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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM(continued)
Disabling the function
In some situations (driving on very
wet ground: snow, mud,... or
driving with chained wheels), the
system may reduce the engine
power to limit skidding. It is
possible to deactivate the function
by pressing switch2if this is not
desirable.
Warning light1lights up.Disabling the traction control
function also deactivates the ESP
function: refer to the information on
the ESP in section 2.
Correct this as soon as possible by
pressing switch2again.
Note:traction control is
automatically reactivated when the
ignition is switched on.
Operating faults
When the system detects an
operating fault, warning lights1
and3light up.
Consult your Renault Dealer.
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AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING(continued)
OSwitching the air
conditioning on and off
In automatic mode, the system
switches the air conditioning
system on or off, depending on
external weather conditions.
The automatic mode is switched
off by pressing button11;the
indicator light in button1will go
out.Button11allows you to switch the
air conditioning system on or off.
N.B.:switching on the
demisting/de-icing function
(buttons5and6) automatically
switches on the air conditioning.
OAltering blower speed
In automatic mode, the system
uses the most suitable amount of
air to reach and maintain the
desired temperature.
Press button4or7to switch off
automatic mode.
The indicator light on button1
will go out.
These buttons increase or
decrease the amount of air blown
into the passenger compartment.
In cold weather, the automatic
air conditioning system will not
start immediately at maximum
power but will increase
gradually until the engine
temperature is warm enough to
heat the passenger compartment
air. This may take between 30
seconds and several minutes.
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WINDOW RISERS
Front driver's side electric
window
With the ignition on or off and the
driver’s door closed:
Press switch1to open the window
or lift switch1to close it.
Front passenger's side electric
window
With the ignition on,press switch2
to open the window or lift switch2
to close it.Automatic operation
This is in addition to the driver’s
window operation described above.
When the engine is running,briefly
pressing switch1allows the
window to be fully closed or
opened.
Anyactiononswitch1during this
operation will stop the window
moving.
Manual window risers
Operate window winder3.
Child safety
Never leave the key in
the ignition when there
is a child in the car(or
an animal). It would be possible
to operate the electric windows
and there is a risk that the child
could trap a part of his/her body
in the window (neck, arm, hand,
etc.), causing serious injury.
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Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet ................................................................................................................................................................ 4.02
Engine oil level .................................................................................................................................... 4.03
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Oil changes: Engine .......................................................................................................................................... 4.07
Levels: Brake fluid ............................................................................................................................................ 4.08
Coolant .................................................................................................................................................. 4.09
Power steering pump .......................................................................................................................... 4.10
Battery ................................................................................................................................................... 4.10
Screen washer reservoir ...................................................................................................................... 4.11
Filters ................................................................................................................................................................. 4.11
Bodywork maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 4.12 - 4.13
Interior trim maintenance ................................................................................................................................ 4.14
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BONNET
Opening the bonnet
To open, pull handle1.
Bonnet safety lock
To unlock, lift lever2.
Lift the bonnet, release the strut4
from its mounting3. For your safety,
thismustbe placed in location5.
Closing the bonnet
To close the bonnet, replace strut4
in its mounting3,hold the bonnet
in the middle and lower it to 20 cm
above the closed position. Now
release it and it will lock under its
own weight.
Check that the bonnet is correctly
locked.
Check that nothing has been left in
the engine compartment before
closing the bonnet.
Ensure it is correctly
locked.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may
cut in at any moment.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL
An engine uses oil for lubrication
and to coolmoving parts and it is
sometimes necessary to top up the
level between oil changes.
However, consult your Renault
Dealer if more than 0.5 litre is
being consumed every 625 miles
(1000 km) after the running-in
period.
Oil change frequency: Check the oil
level from time to time and always
before long journeys, 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
When ignition has been switched
on for approximately 30 seconds:
-if the level is correct, the display
will show “oil OK”: display
message1
Special note:To gain a more
precise indication of the level,
press the trip mileage counter
reset button or the information
scroll button on the on-board
computer.The squares which appear on the
display indicate the level. The
number of squares displayed
decreases 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 some versions
lights up on the instrument panel.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon
as possible.
Message 1
Level
satisfactory
Message 2
Level
display
function
Message 3
Minimum
level
(flashing)
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Reading the level using the dipstick
- Take out the dipstick.
- Wipe the dipstick using a clean,
lint-free cloth.
- Push the dipstick in as far as it will
go. (For vehicles equipped with a
cap-type dipstickC, screw the cap
in as far as it will go.)
- Take out the dipstick again.
- Read the level. It should never fall
below the minimum markBor
exceed the maximum markA.
Take care when working
under the bonnet as the
engine cooling fan may cut
in at any moment. Consult your Renault Dealer at
once if you notice an abnormal or
repeated drop in any of the fluid
levels.
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ENGINE OIL LEVEL(continued)
Topping up/filling
The vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should be
cold (for instance, before the engine
is started up for the first time in the
day).- Unscrew filler cap1.
- Top up the level. (For information,
the capacity between the
minimum and maximum reading
on dipstick2is between 1.5 and 2
litres depending on the engine.)
- Wait for approx. two minutes to
allow the oil to flow into the
engine.
- Check the level using dipstick2
(as explained above).
Do not exceed themax.level and do
not forget to refit cap1.
