The engine immobilizer system is activated automatically a few seconds after the ignition is turned off.
System action
Pic. 1.25. Control lamp of electronic blocking of start of the engine: 1 - control lamp
After starting the engine, warning lamp 1 lights up continuously for a few seconds, then goes out. If the code is not recognized, the backlight of the reader flashes rapidly and the engine cannot be started (pic. 1.25).
Car protection warning lamp
Pic. 1.26. Car protection warning lamp: 1 - control lamp
A few seconds after the ignition is switched off, the control lamp 1 starts flashing and the engine immobilizer system is activated (pic. 1.26).
System Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Pic. 1.27. System malfunction indicator lamp: 1 - control lamp
If, after trying to start the engine, the control lamp continues to flash or is lit without flashing, this indicates a system malfunction (pic. 1.27).
In the event of a Renault card malfunction (the backlight of the reader flashes rapidly) use the second card (supplied with the vehicle).
In case of any violations in the operation of the system, it is imperative to contact a Renault service station, since only there a qualified repair of the electronic engine start blocking system is possible.
Pic. 1.28. Reader cell: 1 - cell
In the event of interference and / or failure to recognize the Renault card code with the function «free hands» insert the card into reader slot 1 (pic. 1.28).