STOPPING THE ENGINE
Special note
If the card is no longer in the reader
when you try to switch the engine off,
the message “No keycard Press and
hold” appears on the instrument panel:
press button 1 for longer than two sec-
onds.
When you leave your vehi-
cle, especially if you have
your RENAULT card with
you, check that the engine
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is completely switched off.
Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press
button 1: the engine will stop. The steer-
ing column is locked when the driver’s
door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsuper-
If the card is no longer in the passenger
compartment when you try to switch the
engine off, the message “No keycard
Press and hold” appears on the instru-
ment panel: press button 1 for longer
than two seconds.
Conditions for stopping the
engine
The vehicle must stationary, with the
lever positioned in N or P for vehicles
with an automatic transmission.
vised, even for a short while.
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.).
With the engine switched off, any ac-
cessories being used (radio, etc.) will
continue to function for approximately
10 minutes.
Risk of serious injury.
Remote control RENAULT
card
With the card in reader 2, press
button 1: the engine will stop. Removing
the card from the reader locks the steer-
ing column.
Never switch off the ignition before
the vehicle has stopped completely.
Once the engine has stopped, the
brake servo, power-assisted steer-
ing, etc. and the passive safety de-
vices such as air bags and preten-
sioners will no longer operate.
When the driver’s door is opened, the
accessories stop working.
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