To start the engine, press button 1. If a gear is engaged, depress the clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Note. It is also possible to start the engine if the Renault card is in the car in zone 3.
If one of the start conditions is not met, the instrument panel displays the message «Press brake + START» or «Press clutch + START» or «Gear lever to R».
In some cases, it is necessary to shake the steering wheel while pressing the start button 1 to unlock the steering column, which will be indicated by a message «Turn steering wheel + START».
Inclusion of additional equipment (ignition on)
Once the car is unlocked, functions such as the car radio, navigation system, windshield wipers, etc. can be used.
To access other systems, press button 1 without pedaling.
In some cases, a Renault card with the function «free hands» may not work, the reason for this may be the following cases:
- — the battery of the Renault card is discharged, the battery is discharged, etc.;
- - the proximity of a device operating at the same frequency (screen, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
- - the vehicle is in an area of strong electromagnetic interference.
In this case, the instrument cluster displays the message «Please insert keycard».
Insert the Renault card into reader 2 as far as it will go.
Engine shutdown conditions
The car must be stopped, the lever is set to the position «N» or «R» for vehicles with automatic transmission.
Renault map with remote control
If the card is in reader 2, press button 1: the engine will turn off. In this case, when the card is removed from the reader, the steering column is automatically blocked.
Note. If the card is not in the reader when a request to stop the engine is sent, the instrument panel displays the message «No keycard. Press and hold»: In this case, press and hold button 1 for more than two seconds.
With the engine stopped, accessories (audio system, etc.) continues to work for about 10 minutes.
When the driver's door is opened, the optional equipment will turn off.
Attention. Do not turn off the ignition until the car is completely stopped, since when the engine is not running, the vacuum brake booster, power steering, as well as passive safety devices: airbags, seat belt pretensioners, cease to function.