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Tyre inflation pressures when cold(in bar)
Versions 1.4 l 16V1.6 l 16V
2.0 l2.0 l IDE
Type
(see vehicle identification plate)EA10 - EAOD
EA1H - EAOWEA11 - EA1Y
EAO4 - EAOB
EAOJEAOP
EAO3
Normal use
•Front 2.1 2.2 2.2
•Rear 2.0 2.0 2.1
Fully laden (1)
•Front 2.3 2.4 2.4
•Rear 2.2 2.2 2.3
Emergency spare wheel2.3 2.4 2.4
Tyre
dimensions175/65 R 14 T - 185/55 R 15 H -185/60 R 15 H
195/50 R 16 V
Wheel sizes5.5 J 14 - 6.0 J 15 - 6.5 J 16
Tyre safety and use of chains
Refer to the information on tyres in section 5 for advice on tyre maintenance and, depending on the version, the use
of chains.
(1)Special note concerning vehicles used at full load(maximum permissible all-up weight and weight towed)and towing
atrailer
The maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h) and the tyre inflation pressure increased by0.2 bar.
Refer to the information on “weights” in section 6 for more details.

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CHILD SAFETY
In all countries there are regulations
governing the use of restraints for
children and babies.
In Europe, children under 12 years
of age or a height of less than
1.50 m
(1)(4 ft 11 inches) must travel
in an approved seat that is suitable
for the height and weight of the
child.
The driver is responsible for
ensuring that this equipment is
used correctly.
Remember that a collision at
30 mph (50 km/h) is the same as
falling a distance of 10 metres.
Expressedinotherterms,
transporting a child without a
restraint is the equivalent of
allowing him or her to play on a
third-floor balcony which does
not have any railings.
(1) Always comply with the laws of the
country in which you are travelling.
They may be different to the
guidelines in this handbook.
Under no circumstances
should babies or children
be allowed to travel sitting
on the knees of another
passenger in the vehicle.
If a head-on collision occurs at 30
mph (50 km/h) a child weighing 30
kg (66 lbs) will be transformed into
a missile equivalent to one tonne:
you will find it impossible to hold
the child, even if you yourself are
wearing a belt.
It is particularly dangerous to put
the belt round your child when he
or she is sitting on your knee.
Neverusethesamebeltformore
than one person at the same time.Child restraints for which type
approval was obtained after 1992
provide a level of security greater
than for restraints with type
approval before that date.
It is therefore advisable to select a
child restraint that complies with
European regulation ECE 44.
Restraints that comply with this
legislationmustbemarkedwithan
orange label bearing the letterE
followed by a number (which
stands for the country where it is
type approved) and the year the
type approval was granted.
The standard classifies the
restraints in five categories:
Category0:from0to10kg(0to22lbs)
Category 0+: from 0 to 13 kg (0 to 28 lbs)
Category 1: from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs)
Category 2: from 15 to 25 kg (33 to
55 lbs)
Category 3: from 22 to 36 kg (48 to
80 lbs)

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BONNET(continued)
Lift the bonnet, release stay4from
its holder3and, for your own safety,
it isvery importantto fix it into
retainer5in the bonnet.To close the bonnet, refit stay4in its
holder3, grip the bonnet in the
middle and lower it down to 8
inches (20 cm) above the closed
position, then release. It will lock
automatically under its own weight.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.Anyoperationonor
modification to the fuel
supply system (computers,
wiring, fuel circuit,
injector, protective covers...) is
strictly forbidden due to the safety
risks it may entail (except for
qualified staff from the Renault
network).
Before closing the bonnet, check to
make sure that nothing has been
left in the engine compartment.

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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(trailer)
Permissible nose weight when
towing a trailer, max. towing
weight, braked and unbraked:
Refer to the information on
“WEIGHTS” in section 6:
Refer to the manufacturer’s
instructions for information on
how to fit and operate the towing
attachment.
It is advisable to keep these
instructions with your other
vehicle documentation.
A: 817 mm

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Section 6: Technical specifications
Identification plates ............................................................................................................................... 6.02 - 6.03
Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................................ 6.04
Engine specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 6.05
Towing weights ................................................................................................................................................. 6.06
Weights .............................................................................................................................................................. 6.06
Replacement parts ............................................................................................................................................ 6.07

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6.02
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATES
Quote the information on the
identification plate (right-hand
side) when writing or ordering
parts.Vehicle identification plateA
1Vehicle type and chassis number
2Maximum permissible all-up
weight
3Maximum permissible total train
weight (vehicle loaded and
towing)
4Maximum permissible front axle
loading
5Maximum permissible rear axle
loading6Technical specifications of
vehicle
7Vehicle paint reference
8Equipment level
9Ve h i c l e t y p e
10Tr i m c o d e
11Additional equipment
specification
12Fabrication number
13Interior trim code

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WEIGHT(in kg)
Basic vehicle without options, likely to change in the course of the model year. Consult your Renault Dealer.
Versions 1.4 l 16V 1.6 l 16V 2.0 l IDE
Type of vehicle
(see vehicle identification plate)EA0D - EA1H
EA0WEAO4 - EAOB
EA1J - EA11EA1Y - EAO4
EAOB - EA1JEAO3 - EAOP
Automatic
Kerb weight
excluding driverTo t a l
Front
Rear1115 1125 1155 1200
655 670 705 745
450 455 450 455
Max. permissible
axle weightFront
Rear880 880 890
860 860 860
Max. permissible all-up weight1550 1560 1590 1610
Max. permissible towing weight unbraked595 600 615 635
Max. permissible towing weight braked (*)
driver only 1 250 1 200 1 250 1 200
other cases 1 000 1 000 1 000 1 000
Total train weight
(= max. permissible all-up weight
and towing)2500 2500 2550 2550
Permissible nose weight75
Max. permissible load on roof rack –
* Towing weight (towing a caravan, boat, etc.).
- It is important to comply with the towing weights, governed by local legislation in each country and, in particular laid down in the Road
Traffic Regulations. Consult your Renault Dealer about any attachments.Under no circumstances may the total train weight (= max.
permissible all-up weight and weight towed) be exceeded.
- If your vehicle is already used at full load (max. permissible all-up weight), the maximum speed must be limited to 60 mph (100 km/h)
and the tyre inflation pressure increased by 0.2 bar.
- The engine output and climbing capability are reduced with altitude. We recommend that the maximum load be reduced by 10% at an
altitude of 1000 metres and by an additional 10% for each 1000 metres thereafter.