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LEVELS(continued)
Power assisted steering pump
Frequency:Refer to your vehicle’s
Warranty and Servicing booklet.
Level:for the level to be correct
when cold, it must be:
- visible between theMinimumand
Maximummarks on the reservoir1.
For topping up or filling, only use
products approved by the Renault
Technical Department.
Battery
The battery does not require any
maintenance.
Take care when working
in the engine
compartment as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment without
warning.Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin.
If it does, rinse with plenty of
water.
Keep all sources of flame, heat and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.

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TYRES(continued)
Tyre inflation pressures
Tyre inflation pressures must be
adhered to. (Remember to check the
emergency spare wheel at the same
time.) Inflation pressures must be
checked at least once a month and
always before a long journey. (Refer
to the section on “Tyre inflation
pressures”.)
Incorrect tyre pressures
lead to abnormal tyre
wear and unusually hot
running. Factors which may
seriously affect safety and lead
to:
- poor roadholding
- possibility of blow-outs or of
throwingatreadathighspeed.
Inflation pressures depend on
the load and the driving speed.
Adjust the pressures according
to the conditions of use. (Refer to
the section on tyre inflation
pressures.)Inflation pressures should be
checked when the tyres are cold;
ignore higher pressures which may
be reached in hot weather or
following a fast journey. If tyre
inflation pressures cannot be
checked when the tyres arecold,
take into account an increase of0.2
to0.3bar.
Never deflate a hot tyre.
Note:A label (depending on country
or version) stuck on the edge or
frame of the driver’s door gives the
recommended tyre inflation
pressures.
Replacing tyres
For safety reasons, this
operation must only be
carried out by a
specialist.
Fitting different tyres may
change your vehicle as follows:
- It may mean that your vehicle
no longer conforms to current
regulations.
- It may change the way it
handles when cornering.
- It may cause the steering to be
heavy.
- It may cause tyre noise.
- It may affect the use of chains.
Changing wheels around
This practice is not recommended.
Emergency spare wheel
Refer to the information on the
emergency spare wheel and
instructions on how to change a
wheel in section 5.

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TOWING breakdown
The steering lock must not be
applied; the ignition key must be in
position “M” (ignition) allowing
lights and signals to be used (stop
lights and direction indicators).
The vehicle lights must be used at
night.
It is also important to observe the
towing conditions defined by the
legislation for the particular country
you are in. Do not exceed the towing
weight for your vehicle. Consult
your Renault Dealer.Only use the towing ring2(in the
tool kit1) and the towing points at
the front3and rear4. (Never use
the drive shafts.) These towing
points may only be used for pulling
the vehicle, never for lifting it either
directly or indirectly.Front towing point3
Rear towing point4
Unclip the cover5.
First screw in the towing
ring2by hand as far as it
will go. Then use the
wheelbrace from the tool
kit to finish tightening it.

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OPERATING INCIDENTS(continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
• Steering becomes hard to turn. Belt broken. Have the belt replaced.
Lack of oil in pump. Top up oil (see maintenance section).
If the fault persists, consult your
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the needle on the gauge is in the
red zone).Water pump: belt slack or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle, switch off the engine
and call for the assistance of a Renault
Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of the hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top up
the level (after letting the engine cool
down). Take care not to burn yourself.
This action is only temporary: consult
your Renault Dealer as soon as
possible.
Radiator
Never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity has been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling system, it must be refilled with a
new mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products approved by our Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FFuel cut-off system
Fuel economy ............................................ 2.06¬2.08
Fuel filler flap ........................................................ 1.63
Fuel level .................................................... 1.36
¬1.52
Fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.63
Fuses ............................................................. 5.20 - 5.21
GGear lever ................................................................ 2.13
HHandbrake ............................................................... 2.13
Hazard warning lights ............................................ 1.62
Head restraint .............................................. 1.09 - 1.10
Headlight flashers ................................................... 1.62
Headlights .................................................. 1.55
¬1.58
Heated seats ............................................................ 1.12
Heating ....................................................... 3.04
¬3.09
Heating and ventilation ....... 3.02 - 3.03 - 3.10¬3.14
Horn ......................................................................... 1.62
IIgnition switch ........................................................ 2.02
Immobiliser (ignition switch) ................................ 2.02
In the event of a violent impact ........................... 5.23
Indicator lights ........................................... 1.36
¬1.52
Instrument panel (adjustment) .............................. 1.55
Instrument panel ....................................... 1.36
¬1.52
Instruments ................................................ 1.36¬1.52
Interior trim (maintenance) ................................... 4.14
JJack ............................................................... 5.03 - 5.05
KKeys ......................................................................... 1.02LLevels .......................................................... 4.03
¬4.11
Lifting the vehicle (changing a wheel) .... 5.02¬5.08
Lighting: External ............... 1.55¬1.58 - 5.10¬5.15
Interior ............................... 3.15 - 5.16 - 5.17
Lights: Fog lights .............................. 1.56 - 5.12 - 5.13
Dipped beam headlights ...... 1.55 - 5.10 - 5.11
Hazard warning lights ............................... 1.62
Direction
indicators .... 1.62 - 5.10 - 5.11 - 5.13 - 5.15
Side lights .................. 1.55 - 5.10 - 5.11 - 5.13
Reversing lights .......................................... 5.13
Main beam headlights ......... 1.55 - 5.10 - 5.11
Stop lights ....................................... 5.13 - 5.14
Adjustment ...................................... 1.57 - 1.58
Luggage compartment ............................... 3.26
¬3.29
MMap reading lights ...................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Maintenance:
Bodywork ................................................. 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim ........................................................ 4.14
Mechanical ................................................. 4.03
¬4.11
OOil change ............................................................... 4.07
Oil filter .................................................................. 4.07
On-board computer ................................... 1.50
¬1.52
PPaintwork (maintenance) ............................ 4.12 - 4.13
Paintwork (reference) ............................................. 6.02
Power assisted steering ............................... 2.13 - 4.10
Power-assisted steering pump ............................... 4.11
Practical advice .......................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Puncture ..................................................... 5.02¬5.05

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
RRadio (fitting) .......................................................... 5.27
Rear bench seat ...................................................... 3.25
Rear parcel shelf .......................................... 3.27 - 3.28
Rear screen (demisting) ......................................... 1.61
Rear screen demisting ............................................ 1.57
Rear seats ................................................................ 3.25
Rear view mirrors ........................................ 1.53 - 1.54
Remote control door locking - batteries ............... 5.22
Remote control door locking ...................... 1.02 - 1.03
Replacement parts .................................................. 6.14
Reverse gear ............................................................ 2.13
Running in .............................................................. 2.02
SSeat belts .................................................... 1.13
¬1.23
Side repeaters ......................................................... 5.15
Speakers (location) ................................................. 5.27
Special features of the petrol and diesel
versions .................................................... 2.04 - 2.05
Starting the engine ...................................... 2.02 - 2.03
Steering wheel (adjusting) ..................................... 1.54
Storage compartments ................................. 3.22 - 3.23
Sun visor ................................................................. 3.18
Sunroof ....................................................... 3.19
¬3.21
TTank fuel ...................................................... 1.63 - 1.64
Technical specifications ............................ 6.02
¬6.12TTowing (attachments) ............................................. 5.20
Towing (breakdown) .................................... 5.24 - 5.25
Towing a caravan ....................................... 6.06
¬6.12
Towing weights .......................................... 6.06¬6.12
Transporting objects in the luggage
compartment ....................................................... 3.29
Turning circle ......................................................... 6.13
Tyre pressures .............................................. 0.04 - 0.05
Tyres ...................................... 0.04 - 0.05 - 5.06
¬5.08
VVanity mirror .......................................................... 3.18
Vehicle identification ................................ 6.02
¬6.04
Vehicle identification plates ....................... 6.02 - 6.03
Ventilation and heating ............................. 3.02
¬3.14
WWashing ...................................................... 4.12
¬4.14
Weights ....................................................... 6.06¬6.12
Wheelbrace ............................................................. 5.03
Wheels (safety) ........................................... 5.06
¬5.08
Window riser ............................................... 3.17 - 3.18
Windscreen ............................................................. 3.18
Windscreen de-icing .............................................. 1.57
Windscreen washer .......................... 1.59 - 1.60 - 4.11
Wiper blades ........................................................... 5.09
Wipers ................................................ 1.59 - 1.60 - 5.09