Renault Clio: Starting, Stopping the engine
Remote control RENAULT card
When you get into the vehicle, insert the RENAULT card integrated key, pointing towards you, fully into the card reader 2.
To start, press button 1. If a gear is engaged, depress the clutch pedal to start the vehicle.
Hands-free RENAULT card
The RENAULT card must be inserted in card reader 2 or in detection zone 3.
To start, depress the brake or clutch pedal and press button 1. If a gear is engaged, the vehicle may only be started by depressing the clutch pedal.
Starting with the boot open in hands-free mode
In this case, the RENAULT card must not be located in the luggage compartment.
Special features
vehicles with an automatic gearbox
The lever should be in position P.
All vehicles
- If one of starting conditions is not applied, the message “PRESS BRAKE + START” or “PRESS CLUTCH + START” or “SELECT PARK” is displayed on the instrument panel;
- in some cases it will be necessary to move the steering wheel while pressing the start button 1 to help unlock the steering column; the message “TURN STEERINGWHEEL + START” warns you.
- in the event of starting the engine in very low exterior temperatures (lower than -10°C): hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.
Accessories function (switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your vehicle, you may use some of its functions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
For other functions:
- vehicles with remote control RENAULT card, insert the card into reader 2;
- vehicles with a RENAULT “handsfree” card, with the card in the passenger compartment or inserted in the card reader 2, press button 1 without depressing the pedals.
Note: depending on the vehicle, pressing button 1 starts the engine.
| Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card in
the reader or in the passenger
compartment while
there is a child (or an animal) in the
vehicle, even for a short while. They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine. Risk of serious injury. |
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 (monitor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);
- vehicle located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.
The message “PLEASE INSERT KEYCARD” appears on the instrument panel.
Insert the RENAULT card fully into card reader 2.
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.
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 steering 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” will appear on the instrument panel: press the button 1 for longer than two seconds.
Hands-free RENAULT card
With the card in the vehicle, press button 1: the engine will stop. The steering column is locked when the driver’s door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
If the card is no longer in the passenger compartment when you try to switch the engine off, the message “NO KEYCARD PRESS AND HOLD” appears on the instrument panel: press the button 1 for longer than two seconds.
| When you leave your vehicle, especially if you have your RENAULT card with you, check that the engine is completely switched off. |
| Never leave your vehicle
with the RENAULT card
inside and never leave a
child (or a pet) unsupervised,
even for a short while. There is a risk that they could start the engine or operate electrical equipment (electric windows etc.) and trap part of their body (neck, arms, hands, etc.). Risk of serious injury. Never switch off the ignition before the vehicle has stopped completely. Once the engine has stopped, the brake servo, power-assisted steering, etc. and the passive safety devices such as air bags and pretensioners will no longer operate. |
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This system enables a reduced fuel
consumption and lower greenhouse
gas emissions. The system is activated
automatically when the vehicle is
started. While driving, the system stops
the engine (s
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.
Special features of diesel versions
Diesel engine speed
Diesel engines are fitted with injection
equipment which prevents the engine
speed being exceeded irrespective of
the gear selected.
If the message “CHECK ANTIPOLLUTION
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Before doing any work on a safety system component,
be sure to lock the airbag computer using the
Diagnostic tool (see Airbag and pretensioners:
Precautions for the repair). When this function is
activated, all the trigger lines are inhibited
Emergency brake assist
This system supplements the ABS
and helps reduce vehicle stopping distances.
Operating principle
The system is for detecting an emergency
braking situation. In this case,
the braking assistance immediately develops
maximum power and may trigger
ABS regulation.
ABS braking is maintained as
