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EMBELLISHERS - WHEELS
Wheel embellisher with masked
wheel bolts
(example: embellisher1)
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(located next to
the jack) or the end of the
wheelbrace by inserting the hook
into one of the slots around the
edge.
To refit, reclip the embellisher
ensuring valve2is correctly
located.
Centre embellisher3
Masked wheel bolts
Remove it using a wheel
embellisher keyA(stored with the
tools).
To refit it, align the valve symbol
(engraved on the embellisher) with
the valve4andthenotchinthe
embellisher and clip it back in
position.
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CHANGING A WHEEL
Park your vehicle on firm,
flat ground (if necessary,
placing a plank under the
base of the jack).
Switch on the hazard warning
lights.
Apply the handbrake and engage a
gear (first or reverse orPon an
automatic gearbox).
Ask all the passengers to get out of
the vehicle and keep them away
from moving traffic.• If necessary, remove the wheel
embellisher.
• Use the wheelbrace1to slacker
off the wheel bolts slightly. Fit it
so that you press downwards and
not upwards.
• Offer up the jack horizontally, the
jack head must be slid underneath
the jacking point2under the body,
nearest the wheel concerned.• Screw up the jack by hand at first
to align the base plate (which
should be inclined further
inwards than the jack head). Use a
piece of wood under the base
plateifonsoftground.
• Insert the end of the wheelbrace4
into the jack3andturnafew
times to lift the wheel off the
ground.
• Remove the bolts.
•Takeoffthewheel.
• Position the emergency spare
wheel on the central hub and turn
it to locate the mounting holes in
the wheel and the hub.
• Tighten the bolts and lower the
jack.
• Tighten the bolts fully when the
wheel is on the ground.
If you have a puncture,
replace the wheel as soon
as possible.
A tyre which has been
punctured should always be
inspected (and repaired, if
possible) by a specialist.
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5.06
TYRES
Tyre safety - road wheels
Thetyresaretheonlycontact
between the vehicle and the road, so
it is essential to keep them in good
condition.
Youmustmakesurethatyourtyres
conform to local road regulations.
When they need to be
replaced, only tyres of
the same make,
dimension, type and
profile should be used.
When fitting tyres to the car,
they should either be identical to
those fitted originally or
conform to those recommended
by your Renault Dealer.
Maintaining the tyres
The tyres must be in good condition
and the tread form must have
sufficient depth; tyres approved by
our Technical Department have
wear warning strips1which are
risers moulded into the tread at
several points.When the tread has worn down to
the level of these risers,they may be
seen2. The tyre concerned must
then be changed as only about
1.6 mm of tread rubber remains;this
is insufficient for maintaining a
good grip on wet roads.
Incidents which occur when
driving, such as striking the kerb,
may damage the tyres and could
lead to misalignment of the front
axle geometry.
An overloaded car, long journeys by
motorway, particularly in very hot
weather, or continual driving on
poorly surfaced minor roads will
lead to more rapid tyre wear and
affect safety.
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TYRES(safety)
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
throwing a tread at high speed.
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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TYRES(continued)
Use in winter
•Chains
For safety reasons, fitting chains
to the rear axle is absolutely
forbidden.
If tyres are fitted which are larger
than those fitted to the vehicle
originally,it will be impossible to
fit chains.
Chains can only be fitted
in conjunction with tyres
of an identical size to
those fitted toyour
vehicleoriginally.
Special point for 16-valve
version
This vehicle is equipped with
four wheels whichcannot be
fitted with chains.
If you wish to use chains, you
must usespecial equipment.
Consult your Renault Dealer.•“Snow” or winter tyres
We would recommend that these
be fitted to allfour wheelsto
ensure that your vehicle retains
maximum road holding.
Note:We would point out that
these tyres may sometimes have:
- A specific direction of travel.
- A maximum speed which may
be lower than the maximum
speed of your vehicle.
•Studded tyres
This type of equipment may only
be used for a limited period and
as laid down by local legislation.
It is necessary to keep to the speed
specified by current legislation.
As a minimum, these tyres may be
fitted to the two front axle wheels.
In all cases, we would recommend
that you consult your Renault
Dealer who will be able to advise
you on the choice of equipment
which is most suitable for your
vehicle.
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SINGLE HEADLIGHTS(Changing the bulbs)
Main beam/dipped beam
headlights
Remove the connector from the
bulb1.
Take off the plastic coverA.
Release spring4and take out the
bulb.
Type of halogen bulb: H4 anti U.V.
(see box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
refit the coverA.
Front side light
Turn bulb holder2a quarter turn to
reach the bulb.
Bulb type: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Turn bulb holder3aquarterturn
and remove the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting, 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV
H4 type bulbs approved
by Renault’s Technical
Department must be used.
(The headlight may be damaged
if any other type of H4 bulb is
used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.
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DUAL HEADLIGHTS(Changing the bulbs)
Main beam/dipped beam
headlights
Remove plastic coverAorBby
turning it a quarter of a turn.
Remove the bulb connector.
Release spring1or2and take out
the bulb.
Type of halogen bulb:6
¶H1
4 ¶H7
anti U.V. (see box).
Never touch the glass of a halogen
bulb. Hold it by the base.
Once the bulb has been replaced,
make sure the bulb holder and the
plastic cover are refitted in the
correct position.
Front side light
Tu r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r5aquarterofa
turn to reach the bulb.
Type of bulb: W 5 W.
Direction indicator
Tu r n t h e b u l b h o l d e r3aquarterofa
turn and remove the bulb.
Type of bulb: orange pear-shaped
bulb, bayonet fitting, 21 W.
Cleaning the headlights
As the headlights have plastic
lenses, use a soft cloth or cotton
wool.
If this is not sufficient, use a soft
cloth (or cotton wool) dampened
with soapy water then rinse using a
soft cloth or cotton wool.
Carefullydry off using a soft, dry
cloth.
Alcohol based cleaning products
must not be used under any
circumstances.
As the headlights have
plastic lenses, anti-UV
H1 and H7 type bulbs
approved by Renault’s
Technical Department must be
used.
(The headlight may be damaged
if any other type of H1 and H7
bulb is used.)
We recommend you obtain an
emergency kit including a box of
spare bulbs.
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HEADLIGHTS(Adjusting and changing the bulbs)
Front fog lights1
Changing a bulb and adjusting the
beam:
Consult your Renault Dealer.
Additional headlights
If you wish to fit fog lights or long
range headlights to your car, consult
a Renault Dealer.
Any operation on (or
modification to) the
electrical system must be
performed by a Renault
Dealer since incorrect
connections might damage the
electrical installations (harness,
units and, in particular, the
alternator). In addition, your
Dealer has available all the parts
necessary for fitting these units.
