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BATTERY
It is maintenance-free: never open
cover 1. Replacing the battery
Since this operation is complex, we
advise you to have it done by your
RENAULT Dealer.
Take care when moving
the battery since it
contains sulphuric acid
which must not come into
contact with the eyes or skin. If it
does, wash the affected area with
plenty of cold water.
Ensure naked flames, red hot
objects and sparks do not come
into contact with the battery as
there is a risk of explosion. As the battery is
specific
to the vehicle (presence of
a ventilation pipe to expel
corrosive and explosive
gases), make sure that it is
replaced with a battery that
enables this pipe to be connected.
Contact your RENAULT Dealer.
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4.12
BODYWORK MAINTENANCE
Protection against the effects of
corrosive agents
Although your vehicle has been
treated with very effective anti-
corrosion products, it nevertheless
remains subject to the effects of:
• corrosives in the atmosphere- atmospheric pollution (urbanand industrial areas).
- saline atmospheres (near the sea, particularly in hot weather),
- seasonal and damp climatic conditions, (e.g: road salt in
winter, water from road
cleaners).
 abrasives Wind-borne dust and sand, mud,
road grit thrown up by other
vehicles.
 minor impacts
You should take a number of minor
precautions in order to safeguard
your vehicle against such risks and
not to lose the benefit of your
vehicle’s anti-corrosion protection.
You should not
 Wash the vehicle in bright
sunlight or freezing temperatures.
 Scrape off mud or dirt without
pre-wetting.
 Allow dirt to accumulate.
 Allow rust to form following
minor impacts.
 Use solvents not approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department
to remove stains as this could
damage the paintwork.
 Drive frequently in snow or
muddy conditions without
periodically washing the vehicle,
particularly under the wheel
arches and body. 
Degrease or clean mechanical
components (e.g. engine
compartment), underneath the
bodywork, parts with hinges (e.g.
inside the fuel tank flap) and
painted plastic external fittings
(e.g. bumpers) using high pressure
cleaning apparatus or by spraying
on products not approved by
RENAULT’s Technical Department.
If adequate precautions are not
taken, this could give rise to
corrosion or operational faults.
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BODYWORK MAINTENANCE (continued)
You should
- Frequently wash your car, with the
engine off , with cleaning products
recommended by us (never use
abrasive products) and be sure to
rinse the wheel arches and
underneath the bodywork to
eliminate:
- spots of tree resin and industrial grime;
- bird droppings , which contain
chemicals that rapidly discolour
paintwork and may even cause
the paint to peel off;
The vehicle must bewashed
immediately to remove these
marks since it is impossible to
remove them by polishing.
- salt deposited in the wheel arches and the underside of the body
after driving in areas where the
roads have been gritted,
- mud in the wheel arches and the underside of the body which
forms damp patches. - Observe the vehicle stopping
distances when driving on gravelled
surfaces to prevent paint damage.
- Repair, or have repaired quickly, areas where the paint has been
damaged to prevent corrosion
spreading.
- Remember to visit the body shop periodically in order to maintain
your RENAULT anti-corrosion
warranty. Refer to the Warranty
and Services booklet.
- Respect local regulations about washing vehicles (e.g. do not wash
your vehicle on a public highway). - Before using a roller type car wash,
return the wiper stalk to the Stop
position (refer to the
Wipers/Washers information in
section 1). Check the mounting of
external accessories, additional
lights and rear-view mirrors and
take care to attach the wiper blades
and radio aerial with an adhesive.
Remove the car phone aerial if your
vehicle is fitted with this
equipment.
- Spray mechanical components, hinges, etc. with products
approved by RENAULT’s Technical
Department to protect them after
they have been cleaned.
We have selected special
products to care for your vehicle
and you can obtain these from
RENAULT accessory outlets.
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INTERIOR TRIM MAINTENANCE
Whatever type of stain is on the
trim, use soapy water (if possible,
warm water) containing:
 natural soap,
 washing up liquid (with one partwashing up liquid to 200 parts
water).
Rinse off with a soft, damp cloth.
Special instructions
 Instrumentation glass panels (e.g.:
instrument panel, clock, external
temperature display, radio
display, etc.)
Use a soft cloth (or cotton wool).
If this does not clean it properly,
use a soft cloth (or cotton wool)
slightly moistened with soapy
water and then wipe clean with a
soft damp cloth/cotton.
Finally, carefully dry off with a
soft dry cloth.
Cleaning products containing
alcohol must not be used under
any circumstances.  Seat belts
These must be kept clean.
Use products selected by
RENAULT’s Technical Department
(RENAULT accessory outlets) or
warm soapy water and a sponge
and dry off with a dry cloth.
Detergents or dyes must not be
used under any circumstances.What you should not do
You are strongly recommended not
to use high-pressure or atomising
cleaning equipment inside the
passenger compartment: unless
carefully used, such equipment
could interfere with correct
functioning of the electrical or
electronic components in the
vehicle, amongst other effects.
You are strongly recommended not
to place objects such as air
fresheners, perfumes, etc. near the
air vents, as they could damage the
dashboard.
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Section 5: Practical advice
Emergency spare wheel ........................................................................\
...........................................................................5.02
Toolkit (Jack - Wheelbrace, etc.)
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....................................................... .....5.03
Wheel trims
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....................................................... .........................................5.04
Changing a wheel
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....................................................... ..............................5.05
Tyres (tyre safety, wheels, winter use)
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....................................5.06 ➟5.08
Headlights (replacing bulbs)
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.....................................................5.09 ➟5.12
Rear lights (replacing bulbs)
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.......................................................5.13 - 5.14
Side mounted indicators (replacing bulbs)
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.........................................5.14
Interior lighting (replacing bulbs)
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............................................5.15 ➟5.17
Fuses
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....................................................... .........................................5.18 - 5.19
Battery
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....................................................... .....................................5.20 ➟5.22
RENAULT card: battery
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....................................................... ....................5.23
Fitting a radio/accessories
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....................................................... ....5.24 - 5.25
Wipers (replacing the blades)
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.....................................................5.26 - 5.27
Towing
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....................................................... ....................................5.28 ➟5.30
Operating faults
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....................................................... ....................5.31 ➟5.38
5.01
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EMERGENCY SPARE WHEEL
Emergency spare wheel 3
This is located in the luggage
compartment.
To access it:
- open the luggage compartment;
- lift the carpet 1and 2(depending
on vehicle);
Special note:
The “Tyre pressure monitor”
function does not monitor the
emergency spare wheel (the wheel
replaced by the emergency spare
wheel disappears from the
instrument panel display).
Refer to the Tyre pressure monitor
information in Section 2.
- unscrew the centre fixing 4.
- remove the emergency spare wheel.
If the spare wheel has
been stored for several
years, have it checked by
your Dealer to ensure that
it is still safe to use. Vehicles fitted with an
emergency spare wheel
smaller than the four
other wheels.
When using the emergency spare
wheel, driving speed should not
exceed 78 mph (130 km/h).
Replace the emergency spare
wheel as soon as possible with a
wheel with the same dimensions
as the original.
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TOOL KIT
The tool kit Ais located inside the
luggage compartment to the right of
the emergency spare wheel.
To gain access to the tools, remove
the emergency spare wheel then
release the tool kit.
Wheel trim tool 2or 4
This tool is used to remove the
wheel embellishers.
Towing hitch 3
Refer to the information on Towing
in Section 5.
Wheelbrace 5
This is used to tighten or release the
wheel bolts.
Storage compartments
Locations are provided in the tool
kit to store an anti-theft wheel
locking nut.
Jack 1
Remove jack 1.
When replacing the jack, fold it up
completely and replace it in its
location.
The jack is designed for
wheel changing purposes
only. Under no
circumstances should it
be used for carrying out repairs
underneath the vehicle or to gain
access to the underneath of the
vehicle.
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WHEEL TRIMS - WHEEL
Wheel trim - wheel trim type 1
Remove the wheel trim using the
wheel trim tool 2(from the tool kit)
by inserting the hook in the recess
near the valve 3.
To refit it, line it up with valve 2.
Push in the retaining hooks
beginning with the valve side A then
B and C and finish on the side
opposite valve D.
Centre wheel trim - wheel trim
type 4)
Remove the wheel trim using the
wheel trim tool 6(located in the tool
kit) by inserting tool 6into the
recess 5.
To refit the wheel trim align it with
recess 5and tighten it using tool 6.
We would advise you to note the
number engraved on the tool so
that you can replace it if it is lost.
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