Renault Espace, Driver'S Handbook Manual, Page: 115 / 314

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, de-
press the brake or clutch pedal and
press 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.
2
1
Special features
– If one of starting conditions is not ap-
plied, the message “Press brake +
START” or “Press 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.