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AIR CONDITIONING
Controls
AHeat setting adjustment
BDistribution of air in the
passenger compartment
CSwitching on the air conditioning
DAir conditioning operation
tell-tale light
EAdjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
Adjustments for heat setting
Move controlA.
To the right:Maximum possible
temperature
To the left:Minimum possible
temperature
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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
In very hot weather or when the
vehicle has been parked in the sun,
open the doors for a few moments to
let the hot air escape before starting
off.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperature setting to be achieved
more quickly. Switch off recycling
mode as soon as the desired
temperature is reached.When the air conditioning system is
operating, all windows must be
closed for maximum efficiency.
If there is an operating fault, consult
your Renault Dealer.
If no cool air is produced
Check that the controls are set
correctly and that the fuses are in
good condition. If both these points
are correct, switch off the system
(tell-tale lightDextinguished) and
consult a Renault Dealer.
Do not open the
refrigerant circuit: this
may cause injury to the
eyes or skin.
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AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
Adjusting the amount of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment
ONormal use
Move controlEfrom
(position1)to4.
Ventilation in the passenger
compartment is by “blown air”.
The ventilation fan determines
the amount of inlet air. The
vehicle speed has a slight effect
on this.
This principle improves the
stability of the passenger
compartment air temperature.
The further the control is
positioned to the right, the
greater the quantity of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
Position O
In this position:
- The ventilation speed of air
supplied to the passenger
compartment is zero;
- there is, however, a slight flow
of air when the vehicle is
moving.
To alter this setting, move control
Eto the setting or higher.
OTemporary isolation of the
passenger compartment
Move controlEfrom
(position1)to4.
Air recycling allows the desired
temperaturetobeachievedas
quickly as possible.
This switches the air recycling
system on or off.
Normal operation of the heating
and ventilation system is
obtained using external air.The air recycling position allows
you to isolate yourself from the
external atmosphere (when driving
in polluted areas, etc.).
Prolonged use of this position
(recycled air) may mist up the
windows slightly or cause odours
due to the air not being renewed.
It is advisable therefore to return to
normal operation (external air) by
adjusting controlCwhen you have
passed through the polluted area.
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy lightA
Pressing switch1gives:
- continuous lighting,
- lighting switched on when one of
the front doors is opened. The
light only goes out when the doors
are closed correctly,
- lighting permanently off.
Map reading light3
To turn on or off, operate switch2.
Adjust map reading light3as you
wish.Vehicles with automatic operation
of interior lighting
•If the doors are unlocked using the
plip remote control, the interior
lighting is switched on for
approximately 15 seconds.
• If the doors are locked using the
plip remote control, the lighting is
switched off immediately.
• If the door is open (or not properly
closed), the lighting is switched
on for a period of approximately
15 minutes.
• If all the doors are closed, the
interior lights start to dim when
the ignition is switched on.
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4.04
ENGINE OIL LEVEL / ENGINE OIL CHANGE
It is normal for an engine to use oil
for lubrication and cooling of
moving parts and it is sometimes
necessary to top up the level
between oil changes.
However, if more than 0.5 litre is
used every 625 miles (1000 km)
after the running in period, consult
your Renault Dealer.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and
certainly before any long journey,
to avoid the risk of damaging your
engine.
Reading the oil level
The car must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been switched off for some time
beforehand to obtain an accurate
reading.
The oil level can be read:
- on the instrument panel;
- using the dipstick.Reading the level on the instrument
panel
For approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition has been switched on:
-if the level is correct,thedisplay
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:for more accurate
level information press the trip
mileage reset button or the
information scroll button on the
on-board computer during these
30 seconds.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed is
reduced as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by a dash: display
message2.
To move to on-board computer
reading, press the button again).
-When the minimum oil level is
reached,the dashes and the word
“Oil” flash and the word “OK”
disappears (display message3)
and the warning light
lights up on the instrument panel.
Topupthelevelassoonas
possible.
Message 1
Level
satisfactory
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)
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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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TOWING(breakdown)
The steering wheel must be
unlocked and the ignition key must
be in position “M” (ignition “on”) to
provide stop lights and direction
indicators on the towed car. The
towed vehicle lights must be
switched on at night.
You must observe the towing
regulations which apply in the
country in which you are driving:
do not exceed the towing weight for
your vehicle. Consult your Renault
Dealer.Only use the front1and rear3
towing points(never use the drive
shafts). These towing points may
only be used for traction: never use
them for lifting the vehicle directly
or indirectly.
Front1and rear3towing points
Screw in the towing ring2(stored
in the tools unit)asfarasitwillgo.
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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 the oil (see maintenance
section).
If the problem persists, consult a
Renault Dealer.
• The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light illuminates
(or the gauge needle moves into the
red zone).Water pump: belt stretched or broken.
Faulty engine cooling fan.Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Consult a Renault Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and
clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it
up(having let it cool down). Take care
not to scald 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.
