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General information

1.
Unlocking the doors and luggage compartment.
2.
Locks all the opening elements.
3.
Unlocking the luggage compartment only.
4.
Switching on the lighting remotely.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, you may have a digital key that offers all the functions of the card.
However, if a card has been left inside the vehicle and the doors have been locked with a digital key, all of the card's functions will be inhibited.
For more information DIGITAL KEY.

The card is used for:

Range

Make sure that the correct battery type is being used, and that the battery is in good condition and inserted correctly. Its service life is approximately two years: it should be replaced when the "Keycard Battery Low" message appears on the instrument panel "HANDS-FREE" CARD: BATTERY.

card operating range

This varies according to the surroundings: take care not to accidentally lock or unlock the vehicle by inadvertently pressing the buttons on the card.
Note: if a door or the luggage compartment door is open or not properly shut, the vehicle will not be locked. A beep sounds and the hazard warning lights and side repeaters do not flash.

Interference

Interference by factors in the immediate vicinity (external installations or the use of equipment operating on the same frequency as the card) may disrupt its operation.
Tip
If the battery is flat, you can still lock/unlock and start your vehicle LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS AND DOORSIGNITION-STARTER SWITCH ON A VEHICLE WITH CARD.

"Remote lighting" function

Press button 4 to switch on the dipped beam headlights and the exterior lighting for approximately 20 seconds. This can be used, for example, to identify the vehicle from a distance when parked in a car park.
Press and hold button 4 for approximately two seconds to switch on the exterior lighting and emit a sound.
Note: press button 4 again to switch off the lighting.
Tip
Recommendations
Avoid leaving the card in hot, cold or humid areas.
Do not keep the card in a place where it could be bent or damaged accidentally, such as in a back pocket of a garment.
Tip
Replacement: need for an additional card
If you lose your card or require another, you can obtain one from an approved Dealer.
If a card is replaced, it will be necessary to take the vehicle and all its cards to an approved Dealer to initialise the system.
You may use up to four cards per vehicle.
WARNING
Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient 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.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Fitting a hand strap 7

Slide the rear casing 5 downwards while pressing on area A.
Insert the hand strap into the component 8 and pass the end of the strap through the buckle.
Position the strap at the opening 6 and close the casing.
Note: check that the diameter of the hand strap cord 7 fits the opening 6.

Use

Depending on the vehicle, there are two or three ways to unlock/lock the vehicle:
  • in "hands-free" mode, when approaching and moving away from the vehicle;
  • using the card in remote control mode.

Deactivating/activating the "hands-free" mode

Depending on the vehicle, you can activate or deactivate unlocking when approaching the vehicle and locking when moving away.
You can also deactivate/activate the sound signal that is emitted upon locking when moving away from the vehicle VEHICLE SETTINGS PERSONALISATION MENU.
Tip
Do not store the card anywhere it may come into contact with other electronic equipment (computer, phone etc.) as this could hinder its operation.
WARNING
Never leave your vehicle with the card inside.
WARNING
Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient 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.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

"Hands-free" unlocking when approaching the vehicle

With the card in the access zone 1, the vehicle will be unlocked. Unlocking is indicated by one flash of the hazard warning lights and the indicator lights.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, the door mirrors fold in/out automatically when the vehicle is locked/unlocked REAR VIEW MIRRORS.

"Hands-free" locking when moving away from the vehicle

With the card on you and the doors and luggage compartment door closed, move away from the vehicle: it will be locked automatically as soon as you leave the access zone 1.
Note: the distance at which the vehicle locks depends on the surroundings.
To confirm that the vehicle has been locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and then stay on for approximately four seconds accompanied by a beep.
If the card has been within the detection zone 1 for approximately 15 minutes, remote locking is deactivated. To lock the vehicle, press the button 3.
The vehicle cannot be remotely locked if the card is within the zone 2.

Special features of the unlocking system

Under certain circumstances, unlocking when approaching the vehicle is deactivated:
  • if the vehicle has not been used for eight days;
  • if the card remains close to vehicle zone 1 during approximately five minutes after the vehicle has been locked;
  • after several passes in the vicinity of zone 1without the doors having been unlocked.
Use the card as a remote control to unlock the vehicle and reactivate the mode.

Special features relating to "hands-free" locking

After locking in "hands-free" mode, you have to wait approximately three seconds to be able to unlock the vehicle again. During these three seconds, the door handles can be tried to make sure that the vehicle is locked properly.
Note: if a door or the luggage compartment door is open or not properly shut, the vehicle will not be locked. A beep sounds and the hazard warning lights and side repeaters do not flash.

Using the card as a remote control

Unlocking with the card
Press the button 5.
Unlocking is indicated by one flash of the hazard warning lights and the indicator lights.
Tip
The card buttons are deactivated when the engine is running.
Locking using the card
With the doors and luggage compartment door closed, press button 3: the vehicle will be locked.
To confirm that the vehicle has been locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and then stay on for approximately four seconds.
Depending on the vehicle, pressing the button 3 twice locks the vehicle and enables the closure of the front and rear windows.
Note:
  • the maximum distance at which the vehicle locks depends on the surroundings;
  • if a door or the boot is open or not properly shut, locking is not carried out. A beep sounds and the hazard warning lights and side repeaters do not flash.
With the engine running, if a door is opened and closed and the card is no longer in zone 2, the "Keycard Not Detected" message indicates that the card is not inside the vehicle. This will, for example, prevent you from driving away after dropping off a passenger who has kept the card on them.
The warning disappears when the card is detected again.

Unlocking the luggage compartment only

Press and hold button 4. The boot opens slightly.

Deadlocking

If the vehicle is equipped with a deadlocking function, this allows you to lock the opening elements and to prevent the doors from being unlocked using the interior handles (for example, by breaking the window and then trying to open the door from the inside).
WARNING
Never use deadlocking if someone is still inside the vehicle.

To activate deadlocking

Press button 2 twice in quick succession.
Locking is confirmed by two slow flashes and three quick flashes of the hazard warning lights and side repeaters.
Depending on the vehicle, the door mirrors may fold in automatically when the vehicle is locked REAR VIEW MIRRORS.

To deactivate deadlocking

Press button 1 once.
The hazard warning lights flash once to indicate that the doors have been unlocked.

"Hands-free" card: battery

Replacing the battery

When the "Keycard Battery Low" message appears on the instrument panel, replace the card battery:
  • slide the rear casing 1 downwards while pressing on area A;
  • remove the battery cover 2;
  • remove the battery by pressing on one side and lifting the other;
  • replace it according to the direction and template shown inside the cover.
To refit, proceed in the reverse order then press one of the buttons on the card four times while you are near the vehicle: the next time the vehicle is started, the message will disappear.
Check that the cover is clipped shut.
Note: when replacing the battery, do not touch the electronic circuit or contacts on the card.
Tip
The batteries are available from approved Dealers, and their service life approximately two years. Check that there is no dye on the battery: risk of an incorrect electrical contact.
WARNING
When they need to be replaced, be sure to use the same or equivalent type of battery (consult an Approved Dealer).
WARNING
When replacing:
  • make sure that the batteries are correctly inserted.
Risk of explosion.
  • if the flap does not close correctly, do not use and keep out of reach of children.

Operating faults

If the battery is too weak to ensure correct operation, you will still be able to start and lock/unlock the vehicle LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS AND DOORS.
Tip
Do not throw away your used batteries as rubbish. Take them to an approved dealer or consult your local authority for information on appropriate recycling facilities.
WARNING
Precautions relating to batteries:
  • keep batteries (new or used) out of reach of children;
  • do not swallow batteries;
Risk of chemical burns which may lead to death.
  • if ingested or inserted into any part of the body, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Renault hands-free card