2024 Renault Austral Owner’s Manual
Nonetheless, it is projected that the 2024 Renault Austral will be a noteworthy addition to the brand’s roster of compact SUVs, demonstrating its dedication to contemporary and innovation. The Austral is anticipated to combine efficiency and performance with cutting-edge powertrain options, including as hybrid or mild-hybrid systems, and modern design elements. With a focus on comfort and connectivity, a cutting-edge infotainment system, and a number of driver-assistance functions, it is probably equipped with the newest technology available in cars. Designed to appeal to both families and people looking for an attractive and adaptable SUV, the Austral is poised to represent Renault’s future concept for small SUVs by fusing functionality with a hint of style.
SIDE PROTECTION DEVICES
Side Airbag
This airbag may be fitted to each of the front seats and is activated at the sides of the seats (door side) to protect the occupants in the event of a severe side impact.
Curtain Airbag
This is an airbag fitted along the upper sides of the vehicle – they inflate along the front and rear door side windows to protect the passengers in the event of a severe side impact.
Warning relating to the side airbag
- Fitting seat covers: seats equipped with an airbag require covers specifically designed for your vehicle. Contact an approved dealer to find out if these covers are available. The use of any covers other than those designed for your vehicle (including those designed for another vehicle) may affect the operation of the airbag and reduce your protection.
- Do not place any accessories, objects or even pets between the seatback, the door and the internal fittings. Do not cover the seatback with any items such as clothes or accessories. This may prevent the air bag from operating correctly or cause injury when the airbag is deployed.
- No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on the seat or internal fittings, except by qualified personnel from an approved Dealer.
- This airbag operates through slits in the front seatbacks (door side): never insert any objects in these slits.
ADDITIONAL METHODS OF RESTRAINT
All of the warnings below are given so that the airbag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when it inflates. The airbag is designed to complement the action of the seat belt. Both the airbag and the seat belt are integral parts of the same protection system. It is therefore essential to wear seat belts at all times. If seat belts are not worn, the oc- cupants are exposed to the risk of serious injury in the event of an accident. It may also increase the risk of minor su- perficial injuries occurring when the airbag is deployed, although such minor injuries are always possible with airbags.
If the vehicle should overturn or in the event of a rear impact, however severe, the pretensioners and airbags are not always triggered. Impacts to the underside of the vehicle, e.g. from pavements, potholes or stones, can all trigger these systems.
- No work or modification whatsoever may be carried out on any part of the airbag system (airbags, pretensioners, computer, wiring harness, etc.), except by qualified Network personnel.
- To ensure that the system is in good working order and to avoid accidental triggering of the system which may cause injury, only qualified Network personnel may work on the airbag system.
- As a safety precaution, have the airbag system checked if your vehicle has been involved in an accident, or is stolen or broken into.
- When selling or lending the vehicle, inform the user of these points and hand over this handbook with the vehicle.
- When scrapping your vehicle, contact your approved Dealer for disposal of the gas generator(s).
CHILD SAFETY: General information Carrying children
Please ensure that you comply with the legislation of your country. Children, and adults, must be correctly seated and strapped in for all journeys. The children being carried in your vehi-cle are your responsibility. A child is not a miniature adult. Children are at risk of specific injuries as their muscles and bones have not yet fin-ished growing. The seat belt alone would not provide suitable protection. Use an approved child seat and ensure you use it correctly.
A collision at 30 mph (50 km/h) is the same as fall-ing a distance of 10 metres. Transporting a child without a restraint is the equivalent of allow-ing him or her to play on a fourth-floor balcony without railings.
Never travel with a child held in your arms. In the event of an accident, you will not be able to keep hold of the child, even if you yourself are wearing a seat belt. If your vehicle has been involved in a road accident, replace the child seat and have the seat belts and ISOFIX anchorage points checked. Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on 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 by 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.
Using a child seat
The level of protection offered by the child seat depends on its ability to re- strain your child and on its installation. Incorrect installation compromises the protection it offers the child in the event of harsh braking or an impact. Before purchasing a child seat, check that it complies with the regulations for the country you are in and that it can be fitted in your vehicle. Consult an ap-proved dealer to find out which seats are recommended for your vehicle. Before fitting a child seat, read the manual and respect its instructions. If you experience any difficulties during installation, contact the manufacturer of the equipment. Keep the instructions with the seat.
Set a good example by always fas-tening your seat belt and teaching your child:
- to strap themselves in correctly;
- to always get in and out of the car at the kerb, away from busy trafic.
Do not use a second-hand child seat or one without an instruction manual. Check that there are no objects in the vicinity of the child seat which could impede its operation. Never leave a child unat-tended in the vehicle. Check that your child is always strapped in and that the belt or safety harness used is correctly set and adjusted. Avoid wearing bulky clothing which could cause the belts to slacken. Never let your child put their head or arms out of the window. Check that the child is in the correct position for the entire journey, espe-cially if asleep.
Rear-facing child seats
A baby’s head is, proportionally, heavier than that of an adult and its neck is very fragile. Transport the child in this po- sition for as long as possible (until the age of 2 at the very least). It supports both the head and the neck. Choose a bucket type seat for best side protection and change it as soon as the child’s head is higher than the shell.
Forward-facing child seats
Up to 18 kg or 4 years, the child may travel on a forward-facing seat. Choose your seat according the child’s size: their head and abdomen are the areas which must be most protected. A for- ward-facing child seat which is firmly attached to the vehicle will reduce the risk of impact to the head. Ensure your child travels in a forward-facing seat with a harness for as long as their size permits. Choose a bucket type seat for optimum side protection.
Booster cushions
From 15 kg or 4 years, the child can travel using a booster seat, which will enable the seat belt to be adapted to suit his/her size and shape. The booster seat cushion must be fitted with guides to position the seat belt on the child’s thighs rather than the stomach. It is recommended that you use a seat- back fitted with a belt strap guide which can be adjusted in terms of height to position the seat belt in the centre of the shoulder. It must never rest on the neck or on the arm.
Choose a bucket type seat for optimum side protection.
There are two ways of attaching child seats: via the seat belt or using the ISOFIX system.
Attachment via the seat belt
The seat belt must be adjusted to ensure that it is effective in the event of harsh braking or an impact. Ensure that the strap paths indicated by the child seat manufacturer are re- spected. Always check that the seat belt is cor- rectly fastened by pulling it up, then pulling it out fully whilst pressing on the child seat. Check that the seat is correctly held by moving it from side to side and back to front: the seat should remain firmly fixed. Check that the child seat has not been installed at an angle and that it is not resting against a window.
In the front seat
The laws concerning children travel- ling in the front passenger seat differ in every country. Consult the legislation in force and follow the indications on the diagram on the following page.
Before fitting a child seat in this seat (if authorised):
- lower the seat belt as far as possible;
- move the seat as far back as possi- ble;
- gently tilt the seatback away from vertical (approximately 25°);
- on equipped vehicles, raise the seat base as far as possible.
After installing the child seat, when this is possible, you can move the vehi- cle seat forward if necessary (so as to leave enough space in the rear seats for passengers or other child seats). For a rear-facing child seat, do not let it touch the dashboard or move it to the furthest forward position. Do not change other settings after in- stalling the child seat.
In the rear side seat
A carrycot can be installed across the vehicle and will take up at least two seats. Position the child with his or her feet nearest the door.
Move the front seat as far forward as possible to install a rear-facing child seat, then move back the seat in front as far as it will go, although without al- lowing it to come into contact with the child seat.
For the safety of the child in the for- ward-facing position:
- move the relevant seat backwards as far as possible;
- move the seat in front of the child forwards, and set the position of the seatback to avoid contact between the seat and the child’s legs.
Head-up display 18
The display details driving and navigation information from the instrument panel and the multimedia screen. The information is projected onto the wind- screen. If fitted to the vehicle, this is activated when the engine is started and is deactivated when the engine is switched off. Refer to the multimedia instructions to access the head-up display settings.
Adjusting the display information height
Depending on your driving position, you can raise or lower the information on the display. You can also slightly rotate the projected image.
Adjusting the display brightness
The brightness varies automatically according to the light level outside the vehicle. Once the lights are switched on, it is possible to manually adjust the brightness.
Instrument panel in miles
(option to switch to km/h) With the vehicle stopped and the engine running, from the multimedia screen 19 select the “Vehicle” world then press the “Settings” menu followed by “Units” then “Speed”.
Choose from kilometres or miles.
Note:
- in both cases, once the battery is switched off, the trip computer automatically returns to the original unit of measurement;
- the change from kilometres to miles applies only to the current speed.
Resetting the trip mileage recorder and journey parameters (reset button)
With one of the trip parameters selected as the display, press and hold the 1 switch until the display resets to zero.
Automatic resetting of the journey parameters
Resetting occurs automatically when the maximum value of any of the parameters is exceeded.
Interpreting some of the values displayed after resetting
The values showing average fuel consumption, range and average speed will become more stable and reliable the further you travel after pressing the reset button. For the first few miles after pressing the reset key you will notice that the range increases as you travel. This range takes into account the average fuel consumption since the last time the reset button was pressed.
However, average consumption can decrease when:
- the vehicle stops accelerating;
- the engine reaches its operating temperature (if the engine was cold when the reset key was pressed);
- when driving from an urban area onto the open road.
VEHICLE SETTINGS CUSTOMISATION MENU
Depending on the vehicle equipment, this function allows you to activate/deactivate and adjust some of the very- cell’s functions.
Accessing the settings menu
With the vehicle stationary and the engine running, from the multimedia screen 1, select the “Vehicle” mode, press the “Vehicle” menu then the “Outside” tab to access the various settings.
Setting the time
The time and exterior temperature are displayed on the multimedia screen 1. To set the time, from the 1 multimedia screen, select the “Vehicle” mode, and press the “Settings” menu then “Date and time”.
Adjusting the steering wheel height and depth
Lower the lever 1 and position the steering wheel in the required position. Then, raise the lever fully, beyond the point of resistance to lock the steering wheel. Make sure that the steering wheel is correctly locked.
Steering wheel heating (depending on vehicle)
This function heats the steering wheel 4.
Operating principle
When the temperature is reached, the function regulates the temperature of the heated areas for approximately 30 minutes and then switches off automatically.
Activating/deactivating the function
With the ignition on, press the 5 button on the multimedia screen 2.
Deactivating the function
- Automatic:
The function switches off automatically after the regulation phase of approximately 30 minutes. - Manually:
To deactivate the function during the regulation phase, press the 5 button on the multimedia screen 2.
Note: the function can also be ac-clessed using the “Favourites” 3 buttons on the steering wheel 4.
Power-assisted steering
Never drive with an inadequately charged battery.
Variable power-assisted steering
The variable power-assisted steering system is equipped with an electronic control system which alters the level of assistance to suit the vehicle’s speed. Steering is made easier during parking manoeuvres (for added comfort) while the force needed to steer increases progressively as the speed rises (for enhanced safety at high speeds).
FAQ
The Renault Austral is expected to be a compact SUV.
The Austral may offer a range of petrol and diesel engines, potentially including hybrid or mild-hybrid options.
Given current trends, it’s plausible that there will be a hybrid or a mild-hybrid variant.
It might come with both manual and automatic transmission options.
Key features will likely include advanced driver-assist systems, a modern infotainment system, and a focus on connectivity and comfort.
It’s possible that the Austral will offer an all-wheel-drive variant alongside the standard front-wheel drive.
The Austral is likely to comfortably seat five passengers.
Yes, it should come equipped with contemporary safety features like automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control.
While specific figures are unavailable, it’s expected to be competitive within its class, especially if hybrid options are offered.
It’s common for Renault to offer various trim levels, including a more luxury-focused option.
The Austral is expected to have a modern infotainment system with touchscreen capabilities, smartphone integration, and possibly connected services.
As a family-oriented SUV, it’s likely to include practical and innovative storage solutions.
The warranty details will vary by region, but Renault typically offers a competitive warranty period.
Semi-autonomous driving features are a possibility, depending on the technology Renault decides to implement.
Customization options usually include different color choices, wheel designs, and possibly interior trim options.