Electrical equipment

Instrument panel: Warning buzzer and warning lights

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I - WARNING BUZZER

The warning buzzer is used to signal:

  • the operation of the turn signals,
  • the lights having been left on,
  • the driver's seat belt not being fastened,
  • removal of the RENAULT "hands-free" card with the engine running,
  • the automatic locking or unlocking being activated or deactivated while driving,
  • the lights being switched on or off automatically,
  • exceeding the permitted speed (Saudi Arabia),
  • a fault in the electric child safety lock system,
  • the operating states of the speed limiter - cruise control.
  • failure to detect the RENAULT "hands-free" card,
  • illumination of the low fuel warning lamp,
  • a major fault in the tyre pressure monitoring system,
  • the start of a written message on the instrument panel (brake circuit warning, oil pressure, first-severity injection fault 2, power steering, coolant temperature).

II - SERVICE WARNING LAMP

The service warning lamp comes on at the same time as the following lamps:

  • anti-lock braking system,
  • airbag system,
  • electronic stability control system,
  • injection system,
  • immobiliser system.

The service warning lamp is associated with the warning buzzer in the event of a fault in the following:

  • child safety lock system,
  • speed-sensitive door locking system,
  • wiper system.

III - STOP WARNING LAMP

The STOP warning lamp comes on at the same time as the following lamps:

  • brake fluid level,
  • oil pressure warning,
  • tyre pressure monitoring system,
  • battery charge.

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