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Renault Arkana (2023 year). Manual in english - page 10

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (2/4)

Clear View function

2

4

6

Press the 2 button: the integrated indi-

cator light comes on.

This function quickly demists and de-

ices the windscreen, the rear screen,

the front side windows, and the door

mirrors (depending on the vehicle). It

automatically activates the air condi-

tioning and rear screen de-icing func-

tions.

Press button 8 to stop the heated rear

screen operating, and the integrated in-

dicator goes out.

8

To exit this function, press button 2

or 4.

Adjusting the distribution

The air flow is directed towards



the dashboard air vents, the

of air in the passenger

front footwells and, depending on the

compartment

vehicle, the second row footwells.

Turn control 6. The integrated warning

The air flow is mainly directed

light in the button comes on.

ô

to the dashboard air vents.

All the air is then directed to



the windscreen and front side



owards the footwells.

window demisting vents.

The air flow is distributed be-



tween front side window de-

misting vents, the windscreen demist-

ing vents and the footwells.

Some buttons have an operating

tell-tale which indicates the operat-

ing status.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (3/4)

5

8

Rear screen de-icing/

Switching air conditioning on

demisting

or off

Press the 8 button: the integrated in-

In automatic mode, the system switches

dicator light comes on. This function

the air conditioning system on or off,

enables rapid demisting or de-icing of

depending on the climate conditions.

the rear screen and de-icing of the rear

Press the button 5 to force the air con-

view mirrors (on equipped vehicles).

ditioning to stop. The integrated warn-

To exit this function, press button 8

ing light will go out.

again. Demisting automatically stops.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (4/4)

Stopping the system

1

4

Turn the control 1 to “OFF” to stop the

system. To start it, turn the control 1

again, then adjust the fan speed or

press the button 4.

7

Air recirculation (isolation of

Manual use

the passenger compartment)

Press the 7 button: the integrated indi-

cator light comes on.

This function is managed automatically

Fuel consumption increases when

(operation is confirmed by a warning

Prolonged use of this position may lead

the air conditioning is being used

light on button 7), but you can also acti-

to odours, caused by non-renewal of

(switch it off when it is not required).

vate it manually.

air, and the formation of condensation

on the windows.

We therefore advise you to return to au-

tomatic mode as soon as air recircula-

tion is no longer needed, by pressing

When the air conditioning system

button 7.

is turned off, the air recirculation

is automatically activated accord-

ing to conditions like vehicle speed

to make the air more comfortable.

Pressing the 7 button will disable

The demisting/de-icing will still take

this function.

priority over the air recirculation.

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AIR CONDITIONING: information and operating instructions (2/2)

Type of refrigerant fluid

Ñ

A

A

A

Type of oil in the air condi-



tioning circuit

Inflammable product



Consult the driver’s hand-



book

Maintenance



Quantity of refrigerant

x.xxx kg

fluid present in the ve-

The refrigerant circuit may contain

Engine TCe 260 refrigerant fluid type:

hicle.

fluorinated greenhouse gases.

R-1234yf.

Depending on the vehicle, you will find

Global

Warming

the following information on label A af-

GWP xxxxx

Potential (CO2 equiva-

fixed inside the engine compartment.

lent).

The presence and location of the infor-

Be careful not to use re-

mation on label A depends on the ve-

CO2 eq

Quantity in weight and

frigerants that do not meet

hicle.

x.xx t

in CO2 equivalent.

the specifications. Risk of

damage.

The refrigerant is under high pres-

sure and flamable depending on the

specification. Risk of injury.

Do not open the refriger-

Before carrying out any

Consult an approved dealer.

ant circuit. The fluid may

action in the engine com-

damage eyes or skin.

partment, you must switch

off the ignition.

➥ 2.4 or

➥ 2.5.

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MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (1/3)

A

B

C

1

5

1

4

4

4

2

2

3

3

3

Multimedia system A, B or

Multimedia sockets 2

The sockets USB can also be used to

recharge accessories with a maximum

radio C

You can use the USB sockets to access

power rating of 12 Watts (5 Volts) per

The location and operation of equip-

the multimedia content of your acces-

socket, which have been approved by

ment may vary according to the vehicle.

sories and to update the system.

our Technical Department.

1 Multimedia screen;

The various sources can be selected

The JACK socket enables the radio to

using the multimedia screen or the

2 Multimedia sockets;

be used with an auxiliary cable.

radio and the steering column controls.

3 Steering column controls;

4 Steering wheel controls;

5 Radio.

Connect accessories with a

maximum power of 12 watts

only.

Please refer to the multimedia in-

Fire hazard.

structions for further information.

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MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (2/3)

4

8

6

7

Steering column controls 4

Microphone 8

You can use the hands-free telephone 6

and voice recognition 7 controls on ve-

hicles fitted with these.

Using the telephone

We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

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MULTIMEDIA EQUIPMENT (3/3)

9

10

Wireless charger 9

Multimedia sockets 10

(depending on the vehicle)

(depending on the vehicle)

➥ 3.26

You can use the USB sockets.

The sockets USB can be used to re-

charge accessories with a maximum

power rating of 10.5 Watts (5 Volts) per

socket, which have been approved by

our Technical Department.

Using the telephone

We remind you of the need

to conform to the legislation

in force concerning the use

of such equipment.

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ELECTRIC WINDOWS (1/2)

These systems operate with the igni-

tion on or off, until one of the front doors

is opened (limited to about 3 minutes).

1

5

6

2

3

4

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave your vehicle

with the card or key inside,

One-touch electric windows

with a child, adult who is not

Avoid resting any objects against a

Briefly press or pull a window switch

self-sufficient or a pet in the vehicle,

half-open window: there is a risk that

as far as it will go: the window will be

even for a short while.

the electric window winder could be

raised or lowered fully. Pressing the

damaged.

They may pose a risk to themselves

switch again stops the window moving.

or to others by starting the engine

Note: the rear windows do not open

or activating equipment (such as the

fully

gear lever or electric windows).

From the driver’s seat, use switch:

Passenger safety

1

for the driver’s side;

If any part of the body becomes

The driver can prevent the

2

for the front passenger side;

trapped, reverse the direction of the

front and rear passenger

3

and 5 for the rear passengers.

window immediately by pressing the

electric windows from op-

From the passenger seats, use

relevant switch.

erating (and the driver’s window)

switch 6.

by pressing switch 4. A confirmation

Risk of serious injury.

message is displayed on the instru-

ment panel.

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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (1/3)

1

Driver’s responsibility

Never leave an animal,

child or non-autonomous

adult alone in your vehicle,

even for a short time.

2

B

The reason for this is that the child

A

C

may endanger himself or others by

0

D

starting the engine, activating equip-

ment such as the window winders

for example, or locking the doors.

4

If something gets trapped, reverse

the direction of travel as soon as

3

possible by turning button 4 fully to

the right (position D).

To slide the curtain 1

To slide the sunroof

Risk of serious injury.

- To open: push the handle 2 rear-

- To tilt: move the marked position 3

wards to move the blind to the de-

to position A;

sired position;

- to open: move the marked posi-

- to close: pull the handle 2 forwards

tion 3 to position B, C or D depend-

to move the blind to the desired posi-

ing on the type of opening required;

tion.

- to close: move the marked posi-

tion 3 to position 0.

If the vehicle is equipped

with this function, this action

will activate deadlocking.

➥ 1.9.

Check that there is no-one still

inside the vehicle

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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (2/3)

Closing the sunroof by

remote control

If you press the locking button on the

card twice in quick succession, the

windows and sunroof will close auto-

matically.

It is recommended that the user only

A B C

operates the system when the vehi-

0

D

cle can be seen clearly and no one is

inside.

4

3

Special features

Your vehicle is fitted with an anti-pinch

facility: when the sunroof encounters

resistance whilst closing

(branch of

a tree, etc.), it stops and then moves

back a few centimetres.

After closing the sunroof by remote

control, pressing button 4 allows the

sunroof to return to its previous posi-

tion.

If the vehicle is equipped

When closing the sunroof,

with this function, this action

The sunroof will not open when the

ensure that no part of the

will activate deadlocking.

temperature is below -20°C. However,

body (arm, hand, etc.) is

➥ 1.9.

it will still close.

protruding from the vehicle.

Check that there is no-one still

Risk of serious injury.

inside the vehicle

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ELECTRIC SUNROOF (3/3)

Precautions during use

-

Vehicle with loaded roof bars.

As a general rule, if there is a load

on the roof, use of the sunroof is not

recommended.

Before using the sunroof, check the

A B C

objects and/or accessories

(bike

0

D

racks, roof boxes, etc.) attached to

the roof bars: they should be prop-

erly arranged and secured and

4

should not interfere with the opera-

3

tion of the sunroof.

Contact an approved dealer for de-

Driver’s responsibility

tails of possible conversions;

Never leave an animal,

Operating faults

-

check that the sunroof is properly

child or non-autonomous

closed before leaving your vehicle;

adult alone in your vehicle,

If the sunroof will not close, move the

even for a short time.

marked position 3 to position 0 then

-

clean the seal every three months

press button 4 until the sunroof is com-

using products recommended by our

The reason for this is that the child

pletely closed: consult an approved

Technical Department;

may endanger himself or others by

dealer.

starting the engine, activating equip-

-

do not open the sunroof immedi-

ment such as the window winders

ately after it has rained or immedi-

for example, or locking the doors.

ately after washing the vehicle.

If something gets trapped, reverse

the direction of travel as soon as

possible by turning button 4 fully to

the right (position D).

Risk of serious injury.

Important: during this operation, the

sunroof anti-pinch function is de-

activated. Contact your approved

Dealer as soon as possible;

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SUN VISOR

2

3

1

Front sun visor

Lower sun visor 1.

Courtesy mirrors

(depending on the vehicle)

Lift the cover 2. The light 3 switches on

automatically.

For safety reason, carry out

any adjustments when the

When driving, ensure the

vehicle is not being driven.

courtesy mirror cover is

Risk of accident.

closed.

Risk of injury.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING (1/2)

A

B

1

2

3

4

5

Courtesy light

Map reading lights A

Map reading lights B

Press switch 1 for:

Press switch 2 for:

Press switch 3, 4 or 5 for constant light-

ing.

- permanent lighting;

- permanent lighting;

Note: on vehicles fitted with a multime-

– lighting switches off immediately.

- lighting controlled by the unlocking of

dia screen, you can use the multime-

the vehicle or by opening one of the

dia screen to deactivate/activate the

doors. This switches off after a time

reading lights which switch on when

delay, once the doors concerned

the doors or luggage compartment are

have been closed correctly;

opened. ➥ 1.21.

- lighting switches off immediately.

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INTERIOR LIGHTING (2/2)

7

6

8

Glove box light

Luggage compartment light

Front door ambient light

(depending on the vehicle)

Depending on the vehicle, the 6 light

Light 7 comes on when the luggage

switches on when the cover is opened.

compartment is opened.

Front door ambient light 8 comes on

when the function is activated and the

vehicle is unlocked.

Unlocking and opening the doors or

tailgate switches on the timed cour-

tesy lights and lights.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE, FITTINGS (1/4)

2

3

1

Front door storage pockets 1

Sun blind storage

Centre console storage

compartment 2

compartment/induction

They can hold a 1.5-litre bottle.

charging zone 3

This can be used for storing motorway

tickets, cards, etc.

For more information on the induction

charging zone, please refer to the mul-

timedia instructions.

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

Nothing should be placed

placed in the “open” storage

on the floor area in front of

compartments in such a

the driver as such objects

way that they may fall onto passen-

may slide under the pedal

gers during sudden turning, braking

during braking manoeuvres, thus

or in the event of an accident.

obstructing its use.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE, FITTINGS (2/4)

4

6

5

Centre console pocket 4

Passenger storage

Cup holders 6

compartment

Depending on the vehicle, the cup

Pull handle 5 to open it.

holder may be equipped with retaining

hooks to keep the cup in place.

The glove box can hold A4-sized docu-

ments, a bottle etc.

This can be used to store a mobile ash-

tray, drink cans, etc.

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

placed in the “open” storage

compartments in such a

way that they may fall onto passen-

gers during sudden turning, braking

or in the event of an accident.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE, FITTINGS (3/4)

8

7

9

10

Centre armrest storage

Rear door storage

compartment 9

compartment 10

Lift the cover 7 of the sliding armrest by

They can hold a 0.5-litre bottle.

pressing the 8 button.

When turning corners,

accelerating or braking,

ensure that the recepta-

cle being held by the cup

holder is not dislodged.

There is a risk of injury if hot

liquid escapes.

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PASSENGER COMPARTMENT STORAGE, FITTINGS (4/4)

11

13

12

14

Rear seat storage pockets 11

Grab handle 12

Rear seat cup holder 14

This offers support and can be held

Lower the rear seat armrest.

when the vehicle is moving.

Do not use it for getting into or out of

the vehicle.

Clothes hook 13

Ensure that no hard, heavy

or pointed objects are

placed in the “open” storage

compartments in such a

way that they may fall onto passen-

gers during sudden turning, braking

or in the event of an accident.

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ACCESSORIES SOCKET

1

2

Accessories socket 1

You can use the socket 1, or 2 depend-

ing on the vehicle. It is provided for con-

necting accessories approved by our

Technical Department.

Connect accessories

with a maximum power of

120 watts (12 V) only.

When several accessory

sockets are used at the same time,

the total power of the connected

accessories must not exceed

180 watts.

Fire hazard.

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REAR HEADRESTS

2

1

Position for use

To refit the headrest

When the headrest is set at the

lowest position, this is for storage

Raise the headrest as far as possible

Fit the rods into their housing and push

only. It should not be in this position

until it locks. Check that it is correctly

down the headrest until it locks to set

when a seat is occupied.

locked.

it to raised position. Check that the

bonnet is correctly locked.

To remove the headrest

Folding positions

Raise the headrest as far as it will go,

then press button 1 and remove the

Press the button 1 and lower the head-

headrest.

rest completely.

Note: The headrest 2 is fixed and can’t

be raised.

Fixed headrest 2 for the rear

center seat

The headrest is a safety

component; check that it is

fitted and in the correct po-

sition.

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REAR BENCH SEAT: functions

To replace the seatback, proceed in

the reverse order to removal.

Raise the seatback again until it

reaches the locking joint of the seat-

back. Be careful not to jam the safety

strap between the backrest and the

A

1

parcel shelf.

To fold down the seatback

Ensure that the front seats are far

enough forward.

Lower the headrests fully.

When moving the rear

When refitting the seat-

Pull the vane 1 and lower the seat-

seats, ensure that nothing

back, make sure it is cor-

back A.

obstructs the anchorage

rectly locked in place.

points (passenger’s arm or

Before folding down any rear seat,

leg, a pet, gravel, cloth, toys, etc.).

If seat covers are fitted,

fasten the seat belt of the seat con-

make sure these do not prevent the

cerned into the appropriate catch. This

seatback latch from locking in.

will prevent the seat belt becoming

trapped when the seat is returned to its

Make sure that the seat belts are

position to use.

positioned correctly.

In all cases, check that the seat belts

Reposition the headrests.

For safety reasons, carry

are operating correctly.

out any adjustments when

the vehicle is not being

driven.

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BOOT

2

1

3

To open

Opening the doors manually

from the inside

Press the 1 button to open the luggage

compartment lid a few centimetres.

If it is impossible to unlock the tailgate,

Lift the luggage compartment lid.

it can be done manually from inside:

- access the luggage compartment by

tilting the rear bench seatback(s),

To close

- insert a pencil or similar object in

Lower the tailgate using the handles 2

recess 3 and slide the unit as shown

inside the tailgate to help you.

The attaching of any carry-

in the illustration;

ing device (bike rack, lug-

- push the tailgate to open it.

gage box etc.) resting on

the luggage compartment

lid is prohibited. To install a carrying

device on your vehicle, contact an

Approved Dealer.

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REAR PARCEL SHELF

1

A

2

2

Removal

- Unhook the two straps 1 of the door

of the boot;

- lift the shelf

2 to unclip it (move-

ment A);

- pull the shelf towards you.

To refit, proceed in the reverse order to

removal.

Do not place any heavy or

hard object on the parcel

shelf. These may pose a

risk to the vehicle occu-

pants if the driver has to brake sud-

denly or if the vehicle is involved in

an accident.

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BOOT ARRANGEMENTS

A

B

C

1

1

1

2

Mobile floor 1

Intermediate position B

Storage position C

(depending on the vehicle)

In the position A, it allows you to use

This position allows for more space to

Mobile floor 1 position can be changed

under the floor 1 and access the tools

store things in the boot.

as below.

stored under the boot carpet.

Flat position A

Enables you to flatten the floor by fold-

ing down the back of the rear bench

seat and to compartmentalise the boot

into two distinct spaces.

The mobile floor is positioned on the

runner.

When removing the mobile floor out

of the luggage compartment, lift it

by more than 30 degrees. If it is not

Maximum weight for the mobile

lifted enough, damage may occur

floor: 100 kg evenly distributed.

around the tailgate.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

Always position the objects transported so that the largest surface is against:

- the rear bench seatback, for normal loading (example A);

A

- the front seatbacks with the rear seatbacks folded down, as is the case for maxi-

mum loads (example B).

B

Ensure that the objects being transported are evenly distributed throughout the

loading area.

If you have to place objects on the folded seatback, it is necessary that you lower

the headrests before folding the seatback so that it can be folded as flat as pos-

sible against the seat.

Note: in the absence of an emergency spare wheel or tyre inflation kit, do not load

the bottom of the luggage compartment.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS towbar

A

Permissible nose weight, maxi-

mum permissible towing weight

braked and unbraked: ➥ 6.6.

Choice and fitting of towing

equipment

Maximum weight of towing equip-

ment:

Maximum dimension A: 1097 mm.

- 35 kg on a vehicle with towing

pre-equipment;

- 28 kg on a vehicle without towing

pre-equipment.

It is not permitted to fit a mechanical

towing device (ball, hook, etc.) that

Any towing device must not ob-

is removable without tools or retract-

struct any lighting component or the

able if it cannot be easily removed

number plate when not in use.

or repositioned when not in use.

Mechanical towing devices (ball,

For fitting and conditions of use,

hook, etc.) which can be removed

refer to the equipment’s fitting in-

without tools or which are retract-

structions.

able must be removed or reposi-

tioned when they are not in use.

Please keep these instructions with

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

In all cases, comply with local leg-

tion.

islation.

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ROOF BARS, ANTENNA (1/2)

Precautions during use

1

Handling the tailgate

Before handling the tailgate, check the

objects and/or accessories (bike rack,

roof box, etc.) fitted to the roof bars:

these must be correctly positioned and

secured, so as not to hinder the opera-

tion of the tailgate.

Roof bars

Open the doors to access the fixing

points 1.

For information on the range of

equipment adapted to your vehi-

cle, we advise you to consult an ap-

proved Dealer.

Refer to the fitting instructions for in-

formation on how to fit roof bars and

If original roof bars, ap-

conditions of use.

proved by our Technical

Please keep these instructions with

Department, are supplied

the rest of the vehicle documenta-

with screws, only use these

tion.

screws for attaching the roof bars to

the vehicle.

Maximum permissible load on

roof rack. ➥ 6.6

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ROOF BARS, ANTENNA (2/2)

2

Antenna

On equipped vehicle, pole type an-

tenna 2 can be removed by turning it

anti-clockwise.

It is prohibited to attach any

carrying equipment

(bike

rack, luggage box etc.)

resting against the spoiler

or tailgate. To install a carrying

device on your vehicle, contact an

Approved Dealer.

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