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FILTERS BATTERY
The filter components (air filter,
particle filter, diesel filter...) should
be replaced during the maintenance
operations carried out on your
vehicle.
Frequency for replacing filter
components:see the Servicing
booklet for your vehicle.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cutinatanymoment. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal
or repeated drop in any of the
fluid levels.The battery does not need to be
serviced: never open cover1.
Handle the battery with
care as it contains
sulphuric acid which must
not come into contact with
the eyes or skin. If it should, wash
the affected area with plenty of
cold water.
Keep all flames, red-hot objects and
sparks away from the battery as
there is a risk of explosion.
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HOOD MAINTENANCE
Plastic hood
The plastic hood must be cleaned
frequently.
• To remove marks and stains, use a
soft brush and soapy water only
or the special product for
hoods available from Renault
Dealerships. (Solvents, chlorinated
detergents and the like must not
be used as they will damage the
hood.)
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Fabric hood
Thereisnoneedtowashthehood
whenever the car is washed. If it is
merely dusty, simply clean it with a
soft brush. Always brush along the
weft of the fabric (from front to rear).
• To remove marks and stains,
clean the hood with a soft brush
following the weft of the fabric.
Thoroughly moisten the hood
with water and remove marks and
stains using a soft brush and
soapy water or the special
product available from Renault
Dealerships.
Then rinse with plenty of clean
water (still brushing in the
direction of the weft).
•Under no circumstances is
high-pressure equipment to be
used to clean the hood.
Rear screen
Usethespecialproductfortherear
window which is available from
Renault Dealerships.
• It is not advisable to drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash as the rotating brushes may damage the
appearance of the hood fabric and the rear screen.
• Remember to comply with local legislation when washing a car (e.g. in some countries it is illegal to wash your car
on the public highway).
• Bird droppings must be removed immediately: the acids they contain may damage the hood.
• Only fold down the hood when it is perfectly dry,otherwise stubborn marks, or even eventually spots of mould,
may be caused as a result of compression.
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the action of
corrosive agents
Although your car has been treated
with very effective anti-corrosion
products, it nevertheless remains
subject to the action of:
•Corrosives in the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pollution (built-up
and industrial areas).
- Saline atmosphere (near the sea,
particularly in hot weather).
- Seasonal and humid climatic
conditions, especially road salt
in winter.
•Abrasives
Wind-carried dust and sand,
mud, road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
•Minor impacts
A minimum amount of protection is
necessary to guard your car against
such risks so as not to lose the
benefit of these developments.
What you should not do
•Wash the vehicle in bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
• Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
• Allow external dirt to
accumulate.
• Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
• Use solvents not approved by our
Technical Department to remove
spotsasthiscoulddamagethe
paintwork.
• Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions without
periodically washing the car,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body.• Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high-
pressure cleaning apparatus or by
spraying on products not
approved by Renault’s Technical
Department as this could give rise
to corrosion or incorrect
operation.
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE(continued)
What you should do
•Wash your car frequently,
preferably using our
recommended cleaning products
and use a high-pressure jet to
rinse off the underside of the car
and the wheel arches in particular
to get rid of:
- Spots of tree resin and industrial
grime.
-Bird droppingswhich contain
chemical products which
rapidly discolour paintwork
and may even cause the paint to
peel off:the vehicle must be
washed immediately to remove
thesemarkssinceitis
impossible to remove them by
polishing.
- Salt deposited in the wheel
arches and underneath the body
after driving in areas where the
roads are chemically treated.
- Mud in the wheel arches and
under the body which forms
damp patches.• Keep well away from the vehicle
in front when driving on freshly
laid surfaces to prevent paint
damage.
• Repair, or have repaired quickly
patches where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading.
• If your vehicle is protected by the
Renault anti-corrosion warranty,
remember to visit the body shop
periodically. Consult the
anti-corrosion booklet.
• Respect local regulations about
washing vehicles (e.g. do not
wash your vehicle on a public
highway).• Check the fixing of external
accessories, additional driving
lights, exterior rear view mirrors,
etc. and attach the windscreen
wiper arms and radio aerial with
adhesive tape before entering a
revolving brush type car wash.
If your vehicle has a car phone,
remove the aerial.
• If mechanical components 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
and you can obtain these from
Renault accessory outlets.
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INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE
Whatever type of stain is on the
trim, use soapy water (if necessary,
with warm water) based on:
• natural soap,
• washing up liquid (with one part
washing up liquid to 200 parts of
water).
Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.
Special instructions
• Glass instrument panel(e.g.
instrument display, clock,
exterior temperature display,
radio display).
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean the glass, use
a soft cloth which has been
slightly moistened with soapy
water and then wipe clean with a
soft, damp cloth.
Finally,carefullydry off with a
soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol are not to be used.• Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by our
Technical Department or warm
soapy water using a sponge and
dry off with a dry cloth.
Do not use cleaning agents or dyes.
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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel .................................................................................................................................... 5.02
Tools (jack, wheelbrace, etc.) ........................................................................................................................... 5.03
Wheel embellishers - Rims .............................................................................................................................. 5.04
Changing a wheel ............................................................................................................................................. 5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter precautions) ................................................................................. 5.06
¬5.08
Headlights (changing the bulbs) ......................................................................................................... 5.09
¬5.11
Rear lights (changing the bulbs) ........................................................................................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Side mounted indicators (changing the bulbs) .............................................................................................. 5.13
Interior lights (changing the bulbs) ...................................................................................................... 5.14 - 5.15
Fuses ....................................................................................................................................................... 5.16 - 5.17
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 5.18
¬5.20
Radio frequency remote control: batteries ...................................................................................................... 5.21
Fitting a radio/accessories) ................................................................................................................. 5.22
¬5.24
Wipers (replacing the blades) .......................................................................................................................... 5.25
Towing .................................................................................................................................................. 5.26
¬5.28
System for cutting off fuel supply in the event of a severe impact ............................................................ 5.29
Operating incidents ............................................................................................................................. 5.30
¬5.35
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EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
The emergency spare wheel2
The emergency wheel is located in
the luggage compartment.
To gain access to the emergency
spare wheel:
• Open the luggage compartment
lid.
• Lift the carpet completely1.• Unscrew the centre nut3.
• Take out the emergency spare
wheel2.If a packet of four bolts4is supplied
with the emergency spare wheel,
you should use these when
changing the wheel.
If the spare wheel has
been stored for several
years, have it checked by
your Dealer to ensure
that it is safe to use.
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TOOLS
The tools are under the emergency
spare wheel
Wheelbrace1
Embellisher key3
It is used to unclip the wheel
embellishers.
Towing ring4
Refer to the information on towing
in section 5.
Jack2
When refitting the jack, fold it
completely and replace it in its
location.
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only and must not
be used in any
circumstances to assist repair
underneath the car.