Renault R-Link Installation guide

R-Link
Quick guide

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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF R-LINK
Congratulations on your choice. Thanks to its integrated touchscreen, steering wheel controls and voice recognition (depending on the country), with R-Link you can
carry on driving without taking your eyes off the road.
These pages will give you an introduction to the main features and settings of your R-Link multimedia system, including navigation.
Translated from French. Copying or translation, in part or in full, is forbidden unless prior written permission has been obtained from the vehicle manufacturer.
This document does not replace the driver’s handbook.
Please read the driver’s handbook for more detailed information on the features mentioned in the “References” guide for your multimedia system.
The “References” guide covers all the functions (standard and optional) available; their presence in the R-Link system depends on the version, the options se-
lected and the marketing country. Depending on the make and model of your telephone, some functions may be partially or completely incompatible with your
vehicle’s multimedia system.
For more details, please consult an Authorised Dealer.

First use 3
Enter a destination 7
Listen to the radio 11
Multimedia 12
Bluetooth telephone connection 13
Making and receiving a call 14
Vehicle 16
Services 18
Favourites 20
System settings 21

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Pull the card to remove it completely. You can also
press “System”, then “Remove SD-card” to remove
the SD card safely.
Voice recognition 
Your multimedia system has a voice recognition
system which allows voice control of some func-
tions and applications of the multimedia system
and your phone. This enables you to use your mul-
timedia system or your phone while keeping your
hands on the steering wheel.
Button 2or 3enable you to use the voice recogni-
tion on your multimedia system and/or your phone
if it is connected to the system.
DESCRIPTION
An SD card is provided with the multimedia
system. Amongst other things, this includes maps
for your country. Before using the SD card, check
that it is not locked.
UPDATES
Updates (especially of maps) are published reg-
ularly. They are available for download at R-Link
Store by inserting your SD card for your multime-
dia system into your computer, with an Internet
connection.
Following delivery of a new vehicle, you can update
your system free of charge for a set period. Once
this time has elapsed, you will need to pay for up-
dates.
NB: We recommend creating an R-Link Store ac-
count on your computer and updating your system
regularly.
INSERTING OR REMOVING THE SD CARD
With the navigation system switched off, insert or
remove the SD card into or from the slot 1. To
remove the SD card from slot 1, press the card,
then release it. The card is released a few milli-
metres.
FIRST USE (1/4)
Switching on
The multimedia system switches on automatically
when the ignition is switched on. In other cases,
press the On/Off  button on your system.
Switching off
Press the On/Off button  on your multimedia
system to turn off your system.
CONNECT YOUR SYSTEM
Activate your connected services by pressing the
“Activate my services” button from the main menu
of your multimedia system to obtain the applica-
tions from the R-Link Store.
SD cards are fragile – do not bend them. Insert
correctly.
Use your SD card only for operating and updat-
ing your multimedia system. Do not put it into
another device (camera, portable GPS, etc.) or
into any other vehicle.
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Touch screen D
Select a function or a button on the screen by
touching it.
Controls
The multimedia system may be controlled by on-
screen controls D, a central control E, one of the
steering column controls For one of the multime-
dia panels G.
SCREEN CONTROLS D
4Access to “Easy park assist”.
5Access to driving aids.
6Homepage.
7On/Off
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CENTRAL CONTROL E
8Go back to the previous menu.
FIRST USE (2/4)
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9Go to the welcome screen.
10 Open the pop-up menu.
11 Access the telephone menu.
12 Movement:
– moving around the card;
– up/down: move around the zones A, Bor C
of an on-screen menu;
– left/right: move around the various tabs of
a menu.
Rotate:
– move around the various elements of
zones A, Bor C;
– move around a list;
– adjust the scale (ZOOM mode).
Press: to confirm.
13 Open the source screen while listening.
14 Activate the standby screen.
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15 Access favourites
16 Go to the main menu.
17 Access the ‘Navigation’ menu.
STEERING COLUMN CONTROL F
18 Select the audio source.
19 Answer/end a call (phone mode).
20 Increase the volume of the source currently in
use.
21 Decrease the volume of the source currently in
use.
20+21 Mute/unmute the radio source currently
playing.
22 Change radio mode or confirm an action.
23 Rotation: to search for radio stations/change
track or audio file.
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Preset 3
FM1
Flows
Menu
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FIRST USE (3/4)
Multimedia screen G
31 Listen to the radio.
32 On/off.
33 Rotation: adjust the volume of the source cur-
rently in use.
34 Short press: recall a stored radio station.
Long press: store a radio station.
35 Rotation: search for radio stations, change a
CDtrack.
36 Eject a CD.
37 Choose an external source.
38 Short press:
– move horizontally in the displays;
– move around the various zones of the
screen;
– change a CD track or playlist.
Press and hold:
– fast forward/rewind a CD or an audio file.
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STEERING COLUMN CONTROL F
24 Select the audio source.
25 Change radio band (AM/FM1/FM2/DR1/DR2).
26 Increase the volume of the source currently in
use.
27 Short press:
– answer/end a call (phone mode);
– mute on/off.
28 Decrease the volume of the source currently in
use.
29 Rotation: to search for radio stations/change
track or audio file.
30 Activate/deactivate voice recognition.
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Welcome screen
46 Audio information.
47 System notifications.
48 Phone menu access/Status of connected
phone/Access to the voice recognition screen of
connected telephone.
49 Exterior temperature.
50 Time.
51 Navigation instructions.
52 Pop-up menu.
53 Current vehicle position.
54 Favourites.
55 Access to the Android Auto™ menu of the con-
nected telephone.
56 Driving Eco²/Energy (electric vehicles).
57 Main menu.
58 Navigation directions.
Press:
– confirm.
42 Return to the previous menu.
43 Go to the welcome screen.
44 Access the telephone menu
45 Open the source screen while listening
(radio, audio CD, etc.).
FIRST USE (4/4)
You can change the layout of the home page.
Please refer to the instructions for your system
for further information.
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39 Go to the main menu.
40 Open the pop-up menu.
41 Switching:
– moving around the card;
– up/down: move around the various areas
of a menu (upper bar, central zone, lower
bar);
– left/right: move around the various tabs of
a menu.
Rotate:
– move around the various elements of a
zone;
– adjust the scale (ZOOM mode).
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Driving Eco²
Menu
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ENTERING A DESTINATION (1/4)
Menu
“Navigation”
On the main menu, press “Navigation” then
“Drive to...” to enter your destination.
MENU “DRIVE TO...”
This menu offers you several ways to enter
a destination.
“HOME”
This menu lets you start the guidance to your
pre-set home destination.
To store the address of your home location,
use “Settings” menu, then “Change home lo-
cation”.
“SAVED LOCATIONS”
This menu contains stored preferred destina-
tions.
ENTERING AN “ADDRESS ”
This menu lets you enter a full or partial
address: country, town, street and house
number. When using for the first time,
choose your country and confirm.
– Enter the name or postcode of the town or
city using the keypad.
The system may suggest several town names
in the area A. Press on the name of the town/
city displayed to confirm.
If these choices are not correct, access the
full list corresponding to your search by
pressing button 1, “List”.
List
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A
Street
Rue Lafayette
Avenue de la grande armée
– Select the town or city.
– Follow the same procedure for the “Street” and
“House number” screens. If you don’t want to
enter a house number or if the system doesn’t
recognise your number, you can enter a road
junction. Press “Intersection” on the “Street”
screen and select the street.
Note: The system will store the last towns/cities
entered in its memory. You can select any of these
towns/cities directly by displaying the list or from
the “Recent destinations” menu.
Note: To change the keyboard type (Azerty, Qwerty,
Greek, etc.), press button 2.
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ENTERING A DESTINATION (2/4)
"RECENT DESTINATIONS"
This menu lets you select a destination from
the list of addresses recently used. These are
automatically stored.
– In the “Navigation” menu, select “Drive
to...” then “Recent destinations”;
– From the list of stored destinations, select
an address to begin guidance.
“TOMTOM PLACES”
This service lets you find a point of interest
using a keyword, and make it a new desti-
nation.
– In the “Navigation” menu, select “Drive to...
” then “TomTom Places”;
– Enter your keyword using the keyboard,
then press OK;
– In the list of found items, select an address
to start the guidance.
Note: This icon is only displayed if you have
a subscription in the country where the LIVE
Services are available.
“CHARGING STATION”
This menu enables you to find a charging sta-
tion for your electric vehicle and to plan your
route to this location.
Note: You can manage your personal stations
in the “EV settings” menu. Please refer to the
instructions for your system for further in-
formation.
Note: Personal recharging stations are stored
in the navigation system, whereas the generic
list of recharging stations is stored on the
SD card.
Only the list on the map SD can be updated
and only the personal recharging stations can
be managed from the navigation system.
“POINT OF INTEREST” (PI)
A point of interest (PI) is a service, place or
tourist area near to a location (start point,
destination city, en route, etc.).
PI are classed in different categories: restau-
rants, museums, car parks, etc.
There are several ways to find a PI:
– category;
– the name of the desired PI.

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Voice recognition 
You can use the voice controls on your multimedia
system or your phone to enter a destination with-
out having to use the screen controls.
Tap button 3or 4, then wait until a beep sounds
before speaking. Follow the audio and visual in-
structions provided by the system and on the
screen.
ENTERING A DESTINATION (3/4)
“POINT ON MAP”
This menu lets you define a destination from
the map. In the “Navigation” menu, select
“Drive to...” then “Point on map”.
Move around the map to position the cursor
on your destination, then confirm: the system
calculates the route.
“LATITUDE LONGITUDE”
This menu lets you define a destination using
latitude and longitude.
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Please refer to the instructions for your multime-
dia system for further information.
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Route summary
Once the destination information has been entered,
the system calculates the route.
The screen has two tabs:
– the journey tab 5enables a summary of your
route to be displayed;
– the "LIVE" 6tab displays traffic information and
warning areas in real time.
ENTERING A DESTINATION (4/4)
Confirming the
destination
At the end of the calculation, the system displays
the route and suggests two options:
– “+”: lets you see the route details, modify the
route and save the route;
– “Done ”: navigation guidance begins.
Note: if you do not confirm, this page will close
after ten seconds and guidance will start automati-
cally.
Note: the source of the traffic information received
is automatically selected by the multimedia system
("LIVE" if you have taken out a subscription). The
"LIVE" service uses "TomTom Traffic" which offers
more frequent updates (approximately every three
minutes), covering main and secondary roads.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE DETAILS
Depending on the vehicle charge level:
– if the destination can be reached, guidance is
launched;
In certain countries it is illegal to download and
activate the warning areas and this could lead to
prosecution.
Drive to...
Avenue Du Golf - Aven...
Guyancourt
4:40 min
2 km
Fastest route
16 April, 19:46
Done
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– if the charge level is not sufficient to reach the
destination, the system presents a selection of
recharging stations along the route.
The 5flag represents your destination. Its colour
indicates whether the destination can be reached
(green) or not (red), depending on the vehicle’s
charge level.
NAVIGATION SETTINGS
To adjust the volume of the guidance instructions,
use the system’s volume control during a voice ins-
truction or press 7on the screen B.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
“LIST” MODE
To access the full list of stations, press button
“List”, then select the desired station.
“FREQUENCY” MODE
To search manually for a station, select
“Frequency”. To adjust the frequency, you have two
search options:
– manual search – press buttons 3and 4;
– semi-automatic search – press buttons 2and 5.
ListPreset Frequency
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Accessing the
radio
TOUCHSCREEN
From the main menu, press “Multimedia”, then
“Radio”.
RADIO FRONT PANEL/MULTIMEDIA FRONT
PANEL
Press the “Radio” button on the front panel.
Selecting a waveband
Select the required waveband (AM, FM or DR)
by pressing 1.
AM and FM radio
“PRESET” MODE
To get the list of saved radio stations, press the
“Preset” tab, then select the station you want. To
add the current station, make a long press on
the required number.
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Preset
List
Radio DR1
AF | i-Traffic
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DR radio (terrestrial
digital radio)
“LIST” MODE
This mode displays a list of available radio stations.
Press 6or 7to scroll through all the stations. To
update this list, see the driver’s handbook.
“PRESET” MODE
This operating mode allows you to recall the
radio stations that you have previously stored on
demand. Press the buttons (numbered 1 to 6) to
select your stored stations.

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“MEDIA”
Press “Media”, then select an input source
connected to the system to get the audio files
you want.
Note: Only available sources can be selected.
Unavailable sources will be greyed out.
“PICTURES”
Press «Pictures», then select the connected
source (SD card, USB etc.) to get the photos.
The system has two reading types:
– “Read all the photos”;
– “Read one photo”.
“VIDEO”
Press “Video”, then select a connected
source (SD card, USB, etc.). The system has
two reading types:
– “Play all the videos”;
– “Play one video”.
“SETTINGS”
This menu lets you adjust the different func-
tions of the “Multimedia” menu.
Please refer to the instructions for your
system for further information.
MULTIMEDIA
Photo slideshows and video playback are only
available when the vehicle is stationary.
Menu
“Multimedia ”
Your vehicle is fitted with a multimedia system.
From the main menu, press “Multimedia ” and
choose from the following list:
– “Radio “;
– “Media”;
– « Pictures » ;
– “Video”;
– “Settings”.
Several input sources are available:
– CD audio;
– USB ;
– SD card;
– auxiliary socket;
– Bluetooth® connection.
“RADIO”
Please refer to the Radio section in this docu-
ment.
Some photo and video formats may not be rea-
dable by the system. For further information
about compatible formats, please consult an au-
thorised dealer.

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BLUETOOTH® TELEPHONE CONNECTION
Your phone may ask for authorisation to share your
contacts and call logs. Accept sharing to find this
information on the system. You can also use the
other pairing method; see the driver’s handbook.
CONNECTING A TELEPHONE
When it starts, the hands-free system searches for
any nearby paired phones. It automatically down-
loads data from the last connected phone (phone-
book, music, etc.). To deactivate this option, please
refer to the section on “Making/receiving a call”.
NB: If a call is ongoing while the telephone is being
connected, it will automatically be transferred to
the vehicle loudspeakers.
Note: For more information on compatible phones,
contact an authorised dealer or visit the manufac-
turer’s website if available.
CHANGING A CONNECTED TELEPHONE
The system can store up to five mobile phones but
only one can be connected at a time.
You can connect/disconnect any of these tele-
phones at any time. To do this, on the main menu:
– press “Phone”, “Settings” then “Manage de-
vices”;
– select the phone to be connected or discon-
nected.
Sandra’s phone
Add device
Menu “Phone”
PAIRING A PHONE
To use your hands-free system, pair your
Bluetooth® mobile with the vehicle when using
it for the first time. Make sure that Bluetooth®
is activated and visible.
On your system’s main menu:
– press “Phone” then “Settings”.
A message is displayed on the screen asking
you to pair a phone.
– Press “Yes”. The multimedia system searches
for nearby phones with Bluetooth® activated;
– select your phone on the proposed list. Your
phone is now paired to the system.
Depending on the model, and if the system
asks, enter the Bluetooth® code on your phone
to pair it to the system, or confirm the pairing.
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MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL (1/2)
Menu “Phone”
From the main menu, select “Phone”. You can
make a call by selecting:
– a contact from the phonebook;
– a number from the call log;
– the keypad to dial the number.
“PHONEBOOK”
This menu lets you make a call using the con-
tacts already saved in your phone.
Select the contact (if the contact has several
numbers, select the number required); the
call is automatic when you press the con-
tact’s number.
“CALL LOGS”
This menu lets you go to:
– all calls (incoming, outgoing, missed);
– incoming calls;
– missed calls;
– outgoing calls.
Select the tab required and press the contact
to make the call.
Note: For each list, the contacts are displayed
from newest to oldest.
“DIAL A NUMBER”
This menu lets you dial the number on the
keypad. After the number is entered, press
“Call” to make the call.
“VOICE MAIL”
This menu lets you hear your voicemail.
Press this icon for the system to call the con-
figured voicemail.
CONFIGURING VOICEMAIL
If the voicemail box is not configured, the
configuration screen will be displayed. Enter
the voicemail number for your telephone op-
erator.

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Voice recognition 
You can use the voice control of the multimedia
system or your telephone to dial a number or call
a contact from your phonebook without touching
the screen.
Tap button 3or 4, then wait until a beep sounds
before speaking. Follow the audio and visual in-
structions provided by the system and on the
screen.
“BLUETOOTH®ACTIVATION/DEACTIVATION”.
Press 1to activate or deactivate the Bluetooth®
connection.
Press “Done”.
“AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOAD PHONE DATA”
Press 2to activate or deactivate the automatic te-
lephone data download (phone book, music, etc.),
then press «Done».
The system memory is restricted and it is possible
that all your contacts may not be imported.
Note: the contacts saved on the SIM card on your
phone are not visible. Only contacts saved on the
phone are visible.
Settings
Manage devices
Sound levels
Voice mail
Turn Bluetooth on
Automatically download phone data
MAKING AND RECEIVING A CALL (2/2)
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Done 4
“SETTINGS”
This menu lets you:
– manage paired devices;
– adjust the sound levels of the hands-free
system and the ringtone;
– configure the voicemail;
– deactivate/activate Bluetooth®;
– deactivate/activate the automatic download
of telephone data.
“MANAGE DEVICES”
This menu enables you to connect/disconnect
a telephone.
“SOUND LEVELS”
This menu enables you to change the sound
settings fro your calls.
“VOICE MAIL”
This menu enables you to change the tele-
phone number for your voice mailbox.
Please refer to the instructions for your multime-
dia system for further information.
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VEHICLE (1/2)
Menu
“Vehicle”
This menu lets you monitor your fuel or power
consumption. Press “Vehicle” on the main menu
to display the menus below.
« DRIVING ECO2 »
This menu displays the following informa-
tion:
– “Trip report”;
– “My prefered trips”;
– “Eco-coaching”.
“TRIP REPORT”
This menu shows you the data saved from
your last journey:
– “Average consumption”;
“ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGE”
This menu monitors your ecological driving
style. It gives you a score out of 100 and tells
you the scores of other users of the make.
“ECO-COACHING”
This menu assesses your driving style and
gives you the best possible advice to opti-
mise your fuel or energy consumption.
“ONBOARD COMPUTER”
This menu shows information about con-
sumption, total distance travelled, average
speed and the calculation date since the last
reset.
– “Average speed”;
– “Total consumption”;
– recovered energy or mileage completed;
– average eco-driving performance;
– braking anticipation;
– ability to manage vehicle speed.
To save your data, press “Save”, then select
the type of journey taken. To reset your data,
press “Reset” then “Yes” to confirm.
“MY PREFERED TRIPS”
This menu lets you see and compare the de-
velopment of your driving style using the tabs
at the bottom of the screen (“Summary”,
“Last”, “Average” and “Best”).
Please refer to the instructions for your system
for further information.

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VEHICLE (2/2)
“ELECTRICAL VEHICLE”
This menu shows the following information
about electrical vehicles.
“FLOWS”
This menu shows a diagram of the vehicle
and indicates the times when the vehicle is
consuming or generating power to recharge
the traction battery.
“CONSUMPTION DETAILS”
This menu shows the “Flows” and
“Consumption details”.
“CHARGE SCHEDULER”
This menu lets you set the charging start time
according to a time or a weekly schedule.
“COMFORT TIMER”
This menu enables you to programme the
start time for your air conditioning, based on
a weekly calendar.
"TAKE CARE"
This menu enables fragrance diffusion, air
ionisation and outside air quality checking.
“SETTINGS”
This menu goes to the settings for:
– parking aids;
– lane departure warning;
– “Easy park assist”;
– Blind spot warning;
– automatic door mirror folding on locking
the vehicle;
– automatic central locking when driving;
– rear screen wiper when selecting reverse
gear;
– switching on daytime running lights;
– unlocking of the driver’s door only when a
door is opened;
– easy driver access;
– configuration of the driving style indicator
on the instrument panel;
– switching off the instrument panel when
charging;
– the “Driving-Eco²" route plan;
– automatic lighting of the main beam head-
lights.
The “Settings” menu is only available if the vehi-
cle is stationary.

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“R-Link Store”
This service lets you view the available apps. You
can buy apps or service subscriptions through a
secure online system.
“Navigation
services”
This service lets you see the expiry date of the
subscribed services.
Note: the availability of “Navigation services”
may vary.
“TOMTOM TRAFFIC" OR
"TRAFFIC”
This service is for receiving real-time traffic
information.
Menu
“Services”
From the main menu, press “Services”.
The “Services” menu allows you to access dif-
ferent functions and different services described
below. Some services are free during the trial
period. You can extend the subscription online
at www.MyRenault.com or at your country’s
R-Link Store.
SERVICES (1/2)
“SPEED CAMERAS”
This service indicates the warning areas.
Note: depending on local restrictions, speed
cameras may not be displayed.
“TOMTOM PLACES”
This service lets you find a point of interest
using a keyword, and make it a destination.
« MYTOMTOM LIVE »
This service lets you see the expiry date of
the subscribed services.
Note: the availability of LIVE services may
vary.
In certain countries it is illegal to download and activate the camera warning option and this could lead
to prosecution.
“MY Renault" is an application available on your
smartphone which allows you to receive infor-
mation relating to your vehicle via your smart-
phone.
“Android Auto™": connect your smartphone to
the USB port of your vehicle to access applica-
tions from your smartphone on your multimedia
system.

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“APPLICATIONS MANAGER”
This service lets you manage the installed
apps.
“NAVIGATION SERVICES”
This service lets you see the expiry date of
the subscribed services.
“DATA SHARING SETTINGS”
This service lets you activate or deactivate
data sharing.
“UPDATE APPLICATIONS”
This service lets you update your apps, but
requires a valid subscription.
SERVICES (2/2)
“WEATHER”
This service provides weather forecasts for
the location of your choice.
« Z.E. SERVICES»
(electric vehicle)
This service gives you information about the
charge status of your vehicle on the instru-
ment panel and via some mobile phones or
your computer.
“Settings”
This service includes the management tools
for apps and connections.
“R-LINK E-GUIDE”
This service brings together all the instruc-
tions.
“EMAIL”
This service allows you to view your emails,
only when stationary.
“USER PROFILES”
This service enables you to customise your
user profile.
“RENAULT ASSISTANCE"
This service gives you access to RENAULT
assistance.
Please see your system instructions for further
information about these services.