Renault Scenic (2018 year). Manual — part 13

2.80

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(7/8)

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care

and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
The driver should always adapt their speed to the traffic conditions, regardless of the system indications.

The system should under no circumstances be taken to be an obstacle detector or an anti-collision system.

System servicing/repairs
– In the event of an impact, the radar-camera alignment may be changed, and its operation may consequently be affected.

Deactivate the function and consult an authorised dealer.

– Any work in the area where the radar-camera is located (repairs, replacements, windscreen modifications etc.) must be car-

ried out by a qualified professional.

Only an authorised dealer is qualified to service the system.

Deactivating the function
You must disable the function if:

– the brake lights are not functioning;

– the area of the radar-camera has been damaged (on the windscreen side or the interior rear-view mirror side);

– the vehicle is being towed (breakdowns);

– traffic is heavy;

– the vehicle is travelling in a tunnel;

– the vehicle is travelling on a windy road;

– the windscreen is cracked or distorted (do not carry out windscreen repairs in this area; have it changed by an Authorised

Dealer);

– the vehicle is travelling on a slippery road or in poor weather conditions (fog, snow, rain, side winds etc.).

In the event of the system behaving abnormally, deactivate it and consult an authorised dealer.

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ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

(8/8)

Limitation of the system operation

– A vehicle travelling in the opposite direction will not trigger any alert or any action on the system operation.

– The radar-camera should be kept clean and free of any modifications in order to ensure the proper operation of the

system.

– Fixed obstacles (stationary vehicles, traffic jams, toll booths etc.) or objects travelling at low speed or of a small size (motor-

bikes, bicycles, pedestrians etc.) may not be detected by the system.

– A vehicle entering the same lane will only be detected once it has entered the detection zone. Sudden or late braking may

then take place.

– When entering a bend or curve, the radar-camera may temporarily no longer detect the vehicle in front, and this may lead

to acceleration.

– When exiting a curve, the detection of the vehicle in front may be affected or delayed. Sudden or late braking may then take

place.

– A slower vehicle travelling in an adjacent lane may be detected and cause a slowing down if one of the two vehicles is trav-

elling too close to the lane of the other.

– A slower vehicle with a wide difference in speed may not be taken into account by the system.

– The system is deactivated below around 31 mph (50 km/h). Drivers must react accordingly.

– Sudden changes in situation are not instantly taken into account by the system. Drivers must remain vigilant at all times and

under all circumstances.

System disturbance
Some conditions can disturb or damage the operation of the system, such as:

– a complex environment (metal bridge, tunnel etc.) ;

– poor weather conditions (snow, hail, black ice etc.);

– poor visibility (night, fog etc.);

– poor contrast between objects;

– being dazzled (glaring sun, lights of vehicles travelling in the opposite direction etc.).
Risk of unwanted braking or acceleration.

2.82

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(1/5)

Operating principle

Ultrasonic sensors in the rear bumper

measure the distance between the ve-

hicle and an obstacle.
This measurement is indicated by

beeps which become more frequent the

closer you come to the obstacle, until

they become a continuous beep when

the vehicle is approximately 20 to

30 centimetres from the obstacle.
The system detects obstacles to the

front, the rear and the sides of the ve-

hicle.
The parking distance control system

is only activated when the vehicle is

driven at a speed below approximately

6 mph (10 km/h).
The parking distance control system

does not take into account towing and

load carrying systems etc.

This function is an addi-

tional aid that indicates the

distance between the vehi-

cle and an obstacle whilst

reversing, using sound signals.
Under no circumstances should it

replace the driver’s care or respon-

sibility whilst reversing.
The driver should always be ready

for sudden incidents while driv-

ing: always ensure that there are

no small, narrow moving obstacles

(such as a child, animal, pushchair,

bicycle, stone, post etc.) in the blind

spot when manoeuvring.

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indi-

cated by arrows 1 are not obscured (by

dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

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Operation

Most objects located less near the

front, rear and sides of the vehicle are

detected.
Depending on the distance of the ob-

stacle, the frequency of the beep will

be higher while approaching it, and

will become a continuous beep around

20 cm away for obstacles to the sides,

and around 30 cm for obstacles to the

front or rear. Green, orange and red

zones will be displayed on the dis-

play C.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

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C

A

B

2

Note: the display 2 shows the vehicle

surroundings and emits beeps.
It is necessary to travel a few metres

before the side detection is activated.
If all areas have a grey background, the

whole area around the vehicle is being

monitored:
– A: analysis of the vehicle surround-

ings in progress;

– B: analysis of the vehicle surround-

ings carried out.

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An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g. strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g. defor-

mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Detection of obstacles to the side
Depending on the direction of the

wheels, the system determines the tra-

jectory of the vehicle and notifies the

driver of any risk or otherwise of a col-

lision with an obstacle 3 to the side of

the vehicle.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

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If a side obstacle is detected:
– the beeps become faster and then

sound continuously as the obstacle

gets nearer. Green, orange and red

zones will be displayed on the dis-

play D;

– if there is no risk of collision, no beep

will sound when approaching the ob-

stacle. Green, orange and red zones

will be displayed interspersed on the

display D.

Note: in the event of a change in tra-

jectory during a manoeuvre, the risk of

collision with an obstacles may be sig-

nalled late.

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D

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System sound

Enables the system sound to be

chosen.

Deactivating the system sound

Activate or deactivate the parking dis-

tance control sound.
Note: if you deactivate the sound, you

will no longer be notified with beeps

when approaching an obstacle.

Deactivating the system

Activate or deactivate parking distance

control.

Vehicles not fitted with a navigation

system
Vehicle stationary:

– press and hold the switch 5 OK to

access the settings menu;

– repeatedly press the control 6 up or

down until you reach the “Driving as-

sistance” menu;

– press the switch 5 OK;

– repeatedly press the control 6 up or

down until you reach the “Parking

distance control settings” menu;

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(4/5)

When the vehicle is being driven at

a speed below approximately 6 mph

(10 km/h), certain noises (motorcy-

cle, lorry, pneumatic drill, etc.) may

trigger the beeping sound of the

parking distance control.

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Adjustment

You can adjust certain settings from the

multifunction screen 4. Please see the

equipment instructions for further infor-

mation.

Vehicles fitted with a navigation

system
Select “Vehicle”, “Parking assistance”,

“Obstacle detection”.

Parking distance control audio

volume
Adjust the volume of the parking dis-

tance control by pressing + or -.

– press the switch 5 OK;

– using the control 6, select the set-

tings to be changed;

– press the switch 5 OK.

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Automatic deactivation of the

parking distance control

The system deactivates:
– when the vehicle speed is above ap-

proximately 6 mph (10 km/h);

– depending on the model, when the

vehicle is stationary for more than

approximately 5 seconds and an ob-

stacle is detected (such as when in a

traffic jam, etc.);

– when the vehicle is in neutral for

manual gearboxes, or in position N

or P for automatic gearboxes.

PARKING DISTANCE CONTROL

(5/5)

Operating faults

When the system detects an operating

fault, a beep sounds for approximately

3 seconds each time reverse gear is

selected and is accompanied by the

message “Check parking sensor” on

the instrument panel. Consult an ap-

proved dealer

2.87

REVERSING CAMERA

(1/2)

4 moving guide line:
This is shown in blue on the multifunc-

tion screen 2. It indicates the vehicle

trajectory according to the position of

the steering wheel.

Special feature

Make sure that the camera is not ob-

scured (by dirt, mud, snow, condensa-

tion etc.).

Operation

When you change to reverse gear, the

camera 1 located on the tailgate pro-

vides a view of the area behind the

vehicle on the multimedia screen 2,

accompanied by one or two fixed or

moving guide lines 3 and 4.
This system is initially used with the aid

of several gauges (mobile for trajectory

and fixed for distance). When the red

zone is reached, use the bumper image

to stop accurately.

Fixed gauge 3
The fixed clearance gauge comprises

coloured markers A, B and C, indicat-

ing the distance behind the vehicle:
– A (red) approximately 30 centime-

tres from the vehicle;

– B (yellow) approximately 70 centi-

metres from the vehicle;

– C (green) approximately 150 centi-

metres from the vehicle.

This gauge remains fixed and indicates

the vehicle trajectory if the wheels are

in line with the vehicle.

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4

C

B

A

3

3

4

2

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This function is an additional

aid. It cannot, therefore,

under any circumstances

replace the vigilance or the

responsibility of the driver.

The driver should always be ready

for sudden incidents while driv-

ing: always ensure that there are

no small, narrow moving obstacles

(such as a child, animal, pushchair,

bicycle, stone, post etc.) in the blind

spot when manoeuvring.

The screen shows a reverse mirror

image.
The frames are a representation

projected on a flat surface. This in-

formation is to not be taken into ac-

count when superimposed on a

vertical object or an object on the

ground.
Objects which appear on the edge

of the screen may be deformed.
In very bright light (snow, vehicle in

sunshine etc.), the camera vision

may be adversely affected.
If the boot is open or poorly closed,

the message “Boot open” appears

and the camera display disappears.

You can also adjust the camera image

settings (brightness, contrast, etc.)

Activating, deactivating the

reversing camera

From the multifunction screen 2, select

“Vehicle”, “Settings”, “Parking as-

sistance”, then “Rear view camera”.

Activate or deactivate the reversing

camera and confirm your choice.

REVERSING CAMERA

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2.89

ASSISTED PARKING

(1/4)

This function assists with parking ma-

noeuvres.
Take your hands off the steering wheel.

You only control the pedals and the

gear lever.
You can retake control at any time by

operating the steering wheel.

Switching on

With the vehicle at a standstill or driving

at less than approximately 18.6 mph

(30 km/h), press switch 1. The warn-

ing light integrated on switch 1 lights up

and the 2 screen appears on the multi-

function screen.

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2

Special features

Ensure that the ultrasonic sensors indi-

cated by arrows 3 are not obscured (by

dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

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2.90

ASSISTED PARKING

(2/4)

Choice of manoeuvre

The system can perform four types of

manoeuvres:
– parallel parking;
– perpendicular parking;
– angle parking;
– moving out of a parallel parking

space.

From the multifunction screen, select

the manoeuvre to be performed.
Note: when starting the vehicle, or after

having successfully completed parallel

parking using the system, the default

manoeuvre proposed by the system is

assistance in exiting a parallel parking

space. In other cases, the default ma-

noeuvre can be set from the multifunc-

tion screen.

Operation

Parking
As long as the vehicle speed is less

than 20 mph (30 km/h), the system

looks for available parking spaces on

both sides of the vehicle.
Once a space has been found, it is dis-

played on the multifunction screen, in-

dicated by a small letter “P”. So that

the vehicle can detect a space, drive

slowly, with the indicators activated on

the same side as the space, until the

message “Stop” is displayed, along

with a beep.
The space is then indicated on the mul-

tifunction screen by a capital “P”.
– Stop the vehicle;
– select reverse gear.

The



indicator light lights up

on the instrument panel and a beep

sounds;
– release the steering wheel;
– follow the system instructions pro-

vided on the multifunction screen.

Your speed should not exceed around 4

mph (7 km/h).

Once the warning light



on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been com-

pleted.

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ASSISTED PARKING

(3/4)

Your speed should not exceed around

4 mph (7 km/h).

Once in position to exit the space, the

system will notify you of the end of the

manoeuvre.

Once the warning light



on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been com-

pleted.

Suspending the manoeuvre

The manoeuvre is suspended in the fol-

lowing circumstances:

– you take control of the wheel;

– a door or the boot is opened;

– the vehicle is at a standstill for too

long;

– an obstacle in the direction of move-

ment prevents the manoeuvre from

being completed;

– the engine will stop.

Once the warning light



on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been sus-

pended. To resume the manoeuvre,

press and hold the system activation

switch.

In this case, the reason for suspending

the manoeuvre will be displayed on the

multifunction screen.

Make sure:

– you have released the steering

wheel;

and

– that all doors and the boot are closed;

and

– that no obstacles are in the way of

the direction of movement;

and

– that the engine is started.

Cancelling the manoeuvre

The manoeuvre can be stopped in the

following cases:

– by pressing the system activation

switch;

– the vehicle speed has exceeded

4 mph (7 km/h);

– you have performed more than ten

forwards/backwards movements in

one manoeuvre;

– the parking distance control sensors

are dirty or blocked;

– the vehicle wheels have skidded.

Once the warning light



on the

instrument panel goes off and a beep

sounds, the manoeuvre has been com-

pleted.

Exiting a parallel parking space
– Select “Exit parallel parking space”

mode;

– activate the direction indicator on the

side you wish to go out of;

– press and hold switch 1 (around

2 seconds).

The



indicator light lights up

on the instrument panel and a beep

sounds;

– release the steering wheel;

– go forwards and backwards using

the parking distance control system

alerts.

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2.92

ASSISTED PARKING

(4/4)

This function is an additional driving aid. This function is not under any circumstances intended to replace the due care

and attention of the driver, who should at all times be in control of the vehicle.
Make sure that the manoeuvre complies with the applicable traffic regulations at your location.

– The driver should always be ready for sudden incidents while driving: always ensure that there are no small, narrow moving

obstacles (such as a child, animal, pushchair, bicycle, stone, post etc.) in the blind spot when manoeuvring.

– The system cannot detect objects located in the sensor blind spots.
– When manoeuvring, the steering wheel may turn quickly: do not put your hands inside, and make sure that nothing is caught

inside.

– Always visually check that the parking space proposed by the system is still available and contains no obstacles.
– The system should only be used when towing a trailer or when there is a towing or load carrying system on the vehicle.

2.93

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

(1/3)

2

Operation

With gear lever 1 in position P, start the

engine.
To move out of position P, you must de-

press the brake pedal before pressing

the unlocking button 2.
With your foot on the brake pedal
(warning light

c

on the display goes

out), move the lever out of position P.
Only engage D or R when the vehi-

cle is stopped, with your foot on the

brake, the accelerator pedal released

and the engine running.

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B

Selector lever 1

P: park
R: reverse
N: Neutral
D: automatic mode
M: manual mode
+: upper gear
–: lower gear
The gear engaged is displayed on the

instrument panel B and on the dis-

play A.
Note: press button 2 to go from position

D or N to R or P.

Driving in automatic mode

Put lever 1 into position D.
In most road conditions you will en-

counter, you will not need to touch your

lever again: the gears will change au-

tomatically at the right time and at the

most suitable engine speed because

the automatic system takes into ac-

count the vehicle load and road contour

and adjusts itself to the particular driv-

ing style you have chosen.

Economical driving
When driving, always leave the lever

in position D, keeping the accelerator

pedal lightly depressed to ensure auto-

matic gear changes at a lower engine

speed.

Accelerating and overtaking
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly

and fully (so that it goes beyond the

kickdown point).
This will enable you to change down

to the optimum gear within the

engine range.

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Special circumstances

– If the bends and road surface do

not allow you to stay in automatic

mode (e.g. in the mountains), we

recommend that you change to

manual mode. This will prevent the

automatic gearbox from changing

gear repeatedly when climbing, and

permit engine braking on long de-

scents.

– In cold weather, start the engine

and wait a few seconds before

moving the selector lever from posi-

tion P or N and engaging it in D or R

to prevent the engine stalling.

The gear selected is displayed on the

instrument panel.

Special cases

In certain driving conditions (result-

ing in, for example, engine protection,

operation of the Electronic Stability

Control programme: ESC etc.) the au-

tomated system may change the gear

automatically.

Likewise, to prevent incorrect manoeu-

vres, a gear change may be refused by

the automatic system: in this case the

gear display flashes for a few seconds

as a warning.

AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

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Driving in manual mode

Move the selector lever 1 to position D,

then move the lever to the right into po-

sition M.

Shifting the lever repeatedly allows you

to change gears manually:

– to move down through the gears,

push the lever forwards;

– to move up through the gears, push

the lever backwards.

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When facing uphill, to remain

stopped, do not keep your foot on

the accelerator.
Risk of overheating the automatic

gearbox.

Check that the indicator

light P on the instrument

panel is activated before

leaving the vehicle.

Risk of loss of immobilisation of

the vehicle

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AUTOMATIC GEARBOX

(3/3)

Maintenance period
The automatic gearbox does not re-

quire any maintenance. There is no

need to add oil.
Frequency of coolant level check:

please refer to the maintenance docu-

ment for your vehicle, or contact an

Authorised Dealer.

Operating faults

– when driving, if the message

“Check auto gearbox” appears on

the instrument panel, it indicates a

failure.
Contact your approved Dealer as

soon as possible;

– when driving, if the message

“Gearbox overheating” appears on

the instrument panel, stop as soon

as possible to let the gearbox cool

down and wait for the message to

disappear;

– If a vehicle with an automatic

gearbox breaks down, refer to the

information on “Towing” in Section 5.

Parking the vehicle

When the vehicle is stopped, move

the lever to position P while keeping

your foot on the brake pedal: the drive

wheels are mechanically locked by the

driveshaft.
Ensure that the electronic parking

brake is engaged.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g. strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g. defor-

mation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

When activated, in the event that the

lever is stuck in P, depress the brake

paddle. It is possible to free the lever

manually. To do this, unclip the base of

the lever, then insert a tool (rigid rod)

into the slot 3 (located on the right of

the lever) and press simultaneously on

the button 2 to unlock the lever.
Contact an authorised dealer as soon

as possible.

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2

For safety reasons, do not

switch off the ignition before

the vehicle has come to a

complete standstill.