Remote control RENAULT card

When you get into the vehicle, insert the RENAULT card integrated key, pointing towards you, fully into the card reader 2.

To start, press button 1. If a gear is engaged, depress the clutch pedal to start the vehicle.

Hands-free RENAULT card

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

To start, depress the brake or clutch pedal and press button 1. If a gear is engaged, the vehicle may only be started by depressing the clutch pedal.

Starting with the boot open in hands-free mode

In this case, the RENAULT card must not be located in the luggage compartment.

Special features

vehicles with an automatic gearbox

The lever should be in position P.

All vehicles

- If one of the starting conditions is not met, the message “Press brake + START Ó” or “Press clutch + START” or “Select P” is displayed and, depending on the vehicle, flashes on the instrument panel;

- in some cases, it will be necessary to move the steering wheel whilst pressing the start button 1 to help unlock the steering column; the message “TURN STEERINGWHEEL + START” will warn you of this;

- in the event of starting the engine in very low exterior temperatures (lower than -10°C): hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)

Once you have gained access to your vehicle, you may use some of its functions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

For other functions:

- vehicles with remote control RENAULT card, insert the card into reader 2;

- vehicles with a RENAULT “hands-free” card, with the card in the passenger compartment or inserted in the card reader 2, press button 1 without depressing the pedals.

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

Operating faults

In certain cases, the hands-free RENAULT card may not work:

- when the RENAULT card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.

- near to appliances operating on the same frequency as the card (monitor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);

- vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

The message “PLEASE INSERT KEYCARD” appears on the instrument panel.

Insert the RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.

Conditions for stopping the engine

The vehicle must stationary, with the lever positioned in N or P for vehicles with an automatic transmission.

Special note

Depending on the vehicle, accessories (e.g. radio) stop working either when the engine is switched off or when the driver’s door is opened or when the doors are locked.

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 steering column.

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” will appear on the instrument panel: press the button 1 for longer than two seconds.

Hands-free RENAULT card

With the card in the vehicle, press button 1: the engine will stop. The steering column is locked when the driver’s door is opened or the vehicle is locked.

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 instrument panel: press the button 1 for longer than two seconds.

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your RENAULT card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off.

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or locking the doors, for example.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.