2003-2008 Renault Megane SUV Driving User Manual
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Driving for Your Renault Megane SUV Second Generation (2003-2008)

Section 2: Driving  
(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)  
Running in ........................................................................................................................................................ 2.02  
Starting and stopping the engine ......................................................................................................... 2.03 - 2.04  
Special features of petrol versions .................................................................................................................. 2.05  
Special features of dCi (diesel) versions ........................................................................................................ 2.06  
Gear lever .......................................................................................................................................................... 2.07  
Handbrake ......................................................................................................................................................... 2.08  
Power assisted steering .................................................................................................................................... 2.08  
Advice on anti-pollution and how to economise on fuel ................................................................ 2.09 ➟ 2.11  
Environment ...................................................................................................................................................... 2.12  
Tyre Pressure Monitor ......................................................................................................................... 2.13 ➟ 2.16  
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ................................................................................................................... 2.17  
Traction control: ASR ............................................................................................................................ 2.18 - 2.19  
Anti-lock Braking System: ABS ........................................................................................................... 2.20 - 2.21  
Emergency brake assist .................................................................................................................................... 2.22  
Speed Limiter ....................................................................................................................................... 2.23 ➟ 2.25  
Cruise Control ...................................................................................................................................... 2.26 ➟ 2.28  
Automatic gearbox ............................................................................................................................... 2.29 ➟ 2.32  
2.01  
RUNNING IN  
ꢀ Petrol version  
ꢀ Diesel version  
For the first 625 miles (1000 km) do  
not exceed 80 mph (130 km/h) in  
the highest gear or 3000 to  
3500 rpm.  
For the first 900 miles (1500 km), do  
not exceed 2500 rpm. After  
completing this mileage you may  
drive faster, although you may only  
expect top performance after  
On completion of 625 miles (1000 km)  
you may use your vehicle normally.  
However, it is only after 1875 miles  
(3000 km) have been covered that  
you may reasonably expect full  
performance.  
approximately  
(6000 km).  
3600  
miles  
During the running in period, do  
not accelerate sharply while the  
engine is still cold and do not let the  
engine overrev.  
Service intervals: see the vehicle's  
warranty and servicing booklet.  
Service intervals: see the vehicle's  
warranty and servicing booklet.  
2.02  
STARTING THE ENGINE  
Special note for vehicles with an  
automatic gearbox  
Depress the brake pedal with the  
lever in the N or P position.  
1
Note:  
- if one of the starting conditions is  
not met, the messages: “apply  
clutch + start” or “brake + start”  
are displayed on the instrument  
panel.  
3
4
- in some instances it will be  
necessary to move the steering  
wheel while pressing starter  
button 3 to unlock the steering  
column.  
2
RENAULT remote control Card  
The message “Please insert card”  
appears on instrument panel  
display 1.  
Insert the RENAULT Card fully into  
the card reader 2.  
Starting conditions.  
Follow the starting instructions on  
the instrument panel describing the  
following conditions:  
Accessories function  
To make some functions available  
when the engine is stopped (radio,  
navigation assistance, etc.) press  
button 3 only.  
To start, depress the brake or clutch  
pedal (the pedal must be kept  
depressed throughout starting) then  
press button 3. If a gear is engaged,  
the vehicle may only be started by  
depressing the clutch pedal.  
Starting  
with  
the  
luggage  
compartment open (in hands-free  
mode)  
Hands-free RENAULT Card  
Insert the card into card reader 2, if  
you wish to start the engine with the  
luggage compartment open.  
The card must be in the detection  
zone 4 (passenger compartment and  
luggage compartment, excluding  
certain high zones such as the sun  
visor, sunglasses holder, etc.).  
2.03  
STOPPING THE ENGINE  
RENAULT remote control Card  
With the card in reader 2, pressing  
the engine start/stop button  
switches off the engine.  
If the card is no longer in the reader  
after the button is pressed for the  
first time, the message “confirm  
stop engine” appears on the  
instrument panel.  
3
Press button 3 another two times to  
confirm that you want to switch off  
the engine.  
Never leave a child (or  
animal) alone in the vehicle  
2
with the RENAULT Card  
inside. They might start the  
Hands-Free RENAULT Card  
engine or operate electrical  
equipment (e.g.: electric windows)  
and there is a risk that they may  
trap part of their body (neck, arms,  
hand, etc.). Risk of serious injury.  
With the card in the vehicle,  
pressing the engine start/stop  
button 3 once switches off the  
engine.  
Conditions for stopping the  
engine  
- the vehicle is stationary;  
- the lever is in the N or P position  
for vehicles with an automatic  
gearbox;  
Never switch off the ignition before  
If the card is no longer in the  
detection zone after the button is  
pressed for the first time, the  
message “confirm stop engine”  
appears on the instrument panel.  
the  
vehicle  
has  
stopped  
completely. Once the engine has  
stopped, the power assisted  
steering, brake servo and the  
passive safety devices such as  
airbags and pretensioners will no  
longer operate.  
- press button 3;  
When the engine is switched off, the  
accessories currently being used  
(radio, air conditioning, etc.) will  
continue to operate.  
Press twice more to confirm that  
you want to switch off the engine.  
When the driver's door is opened,  
the accessories stop working.  
2.04  
SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS  
The following operating conditions:  
• Driving for long periods with the  
low fuel level warning light lit up,  
If you notice any of the above faults,  
have the necessary repairs carried  
out as soon as possible by your  
RENAULT Dealer.  
• Using leaded petrol,  
These faults may be avoided by  
taking your vehicle regularly to  
your RENAULT Dealer at the  
intervals specified in your warranty  
and servicing booklet.  
• Using oil or fuel additives which  
are not approved by RENAULT.  
Or faults such as:  
• Faulty ignition, running out of  
fuel or spark plug disconnected  
resulting in the engine misfiring  
and jolting when driving,  
Starting problems  
To avoid damaging the catalytic  
converter, do not keep trying to start  
the engine (using the start button, or  
by pushing or towing the vehicle)  
without having identified and  
corrected the starting fault.  
• Loss of power,  
may cause the catalytic converter to  
overheat and thus reduce its  
efficiency or even destroy it and  
cause heat damage to the vehicle.  
If the fault cannot be identified, do  
not continue to try and start the  
engine, call a RENAULT Dealer.  
Do not park the vehicle or  
run the engine in locations  
where flammable materials  
or materials such as grass  
or leaves could come into contact  
with a hot exhaust system.  
2.05  
SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS  
Diesel engine speed  
Precautions to be taken in winter  
Diesel engines are fitted with  
To avoid any problems in icy  
injection  
equipment  
which  
conditions:  
prevents overrevving of the engine  
irrespective of the gear engaged.  
• ensure that the battery is always  
fully charged,  
• Always keep the fuel tank  
relatively full to avoid water  
vapour condensing in it and  
accumulating at the bottom of the  
tank.  
No fuel  
If the fuel tank has been drained  
dry, you may start the engine  
normally after refilling the fuel tank  
provided that the battery is well  
charged.  
However, if after a few seconds and  
several attempts the engine fails to  
start, contact a RENAULT Dealer.  
Do not park the vehicle or  
run the engine in locations  
where flammable materials  
or materials such as grass  
or leaves could come into contact  
with a hot exhaust system.  
2.06  
GEAR LEVER  
The reversing lights will light up as  
soon as reverse gear is selected,  
with the ignition on.  
1
2
To select reverse gear  
Vehicle with manual gearbox:  
follow the grille drawn on knob 1  
and, depending on the vehicle, pull  
ring 2 up against the gear lever knob  
to select reverse.  
Vehicles with automatic gearbox:  
refer to “Automatic gearbox” in  
Section 2.  
2.07  
HANDBRAKE  
POWER ASSISTED STEERING  
To apply  
Pull upwards, make sure that the  
vehicle cannot move  
Never drive with an inadequately-  
charged battery.  
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.  
1
2
Steering is made easier during  
parking manoeuvres (for added  
convenience) whilst the force  
needed  
to  
steer  
increases  
progressively as the speed rises (for  
enhanced safety at high speeds).  
To release  
Pull lever 1 gently upwards, push in  
button 2 and lower the lever to the  
floor.  
The red warning light on the  
instrument panel will light up if  
you are driving with the handbrake  
not fully released.  
Depending on the slope  
and/or vehicle load, it  
may be necessary to  
apply the brake by an  
additional two notches and to  
engage a gear (1st or reverse) for  
manual vehicles, or position P  
for automatic vehicles.  
Make sure that the  
As a general rule, you  
should not switch off the  
handbrake  
is  
fully  
released when driving,  
ignition when in motion,  
otherwise  
may occur.  
overheating  
and never on hills, as the  
power assisted steering and  
brake servo will not function.  
2.08  
ADVICE ON ANTI-POLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING  
RENAULT actively participates in  
the reduction of pollutant exhaust  
gas emissions and in saving energy.  
Maintenance  
Engine adjustments  
• Ignition: this does not require  
adjustment.  
It is important to remember that  
failure to respect anti-pollution  
standards could lead to legal action  
being taken against the vehicle  
owner. In addition, replacing  
engine, fuel supply system and  
exhaust components with parts  
By virtue of its design, moderate  
fuel consumption and initial  
settings, your RENAULT conforms  
to current anti-pollution standards.  
Technical design, however, cannot  
achieve all. The fuel consumption  
of your vehicle and the level of  
pollutant exhaust gas emissions are  
very much within your control.  
Make sure that your vehicle is  
maintained and used correctly.  
• Spark plugs: optimum conditions  
of use, performance and output  
demand that the specifications  
laid down by our design office be  
rigorously adhered to.  
other  
than  
those  
originally  
recommended by the manufacturer  
may alter your vehicle so that it no  
longer complies with anti-pollution  
standards.  
If the spark plugs have to be  
replaced, adhere to the make,  
type and gap specified for your  
vehicle's engine. Contact your  
RENAULT Dealer for this  
information.  
Have your vehicle checked and  
adjusted by your RENAULT Dealer  
in accordance with the instructions  
in the vehicle’s warranty and  
servicing booklet.  
• Idling speed: This does not  
require adjustment.  
Your RENAULT Dealer has all the  
equipment necessary for ensuring  
that your vehicle is maintained to  
its original standard.  
• Air filter, diesel filter: A clogged  
element hinders performance and  
must be changed.  
Always remember that the emission  
of pollutant fumes is directly linked  
to fuel consumption.  
• Injection pump setting: it must be  
set to the recommended values.  
2.09  
ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING (continued)  
• Brake as little as possible by  
Monitoring exhaust gas  
anticipating obstacles or bends  
and then simply lifting the  
accelerator pedal.  
The exhaust gas monitoring system  
will detect any faults in the  
vehicle's exhaust gas depollution  
system.  
• Avoid sharp acceleration.  
If this system malfunctions, toxic  
substances may be released into the  
atmosphere or mechanical damage  
may occur.  
• Do not overrev the engine in the  
intermediate gears.  
Always use the highest gear  
possible without labouring the  
engine.  
This warning light on the  
instrument  
panel  
will  
On versions with automatic  
gearboxes, it is preferable to keep  
the gear lever in position D.  
• 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.  
indicate if there are any  
problems with the system:  
This comes on when the ignition is  
switched on and goes out after three  
seconds.  
Driving  
- If it comes on continuously,  
contact your RENAULT Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
- If it flashes, reduce the engine  
speed until the light stops  
flashing. Consult your RENAULT  
Dealer as soon as possible.  
• 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 stationary.  
• Double  
declutching  
and  
accelerating before switching off  
are superfluous actions in  
modern vehicles.  
• Speed is expensive.  
• “Sporty” driving uses a lot of fuel:  
drive with a “light right foot”.  
• Bad weather, flooded roads  
Do not drive through  
floods if the depth of  
water is above the lower  
edge of the wheel rims.  
2.10  
ADVICE ON ANTIPOLLUTION, FUEL ECONOMY, DRIVING (continued)  
• Vehicles with air conditioning  
will consume as much as 3.2 litres  
extra fuel every 100 miles (2 litres  
per 100 km) in urban cycle:  
switch the air conditioning off if it  
is not needed.  
• Avoid filling the fuel tank to the  
very top to prevent any overflow.  
• Do not leave an empty roof rack in  
position.  
• It is better to fit a trailer for bulky  
objects.  
• When towing a caravan, fit a wind  
deflector and adjust it carefully.  
General hints  
Tyres  
• Electricity is a “fuel”, so switch  
off all unnecessary electrical  
equipment.  
• Pressures which are too low may  
• Avoid using the vehicle for  
door-to-door calls (short journeys  
with long waits in between)  
because the engine never reaches  
its normal operating temperature.  
Try to group your journeys.  
increase fuel consumption.  
• The use of non-recommended  
tyres may also increase fuel  
consumption.  
However, (with safety always in  
mind), keep your lights on when  
the visibility is bad (“see and be  
seen”).  
• Try to use the air vents. Driving  
with the windows open at 60 mph  
(100 km/h) will increase fuel  
consumption by +4%  
2.11  
ENVIRONMENT  
Your vehicle has been designed  
with the aim of caring for the  
environment.  
Your vehicle is more than 95%  
recyclable. Numerous innovations  
have been perfected regarding the  
vehicle design and materials used,  
to make recycling easier.  
Manufacture:  
RENAULT has manufactured your  
vehicle to comply with the strictest  
environmental standards.  
It integrates many parts made of  
recycled plastics or renewable  
materials (wood, cotton, natural  
rubber etc.).  
Furthermore,  
RENAULT  
has  
implemented a system for checking  
all of the vehicle components.  
Make your contribution towards  
protecting the environment too.  
Emissions:  
• Parts worn and replaced in the  
course  
of  
routine  
vehicle  
Your vehicle is equipped with a  
maintenance (battery, oil filter, air  
filter, etc.) and oil containers  
(empty or filled with used oil)  
must be disposed of through  
specialist organisations.  
depollution system including  
a
catalytic converter,  
a
lambda  
sensor and an active carbon filter  
(the latter prevents vapour from the  
petrol tank being released into the  
open air).  
• At the end of the vehicle's service  
life, it should be sent to approved  
centres to ensure that it is  
recycled.  
Recycling:  
RENAULT has used all its expertise  
to reduce environmental impact as  
far as possible at the end of the  
service life of your vehicle.  
• In all cases, comply with local  
legislation.  
2.12  
TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR  
This system continuously monitors  
Operating principle  
the tyre pressures.  
Each wheel has a sensor integrated  
in the inflation valve which  
periodically measures the tyre  
pressure.  
Tyre pressures should be adjusted  
when the tyres are cold.  
If tyre pressures cannot be checked  
when the tyres are cold, the  
pressures indicated must be  
increased by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).  
The driver is constantly informed of  
the tyre pressure status on the  
instrument panel display.  
Never deflate a hot tyre.  
This function is an  
additional driving aid.  
However, the function  
does not take the place of the  
driver. It cannot, therefore, under  
any circumstances replace the  
vigilance or the responsibility of  
the driver.  
Check the tyre pressures once a  
month.  
2.13  
TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR (continued)  
Fitting tyres  
(replacing tyres or fitting winter  
tyres)  
As there are special precautions to  
be taken when replacing tyres, we  
advise you to contact your  
RENAULT Dealer.  
A
D
B
C
1
1
2
Non-interchangeability of wheels  
To mark the correct position of the  
wheel, note the colour of ring 2  
(after cleaning, if necessary) on each  
valve:  
- A : yellow ring  
- B : black ring  
- C : red ring  
Each of the sensors  
integrated in the valves 1  
is dedicated to one single  
wheel:  
under  
no  
circumstances should you swap  
the wheels.  
- D : green ring  
There is a risk of incorrect  
information which could have  
serious consequences.  
2.14  
TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR (continued)  
Emergency spare wheel  
The emergency spare wheel does  
not have a sensor and so cannot be  
detected by the system.  
1
When it is fitted in the place of  
another wheel, the system detects a  
fault.  
1
Replacing wheels/tyres  
This system requires special  
equipment (wheels, hubcaps, etc.).  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer to  
find  
out  
about  
accessories  
compatible with the system and  
which may be purchased from  
RENAULT outlets: the use of any  
other accessory could affect the  
correct operation of the system.  
Display  
Display 1 on the instrument panel  
informs you of any possible  
inflation faults (flat tyre, punctured  
tyre, system fault, etc.).  
The following pages show the  
possible warning lights, symbols  
and messages.  
Tyre repair aerosols  
Because the valves are specially  
designed, use only aerosols  
approved by RENAULT's Technical  
Department.  
2.15  
TYRE PRESSURE MONITOR (continued)  
Examples of messages which may appear on the display  
"Inflate tyres: motorway"  
"Stop! Tyre puncture"  
The tyre pressure is not suitable for  
the driving speed. Slow down or  
inflate all four tyres to “motorway  
pressure” (refer to the Tyre pressure  
table).  
Replace the wheel affected B or  
contact a RENAULT Dealer.  
A
This message appears accompanied  
by the  
warning light.  
"Tyre pressure sensor fault"  
One  
wheel  
(A)  
disappears,  
indicating that a sensor is missing  
from this wheel or is faulty (e.g., if  
the emergency spare wheel has been  
fitted to the vehicle).  
B
"Check tyre pressures"  
A shaded wheel B, indicates a  
deflated or over-inflated tyre.  
2.16  
ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM: ESP WITH UNDERSTEER CONTROL  
This system helps to keep control of  
the vehicle in critical driving  
situations (avoiding an obstacle,  
loss of grip when cornering, etc.), it  
works in addition to the understeer  
control system.  
When the function begins to  
operate, warning light A flashes to  
warn you.  
If the warning light comes on  
A
accompanied  
by  
the  
ASR  
deselected message when the  
engine is started, slowly turn the  
steering wheel from lock to lock to  
reinitialise the system.  
This function is an  
additional aid in case of  
critical driving conditions  
and allows the vehicle  
handling to be adapted to suit the  
driver.  
Understeer control  
This system optimises the action of  
the ESP in the case of pronounced  
understeering (loss of front axle  
holding).  
Operating principle  
A sensor in the steering wheel  
detects the direction selected by the  
driver.  
However, the function does not  
take the place of the driver. It  
does not increase the vehicle's  
limitations and should not  
encourage you to drive faster.  
Faults  
When the system detects an  
operating fault the message  
“ESP/Traction Control fault appears  
Other sensors throughout the  
vehicle  
direction.  
measure  
the  
actual  
on  
the  
instrument  
panel  
Thus, it can under no  
circumstances  
replace  
the  
accompanied by the  
warning  
vigilance or responsibility of the  
driver when manoeuvring the  
vehicle (the driver must always  
be ready for sudden incidents  
which may occur when driving).  
The system compares the direction  
selected by the driver and the actual  
direction of the vehicle and corrects  
this as necessary by applying the  
brakes selectively and/or acting on  
the engine power.  
light and indicator light A.  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.  
2.17  
TRACTION CONTROL: ASR  
This system helps to limit the loss of  
traction of drive wheels and to  
control the vehicle when pulling  
away or accelerating.  
The system also adjusts the engine  
speed to the grip available under the  
wheels, independently of the  
pressure exerted on the accelerator  
pedal.  
A
When the function begins to  
operate, warning light A flashes to  
warn you.  
This function is an  
additional aid in case of  
critical driving conditions  
and allows the vehicle  
handling to be adapted to suit  
the driver.  
However, the function does not  
take the place of the driver. It  
does not decrease the vehicle's  
limitations and should not  
encourage you to drive more  
quickly.  
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.  
Thus, it can under no  
If a wheel is starting to spin, the  
system brakes automatically until  
the drive delivered becomes  
compatible with the level of grip.  
circumstances  
replace  
the  
vigilance or responsibility of the  
driver when manoeuvring the  
vehicle (the driver must always  
be ready for sudden incidents  
which may occur when driving).  
2.18  
TRACTION CONTROL: ASR (continued)  
Operating fault  
When the system detects an  
operating fault the message  
“ESP/ASR fault” appears on the  
instrument panel along with the  
A
warning light and warning  
light A  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.  
If the warning light comes on  
1
accompanied  
by  
the  
ASR  
deselected message when the  
engine is started, slowly turn the  
steering wheel from lock to lock to  
reinitialise the system.  
Disabling the function  
In some situations (driving on very  
wet ground: snow, mud, etc. or  
driving with chained wheels), the  
system may reduce the engine  
output to limit wheelspin. If this is  
not required, it is possible to  
deactivate the function by pressing  
switch 1.  
Disabling the function also disables  
the ESP function.  
Correct this as soon as possible by  
pressing switch 1 again.  
The  
function  
is  
reactivated  
automatically when the ignition is  
switched on or when a speed of  
approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) is  
exceeded.  
The message “Traction Control  
disconnected” appears on the  
instrument panel and warning light  
A switches on to warn you.  
It is impossible to deselect this  
function when travelling above a  
threshold of approximately 30 mph  
(50 km/h).  
2.19  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM: ABS  
When braking sharply, the two main  
aims are to reduce the stopping  
distance and to keep your vehicle  
under control. However, there is a  
This system also allows you to  
Whenever the system is in use, you  
will feel a varying degree of pulsing  
through the brake pedal. These  
tangible signs will warn you that the  
adhesion between the tyres and the  
ground has reached its limit and  
enable you to adapt your driving  
style to suit the road conditions.  
optimise stopping distances when  
the adhesion of one or more wheels  
becomes hazardous (wet roads,  
slippery or varying road surfaces).  
risk  
that  
roadholding  
and  
directional control may be lost and  
the wheels may lock under braking,  
depending on the nature of the  
ground, weather conditions and  
your reactions. The Anti-lock  
Braking System (ABS) has been  
designed to combat this danger.  
Although this system allows you to  
make maximum use of stopping  
distances, even with the ABS you  
still have to take account of the  
actual condition of the road surface.  
It is still essential to follow the rules  
of good driving practice (such as  
driving at a safe distance from the  
vehicle in front). The fact that the  
vehicle’s safety has been increased  
should not encourage you to take  
risks.  
The safety enhancement is that the  
brake control system prevents the  
wheels from locking, even if the  
brakes are applied too sharply, and  
allows the vehicle to be steered and  
thus its direction to be controlled.  
Under these circumstances it is  
quite possible for the driver to steer  
the vehicle and to avoid an obstacle  
whilst at the same time applying the  
brake.  
2.20  
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM: ABS (continued)  
One of two situations may arise if  
there is a fault in the ABS system:  
1 - Orange warning lights  
and  
on the instrument  
panel light up.  
Braking is still available, but  
without the ABS system.  
Contact a RENAULT Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
2 - The orange warning  
light and the red  
brake fault warning light  
accompanied by and  
and the message are lit up on the  
instrument panel.  
This indicates that both the braking  
system and the ABS system are  
faulty. Your braking systems are  
The braking control provided by  
the anti-lock braking system is  
independent of the load applied to  
the brake pedal. In an emergency,  
apply firm and continuous  
pressure to the brake pedal. There  
is no need to pump it repeatedly.  
only  
partially  
operational.  
However, it is dangerous to brake  
suddenly and it is essential to stop  
immediately, as soon as traffic  
conditions allow. Call a RENAULT  
Dealer.  
2.21  
BRAKE ASSIST  
This system is complementary to  
ABS and helps reduce vehicle  
stopping distances.  
Operating principle  
The system detects an emergency  
braking situation. In this case, the  
braking assistance immediately  
develops maximum power and may  
trigger ABS regulation.  
This function is an  
additional aid in case of  
critical driving conditions  
and allows the vehicle  
handling to be adapted to suit the  
driver.  
ABS braking is maintained as long  
as the brake pedal is not released.  
Hazard lighting  
Depending on the vehicle, these  
may light up under sudden  
deceleration.  
However, the function does not  
take the place of the driver. It does  
not  
increase  
the  
vehicle's  
limitations and should not  
encourage you to drive faster.  
Thus,  
it  
can  
under  
replace  
no  
the  
circumstances  
vigilance or responsibility of the  
driver when manoeuvring the  
vehicle (the driver must always be  
ready for sudden incidents which  
may occur when driving).  
2.22  
CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function  
3
4
2
6
5
1
The speed limiter function allows  
you to decide on a maximum  
driving speed.  
Controls  
1 Main On/Off button.  
2 Limit speed storage and increase  
switch.  
3 Return to stored limit speed.  
4 Switching the function off (with  
limit speed stored)  
Indicator light 6  
This orange indicator light on the  
instrument panel comes on to  
indicate that the limiter function is  
in operation.  
This may be useful, for example,  
when driving in urban areas or in  
areas with speed restriction  
(roadworks), etc.  
When the function is active, the  
message “Limiter” appears on the  
instrument panel accompanied by  
dashes.  
The system operates above a driving  
speed of approximately 20 mph  
(30 km/h).  
5 Limit speed storage and decrease  
switch.  
2.23  
CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function (continued)  
Driving  
When a limit speed is stored, the  
vehicle may be driven normally  
until the limit speed is reached.  
From this point, no amount of effort  
on the accelerator pedal will allow  
you to exceed the programmed  
speed except in an emergency (see  
information on exceeding the limit  
3
4
2
speed).  
5
1
Switching on  
Changing the limit speed  
Press switch 1  
side.  
The limit speed may be changed by  
pressing repeatedly or pressing and  
holding down:  
- button 2 to increase speed,  
- button 5 to reduce speed.  
The indicator light will light up on  
the instrument panel.  
Limiting the speed  
At a steady speed (above 20 mph  
(30 km/h)), press switch 2: the  
speed is stored.  
2.24  
CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: limiter function (continued)  
Exceeding the limit speed  
In the event of an emergency  
It is possible to exceed the limit  
speed at any moment. To do this:  
press the accelerator pedal firmly  
and fully (beyond the point of  
resistance).  
Return to limit speed  
A stored speed can be recalled by  
pressing button 3 until the message  
“Speed limiter” is displayed.  
While it is being exceeded, the limit  
speed flashes on the instrument  
panel.  
3
4
When the emergency has passed,  
release the accelerator pedal: the  
speed limiter function will return as  
soon as you reach a speed lower  
than the limited speed before the  
emergency.  
1
Switching the function off  
Limit speed cannot be maintained  
The speed limiter function is  
inhibited when you press:  
If the system is unable to maintain  
the limited speed (for example  
- button 4, in this case the limit  
speed will remain stored and the  
message “Stored” will appear on  
the instrument panel,  
when driving down  
a
steep  
gradient), the limited speed on the  
instrument panel will flash.  
- button 1, in this case the limited  
speed is no longer stored, and the  
indicator light on the instrument  
panel goes out to confirm that the  
function has been cancelled.  
2.25  
CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function  
3
4
2
6
5
1
When traffic conditions permit  
(continuously moving or motorway  
traffic), cruise control allows you to  
Controls  
1 Main On/Off switch  
2 Cruising speed storage and  
increase switch  
3 Return to stored cruising speed  
4 Switching the function off (with  
cruising speed stored).  
Indicator light 6  
This green indicator light on the  
instrument panel comes on to  
indicate that the cruise control  
function is in operation.  
maintain  
a
selected speed: the  
cruising speed.  
This cruising speed may be set at  
any speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).  
When the function is active, the  
message “Cruise Control” appears  
5 Cruising speed storage and  
adjustment switch (decreasing)  
on  
the  
instrument  
panel  
accompanied by dashes.  
2.26  
CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function (continued)  
Driving  
Exceeding the cruising speed  
When a cruising speed is stored you  
may lift your foot off the accelerator  
pedal.  
In the event of an emergency  
The cruising speed may be  
exceeded at any time by depressing  
the accelerator pedal. Whilst the  
speed is being exceeded, the  
cruising speed displayed on the  
instrument panel flashes.  
Changing the cruising speed  
The cruising speed may be  
changed by pressing repeatedly or  
continuously on:  
- button 2 to increase speed,  
- button 5 to reduce speed.  
3
4
When the emergency is over, the  
vehicle will return to its set cruising  
speed as soon as you lift your foot  
off the pedal.  
2
1
5
Cruising  
maintained  
speed  
cannot  
be  
If the system is unable to maintain  
the cruising speed (for example  
when driving up a steep gradient),  
the cruising speed on the  
instrument panel will flash.  
Switching on  
Press switch 1  
side.  
The indicator light will light up on  
the instrument panel.  
Activating cruise control  
At a stable speed (above 20 mph or  
30 km/h) and in the correct gear (for  
vehicles with manual gearboxes),  
press switch 2: the speed is stored.  
2.27  
CRUISE CONTROL - SPEED LIMITER: cruising function (continued)  
- press button 1, in which case the  
Return to cruising speed  
cruising speed is no longer stored.  
A stored speed can be recalled by  
pressing button 3, the message  
“Cruise Control” appears on the  
instrument panel.  
Confirmation that the function has  
been switched off is given when the  
indicator light on the instrument  
panel goes out.  
3
4
1
Switching the function off  
The function is inhibited when you:  
- depress the brake pedal,  
- depress the clutch pedal or shift  
into neutral if the vehicle has an  
automatic gearbox,  
- press button 4, in which case the  
cruising speed remains stored.  
This function is an  
additional driving aid.  
However, the function  
does not take the place of the  
driver. Under no circumstances  
should it replace observation of  
speed limits nor vigilance and  
responsibility on the part of the  
driver.  
Following these three actions, the  
message “Stored” is displayed on  
the instrument panel  
2.28  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX  
The lever must only be shifted to D  
or R when the vehicle is stationary.  
With the brake pedal depressed  
and accelerator pedal released.  
1
You must apply the brake before  
pressing the unlocking button to  
move out of the P position.  
1
Driving in automatic mode  
Select position D. In the majority of  
traffic situations, you will not have  
to touch the gear lever again; the  
gear will change automatically at  
the right time and at the most  
suitable engine speed, because the  
system takes into account the  
vehicle load, profile of the road and  
the particular driving style you have  
chosen.  
Gear lever  
Indicator display 1 located on the  
instrument panel displays the mode  
and gear selected.  
Driving  
With the gear lever in position P or  
N, switch on the ignition.  
With your foot on the brake pedal  
(the warning light goes out), shift  
from position P.  
P : park  
R : reverse  
N : neutral  
D : automatic mode  
4 : display of the gear selected in  
manual mode  
2.29  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)  
How to drive economically  
Driving in manual mode  
With the selector lever in position D,  
move the lever to the left.  
Special cases  
Leave the selector in position D  
(drive) on the open road. Press the  
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure  
In certain driving conditions (e.g.:  
in order to protect the engine or  
when ESP is engaged) the gearbox  
may change a gear automatically.  
Pushing the lever repeatedly allows  
you to change gears manually.  
- to move down through the gears,  
push the lever backwards.  
- to move up through the gears,  
push the lever forwards.  
automatic  
gear  
changes  
at  
comparatively low engine speeds.  
Likewise, to prevent incorrect  
manoeuvres, a gear change may be  
refused by the system: in this case  
the gear display flashes for a few  
seconds as a warning.  
Accelerating and overtaking  
Quickly depress the accelerator  
pedal completely (until you pass  
the point of resistance).  
The gear selected is displayed on  
the instrument panel.  
This will activate the kickdown  
function allowing you to change  
down to the most suitable gear.  
2.30  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)  
Special circumstances  
Parking the vehicle  
- If the bends and hills on the road  
do not allow you to stay in  
automatic mode (e.g.: in the  
mountains), we recommend that  
you change to manual mode.  
When the vehicle is stationary,  
move the lever to position P while  
keeping your foot on the brake  
pedal: the gearbox is in neutral and  
the drive wheels are mechanically  
locked by the transmission.  
This will prevent the automatic  
gearbox  
changing  
gears  
successively when climbing, and  
permit engine braking on long  
descents.  
Apply the handbrake.  
- In cold weather, start the engine  
and wait a few seconds before  
moving the selector lever from  
position P or N and engaging it  
in D or R to prevent the engine  
stalling.  
- Vehicles not fitted with traction  
control: on a slippery surface or  
surface with  
a
low level of  
adhesion, change to manual mode  
and select second gear (or even  
third) before starting the engine to  
avoid wheelspin when starting.  
2.31  
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX (continued)  
Faults  
- when driving, if the message  
“gearbox fault” and the SERVICE  
warning light appear on the  
instrument panel, this indicates a  
fault.  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
- when driving, if the message  
“gearbox overheating” and the  
SERVICE warning light appear on  
the instrument panel, avoid  
leaving the lever in the D position  
(or R) where traffic conditions  
allow: always return to position N  
when you stop.  
When setting off, if the lever is  
Contact your RENAULT Dealer as  
soon as possible.  
locked in position P even though  
you are pressing the brake pedal,  
the lever can be released manually.  
To do this, unclip the upper section  
of the cover at the base of the lever.  
- If a vehicle with an automatic  
gearbox breaks down, refer to  
“Towing” in Section 5.  
Press the marking on the gaiter and  
the unlocking button on the lever  
simultaneously.  
2.32  

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