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Renault Scenic (2018 year). Instruction - part 9

2.16

The “Hybrid Assist” system uses an

electric motor to improve performance

of the combustion engine (acceleration,

starting on a slope etc.). The vehicle

has more acceleration torque available

while consuming less fuel.

Batteries

Your electric vehicle has two types of

battery:

– a 48 V traction battery;

– secondary 12 V battery.

“48 volt” traction battery

Located under the rear floor, this bat-

tery stores the energy recovered during

phases of deceleration. This energy is

used by the hybrid system to provide

additional torque to the combustion

engine.

“HYBRID ASSIST" SYSTEM: introduction

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Secondary 12V battery
The 12 V battery supplies the energy

required to operate vehicle equipment

(lights, windscreen wipers, ABS etc).

Please see the information under

“12 volt battery” in Section 4.

“48 volt” electrical circuit

The 48 V electrical circuit is denoted

by orange cables and parts bearing the
symbol

ṑ

All interventions or modi-

fications to the vehicle’s

48 volt electrical system

(components, cables, con-

nectors, traction battery) are strictly

prohibited due to the risks this may

present to your safety. Call an ap-

proved Dealer.
Risk of electric shock.

The A symbol denotes the electrical

elements of your vehicle which may

present health risks.

The traction battery does

not require any mainte-

nance. You should not open

it or add any fluid.

Risk of electric shock.

2.17

“HYBRID ASSIST" SYSTEM: introduction

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Indicator of power

consumption/recovery

The indicator 6 allows you to find the

current consumption or recovery of

electrical energy of the 48 volt traction

battery.

“Energy recovery” zone A
When driving, if you lift your foot off the

accelerator pedal or apply the brake,

the electric motor generates electrical

current during deceleration, and this

energy is used to slow down the vehicle

and recharge the 48 V traction battery.

“Neutral” zone 0
The 48 volt traction battery does not re-

cover and does not consume any elec-

trical energy.

The display of this information de-

pends on the vehicle.

“Assistance” zone B

The 48 volt traction battery supplies the

electrical energy required for the motor

to reduce fuel consumption.

“Full power” zone C

While driving, the full power of the

motor is triggered when you go past the

resistance point as you depress the ac-

celerator.

This zone indicates significant con-

sumption of electrical energy. The

wheel 7 is displayed on the instrument

panel to inform you that maximum

power is being supplied to the motor to

increase the engine torque.

2.18

Operating faults

– If the

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warning light on the in-

strument panel comes on, this indi-

cates that an operating fault has oc-

curred in the system. The operation

of the vehicle is still maintained;

–

and

lit up on the in-

strument panel accompanied by the

message “Electric failure DANGER”

indicates a system fault.

For approximately 30 seconds,

the

warning light lights up

on the instrument panel accompa-

nied by the message “Electric failure

DANGER”.

Over the following 30 seconds, the

vehicle progressively loses power

from its combustion engine.

Approximately two minutes after the

first time the warning appears, the

vehicle speed is limited to 4.34 mph

(7 km/h) approximately.

In all cases, please consult an

Authorised Dealer.

Warning light

re-

quires you to stop immedi-

ately, for your own safety,

as soon as traffic conditions

allow. Switch off the engine and do

not restart it. Contact an approved

Dealer.

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2.19

“HYBRID ASSIST” SYSTEM: important recommendations

Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to a risk of fire, serious injury

or electric shocks.

In the event of an accident or impact

Never touch the “48 volt” components or orange cables which are exposed and visible inside or outside the vehicle.

Risk of electric shock.
In the event of serious damage to the 48 V traction battery, leaks may occur:

– never touch any liquids (fluids etc.) coming from the 48 V traction battery;

– in the event of contact with the body, wash the affected area with plenty of water and consult a doctor as soon as possible.

In the event of fire

In the event of fire, make everyone evacuate the vehicle immediately and contact the emergency services, informing them that

this is an electric vehicle.

Only use extinguishing agents ABC or BC that are permitted for use with electrical fires. Do not use water or other extinguish-

ing agents.

In the event of damage to the electrical circuit, please call an authorised dealer.

Washing the vehicle

Never wash the engine compartment, the “48 volt” components and the orange cables with a high pressure washer.

This risks damaging the electric circuit.

Never wash the luggage compartment or the rear bench seat with a water jet or high pressure washer.

This risks damaging the electric circuit.

Risk of fire if water leaks into the 48 volt traction battery.

2.20

To apply:
Pull lever 3 upwards. Check that the

vehicle is immobilised. The warning

light

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on the instrument panel will

come on.

Gear lever

Selecting reverse gear
Vehicles with a manual gearbox:

follow the grid pictured on the knob 1

and lift the ring against the gear lever

knob to select reverse.
Vehicles with automatic gear-

box: 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.

GEAR LEVER/HANDBRAKE

Note: depending on the vehicle, if the

dipped beam headlights are on, the

front fog lights come on simultaneously

when reverse gear is selected.

Handbrake

To release

Pull the lever 3 up slightly, press

button 2 and then lower the lever to the

floor.

The warning light

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on the instru-

ment panel will go out.

The red warning light on the instrument

panel will come on if you are driving

with an incorrectly released handbrake.

When stationary, and de-

pending on the slope and/or

vehicle load, it may be nec-

essary to pull up the hand-

brake at least two extra notches and

engage a gear (1

or reverse gear)

for vehicles with a manual gearbox

or position P for vehicles with an au-

tomatic gearbox.

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 an axle).

To avoid any risk of accident, have

your vehicle checked by an ap-

proved Dealer.

Make sure that the hand-

brake is properly released

when driving (red indicator

light off), otherwise over-

heating, or even damage, may

occur.

2.21

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;

– for vehicles not fitted with Stop and

Start, with the engine switched off

(e.g when the engine stalls): when a

front door is opened.

In this case, pull and release switch 3 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 electronic parking brake immobi-

lises the vehicle when the engine is

switched off by pressing the engine

start/stop button 1 or turning the ig-

nition key (key in 2 “ON” 2 posi-

tion).
In all other circumstances, for example

stalling of the engine or placing of

the engine on standby by the Stop

and Start function (refer to the informa-

tion on the “Stop and Start” function in

Section 2), the electronic parking brake

is not applied automatically. Manual

mode must be used.

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

cator light 4 goes out several minutes

after the assisted parking brake has

been applied and indicator light

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goes out when the vehicle is locked.

Before leaving the vehicle,

check that the electronic

parking brake is fully ap-

plied. Warning light 4 on

switch 3 and warning light

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on the instrument panel light up to

show that the parking brake is ap-

plied but go out when the doors are

locked.

2.22

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

(2/3)

For vehicles fitted with the Stop and

Start function, with the engine on

standby, the electronic parking brake is

automatically activated if the driver un-

fastens their seat belt or opens the driv-

er's door or gets out of their seat.

Brief stop

To apply the electronic parking brake

manually (when stopping at a red light,

or stopping when the engine is running,

etc.): pull and release the switch 3. The

brake is released as soon as the vehi-

cle is started up again.

Special cases

To park on a slope or while towing a

trailer, for example, pull switch 3 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 si-

multaneously depressing the brake

pedal and the switch 3, stop the

engine (do not put it on standby for

vehicles fitted with Stop and Start);

– in gear, release the brake pedal and

switch 3.

Manual operation

You can control the electronic parking

brake manually.

Applying the electronic parking

brake

Pull switch 3. Warning light 4 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 3: indicator

lights 4 and

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go out.

Special feature related to

the Stop and Start function:

if the driver's seat is unfas-

tened before the engine

goes into standby due to the Stop

and Start function, make sure that

the parking brake is applied: the

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indicator light on the instru-

ment panel confirms this. Risk of

loss of immobilisation.

2.23

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE

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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

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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.

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 selec-

tor lever to position P and

switching off the engine.

This is because when the vehicle is

stationary with the engine running

and a gear engaged, the vehicle

may begin to move.
There is a risk of accidents.

If no lights or sounds are ap-

parent, this indicates a fault

in the instrument panel. This

indicates that it is essential

to stop immediately (as soon as traf-

fic conditions allow). Ensure that the

vehicle is correctly immobilised and

contact an approved Dealer.

In the event of message

“Electric failure DANGER”

or “Check battery”, manu-

ally activate the electronic

parking brake by pulling switch 3 (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.

2.24

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO DRIVING

(1/6)

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 with ECO zone;

– 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 A

or B

Depending on the vehicle, the informa-

tion display can be organised and cus-

tomised based on the instrument panel

customisation style selected from the

multimedia screen.

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

timise fuel consumption under most cir-

cumstances.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(2/6)

Gear change indicator 2
To obtain optimum 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;

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move down a gear.

If you regularly follow this indicator, you

will reduce your vehicle’s fuel consump-

tion.

Special feature on vehicles equipped

with the “Hybrid Assist” system
The most suitable gear 3 is displayed

on the instrument panel.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(3/6)

On the multifunction screen

Journey record
Once the engine is switched off, you

will see “Journey record” displayed on

the screen 5, 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 4
Informs you about the driving style

adopted in real time. This is shown by

indicator light 4.
The more petals there are on indica-

tor 4, the smoother and more economi-

cal your driving.
If you regularly monitor this indicator,

you will reduce your vehicle’s fuel con-

sumption.
To activate/deactivate the driving style

indicator, please see the multimedia

system instructions.

2.27

DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(4/6)

ECO mode

ECO mode is a function which opti-

mises fuel consumption. It acts upon

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.).
Limiting acceleration enables low fuel

consumption in urban and surrounding

areas. When ECO mode is in use, it is

normal to notice a change in the heat-

ing level.

Activating the function
The function can be activated:

– by pressing switch 6.

– by pressing the switch 7 (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

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comes on on

the instrument panel to confirm activa-

tion.

Disabling the function
Press switch 6.

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.

2.28

Driving advice and 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

(5/6)

– Bad weather, flooded roads:

Do not drive through

floods if the water is

above the lower edge of

the wheel rims.

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DRIVING ADVICE, ECO-DRIVING

(6/6)

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 condi-

tioning, it is normal to observe an

increase 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.

2.30

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 fail-

ure to respect anti-pollution 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 sub-

stances may be released into the at-

mosphere or damage may occur.

This indicator light on the in-

strument panel indicates pos-

sible 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.

2.31

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).

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