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JauneNoirNoir texte
3.23
ENG_UD20382_1
Air conditionné automatique (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_3
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL (continued)
Air recirculation (isolation of
the passenger compartment)
The heating and air conditioning system
uses air from the outside to heat or cool
the passenger compartment.
However, when the “recirculation” func-
tion is in use, it is possible to isolate the
passenger compartment from the at -
mosphere outside, e.g. when driving in
polluted areas.
Note
Pressing the AUTO button 1 switches
on the “automatic recirculation” function
(indicator light C lit).
Repeatedly pressing button 2 enables
you to select:
– automatic recirculation;
– enforced recirculation;
– exterior air.
With automatic recirculation
Indicator light C comes on. The system
analyses the quality of the outside air
and, when necessary, isolates the pas-
senger compartment automatically.
With enforced recirculation
Indicator light D comes on. Air is taken
from the passenger compartment and
is recirculated without taking in air from
the outside.
Note
Prolonged use of air recirculation can
lead to condensation forming on the
side windows and windscreen and dis-
comfort due to the use of non-renewed
air in the passenger compartment. We
therefore advise you to switch back to
automatic recirculation (light C lit) or
outside air as soon as enforced recircu-
lation is no longer necessary.
With air from the outside
Indicator lights C and D are off.1
C
2
D
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courtesy mirrors ..................................................... (current page)
sun visor ................................................................ (current page)
courtesy light ......................................................... (current page)
sun blinds ............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
3.33
ENG_UD1808_1
Pare-soleil (X81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_3
Pare soleil
SUN VISOR
Front sun visor
Lower the sun visor 1 over the wind -
screen or unclip it and lower it over the
side window. To fill in the space be -
tween the two front sun visors, pull out
flap 2 in each of the sun visors.
Courtesy mirror 3 without
light
Slide cover 3.
Courtesy mirror with light
Slide cover 3.
Light 4 switches on automatically.
1
1
24
3
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courtesy light ........................................ (up to the end of the DU)
map reading lights ................................ (up to the end of the DU)
3.35
ENG_UD1809_1
Eclairage intérieur (X81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_3
Éclairage intérieur
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Courtesy light A or B
Press switch 2 or 5 for:
– continuous lighting;
– intermittent lighting, which comes
on when a door is opened. The light
only goes out when the doors are
correctly closed;
– the light does not come on at all.
Map reading lights
In the front seats, press switch 1 for the
driver and 3 for the front passenger.
In the rear seats, press switch 4 or 6.
Remote unlocking of the doors ac -
tivates the courtesy and floor lights
temporarily. If a door is opened the
timed light operation period will
begin again. Then, the lighting goes
out progressively.
A
12
3
B
45
6
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3.36
ENG_UD1809_1
Eclairage intérieur (X81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_3
INTERIOR LIGHTING (continued)
Courtesy lights C
Press switch 7 for:
– continuous lighting;
– intermittent lighting, which comes
on when a door is opened. The light
only goes out when the doors are
correctly closed;
– the light does not come on at all.
Floor lights 8
These are located underneath the
dashboard: one on the driver’s side and
one on the passenger side.
Door lights or
retroreflectors 9
When the vehicle is fitted with lights,
these come on when the door is
opened.
Remote unlocking of the doors ac -
tivates the courtesy and floor lights
temporarily. If a door is opened the
timed light operation period will
begin again. Then, the lighting goes
out progressively.
C
7
88
9
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ashtrays ................................................................. (current page)
cigar lighter ............................................................ (current page)
3.41
ENG_UD20392_1
Cendriers - Allume-cigares (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_3
Ashtray - cigar lighter
ASHTRAYS/CIGAR LIGHTER/ACCESSORIES SOCkET
Ashtray
It can be housed in either position 3
or 5.
Press cover 2 to open.
Remove the ashtray to empty it.
Cigar lighter
With the ignition on, push in the cigar
lighter 1.
It will spring back with a click when it is
ready. Pull it out to use. After use, re -
place it without pushing it all the way in.
2
1
3
5
Accessories sockets
Either of socket locations 4 or 6 can be
used. They are designed for connect -
ing accessories with a maximum power
rating of 120 Watts (voltage: 12V) which
have been approved by our Technical
Department.
6
C o n n e c t a c c e s s o r i e s
with a maximum power of
120 Watts only.
Fire hazard.
4
If your vehicle is not fitted with a
cigar lighter and an ashtray, these
can be obtained from an approved
Dealer.
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4.1
ENG_UD25603_4
Sommaire 4 (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_4
Section 4: Maintenance
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2
Engine oil level/Engine oil change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4
Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.8
power-assisted steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.10
windscreen/headlight washer reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.11
Tyre pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.12
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.13
Bodywork maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.14
Interior trim maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16
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bonnet.................................................................... (current page)
levels ..................................................................... (current page)
4.2
ENG_UD24344_2
Capot moteur (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_4
Jaune NoirNoir texte
To open the bonnet, pull handle 1.
Unlocking the bonnet catchTo unlock, lift catch 2.
Bonnet
Bonnet (1/2)
1
2
The engine may be hot
when carrying out opera-
tions in close proximity. In
addition, the engine cooling
fan can come on at any moment.
Risk of injury.
In the event of even a slight
impact involving the radia -
tor grille or bonnet, have
the bonnet lock checked by
an approved Dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
Do not press down on the
bonnet: there is a risk that
the bonnet will close inad -
vertently.
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maintenance:mechanical ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil .............................................. (up to the end of the DU)
dipstick.................................................. (up to the end of the DU)
levels .................................................... (up to the end of the DU)
engine oil level ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
4.4
ENG_UD20407_1
Niveau huile moteur : généralités (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_4
Jaune NoirNoir texte
Engine oil level/Engine oil change
enGIne oIL LeVeL: general information
It is normal for an engine to use oil for
lubrication and cooling of moving parts
and it is normal to top up the level be-
tween oil changes. However, contact
your approved Dealer if more than
0.5 litres is being consumed every
600 miles (1,000 km) after the running
in period.
o il change frequency: check the oil
level from time to time and always
before any long journey to avoid the
risk of damaging your engine.
Reading the oil levelThe vehicle must be parked on level
ground and the engine should have
been stopped for a long time before -
hand to obtain an accurate reading.
Always use the dipstick to check the
exact oil level and ensure that the
maximum level is not exceeded (risk
of engine damage): refer to the infor-
mation on “Engine oil level/Topping-up/
Filling” on the following pages.
The instrument panel display only
alerts the driver when the oil level is at
its minimum.
Reading the level on the instrument
panel
When the ignition is switched on:
If the level is above the minimum, the
display indicates ‘Oil level OK’: mes -
sage 1.
For more information: press button 3.
The squares which appear on the dis -
play indicate the level. These squares
disappear as the oil level drops and
they are replaced by dashes.If the level is at the minimum, the ‘Top
Up Oil Level’ message appears on the
display. The squares are replaced by
dashes: message 2.
Indicator light
ú comes on at the
same time.
It is vital to top up the oil as soon as
possible.
The display only warns the
driver if the oil level is at the
minimum level. It does not
inform the driver that the oil
level has exceeded the maximum
level as this can only be measured
using a dipstick.
24091Message 1
Level above
minimum
24159Message 2
Minimum level3