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TOWING: breakdown (continued)
Only use the front 1and rear 4
towing points (never use the drive
shafts). These towing points may
only be used for towing: never use
them for lifting the vehicle directly
or indirectly.Access to towing rings
Unclip cover 2or 5.
Screw in towing hitch 3fully, as
much as possible by hand at first,
then finish by tightening it using the
wheelbrace.
Towing hitch 3and the wheelbrace
are located under the luggage
compartment carpet in the tool kit
(see Tool kit in section 5).
When the engine is
stopped, steering and
braking assistance are not
operational. - RENAULT specifies the
use of a rigid towing bar. If
a rope or cable is used
(where the law allows
this), the vehicle being towed must
be able to brake.
- A vehicle must not be towed if it is not fit to be driven.
- Do not accelerate or brake suddenly when towing, as this
may result in damage being caused
to the vehicle.
- When towing a vehicle, do not exceed 15 mph (25 km/h).
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TOWING (attachments)
Permissible nose weight, maximum
permissible 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 use the roof rack bar.
Please keep these instructions with
the rest of the vehicle
documentation.
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OPERATING FAULTSThe following advice will enable you to carry out quick, temporary repai\
rs. For safety reasons you should always contact
a RENAULT Dealer as soon as possible.
Using the RENAULT card CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 The RENAULT card does not unlockand lock the doors. Vehicle located in a high
electromagnetic radiation zone.
Discharged battery. Use the emergency key (refer to the
Emergency key information in
Section 1).
Use of equipment operating on the
same frequency as the card (mobile
phones, etc.). Stop using the equipment or use the
emergency key (refer to the Emergency
key information in Section 1).
Card battery is flat. Replace the battery.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
When the starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 There is no response, the indicator lights fail to light up and the starter
does not turn. Battery lead disconnected or terminals
oxidised.
Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty battery.
Battery unserviceable. Replace battery. Do not push the vehicle if the steering
column is locked.
 Warning light bulbs go dim and starter turns very slowly. Battery terminals not tight, battery
terminals oxidised. Check battery terminals: scrape and
clean if oxidised and re-tighten.
Discharged battery. Connect another battery to the faulty battery.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
When the starter is activated CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 The engine will not start. Starting conditions are not fulfilled. Refer to the information on “Starting and stopping the engine” in Section 2.
The RENAULT card does not work. Insert the card in the card reader in order to start the engine.
Refer to the information on “Starting
and stopping the engine” in Section 2.
 The engine is difficult to start in damp weather or after washing. Poor ignition, ignition system damp. Dry the spark plug and coil wires.
 The engine is difficult to start when warm Faulty carburation (bubbles of
vaporised fuel in the circuit). Let the engine cool down.
Poor compression. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 The engine cannot be switched off. Electronic fault. Press the starter button quickly five times.
 The steering column remains locked. Steering wheel locked. Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine start button (see
“Starting the engine” in Section 2).
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
 Abnormal white smoke from the exhaust. Mechanical fault: damaged cylinder
head gasket. Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Vibrations. Tyres not inflated to correct pressures,
incorrectly balanced or damaged.Check tyre pressures. If this is not the
problem, have them checked by a
RENAULT Dealer.
 Coolant boiling in the expansion
bottle. Mechanical fault: cylinder head gasket
blown, faulty coolant pump. Stop the engine.
Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Engine cooling fan not working. Check appropriate fuse, otherwise contact a RENAULT Dealer.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
Coolant circuit fault. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Smoke under the bonnet. Short circuit. Stop, switch off the ignition,
disconnect the battery.
- is slow to go out or remains litwhen accelerating. Low oil pressure. Stop: contact a RENAULT Dealer.
- at idle speed, Low oil pressure. Consult the nearest RENAULT Dealer.
 The oil pressure warning light
comes on:
- while turning or braking, The level is too low. Add engine oil (refer to the engine oil -
Top-up/Filling information in
section 4).
Faulty spark plugs, incorrect electrode
gaps.Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
 Unstable idle speed or the engine stalls. Poor compression (spark plugs,
ignition, air leak). Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Fuel supply fault. Check the fuel level.
 Loss of engine power. Clogged air filter. Replace the cartridge.
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OPERATING FAULTS (continued)
On the open road CAUSES REMEDIAL ACTION
- weak or dead battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
 Steering wheel hard to turn: - assistance overheating, Leave to cool.
 The engine overheats. The coolant
temperature warning light comes on
(or the indicator needle is in the red
area). Coolant pump: belt stretched or
broken.
Engine cooling fan not working.
Stop the vehicle and switch off the
engine. Contact a RENAULT Dealer.
Coolant leaks. Check the condition of hoses and clips.
Check the expansion bottle: it should
contain coolant. If it does not, top it up
(once it has cooled). Take care not to
scald yourself. This action is only
temporary: contact your RENAULT
Dealer as soon as possible.
Radiator: never fill a hot radiator with cold coolant if a considerable quantity h\
as been lost. After any operation
on the vehicle which has involved even partial draining of the cooling s\
ystem, it must be refilled with a new
mixture prepared in the correct proportions. Reminder: only products app\
roved by RENAULT’s Technical
Department may be used for this purpose.
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