July 2008
In preparation for a forthcoming trip to the Continent I tried this out last night and it works a treat. Just in case this is of use to anyone (it doesn't appear to be in the handbook), I've posted it here:
To set Renault Scenic II / Grand Scenic digital speedometer and trip computer to metric:
Ignition must be off (so open and close the door in the case of full keyless models)
Press and hold the upper (^) fuel computer button on the end of the wiper stalk
Still holding the ^ button, insert the key card into the slot on the dash.
Make sure you're not touching the clutch or brake pedals.
Still holding the ^ button, press and hold the Engine Start/Stop button. The ignition will come on.
After about 5 seconds, the speedo appears, and begins to flash.
After another 5 seconds, the units switch from mph to km/h but the speedo still flashes.
After another 5 seconds, the whole thing stops flashing.
Voila - you now have km/h speedo, and the computer now reads in metric too.
To switch back to miles and gallons, repeat the same process.
Cheers
DP
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btw I recall firmware updates for a previous optical drive which did a whole lot more than faster disk speeds. From memory, it made the drive region free, changed the purpose (and hence the usefulness) of the lights, and resolved a problem not dissimilar to that described.
When upgrading firmware, follow the instructions to the letter - and even if it looks hung, leave it for a considerable time before turning off, as that's what would cause damage.