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Renault Captur (2023 year). Manual in english - page 4

IGNITION SWITCH: vehicle with key

“Ignition” position ON 2

The ignition is switched on: Any acces-

sories (radio etc.) can be used.

“Start” position START 3

If the engine fails to start at the first

attempt, the key must be turned back

before the starter can be activated

again. Release the key as soon as the

engine starts.

Note: on diesel versions, several sec-

onds may pass between turning the

key and the engine starting to allow for

engine preheating.

Ignition switch

Off position LOCK 0 (steering lock

applied)

To lock: remove the key and turn the

steering wheel until the steering column

locks.

To unlock: turn the key and the steering

wheel slightly.

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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

É

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 with a mechanical lever, set

doors, for example.

the engine starts.

the lever to position P.

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.

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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

the engine has stopped, the

- activate the starter without accelerat-

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing;

ing etc. and the passive safety de-

- release the key as soon as the

vices such as the airbags and pre-

engine starts.

tensioners will no longer operate.

The system will automatically deter-

mine the switchover from petrol to LPG.

Depending on the vehicle, under cer-

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

Driver’s responsibility

eration), the system may opt to tempo-

when parking or stopping

rarily switch back to petrol mode.

the vehicle

If the environmental conditions are

Never leave an animal,

once again suitable, the system may

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

once again permit LPG mode.

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time. They may pose a risk

For more information ➥ 2.20.

to themselves or to others by start-

At temperatures close to 0°C or less, it

ing the engine, activating equipment

is recommended to use ECO mode to

such as the electric windows or

maximise the use of LPG mode ➥ 2.30.

locking the doors. Also, in hot and/

or sunny weather, please remem-

ber that the temperature inside the

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.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (1/6)

Note: on vehicles equipped with a

manual gearbox, in the event of engine

stalling the message “Press Clutch” will

2

be displayed on the instrument panel.

Fully press the clutch pedal to restart

the engine.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

1

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 one of the starting conditions is

activating equipment such as the

To start:

not met, either the “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”

in the P position, press the brake

message is displayed on the instru-

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

pedal, press the 2 button, then re-

ment panel;

please remember that the tempera-

lease the brake pedal once the

ture inside the passenger compart-

engine has started;

- in some cases, it will be necessary

ment increases very quickly.

to move the steering wheel whilst

- vehicles with a manual gearbox,

pressing the start button 2 to help

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

press the brake pedal and press

unlock the steering column; the

INJURY.

the 2 button, then release the brake

message “Turn Steering Wheel +

pedal once the engine has started.

START” will warn you of this;

If a gear is engaged, also press the

clutch pedal.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (2/6)

LPG version

Never switch off the igni-

The engine is always started using

tion before the vehicle has

petrol.

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

Turn the key to the “Start” position with-

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

out depressing the accelerator pedal.

ing etc. and the passive safety de-

The system will automatically deter-

vices such as the airbags and pre-

mine the switchover from petrol to LPG.

tensioners will no longer operate.

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.

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-

For more information ➥ 2.20.

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

At temperatures close to 0°C or less, it

a short time. They may pose a risk

is recommended to use ECO mode to

to themselves or to others by start-

maximise the use of LPG mode ➥ 2.30.

ing the engine, activating equipment

such as the electric windows or

locking the doors. Also, in hot and/

or sunny weather, please remem-

ber that the temperature inside the

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.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (3/6)

2

4

5

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.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (4/6)

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-

2

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 passenger

when parking or stopping

compartment, make sure you can re-

the vehicle

trieve it before pressing and holding the

button. Without the card, you will not be

Never leave an animal,

able to restart 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, lever

electric windows or locking the

accessories stop working.

in position P on vehicles with an auto-

doors, for example.

matic 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.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (5/6)

Note: once the function has been acti-

vated, it cannot be deactivated.

9

7

We advise you to contact an Approved

Dealer.

6

Operation

8

To start the engine remotely, press

the locking button 8 then within an-

other 2 seconds, press the remote start

button 6 for approximately 2 seconds.

The hazard lights come on continu-

ously for approximately 3 seconds and

the engine starts.

The engine will run for 5 minutes. Once

the engine is running, you can add an-

Remote engine start-up

other 5 minutes by pressing the 8 lock-

This function also lets you programme

ing button again, then the remote start

the engine to start, in order to heat or

This function allows remote starting of

button 6. The hazard lights come on

ventilate the passenger compartment

the engine.

continuously for 3 seconds to confirm

up to 24 hours before using the vehicle.

that the function has been prolonged.

Initialisation

Depending on the vehicle, configuration

and programming are carried out using

If the vehicle is so equipped, press

the multimedia display 9, for more infor-

the unlocking button 7 then press the

mation please refer to the multimedia

remote start button twice in succession

instructions.

for about 2 seconds each time 6. The

time between the two presses must be

less than 5 seconds. The hazard warn-

ing lights will come on continuously for

3 seconds to confirm the system reset.

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STARTING, STOPPING THE ENGINE: vehicle with card (6/6)

Remote engine start performance

The remote engine start-up operates if:

Do not use the engine

varies according to surroundings such

- the gearbox is in P or N position

remote start-up function or

as:

on vehicles fitted with an automatic

its programming when:

-

Obstacles, buildings, walls, other ve-

gearbox;

- the vehicle is in a garage

hicles, etc.;

- the ignition is switched off;

or in a confined space.

–

radio frequency interference (tele-

- the bonnet is closed;

Risk of poisoning or suffoca-

vision, radio, mobile phone, other

remote controls, etc.);

- all of the opening elements (doors

tion by exhaust gas emissions.

and luggage compartment) are

- the vehicle is covered with a pro-

-

Condition of the key/card battery.

closed and locked when you leave

tective cover.

the vehicle;

Fire hazard.

- in extreme weather conditions, the

- the bonnet is open or before it

remote engine start-up by program-

opens.

ming may not work.

Risk of burns or serious injury.

If one of these conditions is not met, the

lights will flash for approximately 3 sec-

Depending on the country, the

onds.

remote start function or its pro-

gramming may be prohibited by

law and/or by the regulations in

force.

In the event that the func-

Before using this function, check

tion is used, please ensure

the legislation and/or the regula-

that power-consuming de-

tions in force for the country.

vices (such as the wipers,

exterior lights, radio, heated seats,

heated steering wheel, etc.) are de-

activated and all accessories are

disconnected before leaving the ve-

hicle.

Fire hazard.

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STOP AND START FUNCTION (1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

and

The vehicle equipment remain opera-

consumption and lower greenhouse

- the speed is zero or, depending on

tional while the engine is stopped.

gas emissions. The system is acti-

the vehicle, as soon as the speed is

When the engine switches to standby,

vated automatically when the vehicle

lower than a threshold specific to the

the steering assistance may no longer

is started. During driving, the system

vehicle.

be operational.

stops the engine (standby) when the

The engine remains on standby if posi-

vehicle comes to a stop or is moving

In this case it becomes operational

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

at a slow speed (depending on the ve-

again when the engine is no longer on

lected with the handbrake engaged and

standby or the speed exceeds approxi-

the brake pedal released.

hicle). The 

warning light is dis-

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

played on the instrument panel.

For vehicles equipped with manual

etc.).

gearboxes:

Conditions of standby at low

- the gearbox is in neutral;

and

If the engine is put in

speed

- the clutch pedal is released. If the

standby, the electronic

The vehicle has set off from where it

parking brake (depending

was parked;



warning light flashes, this

on the vehicle) is not ap-

means that the clutch pedal must be

plied automatically.

For vehicles equipped with auto-

released completely;

matic gearboxes:

and

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

- the vehicle speed is lower than a

and

Keep your vehicle station-

threshold specific to the vehicle.

- the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

ary when the engine is

ciently hard);

For all vehicles:

on standby (shown by the

If the 

warning light flashes,

warning light 

on the

Warning light



on the instru-

this means that the brake pedal is

instrument panel).

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

not sufficiently pressed;

standby.

and

- the accelerator pedal is not de-

pressed;

The engine MUST be

stopped (not put in standby)

before leaving the vehicle.

➥ 2.4 ➥ 2.6.

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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” ap-

antee your safety and comfort.

pears on the instrument panel and the

This can occur especially when:

ignition warning light 1 appears.

- the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high;

Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start

- the “Clear view” function is activated

1

Activated” appears on the instrument

➥ 3.11 ;

panel and the 1 switch disappears.

- 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

When the “Check Stop & Start” mes-

- ...

along with a message on the instru-

sage appears on the instrument panel

ment panel:

and the 1 switch is on, this indicates

The 

warning light is displayed on

- “Optimising Battery Recharge” to pri-

that the system is deactivated.

the instrument panel to notify you of au-

oritise battery charging;

tomatic engine restarting.

Please consult an authorised dealer.

- “Prioritising Thermal Comfort” to pri-

oritise air conditioning;

- “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.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS: PARTICLE FILTER (1/2)

Diesel engine speed

Precautions to be taken in

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

winter

A

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

1

- 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 can find the information 1 on the

label A stuck in the engine compart-

Running out of fuel

ment or, depending on the vehicle, on

After the tank has been filled follow-

the vehicle identification plate ➥ 6.2.

ing a complete draining of fuel, the

1 Diesel exhaust emissions.

fuel system must be reprimed: ➥ 1.108

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 con-

tact with the hot exhaust system.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (1/4)

Yellow warning light B

A

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-

1

dicative value.

The red warning light indicates that

C

1

B

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.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (2/4)

Changing fuel mode during

To switch from LPG to petrol.

driving

A

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.

C

1

B

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.

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SPECIAL FEATURES OF LPG VERSIONS (3/4)

Changing fuel mode during

Operating fault

driving (continued)

A

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.

- a beep sounds.

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

Pressing control 1 stops the beep from

sounding and only the yellow warning

C

B

sounding and only the yellow warning

light B stays on.

1

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.

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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-

1

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-

2

panel will come on if you are driving

brake at least two extra notches and

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

3

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:

➥ 2.151.

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).

Make sure that the hand-

To avoid any risk of accident, have

brake is fully released when

your vehicle checked by an ap-

driving (red indicator light

proved Dealer.

off), otherwise overheating,

or even damage, may occur.

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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 ➥ 2.12,

1

the assisted parking brake is not ap-

plied automatically. Manual mode must

be used. For certain country-specific

model versions, the assisted brake ap-

3

plication function is not activated. Refer

to the information on “Manual opera-

4

tion”.

To confirm that the electronic parking

2

brake is applied, the message “Parking

Brake ON” is displayed, the

}

warning light appears on the instrument

panel and the 3 warning light appears

on the 4 switch.

Assisted operation

or

After the engine is switched off, indi-

-

for vehicles fitted with an automatic

cator light 3 goes out several minutes

Applying the electronic parking

gearbox, when position P is en-

after the assisted parking brake has

brake

gaged.

With the vehicle stationary, the elec-

been applied and indicator light }

tronic parking brake can be used to im-

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

mobilise the vehicle:

- by pressing the engine start/stop

button 1 or by turning the ignition

key to the 2 “ON” position (2);

or

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.

or

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.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (2/4)

Assisted operation

(continued)

1

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-

3

ment panel to warn you that the elec-

tronic parking brake has been released.

4

- with the engine running: when the

2

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

Manually applying the electronic

The

electronic

parking

apply the assisted parking brake.

parking brake

brake can be used to im-

Pull switch 4. Warning light 3 and warn-

mobilise the vehicle. Before

Assisted release of the parking

ing light }

on the instrument panel

leaving the vehicle, check

brake

light up.

that the electronic parking brake is

The brake will be released as soon as

fully applied.

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Manually releasing the electronic

Warning light 3 on switch 4 and

parking brake

Press the 1 switch without pressing the

warning light }

on the instru-

Manual operation

pedals or turn the key 2 to the “ON”

ment panel illuminate to show

You can apply the electronic parking

position 2 to switch on the vehicle igni-

that the parking brake is applied

brake manually.

tion. Press the brake pedal then press

but switch off when the doors are

switch 4: indicator light 3 on the switch

locked.

and indicator light }

displayed on

Depending on the vehicle, a sticker

the instrument panel go out.

is located on the upper section of

the windscreen to remind you of

this.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (3/4)

- manually release the electronic park-

1

ing brake (please see the informa-

tion on “Manually releasing the elec-

tronic parking brake” on the previous

page);

- depending on the vehicle, the elec-

tronic parking brake is applied auto-

3

matically. You will have to release it

4

manually.

2

Brief stop

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

To apply the electronic parking brake

risk of freezing, for example):

manually (when stopping at a red light,

or stopping when the engine is running,

- engage any gear or the P position:

etc.): pull and release the switch 4. The

the drive wheels will be mechanically

brake is released as soon as the vehi-

locked by the driveshaft;

cle is started up again.

- switch off the engine by pressing the

engine start/stop button 1 or by turn-

ing the ignition key 2;

Special cases

- release the driver’s seat belt;

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 4 for

- open the driver’s door;

a few seconds to gain the maximum

braking.

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ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE (4/4)

Versions with an automatic

Operating faults

gearbox

-

For safety reasons, automatic release

light illuminates on the instrument

is deactivated when the driver’s door

panel accompanied by the “Check

is open or not shut properly and the

Parking Brake” message and, in

engine is running (in order to prevent

some cases, the }

warning

the vehicle from moving without the

light.

driver). The “Release Parking Brake

Contact your approved Dealer

Manually” message appears on the

straight away.

instrument panel when the driver de-

presses the accelerator.

-

If there is an assisted parking brake

fault, the warning light

®

comes on, along with the message

“WARNING: Braking System”, a

If the “WARNING: Electric

beep and, in some cases, the warn-

System” or “Check battery”

or

“WARNING: Braking

ing light }

System” message appears,

you must immobilise the vehicle by

This means that you must stop as

selecting first gear (on a manual

soon as traffic conditions allow.

gearbox), engaging P position (au-

tomatic gearbox) or by pulling the

switch 4 for approximately 10 sec-

onds.

Never leave your vehicle

If no lights or sounds are ap-

If the conditions and the slope re-

without re-engaging P po-

parent, this indicates a fault

quire it, chock the wheels of the ve-

sition and switching off the

in the instrument panel. This

hicle.

engine. This is because

indicates that it is essential

when the vehicle is stationary with

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

Risk of loss of immobilisation of

the engine running and a gear en-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

the vehicle.

gaged, the vehicle may begin to

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

Contact an authorised dealer.

move if you accelerate.

contact an approved Dealer.

There is a risk of accidents.

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“AUTOHOLD” FUNCTION

Vehicle stopped (e.g. at a red light, an

Conditions for interrupting the

intersection, a traffic jam, etc.), the func-

braking force

tion ensures braking force even when

The following conditions must be met:

the driver releases the brake pedal.

- the driver accelerates sufficiently

The braking force is released as soon

with a gear engaged;

as the driver accelerates sufficiently

or

with a gear engaged.

- the driver disables the function.

1

Activation

Warning light 

goes out on the in-

Press switch 2.

strument panel.

The 1 switch warning light 2 illuminates

to confirm that the function is activated.

2

Upon each start-up, the function

Deactivation

continues the mode set at the time

Press the brake pedal and 2 switch si-

the engine was last switched off.

multaneously.

Conditions for maintaining the

The 1 switch warning light 2 disappears

braking force

The electronic parking

to confirm that the function is deacti-

The following conditions must be met:

brake can be used to im-

vated.

- the seat belt for the driver is fas-

mobilise the vehicle. Before

If the braking force is maintained, the

tened;

leaving the vehicle, check

parking brake is applied automatically

and

that the electronic parking brake is

when:

- the electronic parking brake is re-

fully applied.

- the driver exits the vehicle;

leased;

The indicator light on switch 2 and

or

and

- the vehicle is immobilised for more

- the vehicle is not stationary on a very

the warning light }

on the in-

than approximately three minutes.

steep slope.

strument panel illuminate to show

The maintained braking force is con-

that the parking brake is applied

and switch off when the doors are

firmed by the 

warning light on

locked. Depending on the vehicle, a

the instrument panel.

sticker is located on the upper sec-

tion of the windscreen to remind you

of this.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (2/8)

A

B

C

1

1

1

On the instrument panel A, B

Gear change indicator 1

or C

Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

light on the instrument panel lets you

tion display can be organised and cus-

know the best time to move up or down

tomised based on the instrument panel

a gear:

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.



shift up a gear;



downshift a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (3/8)

A

B

2

C

2

2

Driving style indicator 2

Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. This is shown by

indicator light 2.

The more petals displayed on 2, the

more your driving is flexible and eco-

nomical.

If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for further information.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (4/8)

A

3

3

B

C

3

Acceleration indicator Eco 3

This informs you in real time whether

you are accelerating moderately or

strongly.

This is shown by the 3 warning light:

- green: acceleration is moderate and

correct;

- white: acceleration is too high;

- grey: acceleration is high.

Note: it is not possible to simultane-

ously display the driving style indica-

tor 2 and the Eco acceleration indica-

tor 3.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (5/8)

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

4

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 compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

Please refer to the multimedia instruc-

tions for further information.

On the multimedia screen

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the multimedia screen 4, enabling you

to view information on your last journey.

This indicates:

- the general score;

- score evolution;

- distance without fuel consumption.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (6/8)

ECO mode

Free-wheel function

ECO mode is a function which opti-

Depending on the vehicle, for vehicles

mises fuel consumption. This acts on

fitted with an automatic gearbox, in the

certain driving actions (acceleration,

deceleration phases (with the foot fully

shifting gears, cruise control, decelera-

off the accelerator pedal), switching to

tion etc.).

freewheeling (automatic neutral) de-

creases engine braking and allows you

Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

to farther without accelerating in order

consumption in urban and surrounding

6

to save fuel.

areas.

5

Activating the function

The 

freewheel warning light illu-

minates when the “Freewheel” parame-

Depending on the vehicle, the function

ter is activated (ON) in the user settings

can be activated either:

➥ 1.83.

- by pressing switch 5;

This warning light is displayed when the

- by pressing the 6 switch. ➥ 3.2;

To do this, press the accelerator pedal

function is activated:

firmly and fully.

- from the multimedia screen (refer to

- in grey when the vehicle is not in

the multimedia instructions).

ECO mode is reactivated when you

freewheel mode;

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

- in green or, depending on the vehi-

The warning light 

comes on on

cle, when the vehicle is in freewheel

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

Disabling the function

mode (automatic neutral).

tion.

Depending on the vehicle, the function

Note: depending on the vehicle, for

While driving, it is possible to leave the

can be deactivated either:

vehicles equipped with Multi-Sense

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

- by pressing switch 5;

➥ 3.2, activation/deactivation is done

prove engine performance.

- by pressing the 6 switch. ➥ 3.2.

by configuring the various My Sense

modes or ECO mode.

The warning light 

goes out on

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (7/8)

- Do not over rev 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

Driving advice and ECO

in modern vehicles.

driving

- Bad weather, flooded roads:

Behaviour

Do not drive through

- Drive carefully for the first few miles

floods if the water is

until the engine reaches its normal

above the lower edge of

operating temperature, rather than

the wheel rims.

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

Obstructions to the driver

tionary.

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

- Speed is expensive.

vehicle, attached with the

- Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

pre-fitted components, and check

acceleration and braking is expen-

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

mat on top of another.

saved.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING (8/8)

- 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

Tyres

Advice on use

fitted to the vehicle.

– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

- Favour the ECO mode.

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

consumption.

jects.

- Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

- To optimise fuel consumption, set the

electrical components which are

- When towing a caravan, fit a wind

highest speed tyre pressure or the

not really needed. However (safety

deflector and adjust it carefully.

recommended pressure indicated on

first), keep your lights on when the

- Avoid using the car for door-to-door

the edge of the driver’s door ➥ 4.11.

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

calls (short journeys with long waits

– The use of non-recommended tyres

- Use the air vents. Driving with the

in between) because the engine

can increase fuel consumption.

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

never reaches its normal operating

will increase fuel consumption by

temperature.

4%.

- Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

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TYRE PRESSURE LOSS WARNING (1/6)

1

2

1

When fitted to the vehicle, this system

Operating principle

notifies the driver if one or more tyres

This system detects a loss of pressure

lose pressure.

in one of the tyres by measuring the

The system can be identified by the 1

wheel speed while driving.

label in the vehicle.

Warning light 

2 comes on to

alert the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure (deflated wheel, punc-

tured tyre, etc.).

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