Renault Master (2018 year). Instruction

2.4

For manual gearboxes:

– the gearbox is in neutral;

and

– the clutch pedal is released.

If warning light



flashes, this

means that the clutch pedal is not suf-

ficiently released.

and

– the vehicle speed is less than ap-

proximately 2 mph (3 km/h).

The engine will restart when you press

the clutch pedal and move into gear.
For all vehicles:

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

(1/3)

Do not drive off when the

engine is on standby (warn-

ing light



is displayed

on the instrument panel).

If you get out of the vehicle, a beep

notifies you that the engine is on

standby and has not been switched

off.

This system enables a reduced fuel

consumption and lower greenhouse

gas emissions.

The system is activated 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 sequential gearbox:

– the gearbox is in position A, Mor 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 stalls while the system

is in operation, pressing the clutch

pedal right down will start it again.

Before leaving the vehicle,

the engine must be stopped

and not put on standby

(please see the information

on “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

2.5

Preventing the engine from

standing by

In certain situations, such as negotiat-

ing a crossroads for instance, it is pos-

sible (with the system activated) to keep

the engine running so as to be ready to

move off quickly.
SEQUENTIAL gearbox
Keep the vehicle stationary without

pressing too hard on the brake pedal.
Manual gearbox
Keep the clutch pedal pressed right

down.

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(2/3)

Conditions for coming out of

engine standby

For sequential gearbox:

– the brake pedal is released, position

A or M engaged, or;

– the brake pedal is released, position

N engaged and the handbrake off,

or;

– or the brake pedal is pressed again,

with position P engaged or position

N engaged with the parking brake

applied or;

– position R is engaged or;

– the accelerator pedal is pressed.
For manual gearboxes:

– the gearbox is in neutral and the

clutch pedal is slightly depressed, or

– the engine is in gear and the clutch

pedal is pressed right down.

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 outdoor temperature is too low or

too high (less than around 0 °C or

higher than around 35 °C);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the difference between the vehicle

interior temperature and the auto-

matic climate control instruction is

too high;

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the engine coolant temperature is

too low;

– automatic particle filter cleaning is

underway;

– the “Fast Idle Speed” function is acti-

vated (please refer to the information

on “Fast Idle Speed” in section 2);

– ...

Warning light



is displayed on the

instrument panel. This notifies you that

the engine is on standby.

To fill up with fuel, the engine must

be stopped (and not on standby):

stop the engine (Please See

“Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

2.6

STOP AND START FUNCTION

(3/3)

Special note: depending on the vehi-

cle, for some of these conditions the

automatic restarting of the engine is in-

hibited if a door is open.

Deactivating, activating the

function

Press 1 to deactivate the function.

Warning light 2 in the switch lights up.
Pressing this again will reactivate the

system. Warning light 2 in switch 1

goes out.

The system is automatically reacti-

vated each time the vehicle is started

(see “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Operating faults

If warning light 2 lights up without press-

ing switch 1, the system is deactivated.
Please consult an authorised dealer.

Before leaving the vehicle,

the engine must be stopped

and not put on standby

(please see the information

on “Starting, stopping the engine” in

Section 2).

Special feature of the automatic

engine re-start
Under certain conditions, the engine

can restart on its own in order to guar-

antee 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 35 °C);

– the “Clear View” function is activated

(please see “Automatic Climate

Control” in Section 3);

– the battery is not sufficiently charged;
– the vehicle speed is above 7 km/h

(downhill slope, etc.);

– repeated pressing on the brake

pedal or braking system require-

ment;

– on vehicles fitted with a manual gear-

box, engine restarting may be inter-

rupted if the clutch pedal is released

too quickly while a gear is engaged;

– ...

2.7

SPECIAL FEATURES OF DIESEL VERSIONS

Precautions to be taken in

winter

To avoid any faults in icy weather:

– make sure that the battery is always

fully charged;

– always keep the diesel tank rela-

tively full to prevent water vapour

condensing in it and accumulating at

the bottom of the tank.

Diesel engine speed

Diesel engines are fitted with an injec-

tion pump with an electronic regulator

which prevents overrevving of the

engine irrespective of the gear en-

gaged.

If the

and

warning lights

come on, consult an approved dealer

as soon as possible.
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.

Running out of fuel

You may start the engine normally after

refilling the fuel tank even if you have

completely run out of fuel, provided

that the battery is fully charged.

However, if the engine does not start

after a few seconds and several at-

tempts, refer to the information on the

“Fuel tank” in Section 1.

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.

2.8

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(1/4)

Fuel consumption is accredited in ac-

cordance with a standard regulatory

method. Identical for all manufactu-

rers, 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 fol-

lowing 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 journey record and eco-driving

advice via the multimedia display;

– ECO mode – activated by the ECO

button.

If fitted on the vehicle, the navigation

system provides additional information.

Gear change indicator 1

and 2

(depending on vehicle)
To obtain optimum consumption levels,

a warning light on the instrument panel

lets you know the best time to move

up a gear, or down a gear for vehicles

where this is fitted:

move up a gear;

‰

move down a gear.

2.9

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/4)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which op-

timises fuel consumption. It acts on

certain power consuming systems in

the vehicle (heating, air conditioning,

power-assisted steering, etc.) and on

certain driving actions (acceleration,

gear changing, cruise control, deceler-

ation, etc.).

Activating the function
Press switch 4.
The warning light in the 4 switch lights

up.
While driving, it is possible to leave the

ECO mode temporarily in order to im-

prove engine performance.
Depress the accelerator pedal firmly

and fully.
ECO mode is reactivated when you

take pressure off the accelerator pedal.

Disabling the function
Press switch 4.
The indicator light in the switch 4 goes

out.

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 evaluate your performance.

For more information, please see the

multimedia system instructions.

Journey record

Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 3, 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.

2.10

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.

– Sporty driving uses a lot of fuel: drive

with a light right foot.

– Do not overrev the engine in the in-

termediate gears.

You should always use the highest

gear possible.

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(3/4)

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

– 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 the level. Keep

your foot in the same position on the

accelerator pedal.

– Double declutching and accelerating

before switching off are unnecessary

in modern vehicles.

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

2.11

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(4/4)

Advice on use
– Favour 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 condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase in fuel consumption (es-

pecially in urban conditions) when

it is used. For vehicles fitted with

manual air conditioning, switch off

the system when it is not required.
Advice for reducing consumption

and therefore helping 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.

– When towing a caravan, fit a wind

deflector and adjust it carefully.

Tyres
– An underinflated tyre increases fuel

consumption.

– The use of non-recommended tyres

can increase fuel consumption.

2.12

MAINTENANCE AND ANTIPOLLUTION ADVICE

Your vehicle complies with criteria for

recycling and recovering vehicles at the

end of their service life, which entered

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 reproc-

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

consumption and initial settings, your

vehicle also conforms to current anti-

pollution regulations. The manufac-

turer is actively striving to reduce pol-

lutant 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 main-

tained and used correctly.

Maintenance

It is important to remember that failure to

respect antipollution regulations could

lead to legal action being taken against

the vehicle owner. In addition, replacing

engine, fuel supply system and exhaust

components with parts other than those

originally recommended by the manu-

facturer may alter your vehicle so that

it no longer complies with antipollution

regulations.
Have your vehicle adjusted and

checked by an approved 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

– Air filter, diesel filter: a choked el-

ement will reduce efficiency. It must

be replaced.

– Idle speed: this does not require ad-

justment.

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 sub-

stances may be released into the at-

mosphere 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

your approved dealer as soon as

possible.



Refer to the information on

«Additive tank» in Section 1.

2.13

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 of

the manufacturer 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).

2.14

GEAR LEVER

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear

With the vehicle stationary, move the

gear lever into neutral then into reverse.

Follow the grid drawn on gear knob 1,

lift ring 2 against the gear knob to select

reverse gear.

The reversing lights will come on as

soon as reverse gear is selected (with

the ignition on).
Vehicles with sequential gear-

box: refer to the information on the

“Sequential gearbox” in Section 2.

An impact to the underside

of the vehicle (e.g.: striking

a post, raised kerb or other

street furniture) may result

in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: de-

formation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

2.15

Handbrake

To apply:

Pull upwards, check that the vehicle is

properly immobilised.

To release:

Pull the lever up slightly, press button 1

and then lower the lever to the floor.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

When the vehicle is

stopped, depending on the

gradient and/or the vehicle

load, it may be necessary to

apply the handbrake by at least two

further notches and engage a gear

or reverse).

An impact to the underside

of the vehicle (e.g.: striking

a post, raised kerb or other

street furniture) may result

in damage to the vehicle (e.g.: de-

formation of an axle).
To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Pull-up handbrake

(depending on the vehicle)

To release
Press button 3 and pull lever 2 upwards

then place it in a horizontal position.

To apply
Pull lever 2 upwards then release it. It

returns to the horizontal position.

HANDBRAKE

2.16

DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(1/8)

Operating faults:

–

and

lit up on the in-

strument panel accompanied by the

messages “CHECK ABS”, “check

braking system” and “CHECK ESC”:

the ABS, the ESC and the emer-

gency brake assist are disabled.

Braking is always enabled;

–

and

lit on the instrument panel accom-

panied by the message “BRAKING

FAULT”: this indicates a fault with

the braking system.

In both cases, please consult an

Authorised Dealer.

Anti-lock braking system

(ABS)

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, par-

ticularly 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 per-

formance relating to the road surface

and road-holding. 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.).

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.

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.

Depending on the vehicle, this is com-

posed of:
– anti-lock braking system (ABS);
– electronic stability program (ESC)

with understeer control and trac-

tion control;

–  driver assistance with a trailer;
–  emergency brake assist;
–  active emergency braking;
– grip control;
–  hill start assistance.
Other driving assistance systems are

detailed on the following pages.

2.17

Operating faults
When the system detects an operating

fault the message “CHECK ESC” and

warning light

and



appear

on the instrument panel. In this case,

the ESC and traction control system

are deactivated.

Consult an approved dealer.

Electronic stability program

(ESC) with understeer control

and traction control

Electronic stability control ESC
This system helps you to keep control

of the vehicle in critical driving condi-

tions (avoiding an obstacle, loss of grip

on a bend, etc.).

Operating principle
A sensor in the steering wheel detects

the direction selected by the driver.
Other sensors throughout the vehicle

measure the actual direction.
The system compares driver input to

the actual trajectory of the vehicle and

corrects the trajectory if necessary by

controlling the braking of certain wheels

and/or engine power. In the event that

the system is engaged, indicator light



flashes on the instrument panel.

DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(2/8)

Understeer control
This system optimises the action of the

ESC in the case of pronounced under-

steer (loss of front axle road holding).

Traction control
This system helps to limit wheelspin of

the drive wheels and to control the ve-

hicle when pulling away accelerating or

decelerating.
Operating principle
Using the wheel sensors, the system

measures and compares the speed of

the drive wheels at all times and slows

down their over-rotation. If a wheel is

starting to slip, the system brakes au-

tomatically until the drive supplied be-

comes compatible with the level of grip

under the wheel again.
The system also adjusts the engine

speed to the grip available under the

wheels, independently of the pressure

exerted on the accelerator pedal.

These functions are an ad-

ditional aid in the event of

critical driving conditions,

enabling the vehicle behav-

iour to be adapted to suit the driving

conditions.
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 vigi-

lance or responsibility of the driver

when manoeuvring the vehicle (the

driver must always be ready for

sudden incidents which may occur

when driving).

2.18

DRIVING CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(3/8)

Emergency brake assist

This system supplements the ABS

and helps reduce vehicle stopping dis-

tances.

Operating principle

The system is for detecting an emer-

gency braking situation. In this case,

the braking assistance immediately de-

velops maximum power and may trig-

ger ABS regulation.

ABS braking is maintained as long as

the brake pedal is applied.

Hazard warning lights switching on

Depending on the vehicle, these may

light up in the event of sudden decel-

eration.

Operating faults

When the system detects an operat-

ing fault the message “CHECK ABS”

appears on the instrument panel along
with the

warning light.

Consult an approved dealer.

Driver assistance with a

trailer

This system helps to maintain control

over the vehicle while using a trailer.

It detects shaking caused by towing a

trailer under certain driving conditions.

Operating conditions

– The towbar must be approved by an

authorised dealer;

– the harness must be approved by an

authorised dealer;

– the towbar must be connected to the

vehicle.

Operating principle

The function stabilises the vehicle by:

– asymmetric braking of the front

wheels to reduce shaking caused by

the trailer;

– braking of all four wheels and limita-

tion on engine torque to reduce the

vehicle speed until the shaking has

stopped.

Warning light



flashes on the in-

strument panel to inform the driver.

Active emergency braking

Using the sensor 1, the system calcu-

lates the distance separating the vehi-

cle from the one in front and alerts the

driver if there is a risk of a front-end col-

lision. The driver can then brake the ve-

hicle to limit the damage arising from a

collision.
Note: Make sure that the sensor 1 is

not obscured (by dirt, mud, snow, etc.).

2.19

DRIVER CORRECTION DEVICES AND AIDS

(4/8)

Pressing and holding one of the but-

tons 3 or 4 again will reactivate the

system. The message “AEBS ACTIVE”

is displayed and the



indicator

light goes out on the instrument panel.
This system is reactivated each time

the ignition is switched on.

Conditions for non-activation of the

system
The system cannot be activated:
– when the gear lever is in neutral;
– when the parking brake is activated;
– while cornering.

Operation
While driving (at speeds of between

about 9 and 62 mph (15 and 100 km/h)),

if there is a risk of collision with the ve-

hicle in front, the warning light



will flash on the instrument panel in red

and a beep will sound.
If the driver depresses the brake pedal

and the system still detects a collision

risk, the warning light



continues

to flash on the instrument panel, ac-

companied by a beep, until the system

no longer detects any risk of collision.
If the driver fails to react following

an alert of an imminent collision, the

system activates the brakes.

The system only detects vehicles

driving in the same direction of traf-

fic. The system cannot detect mo-

torcycles because of the difficulty in

forecasting their trajectory.

Activating/deactivating the system

With the vehicle stationary and the ig-

nition on:

– repeatedly press button 3 or 4 to

select the “AEBS ACTIVE” function

on the display 2;

– press and hold button 3 or 4 for

around 3 seconds to deactivate

the system. The message “AEBS

DEACTIVATED” will be displayed

and the



indicator light on the

instrument panel will light up and

stay on to confirm the deactivation of

the system.

Renault Master (2018 year). Instruction - part 8