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5.05
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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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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FUSES
Fuse box1
If an incident occurs in an electrical
component, check first of all that
the fuses are sound. Also make sure
that the faulty component is
correctly connected. If a short
circuit occurs, unscrew one of the
wing nuts on the battery posts to
isolate the battery.
Open the cover2(under the steering
wheel).To identify the fuses, refer to label4
(shown on the page opposite).
It is advisable not to use the free
fuse locations.
Check the fuse in
question andreplace it,
if necessary,with a fuse
which must be of the
same rating as the original fuse
If a fuse is fitted where the rating
is too high, it may cause the
electrical circuit to overheat (risk
offire)intheeventofanitemof
equipment using an excessive
amount of current.
CORRECT INCORRECT
Use tweezers3to remove the fuse.
Toremovethefusefromthe
tweezers, slide the fuse to the side.
A wise precaution:
Obtain a box of spare bulbs and
fuses from your Renault Dealer.

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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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TOWING(breakdown, continued)
Towing a vehicle with
automatic transmission: special
points
Engine switched off:the
transmission is no longer
lubricated. It is preferable to tow
this type of vehicle on a trailer or
tow it with the front wheels off the
ground.
Exceptional circumstances
You may tow the vehicle with all
four wheels on the ground using the
towing point under the following
conditions: Maximum speed
25 mph (40 km/h) for a maximum
distance of 30 miles (50 km).
The selector lever must be in
neutral (position N).
If the lever becomes jammed inP
position,even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal, the
lever can be released manually. To
do this, unclip coverB.Presson
both the raised partCand the
unlocking buttonAat the same time
to move the lever from positionP.

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
AABS: anti-lock braking system .................... 2.16 - 2.17
Accessories .............................................................. 5.24
Additional driving lights ........................................ 5.11
Adjusting beam height ........................................... 1.50
Adjusting the front seats ........................................ 1.10
Adjusting your driving position ............................ 1.12
Air bag ....................................................... 1.15
¬1.20
Air conditioning ........................................ 3.19¬3.23
Air vents ....................................................... 3.15 - 3.16
Anti-lock braking system: ABS ................... 2.16 - 2.17
Anti-pollution (advice) ............................. 2.06
¬2.08
Ashtrays ................................................................... 3.27
Attachments (towing) ............................................. 5.28
Audible and visual warnings ................................. 1.47
Automatic door locking when driving .................. 1.06
Automatic gearbox (use) ........................... 2.19
¬2.21
Automatic transmission selector lever .... 2.19¬2.21
BBattery ............................................. 4.12 - 5.18
¬5.20
Bonnet ........................................................... 4.02 - 4.03
Brake fluid ............................................................... 4.10
Brief overview ......................................................... 0.02
Bulbs (replacement) .................................. 5.09
¬5.15
Bulbs .......................................................... 5.09¬5.15
Buzzer (lights on) ......................................... 1.05 - 1.48
CCatalytic converter (features of petrol versions) .. 2.04
Catalytic converter (special points) ....................... 2.04
Changing a wheel ..................................... 5.02
¬5.05
Changing gear ........................................................... 2.05
Child booster cushion/seats ..................... 1.21
¬1.27
Child restraint system .............................. 1.21¬1.27
Child safety .......................... 1.02 - 1.21¬1.27 - 3.25
Cigarette lighter ....................................................... 3.27
Clock ............................................................. 1.43 - 1.44
Closing the electric hood ............................ 3.10 - 3.11
Closing the hood manually ...................... 3.03
¬3.05CControls ...................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
Coolant ...................................................................... 4.09
Courtesy lights ................................... 3.11 - 3.12 - 5.14
DDashboard ................................................... 1.28
¬1.31
De-icing the windscreen ......................................... 1.51
Demisting: Rear screen ............................................ 1.51
Windscreen ............................................ 1.51
Dimensions ............................................................... 6.04
Dipstick .......................................................... 4.04 - 4.05
Direction indicators ..... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12 - 5.13
Door locking ............................................... 1.02
¬1.06
Doors ........................................................... 1.02¬1.06
Driver's layout ............................................ 1.28¬1.31
Driving ........................................................ 2.02¬2.21
Driving module (computer) ...................... 1.40¬1.42
EElectric door locking ................................. 1.02
¬1.06
Electric hood .............................................. 3.09¬3.14
Electric hood opening ................................... 3.12 - 3.13
Emergency brake assistance .................................... 2.18
Emergency spare wheel ........................................... 5.02
Engine (technical specifications) ............................ 6.05
Engine immobiliser ....................................... 1.07 - 1.08
Engine oil ................................................... 4.04
¬4.07
Engine specifications ............................................... 6.05
Environment ............................................................. 2.09
Exterior temperature ................................................ 1.43
External lighting and signals .................... 1.47
¬1.50
FFilters ........................................................................ 4.12
Fitting a radio ................................................ 5.22 - 5.23
Fog lights (headlight) ............................................... 5.11
Front seat belt pretensioners ................................... 1.15
Front seats (adjusting) ............................................. 1.10