” on the steering wheel
and dashboard (air bag zone A ) and
a symbol on the lower section of the
windscreen.
Each air bag system consists of:
– an air bag and gas generator fitted
on the steering wheel for the driver
and in the dashboard for the front
passenger;
– a shared computer, which includes
the impact detector and the moni -
tor controlling the electrical trigger
system for each of the gas genera -
tors;
– a single indicator light
å on the
instrument panel;
– remote sensors.
The air bag system uses
pyrotechnic principles. This
explains why, when the air
bag inflates, it will gener -
ate heat, produce smoke (this does
not mean that a fire is about to start)
and make a noise upon detonation.
In a situation where an air bag is
required, it will inflate immediately
and this may cause some minor, su-
perficial grazing to the skin or other
problems.

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Dispositifs complémentaires aux ceintures avant (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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METHODS OF RESTRAINT IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS (3/3)
Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag
– Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
– Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
– Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
– The steering wheel must not be removed (except by qualified personnel from our Network).
– When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting
your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to deploy correctly and be fully effective.
Warnings concerning the passenger air bag
– Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard on or near the air bag.
– Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
– The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In
general, parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head, etc.).
– The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure
the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.
A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT MUST NOT BE FITTED TO THE FRONT p ASSENGER SEAT UNLESS
THE ADDITIONAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS, I.E. THE p ASSENGER AIR BAG, ARE DEACTIVATED.
(refer to the information on “Child safety: deactivating/activating the front passenger air bag” in Section 1)
All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent
the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

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Poste de conduite direction à gauche (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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DRIVING pOSITION: LEFT -HAND DRIVE (2/2)
1 Side air vent.
2 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light,
– horn.
3 Instrument panel.
4 Location for driver’s air bag.
5 – Windscreen wash/wipe stalk.
–
Trip computer information readout
control and vehicle settings person-
alisation menu.
6 –
Time, temperature, radio information
display…
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passen -
ger air bag activated/deactivated
warning lights
The equipment fitted, described below, DEpENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
16 Handbrake.
17 Cruise control/speed limiter control.
18 Hazard warning lights switch.
19 Traction control system activation/
deactivation controls.
20 Steering wheel height adjustment
control.
21 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
22 Door mirror adjustment control.
23 Bonnet release.
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Centre air vents.
8 Location for passenger air bag.
9 Side air vent.
10 Storage compartment.
11 Heating and ventilation controls.
12 Location for radio or storage com -
partment.
13 Gear lever.
14 Electric window controls, rotating
hard roof opening/closing control.
15 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols.

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Poste de conduite direction à droite (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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DRIVING pOSITION: RIGHT -HAND DRIVE (2/2)
The equipment fitted, described below, DEpENDS ON THE VERSION AND COUNTRY.
1 Side air vent.
2 Location for passenger air bag.
3 Centre air vents.
4 –
Time, temperature, radio information
display…
– Driver and front passenger seat
belt unfastened and passen -
ger air bag activated/deactivated
warning lights
5 Stalk for:
– direction indicator lights,
– exterior lights,
– front fog lights,
– rear fog light,
– horn.
6 Location for driver’s air bag. 7
Instrument panel.
8 – Windscreen wash/wipe stalk.
–
Trip computer information readout
control and vehicle settings person-
alisation menu.
9 Side air vent.
10 Door mirror adjustment control.
11 Cruise control/speed limiter controls.
12 Steering wheel height adjustment
control.
13 Traction control system activation/
deactivation controls.
14 Hazard warning lights switch. 15
Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols.
16 Handbrake.
17 Central door locking/unlocking con -
trols.
18 Electric window controls, rotating
hard roof opening/closing control.
19 Gear lever.
20 Location for radio or storage com -
partment.
21 Heating and ventilation controls.
22 Storage compartment.
23 Bonnet release.

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power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
power-assisted steering ........................(up to the end of the DU)
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Volant de direction (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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Operating faults
The steering may become stiff when
driving or when the steering wheel is
turned repeatedly. This is due to the
power assistance overheating. In this
case, it must be allowed to cool down.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) whilst
the force needed to steer increases
progressively as the speed rises (for
enhanced safety at high speeds).
Steering wheel
Power-assisted steering
STEERING WHEEL/pOWER-ASSISTED STEERING
Never leave the steering wheel at
full lock while stationary.
Never switch off the igni -
tion when travelling down -
hill, and avoid doing so in
normal driving (assistance
is not provided).
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.
Adjusting the steering wheel
Depending on the vehicle, the steering
wheel position is adjustable.
Hold the steering wheel with one hand,
lift lever 1 and position the steering
wheel as desired. Lower the lever 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.
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headlight flashers ................................. (up to the end of the DU)
indicators .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
lights: hazard warning ............................... (up to the end of the DU)
lights: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
indicators: direction indicators .......................... (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
hazard warning lights signal ................. (up to the end of the DU)
horn ...................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
horn: flash ................................................................. (current page)
horn: sounding the horn ............................................ (current page)
horn ....................................................................... (current page)
audible and visual signals .....................(up to the end of the DU)
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Avertisseurs sonore et lumineux (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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Audible and visual signals
AUDIBLE AND VISUAL SIGNALS
Direction indicators
Move stalk 1 parallel to the steering
wheel and in the direction you are going
to turn it.
When driving on the motorway, the
steering wheel is not often turned
enough to return the stalk automatically
to 0 . There is an intermediate position
in which the stalk may be held when
changing lanes.
When the stalk is released, it automati-
cally returns to 0.éHazard warning lights
Press switch 2.
This switch activates all four direction
indicators and the side indicator lights
simultaneously. It must only be used in
an emergency to warn other drivers that
you have had to stop in an area where
stopping is prohibited or unexpected, or
that you are obliged to drive under spe-
cial conditions.
Depending on the vehicle, the hazard
warning lights may come on automati -
cally under deliberate heavy decelera -
tion. You can switch them off by press-
ing switch 2.
Horn
Press the end of the stalk 1.
Headlight flasher
Pull stalk 1 towards you to flash the
headlights.1
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driving ................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
ignition switch ....................................... (up to the end of the DU)
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Rodage (E33 - X33 - Renault)
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Running in
Ignition switch
Up to 600 miles (1,000 km) , do not
exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in top gear
or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance
from your vehicle after approximately
1,800 miles (3 000 km).
Service intervals: please refer to your
vehicle’s Maintenance Document.
RUNNING IN/IGNItIoN SwItch
“off and steering locked” position
St
To lock: remove the key and turn the
steering wheel until the steering column
locks.
To unlock: turn the key and the steering
wheel slightly.
“Accessories” position A
When the ignition is switched off, any
accessories (radio, etc.) will continue to
function. “Ignition” position M
The ignition is on and the engine can
be started.
“Start” position D
If the engine fails to start at the first at-
tempt, turn the key back before activat-
ing the starter again. Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.

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CONSEILS : antipollution, économies de carburant, conduite (E33 - X3\
3 - Renault)
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ADVIcE: antipollution, fuel economy and driving (2/3)
Driving
– Drive carefully for the first few miles
until the engine reaches its normal
operating temperature, rather than
let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
– Speed is expensive.
– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive
with a light right foot.
– Do not overrev the engine in the in-
termediate gears.
Always use the highest gear possi -
ble without labouring the engine.
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
your approved dealer as soon as
possible;
– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed
until the light stops flashing. Contact
your approved dealer as soon as
possible. –
Avoid sudden acceleration.
– Brake as little as possible. If you an-
ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad -
vance, you may then simply release
the accelerator pedal.
– Do not try to maintain the same
speed up a hill, accelerate no more
than you would on the level. Keep
your foot in the same position on the
accelerator pedal.
– Double declutching and accelerating
before switching off are unnecessary
in modern vehicles.
– Bad weather, flooded roads:
Do not drive through floods
if the depth of water is
above the lower edge of the
wheel rims.
obstructions to the driver
On the driver ’s side, only
use mats adapted to the ve-
hicle that attach to the pre-
installed parts, and regularly check
their mounting. Do not place several
mats on top of each other.
Risk of pedals jamming