Starting, Stopping the Engine

RENAULT remote key card

When you get into the vehicle, insert the RENAULT card with the integrated key facing you, all the way in, into card reader 2.

To start, press button 1. If a gear is engaged, press the clutch pedal until the engine starts.

RENAULT “hands-free” card

The RENAULT card must be in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.

To start, press the brake or clutch pedal and press button 1. If a gear is engaged, only pressing the clutch pedal will allow the engine to start.

Starting

Vehicles with automatic gearbox

The selector lever must be in P.

For all vehicles:

• if one of the starting conditions is not met, the message “press brake + start”, “press clutch + start” or “put in P” is displayed on the instrument panel.
• In some cases, you will need to turn the steering wheel while pressing start button 1 to help unlock the steering column. The message “turn steering wheel + start” will warn you.

Starting with boot open (hands-free mode)

In this case, the RENAULT card must not be in the boot.

Accessory function (ignition on)

As soon as you access your vehicle, some features are available (radio, navigation, wipers...).

To use the other features:

• vehicles equipped with a RENAULT remote-control card: insert the card into reader 2;
• vehicles equipped with a RENAULT “hands-free” card: card in the passenger compartment or inserted in card reader 2, press button 1 without pressing the pedals.

Note: depending on the vehicle, pressing button 1 starts the engine.

Never leave
your vehicle with the RENAULT card in the card reader and a child (or an animal) inside, even for a short time.

This is because it could put itself in danger or put others in danger by starting the engine.

Risk of serious injury.

Malfunction

In some cases, the RENAULT “hands-free” card may not work:

• wear of the RENAULT card battery, discharged battery...
• proximity to a device operating on the same frequency (screen, mobile phone, video games...);
• vehicle located in an area with strong electromagnetic radiation.

The message “insert card” appears on the instrument panel.

Insert the RENAULT card all the way into card reader 2.

Engine stop conditions

The vehicle must be stationary, with the lever in N or P for vehicles with automatic gearbox.

RENAULT remote-control card

Card in reader 2, press button 1: the engine stops. In this case, removing the card from the reader locks the steering column.

Special feature

If the card is no longer in the reader when you request engine stop, the message “card absent press and hold” appears on the instrument panel: press and hold button 1 for more than two seconds.

RENAULT “hands-free” card

Card in the vehicle, press button 1: the engine stops. The steering column locks when the driver's door is opened or when the vehicle is locked.

If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment when you request engine stop, the message “card absent press and hold” appears on the instrument panel: press and hold button 1 for more than two seconds.

Engine stopped, accessories (radio...) in use at this time continue to operate for approximately 10 minutes.

When the driver's door is opened, the accessories stop operating.

When
you leave your vehicle, especially with the RENAULT card on you, make sure the engine is switched off.Never leave
your vehicle with the RENAULT card inside and a child (or an animal) left in it, even for a short time.

This is because it could start the vehicle or operate electrical equipment (window lifters...) and risk trapping a part of the body (neck, arm, hand...).

Risk of serious injury.

Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Stopping the engine causes the loss of assistance: brakes, steering... and of passive safety devices such as airbags and pretensioners.