Renault velSatis User manual

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RENAULT s.a.s. Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de 533 941 113 / 13-15, quai Le Gallo - 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt
R.C.S. Nanterre 780 129 987 - SIRET 780 129 987 03591 / Tél. : [phone]
Driver's handbook – 82 00 642 027 – NU 739-4 – 12/2005 – Edition anglaise
8200642027

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has chosen ELF
For all engines
For all petrol engines
For all engines except
3.0 dCi diesel
and 2.2 dCi with
particulate filter
Manual gearbox
Automatic gearbox
ELF EXCELLIUM LDX 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance and maximum protection in the most severe conditions
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
Optimum performance
All types of driving
ELF EVOLUTION SXR 5W-30 ACEA A5 / B5
Fuel economy, engine protection and respect for the environment
All types of driving
ELF COMPETITION ST 10W-40
ELF TURBO DIESEL 10W-40 ACEA A3 / B3 / B4
ACEA B3 / B4
Other RENAULT approved lubricants for normal use
TRANSELF TRP 75W-80 API GL5
Please contact your RENAULT Dealer
RENAULT recommends approved ELF lubricants.
When topping up or changing the oil, we recommend you use only the original lubricants.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer or visit the site www.lubricants.elf.com

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WelcometoyournewRENAULT
This driver’s handbook contains the information necessary to:
• enable you to get to know your RENAULT, to use it to its full potential and to benefit from all the latest technical
developments which are incorporated into it.
• ensure that it always gives the best performance by following the simple, but comprehensive advice concerning regular
maintenance.
• enable you to deal quickly with minor faults not requiring specialist attention.
It is well worth taking a few minutes to read this manual to familiarise yourself with the information and guidelines it
contains about the vehicle and its innovative features. If certain points are still unclear, the technicians in our Network will
be only too pleased to provide you with any additional information you may require.
The following symbol will help you when reading this handbook:
To indicate a hazard, danger or safety advice.
The description of the models given in this manual is based on the technical specifications at the time of writing. This
handbook covers all equipment (both standard and optional) available for these models, but whether or not this is fitted
to the vehicle depends on the version, options selected and the country in which the vehicle is sold.
This handbook may also contain information about items of equipment to be introduced later in the model year.
Enjoy driving your new RENAULT.
Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from RENAULT, 92100 Billancourt 2005.

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Brief overview
•Tyre pressures ............................................................................................ 0.04 ➟0.07
•RENAULT card: use .................................................................................. 1.02 ➟1.09
•Child restraint/seat .................................................................................... 1.35 ➟1.46
•Warning lights (instrument panel) .......................................................... 1.50 ➟1.65
•Driving ........................................................................................................ 2.02 ➟2.42
•Starting/stopping the engine .................................................................... 2.03 ➟2.06
Assisted parking brake ......................................................................... 2.11 ➟2.13
Tyre Pressure Monitor .......................................................................... 2.18 ➟2.21
Electronic Stability Program: ESP ......................................................... 2.22 - 2.23
Traction control system .......................................................................... 2.24 - 2.25
Emergency brake assist ..................................................................................... 2.28
Cruise control/Speed limiter ............................................................... 2.29 ➟2.35
Parking proximity sensor ..................................................................... 2.36 ➟2.39
•Air conditioning ........................................................................................ 3.02 ➟3.13
•Bonnet/maintenance .................................................................................. 4.02 ➟4.12
•Practical advice (changing bulbs, fuses, breakdown, faults) ................ 5.02 ➟5.35

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CONTENTS
Sections
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Getting to know your vehicle ............................................................
Driving ...............................................................................................................
Your comfort .................................................................................................
Maintenance ..................................................................................................
Practical advice ...........................................................................................
Technical specifications ........................................................................
Alphabetical index ....................................................................................

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TYRE PRESSURES inbarorkg/cm²(when cold)
Versions fitted with 17”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 2.1 2.2 2.2 2.3
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Motorway use (1)
•Front 2.2 2.5 2.3 2.4
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Emergency spare wheel 3.7
Wheel rim sizes 7J17-5.5J17(sparewheel)
Tyre sizes 225/55 R 17 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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TYRE PRESSURES inbarorkg/cm²(when cold) (continued)
Versions fitted with 18”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 2.1 2.3 2.3 2.4
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Motorway use (1)
•Front 2.2 2.6 2.4 2.5
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Emergency spare wheel 3.7
Wheel rim sizes 7.5 J 18 - 5.5 J 17 (spare wheel)
Tyre sizes 245/45 R 18 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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TYRE INFLATION PRESSURE in PSI (when cold)
Versions fitted with 17”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 30323233
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Motorway use (1)
•Front 32363335
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Emergency spare wheel 47
Wheel rim sizes 7J17-5,5J17(sparewheel)
Tyre sizes 225/55 R 17 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3PSI.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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TYRE PRESSURES in PSI (when cold) (continued)
Versions fitted with 18”wheels 2.0 T 3.5 V6 2.0 dCi
2.2 dCi 3.0 dCi
Non-motorway use
•Front 30333335
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Motorway use (1)
•Front 32383536
•Rear 29 29 29 29
Emergency spare wheel 47
Wheel rim sizes 7,5 J 18 - 5,5 J 17 (spare wheel)
Tyre sizes 245/45 R 18 W - 185/60 R 17 C (spare wheel)
Tyre safety and snow chains
Refer to the information on Tyres in Section 5 for information on maintenance and, depending on the version, the
conditions under which snow chains may be used.
(1) Special note concerning vehicles used under full load (Maximum Permissible All-Up Weight) and towing a trailer.
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre pressure increased by 3PSI.
Refer to the information on Weights in Section 6 for more details.

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Section 1: Getting to know your vehicle
RENAULT Card: general information, use, deadlocking .................................................................. 1.02 ➟1.09
Doors ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.10 ➟1.15
Engine immobiliser system ................................................................................................................... 1.16 - 1.17
Headrests - Seats .................................................................................................................................. 1.18 ➟1.23
Seat belts ............................................................................................................................................... 1.24 ➟1.27
Additional methods of restraint ......................................................................................................... 1.28 ➟1.34
to front seat belts ............................................................................................................................. 1.28 ➟1.31
to rear seat belts ............................................................................................................................................ 1.32
Lateral protection equipment .......................................................................................................................... 1.33
Child safety ........................................................................................................................................... 1.35 ➟1.46
Deactivating front passenger airbag ................................................................................................. 1.40 - 1.41
Steering wheel .................................................................................................................................................. 1.47
Driver's position ................................................................................................................................... 1.48 ➟1.49
Instrument panel .................................................................................................................................. 1.50 ➟1.55
Information display ......................................................................................................................... 1.56 ➟1.61
Trip computer and warning system ............................................................................................... 1.62 ➟1.65
Voice synthesiser ................................................................................................................................... 1.66 - 1.67
Time and exterior temperature ........................................................................................................................ 1.68
Rear view mirrors .................................................................................................................................. 1.69 - 1.70
Audible and visual signals .............................................................................................................................. 1.71
Lighting and exterior signals .............................................................................................................. 1.72 ➟1.75
Headlight beam adjustment ............................................................................................................................. 1.76
Washers/wipers .................................................................................................................................... 1.77 ➟1.79
Fuel tank (filling with fuel) ................................................................................................................ 1.80 ➟1.82

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RENAULT CARDS: general information
Remote control RENAULT Card A
The Card has two buttons, 1and 2.
It enables:
- the doors (including the tailgate)
and the fuel filler flap to be locked
or unlocked (see the following
pages);
- depending on the vehicle,
automatic closing of the windows
and sunroof (refer to the
information on Electric windows
with automatic closing and
Sunroof in Section 3);
- the operation of certain devices
(e.g.: radio, electrically controlled
seats, etc.);
- the engine to be started (refer to
the information on Starting the
engine in Section 2).

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RENAULT CARDS: general information (continued)
RENAULT Card in Hands-Free
mode B
This can be recognised by the
presence of buttons 1,2and 3
It enables:
-automatic unlocking and locking,
if desired, of the doors, boot and
fuel filler cap;
- the doors (including the tailgate)
and the fuel filler flap to be locked
or unlocked intentionally (see the
following pages);
- depending on the vehicle,
automatic closing of the windows
and sunroof (refer to the
information on Electric windows
with automatic closing and
Sunroof in Section 3);
- the operation of certain devices
(e.g.: radio, electrically controlled
seats, etc.);
- the engine to be started (refer to
the information on Starting the
engine in Section 2).
- operating the See-me-home
lighting (refer to the information
on External lighting and signalling
in Section 1).

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RENAULT CARDS: general information (continued)
RENAULT Cards Aand Bare
powered by a battery that should be
replaced when the battery warning
light 4no longer lights up (refer to
the information on RENAULT Card:
battery, in Section 5).
Special note: for some vehicles, the
RENAULT Card records the settings
selected by the Card user: the
choices for the adjustment of the
automatic air conditioning, some
radios, electric seats (if this is
stored), the rear view mirror
positioning, etc. It is therefore
advisable always to keep the same
RENAULT Card so that you recall
your personal settings.
Remote control range
This varies according to the
environment: therefore take care
when handling the RENAULT Card,
so that you do not inadvertently
lock or unlock the doors!
Driver's responsibility
Never leave your vehicle
without first removing
the RENAULT Card from
inside and never leave a child (or
a pet) unsupervised. With the
card in the reader, it would be
possible to start the engine or
operate electrical equipment
such as the electric windows and
there is a risk that they may trap
part of their body (neck, arms,
hands, etc.). Risk of serious
injury.

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RENAULT CARDS: general information (continued)
Integral emergency key 5or
separate emergency key 6
(depending on vehicle)
It is only used in exceptional
circumstances. It locks or unlocks
the front left-hand side door if the
RENAULT card does not work:
- vehicle located in a zone of high
electromagnetic radiation,
- use of devices using the same
frequency as the card,
- drain on the RENAULT card
battery, flat battery, etc.
For instructions on how to use the
emergency key, see the information
on Locking and unlocking the
doors.
Once you have entered the vehicle
with the emergency key, insert the
RENAULT Card into the card
reader in order to start the vehicle.
Replacement: need for an
additional RENAULT Card
If you lose your RENAULT Card or
require another, you can obtain one
from your Dealer.
If a RENAULT Card is replaced, it
willbenecessarytotakethe
vehicle and all RENAULT Cards to
your RENAULT Dealer to initialise
the system.
You can use up to four RENAULT
Cards per vehicle.
Faulty RENAULT Card.
Make sure that the batteries are
always in good condition: they
have a service life of approximately
two years.
Refer to the information on
RENAULT Card batteries in
Section 5.

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REMOTE CONTROL RENAULT CARD: use
Unlocking the doors
Press unlocking button 1.
The hazard warning lights flash
once to indicate that the doors have
been unlocked.
Special notes (for some countries):
- pressing button 1unlocks the
driver's door only,
- pressing twice on button 1
unlocks all the doors and the boot.
Locking the doors
Press the locking button 2.
The hazard warning lights flash
twice to indicate that the doors are
locked:
- if a front door is open or not closed
properly, the doors and tailgate
will not lock and the hazard
warning lights will not flash,
- if one of the other doors or boot is
open or not closed properly, the
hazard warning lights will not
flash.

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RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use
Hands-Free mode
Unlocking the doors
Walk up to your vehicle carrying
your RENAULT card.
As soon as you grip one of the
handles (doors or tailgate), the locks
will open automatically.
The hazard warning lights flash
once to indicate that the doors have
been unlocked.
If you have locked the vehicle by
pressing locking button 2on the
RENAULT card, hands-free mode
will no longer be active. It may only
be unlocked by pressing unlocking
button 1on the RENAULT card.
Locking the doors
With the doors closed, walk away
from the vehicle carrying your
RENAULT card: the doors will lock
automatically.
Note: the distance at which the
vehicle locks depends on the
surroundings.
Never leave your vehicle
without first removing
the RENAULT card.
The hazard warning lights flash
twice and the side indicator lights
light up (for approximately
10 seconds) to indicate that the
doors have been locked. A beep also
sounds.
This beep can be chosen from a list
of several options or turned off.
Consult your RENAULT Dealer.
Note: if you have unlocked the
vehiclebypressingtheunlocking
button on the RENAULT card and
not returned to hands-free mode,
the vehicle will not lock
automatically. You will need to
press locking button 2on the
RENAULT card.

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RENAULT CARD IN HANDS-FREE MODE: use (continued)
Exiting Hands-Free mode
If you wish, you can exit the
hands-free mode by pressing button
1or 2; you will then switch to
manual mode and operation of the
RENAULT card is the same as that
described in the section entitled
Remote control RENAULT card:
use.
Returning to hands-free mode
Hands-Free mode returns
automatically each time the vehicle
ignition is switched on.
Distance lighting function
This can, for example, identify the
vehicle from a distance when
parked in a car park.
The side lights, dipped lights,
indicators and interior lights light
up for about 30 seconds when
button 3is pressed.
Note: pressing button 3again during
the 30 seconds turns the lights off.
Never leave your vehicle
without first removing the
RENAULT card.

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DEADLOCKING
Deadlocking the doors and tailgate
(for some countries)
This allows you to lock the doors
and tailgate and to prevent the
doors from being unlocked with the
interior handles (for example, by
breaking the window and then
trying to open the door from the
inside).
To activate deadlocking:
- press button 2twice, briefly;
- pressing and holding down
button 2.
The hazard warning lights flash four
times to indicate that the vehicle is
locked.
Special note: deadlocking is not
possible if the hazard warning lights
or the side lights are lit.
Special notes for the hands-free
mode
Activating the deadlocking
deactivates hands-free mode.
To unlock the doors, you must press
button 1(refer to the information in
the RENAULT Card in hands-free
mode: Use section).
Hands-Free mode returns
automatically each time the vehicle
ignition is switched on.
Never use deadlocking if
someone is still inside
the vehicle.

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OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS
Opening the doors from the
outside
Once the doors have been unlocked
using the RENAULT Card, hold
handle 1and pull it towards you to
open the door.
Opening the doors from the
inside
Pull handle 2.
Lights on warning buzzer
If you have left the lights switched
on after turning off the ignition, a
warning buzzer will sound when a
door is opened (to prevent the
battery from going flat, etc.).