Renault Trafic 3 phase 1
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.
Never start your vehicle while freewheeling on a gradient. Risk of non-activation of power-assisted steering.
There is a risk of accidents.
Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering, etc. and the passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate.
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.
Special features
- If one of starting conditions is not applied, the message “PRESS BRAKE + START” or “PRESS CLUTCH + START” or “GEAR LEVER TO P” is displayed 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.).
To use the other functions, with the card in the passenger compartment or inserted in the card reader 2, press the button 1 without pressing the pedals.
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 be at a standstill.
With the 2 card in the card reader or in the detection zone 3, press button 1: the engine stops. 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 button 1 for longer than 2 seconds.
With the engine switched off, any accessories being used (radio, etc.) will continue to function for approximately 10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the accessories stop working.
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.