Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction

1.98

Activation/deactivation of the rear

screen wiper
Engaging reverse gear triggers inter-

mittent wiping (if the front wipers are in

operation). If your vehicle is fitted with

a vehicle settings customisation menu,

you can opt to activate or deactivate

this function. To do this, refer to the in-

formation on the “Vehicle settings cus-

tomisation menu” in Section 1; “Rear

wiping in reverse gear”.
For vehicles not fitted with a settings

customisation menu, you can have this

function deactivated by an authorised

dealer.

REAR SCREEN WASH/WIPE

(2/2)

Rear screen wash/wipe

With the ignition on, push and

hold stalk 1, then release.
A longer action will trigger three sweeps

of the wipers followed, a few seconds

later, by a fourth, in addition to the wind-

screen washer.

In the event of obstacles present on the

rear window (dirt, snow, etc.), the wiper

will try to sweep away all the obstacles.

If an obstacle prevents the blade from

moving, it can be stopped. Remove the

obstacle, wait for around 30 seconds

and reactivate the wiper using the wiper

stalk.

Precautions
–

In the event of ice, check whether

the blades are stuck to the wind-

screen before operating the wiping

mechanism. If you activate the wiper

while the blade is blocked by ice, you

risk damaging both the blade and the

wiping motor.

–

Do not activate the wipers on a dry

screen. This will lead to the prema-

ture wear or damage to the blades.

1.99

FUEL TANK

(1/3)

Useable fuel tank capacity:

approx. 58 litres.
With the vehicle unlocked, to open

cover 1, press area A then release. The

cover 1 opens.
Valve 2 is integrated into the filler pipe.

For details on filling the fuel tank, refer

to the information on “Filling with fuel”.
To close it, press on the fuel filler flap by

hand, as far as it will go.

Fuel grade

Use a high-grade fuel that complies

with the legislation in force in each

country and which must comply with

the specifications given on the label

on the cover 1. Please refer to the in-

formation on “Engine specifications” in

Section 6.

Never press valve 2 with

your fingers.
Do not wash the filler

area with a high-pressure

washer.

Do not mix even small

amounts of petrol (un-

leaded or E85) with diesel.

Do not use ethanol-based

fuel if your vehicle is not compatible

with this fuel.

Do not add additive to the fuel –

otherwise you risk damaging the

engine.

Diesel versions

Only use diesel fuel which complies

with the information on the label located

inside the cover 1.

Petrol versions

It is essential to use unleaded petrol.

The octane rating (RON) must comply

with the information given on the label

on the cover 1. Refer to Section 6 for

information on “Engine specifications”.

1.100

FUEL TANK

(2/3)

Filling with fuel

Insert the nozzle to open the valve 2

and insert it fully before turning it on to

fill the fuel tank (risk of splashing).
Keep the nozzle in this position

throughout the entire filling operation.
When the pump cuts out automatically

at the end of the filling procedure, a

maximum of two further filling attempts

may be made, as there must be suffi-

cient space in the fuel tank to allow for

expansion.
Make sure that no water enters the fuel

tank during filling. The valve 2 and its

surround must remain clean.

Vehicle fitted with the Stop and

Start function
To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine by pressing the

engine stop button 3 (please refer

to the information on “Starting and

Stopping the engine” in Section 2).

Petrol versions
Using leaded petrol will damage the

antipollution system and may lead to a

loss of warranty.
To ensure that the fuel tank is not filled

with leaded petrol, the fuel tank filler

neck consists of a restrictor fitted with

a safety system which only allows

a nozzle for unleaded petrol to be

used (at the pump).

1.101

Persistent smell of

fuel

If you notice a persistent

smell of fuel you should:

– stop the vehicle as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow and switch off

the ignition;

– switch on the hazard warning

lights and ask your passengers

to leave the vehicle and to keep

away from traffic;

– contact an approved Dealer.

Running out of fuel on diesel

versions

With the card RENAULT in the pas-

senger compartment, press the start

button 3 without pressing any of the

pedals. Wait a few minutes before start-

ing. This will enable the fuel circuit to

be primed. If the engine does not start,

repeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start after several

attempts, please contact an authorised

dealer.

No modifications what-

soever are permitted on

any part of the fuel supply

system (electronic units,

wiring, fuel circuit, injectors, pro-

tective covers, etc.) as this may be

dangerous (unless undertaken by

qualified Network personnel).

FUEL TANK

(3/3)

2.1

Section 2: Driving

(Advice on use relating to fuel economy and the environment)

Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2

Starting - Stopping the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3

Stop and Start Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.6

Special features of petrol versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10

Special features of diesel versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.11

Gear lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.12

Electronic parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.13

Driving advice, Eco-driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.16

Maintenance and antipollution advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.21

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.22

Tyre pressure monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.23

Driver correction devices/aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.26

Lane departure warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38

Blind spot warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.41

Safe distance alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.44

Speed limiter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.46

Speeding alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.49

Cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.52

Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.56

Parking distance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.63

Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.67

Assisted parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.69

Piloted dampened suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.73

Automatic gearbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.74

2.2

RUNNING IN

Petrol version
Up to 600 miles (1 000 km), do not

exceed 78 mph (130 km/h) in top gear

or 3,000 to 3,500 rpm.
You may only expect top performance

from your vehicle after approximately

1,800 miles (3 000 km).
Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

Diesel version
For the first 900 miles (1 500 km), do

not exceed 2,500 rpm. After complet-

ing this mileage you may drive faster,

however, it is only after approximately

3600 miles (6 000 km) that you may

reasonably expect full performance.
During the running in period, do not ac-

celerate hard while the engine is still

cold and do not let the engine over-rev.
Service interval: refer to the

Maintenance Document for your vehi-

cle.

2.3

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

(1/3)

The RENAULT card must be inserted in

detection zone 1.
To start:
– vehicles with an automatic gearbox,

place the lever in position P, depress

the brake pedal and press button 2;

– vehicles with a manual gearbox,

depress the brake or clutch pedal

and press the button 2. If a gear is

engaged, the vehicle may only be

started by depressing the clutch

pedal.

“Hands-free” starting with

the tailgate open

In this case, the RENAULT card should

not be located in the boot, to avoid any

risk of loss.

Special features
– If one of starting conditions is not ap-

plied, the message “Press brake +

START” or “Press clutch + START”

or “Select P” is displayed on the in-

strument panel;

– in some cases, it will be necessary to

move the steering wheel while press-

ing start button 1 to assist in unlock-

ing the steering column. A message

on the instrument panel “Turn steer-

ing wheel + START” warns of this.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or locking the

doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

2.4

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

(2/3)

Depress the brake or clutch pedal, then

place the RENAULT 3 card (logo side)

in contact with the start button 2 for

around 2 seconds. Press the 2 button

to start the vehicle. The message goes

out.

Accessories function

(switching on the ignition)
Once you have gained access to your

vehicle, you may use some of its func-

tions (radio, navigation, wipers, etc.).
To use the other functions, with the

RENAULT card in the passenger com-

partment, press button 2 without press-

ing the pedals.

Operating faults

In certain cases, the RENAULT “hands-

free” card may not work:
– when the RENAULT card battery is

drained, etc.;

– near to appliances operating on the

same frequency as the card (moni-

tor, mobile phone, video game, etc.);

– vehicle located in a high electroma-

gnetic radiation zone.

The message “Place card close to

START button” appears on the instru-

ment panel.

2.5

STARTING/STOPPING THE ENGINE

(3/3)

If the RENAULT 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 2 for longer than two seconds.

If the card is no longer in the passen-

ger compartment, make sure you can

retrieve it before pressing and holding

the button. Without the card RENAULT

, you will not be able to start.
With the engine switched off, any ac-

cessories being used (radio, etc.) will

continue to function for approximately

10 minutes.
When the driver’s door is opened, the

accessories stop working.

Conditions for stopping the

engine

With the vehicle at a standstill, and the

RENAULT card in the vehicle, press

button 2: the engine will stop. The steer-

ing column is locked when the driver’s

door is opened or the vehicle is locked.
For vehicles with an automatic gear-

box, park position P is activated auto-

matically.

When you leave your vehi-

cle, especially if you have

your RENAULT card with

you, check that the engine

is completely switched off.

Driver’s responsibility

when parking or stopping

the vehicle
Never leave an animal,

child or adult who is not self-suffi-

cient alone in your vehicle, even for

a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves

or to others by starting the engine,

activating equipment such as the

electric windows or locking the

doors, for example.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather,

please remember that the tempera-

ture inside the passenger compart-

ment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY.

Never switch off the igni-

tion before the vehicle has

stopped completely. Once

the engine has stopped, the

brake servo, power-assisted steer-

ing, etc. and the passive safety de-

vices such as air bags and preten-

sioners will no longer operate.

2.6

For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral;

and

– the clutch pedal is released.

If the warning light

flashes,

this means that the clutch pedal is

not sufficiently released;

and

– the vehicle speed is less than ap-

proximately 7 mph (3 km/h).

For all vehicles:

The warning light

on the instru-

ment panel is lit when the engine is on

standby.
The vehicle equipment remain opera-

tional while the engine is stopped.

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(1/4)

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions. The system is acti-

vated automatically when the vehicle is

started. While driving, the system stops

the engine (standby) when the vehicle

is at a standstill (traffic jam, traffic lights,

etc).

Conditions for engine

standby

The vehicle has set off from where it

was parked;
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in position D, M or N;

and

– the brake pedal is depressed (suffi-

ciently hard);

and

– the accelerator pedal is not de-

pressed;

and

– the speed is zero for around

1 second.

The engine remains on standby if posi-

tion P is selected, or if position N is se-

lected with the handbrake engaged and

the brake pedal released.

If the engine is put in

standby, the electronic par-

king brake (depending on

the vehicle) is not applied

automatically.

Engine on standby - braking

assistance is no longer ope-

rational.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

If the engine stalls while the system

is in operation, pressing the clutch

pedal right down will start it again.

Engine on standby - power-

assisted steering is no

longer operational.

Keep your vehicle station-

ary when the engine is

on standby (shown by the

warning light

on the

instrument panel).

2.7

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
– the brake pedal is released, position

D or M engaged;

– the brake pedal is released in gear

position N with the handbrake off;

– the brake pedal is pressed again in

gear position P or N engaged with

the handbrake applied;

– the vehicle is in gear position R;
or

– the accelerator pedal is depressed.
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
– the gearbox is in neutral and the

clutch pedal is slightly depressed;

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

always stop the engine by pressing

the engine stop button (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine)”.

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(2/4)

Preventing the engine from

standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

sible to keep the engine running so as

to be ready to move off quickly.
For vehicles equipped with auto-

matic gearboxes:
Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal
For vehicles equipped with manual

gearboxes:
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, if you switch off the ignition when

the engine is on standby, the warning

light

is displayed for a few sec-

onds on the instrument panel.

2.8

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(3/4)

Conditions preventing the

standby of the engine

Certain conditions prevent the system

from using the engine standby function,

including when:
–  reverse gear is engaged;
–  the bonnet is not locked;
–  the driver’s door is not closed;
–  the driver’s seatbelt is not fastened;
–  the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the battery is not sufficiently char-

ged;

– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the automa-

tic climate control instruction is too

high;

– parking distance control is in opera-

tion;

– for vehicles with automatic gear-

boxes, the gradient is steeper than

approximately 12%;

– the “Clear View” function is activa-

ted (please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the engine temperature is too low;
– the emission control system is being

regenerated;

– ...

Warning light

is displayed on the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

engine standby is not available.

Deactivate the Stop and

Start function when perfor-

ming any operations in the

engine compartment.

Special case for vehicles with

a RENAULT card

With the engine on standby (traffic jam,

traffic lights, etc.), if the driver unfas-

tens the seat belt and opens the driv-

er’s door, or gets out of the seat, the

ignition is switched off.
The assisted parking brake is applied

automatically.
To restart and reactivate the Stop and

Start system, press the start button

(please see “Starting, stopping the

engine” in Section 2).

2.9

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(4/4)

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to gua-

rantee your safety and comfort.
This can occur especially when:
– the outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 30 °C);

– the “Clear View” function is activa-

ted (please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently char-

ged;

– the vehicle speed is above 3 mph

(5 km/h) (downhill slope, etc.);

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– ...

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press switch 1 to deactivate the func-

tion. The message “Stop & Start deac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on the switch will light up.

Pressing again will reactivate the

system. The message “Stop & Start ac-

tivated” will appear on the instrument

panel and the integrated warning light 2

on switch 1 will go out.

Note: With the engine on standby,

press switch 1 to automatically re-

start the engine.

The system reactivates automati-

cally each time the vehicle is started

using the start button (please refer

to “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Operating faults

When the message “Check Stop &

Start” appears on the instrument panel

and the integrated warning light 2 lights

up on the switch 1, the system is deac-

tivated.

Please consult an authorised dealer.

Before getting out of the

vehicle, you must switch

off the ignition by pressing

the engine stop (please see

“Starting, stopping the engine”).

2.10

SPECIAL FEATURES OF PETROL VERSIONS

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible sub-

stances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

The following operating conditions

should be avoided:
– 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.

Or operating faults such as:
– faulty ignition, running out of fuel or

disconnected spark plugs resulting

in the engine misfiring or cutting out

when driving;

– loss of power,
may cause the catalytic converter to

overheat, reducing its efficiency which

may irreparably damage it and cause

heat damage to the vehicle.

If you notice any of the above operating

faults, have the necessary repairs car-

ried out as soon as possible by an ap-

proved dealer.
These faults may be avoided by regu-

larly taking your vehicle to an approved

Dealer at the intervals specified in the

Maintenance Document.

Starting problems

To avoid damaging the catalytic con-

verter, do not keep trying to start the

engine (using the start button, or by

pushing or towing the vehicle) without

having identified and corrected the

cause of the fault.

2.11

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 anti-pollution

system” is displayed along with warning

lights

and

, consult an au-

thorised dealer immediately.
When driving, depending on the fuel

grade used, it is possible that white

smoke may be emitted.
This is due to the exhaust particle filter

being cleaned automatically, and does

not affect the way the vehicle runs.

Do not park the vehicle or

run the engine in locations

where combustible subs-

tances or materials such

as grass or leaves can come into

contact with the hot exhaust system.

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:
– ensure that the battery is always fully

charged,

– always keep the diesel tank re-

latively full to avoid water vapour

condensing in it and accumulating at

the bottom of the tank.

Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction - part 7