Start the car
1. Press the foot brake.
2. Fasten your seatbelt.
3. Press the round start button (bottom right of the steering wheel).
4. The car is on when the dashboard shows the “READY” light.
5. The Renault 5 has an electronic handbrake (located in the center console near the gear selector). You can release it manually by holding the button up, or it will release automatically when you start driving.
6. The gear selector is located behind the steering wheel on the right-hand side.
7. To change gears, keep the foot brake pressed.
The gear positions are:
• R = reverse
• N = neutral
• D = drive
Push the gear lever up or down to switch gears.
Once you release the brake while in D, R, or B, the car will start moving.
Help! The car won’t start
1. Start the car correctly
• Press and hold the foot brake.
• At the same time, press the start button.
• Make sure your seatbelt is fastened properly.
• Note: This is an electric car – it doesn’t make engine noise like a petrol car. Check the display for the “READY” message to confirm the car is on.
2. Check the charging cable and port
• Make sure the charging cable is unplugged.
• Also check this [page] for more info.
• Ensure the charging flap is properly closed.
3. Check the gear selector
• Make sure the gear is in N (Neutral).
• If not:
• Press and hold the foot brake.
• Move the gear to N.
• Press the start button again.
• If the car starts, select your desired gear (D for drive, R for reverse).
4. Check your reservation
• Open the app and make sure you have an active reservation.
• Returned the car too late? If your reservation has expired, the car may be blocked. Please contact MyWheels.
Key not detected
If you see the message “Key not detected” or “Sleutel onvindbaar,” follow these steps:
1. Try the following:
• Press and hold the start/stop button a bit longer.
• Lock the car using the MyWheels app, then unlock it again.
Go through this checklist carefully.
Still not working? Contact MyWheels for further assistance.