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ELECTRIC SUNROOF(continued)
Sunroof screen
Slide it using handle2.
To keep the screen closed, the hook
must be secured into the sunroof
frame.
• Check that the sunroof is
correctly closed before leaving
the vehicle.
• Clean the seal every three months
using products provided by our
Technical Department.
• Do not open the sunroof
immediately after a rain shower or
after washing your vehicle.

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REAR BENCH SEAT(operation)
The seat base and the seatback may
be folded down (in one or two
sections) to allow bulky objects to
be carried
To fold down the seat base
Lift seat baseA, against the front
seats.
To fold down the seatback
Remove the rear head restraints (if
they are fitted to the vehicle). Press
button2and lower the seatbackB.
Removing the seat base
Lift the seat base to remove brackets3
from their housing4.
To refit the seat base,carry out the
operations in reverse order to
removal.Ensure the seat base is
correctly secured.
• When refitting the seatback, ensure it is correctly locked at the top. If seat covers are being used,
check that they are not preventing the seatback locking mechanism from operating correctly.
• When moving the bench seat, check that the seat belt housings1are correctly positioned before
folding down the seat base.
Once the bench seat is in place again, ensure the seat belts are correctly repositioned.

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TRANSPORTING OBJECTS IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
Always place objects carried in the
luggage compartment so that their
largest dimension is against:
- the back of the rear bench seat, for
normal loading.
- the folded down seat, for
maximum loading.
Always put the heaviest
items directly onto the
floor. When the vehicle is
fitted with them, use the
lashing points located on the
floor at the rear to secure
transported items. Luggage
should be loaded in such a way
that no item will be thrown
forward and strike the occupants
if the driver has to brake
suddenly. Fasten the rear seat
belts, even if the seats are not
occupied.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)/ OIL CHANGE
Oil change
Frequency of changing:Refer to the
“Warranty and Servicing” booklet
for your vehicle.
Change the oil more often if the
vehicle is subject to severe use.
Average capacities of oil change
(for information)
1.2 - 1.6 engines: 4.0 litres
1.4 engines: 3.8 litres
1.4 16 V engines: 4.9 litres
1.6 16V engines: 4.9 litres
2.0 16V engines: 4.75 litres
1.9 D - 1.9 dTi engines: 5.5 litres
Oil filter included.
The oil filter should be replaced
periodically: consult the “Warranty
and Servicing” booklet for your
vehicle.
Engine oil grade
To find out which grade of oil to use,
see the servicing booklet for your
vehicle.Filling:Takecarewhen
topping up the oil that no
oil drips onto engine
components: there is a risk
of fire. Do not forget to refit the cap
securely as there is a risk of fire if
oil splashes onto hot engine
components.
Engine oil change:Ifyou
change the oil when the
engine is hot, be careful to
avoid scalding yourself as
the oil flows out.
Take care when working in
the engine compartment as
the engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment
without warning.Never run the engine in an
enclosed space as exhaust
fumes are poisonous.
Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.

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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
• Wash your car frequently, using our
recommended cleaning products
anduseahighpressurejettorinse
off the wheel arches and under the
body to get rid of:
- spots of tree resin and industrial
grime;
-bird droppings, which contain
chemicals whichrapidly
discolour paintwork and may
even cause the paint to peel off;
The vehiclemustbe washed
immediately to remove these
marks since they cannot be
removed by polishing;
- salt from the wheel arches and
under the body, after the vehicle
has been driven in areas where
the roads are chemically treated;
- mud forming damp patches in
the wheel arches and under the
body.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on a freshly
laid surface to avoid damage to
your paintwork.
• Have patches where the paint has
been damaged repaired quickly to
avoid corrosion spreading.
• If your vehicle is covered by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the bodyshop
periodically. Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
• Respect local regulations relating
to washing your vehicle (e.g. do
not wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Before using a revolving brush
type car wash, check the mounting
of exterior equipment, additional
headlights and rear view mirrors.
Secure the wiper blades and radio
aerial with adhesive tape.
Remove the car phone aerial if the
vehicle has one.
• If mechanical components such
as hinges have to be cleaned, their
protection must be reapplied by
spraying on products approved
by Renault's Technical Department.
We have selected special products
to care for your vehicle which
may be obtained from Renault
Accessory Outlets.

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BATTERY: breakdown(continued)
Starting the vehicle using the
battery from another vehicle
Proceed as follows when starting
your vehicle from another vehicle's
battery:
Obtain suitable jump leads (with a
large cross section) from a Renault
Dealer or, if you already have jump
leads, ensure that they are in perfect
condition.
Both batteries must have an
identical nominal voltage: 12 volts.
The battery supplying the current
should have a capacity (amp-hours,
Ah) which is at least the same as
that of the discharged battery.
A frozen battery must be thawed out
before current is supplied to it.
Ensure that there is no risk of
contact between the two vehicles
(risk of short circuiting when the
positive terminals are connected)
and that the discharged battery is
properly connected. Switch off your
vehicle ignition.
Start the engine of the vehicle
supplying the current and run it at
average speed.Secure the positive cable (+)Ato
the (+) terminal1of the discharged
battery then to (+) terminal2of the
battery supplying the current.
Secure the negative cable (–)Bto
the (–) terminal3of the battery
supplying the current then to the (–)
terminal4of the discharged battery.Check that there is no contact
between cablesAandBand that
cableAis not touching any metal
parts on the vehicle supplying the
current.
Start the engine as you would
normally. As soon as it starts,
disconnect cablesAandBin the
reverse order (4-3-2-1).
Handle the battery with
care since it contains
sulphuric acid which
must never come into
contact with eyes or skin. If it
does, wash with plenty of water.
Keep all flames, light sources
and sparks away from the
battery: risk of explosion.
Take care when working in the
engine compartment as the
engine cooling fan may cut in at
any moment without warning.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
Electrical equipment CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• The wipers do not work. Wiper blades stuck. Release the blades before use.
Fuse blown (intermittent, park). Replace the fuse.
Motor faulty. Consult a Renault Dealer.
• Indicators flash more rapidly. - Bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
• Direction indicators
not flashing.On one side: - bulb blown. Replace the bulb.
- feed wire disconnected or connector
out of position.Reconnect the wire.
- faulty earth. Find the earth wire which is secured
to a metal component, scrape the end
of the earth wire and refit it carefully.
On both sides: - fuse blown. Replace the fuse.
- flasher unit faulty. Replace: consult a Renault Dealer.