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TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM(continued)
Non-interchangeability of
wheels
Each of the sensors
integrated in the valve1
is devoted to a single
wheel: under no
circumstances should you swap
the wheels.
There is a risk of false
information leading to serious
consequences.To mark the correct position of the
wheel, see the colour of the ring2
(after cleaning, if necessary) on each
valve:
-C: yellow ring
-D:blackring
-E:redring
-F:greenring
Fitting tyres
(replacing tyres or fitting winter
tyres)
As there are special precautions to
be taken when replacing tyres, we
advise you to consult your Renault
Dealer.
Reading the tyre pressures on
the instrument panel
(if fitted)
Once the car's tyre pressures have
been checked, warning messages on
the instrument panel are updated
once you exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
Commercially available pressure
gauges will show variances in their
measurement of pressure (known as
tolerance).

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PROACTIVE AUTOMATIC GEARBOX(continued)
How to drive as economically as
possible
Leave the selector in positionD
(drive) on the open road. Press the
accelerator pedal lightly to ensure
gear changes at comparatively low
engine speeds.
Do not use positions D3, 2, 1 or the
winter position for normal driving
conditions.
Stopping the vehicle
When the vehicle is stationary,
keeping your foot on the brake
pedal, move the lever to positionP
(park): the gearbox is in neutral and
the drive wheels are mechanically
locked by the transmission.
Apply the handbrake.
Operating incidents
• If the lever becomes jammed in P
position, even though you are
pressing down the brake pedal,
the lever can be released
manually.
To do this, unclip coverJ.
Press on both the raised partK
and the unlocking buttonAat the
same time to move the lever from
positionP.
•If this tell-tale light
illuminates when driving,
it indicates a fault.
Consult your Renault Dealer as
soon as possible.
•If a vehicle with an automatic
gearbox breaks down,see the
information on towing in section
5 for further instructions.

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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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ALPHABETICAL INDEX
FFuel (economy advice) ............................. 2.06¬2.08
Fuel (filling) ................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel (grade) .................................................. 1.53 - 1.54
Fuel cut-off ............................................................. 5.29
Fuel economy ........................................... 2.06
¬2.08
Fuel filler flap ........................................................ 1.53
Fuel level .................................................. 1.32
¬1.42
Fuel tank cap .......................................................... 1.53
Fuel tank capacity .................................................. 1.53
Fuses ............................................................. 5.16 - 5.17
GGear lever ................................................................ 2.05
Glove box ................................................................ 3.28
Ground clearance ................................................... 6.04
HHandbrake ............................................................... 2.05
Hazard warning lights ............................................ 1.47
Head restraint ......................................................... 1.09
Headlight washers ....................................... 1.52 - 4.11
Headlights (adjusting) ............................................ 1.50
Headlights .................................................. 5.09
¬5.11
Heated seats ............................................................ 1.11
Heating ...................................................... 3.15
¬3.23
Hood (conditions of use) ............................ 3.02 - 3.09
Hood (maintenance) ............................................... 4.15
Hood (operating faults) ............................... 3.05 - 3.14
Hubcaps ................................................................... 5.04
IIgnition switch ........................................................ 2.02
Incidents (operating faults) ...................... 5.30
¬5.35
Indicators: Instrument panel ................... 1.32¬1.42
Turn signals ......................................... 1.47
Instrument panel ...................................... 1.32
¬1.42
Interior trim (maintenance) ................................... 4.16
Isofix - mounting system for child seats ..... 1.26 1.27JJack .......................................................................... 5.03
KKeys ........................................................... 1.02
¬1.04
LLevels ........................................................ 4.04
¬4.11
Liftingthevehicle(changingawheel) ...5.02¬5.05
Lighting: Exterior ............. 1.47¬1.50 - 5.09¬5.13
Instrument panel (adjustment) .............. 1.48
Interior ........................... 3.26 - 5.14
¬5.15
Lights: Adjusting .................................................... 1.50
Dipped beam headlights ...... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Direction indicators ............... 1.47 - 5.09 - 5.10
5.12 - 5.13
Fog lights .............................. 1.49 - 5.11 - 5.12
Hazard warning lights ............................... 1.47
Main beam headlights ......... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10
Reversing .................................................... 5.12
Side/tail lights ........... 1.48 - 5.09 - 5.10 - 5.12
Stop lights ....................................... 5.12 - 5.13
Luggage compartment ............................................ 3.33
MMaintenance: Bodywork ............................. 4.14 - 4.15
Hoods .............................................. 4.13
Interior trim .................................... 4.16
Mechanical ................................................ 4.04
¬4.12
Manual hood ............................................. 3.02¬3.08
Manufacturer's plate ............................................... 6.02
Map reading lights ................................................. 3.26
Mechanical component capacity ............ 4.07
¬4.09
OOil change ................................................. 4.04
¬4.07
On-board computer ....................................... 1.40 - 1.42
Operating faults ........................................ 5.30
¬5.35