Renault Wind Roadster (2012 year). Instruction — part 5

environment . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

2.9

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Environnement (sans marque) (X44 - X45 - X77 - X81 - X85 - X90 - X91 - X83 - X61 - TEST - X95 - J95 - R95 - F90 Ph2 - X33 - X47 - X43 - X38 - H79 - X62 - X32 - X09 -

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Environment

ENVIRoNMENt

Emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to

5.3 l/100 km for a diesel vehicle).
Our vehicles are also equipped with a

particle filter system including a cata-

lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and

an active carbon filter (the latter pre-

vents vapour from the fuel tank being

released into the open air).
For certain diesel vehicles, this system

also has a particle filter to reduce the

volume of soot particles emitted.

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too

– Worn parts replaced in the course of

routine vehicle maintenance (vehi-

cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter-

ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or

filled with used oil) must be disposed

of through specialist organisations.

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved

centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

Recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and

95% recoverable.
To achieve these objectives, many of

the vehicle components have been de-

signed to enable them to be recycled.

The materials and structures have

been carefully designed to allow these

components to be easily removed and

reprocessed by specialist companies.
In order to preserve raw material re-

sources, this vehicle incorporates nu-

merous parts made from recycled plas-

tics or renewable materials (vegetable

or animal-derived materials such as

cotton or wool).

Your vehicle has been designed with

respect for the

environment in mind for

its entire service life: during production,

use and at the end of its life.

This commitment is illustrated by the of

the manufacturer eco² signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

a factory which complies with a policy

to reduce the environmental impact

on the surrounding areas (reduction of

water and energy consumption, visual

and noise pollution, atmospheric emis-

sions and waste water; sorting and re-

using waste).

ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

anti-lock braking system: ABS . . . ..(up to the end of the DU)

ESP: Electronic Stability Program . . (up to the end of the DU)

ASR (traction control) . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

traction control: ASR . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

Electronic Stability Program: ESP . . (up to the end of the DU)

emergency brake assist. . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

emergency braking . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

traction control: ASR . . . . . . . . . . . ..(current page)

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

2.10

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Driver correction devices/aids

DRIVER coRREctIoN DEVIcES/AIDS

(1/3)

In an emergency, apply

firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver.

they do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibil-

ity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is

dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:

– the (AbS) (anti-lock braking

system);

– the electronic stability program

(ESP) with understeer control and

traction control (ASR);

– emergency brake assist.

operating faults:

– If the

x

and

©

indicator

lights on the instrument panel come

on,

braking is still operational but

without AbS;

– If the

x

,

®

,

©

and

D

indicator lights on the instru-

ment panel come on when driving,

this indicates a fault with the braking

and

AbS systems.

In both cases, consult an approved

Dealer.

AbS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, par-

ticularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).
You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle's physical perform-

ance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still

essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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DRIVER coRREctIoN DEVIcES/AIDS

(2/3)

Electronic stability program

(ESP) with understeer control

and traction control (ASR)

Indicator light 1

ù

on the instru-

ment panel flashes when the function

starts operating.

Electronic stability program ESP
This system helps you to keep control

of the vehicle in critical driving condi-

tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip

on a bend, etc.).

operating principle

A sensor in the steering wheel detects

the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle

measure the actual direction.
The system compares the direction se-

lected by the driver and the actual di-

rection of the vehicle and corrects this

as necessary by applying the brakes

selectively and/or acting on the engine

power.

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESP in the case of pronounced unders-

teering (loss of front axle road holding).

traction control (ASR)
This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.
operating principle

Using the wheel sensors, the system

measures and compares the speed of

the drive wheels at all times and slows

down their over-rotation. If a wheel is

starting to slip, the system brakes au-

tomatically until the drive supplied be-

comes compatible with the level of grip

under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine

speed to the grip available under the

wheels, independently of the pressure

exerted on the accelerator pedal.

1

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Dispositifs de correction de conduite (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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DRIVER coRREctIoN DEVIcES/AIDS

(3/3)

Disabling the function

The function is deactivated by press-
ing switch 2 and indicator light 1

ù

lights up on the instrument panel. This

action also deactivates the traction con-

trol.
The E.S.P. offers additional safety, it

is recommended that you do not drive

with the function disabled. Correct this

by pressing switch 2 again.
The E.S.P. is automatically reactivated

when the ignition is switched on.

operating faults

When the system detects an operating
fault, the

©

and

ù

warning

lights on the instrument panel come on.
Consult an approved dealer.

Emergency brake assist

This is an additional system to ABS

which helps reduce vehicle stopping

distances.

operating principle
The system detects an emergency

braking situation. In this case, the brak-

ing assistance immediately develops

maximum power and may trigger ABS

regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is not released.

hazard warning lights switching on

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

2

1

speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . .(up to the end of the DU)

cruise control-speed limiter. . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

cruise control . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

2.13

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Speed limiter

cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: limiter function

(1/3)

The speed limiter function helps you

stay within the driving speed limit that

you choose, known as the

limit speed.

controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Limit speed activation, storage and

increase switch (+).

3 Limit speed activation, storage and

decrease switch (-).

4 Switch the function to standby, with

limit speed stored (O).

5 Stored limit speed activation, stor-

age and recall (R).

1

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing



.

Indicator light 6 comes on, lit orange,

and the message “SPEED LIMITER”

appears on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by dashes to indicate that

the speed limiter function is activated

and waiting to memorise a limit speed.

To memorise the current speed, press

switch 2 (+): the minimum speed which

can be memorised is 20 mph (30 km/h).

2

4

5

3

6

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Exceeding the limit speed

It is possible to exceed the limit speed

at any moment. To do this: press the

accelerator pedal

firmly and fully

(beyond the kickdown point).
Whilst the speed is being exceeded,

the limit speed displayed on the instru-

ment panel flashes.
Then, as far as is possible, release

the accelerator pedal: the speed lim-

iter function will return as soon as you

reach a speed lower than the memo-

rised speed.

Limited speed cannot be maintained
When driving down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

limit speed: the memorised speed will

flash on the instrument panel informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: limiter function

(2/3)

Driving

When a limited speed has been stored

and this speed is not reached, driving is

similar to driving a vehicle without the

speed limiter function.
Once you have reached the stored

speed, no effort on the accelera-

tor pedal will allow you to exceed

the programmed speed except in an

emergency (refer to information on

“Exceeding the limit speed”).

Varying the limit speed

The limit speed may be changed by re-

peatedly pressing:
– Switch 2 (+) to increase the speed;
– Switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

The speed limiter function is

in no way linked to the brak-

ing system.

2

3

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction limiteur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: limiter function

(3/3)

1

4

5

Putting the function on

standby

The speed limiter function is sus-

pended when you press switch 4 (O).

In this case, the limit speed remains

memorised and the message “SPEED

MEMORY” accompanied by this speed

appears on the instrument panel.

Switching off the function

The speed limiter function is interrupted

when you press switch 1. In this case,

the speed is no longer memorised. The

orange indicator light



on the instru-

ment panel goes out, confirming that

the function is deactivated.

Recalling the limit speed

If a speed has been stored, it can be re-

called by pressing switch 5 (R).

When the speed limiter is sus-

pended, pressing switch 2 (+) or 3

(-) reactivates the function without

taking into account the memorised

speed: it is the speed at which the

vehicle is moving that is taken into

account.

2

3

cruise control . . . . . . . . . . (up to the end of the DU)

cruise control-speed limiter. . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

driving . . . . . . . . . . . . ...(up to the end of the DU)

2.16

ENG_UD11194_1

Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Cruise control

cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: cruise control function

(1/4)

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid. However,

the function does not take

the place of the driver.

Therefore, it can under no circum-

stances replace the driver’s respon-

sibility to respect speed limits and to

be vigilant (the driver must always

be ready to brake).
Cruise control must not be used

in heavy traffic, on winding or slip-

pery roads (black ice, aquaplan-

ing, gravel) and during bad weather

(fog, rain, side winds etc.).
There is a risk of accidents.

controls

1 Main “On/Off” switch.
2 Cruising speed activation, storage

and increase switch (+).

3 Cruising speed activation, storage

and decrease switch (-).

4 Switch the function to standby (with

stored cruising speed) (O).

5 Cruising speed activation, storage

and recall switch (R).

1

The cruise control function helps you to

maintain your driving speed at a speed

that you choose, called the

cruising

speed.
This cruising speed may be set at any

speed above 20 mph (30 km/h).

2

3

4

5

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: cruise control function

(2/4)

Activating cruise control

At a steady speed (above 20 mph

(30 km/h) approximately) press

switch 2 (+) or 3 (-): the function is ac-

tivated and the current speed is memo-

rised.

Cruise control activation is confirmed

when indicator light 7 lights up in addi-

tion to indicator light 6.

Driving

Once a cruising speed is stored and

the cruise control function is active,

you may lift your foot off the accelera-

tor pedal.

Important: you are never-

theless advised to keep

your feet close to the pedals

in order to react if neces-

sary.

1

Switching on

Press switch 1 on the side showing



.

Warning light 6 comes on, lit green, and

the message “CRUISE CONTROL” ap-

pears on instrument panel, accom-

panied by dashes to indicate that the

cruise control function is activated and

waiting to memorise a cruising speed.

6 7

2

3

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ENG_UD11194_1

Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: cruise control function

(3/4)

2

3

Exceeding the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be exceeded

at any time by depressing the accelera-

tor pedal. While it is being exceeded,

the cruising speed flashes on the in-

strument panel.
Then, release the accelerator pedal:

after a few seconds, the vehicle will

automatically return to its set cruising

speed.

cruising speed cannot be

maintained
When driving down a steep gradient,

the system is unable to maintain the

cruising speed: the stored speed will

flash on the instrument panel informa-

tion display to inform you of this situ-

ation.

Adjusting the cruising speed

The cruising speed may be changed by

pressing the following repeatedly:
– switch 2 (+) to increase the speed,
– switch 3 (-) to decrease the speed.

The cruise control function

is in no way linked to the

braking system.

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Régulateur-limiteur de vitesse : fonction régulateur (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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cRUISE coNtRoL - SPEED LIMItER: cruise control function

(4/4)

1

2

3

4

5

Switching off the function

The cruise control function is deacti-

vated if you press switch 1: in this case

a speed is no longer memorised.
The



and



indicator lights on the

instrument panel go out, confirming that

the function is deactivated.

Recalling the cruising speed

If a speed is stored, it can be recalled,

once you are sure that the road condi-

tions are suitable (traffic, road surface,

weather conditions, etc.).
With a vehicle speed above 20 mph (30

km/h), press switch 5 (R).
Note: if the speed previously stored is

much higher than the current speed,

the vehicle will accelerate more rapidly

to reach this threshold.

When the cruise control is set to

standby, pressing switch 2 (+) re-

activates the cruise control func-

tion without taking into account

the stored speed: it is the speed at

which the vehicle is moving that is

taken into account.

Putting the cruise control

on standby or switching it

off does not cause a rapid

reduction in speed: you

must brake by depressing the brake

pedal.

Putting the function on

standby

The function is suspended when you:

– button 4 (O);

– depress the brake pedal;

– the clutch pedal or shift into neutral

if the vehicle has an automatic gear-

box.

In all three cases, the cruising speed

remains memorised and the message

“SPEED MEMORY” appears on the in-

strument panel.

Standby is confirmed when the green



indicator light goes out.

3.1

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Sommaire 3 (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Section 3: Your comfort

Rotating hard roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2

Air vents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.6

Manual air conditioning/heating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8

Automatic climate control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.12

Electric windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.19

Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20

Sun visor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.20

Passenger compartment storage space and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.21

Accessories socket – Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.23

Luggage compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.24

Transporting objects in the boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25

Multimedia equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.26

3.2

ENG_UD20475_2

Toit rigide escamotable : condition d’utilisation (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Rotating hard roof

Rotating HaRD RooF: conditions of use

Conditions of use

Immobilise the vehicle on a flat, level

surface (never with the wheel on the

pavement).
Apply the handbrake.
Temperature above -10°C.
Perform the operation with the engine

running if possible (risk of discharging

the battery).
To prevent the system from overheat-

ing, it cuts out automatically. It becomes

operational again after a maximum of

30 minutes.

When opening or clos-

ing the roof, ensure that

nothing interferes with the

moving parts (roof and roof

cover).
Do not drive with the roof unlocked.
Do not open or close the roof if the

wind speed is more than 20 mph

(30 km/h) (risk of damage to the

roof).

Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle

with the key or remote con-

trol inside and never leave a

child (or a pet) unsupervised, even

for a short while.

He/she may be able to operate the

rotating hard roof and there is a risk

of trapping his/her neck, arm, hand,

etc., which could cause serious in-

juries.

If anything is trapped, reverse the

rotating hard roof’s direction of

travel immediately by pressing the

opposite side of the roof open/close

button.

Never unlock the roof while

driving.
Risk of damage to the roof

and roof cover.

operating the roof

Before opening/closing the roof, check

that there is sufficient space above the

vehicle to allow it to open.
Minimum height required A: 2.05 m.

a

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ENG_UD25715_2

Toit rigide escamotable : ouverture (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Rotating HaRD RooF: opening/closing

1

2

Closing the roof

Lift switch 2 and hold it until the roof

is fully closed. The side windows and

roof cover open. The message “ROOF

CLOSING” appears on the instrument

panel accompanied by squares which

indicate the progress. The roof and its

cover close. If the message “LOCK

ROOF LATCH” appears on the instru-

ment panel accompanied by a beep, re-

lease switch 2.

Before opening/closing the

roof

Make sure there are no objects in the

way of the roof’s operating area.

Make sure that there are no objects

resting on the roof or roof cover.

Make sure that the luggage compart-

ment lid is properly closed.

opening the roof

Unlock the roof by pulling and turning

control 1 clockwise. Please note: only

unlocking is manual – do not lift up

the roof.

Push switch 2 down and hold it until the

roof is fully open. The message “ROOF

OPENING” appears on the instrument

panel accompanied by squares which

indicate the progress. The side win-

dows and the roof cover open, the roof

moves into its housing and the roof

cover closes.

If the message “ROOF OPENED” ap-

pears on the instrument panel accom-

panied by a beep, release switch 2.

To avoid all risk of injury,

ensure that nobody is in

the proximity of the moving

parts.

Pull and lock the roof by turning con-

trol 1 anticlockwise.

The windows do not rise automatically

at the end of the roof closure cycle. Lift

the electric window switches to raise

the windows.

3.4

ENG_UD20476_2

Toit rigide escamotable : anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Rotating HaRD RooF: operating fault

(1/2)

the roof unlocks but does

not open

Check that the luggage compartment

lid is properly closed. Restart the oper-

ation: lock then unlock the roof

without

pushing it upwards.

Repair procedure

If there is a system fault, you can close

the rotating hard roof.
To do this, open the roof cover manu-

ally.
Unclip logo 1 on the luggage compart-

ment lid.

1

2

Remove plastic cover 2 to access the

screw.

Use the emergency key supplied in the

glove box to turn the screw clockwise

until the roof cover opens sufficiently

(point of resistance).

To avoid all risk of injury,

ensure that nobody is in

the proximity of the moving

parts.

When opening/closing the roof,

ensure that nothing interferes with

the moving parts (roof and roof

cover).

Ensure that there are no objects in

roof/roof cover area A.

a

3.5

ENG_UD20476_2

Toit rigide escamotable : anomalie de fonctionnement (E33 - X33 - Renault)

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Rotating HaRD RooF: operating fault

(2/2)

Close the roof again manually (move-

ment B), making sure that there is no

contact with the roof cover.
Lower the roof cover using the emer-

gency key to turn the screw anticlock-

wise until the roof cover closes (point of

resistance).

Engage plastic cover 2 in its housing.
Clip on the logo.

Pull and turn control 3 anticlockwise to

lock the roof.
Consult an approved dealer.

B

2

3

If the message “CHECK ROOF” ap-

pears on the instrument panel con-

tinually or when the roof open/close

switch is pressed, consult an ap-

proved dealer.