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

vehicles with an automatic gearbox

The lever should be in position P.

For all vehicles:

- if one of the starting conditions is not met the message “Press brake + START”, “Press clutch + START” or “Gear lever to P” is displayed on the instrument panel.

- In some cases it will be necessary to move the steering wheel while pressing start button 1to assist in unlocking the steering column; a message on the instrument panel “Turn steering wheel + START” warns of this.

Special note: if starting the engine when the outdoor temperature is very low (below - 10 ° C): hold down the clutch pedal until the engine starts.

Starting with the tailgate open (in hands-free mode)

In this case, the RENAULT card must not be located in the luggage compartment.

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 “hands-free” 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.

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.

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” appears on the instrument panel: press 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 button 1 for longer than two seconds.

With the engine switched off, any accessories being used (radio, etc.) will continue to function for approximately 10 minutes.

When the driver’s door is opened, the accessories stop working.