Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction

2.12

GEAR LEVER

Selecting reverse gear

Vehicles with manual gearbox: follow

the grid drawn on knob 1, and depend-

ing on the vehicle, lift ring against the

gear lever knob to select reverse.
Vehicle with automatic gearbox: refer

to the information on the “Automatic

gearbox” in Section 2.
The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected with

the ignition on.

An impact to the under-

side of the vehicle while

manoeuvring (e.g.: strik-

ing a post, raised kerb or

other street furniture) may result in

damage to the vehicle (e.g.: defor-

mation of the rear axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

2.13

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(1/3)

Note:
To indicate that the electronic parking

brake is released, a beep sounds and

the message “Apply parking brake” ap-

pears on the instrument panel:
– with the engine running: when the

driver’s door is opened;

– with the engine switched off (eg.

when the engine stalls): when a front

door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 2 to

apply the assisted parking brake.

Assisted release of the parking

brake
The brake will be released as soon as

the vehicle starts and accelerates.

Assisted operation

The assisted parking brake can be

used to immobilise the vehicle when

the engine is stopped by pressing

button 1.

In all other cases:

– engine standby for vehicles fitted

with Stop and Start function,

– engine has stalled etc.,

the assisted parking brake is not ap-

plied automatically. Manual mode must

be used.

Please refer to «Starting/stopping the

engine» and «Stop and Start function"

in Section 2.

For certain country-specific model ver-

sions, the assisted brake application

function is not activated. Refer to the

information on “Manual operation”.
To confirm that the electronic parking

brake is applied, the message “Parking

brake on” and warning light

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on the instrument panel and warning

light 3 on the switch 2 light up.
After the engine is switched off, indi-

cator light 3 goes out several minutes

after the electronic parking brake has

been applied and indicator light

}

goes out when the vehicle is locked.

Before leaving the vehi-

cle, check that the assisted

parking brake is fully ap-

plied. Warning light 3 on

switch 2 and warning light

}

on the instrument panel light up to

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but go out when the doors are

locked.

2.14

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(2/3)

Special cases

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 2 for

a few seconds to gain the maximum

braking.

To park the vehicle without applying the

electronic parking brake (if there is a

risk of freezing, for example):

– with the engine running, while simul-

taneously keeping the brake pedal

and switch 2 depressed, switch off

the engine by pressing the engine

Start/Stop button 1;

– with a gear or position P engaged,

release the brake pedal and the

switch 2.

For vehicles fitted with a Stop and Start

function, with the engine on standby,

the electronic parking brake is automat-

ically activated if the driver unfastens

their seat belt or opens the driver’s door

or gets out of their seat.

Brief stop

To manually activate the electronic

parking brake, (when stopping at a red

light, or stopping when the engine is

running, etc.): pull and release switch 2.

The brake is released as soon as the

vehicle is started up again.

Manual operation

You can control the electronic parking

brake manually.

Applying the electronic parking

brake

Pull switch 2. Warning light 3 and warn-

ing light

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on the instrument panel

light up.

Releasing the electronic parking

brake

With the ignition on, depress the brake

pedal then press switch 2: warning

light 3 and warning light

}

go out.

Special feature relating to the Stop and Start function: in the event of un-

fastening the driver’s seat belt before the engine goes to standby using

the Stop and Start function, make sure the parking brake is engaged:

warning light

}

will come on the instrument panel to confirm this.

Risk of loss of immobilisation.

2.15

Operating faults

– If there is a fault, the

warning

light illuminates on the instrument

panel accompanied by the “Check

parking brake” message and, in

some cases, the

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warning

light.

Please contact an authorised dealer

as soon as possible.

– If there is an assisted parking brake

fault, the warning light

comes

on, along with the message “Braking

system fault”, a beep and, in some

cases, the warning light

}

This means that you must stop as

soon as traffic conditions allow.

Versions with an automatic

gearbox

For safety reasons, automatic release

is deactivated when the driver’s door

is open or not shut properly and the

engine is running (in order to prevent

the vehicle from moving without the

driver). The “Release parking brake

manually” message appears on the

instrument panel when the driver de-

presses the accelerator.

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(3/3)

It is therefore essential to

immobilise the vehicle by

engaging first gear (manual

gearbox) or position P (au-

tomatic gearbox). If the slope re-

quires it, chock the vehicle.

Never leave your vehicle

without moving the selector

lever to position P. This is

because when the vehicle

is stationary with the engine running

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

may begin to move if you accele-

rate.
There is a risk of accidents.

If no lights or sounds are

apparent, this indicates

a fault in the instrument

panel. This indicates that

it is essential to stop immediately

(as soon as traffic conditions allow).

Ensure that the vehicle is correctly

immobilised and contact an appro-

ved Dealer.

In the event of message

“Electric failure DANGER”

or “Check battery”, manu-

ally activate the electronic

parking brake by pulling switch 2 (or

position the gear lever in P for au-

tomatic gearboxes) before stopping

the engine.
Risk of loss of immobilisation of the

vehicle.
Contact an authorised dealer.

2.16

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/5)

Gear change indicator 2
Depending on the vehicle, to obtain op-

timum consumption levels, a warning

light on the instrument panel lets you

know the best time to move up or down

a gear:

move up a gear;

‰

move down a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactur-

ers, this enables vehicles to be com-

pared with one another. Consumption

in real time depends on vehicle usage

conditions, the equipment fitted and the

user’s driving style. To optimise fuel

consumption, please refer to the follow-

ing advice.
Depending on the vehicle, you will have

various functions which enable you to

lower your fuel consumption:

– the rev counter;

– gear change indicator;

– the driving style indicator;

– the journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia screen;

– ECO mode.
If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

On the instrument panel

The information display can be organ-

ised and customised based on the in-

strument panel customisation style se-

lected from the multimedia screen.

Rev counter with ECO zone 1
Driving in the ECO zone helps you op-

timise fuel consumption under most cir-

cumstances.

2.17

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/5)

On the multifunction screen

Journey record
Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 4, enabling you to view in-

formation relating to your last journey.

This indicates:

– average fuel consumption;

– number of miles/kilometres travelled;

– number of miles/kilometres saved.

This corresponds to driving without

fuel consumption (deceleration and/

or foot off the accelerator pedal).

An overall rating from 0 to 100 is dis-

played to let you assess your eco driv-

ing performance. The higher the rating,

the lower the fuel consumption.

Eco advice is given to help improve

your performance.
With your favourite journeys saved,

you can compare your performance

between trips and the performance of

other vehicle users.

For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

Driving style indicator 3
Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. You will be notified

by indicator 3.
The more petals there are on indica-

tor 3, the smoother and more economi-

cal your driving.
If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.
The driving style indicator is activated

by default. If you wish to deactivate it,

please see the multimedia system in-

structions.

2.18

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING (

3/5)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. This acts on

all power consuming elements (engine

power, switching gears for vehicles

fitted with an automatic gearbox, heat-

ing and/or air conditioning, etc.).
Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas. The air conditioning and heating

limiter enables you to save fuel without

affecting your heating comfort.

Activating the function
The function can be activated:
– by pressing switch 4.
– using the central control 5 (please

refer to the information on “Multi-

Sense” in Section 3);

– from the navigation menu on the

multimedia screen (please refer to

the multimedia instructions).

The warning light

comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.

Disabling the function
Press switch 4.

The warning light

goes out on

the instrument panel to confirm deac-

tivation.

While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
For this, depress the accelerator pedal

firmly and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

2.19

Driving advice, Eco-driving

Behaviour
– Drive carefully for the first few miles

until the engine reaches its normal

operating temperature, rather than

let it warm up while the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

– Speed is expensive.

– Dynamic driving with a lot of frequent

acceleration and braking is expen-

sive on fuel in comparison to the time

saved.

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

– Avoid sudden acceleration.

– Brake as little as possible. If you an-

ticipate an obstacle or bend in ad-

vance, you may then simply release

the accelerator pedal.

– Do not try to maintain the same

speed up a hill, accelerate no more

than you would on flat ground. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

Obstructions to the driver

On the driver’s side, only

use mats suitable for the

vehicle, attached with the

pre-fitted components, and check

the fitting regularly. Do not lay one

mat on top of another.

There is a risk of wedging the

pedals

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(4/5)

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

2.20

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(5/5)

Advice on use
– Favour the ECO mode.

– Electricity is fuel; switch off all the

electrical components which are

not really needed. However (safety

first), keep your lights on when the

visibility is bad (“see and be seen”).

– Use the air vents. Driving with the

windows open at 60 mph (100 km/h)

will increase fuel consumption by

4%.

– Never fill the fuel tank right to the

brim to avoid overflow.

– In vehicles fitted with air conditio-

ning, it is normal to observe an in-

crease in fuel consumption (espe-

cially in urban conditions) when it is

used. For vehicles fitted with manual

air conditioning, switch off the system

when it is not required.
Recommendations for reducing

consumption and therefore help-

ing to preserve the environment:
If the vehicle has been parked in the

sun, open the doors for a few mo-

ments to let the hot air escape before

starting the engine.

– Do not leave an empty roof rack

fitted to the vehicle.

– It is better to fit a trailer for bulky ob-

jects.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

– Avoid using the car for door-to-door

calls (short journeys with long waits

in between) because the engine

never reaches its normal operating

temperature.

Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– Opt for the highest speed pressure

or the pressure recommended to op-

timise fuel consumption indicated

on edge of the driver’s door (please

refer to the information on “Tyre infla-

tion pressure” in Section 4).

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.21

MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE

Your vehicle complies with criteria for

recycling and recovering vehicles at the

end of their service life which will come

into force in 2015.
Some parts of your vehicle have there-

fore been designed to facilitate future

recycling.
These parts are easy to remove so

that they can be recovered and repro-

cessed by recycling companies.
By virtue of its design, moderate fuel

consumption and initial settings, your

vehicle also conforms to current anti-

pollution regulations. The manufactu-

rer is actively striving to reduce pollu-

tant exhaust gas emissions and to save

energy. But the fuel consumption of

your vehicle and the level of pollutant

exhaust gas emissions are also your

responsibility. Ensure that it is maintai-

ned and used correctly.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that fai-

lure to respect antipollution regulations

could lead to legal action being taken

against the vehicle owner.

In addition, replacing engine, fuel

supply system and exhaust compo-

nents with parts other than those origi-

nally recommended by the manufac-

turer may alter your vehicle so that it

no longer complies with anti-pollution

regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an authorised dealer, in ac-

cordance with the instructions given in

your maintenance schedule: they will

have all the equipment necessary for

ensuring that your vehicle is maintained

to its original standard.

Engine adjustments

– Spark plugs: for optimum condi-

tions of use, output and performance

the specifications laid down by our

Design Department must be strictly

applied.

If the spark plugs have to be changed,

use the make, type and gap specified

for your vehicle’s engine. Contact an

authorised dealer for this.

– Air filter, fuel filter: a choked ele-

ment will reduce efficiency. It must

be replaced.

– Ignition and idle speed: no adjust-

ment is needed.

Exhaust gas monitoring

system

The exhaust gas monitoring system will

detect any operating faults in the vehi-

cle’s antipollution system.

If this system malfunctions, toxic subs-

tances may be released into the atmos-

phere or damage may occur.

This warning light on the in-

strument panel will indicate if

there are any faults in the system:

This lights up when the ignition is

switched on and goes out when the

engine is started.
– If it lights up continuously, consult an

approved Dealer as soon as possi-

ble;

– if it flashes, reduce the engine speed

until the light stops flashing. Contact

an authorised dealer as soon as pos-

sible.

2.22

ENVIRONMENT

Emissions

Your vehicle has been designed to

emit fewer greenhouse gases (CO2)

while in use, and therefore to consume

less fuel (eg. 140 g/km, equivalent to

5.3 l/100 km for a diesel vehicle).
Our vehicles are also equipped with a

particle filter system including a cata-

lytic converter, an oxygen sensor and

an active carbon filter (the latter pre-

vents vapour from the fuel tank being

released into the open air).
For certain diesel vehicles, this system

also has a particle filter to reduce the

volume of soot particles emitted.

Please make your own

contribution towards

protecting the environment

too

– Worn parts replaced in the course of

routine vehicle maintenance (vehi-

cle battery, oil filter, air filter, batter-

ies, etc.) and oil containers (empty or

filled with used oil) must be disposed

of through specialist organisations.

– At the end of the vehicle’s service

life, it should be sent to approved

centres to ensure that it is recycled.

– In all cases, comply with local legis-

lation.

Recycling

Your vehicle is 85% recyclable and

95% recoverable.
To achieve these objectives, many of

the vehicle components have been de-

signed to enable them to be recycled.

The materials and structures have

been carefully designed to allow these

components to be easily removed and

reprocessed by specialist companies.
In order to preserve raw material re-

sources, this vehicle incorporates nu-

merous parts made from recycled plas-

tics or renewable materials (vegetable

or animal-derived materials such as

cotton or wool).

Your vehicle has been designed with

respect for the environment in mind for

its entire service life: during production,

use and at the end of its life.

This commitment is illustrated by the

Renault eco² signature.

Manufacture

Your vehicle has been manufactured at

a factory which complies with a policy

to reduce the environmental impact

on the surrounding areas (reduction of

water and energy consumption, visual

and noise pollution, atmospheric emis-

sions and waste water; sorting and re-

using waste).

2.23

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(1/3)

If the vehicle is equipped with the func-

tion, this system monitors the tyre pres-

sure.

Operating principle

Each wheel (except for the emergency

spare wheel) has a sensor in the infla-

tion valve which periodically measures

the tyre pressure.

The system displays the current pres-

sures on the instrument panel 1 and

alerts the driver in the event of insuffi-

cient pressure.

Resetting the standard level

for the tyre pressures

This should be done:

– when the standard tyre pressure

needs to be changed to adapt to

usage conditions (empty, carrying a

load, motorway driving, etc.);

– after swapping a wheel (however

this practice is not recommended);

– after changing a wheel.
It should always be done after checking

the tyre pressure of all four tyres when

cold.
Tyre pressures must correspond to the

current usage of the vehicle (empty,

carrying a load, motorway driving, etc.).

Resetting procedure
With the ignition on:

– repeatedly and briefly press con-

trol 2 to select the tyre pressure dis-

play and the “Tyre pressure” func-

tion;

– press and hold (around 3 seconds)

the button 2 to launch the reset. The

flashing tyres followed by the mes-

sages “Learning TP initiated” and

then “Tyres location in progress” in-

dicates that the reset request for the

tyre pressure reference value has

been acknowledged.

Reset can take several minutes of driv-

ing.
If the resetting is followed by short

trips, the message “Tyres location in

progress” can remain displayed after

successive restarts.
Note

The standard tyre pressure cannot be

less than that recommended and indi-

cated on the door frame.

Resetting can also be done from the

multifunction screen 3. Select the

menu “Vehicle”, “Tyre pressure”.

2.24

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(2/3)

Display

The display 1 and the warning light 4

on the instrument panel warn

you of any tyre pressure faults (flat tyre,

punctured tyre, system fault, etc.).

“Puncture”

A wheel B is shown in red, the warning

light 4

comes on, the message

“Puncture” appears and there is a beep.

This message appears along with the

warning light.

They indicate that the affected wheel

is punctured or severely underinflated.

Replace it or contact an approved

dealer if it is punctured. Top up the tyre

pressure if the wheel is deflated.

“Check tyre pressure sensors”

A wheel A disappears, the warning

light 4

flashes for several sec-

onds then comes on continuously and

the message “Check tyre pressure sen-

sors” appears.

This message appears along with the

warning light. They indicate that

at least one wheel is not fitted with sen-

sors (e.g. emergency spare wheel).

Otherwise, consult an authorised

dealer.

“Adjust tyre pressure”

A wheel B is shown in orange, the

warning light 4

comes on and

the message “Adjust tyre pressure” ap-

pears.

They indicate that a wheel is deflated.

Check and, if necessary, readjust the

pressures of the four wheels when cold.

The warning light 4

goes off after

a few minutes’ driving.

For your safety, the warning
light

requires you to

stop immediately as soon

as traffic conditions allow.

The sudden loss of pressure in a tyre (burst tyre, etc.) cannot be detected by the

system.

2.25

Tyre repair product and

inflation kit

Because the valves are specially de-

signed, only use equipment approved

by the approved network. Please refer

to “Tyre inflation kit” in Section 5.

Replacing wheels/tyres

This system requires specific equip-

ment (wheels, tyres, hubcaps, etc.).

Please see the information on “Tyres”

in Section 5.

Contact an approved Dealer to fit new

tyres and to find out about available ac-

cessories compatible with the system

and available from your dealer net-

work: the use of any other accessory

could affect the correct operation of the

system or damage a sensor.

Emergency spare wheel

If the vehicle is equipped with an emer-

gency spare wheel, it will not have a

sensor. If the vehicle is fitted with one,

the warning light 4

flashes for

several seconds then comes on con-
tinuously along with the

warn-

ing light, and the message "Check tyre

pressure sensors” appears on the in-

strument panel.

TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

(3/3)

Changing a wheel

The system may take sev-

eral minutes depending on

use for the new wheel po-

sitions and pressures to be recog-

nised; check the tyre pressures after

all operations.

“Tyres location in progress”
This message “Tyres location in

progress” appears when driving if one

or more wheels have been fitted with

sensors not recognised by Renault.
Consult an approved dealer

Readjustment of tyre

pressures

The tyre pressures should be ad-

justed when cold (please refer to the

label located on the edge of the driver’s

door). If the tyre pressures cannot be

checked when the tyres are cold, the

recommended pressures should be in-

creased by 0.2 to 0.3 bar (3 PSI).

Never deflate a hot tyre.

This function is an addi-

tional driving aid.

However, the function is

not intended to replace the

driver. It cannot, therefore, under

any circumstances replace the vig-

ilance or the responsibility of the

driver. Check the tyre pressures, in-

cluding the emergency spare wheel,

once a month.

2.26

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(1/12)

ABS (anti-lock braking

system)

Under heavy braking, the ABS prevents

the wheels from locking, allowing the

stopping distance to be managed and

keeping control of the vehicle.
Under these circumstances, the vehi-

cle can be steered to avoid an obstacle

whilst braking. In addition, this system

can increase stopping distances, parti-

cularly on roads with low surface grip

(wet ground etc.).

You will feel a pulsation through the

brake pedal each time the system is

activated. The ABS does not in any way

improve the vehicle's physical perfor-

mance relating to the road surface and

roadholding. It is still essential to follow

the rules of good driving practice (such

as driving at a safe distance from the

vehicle in front etc.).

– ABS (anti-lock braking system) ;
– ESC (electronic stability control)

with understeer control and trac-

tion control;

–  emergency brake assist;
–  advanced traction control;
–  active emergency braking;
–  driver assistance with a trailer;
–  hill start assistance;
–  rear wheel steering.
Other driving assistance systems are

detailed on the following pages.

In an emergency, apply firm and

continuous pressure to the brake

pedal. There is no need to pump

it repeatedly. The ABS will modu-

late the force applied in the braking

system.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle beha-

viour to be adapted to suit the dri-

ving conditions.
However, the functions do not take

the place of the driver. They do

not increase the vehicle’s limits

and should not encourage you

to drive more quickly. Therefore,

they can under no circumstances

replace the vigilance or responsibi-

lity of the driver when manoeuvring

the vehicle (the driver must always

be ready for sudden incidents which

may occur when driving).

2.27

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(2/12)

Operating faults:

–

and

lit up on the in-

strument panel alongside mes-

sages “Check ABS”, “Check braking

system” and “Check ESC”: indicates

the ABS, ESC and emergency brake

assist are deactivated. Braking is

always enabled;

–

and

lit

up on the instrument panel alongside

the message “Braking system fault”:

this indicates a fault in the braking

system.

In both cases, consult an approved

dealer.

Your braking systems

are partially operational.

However, it is dangerous

to brake suddenly and

it is essential to stop immediately,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Contact an approved dealer.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop imme-

diately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions allow.

Switch off the engine and do not res-

tart it. Contact an approved Dealer.

Renault Espace (2016 year). Instruction - part 8