Renault Captur (2018 year). Instruction — part 6

2.4

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 (moni-

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

– vehicle located in a high electromag-

netic radiation zone.

The message “PLEASE INSERT

KEYCARD” appears on the instrument

panel.

Insert the RENAULT card fully into card

reader 2.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

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

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(2/3)

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.

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 pas-

senger compartment or inserted in

the card reader 2, press button 1

without pressing the pedals.

Note: depending on the vehicle, press-

ing button 1 starts the engine.

1

2

2.5

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 steer-

ing 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” appears on the instrument

panel: press button 1 for longer than

two seconds.

Hands-free RENAULT card

With the card in the vehicle, press

button 1: the engine stops. The steer-

ing column is locked when the driver’s

door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the pas-

senger compartment when you try to

switch the engine off, the message “NO

KEYCARD PRESS AND HOLD” ap-

pears on the instrument panel: press

button 1 for longer than two seconds.

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.

STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE

(3/3)

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.
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 tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

1

2

When you leave your vehi-

cle, especially if you have

your RENAULT card with

you, check that the engine

is completely switched off.

2.6

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions. The system is acti-

vated automatically when the vehicle is

started. While driving, the system stops

the engine (standby) when the vehicle

is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,

etc).

Conditions for engine

standby

The vehicle has set off from where it

was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:

– the gearbox is in position D, M or N;

and

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

ciently hard);

and

– the accelerator pedal is not de-

pressed;

and

– the speed is zero for around

1 second.

The engine remains on standby if posi-

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

lected with the handbrake engaged and

the brake pedal released.

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:

– the gearbox is in neutral;

and

– the clutch pedal is released.

If the warning light



flashes,

this means that the clutch pedal is

not sufficiently released;

and

– the vehicle speed is less than ap-

proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).

In all vehicles, the warning light



on the instrument panel is lit when the

engine is on standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-

tional while the engine is stopped.

If the engine stalls while the system

is in operation, pressing the clutch

pedal right down will start it again.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

Keep your vehicle station-

ary when the engine is

on standby (shown by the

warning light



on the

instrument panel).

2.7

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(2/4)

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

always stop the engine by pressing

the engine stop button (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine)”.

Preventing the engine from

standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

sible to keep the engine running so as

to be ready to move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, position

D or M engaged or,

– the brake pedal is released, position

N engaged and the handbrake off, or

– the brake pedal is pressed again,

with position P engaged or position

N engaged with the handbrake ap-

plied, or

– position R is engaged or,

– the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the

clutch pedal is slightly depressed, or

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

the engine is on standby, the warning

light

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is displayed for a few sec-

onds on the instrument panel.

2.8

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(3/4)

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:
– reverse gear is engaged;
– the bonnet is not locked;
– the driver’s door is not closed;
– the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– for vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes, the gradient is steeper than

approximately 12%;

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the engine temperature is too low;
– the emission control system is being

regenerated;

or

– ...

Warning light



is displayed on the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

engine standby is not available.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function when per-

forming any operations in

the engine compartment.

Special cases

With the engine on standby (traffic jam,

traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfastens

their seat belt, opens the driver’s door

or gets out of their seat, the ignition will

be switched off.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and

Start system, press the start button

(please see “Starting, stopping the

engine” in Section 2).

2.9

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee your safety and comfort.

This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;

– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

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

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– ...

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-

tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on the switch will light up.

Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start ac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on switch 1 will go out.

FUNCTION STOP AND START

(4/4)

The system reactivates automati-

cally each time the vehicle is started

using the start button (please refer

to “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Operating faults

When the message “Check Stop &

Start” appears on the instrument panel

and the integrated warning light 2 lights

up on the switch 1, the system is deac-

tivated.

Please consult an authorised dealer.

1

2

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

In the event of an emer-

gency, the engine can be

restarted by pressing on the

clutch pedal if the Stop and

Start function is activated.

Note: With the engine on standby,

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

2.10

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

The following operating conditions:
– driving for long periods when the low

fuel level warning light is lit;

– using leaded petrol;
– using fuel or lubrication additives

which are not approved.

Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition system, running out of

fuel or disconnected spark plugs re-

sulting in the engine misfiring or cut-

ting out when driving;

– loss of power,
as they may cause the catalytic con-

verter to overheat and thus reduce its

efficiency, or damage it irreparably

and cause heat damage to the vehi-

cle.

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved Dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance document.

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

starting fault.
If the fault cannot be identified, do not

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 con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

2.11

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

tion pump which prevents the engine

speed being exceeded irrespective of

the gear selected.
If the message “Check antipollution

system” is displayed along with warn-

ing lights

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and

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, consult an

authorised dealer immediately.
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

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

Running out of fuel

If the tank has been completely

drained, the system must be reprimed

after the tank is refilled: see information

on the “fuel tank” in section 1 before re-

starting 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.

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

– always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to avoid water vapour con-

densing in it and accumulating at the

bottom of the tank.

2.12

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear
Vehicles with manual gearbox: refer

to the grid on the gear lever knob 1.
Vehicles with automatic gear-

box: refer to the information on the

“Automatic gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

1

GEAR LEVER/HANDBRAKE

Note: depending on the vehicle, if the

dipped beam headlights are on, the

front fog lights come on simultaneously

when reverse gear is selected.

Handbrake

To release:
Pull the lever 3 up slightly, press

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

The red warning light on the instrument

panel will come on if you are driving

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

To apply:
Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

light

D

on the instrument panel will

come on.

3

2

When stationary, and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage a gear (1

st

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox.

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.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

2.13

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING

(1/5)

Driving style indicator 2

Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. You will be notified

by the colour of warning light 2.
– Green: measured, economical driv-

ing;

– Yellow: opt for a calmer driving style;

– Orange: driving too fast.
To activate/deactivate the driving style

indicator, please see the multimedia

system instructions.

1

2

Gear change indicator 1

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

light on the instrument panel lets you

know the best time to move up or down

a gear:

Š

move up a gear;

‰

move down a gear.

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactu-

rers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared with one another. Consumption

in real time depends on vehicle usage

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

consumption, please refer to the fol-

lowing advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:
– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia display;

– ECO mode activated by button ECO.
If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

2.14

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING

(2/5)

3

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 3, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.
This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance. The higher the rating,

the lower the fuel consumption.

Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.

With your favourite journeys saved, you

can evaluate your performance.

For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

2.15

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING

(3/5)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It acts upon

certain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering etc.) and on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

gear changing, cruise control, deceler-

ation etc.).

5

Disabling the function
Press switch 4.

The 5



light goes out on the ins-

trument panel to confirm deactivation.

4

Activating the function
Press switch 4.

The 5



warning light comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.
While driving, it is possible to exit the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
Do this by pressing the accelerator

pedal down firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

2.16

Driving advice and ECO

driving

Behaviour
– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

– Speed is expensive.

– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive

with a light right foot.

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on the level. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats adapted to the ve-

hicle that attach to the pre-

installed parts, and regularly check

their mounting. Do not place several

mats on top of each other.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING

(4/5)

2.17

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING

(5/5)

Advice on use
– Opt for ECO mode.

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed. However (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

– In vehicles fitted with air condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (espe-

cially in urban conditions) when it is

used. For vehicles fitted with manual

air conditioning, switch off the system

when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption

and therefore helping to preserve

the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments to let the hot air escape before

starting the engine.

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.18

MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE

Your vehicle complies with criteria for

recycling and recovering vehicles at the

end of their service life, which entered

into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-

fore been designed to facilitate future

recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so

that they can be recovered and reproc-

essed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel

consumption and initial settings, your

vehicle also conforms to current anti-

pollution regulations. The manufac-

turer is actively striving to reduce pol-

lutant exhaust gas emissions and to

save energy. But the fuel consumption

of your vehicle and the level of pollutant

exhaust gas emissions are also your

responsibility. Ensure that it is main-

tained and used correctly.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that fail-

ure to respect antipollution regulations

could lead to legal action being taken

against the vehicle owner.

In addition, replacing engine, fuel

supply system and exhaust compo-

nents with parts other than those origi-

nally recommended by the manufac-

turer may alter your vehicle so that it

no longer complies with anti-pollution

regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-

cordance with the instructions given in

your maintenance schedule: they will

have all the equipment necessary for

ensuring that your vehicle is maintained

to its original standard.

Engine adjustments

– Spark plugs: for optimum condi-

tions of use, output and performance

the specifications laid down by our

Design Department must be strictly

applied.

If the spark plugs have to be changed,

use the make, type and gap specified

for your vehicle’s engine. Contact an

authorised dealer for this.

– Air filter, fuel filter: a choked ele-

ment will reduce efficiency. It must

be replaced.

– Ignition and idle speed: no adjust-

ment is needed.

Exhaust gas monitoring

system

The exhaust gas monitoring system will

detect any operating faults in the vehi-

cle’s antipollution system.

If this system malfunctions, toxic sub-

stances may be released into the at-

mosphere or damage may occur.

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This warning light on the in-

strument panel will indicate if

there are any faults in the system:

This lights up when the ignition is

switched on and goes out when the

engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an

approved Dealer as soon as possi-

ble;

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

an authorised dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

2.19

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

Renault 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).