
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

bulbschanging .......................................................... (current page)
changing a bulb ..................................................... (current page)
indicators ............................................................... (current page)
practical advice ...................................................... (current page)
lights: dipped beam headlights ................................... (current page)
lights: direction indicators ........................................... (current page)
lights: side lights ......................................................... (current page)
lights: main beam headlights ...................................... (current page)
lights front .................................................................. (current page)
bulbs changing ......................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.14
ENG_UD25552_2
Projecteur avant avec lampes halogènes : remplacement des lampes (X8\
1 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
Headlights (changing bulbs)
HALOGen HeADLIGHtS: changing bulbs
Dipped headlights A Main
beam headlights C
Remove the cover A or C.
Remove the connector from the bulb.
Unclip spring 1 or 3 and take out the
bulb.
Bulb type: 5 → H7 6 → H1
It is essential to use anti-U.V. 55W
bulbs so as not to damage the plastic
on the headlights.
Do not touch the bulb glass. Hold it
by its base.
When the bulb has been changed,
make sure you refit the cover correctly.
Direction indicator lights
Turn bulb holder 4 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear-shaped, bay-
onet type PY21 W bulb.
Ac
1
6
3
5
4
Front side light B
Never remove cover B.
Consult an approved dealer.
Daytime running light
Consult an approved dealer.
To comply with current legislation,
or as a precaution, you can obtain
an emergency kit from an approved
dealer containing a set of spare
bulbs and fuses.The bulbs are under pres -
sure and can break when
replaced.
Risk of injury.
B

indicators ............................................................... (current page)
lights: hazard warning ................................................ (current page)
lights: side lights ......................................................... (current page)
5.16
ENG_UD25553_2
Projecteur avant avec lampes au xénon : remplacement des lampes (X81\
- J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
XenOn HeADLIGHtS: changing bulbs (continued)
Direction indicators
Turn bulb holder 4 a quarter of a turn
and take out the bulb.
Bulb type: orange pear-shaped, bay-
onet type PY21 W Silver bulb.
Front side lights C
Never remove cover C.
Consult an approved dealer.
Daytime running lights
Consult an approved dealer.
4
c

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5.27
ENG_UD24349_2
Fusibles (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
FuSeS (continued)
Allocation of fuses (DePenDInG On tHe eQuIPMent LeVeL)
numbers Allocation numbersAllocation numbersAllocation
ALIM
UCHElectrical management
unit/Engine immobiliserÉHazard warning lights/
IndicatorsëPassenger compartment
accessory socket
ÁNot usednAnti-lock Braking System
(ABS)FRear fog light
ÞInstrument panel/Remote
headlight adjustmentÌHorn
ðHeated door mirrors
ÅAir bags/Pretensioners
t
Air conditioning/Parking
proximity sensor/Reversing
light
hElectric windows/Electric
door mirrors
NDoor locking/unlocking
ZInterior lightingGFront fog lights/Instrument
panel
ßStop lights/Cruise control
ÏCommunication system/
Radio/Electric seats
ÆCigar lighter
CRear screen demisting/
Steering column lock
LLeft-hand dipped beam
headlight
YLeft-hand side light/Internal
control lightingfRear wiper/Main beam
headlightsTRight-hand dipped beam
headlight
VRight-hand side lights

towing hitch........................................... (up to the end of the DU)
practical advice ..................................... (up to the end of the DU)
towing breakdown ...................................... (up to the end of the DU)
5.34
ENG_UD24496_2
Remorquage : dépannage (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_5
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Towing
tOWInG: breakdown
Insert the card fully into the card
reader to unlock the steering wheel
and to be able to use the signal
lights (brake lights, indicators, etc.).
the towed vehicle’s lights must be
switched on at night.
The speed specified by current legis -
lation for towing must always be ob -
served. If your vehicle is the towing
vehicle, do not exceed the maximum
towing weight for your vehicle (refer
to the information on “Weights” in
Section 6). Only use the front
1 and rear 4 towing
points (never use the driveshafts or any
other part of the vehicle). These towing
points may only be used for towing:
never use them for lifting the vehicle di-
rectly or indirectly.
Access to towing points
Unclip cover 2 or 5.
Use the towing hitch from the tool kit
(refer to the information on the “Tool kit”
in Section 5).
t ighten towing hitch 3 fully: first by
hand as far as it will go, then finish tight-
ening it using the wheelbrace from the
tool kit.
Towing hitch 3 is located in the tool kit
(refer to information on the “Tool kit” in
Section 5).
W h e n t h e e n g i n e i s
stopped, steering and brak-
ing assistance are not op -
erational.
1
2
3
4
53
Do not leave the tools unse-
cured inside the vehicle as
they may come loose under
braking.
D o n o t r e m o v e t h e
RENAULT card from the
reader when the vehicle is
being towed.

7.1
FRA_UD25606_4
Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_7
AlphAbeticAl index (1/5)
A
ABS ............................................................... 1.48, 2.23 – 2.24
accessories........................................................................\
5.33
accessories socket ............................................................ 1.45
additional methods of restraint .....................1.23 → 1.26, 1.28
adjusting the seats ............................................................. 1.20
adjusting your driving position ........................................... 1.20
advice on antipollution ........................................... 2.12 → 2.14
air bag ........................................................................\
........ 1.48
activating the front passenger air bags ........................ 1.39
deactivating the front passenger air bags .................... 1.38
air conditioning ........................................................ 3.2 → 3.25
air vents ..................................................................... 3.2 → 3.4
anti-corrosion check .............................................. 6.14 → 6.18
anti-corrosion protection .................................................... 4.14
anti-lock braking system: ABS ................................2.23 – 2.24
antipollution advice .............................................................. 2.12 → 2.14
armrest ........................................................................\
...... 3.45
armrests front .............................................................................. 1.19
ashtrays ........................................................................\
..... 3.41
ASR (traction control) ........................................................ 1.47
audible and visual signals .................................................... 1.7
automatic gearbox (use) ........................................ 2.37 → 2.40
automatic gearbox selector lever ...........................2.37 → 2.40
b
battery ........................................................................\
........ 4.13
troubleshooting ................................................ 5.29 → 5.31
bonnet ........................................................................\
.......... 4.2
brake fluid ........................................................................\
.. 4.10
bulbs changing .......................................................... 5.14 → 5.25c
card emergency key
............................................................ 1.4
catalytic converter ................................................................ 2.6
central door locking ................................................. 1.7 → 1.11
changing a bulb ..................................................... 5.14 → 5.25
changing a wheel ................................................................. 5.9
child headrest ......................................................... 3.43 – 3.44
child restraint/seat ............................. 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37
child safety ......1.3, 1.8, 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37, 3.27 – 3.28,
3.32, 3.43 – 3.44
child seats .......................................... 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37
children ........... 1.8, 1.29 – 1.30, 3.27 – 3.28, 3.32, 3.43 – 3.44
cigar lighter ........................................................................\
3.41
cleaning: inside the vehicle .............................................. 4.16 – 4.17
clock ........................................................................\
.......... 1.63
control instruments ................................................ 1.46 → 1.53
controls .................................................................. 1.42 → 1.45
coolant ........................................................................\
......... 4.8
courtesy light ............................ 3.33, 3.35 – 3.36, 5.22 → 5.25
courtesy mirrors ................................................................. 3.33
cruise control ................................................ 1.48, 2.29 → 2.32
cruise control-speed limiter........................... 2.26, 2.29 → 2.32
d
dashboard .............................................................. 1.42 → 1.45
de-icing windscreen ................................................................... 3.19
demisting rear screen ............................................ 3.5, 3.7, 3.12, 3.18
windscreen ..................................................... 3.5, 3.7, 3.12
dimensions ........................................................................\
.. 6.6
dipstick....................................................................... 4.4 → 4.7
display ................................................................... 1.46 → 1.49
doors/tailgate ........................................................... 1.7 → 1.12
driver’s position ..................................................... 1.42 → 1.45

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7.3
FRA_UD25606_4
Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_7
AlphAbeticAl index (3/5)
interior trim
maintenance ..................................................... 4.16 – 4.17
J
jack ........................................................................\
..... 5.7 – 5.8
l
levels ................................................................ 4.2, 4.4 → 4.11
levels: brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ........................................................................... 4.8
lifting the vehicle changing a wheel ................................................ 5.9 – 5.10
lights additional ..................................................................... 5.17
adjustment ................................................................... 1.70
front .......................................................... 5.14 – 5.15, 5.17
lights: adjusting ...................................................................... 1.70
brake lights ......................................................... 5.18, 5.20
dipped beam headlights ............................. 1.46, 1.67, 5.14
direction indicators ................... 1.46, 1.66, 5.14, 5.18, 5.21
fog lights .................................. 1.46, 1.68, 5.15, 5.17, 5.19
hazard warning ..................................................... 1.7, 5.16
main beam headlights ..................... 1.46, 1.68, 5.14 – 5.15
number plate lights ...................................................... 5.20
reversing lights ............................................................. 5.18
side lights .......................................... 1.67, 5.14, 5.16, 5.18
load permitted on the roof .................................................... 6.5
locking the doors ..................................................... 1.7 → 1.12
luggage compartment cover ................................... 3.53 – 3.54
luggage retaining net ......................................................... 3.56M
maintenance:
bodywork .......................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
interior trim ........................................................ 4.16 – 4.17
mechanical ............................ 4.4 → 4.11, 4.13, 6.8 → 6.13
mileage before service ....................................... 6.8 → 6.13
map reading lights .................................................. 3.35 – 3.36
O
oil change ........................................................................\
.... 4.7
opening rear screen ........................................................... 3.52
operating faults ...................................................... 5.37 → 5.41
p
paintwork maintenance ..................................................... 4.14 – 4.15
reference ........................................................................ 6.2
parking brake .................................................. 1.47, 2.8 → 2.10
parking distance control ......................................... 2.33 → 2.36
power-assisted steering .............................................. 2.11, 4.9
power-assisted steering pump .............................................4.9
practical advice ................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 → 5.9, 5.11 → 5.18,
5.26 → 5.32, 5.34 → 5.36
puncture ...................................................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.7 – 5.8
R
rear screen demisting .............................................. 3.5, 3.7, 3.12, 3.18
rear seats ....................................................... 3.42, 3.45 – 3.46
functions .......................................................... 3.47 → 3.50
rear view mirrors ..................................................... 1.64 – 1.65
RENAULT card battery .......................................................................... 5.28
use ....................................................................... 1.2 → 1.8
replacement parts ................................................................ 6.7

7.4
FRA_UD25606_4
Index (X81 - J81 - Renault)
ENG_NU_932-3_X81ph3_Renault_7
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AlphAbeticAl index (4/5)
reverse gear
selecting ....................................................................... 2.11
roof bars ................................................................. 3.57 – 3.58
roof rack roof bars ............................................................ 3.57 – 3.58
running in ........................................................................\
..... 2.2
S
seat belt pretensioners front seat belt ............................................................... 1.23
seat belts ...................................................... 1.20 → 1.22, 1.48
service sheets .......................................................... 6.8 → 6.13
side protection devices ...................................................... 1.27
signals and lights ...................................................... 1.66, 1.70
special features of diesel versions .......................................2.7
special features of petrol vehicles ....................................... 2.6
speed limiter ................................................. 1.48, 2.26 → 2.28
starting the engine ..................................................... 2.2 → 2.5
steering wheel adjustment ................................................................... 1.41
storage compartment ............................................. 3.37 → 3.40
storage compartments ........................................... 3.37 → 3.40
storing the driver’s seat position ........................................ 1.18
sun blinds ............................................................... 3.33 – 3.34
sun visor ........................................................................\
.... 3.33
sunroof .................................................................... 3.31 – 3.32
t
tailgate ........................................................................\
....... 3.51
tanks and reservoirs brake fluid .................................................................... 4.10
coolant ........................................................................... 4.8
tanks and reservoirs: windscreen washer ...................................................... 4.11
technical specifications .......................................... 6.2, 6.5, 6.7
temperature regulation ............................................ 3.2 → 3.25tool kit
........................................................................\
. 5.7 – 5.8
towing breakdown ........................................................ 5.34 – 5.35
towing a caravan .......................................................... 5.36
towing a caravan ................................................................. 6.5
towing hitch ............................................................. 5.34 – 5.35
towing rings ....................................................................... 3.55
towing weights ..................................................................... 6.5
traction control ........................................................ 2.21 – 2.22
traction control: ASR ............................................... 2.21 – 2.22
transporting children .......................... 1.29 – 1.30, 1.32 → 1.37
transporting objects in the luggage compartment ........................................ 3.55
luggage net .................................................................. 3.56
on the roof ...................................................................... 6.5
trims ........................................................................\
............. 5.8
trip computer and warning system ..........................1.52 – 1.53
tyre inflation kit ........................................................... 5.4 → 5.6
tyre pressure .................................................... 2.16, 4.12, 5.12
tyre pressure monitor ......................................................... 2.16
tyre pressures .................................................................... 4.12
tyres ..................................... 2.16, 4.12, 5.8 – 5.9, 5.11 → 5.13
V
vehicle identification ............................................................ 6.2
vehicle identification plates ......................................... 6.2 – 6.3
ventilation ................................................................ 3.2 → 3.25
W
warning buzzer .................................................................. 1.68
warning lights ......................................................... 1.46 → 1.53
washing .................................................................. 4.14 – 4.15
weights ........................................................................\
........ 6.5
wheelbrace ........................................................................\
.. 5.8
wheels (safety) ...................... 5.2 – 5.3, 5.8 – 5.9, 5.11 → 5.13
windscreen ........................................................................\
3.30