Renault Clio (2022 year). Manual in english — page 7

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key (1/2)

Petrol versions

Note: on vehicles equipped with a

- Activate the starter without acceler-

manual gearbox, in the event of engine

ating;

stalling the message “Press Clutch” will

- release the key as soon as the

be displayed on the instrument panel.

engine starts.

Fully press the clutch pedal to restart

the engine.

Diesel versions

Driver’s responsibility

- Turn the ignition key to the

when parking or stopping

“ON”position 2 and hold this position

the vehicle

until the engine preheating light goes

off;

Never leave an animal,

- turn the key to the start position

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

“START” 3 without pressing the

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

accelerator;

a short time.

- release the key as soon as the

Starting the engine

They may pose a risk to themselves

engine starts.

or to others by starting the engine,

Special note: when starting the engine

To start:

activating equipment such as the

in very low exterior temperatures (below

On vehicles equipped with automatic

electric windows or locking the

-10°C): hold down the clutch pedal until

gearboxes, set the lever to position P.

doors, for example.

the engine starts.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

Stopping the engine

please remember that the tempera-

With the engine idling, turn the key to

ture inside the passenger compart-

the “LOCK” position 0.

ment increases very quickly.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

Never start your vehicle

ing etc., and the passive safety de-

while freewheeling on a gra-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

dient. Risk of non-activation

tensioners will no longer operate.

of power-assisted steering.

There is a risk of accidents.

2.4

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with key (2/2)

LPG versions

Never switch off the igni-

The engine is always started using

tion before the vehicle has

petrol:

stopped completely. Once

- activate the starter without accelerat-

the engine has stopped, the

ing;

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

- release the key as soon as the

ing etc. and the passive safety de-

engine starts.

vices such as the airbags and pre-

tensioners will no longer operate.

The system will automatically deter-

mine the switchover from petrol to LPG.

When operating on LPG, the fuel gauge

may indicate a decrease in the petrol

level.

Driver’s responsibility

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

when parking or stopping

tain conditions of use (e.g., hard accel-

the vehicle

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

Never leave an animal,

rarily switch back to petrol mode. The

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

green warning light C flashes without

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

any sound signal.

a short time. They may pose a risk

to themselves or to others by start-

If the environmental conditions are

ing the engine, activating equipment

once again suitable, the system may

such as the electric windows or

once again permit LPG mode.

locking the doors. Also, in hot and/

At temperatures close to 0°C or less, it

or sunny weather, please remem-

is recommended to use ECO mode to

ber that the temperature inside the

maximise the use of LPG mode ➥ 2.28.

Do not park the vehicle or

passenger compartment increases

run the engine in locations

very quickly. RISK OF DEATH OR

where combustible sub-

SERIOUS INJURY.

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.5

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (1/4)

Note: on vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox, in the event of engine

stalling the message “Press Clutch” will

be displayed on the instrument panel.

Fully press the clutch pedal to restart

the engine.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle

Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.

The card must be inserted in detection

Special features

They may pose a risk to themselves

zone 1.

or to others by starting the engine,

- If any of the starting conditions are

activating equipment such as the

To start:

not met, the message “Press Brake

electric windows or locking the

+ START” or “Press Clutch + START”

- vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

doors, for example.

or “Select Gearbox Position “P”” is

in the P position, press the brake

displayed on the instrument panel;

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

pedal, press the 2 button, then re-

please remember that the tempera-

lease the brake pedal once the

- in some cases, it will be necessary

ture inside the passenger compart-

engine has started;

to move the steering wheel whilst

ment increases very quickly.

pressing the start button 2 to help

- vehicles with a manual gearbox,

unlock the steering column; the

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

press the brake pedal and press

message “Turn Steering Wheel +

INJURY.

the 2 button, then release the brake

START” will warn you of this;

pedal once the engine has started.

If a gear is engaged, also press the

clutch pedal.

2.6

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (2/4)

LPG versions

Never switch off the igni-

The system will automatically deter-

tion before the vehicle has

mine the switchover from petrol to LPG.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

When operating on LPG, the fuel gauge

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

may indicate a decrease in the petrol

ing etc. and the passive safety de-

level.

vices such as the airbags and pre-

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

tensioners will no longer operate.

tain conditions of use (e.g., hard accel-

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

rarily switch back to petrol mode. The

green warning light C flashes without

any sound signal.

Driver’s responsibility

If the environmental conditions are

when parking or stopping

once again suitable, the system may

the vehicle

once again permit LPG mode.

Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

At temperatures close to 0°C or less, it

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

is recommended to use ECO mode to

a short time. They may pose a risk

maximise the use of LPG mode ➥ 2.28.

to themselves or to others by start-

ing the engine, activating equipment

such as the electric windows or

locking the doors. Also, in hot and/

or sunny weather, please remem-

Do not park the vehicle or

ber that the temperature inside the

run the engine in locations

passenger compartment increases

where combustible sub-

very quickly. RISK OF DEATH OR

stances or materials such

SERIOUS INJURY.

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.7

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (3/4)

“Hands-free” starting with

Operating faults

The message “Place card on zone +

START” appears on the instrument

the tailgate open

In certain cases, the hands-free card

panel.

In this case, the card should not be lo-

may not work:

Press the brake or clutch pedal, then

cated in the luggage compartment, to

- card battery flat, etc.;

place the card 5

(button side) on the

prevent the risk of loss.

– near to appliances operating on the

placement area 4. Press the 2 button

same frequency as the card (moni-

to start the vehicle. The message goes

Accessories function

tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);

out.

(switching on the ignition)

- vehicle located in a high electromag-

Once you have gained access to your

netic radiation zone.

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).

To use the other functions, with the

card in the passenger compartment,

press the 2 button without pressing the

pedals.

2.8

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (4/4)

If the card is no longer in the passen-

When you leave your vehi-

ger compartment or if the card’s bat-

cle, especially if you have

tery is flat, when the vehicle is station-

your card with you, check

ary and you try to switch the engine off,

that the engine is com-

the message “Keycard absent: press/

pletely switched off.

hold START” appears on the instrument

panel: press the 2 button for longer than

three seconds.

Driver’s responsibility

If the card is no longer in the passen-

when parking or stopping

ger compartment, make sure you can

the vehicle

retrieve it before pressing and holding

the button: without the card, you will not

Never leave an animal,

be able to start the vehicle.

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

With the engine switched off, any ac-

a short time.

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

continue to function for approximately

They may pose a risk to themselves

Conditions for stopping the

10 minutes.

or to others by starting the engine,

engine

activating equipment such as the

When the driver’s door is opened, the

The vehicle must be stationary, with the

electric windows or locking the

accessories stop working.

lever positioned in P for vehicles with

doors, for example.

an automatic gearbox.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

With the card in the vehicle, press

please remember that the tempera-

button 2: the engine stops. The steer-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ing column is locked when a door is

ment increases very quickly.

opened or the vehicle is locked.

Never switch off the igni-

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

tion before the vehicle has

INJURY.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing etc., and the passive safety de-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

tensioners will no longer operate.

2.9

STOP AND START FUNCTION (1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

and

The vehicle equipment remain opera-

consumption and lower greenhouse

- when the vehicle speed is zero

tional while the engine is stopped.

gas emissions. The system is acti-

during approximately one second or,

When the engine switches to standby,

vated automatically when the vehicle

depending on the vehicle, as soon

the steering assistance may no longer

is started. During driving, the system

as the vehicle speed is below ap-

be operational.

stops the engine (standby) when the

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

vehicle comes to a stop or is moving at

In this case it becomes operational

The engine remains on standby if posi-

a slow speed (traffic jam, traffic lights

again when the engine is no longer on

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

etc.), depending on the vehicle.

standby or the speed exceeds approxi-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

mately 1 mph (1 km/h) (downhill, slope

the brake pedal released.

etc.).

Conditions for engine

For vehicles equipped with manual

standby

gearboxes:

If the engine is put in

The vehicle has set off from where it

- the gearbox is in neutral;

standby, the electronic

was parked;

parking brake (depending

If the 

warning light flashes,

For vehicles equipped with auto-

on the vehicle) is not ap-

vehicle stationary, and the message

matic gearboxes:

plied automatically.

“Select Neutral” appears on the in-

- the gearbox is in position D, Mor N;

strument panel, this indicates that

and

you must position the gear lever to

- the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

neutral;

Keep your vehicle station-

ciently hard);

and

ary when the engine is

- the clutch pedal is released;

If the 

warning light flashes,

on standby (shown by the

and

vehicle stationary, and the message

- the vehicle speed is less than ap-

warning light 

on the

“Press brake pedal” appears on the

proximately 3 mph (5 km/h).

instrument panel).

instrument panel, it indicates that the

brake pedal is not sufficiently de-

For all vehicles:

pressed;

Warning light



on the instru-

and

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

- the accelerator pedal is not de-

The engine MUST be

standby.

pressed;

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.6.

2.10

STOP AND START FUNCTION (2/4)

Preventing the engine from

Conditions for coming out of

standing by

engine standby

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

For vehicles equipped with auto-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

matic gearboxes:

sible (with the system activated) to keep

when the driver’s door is opened;

the engine running so as to be ready to

move off quickly.

when the driver’s seat belt is unfas-

For vehicles equipped with au-

tened;

tomatic gearboxes and when the

engine standby is performed only

the brake pedal is released and posi-

when the vehicle stopped:

tion D or M engaged (depending on

the vehicle);

Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.

the brake pedal is released in gear

For vehicles equipped with manual

position N with the handbrake off;

gearboxes:

Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

the brake pedal is pressed again in

down.

gear position P or N engaged with

the handbrake applied;

the vehicle is in gear position R;

the accelerator pedal is depressed;

To fill up with fuel, the engine

depending on the vehicle, in manual

must be stopped (and not

mode (M), the gear change paddles

only on standby in the case

are activated ➥ 2.128.

“AUTOHOLD” function

activated

of vehicles equipped with

➥ 2.27, the brake pedal may be

the STOP and START function): you

released and the engine standby

must switch off the ignition ➥ 2.4

maintained.

➥ 2.6. Fire hazard.

Press the accelerator pedal to exit

vehicle standby.

2.11

STOP AND START FUNCTION (3/4)

For vehicles equipped with manual

Conditions preventing the

- the gradient is too steep for vehicles

gearboxes:

fitted with an automatic gearbox;

standby of the engine

- when opening the driver’s door, with-

- the “Clear view” function is activated

Certain conditions prevent the system

out any gear engaged and the clutch

➥ 3.12 ;

from using the engine standby function,

pedal released;

including when:

- the engine temperature is too low;

the driver’s door is not closed;

- the emission control system is being

- when unfastening the driver’s seat

regenerated;

belt, without any gear engaged and

–

the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;

the clutch pedal released;

- ...

–

reverse gear is engaged;

–

the bonnet is not locked;

Warning light 

is displayed on the

- the gearbox is in neutral and the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

–

the outdoor temperature is too low or

clutch pedal is slightly depressed;

engine standby is not available.

too high;

the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The 

warning light may appear

- the engine is in gear and the clutch

along with a message on the instru-

pedal is pressed right down.

–

the difference between the vehicle

ment panel:

interior temperature and the auto-

Special note: depending on the vehi-

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

matic climate control instruction is

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

oritise battery charging;

too high;

the engine is on standby, the warning

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

parking distance control is in opera-

oritise air conditioning;

light Ä

is displayed for a few sec-

tion;

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

onds on the instrument panel.

tise engine operations.

–

the altitude is too high;

For vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox:

the restart may be interrupted if the

Deactivate the Stop and

clutch pedal is released too quickly

Start function for any opera-

while a gear is engaged.

tion performed in the engine

compartment.

2.12

STOP AND START FUNCTION (4/4)

Special feature of the automatic

Deactivating, activating the

engine re-start

function

Under certain conditions, the engine

Press 1 to deactivate the function. The

can restart on its own in order to guar-

message “Stop & Start deactivated”

antee your safety and comfort.

appears on the instrument panel and

This can occur especially when:

the 1 switch warning light illuminates.

- the outdoor temperature is too low or

Pressing again will reactivate the

too high;

system. The message “Stop & Start

- the “Clear view” function is activated

Activated” appears on the instrument

➥ 3.12 ;

panel and the 1 switch warning light

goes out.

- the battery is not sufficiently charged;

The system is automatically reactivated

- the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

each time the vehicle is started using

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

the start button. ➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.6.

- repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

Operating faults

ment;

The 

warning light may appear

- ...

along with a message on the instru-

If the message “Check Stop & Start”

ment panel:

appears on the instrument panel and

The 

warning light is displayed on

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

the 1 switch warning light illuminates,

the instrument panel to notify you of au-

oritise battery charging;

this indicates that the system is deac-

tomatic engine restarting.

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

tivated.

oritise air conditioning;

Please consult an authorised dealer.

- “Prioritising running engine” to priori-

tise engine operations.

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

Special note: engine on standby,

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.6.

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

2.13

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS, PARTICLE FILTER (1/2)

The following operating conditions

If you notice any of the above operating

should be avoided:

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

- driving for long periods when the low

proved dealer.

fuel level warning light is lit;

These faults may be avoided by regu-

- using leaded petrol;

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

- using lubricant or fuel additives

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

which are not approved.

Maintenance Document.

Or operating faults such as:

- faulty ignition, running out of fuel or

Starting problems

disconnected spark plugs resulting

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

in the engine misfiring or cutting out

verter, do not keep trying to start the

when driving;

engine (using the start button, or by

- loss of power.

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

may cause the catalytic converter to

cause of the fault.

overheat, reducing its efficiency which

may irreparably damage it and cause

If the fault cannot be identified, do not

heat damage to the vehicle.

keep trying to start the engine, but con-

tact an approved Dealer.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.14

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS, PARTICLE FILTER (2/2)

Particle filter

Note: The indicator light may go out

If the filter becomes saturated, the

after 20 minutes when the driving con-

warning light and, depending

The particle filter is used in the treat-

ditions needed to clean the filter are not

ment of exhaust gases from petrol en-

completely met.

on the vehicle, the 

warning light

gines.

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

If the vehicle is stopped before the

companied by the message “Check in-

warning light disappears you will have

jection”. In this case, please consult an

light 

displayed on the instrument

to restart the process from the begin-

Authorised Dealer.

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ning.

ing clogged and requires cleaning. To

If the

warning light and, de-

clean it, when the 

warning light

pending on the vehicle, the



appears, and as traffic conditions and

warning light appears, accompanied by

speed limits allow, drive at between

the “WARNING: Engine Failure Risk”

about 31 mph (50 km/h) and 68 mph

message, stop the vehicle, switch off

(110 km/h) until the light goes out.

the engine and contact an Approved

Dealer.

After between approximately 5 and

20 minutes, the warning light should go

out.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

2.15

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (1/4)

Yellow warning light B

A lit warning light indicates that petrol

mode is active.

Fuel gauge warning light A

The warning lights A (four green lights

and one red light) indicate the level in

the LPG tank.

The red warning light indicates the fuel

tank.

The amount of LPG indicated is an in-

dicative value.

The red warning light indicates that

the tank is almost empty and that the

These vehicles operate using petrol or

LPG/petrol fuel mode

engine is operating using the reserve

LPG.

LPG tank (maximum range of 50 miles

selection control 1

They have two separate tanks.

(80 km)).

This enables the driver to switch from

What is LPG?

one fuel mode to another.

Green warning light C

Liquefied petroleum

A lit warning light indicates that LPG

gas that complies with

mode is active.

standard EN 589, or

Rapid flashing of the warning light C

the equivalent na-

indicates that the system is waiting for

If the yellow warning light B

tional regulations.

the necessary conditions to switch to

is on and the green warn-

LPG mode.

ing light C is flashing slowly

It can be readily identified by its charac-

while a beep can be heard,

teristic smell.

please take your vehicle to an au-

thorised dealer for inspection.

2.16

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (2/4)

Changing fuel mode during

To switch from LPG to petrol.

driving

Release the accelerator pedal and

press the control 1.

To switch from petrol to LPG

Petrol mode is indicated by the yellow

Press the button 1. The transition to

warning light B.

LPG is made during the first accelera-

tion.

The LPG fuel level A is activated. The

yellow warning light B goes out and the

green warning light C flashes quickly to

confirm that LPG mode has been se-

lected, then stops flashing when LPG

mode is active.

An LPG installation on a ve-

hicle may lead to changes

to the vehicle’s features,

compared to petrol ver-

sions. This may relate to the number

of seats, mass (usable capacity)

and towing capacity.

Consult an approved dealer.

2.17

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (3/4)

Changing fuel mode during

Operating faults

driving (continued)

In the event of a fault which may affect

the correct operation of the engine, the

Automatic switch to petrol

system automatically switches from

The system automatically switches to

LPG to petrol mode.

petrol mode if there is no more LPG

This is confirmed by:

remaining in the tank. You will be in-

- the appearance of the yellow warn-

formed by:

ing light B;

- the green C and yellow B warning

- slow flashing of the green warning

lights coming on;

light C;

- a beep sounds.

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

sounding and only the yellow warning

light B stays on.

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

tain conditions of use (e.g., hard accel-

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

rarily switch back to petrol mode.

The green warning light C flashes with-

out any sound signal. Once the suita-

ble conditions are present once again,

it will automatically switch back to LPG

mode. After several unfruitful attempts,

the system may decide to remain in

petrol mode for the current journey.

A new attempt may be made after the

engine has been stopped completely

for about one minute.

2.18

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (4/4)

If driving under severe

conditions

If driving in severe conditions (starting

on a steep incline etc.), it is advisable

to switch to petrol mode.

At temperatures close to 0°C or less, it

is recommended to use ECO mode to

maximise the use of LPG mode ➥ 2.28.

In the event of an accident

LPG has a very specific

The main precautions to be taken are

smell so you will be able to

the same as with petrol vehicles:

detect any leaks easily. If

- apply the parking brake;

you smell gas in your vehi-

- stop the engine (a safety device that

cle or immediately surrounding your

stops LPG from entering the engine

vehicle:

is automatically triggered);

- switch to petrol mode immedi-

ately and make sure there are no

- switch off the ignition;

flames or sources of fire near the

- observe local regulations.

vehicle;

- go to an authorised dealer.

Do not touch, hit or dis-

mantle any part of the LPG

system components.

2.19

SPECIAL FEATURE OF DIESEL VERSIONS, PARTICLE FILTER (1/2)

Diesel engine speed

Precautions to be taken in

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

winter

tion pump which prevents the engine

To avoid any faults in icy weather:

speed being exceeded irrespective of

- ensure that the battery is always fully

the gear selected.

charged;

If the message “Check Anti- Pollution

- always keep the diesel tank rela-

System” is displayed along with warn-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

ing lights Ä

densing in it and accumulating at the

authorised dealer immediately.

bottom of the tank.

When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.

This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

Engine smoke opacity label

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

You will find 1 information on the A label

stuck inside the engine compartment.

Running out of fuel

1 Diesel exhaust emissions.

After the tank has been filled follow-

ing a complete draining of fuel, the

fuel system must be reprimed: ➥ 1.114

before restarting the engine.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

2.20

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS: PARTICLE FILTER (2/2)

Particle filter

Note: the warning light may reappear

If the filter becomes saturated, the

if the driving conditions are not fully

warning light and, depending

The particle filter is used in the treat-

met with regard to cleaning the filter. If

ment of exhaust gases from diesel en-

the vehicle is stopped or if the engine

on the vehicle, the 

warning light

gines.

speed drops below 2,000 rpm before

will appear on the instrument panel, ac-

Depending on the vehicle, the warning

the warning light goes out, the opera-

companied by the message “Check in-

tion may need to be repeated.

jection”. In this case, please consult an

light 

displayed on the instrument

Authorised Dealer.

panel indicates that the filter is becom-

ing clogged and requires cleaning.

If the

warning light and, de-

To do this, when the 

warning

pending on the vehicle, the



light is displayed, continue driving ac-

warning light appears, accompanied by

cording to traffic conditions and ob-

the “WARNING: Engine Failure Risk”

serve the speed limit until the warning

message, stop the vehicle, switch off

lights disappears. If possible, do not

the engine and contact an Approved

let the engine speed drop below

Dealer.

2,000 rpm.

The warning light should go out after 10

to 20 minutes. ➥ 1.70.

The display of the 

on the instru-

ment panel may be accompanied by an

increase in engine speed and operation

of the cooling system in order to clean

the particle filter.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

To facilitate the particle filter re-

not restart it. Contact an approved

generation, carry out a long driving

Dealer.

phase (at least 20 minutes) on main

roads every 124 miles (200 km).

2.21

GEAR LEVER, HANDBRAKE

Handbrake

To release:

Pull the lever

3 up slightly, press

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

When stationary and de-

The warning light }

on the instru-

pending on the slope and/or

ment panel will go out.

vehicle load, it may be nec-

The red warning light on the instrument

essary to pull up the hand-

panel will come on if you are driving

brake at least two extra notches and

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

engage a gear (1^st or reverse gear)

on vehicles with a manual gearbox

To apply:

or position P on vehicles with an au-

Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

tomatic transmission.

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

Gear lever

light }

on the instrument panel will

Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

come on.

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.

Vehicles with an automatic gearbox:

➥ 2.128.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

Selecting reverse gear

manoeuvring

(e.g.: strik-

The reversing lights will come on as

ing a post, raised kerb or

soon as reverse gear is selected with

other street furniture) may result in

the ignition on.

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of an axle).

Note: depending on the vehicle, if the

dipped beam headlights are on, the

Make sure that the hand-

To avoid any risk of accident, have

front fog lights come on simultaneously

brake is fully released when

your vehicle checked by an ap-

driving (red indicator light

when reverse gear is selected.

proved Dealer.

off), otherwise overheating,

or even damage, may occur.

2.22

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (1/4)

In all other instances, for example the

engine has stalled or is in standby

due to the Stop and Start ➥ 2.10, the

assisted parking brake is not applied

automatically. Manual mode must be

used.

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

Brake ON” and the warning light }

on the instrument panel and warning

light 3 on the switch 4 light up.

After the engine is switched off, indi-

Assisted operation

cator light 3 goes out several minutes

for vehicles fitted with an automatic

after the assisted parking brake has

Applying the electronic parking

gearbox, when position P is en-

brake

gaged.

been applied and indicator light }

With the vehicle stationary, the elec-

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

tronic parking brake can be used to im-

mobilise the vehicle:

- by pressing the engine start/stop

button 1 or by turning the ignition

key 2 (to the “ON” position 2);

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle.

- when the driver’s seat belt is un-

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully

fastened;

applied.

Warning light 3 on switch 4 and warning light }

on the instrument

– when the driver’s door is opened;

panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the

doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located on the upper sec-

tion of the windscreen to remind you of this.

2.23

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)

Assisted operation

(continued)

Note: in some situations (electronic

parking brake failure, manual release of

the parking brake, etc.), a beep sounds

and the message “WARNING: Apply

Parking Brake” appears on the instru-

ment panel to warn you that the elec-

tronic parking brake has been released:

- with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

- with the engine switched off (e.g.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 4 to

apply the assisted parking brake.

Manual operation

Manually releasing the electronic

Assisted release of the parking brake

You can apply the electronic parking

parking brake

The brake will be released as soon as

brake manually.

Press switch 1 without pressing the

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Manually applying the electronic park-

pedals or turning the key 2 to position

ing brake

“ON” 2 to switch on the ignition. Press

Pull switch 4. Warning light 3 and warn-

the brake pedal then press switch 4: in-

dicator light 3 on the switch and indica-

ing light }

on the instrument panel

light up.

tor light }

displayed on the instru-

ment panel go out.

The electronic parking brake can be used to immobilise the vehicle.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the electronic parking brake is fully

applied.

Warning light 3 on switch 4 and warning light }

on the instrument

panel illuminate to show that the parking brake is applied but switch off when the

doors are locked. Depending on the vehicle, a sticker is located on the upper sec-

tion of the windscreen to remind you of this.

2.24

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