Get Driving -> Starting/Stopping the engine using the RENAULT card Guide for Renault Clio 4 Door Third Generation (2005-2013)

STARTING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT card

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RENAULT card

Starting conditions.

The card must be in detection zone 1

(passenger compartment and luggage

compartment, except for some high

areas such as the sun visor, spectacle

holder, dashboard upper section, etc.)

or in card reader 4.

Follow the starting instructions on the

instrument panel 2 describing the fol-

lowing conditions:

tostart,depressthebrakepedalorclutch

(the pedal must be depressed through-

out starting) and press button 3.

Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card

inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsuper-

If a gear is engaged, the vehicle may

only be started by depressing the clutch

pedal.

vised, even for a short while.

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine.

Risk of serious injury.

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STARTING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT card (continued)

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– in some cases, it will be necessary to

Starting a vehicle with an

automatic gearbox

Depress the brake pedal with the lever

Starting a vehicle with a

Quickshift gearbox

Depress the brake pedal with the lever

move the steering wheel while press-

ing start button 3 to assist in unlock-

ing the steering column; a message

on instrument panel 2 warns of this.

in the N or P position.

in the N position.

For all vehicles:

Note: if a gear other than neutral is dis-

played, it flashes and starting will only

be possible by depressing the brake

pedal, with the RENAULT card in detec-

tion zone 1 or in card reader 4.

– if one of the starting conditions is

not applied, the following messages:

“Depress brake + press start”, “shift

to P” or “shift to neutral” will be dis-

played on instrument panel 2;

Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT card

inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsuper-

vised, even for a short while.

They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine.

Risk of serious injury.

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STARTING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT card (continued)

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– when the RENAULT card battery is

drained, flat battery, etc.

Accessories function

Starting with the tailgate

open

Insert the card into card reader 4 if you

wish to start the engine with the tailgate

open.

To use certain functions with the engine

switched off (radio, navigation, etc.),

press button 3 without depressing the

pedals and with the RENAULT card in

detection zone 1 or in card reader 4.

The messages “card not detected” then

“insert card” appear on instrument pan-

el 2.

Move the RENAULT card or insert it

fully into card reader 4.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the RENAULT card

may not work:

– if the vehicle is located in a zone of

high electromagnetic radiation;

– using appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (mobile

phone, video game, etc.);

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STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with RENAULT card

When leaving your vehicle,

with the RENAULT card in

particular, check that the

engine has completely

stopped.

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Never leave your vehicle

with the RENAULT Card

inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsuper-

To ensure that the engine is completely

stopped, press button 3 twice.

Conditions for stopping the

engine

Before stopping the engine, make

sure you have your card.

vised.

There is a risk that they could start

the engine or operate electrical

equipment (electric windows etc.)

and trap part of their body (neck,

arms, hands, etc.). Risk of serious

injury.

The steering locks. Check that it is cor-

rectly locked in position.

With the engine switched off, any ac-

cessories being used (radio, heating

and air conditioning, etc.) will continue

to function for a few minutes.

When the vehicle is stationary, press

button 3.

If the card is not in the detection zone

after pressing once, the messages

‘Confirm engine stop’ and ‘Press STOP

twice’ appear on instrument panel 2.

Never switch off the ignition before

the vehicle has stopped completely.

Switching off the engine disables

the assistance equipment: brakes,

steering, etc., and passive safety

equipment such as air bags and

pretensioners.

When the driver’s door is opened, the

accessories stop working.

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